10 Top Oil-Consuming Countries In 2024

Global oil use stood at 101.4 million barrels per day, as reported in the Energy Institute’s Statistical Review of World Energy 2025. Source link

NSE to conduct 1-hr Diwali Muhurat trading on Oct 21

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday said it will conduct a special Muhurat trading session on Tuesday, October 21, to mark the festival of Diwali. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters The symbolic trading session will be held between 1:45 pm and

Gold surges Rs 2,200 to hit fresh high of Rs 116,200/10 gm

Gold prices surged Rs 2,200 to hit a fresh peak of Rs 116,200 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday buoyed by strong global cues as investors awaited key commentary from US Fed officials for policy direction. Photograph:

Karan Bhasin: Will The GST Cut Make A Difference?

These changes certainly bring India’s GST a lot closer to what an ideal GST would look like, points out Karan Bhasin. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   During the global financial crisis, there were concerns regarding the global growth story. China emerged

Noida Airport set to begin operations post-Diwali

The Noida International Airport (NIA), being developed as a greenfield aviation hub in Jewar, Gautam Buddh Nagar, is on track to begin operations by the end of this year. IMAGE: Noida International Airport conducts the first flight validation test in

Housing sales in top 9 cities may fall 4% in Q2

India’s top 9 cities are likely to witness a 4 per cent decline in housing sales in the quarter ending September to over 1 lakh units on lower demand in Mumbai region and Pune, according to PropEquity. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff

GST 2.0: Soaps, coffee, biscuits, oil to be cheaper from Monday

Daily essentials and food products will be cheaper from Monday, as leading FMCG companies have slashed prices, extending GST cut benefits to consumers. Photograph: Pawan Kumar/Reuters The move is expected to lead to a spike in consumption and a surge

‘India needs capital support in aerospace and defence’

‘If we want to pivot meaningfully from a services-driven economy to a technology and manufacturing-led one.’ IMAGE: The Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps demonstrates operational excellence during a fire exercise. Photograph: Defence PRO Guwahati/ANI Photo After nearly three decades in investment

Which Amul products will be cheaper from Sep 22?

GCMMF, which markets dairy items under Amul brand, on Saturday announced reduction of retail prices of more than 700 product packs, including ghee, butter ice cream, bakery and frozen snacks, as it decided to pass on benefits of the GST

India’s legacy liquor brands raise a toast to growth, reinvention

By 10 am, Rakshit N Jagdale is already deep into the rhythm of the day, which promises to be a carousel of meetings, calls, and strategic decisions. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Amrut As managing director of Amrut Distilleries, he balances ritual