Venezuelan banks will receive 300 million dollars from oil revenues. This money comes from an account in Qatar. The banks will sell these dollars to Venezuelan companies. These companies need foreign currency to import materials. This move aims to ease a dollar shortage. The U.S. had previously seized Venezuelan oil tankers. This action impacted the...Read More

Oil prices increased on Friday as traders rushed to close short positions ahead of the extended weekend. Heightened fears about a possible US operation against Iran contributed to the fluctuating prices, pushing both Brent crude and US West Texas Intermediate to gain ground. The recent deployment of a US Navy carrier group to the Persian...Read More

Gold prices dropped on Friday after reaching record highs. Investors took profits as geopolitical tensions eased, reducing gold’s safe-haven appeal. Despite the dip, gold is set for its second consecutive weekly gain. Silver also saw a decline after hitting an all-time high. Analysts suggest gold could still reach $5,000 this year, with corrections expected.Read More

In a vibrant trading session on Friday, Indian stock markets rallied, with Nifty and Sensex recording notable gains. The upbeat revenue outlook from tech giant Infosys provided a much-needed boost to IT stocks, igniting early optimism in the market. However, nervousness regarding geopolitical issues led some investors to cash in on profits, resulting in a...Read More

In the latest quarter, Reliance Industries reported a notable increase in profits, driven primarily by robust performances in their telecom and refining sectors. However, challenges in retail and upstream oil and gas segments put pressure on margins. On a positive note, Jio experienced remarkable growth in its digital services and home broadband offerings.Read More

Indian markets saw a mixed close on Friday. Major US indices ended flat for the week as earnings season began. Healthcare stocks declined, while chipmakers saw gains. Banks reported solid results, but concerns over interest rate caps pressured financial shares. Investors are now looking ahead to more earnings reports next week.Read More

Investors anticipate a strong corporate earnings season to sustain the U.S. stock market rally amidst policy proposals and geopolitical tensions. Key companies like Netflix, J&J, and Intel are set to release Q4 results, with expectations high for earnings growth in 2026. The market is also watching for Supreme Court rulings on tariffs and Fed independence.Read More

Reliance Consumer Products has secured global rights for four international beauty brands. These include Brylcreem, Toni & Guy, Badedas, and Matey. The company plans to expand these brands globally, including in India. Reliance’s FMCG business saw significant growth in sales during the October-December quarter. The company is also expanding its manufacturing network and allocating land...Read More

Torrent Pharmaceuticals has successfully raised ₹12,500 crore via debentures, a strategic move to finance its takeover of JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals. By issuing commercial papers and non-convertible debentures with varying maturities, Torrent attracted investments from mutual funds, insurance firms, and pension funds. This financing decision underscores Torrent’s ambition to enhance its market presence and broaden...Read More

The Reserve Bank of India has stopped advance payments for gold and silver imports. This move aims to prevent money laundering. Banks will now play a key role in monitoring all import payments. New rules also simplify trade for businesses. These changes take effect from October 1. Stricter rules will apply for future advance payments...Read More