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25Jul

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News, northeast

Meghalaya Heightens Border Vigilance

Amid ongoing eviction drives in Assam, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday directed all district deputy commissioners—particularly those in border areas—to remain on high alert and report any cross-border movement immediately. Speaking after a high-level review meeting, Sangma stated that instructions have been issued to monitor regions bordering Assam, especially near eviction sites, to prevent any infiltration into Meghalaya. The meeting aimed to assess the potential impact on Meghalaya and enhance vigilance. The Chief Minister said continuous communication is being maintained with deputy commissioners, who are coordinating with block officials, police, village defence parties (VDPs), traditional leaders, and NGOs to ensure timely information flow and surveillanc...

24Jul

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Business, News

Crude oil prices gain on spot demand

New Delhi, Crude oil prices rose by Rs 45 to Rs 5,700 per barrel in futures trade on Thursday as traders increased the size of their deals following strong spot demand. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of crude oil contract for August delivery rose by Rs 45 or 0.8 percent to Rs 5,700 per barrel in a business of 11,564 lots. Analysts said crude oil prices rose in futures trade as participants increased their deals. Globally, West Texas Intermediate crude was trading 0.70 percent higher at $65.71 per barrel in New York, while Brent crude rose 0.43 percent to $68.94 per barrel.

Silver futures prices rose: Prices gain by Rs 465

23Jul

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Business, News

Silver futures prices rose: Prices gain by Rs 465

New Delhi, Silver prices rose by Rs 465 to Rs 1,16,120 per kg in futures trade on Wednesday as participants increased their deals. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of silver contracts for September delivery rose by Rs 465, or 0.4 percent, to Rs 1,16,120 per kg in a business turnover of 20,631 lots. Analysts said fresh deals by participants led to the rise in silver prices. Globally, silver was trading 0.19 percent higher at $39.36 per ounce in New York.

23Jul

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News, Shillong

SMB Evicts Illegal Hawkers From PB

Shillong Municipal Board (SMB) officials conducted a verification and eviction drive on Tuesday in the Khyndai Lad area following a Meghalaya High Court order. During the operation, goods were seized, and stalls of street vendors without valid certificates of vending (CoVs) were dismantled. SMB instructed all hawkers lacking valid CoVs to immediately remove their merchandise, warning that they would no longer be allowed to trade in the area. The inspection included district administration officials, police personnel, and members of the hawkers’ association. Acting on a state government directive, which set a July 22 deadline for unauthorized vendors to vacate, SMB had been verifying vending permits over recent days. According to SMB records, out of 407 hawkers in Khyndai Lad, 285 hold ...

Aluminium futures prices gain on new deals

22Jul

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Business, News

Aluminium futures prices gain on new deals

New Delhi, Aluminium prices rose by 40 paise to Rs 254.90 per kg in futures trade on Tuesday as speculators created new deals amid positive trend in the spot market. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of aluminium contract for August delivery rose by 40 paise or 0.16 percent to Rs 254.90 per kg in a business turnover of 2,504 lots. Analysts said buying of new deals by traders amid demand from consumer industries supported aluminium prices in the futures market.

SBI gain ₹25,000 by selling shares to LIC

21Jul

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Business, News

SBI gain ₹25,000 by selling shares to LIC

State Bank of India (SBI) on Monday, July 21, said it has successfully raised ₹25,000 crore through a qualified institutional placement (QIP). The board of directors of the national bank at a meeting approved the allotment of 30.59 crore (or 30,59,97,552) equity shares having a face value of ₹1 per share at an issue price of ₹817 per share, including a premium of ₹816 per share. State Bank of India said in a regulatory filing that after receipt of applications from eligible qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) and funds in the escrow account, as per the terms of the issue, the bank closed the issue on July 21. The panel also finalised the allotment note to be sent to eligible QIBs, informing them of the allotment of equity shares under the issue. Life Insurance Corporation (L...

Tea exports from India gain by 2.85% in FY 2024-25

19Jul

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Tea exports from India gain by 2.85% in FY 2024-25

Kolkata: Tea exports from India in FY 2024-25 rose by 2.85 per cent as compared to the previous fiscal, according to official data. Tea exports from the country rose from 250.73 million kg to 257.88 million kg. According to the latest data from the Tea Board, the export volume from North India reached 161.20 million kg during FY 2024-25, showing a growth of 8.15 per cent from 149.05 million kg in FY 2023-24. Similarly, exports from South India declined by 4.92 per cent to 96.68 million kg in 2024-25 from 101.68 million kg in the previous fiscal, according to the data. The value of tea exports per kg increased to Rs 290.97, showing a growth of 12.65 per cent from Rs 258.30 in FY 2023-24. During the calendar year January to December 2024, the volume of tea exports reached 256...

JSW Steel Q1 results: Net profit gain 158%, EBITDA rises 38%

18Jul

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Business, News

JSW Steel Q1 results: Net profit gain 158%, EBITDA rises 38%

JSW Steel, the country's second-largest steel producer, on Friday, July 18 reported a consolidated net profit of ₹2,184 crore in the first quarter of the current financial year, up 158% from ₹845 crore in the same period last year. This sharp jump in profits was driven by good capital expenditure by the government in the June quarter and strong domestic steel demand. JSW Steel's operating revenue grew 0.5% to ₹43,147 crore in the June quarter as against ₹42,943 crore in the same period a year ago. The Mumbai-based company reported strong operating performance as its earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), also known as operating profit, grew 38% to Rs 7,576 crore from Rs 5,510 crore. Its operating profit margin expanded 470 basis points (bps) to 17.56%...

17Jul

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Business, News

Zinc futures prices gain on high demand

New Delhi, Zinc prices rose by 5 paise to Rs 256.55 per kg in futures trade on Thursday amid strong spot demand. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of zinc contract for August delivery rose 5 paise or 0.02 percent to Rs 256.55 per kg in a business turnover of 1,531 lots. Zinc prices rose in futures trade as participants increased the size of their deals following a rise in demand from consumer industries, market sources said.

16Jul

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Business, News

Crude oil prices gain on spot demand

New Delhi, Crude oil prices rose by Rs 9 to Rs 5,653 per barrel in futures trade on Wednesday as traders increased the size of their deals following strong spot demand. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of crude oil contract for August delivery rose by Rs 9 or 0.16 percent to Rs 5,653 per barrel in a business of 9,125 lots. Analysts said crude oil prices rose in futures trade as participants increased their deals. Globally, West Texas Intermediate crude was trading 0.50 percent higher at $66.85 per barrel in New York, while Brent crude rose 0.28 percent to $68.90 per barrel.