Exchange of old gold has risen almost 60% year-on-year, say jewellery retailersGold prices are soaring in India, prompting a surge in old gold exchanges. Consumers are trading in existing jewellery to buy new pieces. T...
Smugglers are hard at work as higher duty puts the shine on goldThe recent spike in import duties in India has inadvertently fueled a rise in gold smuggling activities. Traders are noting a marked increa...
Gold demand drops 70% after sharp duty hike in IndiaDemand fell to about 7.5 tonnes in the fortnight ended May 27 from around 25 tonnes a year earlier, according to industry estimates. The go...
'Su-30MKI' upgrade: Op Sindoor hero to get big anti-jamming update under 'Super Sukhoi' programmeSu-30MKI jets' upgrade news: The Indian Air Force is upgrading its Su-30MKI fighter jets. A new advanced GPS antenna will enhance electroni...
Pushp Brand files IPO papers with SebiPushp Brand (India) is preparing for its initial public offering. The spice manufacturer plans to raise between Rs 800 crore and Rs 1,000 c...
114 Rafale jets deal moves ahead as India finalises LoR for France: ReportIndia is nearing a significant defence deal with France for 114 Rafale fighter jets, with a Letter of Request expected soon. This acquisiti...
Modi wants Indians to press pause on gold. But the $5.2 trillion obsession runs deepIndia’s attempt to protect the rupee is now colliding with one of the country’s strongest cultural habits — buying gold. After Prime Minist...
Ghaziabad rape accused gets new FIR after released in bail; celebration blocks road, videos go viralA Ghaziabad man accused in a rape case is facing a fresh FIR after videos showed supporters celebrating his release from Dasna jail with a ...
UP Cabinet allocation points to status quo in state BJP setupUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asserted his authority following a recent cabinet expansion. The portfolio allocations dem...
UP Cabinet expansion: Former BJP chief Bhupendra Chaudhary gets MSME, Manoj Pandey to take charge of Food and Civil SuppliesUttar Pradesh government has expanded its cabinet. New ministers and promoted leaders have been given important portfolios. This move stren...
Duty hike may bring out more old gold into marketIndustry executives said promoting sales of lower carat jewellery like 14K and 9K can reduce imports by 20-30%, and discouraging investment...
India rolls out new gold math with import duty hike. Who will foot the bill?India has sharply raised import duties on gold and silver to 15% from 6% to curb demand, protect the rupee and preserve foreign-exchange re...
Bridal jewellery gets a gold rush across India as panic buying over policy curbs and higher duties intensifiesConsumers are rushing to buy bridal jewellery across India. This surge follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for austerity measures. ...
India Inc backs Modi’s appeal to cut gold buying and foreign travel amid West Asia tensionsIndian businesses are reviewing spending and work-from-home policies after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to save foreign exchange and...
No plan to hike gold import duty despite Modi's appeal to skip buying, says government officialIndia denies plans to raise gold and silver import duties. Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to avoid gold purchases amid economic pressur...
Yogi Adityanath's Cabinet expansion sharpens BJP’s micro-caste strategy ahead of 2027 pollsUttar Pradesh government has expanded its cabinet. The move focuses on smaller caste groups within OBC and Scheduled Caste segments. This s...
Yogi Adityanath 2.0 ministry expanded: 2 cabinet ministers, 4 state ministers inductedUttar Pradesh government sees a cabinet reshuffle. Two cabinet ministers and four state ministers have been inducted. Two state ministers h...