Critical minerals push: Hindustan Copper to bid for critical minerals with IOCL, GAIL and RITES, plans Chile foray

Hindustan Copper Ltd (HCL) plans to bid for critical mineral and rare earth element (REE) blocks in collaboration with state-run energy and transport giants such as Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), GAIL (India) Ltd and RITES as part of its diversification strategy, its top executive said.HCL Chairman and Managing Director Sanjiv Kumar Singh told PTI…

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Big $40 billion consumption boom on the horizon! Tax cuts, cheaper loans & 8th Pay Commission to drive new wave – what sectors should investors bet on?

According to HSBC’s analysis quoted in the report, India’s current discretionary spending stands at approximately $250 billion. (AI image) India is on the verge of a consumption boom – one that could potentially lead to an annual boost of $30–40 billion! A substantial consumer spending surge of $40 billion is poised to impact India’s economic…

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Indian Railways hikes fares of passenger trains; minor increase in ticket prices effective from July 1, 2025 – check details

Indian Railways is set to hike passenger train fares for the first time in several years. The minor increase in fares will be effective from July 1, 2025. Sources told TOI that the passenger fare for non-AC Mail/Express trains will be hiked by 1 paise per kilometre. The fare hike for AC classes will be…

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Top stocks to buy: Nifty could test 25,400 in near-term – check stock recommendations with a 3-month horizon

Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBICAP Securities, Trent and Bharti Airtel are the top stock picks for today. Here’s his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty and the top stock picks with a 3-month horizon:Index View: Nifty ViewGlobal equity markets staged…

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‘Will pay for his incompetence for years…’: Donald Trump hits out at US Fed Chair Jerome Powell; calls him ‘dumb, hardheaded person’

Last week Trump said, “I don’t know why the Board doesn’t override (Powell).” (AI image) US President Donald Trump has targeted US Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, calling him ‘incompetent’. Trump has in the past hit out at Powell for not cutting rates, calling him a ‘numbskull’ and Mr ‘Too Late’.During the Federal Reserve’s meeting last…

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Oil drops over 7% as Trump’s announces Iran-Isreal ceasefire, stocks climb across Asia, investors shift back into equities

(Representative image credits: ANI) Asian shares climbed on Tuesday while oil prices dropped, as investor fears of a major energy shock eased following US President Donald Trump‘s announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel.Markets were reassured after Iran did not retaliate to a US strike on its nuclear facilities by disrupting oil transport through…

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Stock market today: Nifty50 rallies past 25,200; BSE Sensex rises over 900 points as Trump declares Iran-Israel ceasefire

Analysts anticipate Indian equities will continue consolidating, whilst investors monitor global geopolitical developments. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, soared in trade on Tuesday after Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. While Nifty50 went above 25,200, BSE Sensex was up over 900 points. At…

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Simplify processes, speed up refunds, Finance minister Sitharaman tells tax officials

NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday asked top direct tax officials to make the processes simpler, transparent, and taxpayer-friendly, while seeking to speed up cases of disputed tax demand.During a meeting with principal chief commissioners of income tax, the minister called for a “structured, process-driven approach to compliance” focusing on greater ease for…

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