Saturday, August 1, 2026

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LPG subsidy bill races beyond budget, may hit Rs 1 lakh crore this fiscal

The government's spending on LPG subsidies could climb past Rs 1 lakh crore in FY27, far exceeding the Rs 30,000 crore set aside in the Union...

Shipping via Hormuz disrupted, Iran could tell Houthis to shut Bab al-Mandab: Why the narrow waterway matters

Tehran has told Yemen's Houthi rebels to be ready to close the Bab al-Mandab Strait if the...

Why India’s first hydrogen train is special – explained

With the launch of a hydrogen train, India has undoubtedly taken a big leap in the...

Asian markets tumble as AI stock sell-off deepens; Nikkei sinks nearly 6%, HSI plunges 2%

Asian equities tumbled in red on Friday as concerns over artificial intelligence led stocks deepened,...

Gold price prediction: Is it time to buy gold on dips? Check July 17, 2026 outlook

From a technical perspective, the 8-period EMA has started turning higher and is attempting to cross...
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India needs 8-10 large banks to support GDP growth, Axis Bank CEO says| Business News

India will need “at least eight to 10” large banks to support economic growth as consolidation gathers pace across the sector, Axis Bank...

Budget 2026: Simpler tax laws may lift FDI flows; experts flag capital cost relief

The Union Budget should prioritise simpler and more predictable tax laws, alongside tax neutrality for cross-border and corporate reorganisations, to strengthen India’s appeal...

India Becomes ‘Strongest Growing’ Insurance Market With Annual Premium Growth At 6.9% | Personal Finance News

New Delhi: The mid‑term annual premium growth in India is expected to touch 6.9 per cent between 2026 and 2030, making it the...

Everstone said to sell stake in India’s Burger King operator Restaurant Brands Asia| Business News

Everstone Capital plans to sell its entire 11.26% stake in Burger King's India and Indonesia operator Restaurant Brands Asia Ltd., underscoring fast-food churn...

Kuwait gold prices today explained: What it means for buyers, jewellery shoppers, investors amidst global fluctuations

Kuwait Gold Prices Stable Near Record Highs Amidst Market Volatility Gold prices in Kuwait remained stable at $4,595 per ounce after...

HDFC Bank begins to recapture ground it had ceded to ICICI Bank| Business News

HDFC Bank Ltd. posted better-than-expected results on healthy loan growth, signaling that India’s biggest private sector lender is beginning to recapture ground it...
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