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January 15, 2025 7:28 PM

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Oil prices up

Oil prices rose today, as the market focused on potential supply disruptions from sanctions on Russian tankers. Brent Crude was trading at 80 dollars and 18 cents per barrel gaining over 0.3 percent. WTI Crude also added over 0.4 percent to trade at around 77 dollars and 85 cents per barrel, accordi...

January 15, 2025 7:24 PM

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India’s trade deficit stands at 21.94 billion dollars in December 2024

India's trade deficit stood at 21.94 billion dollars in December 2024, down from November's revised 32.84 billion dollars. Ministry of Commerce and Industry data showed that Merchandise exports in December rose to 38.01 billion dollars from November's 32.11 billion dollars, while imports fell to 59....

January 15, 2025 6:16 PM

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Major Asian markets end in negative

Four out of five major Asian indices ended in negative today. Singapore's Straits Times index as well as China's Shanghai Composite Index, both fell 0.43 percent each, Japan's Nikkei ended marginally low by 0.08 percent and South Korea's Kospi ended flat. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gaine...

January 15, 2025 5:49 PM

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Rupee appreciated by 27 paise against US dollar

In the Forex market, the rupee today appreciated by 27 paise to settle at 86 rupees and 36 paise against the US dollar. The dollar index, which indicates the US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, is trading at 109.04 in intra-day trade.

January 15, 2025 4:29 PM

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Domestic markets end with modest gains

  Benchmark domestic equity indices today ended with modest gains for the second straight session. The 30-share index at Bombay Stock Exchange, Sensex, advanced 224 points, almost 0.3 percent, to close at 76,724. Similarly, the National Stock Exchange Nifty-50 added 37 points, or 0.16 percent, to se...

January 15, 2025 2:39 PM

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Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurates National Turmeric Board

In Telangana, the long cherished dream of the turmeric farmers in the state has become a reality with Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal inaugurating the National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad yesterday. During the launch, held virtually, the minister emphasised that the Board will...

January 15, 2025 12:15 PM

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Country’s coal imports drop by over 3% in April-October 2024

Coal imports in the country dropped by over three per cent from April to October last year from over 154 million tonnes to over 149 million tonnes during the same period in the previous year. The Coal Ministry said India's coal sector plays a critical role in supporting its rapidly growing economy. ...

January 14, 2025 6:48 PM

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Rupee Slips 5 Paise to 86.63 Against US Dollar

In the Forex market, the rupee today fell by five paise to settle at 86 rupees and 63 paise against the US dollar. The dollar index, which indicates the US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, is trading at 109.58 in intraday trade.

January 14, 2025 6:42 PM

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Oil Prices Dip Slightly

Oil prices fell slightly today, retreating from their recent gains. Brent Crude was trading at 80 dollars and 75 cents per barrel declining over 0.3 percent. WTI Crude also fell over 0.3 percent to trade at around 78 dollars and 56 cents per barrel, according to the latest reports.