Business Fuel price hiked again, 3rd increase in 10 days:Petrol up by 87 paise /litre, diesel costlier by 91 paise /litre May 23, 2026 Special Correspondent Petrol prices have been hiked by 87 paise per litre, and diesel prices by 91 paise per litre. This is…
Business Gold sales drop in India after PM Modi’s request:Consumer behaviour change; long-term future stays bright, say experts May 23, 2026 Special Correspondent Buying gold is a big part of Indian weddings and traditions. Albeit, fewer people are buying gold jewellery in India…
Business States can reduce VAT on petrol diesel:Telangana levies highest tax; Centre reduced excise duty by up to ₹10 per litre May 22, 2026 Special Correspondent The central government is preparing to make petrol and diesel cheaper in collaboration with the states. The central government may…
Business Government to sell 8% stake in Central Bank of India:To raise ₹2,455 crore through Offer for Sale; floor price set at ₹31 per share May 22, 2026 Special Correspondent The government has decided to sell its 8% stake in Central Bank of India through an Offer for Sale (OFS).…
Business ‘Hormuz closure El Nino can increase food prices’:Oil prices can break the 2008 global financial crisis level rise to record highs, says report May 22, 2026 Special Correspondent The Strait of Hormuz closure and the El Nino effect can increase food prices worldwide, indicated a report by US-based…
Business SBI may remain closed for 6 days from tomorrow:Employees threaten strike, raise 16 demands, including HRMS and medical issues May 22, 2026 Special Correspondent Customers of the country’s largest government bank SBI should complete all their important branch-related work by end of 22 May,…
Business Sensex trading up 300 points at 75,500:Nifty rises to 23,750; highest buying in bank and realty shares May 22, 2026 Special Correspondent On Friday, 22 May, 2026, the Sensex is trading at 75,500 with a gain of 300 points (0.42%). Nifty has…
Business India’s oil price increase was lowest among countries post-Iran war:Pakistan saw the second-biggest spike – know nation-wise hike May 22, 2026 Special Correspondent The US-Iran war has caused petrol prices to rise across the world. Since the time the war had begun in…
Business Parle increases production of Melody toffee:Company sees robust demand after video of PM Modi gifting toffees to Meloni goes viral May 21, 2026 Special Correspondent A video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifting a packet of Melody toffees to Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has…
Business Mutual funds to be auto-invested from salaries, similar to EPF:Govt to allow companies to invest on behalf of employees May 21, 2026 Special Correspondent The government of India body, Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed allowing employers or organisations to make…
