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The graph of the Indian rupee has been snaking sharply downward. The rupee-to-dollar exchange rate, or the rupees needed to purchase a U.S. dollar, crossed 96 in May this year. That rate was around 85 a year ago, indicating the rupee’s decline in value since then. Exchange rate is the price that a currency, such…
Building on enhanced production from Mumbai High fields from a similar agreement, state-owned explorer Oil and Natural Gas Company (ONGC) on Monday inked yet another technical services-provider (TSP) agreement with British major BP Plc’s subsidiary, BP Exploration Services India, for Western Offshore fields. “The TSP will review the field performance and identify improvement sin reservoir,…
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According to government data, more than 59,800 PNG consumers had surrendered their LPG connections. File image for representation only. | Photo Credit: Ragu R. Seeking to facilitate an assured transition to piped natural gas (PNG) and an eased return to liquified petroleum gas (LPG) in certain exceptional circumstances, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas…
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty surged over 1% on Monday (May 25, 2026), driven by a sharp correction in crude oil prices and a rally in global markets amid improving sentiment surrounding the U.S.-Iran negotiations. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,073.61 points, or…
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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses the 37th Foundation Day event of the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Monday, May 25, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday (May 25, 2026) called for increased focus on 3Fs- fuel, fertiliser and forex – amid the West…
Workers fill fuel in scooties at a Petrol Pump, amid the fuel price hike, in Guwahati. File. | Photo Credit: ANI Prices of petrol and diesel were hiked for the fourth time in a span of ten days on Monday (May 25, 2026) with the latest being at a comparatively steeper ₹2.7 to ₹2.8 per litre…
Representative image. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade on Monday (May 25, 2026) supported by a sharp correction in crude oil prices and a rally in global markets amid improving sentiment surrounding the U.S.-Iran negotiations. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 908.98 points to 76,317.85 in early…
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Rupee appreciated 40 paise against the U.S. dollar | Photo Credit: AP The rupee appreciated 40 paise to 95.20 against U.S. dollar in early trade on Monday (May 25. 2026) on optimism that the U.S. and Iran were moving close to a peace deal even though they remained at odds over key issues, including blockades…
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Workers fill fuel in scooties at a Petrol Pump, amid the fuel price hike, in Guwahati. File. | Photo Credit: ANI Prices of petrol and diesel were hiked for the fourth time in a span of 10 days, on Monday (May 25, 2026), this time by an average of ₹2.80 paise per litre across the…
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Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto When looking for a personal loan, your credit profile, income stability, employer profile and existing obligations are evaluated closely by lenders. Even small gaps can lead to higher borrowing costs or outright rejection. Here are a few aspects you should consider before you apply…