'I gave birth in the street': Conflict makes childbirth risky in parts of AfricaMothers in the Central African Republic face dire circumstances. Moreover, aid cuts have closed vital health services, forcing women to giv...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
RBI declares record Rs 2.87 lakh crore dividend to cushion war shockThe Reserve Bank of India announced a record surplus transfer to the government for FY26, though it falls short of budget estimates. This s...
23 May, 2026, 06.11 AM IST
RBI's record dividend payout to provide partial cushion to stressed govt finances: ExpertsThe all-time high dividend declared on Friday is 6.7 per cent greater than Rs 2.69 lakh crore for the 2024-25 fiscal. urplus transfer by RB...
22 May, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
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...
13 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
India raises gold import duty back to 15%: What’s behind the moveIndia has significantly raised import duties on gold, silver, and platinum. This move aims to safeguard the nation's economy and foreign ex...
13 May, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
India’s gold import duty hike to 15% may remain for a year, says Senco MD Suvankar SenIndia's higher import duty on gold and silver could impact jewelry demand for a year, Senco MD Suvankar Sen said. Senco Gold predicts volum...
13 May, 2026, 08.53 AM IST
India raises gold, silver import duty to 15% to curb imports, support rupee amid West Asia crisisGold, silver import duty hike: India has significantly raised customs duties on gold, silver, and platinum imports to 15% and 15.4%, respec...
13 May, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
India's gold import: How it impacts our economy | An explainerIndia's gold imports are at an all-time high, reaching $71.98 billion in 2025-26. This surge is driven by increased prices and trade agreem...
12 May, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
India’s booming Dubai gold trade may be built on someone else’s minesPolicymakers in India are increasingly worried about the surge in gold imports, especially following the beneficial India-UAE trade deal th...
11 May, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
US national debt crosses 100% of GDP: America now owes more than its entire economy produces — and the $1 trillion interest payments alone now outpace the PentagonU.S. debt-to-GDP ratio hit 100.2% on March 31: For the first time since the ruins of World War II, the United States national debt has surp...
01 May, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
What made Putin sell 22,000 kg gold from Russia this year?Russia’s central bank has sold 21.8 tonnes or 22,000 kilograms of gold so far in 2026 to help fund the country’s widening budget deficit, w...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Akshaya Tritiya sees 30% volume drop in gold buying amid price spikeGold demand during Akshaya Tritiya dropped about 30% in volume as prices, up nearly 60% year-on-year, deterred large purchases. Buyers stay...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
How to make gold investments tax efficient after Budget 2024 changed capital gain rules: New STCG, LTCG rates on gold, gold MF, gold ETF, SGBGold, a traditional symbol of wealth and prosperity in India, has long been a popular investment choice. The recent changes in capital gain...
29 Aug, 2024, 12.34 PM IST
LTCG, STCG holding periods for capital gains calculation of equity,property, gold, financial, non-financial assets changed in Budget 2024: Which gains, which losesHolding period changed in LTCG, STCG in Budget 2024: The finance minister has rationalised the holding period for all asset classes in Budg...
23 Jul, 2024, 01.29 PM IST
All that glitters is not sold: Gold industry wants duty reductions in Budget 2024The gold trade is looking forward to the upcoming budget for measures to boost retail consumption and address issues like gold smuggling. I...
18 Jul, 2024, 03.00 PM IST
Budget 2024 can polish India’s gold & diamond industry to shine for the worldBudget: The interim Budget with strategic moves can give the Indian gold jewellery industry a boost. An infrastructure boost can ensure com...
01 Feb, 2024, 09.47 AM IST
Unlocking the economic potential of idle gold: Muthoot Finance's pre-budget expectationsAbout 25,000 tonnes of gold are said to be inactive, but Muthoot Finance suggests tactical steps that might turn this inert commodity into ...
17 Jan, 2024, 04.59 PM IST