Consumer staples demand in India continued to remain weak in the first quarter of FY26, primarily due to sluggish urban consumption however the situation is expected to improve in the second quarter, according to a report by Motilal Oswal.
Local gold prices in the country are expected to maintain an upside bias in the second half of 2025, potentially moving from the current range of Rs 96,500-Rs 98,500 per 10 grams toward the psychologically significant Rs 1,00,000 mark, according to a report by ICICI Bank Global Markets.
New Delhi [India], July 4: Vietnam's natural beauty, vibrant culture, and reasonable prices have made it a more and more popular travel destination for Indians. The Vietnam eVisa, a fully digital visa application process that does not require an embassy visit, was introduced by the Vietnames
Taiwan's three major airlines, China Airlines, EVA Air, and Starlux Airlines, announced on Friday that they will increase fuel surcharges on all international flights starting July 7, citing rising global oil prices.
As per the notification, the Pakistan Railways said that a 2 per cent increase in fare will take effect from July 4 for express and passenger trains. The two per cent fare increase will also apply to advance bookings as per the notification.
"Railway fares hiked!! Who bears the brunt? The daily wage workers, students, small traders, and the common man struggling under rising prices," the Chief Minister said in a post on X.
BSP chief Mayawati on Tuesday launched an attack against the Centre for revising the passenger fares in the Railways. She said that it appears to be a business-minded decision rather than one made for the public welfare.
The latest report by S&P Global highlights that geopolitical tensions and shifting trade policies could potentially have a negative impact on the global oil demand.
India's trade deficit is likely to widen to USD 300 billion in the financial year 2025-26, even though oil prices are expected to remain moderate, according to a recent report by ICICI Bank.