With a decentralised Application Programming Interface (API)-based model aimed at reducing costs, lowering latency and improving service delivery for market participants, market regulator Sebi on Tuesday proposed a major overhaul of the existing Straight-Through Processing (STP) framework seeking to replace the current centralised hub-based structure, PTI reported.In a consultation paper, Sebi proposed removing the current…
Delhi’s peak power demand climbed to a season-high 7,776 MW on Tuesday as temperatures in the national capital crossed 45 degrees Celsius with the city recording its hottest day of the summer so far, PTI reported.According to the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) Delhi, the peak power demand reached 7,776 MW at 3.30 pm. On…
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Tuesday after a late-session sell-off in heavyweight stocks such as HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries erased early gains, while concerns over the rupee touching a fresh record low weighed on investor sentiment.Elevated crude oil prices amid geopolitical uncertainties also kept markets under pressure, although strong buying…
Come March 2026, with the US-Iran war, Russian oil flows to India reached levels last seen a few years ago. (AI image) Missiles, mines, attacks on ships, US blockade, Iran’s closure – the Strait of Hormuz has de facto been closed since the start of the Middle East conflict since late February. Several weeks later,…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) board is set to meet on May 22 to consider a potentially record surplus transfer to the government for FY27, with economists estimating the payout in the range of Rs 2.7 lakh crore to Rs 3 lakh crore, ET reported citing people familiar with the matter.The expected surplus transfer,…
Food and beverages major PepsiCo will invest up to Rs 5,700 crore in India by 2030, with the planned spending largely aimed at expanding manufacturing capacity across its foods business, PTI reported.The investment will primarily support facilities in Madhya Pradesh, Assam and Tamil Nadu as the company looks to strengthen its footprint in one of…
India has so far raised its petrol and diesel rates by around 4%, much less compared to the double digit hikes seen across major economies. (AI image) Petrol, diesel price hike: The rise of global crude oil prices to above $100 per barrel levels since the start of the US-Iran conflict has sent shockwaves across…
Separately, the group reached a settlement with the US Treasury Department over civil allegations linked to sanctions violations. Adani group stocks today: After the US Department of Justice withdrew all criminal allegations against billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani, shares of Adani group rallied on Tuesday. Stocks of several Adani Group firms, including…
Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are unlikely to rise too much unless crude oil prices come down for a longer term duration, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan. Source link
The government on Tuesday dismissed rumours suggesting that it is planning to monetise gold held by temples and religious institutions across the country. The clarification came after several social media posts and media reports claimed that the Centre was preparing to issue gold bonds to temples in exchange for their gold reserves. Responding to the…