Cotton Strengthens India’s Agricultural Economy as ‘White Gold’ Gains Momentum
New Delhi, July 20: Cotton continues to play a vital role in India’s agricultural economy, earning its reputation as the country’s “white gold” due to its contribution to farmers’ livelihoods, textile industries, and exports. India’s cotton sector supports millions of farmers and serves as a key raw material for the...
India, Spain Advance Talks to Link UPI with Bizum for Seamless Digital Payments
New Delhi, July 20: India and Spain have agreed to accelerate discussions for linking India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with Spain’s Bizum digital payment system, marking a step towards stronger digital financial cooperation between the two countries. The proposed integration aims to enable faster, secure, and more convenient cross-border digital...
Luxury off-plan homes bring AED 3.72 billion June sales
Keturah founder says premium property market keeps proving its durability as villa, apartment deals average AED 12.1 million Dubai, UAE, July 20: The Dubai luxury real estate market continued to attract a steady flow of investment in June, with developers generating sales transactions worth AED3.72 billion for off-plan...
Rising Brent Crude Prices Raise Energy Concerns for India, Rupee and Foreign Flows in Focus
New Delhi, July 20: The rise in Brent crude oil prices above the USD 90 per barrel mark has renewed concerns over India’s energy costs, with markets closely monitoring the impact on the rupee and foreign portfolio investment (FPI) flows. The increase in global crude prices could pose challenges for...
Gold and Silver Prices Rise as Weaker Dollar Supports Precious Metals
New Delhi, July 20: Gold and silver prices moved higher as a weaker US dollar provided support to precious metals, offsetting concerns over possible interest rate decisions by the US Federal Reserve. Market sentiment remained influenced by global economic developments, with investors closely tracking currency movements and monetary policy signals....
Hyundai Motor India Expands EV Ecosystem with Access to 30,000 Charging Points Nationwide
New Delhi, July 20: Hyundai Motor India has announced expanded access to a network of 30,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging points across India, strengthening efforts to make electric mobility more accessible and convenient for customers. The initiative aims to provide EV owners with wider charging options and greater confidence while...
India Deepens Trade Engagement with Europe During Piyush Goyal’s Visit
New Delhi, July 20: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal’s recent visit to Europe has strengthened India’s trade and economic partnerships, reinforcing the country’s commitment to expanding global business opportunities and fostering closer international cooperation. During the visit, Goyal held a series of meetings with government officials, business leaders,...
Markets Open Lower Amid Weak Global Cues, Rising Crude Oil Prices
Mumbai, July 20: Indian equity markets opened on a weaker note today as negative global sentiment and rising crude oil prices weighed on investor confidence. Benchmark indices declined in early trading, reflecting cautious sentiment across global markets. Investors remained concerned about higher oil prices, which have renewed fears of inflation...
Bharat Tex 2026 Boosts India’s Textile Ambitions with INR 14,300 Crore Investment Pledges
New Delhi, July 18: Bharat Tex 2026 has emerged as a major global platform for India’s textile and apparel industry, attracting investment commitments worth ₹14,300 crore and strengthening the country’s position as a preferred destination for textile manufacturing and sourcing. The international textile exhibition brought together leading industry stakeholders,...
Gold, Silver Outlook Turns Cautious Amid Global Market Uncertainty
Mumbai, July 18: Gold prices on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) may see further movement toward the ₹1.39 lakh support level as global uncertainty continues to influence precious metal markets, according to analysts. Market experts said changing global economic conditions, currency trends, and investor sentiment are playing a key role...