India’s first bullet train project between Mumbai and Ahmedabad is progressing well. Initial operations will commence using Indian high-speed trains in 2027. Japan’s next-generation E10 Shinkansen trains will be introduced later, after 2030. The first operational stretch will connect Surat and Bilimora in Gujarat. This initiative significantly reduces travel time between the two major cities….
With the launch of a hydrogen train, India has undoubtedly taken a big leap in the sphere of greener transportation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered train. This ushers India into a group of select countries that have hydrogen trains. India’s first hydrogen-powered train has 10 coaches, with the capacity…
Asian equities tumbled in red on Friday as concerns over artificial intelligence led stocks deepened, with Japan and Taiwan recording the sharpest declines. Additionally, growing tensions in the Middle East also kept investors cautious, lifting oil prices while US futures traded lower.Japan’s Nikkei 225 led the regional losses, plunging 5.8% to 62,945.97 after computer chipmakers…
From a technical perspective, the 8-period EMA has started turning higher and is attempting to cross above the 21-period EMA. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are favouring a buy on dips strategy, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities.MCX Gold August futures have witnessed a sharp intraday recovery after…
Both the benchmarks rose 1% as the IT sector and banking stocks rallied. (AI image) Stock market rally today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, rallied strongly in trade on Friday even as a global markets selloff was underway. Both the benchmarks rose 1% as the IT sector and banking stocks rallied.The…
Silver rate today: Silver, platinum and palladium see sharper declines The weakness in precious metals extended well beyond gold, with silver and platinum group metals posting even steeper losses. Spot silver dropped 3.6% to $55.68 per ounce, while platinum fell 3.1% and palladium declined 4.1%. The broad-based sell-off reflected growing concerns that higher interest rates…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab on Friday will see the rollout of development projects worth over Rs 24,800 crore, spanning highways, railways, healthcare and education. The itinerary includes the flagging off of India’s first hydrogen-powered train, alongside the inauguration of completed projects and the laying of foundation stones for new…
Representative image (File photo) MUMBAI: RBI has barred defaulting borrowers from buying back properties acquired by lenders to satisfy a defaulter’s debt, tightening norms for resolution of stressed accounts under its new directions effective Oct 1, 2026.Defaulters and their related parties, as defined under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, cannot repurchase such assets from…
Escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran continued to lift oil prices on Friday, putting crude benchmarks on track for their biggest weekly gains in three months as markets assessed the risk of further supply disruptions in the Middle East.Around 7 am IST, Brent crude was trading at $85.34 a barrel, up $1.11,…
The Union Cabinet has approved amendments to the MSME Development Act to improve liquidity, strengthen the Udyam portal, decriminalise minor offences, and speed up payment resolution for small businesses. (Representative image) NEW DELHI: The Centre is planning to use new tools to enhance liquidity for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and will move amendments…
