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Gold prices traded steady as investors balanced ongoing uncertainty surrounding US-Iran ceasefire negotiations against rising inflation concerns and expectations of tighter monetary policy. While reports suggest US and Iran continue discussions on extending the current truce and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, key disagreements remain unresolved and any final agreement still requires approval from President…

Oil prices rose more than 2% in early trading on Monday after Israel ordered additional troop deployments into southern Lebanon, escalating tensions with the Iran-backed Hezbollah group despite a ceasefire announced more than six weeks ago.US crude futures (WTI) climbed by 2.71% to $89.73 a barrel, while Brent crude futures gained 2.37% to $93.28 a…

Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Astra Microwave, and Shaily Engineering Plastics have been recommended by Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk as the top stocks to buy for the week starting June 1, 2026: Stock Name Rating CMP (Rs) Target (Rs) Upside (%) Astra Microwave Buy 1381 1580 14% Shaily…

NEW DELHI: Domestic companies have outpaced MNCs in rewarding women leaders at the top with more female C-suite executives entering the million-dollar compensation league as India Inc sharpens its focus on diversity and professional talent.Nine women leaders are now part of the elite club of CXOs earning over a million dollars, up from seven two…

NEW DELHI: Medicines used for diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, infections and women’s health are among 30 drug formulations for which National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has fixed retail prices, a move that could significantly reduce treatment costs for patients who depend on long-term medication.The latest notification covers several drugs commonly prescribed for chronic…

MUMBAI: While the majority of forecasters and market participants expect Reserve Bank of India‘s Monetary Policy Committee meeting to vote for a status quo on interest rates, the forthcoming MPC statement on June 5 will be observed minutely.With disruptions owing to the West Asia conflict now approaching 100 days, this is no longer a short-term…

NEW DELHI: Foreign investors continued to pare their exposure to Indian equities, withdrawing Rs 32,963 crore in May. Besides FPIs, analysts expect developments around the West Asia war, crude oil prices, and the RBI’s interest rate decision to determine the equity-market trend in the event-heavy week ahead.In 2026 so far, the total outflow by foreign…

In the upcoming week, gold prices will be shaped by developments in US–Iran peace negotiations, movements in crude oil rates and a series of macroeconomic data releases. Analysts have said that speeches by officials of the US Federal Reserve could also play a key role in shaping interest rate expectations, which in turn may guide…

Planning a bank visit in June? You might need to check the bank holiday list first! Customers should plan their bank trips in advance as branches in several states are headed for holidays in the month of June. Since these holidays differ from state to state, it is better to check the holiday list first…

Domestic aviation in the country slowed down in April, with passenger traffic slipping 4.2% to just over 1.38 crore compared to March, according to the latest data released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The decline comes amid multiple headwinds, including relatively softer travel demand.The DGCA figures showed that airlines transported more than…