India’s crude processing by refiners fell in April as supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict changing crude sourcing patterns and maintenance shutdowns weighed on refinery operations, according to provisional government data reviewed by Reuters.India processed 5.23 million barrels per day (mbpd), or 21.39 million metric tonnes of crude oil in April, down 8.9…
Mumbai: YES Securities (India) Limited, a subsidiary of YES Bank Limited, has been penalised by the National Stock Exchange of India Limited for passing on regulatory penalties to its clients, in violation of market norms laid down by the Securities and Exchange Board of India.The breach relates to margin requirements, where brokers are mandated to…
Savers could see higher returns on bank deposits in the coming months as the cost of certificates of deposit (CDs), which had been viewed as a leading indicator for broader deposit rates, surged sharply in May amid tighter liquidity conditions and stronger demand for funds.One-year CD rates are currently quoting at 7.70 per cent, up…
The rupee weakened by 44 paise to close at 95.70 against the US dollar on Tuesday, pressured by renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia, rising crude oil prices and a stronger American currency, PTI reported.Forex traders said weak domestic equities also added pressure on the local currency.At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened…
Fuel price hikes impact the common man through several channels, leading to lower disposable income in hand, higher cost of travel. (AI image) Almost three months after the start of the US-Iran war, the economic fallout from the Middle East is beginning to hit home. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has expressed concern on 3Fs: fuel,…
In a posh to raise around Rs 5,000 crore for the exchequer, the government will sell up to a 2 per cent stake in Coal India through an offer for sale (OFS), with a floor price of Rs 412 per share, PTI reported.The sale comprises a base offer of 1 per cent equity and an…
Wall Street moved higher on Tuesday as investors reacted to signs of progress in negotiations over the Iran conflict, while technology stocks extended gains and easing bond yields provided additional support, AP reported.The S&P 500 rose 0.5 per cent after trading resumed following Monday’s holiday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 53 points, or 0.1…
Insurance regulator Irdai has directed insurers to link the remuneration of managing directors (MDs), chief executive officers (CEOs) and other senior executives to customer-centric outcomes, including claim responsiveness, grievance redressal and the overall financial health of the company, PTI reported.The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) issued amendments under the IRDAI (Corporate Governance…
AI image used for representative purposes A Rs 25 lakh annual package once symbolised stability, success and the promise of a comfortable life. Today, for many young professionals in India’s cities, it often feels like survival with better branding. The country’s new middle class is earning more than previous generations could have imagined, boosted by…
A board meeting of Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group, concluded in Mumbai on Tuesday amid reports of discussions around leadership and concerns over the performance of some group businesses, PTI reported.Directors, including Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata, arrived at the group’s headquarters, Bombay House, in the morning and left in the…