Karnataka has sought action against oil marketing companies and compensation for consumers over alleged excess blending. NEW DELHI: The Karnataka government on Friday alleged that petrol supplied by major oil marketing companies (OMCs) in the state contained ethanol well above the prescribed 20% limit, with laboratory tests recording levels of up to 31.2%. It sought…
India welcomes Starlink, Jio and OneWeb, says govt (AP photo) NEW DELHI: India welcomes all players in the satellite communications sector, with consumers ultimately deciding which service they want to choose, govt sources told news agency ANI.“Customer is the king,” an official told ANI, adding that consumers would make their choice based on pricing, value…
Pakistan’s external debt doubles Pakistan’s external borrowing has nearly doubled in the last 10 years, reaching $135.1 billion in 2025, with China accounting for the largest share of the country’s outstanding debt among individual creditors.The increase comes as borrowing by developing economies also accelerated, taking the external debt of low- and middle-income countries to a…
Physical gold can involve significant upfront costs. Jewellery making charges can be particularly high. (Image for representative purpose only) Are you planning to buy gold on Dhanteras or Diwali this year? Buying precious metals such as gold and silver is seen to be auspicious during the festive season, but experts caution that investment decisions should…
Dhanteras shopping to cross Rs 1 lakh crore NEW DELHI: From lightweight gold jewellery to silver coins and traditional decorative items, Dhanteras shopping is seeing demand across categories despite precious metal prices remaining significantly higher than last year.Business during the festival is expected to exceed Rs 1 lakh crore nationwide on Friday, with gold and…
What do historical returns on gold suggest and what’s the outlook for the next Samvat? Gold and silver have entered the Diwali 2026 season after an extraordinary 10 months, and this journey has been significantly more volatile than 2025.Buying gold on Dhanteras is considered auspicious in many traditions. But the festive season comes at a…
From an investment perspective, the recent correction and profit booking provide an opportunity for investors looking to add gold. Gold price prediction today: The recent correction in gold prices is a good time to get in, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities. He shares his view on buying gold…
NEW DELHI: Banks across several states in India will remain closed on multiple days in November 2026 as Diwali celebrations and related regional festivals bring a series of holidays. The closures will be observed on November 9, 10 and 11, depending on the state and the festival being celebrated.Known as the festival of lights, Diwali…
AI trade faces biggest test yet as chip stocks tumble across Asia Asian stocks suffered brutal sell-offs on Friday, with Taiwan and South Korea taking the biggest hits as investors turned cautious amid AI fears. The plunge came as Wall Street witnessed its worst session in 18 months, wiping out $2.5 trillion in investor wealth…
Top stocks to buy today on November 6, 2026 Stock market recommendations: APL Apollo Tubes, Lenskart, and Anthem Biosciences Limited – Hitesh Rathi, Technical Analyst (Equity & Derivatives) at Angel One has identified these as the top stocks to buy today on November 6, 2026. Here’s his analysis:Buy APL Apollo Tubes at Rs 2194-2190; Stop…
