Month: June 2024

Indian Railways plans to launch all-in-one ‘super app’ for live-tracking of trains, ticket booking and more – Details insideIndian Railways plans to launch all-in-one ‘super app’ for live-tracking of trains, ticket booking and more – Details inside

Indian Railways is developing a ‘Super App’ that will offer users real-time updates on train tracking status, ticket booking, complaint registration, and other features. The application will be accessible on both Android and iOS platforms through the respective app stores. The railway’s goal is to consolidate all existing apps, currently numbering over 10, which cater […]

Oil prices steady as China’s economic woes offset expected supply cutsOil prices steady as China’s economic woes offset expected supply cuts

Oil prices were mostly flat on Tuesday as data showing China’s economy was still struggling with a post-pandemic recovery offset expectations of an extension in supply cuts by leading OPEC+ members Saudi Arabia and Russia. Brent crude futures for November fell 9 cents, or 0.10%, to $88.91 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) […]

Nifty conquers a new peak, scales past 20,000 as bulls charge on Dalal Street; Sensex closes well above 67,000Nifty conquers a new peak, scales past 20,000 as bulls charge on Dalal Street; Sensex closes well above 67,000

It’s a day that will go down in gold in the history of Indian markets. The Nifty hit 20,000 mark for the first time and closed just shy of that key Index level at 19,996. The benchmark Index covered the journey from 19000 to 20000 in exactly 75 days. Interestingly the previous 1000 mark was […]

Petrol and Diesel Rate Today, 22 August: Some cities see revision; Check rates in Delhi, Mumbai, other citiesPetrol and Diesel Rate Today, 22 August: Some cities see revision; Check rates in Delhi, Mumbai, other cities

Petrol and Diesel Rate Today in Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad:Petrol and diesel prices were largely constant on Tuesday, 22 August across New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai. Petrol rates and diesel rates have been steady over the last few months. However, individual cities see fluctuations in their prices every day. The prices of petrol […]

Rainfall, gusty winds bring much-needed respite for Northern India | See PhotosRainfall, gusty winds bring much-needed respite for Northern India | See Photos

1/10 North India is known for its blistering summer heat, but to the surprise of people, it is wrapped in the cool blanket of rainfall for the past few days. The drop in temperature has brought much respite to the people who were dealing with an intense heat wave earlier. The maximum and minimum tempratures […]

Oil and gas sector contributes Rs 3.4 trillion to govt kitty in H1FY24Oil and gas sector contributes Rs 3.4 trillion to govt kitty in H1FY24

The country’s petroleum sector contributed Rs 3.41 trillion to the exchequer in the first half of the current financial year, down 4.6% on year, according to the latest data released by the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell. Of this, the sector contributed Rs 1.85 trillion to the centre and Rs 1.56 lakh crore to the […]

India bond yields seen little changed, 10-yr US yield tops 4.20 percentIndia bond yields seen little changed, 10-yr US yield tops 4.20 percent

Indian government bond yields are likely to trade largely unchanged in the early session on Tuesday, with an upward bias later in the day, as the 10-year U.S. counterpart has risen above the crucial 4.20% mark. The benchmark 7.26% 2033 bond yield is likely to be in the 7.20-7.24% range after ending the previous session […]

Imran Khan’s supporters clash with police, protests break out – See photosImran Khan’s supporters clash with police, protests break out – See photos

1/7 Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan faces a court-ordered arrest by police in the eastern city of Lahore on Wednesday amid clashes between his supporters and law enforcement personnel. (Reuters photo) 2/7 Khan is accused of unlawfully selling state gifts while in power from 2018 to 2022, but he denies wrongdoing. (Reuters photo) 3/7 […]

CBOE Digital sees Bitcoin spot ETFs drawing new institutional investorsCBOE Digital sees Bitcoin spot ETFs drawing new institutional investors

A host of new institutional investors including pension funds and registered investment adviser-based vehicles will flock to Bitcoin assets if US regulators approve the first-ever spot exchange-traded fund for the cryptocurrency, according to CBOE Digital’s president. “Seeing that approval is going to pave the way for pension funds and RIA-based funds to be able invest […]

Jupiter Life Line Hospitals IPO opens for subscription, GMP up 30%; should you subscribe to the issue?Jupiter Life Line Hospitals IPO opens for subscription, GMP up 30%; should you subscribe to the issue?

Jupiter Life Line Hospitals IPO: Jupiter Life Line Hospitals IPO opened for public subscription on Wednesday, 6 September, and will close on Friday, 8 September. The bidding for anchor investors concluded on Tuesday, wherein the company collected Rs 260.72 crore. The price band for its public issue at Rs 695-735 per equity share of face […]