Silver has emerged as the standout performer of 2025, delivering an average 102% return to investors through ETFs, according to an ET report. Once overshadowed by gold, the white metal is now trading near Rs 1.8 lakh per kg in the spot market, with analysts projecting domestic prices could reach Rs 2.46 lakh in the…
India’s merchandise exports to the United States fell 11.93% to $5.46 billion in September amid Washington’s 50% tariff on Indian goods, while imports from the US rose 11.78% to $3.98 billion, according to data from the commerce ministry.During April–September FY26, exports to the US grew 13.37% to $45.82 billion, while imports increased 9% to $25.6…
A consortium led by global asset manager BlackRock, along with chipmaker Nvidia and tech giant Microsoft, is set to acquire Aligned Data Centers from Australian financial services major Macquarie in a deal valued at around $40 billion.The acquisition underscores the tech sector’s escalating race to build artificial intelligence infrastructure — from chips and servers to…
Silver has emerged as one of the year’s best-performing commodities, delivering returns of nearly 70% so far in 2025. The precious metal breached $35 per ounce in the first half of the year and hit a 14-year high of $44.11 in September, before surging past $51.30 in October.According to a new report by brokerage Motilal…
Infosys has stepped up lateral hiring across its development centres in India, offering cash rewards to employees who recommend candidates for open positions, signaling growing momentum in mid-career recruitment at the Bengaluru-headquartered software giant, according to an ET report.In an internal communication, Infosys outlined referral bonuses of Rs 10,000 for job level 3 hires, Rs…
Wall Street advanced on Wednesday as robust earnings from major technology and banking firms overshadowed lingering US-China trade concerns. The S&P 500 gained 0.9%, recovering from a volatile session, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 320 points, or 0.7%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 1.1% by 10 a.m. Eastern time, driven largely by strength…
Silver rate today: Silver prices retreated sharply on Wednesday, dropping Rs 3,000 to close at Rs 1,82,000 per kg (inclusive of all taxes) after surging Rs 6,000 to a record Rs 1,85,000 per kg on Tuesday. In the overseas market, spot silver was trading 2.81 per cent higher at $52.84 per ounce, down from a…
NEW DELHI: Government sources on Wednesday said that discussions between India and the United States on trade issues are “deeper and ongoing,” with both sides working towards finding a “win-win solution.“According to government sources quoted by ANI, engagement between India and the United States is continuing at multiple levels, with constructive discussions taking place.“The ambassador-designate…
Tarun Garg (File photo; credit- Hyundai website) Hyundai Motor India announced on Wednesday the appointment of Tarun Garg as its new chief executive officer, establishing a historic milestone as the first Indian to lead the company’s operations in the country. The announcement was made alongside the disclosure of a $5 billion investment strategy for enhancing…
Gold prices reached a new record high of Rs 1,27,500 per 10 grams on the MCX (December contract) during early Wednesday trading, driven by safe-haven demand amidst geopolitical uncertainty and anticipated US rate cuts.The precious metal was trading at Rs 1,26,798, showing an increase of Rs 542 or 0.43% from the previous session.Analysts, quoted by…