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Price prediction today: Will gold rise in near-term? Check today's outlook
Price prediction today: Will gold rise in near-term? Check today's outlook

Gold gained around 0.7% last week and extended the move above $4,400 at the start of this week, briefly testing the $4,450 mark, before Tuesday’s global bond selloff pulled prices back toward 4,340-4,360.

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Campbell Wilson joins Air New Zealand board as he prepares to exit as Air India CEO
India becomes least-favoured Asian stock market in BofA survey - why fund managers are underweight
India becomes least-favoured Asian stock market in BofA survey - why fund managers are underweight

The survey identified the absence of clear exposure to artificial intelligence as the biggest concern for Indian equities, followed by weak economic growth. As many as 32% of respondents were net underweight on India.

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Price of Middle East conflict: Indian refiners forced to buy oil at premium; Russian discounts vanish
Price of Middle East conflict: Indian refiners forced to buy oil at premium; Russian discounts vanish

The surge in available crude following the temporary truce had also increased the discounts offered on Russian and Venezuelan oil. Since then, the discount on Russian crude has largely disappeared, while the price reduction on Venezuelan barrels has narrowed substantially.

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Gold edges higher as yields ease, markets await fed minutes amid Iran tensions
Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for August 19, 2026 - check list
Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for August 19, 2026 - check list

Stock market recommendations: Bata India, IFCI, and KFin Technologies - these are the top stocks to buy for August 19 2026, identified by Mehul Kothari, DVP - Technical Research at Anand Rathi Shares:

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Trump tariffs fail to dent India's export dependence on US; share stays near 20%
Russia turns to Asia for refined fuel, set to receive nearly 270,000 tonnes in Aug
Russia turns to Asia for refined fuel, set to receive nearly 270,000 tonnes in Aug

Russia is importing refined fuel from Asian nations this month. Ukrainian attacks on its oil refineries have reduced domestic fuel production significantly. India supplies about one-third of these crucial refined fuel imports. These shipments use ship-to-ship transfers to obscure their origins. Russia has also tightened its own fuel export curbs to manage shortages.

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Cabinet clears 4 railway multitracking projects worth Rs 9,450 crore across 4 states: Key details
Cabinet clears 4 railway multitracking projects worth Rs 9,450 crore across 4 states: Key details

The Union Cabinet greenlit five significant infrastructure initiatives totaling over thirteen thousand crore rupees. Among these, four railway multitracking projects will extend the network by four hundred ten kilometers, alleviating congestion and enhancing freight transport across various states. Additionally, an NH-22 highway upgrade project in Bihar will improve the eighty-two kilometer stretch, bolstering connectivity with the Nepal border.

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PNG push: Govt to offer distributors extra lower-priced domestic natural gas for every new connection
PNG push: Govt to offer distributors extra lower-priced domestic natural gas for every new connection

Approved by the government and effective from September 1, the benefit will apply to new domestic PNG connections added above a specified threshold for each geographical area. India has around 17.4 million domestic PNG connections at present.

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Received income tax notice under Section 143(3)? What is faceless assessment & how you should respond
Received income tax notice under Section 143(3)? What is faceless assessment & how you should respond

This article explains what faceless scrutiny is. How does it work? Why are notices issued? And what are the timelines taxpayers should be aware of? Followed by some practical tips for preparing a clear and evidence-based response.

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Shiprocket shares make strong debut: Stock lists at 35% premium over IPO price at Rs 131
Shiprocket shares make strong debut: Stock lists at 35% premium over IPO price at Rs 131

Shiprocket's stock debuted with a robust performance, entering the market at a notable premium. The e-commerce logistics platform experienced high interest from investors during its initial public offering, which was nearly 100 times oversubscribed by diverse investor groups. The proceeds from the IPO will be allocated towards enhancing marketing strategies, advancing technology, and addressing debts, as well as exploring potential acquisition opportunities.

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Require JV with co that has strong local identity: Skoda CEO
394 entities under lens for fund transfer
Banks closed tomorrow: Why branches will remain shut in Tripura on August 19
Banks closed tomorrow: Why branches will remain shut in Tripura on August 19

On August 19, banks across Tripura will be closed in observance of a regional holiday. Other states will also experience bank holidays later this month to honor various festivals. While branch operations will be halted, digital banking services will continue to function normally. Customers should adjust their plans accordingly to account for these closures while still being able to access online and ATM banking throughout the holidays.

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Why India is considering sugar imports as prices hit record levels
Why India is considering sugar imports as prices hit record levels

India is considering limited duty-free sugar imports and tighter stock limits. These measures aim to boost domestic supplies and control record high sugar prices. Wholesale sugar prices have climbed nearly twenty percent since early August. Festival season demand typically increases sweetener consumption sharply each year. The government is examining several policy options to manage market conditions.

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Rupee banknotes in circulation triple US dollar bills, nearly six times euro notes
Northern Sea Route in focus: India eyes first cargo ship along Arctic Route to Russia - why it matters
Northern Sea Route in focus: India eyes first cargo ship along Arctic Route to Russia - why it matters

Located along Russia’s Arctic coastline, Arkhangelsk lies on the Northern Dvina River and serves as a major cargo centre connected to the Northern Sea Route. The NSR stretches about 5,600 km across Russia’s Arctic waters. Much of the route remains covered by thick ice for most of the year.

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Sabse bada rupaiya: Rs. banknotes beat $, € in circulation
State-run banks need to focus on GenZ: FM
State-run banks need to focus on GenZ: FM

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It’s a first for Tata Sons: AGM adjourned for lack of quorum
It’s a first for Tata Sons: AGM adjourned for lack of quorum

Regulatory Action Deprives Holdco From Transacting Biz

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