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India’s Steel Policy: Green & Premium Production by 2047

India’s new steel policy targets 2035 & 2047 for major growth in green, specialty, and stainless steel production, aiming for global leadership and self-sufficiency.

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India’s Steel Sector: Scrap Shortage Hinders Green Production

India’s steel industry faces a critical scrap shortage, limiting green production to just 25% of demand. Learn about the challenges and implications for sustainable steel manufacturing.

India Fuel Prices to Rise Amid Middle East Conflict: RBI Governor

India Fuel Prices to Rise Amid Middle East Conflict: RBI Governor

RBI Governor warns of potential petrol and diesel price hikes in India due to escalating Middle East conflict, impacting import costs and inflation.

Indian truckers stand beside an empty diesel pump, with a long line of trucks visible behind them, highlighting the fuel crisis.

India Diesel Shortage: Truckers Stranded, Goods Movement Disrupted

India faces a severe diesel shortage, stranding truckers and disrupting goods movement. Private stations limit sales, state firms struggle, impacting logistics and essential supplies.

Two Indian jewelers, an older man and a younger man, sit at a cluttered desk with gold bars and jewelry.

India Gold Duty Hike: Jewellery Sector Faces Grey Market Risk

India raises gold import duty to 15%, sparking fears of a surge in the grey market and smuggling, posing significant challenges for the legitimate gems and jewellery sector.

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India Gold Import Duty Hike to 15% May Last a Year: Senco MD

Senco Gold MD suggests India’s 15% gold import duty could persist for a year, potentially impacting jewelry demand and sales volumes by 10-15%.

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India Raises Gold Import Duty to 15%: Economic Impact

India reinstates a 15% import duty on gold, silver, and platinum. Learn about the economic rationale and impact on foreign exchange reserves and essential imports.

India Hikes Gold and Silver Import Duties to 15% to Bolster Rupee

India Raises Gold & Silver Import Duty to 15% to Support Rupee

India increases import duties on gold and silver to 15% from 6% to curb imports, reduce trade deficit, and stabilize the rupee.

India Gold Rush: Consumers Buy Bridal Jewelry Amidst Policy Fears

India Gold Rush: Consumers Buy Bridal Jewelry Amidst Policy Fears

Indian consumers are rushing to buy bridal gold jewelry due to fears of policy curbs and higher import duties, reflecting cultural significance and economic uncertainty.

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Gold Alternatives in India: Digital, ETFs, SGBs, Funds & Tax

Explore India’s gold alternatives: Digital Gold, ETFs, SGBs, Mutual Funds. Understand convertibility to physical gold and tax implications for smart investing.

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Digital Gold: Invest in Physical Gold Online Easily

Discover digital gold: a convenient way to invest in physical gold online. Learn its benefits, how it works, and if it converts to tangible assets.

A busy trading floor with screens showing stock market declines and oil prices, traders focused on their terminals.

Stock Market Plunge: Oil Surge & US-Iran Tensions Hit Indian Equities

Indian stock markets (Sensex, Nifty) fell nearly 2% amid rising oil prices and US-Iran geopolitical tensions, impacting investor confidence and leading to significant outflows.

India Fuel Retailers Face Losses: Price Hikes Loom

India Fuel Retailers Face Losses: Price Hikes Loom

India’s oil minister warns state-run fuel retailers’ losses from below-market prices are unsustainable, signaling potential price adjustments for petrol and diesel.

India’s Gold Exchange Trend: Consumers Recycle Amid High Prices

India’s Gold Exchange Trend: Consumers Recycle Amid High Prices

Indian consumers are increasingly exchanging old gold for new, driven by high prices and desire for redesigns. This trend is reducing gold imports and shifting consumption dynamics.

Two engineers, wearing hard hats and safety vests, inspect a large coil of zinc wire on a factory floor.

Hindustan Zinc & Group Nirmal Partner for Rajasthan Zinc Wire Unit

Hindustan Zinc partners with Group Nirmal to establish a new zinc wire manufacturing unit in Rajasthan, boosting domestic production for infrastructure and automotive sectors.

India’s Gold Monetisation Scheme: Modi’s Appeal & Industry Push

India’s Gold Monetisation Scheme: Modi’s Appeal & Industry Push

PM Modi urges reduced gold buying. India’s gems sector champions the Gold Monetisation Scheme to unlock idle gold reserves and ease forex concerns.

Fadnavis Backs Modi’s Fuel Conservation Amid West Asia Crisis

Fadnavis Backs Modi’s Fuel Conservation Amid West Asia Crisis

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis supports PM Modi’s fuel conservation appeal, citing West Asia crisis impact on oil supplies and potential domestic shortages.

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India’s Energy Shock: ₹1 Lakh Crore Cost in 10 Weeks

Indian state-owned oil firms face over ₹1 lakh crore in losses in 10 weeks, absorbing daily ₹1,600-1,700 crore to shield consumers from global energy price hikes.

Indian farmers in traditional attire blend dark organic manure with white chemical fertilizers on a tarp in a field.

IBA Proposes 10% Organic Manure Blend to Cut Fertilizer Imports

The Indian Biogas Association suggests a 10% organic manure blend with chemical fertilizers by 2030, aiming to save $2 billion on imports and boost soil health.

A man in gloves uses a device to sort through a large pile of gold jewelry on a metal table, with other workers and gold bars in the background.

Titan Company: Gold Supply Secure Amidst Geopolitical Tensions

Titan Company reassures stakeholders on short-term gold supply, utilizing successful exchange programs and robust sourcing to navigate West Asian geopolitical risks.

Gundlach’s 2026 Strategy: Cash, Gold, Real Assets

Gundlach’s 2026 Strategy: Cash, Gold, Real Assets

Jeffrey Gundlach reveals his 2026 investment strategy: prioritize cash, gold, and real assets. Learn why he’s cautious about market volatility and Fed policy.

A worker stands near a large rotating drum filled with alumina powder, with stacks of bagged product nearby.

Nalco Alumina Exports Hit by West Asia Tensions

Nalco’s alumina exports to West Asia face disruptions due to geopolitical tensions, impacting global prices and company strategy. Learn more.

Ashok Kumar Panda Takes Helm as SAIL Chairman & MD

Ashok Kumar Panda Takes Helm as SAIL Chairman & MD

Ashok Kumar Panda assumes leadership as SAIL Chairman and MD, bringing extensive experience to drive expansion and operational efficiencies for the steel giant.

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India’s Fuel Price Stability Amidst Global Oil Volatility

Discover how India maintains stable fuel prices despite global oil surges, driven by strong demand, refining capacity, renewables, and government support.

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India’s Fuel Prices Stable Amidst Global Oil Tensions

India’s petrol and diesel prices remain unchanged as oil companies absorb rising global crude costs for over two months, facing increasing financial strain.

A man in a blue shirt holds a red fuel nozzle, preparing to fill a motorcycle at a bustling Indian petrol station.

Indian Oil Firms Face ₹30,000 Cr Monthly Losses

State-owned Indian oil companies like IOC, HPCL, BPCL face ₹30,000 crore monthly losses selling fuel below cost amid rising global crude prices.

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Israel-Iran Tensions Hike Sofa Prices in India

Geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran are impacting India’s furniture market, driving up material and shipping costs. Consumers may soon face higher prices for sofas.

India’s Biggest Buying Opportunity Since COVID: Sandeep Tandon

India’s Biggest Buying Opportunity Since COVID: Sandeep Tandon

Quant Mutual Fund CIO Sandeep Tandon sees India’s biggest buying opportunity since COVID-19, driven by undervalued market segments amid crude oil and rupee fears.

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India’s Fuel Security: Diversification Cuts Hormuz Crisis Impact

India bolsters fuel security by diversifying crude oil imports, reducing reliance on the Strait of Hormuz and mitigating crisis impact, reports S&P Global Energy.

A factory worker in grey overalls adjusts a valve connected to industrial barrels, one labeled "PETRO-BASE INPUT," in a warehouse.

Godrej Consumer: Crude Oil Costs Pressure Margins

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) faces near-term margin pressure due to rising crude oil prices impacting input costs, but expects manageable inflation and continued revenue growth.

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