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October 24, 2025 7:27 PM

India’s forex reserves rise by $4.5 billion to cross $702 billion

India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $4.5 billion to $702.3 billion for the week ended October 17, mainly driven by a surge in gold reserves, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday. Gold reserves held by the R...

October 24, 2025 4:42 PM

Sensex, Nifty snap 6-day winning streak amid US-China trade tension

Indian stock markets ended lower on Friday, breaking a six-day winning streak, as investor sentiment weakened amid US-China trade tension. At the closing bell, the Sensex fell 344.52 points, or 0.41 per cent, to settle at 84,211.88, while the Nifty ...

October 23, 2025 4:28 PM

World Diamond Council head says lab-grown gems losing their sparkle

Lab-grown diamonds are losing their appeal due to oversupply and consumer preferences are starting to shift back to natural stones, World Diamond Council President Feriel Zerouki has said. The natural diamond industry has seen a price slump since mi...

October 22, 2025 2:49 PM

From pashmina to Apricots: GST Reforms to boost Ladakh’s economy

Ladakh’s traditional industries, agriculture, handicrafts, and tourism sectors are set to benefit from a sweeping reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST). The reforms lower GST from 12 per cent to 5 per cent on a wide range of products and servic...

 

Last updated on: 28th Nov 2025