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Gold futures lapse by Rs 130; price settles at Rs 97,140 per 10 gram
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Gold futures lapse by Rs 130; price settles at Rs 97,140 per 10 gram

New Delhi, Gold prices fell by Rs 130 to Rs 97,140 per 10 gram in futures trade on Tuesday amid weak spot demand. Gold contracts for August delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange fell by Rs 130, or 0.13 percent, to Rs 97,140 per 10 gram in a business turnover of 12,587 lots. Analysts attributed the fall in gold prices to weak global cues. In international markets, gold futures in New York fell 0.09 percent to $3,333.35 per ounce.
Kalyan Jewellers Q1 FY26 revenue gain 31%
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Kalyan Jewellers Q1 FY26 revenue gain 31%

New Delhi, Kalyan Jewellers on Monday reported a 31 per cent year-on-year growth in consolidated revenue for the first quarter of FY2025-26 despite several disruptions in demand, mainly due to volatility in gold prices and geopolitical tensions. The company had reported consolidated net revenue of Rs 5,557.63 crore in the first quarter (April-June) of FY2024-25. India operations witnessed a 31 per cent revenue growth during the first quarter of FY2025-26 as compared to the first quarter of the previous year, the company said in a regulatory filing. Revenue from global operations grew 31 per cent and contributed 15 per cent to consolidated revenue in Q1. Revenue from Middle East operations grew 26 per cent YoY, driven primarily by same-store-sales growth, while digital platform...
Aluminium futures prices reduce on low demand
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Aluminium futures prices reduce on low demand

New Delhi, Aluminium prices fell by 45 paise to Rs 248.70 per kg in futures trading on Friday as participants cut their positions due to weak trend in the spot market. Aluminium contracts for July delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange fell by 45 paise or 0.18 percent to Rs 248.70 per kg in a business of 4,122 lots. Analysts said aluminium prices fell mainly due to participants cutting positions due to lack of demand from consumer industries.
Toyota Innova HyCross achieves 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, strengthens market position across India
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Toyota Innova HyCross achieves 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, strengthens market position across India

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) is proud to announce that its premium MPV, the Innova HyCross, has been awarded a prestigious 5-star safety rating for both adult and child occupant protection under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP). The certification was officially presented in New Delhi by Hon’ble Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, to Mr. Vikram Gulati and Mr. SudeepDalvi from TKM. The Innova HyCross, built on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform, integrates advanced safety systems under the Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) umbrella. Key features include Pre-Collision System, Lane Trace Assist, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, six airbags, ISOFIX child seat mounts, VSC, TRC, ABS with EBD, and All-Wheel Disc Brakes. The vehicle ...
Vi unveils Rs 871 Max Family Plan with Netflix to boost market share in digital entertainment segment
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Vi unveils Rs 871 Max Family Plan with Netflix to boost market share in digital entertainment segment

Telecom operator Vi has launched its Vi Max Family Postpaid Plan at ₹871. The plan offers the highest data quota in the segment—120GB shared between two users—along with a Netflix Basic subscription and access to 18 additional OTT platforms. This positions Vi to aggressively compete in the premium postpaid category, where entertainment and data benefits are key decision drivers. The plan includes 70GB for the primary user, 40GB for the secondary, and 10GB shared data, along with unlimited night data, data rollover up to 400GB, and unlimited 5G access in select cities. Vi also allows users to personalize their experience through the ‘Choice’ feature, enabling selections across OTT, travel, and device security services. Which has seen a surge in smartphone and OTT adoption, Vi’s bundl...
IEX trade volumes gain 6.5% in June
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IEX trade volumes gain 6.5% in June

New Delhi, Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) has recorded a 6.5 percent annual growth (y-o-y) in power trading volumes in June to 10,852 million units (MU). A total of 32.32 lakh renewable energy certificates (RECs) were traded in the trading sessions held on June 11 and June 25, with a clearing price of Rs 350/REC and Rs 360/REC, respectively. The next REC trading sessions are scheduled for July 9 and July 25, the country's leading power exchange said in a statement. In the Day-Ahead Market (DAM), IEX achieved 4,610 MU volumes in June as against 4,849 MU in June last year, showing a decline of 5 percent year-on-year (y-o-y). Volumes in the real-time electricity market in April grew 34 per cent year-on-year to 4,312 MUs from 3,213 MUs in the same period a year ago. The IEX Green...
White collar jobs hiring gain 20% in June led by strong growth in tier II cities: Report
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White collar jobs hiring gain 20% in June led by strong growth in tier II cities: Report

Hiring for white collar jobs grew 20% year-on-year (YoY) in June, led by opportunities in tier II markets, PTI reported on Wednesday, citing data from the Foundit.in tracker. According to the tracker, India's tier II cities drove the country's employment growth. The Foundit Insights Tracker is based on online job posting activity on Foundit.in. The Foundit Insights Tracker (earlier called the Monster Employment Index) is a report based on a comprehensive monthly analysis of online job posting activity on the Foundit.in platform. Coimbatore witnessed a growth in opportunities with a 26% increase, followed by Nagpur and Nashik at 24% each, with sectors such as IT, BFSI, manufacturing and FMCG contributing mainly. "The shift in hiring momentum towards tier II cities, especially i...
Vi brings relief to 2G users with 24 extra validity days, eases monthly recharge burden
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Vi brings relief to 2G users with 24 extra validity days, eases monthly recharge burden

Telecom operator Vi has launched the Vi Guarantee Programme aimed at 2G handset users, offering 24 extra validity days per year on unlimited voice prepaid recharges of ₹199 and above. With 2 bonus days added to each recharge cycle, customers can now enjoy a full 30-day service instead of the usual 28 days—helping many avoid the inconvenience of double monthly recharges. This initiative is particularly significant for voice-only and low-data users, many of whom rely on basic phones and tight budgets. Popular packs like ₹199 (Unlimited Calls, 2GB/3GB, 300 SMS) and ₹209 (with Caller Tunes) now provide extended usability, ensuring users don’t lose connectivity due to lapses in recharge timing. Where a sizable section of the population still uses 2G handsets, local shopkeepers say the sc...
Tesla sales downfall 13%, putting carmaker on track for annual decline
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Tesla sales downfall 13%, putting carmaker on track for annual decline

Tesla Inc.'s global sales fell for a second consecutive quarter, pushing the carmaker deeper into a deep slump to avoid a consecutive annual decline. The company delivered 384,122 vehicles during the past three months, down 13% from a year earlier.  Tesla now has to overcome a roughly 110,000-car shortfall in the second half to return to growth this year. Sales managed to surpass the most pessimistic analysts' estimates, with the most bearish analysts predicting a more than 20% drop. Tesla shares surged after the report, rising as much as 4% at the open of regular trading on Wednesday. The figures stand in contrast to Elon Musk's claim in mid-May that Tesla's car business had recovered from an early-year slump thanks to his work in the Trump administration. Sales could be...
On MSME Day, Vi Business’s Ready for Next—India’s largest digital advisory celebrates Growth
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On MSME Day, Vi Business’s Ready for Next—India’s largest digital advisory celebrates Growth

India’s MSME sector is undergoing a steady digital transformation, according to Vi Business’s Ready for Next MSME Growth Insights Study 2025, released on World MSME Day. The study reports a national rise in the Digital Maturity Index (DMI) from 56.6 in 2023 to 58.0 in 2025, with 76% of MSMEs planning to invest in cybersecurity and 72% in cloud technologies—signals of a sector shifting from digital awareness to digital action. Telangana leads the digital readiness scale with a DMI of 71.2, followed by Kerala (63.7) and Maharashtra (59.2). While Financial Services, Retail, and Transportation rank as the most digitally mature sectors, the report also indicates that only 12% of MSMEs have fully embraced digitalization, suggesting implementation challenges amid rising intent. MSM...