Digital transactions: Banks ask RBI to stop SMS alert mandate for transactions under Rs 100; here’s why

Banks have approached RBI seeking green light for a minor change, to stop sending SMS alerts for transactions under Rs 100.They say the rise in small online payments, especially through UPI, has flooded customers with notifications, leading to alert fatigue. Sometimes, the customers even end up missing messages for bigger transactions, sources familiar with the…

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India-US trade deal: Indian delegation to visit US this week; BTA discussions on track

Another round of trade negotiations between India and the US is set to begin as a team of senior officials will be visitng the United States this week.An official told PTI that discussions on the proposted bilateral trade agreement with Washington are proceeding well.“The Indian team will visit this week,” the official added.The first tranche…

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Gold price prediction: What’s the gold rate outlook for October 13, 2025 week – does buy on dips make sense?

Gold price prediction: This week, the market’s focus will shift to major macroeconomic events and data. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to be driven by geopolitical tensions and the US government shutdown. Investors should look to buy on dips, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial…

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Asian stocks today: Markets dip after Trump’s 100% tariff threat to China; HSI falls over 9%, Shenzhen down over 340 points

Asian markets tumbled on Monday after US President Donald Trump escalated tensions with China, threatening last week to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese goods.Hong Kong’s HSI traded at 25,374, down 916 points or 3.49%. Shanghai and Shenzhen also dipped 1.3% and 2.56% respectively. Japan’s Nikkei also traded in red, reaching 48,088, shedding 491 points or…

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Valuation gap: ONGC trails Zomato in market cap despite holding assets worth 1/3rd of its valuation; analysts flag undervaluation

State-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), valued at around Rs 3.10 lakh crore, now lags behind food delivery platform Zomato in market capitalisation despite owning stakes and assets worth more than a third of its own valuation — a gap analysts say reflects deep undervaluation of India’s largest oil and gas producer.As of Friday’s…

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US-China trade war: When Trump’s tariff push met Beijing’s counterpunch; key points explained

The trade tensions between the United States and China have flared up once again, after a brief phase of calm, exposing how deep the divide and mistrust between the two giant economies still run.What began as a simmering disagreement over rare earth exports has now escalated into a full-blown confrontation, with both Washington and Beijing…

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Gold rate outlook: Gold and silver prices set for volatile week; Festive demand and US inflation in focus

Gold and silver are poised for a volatile week ahead as investors navigate the interplay between domestic festive buying, physical market premiums, and crucial macroeconomic developments in the US, analysts said. With Federal Reserve officials, including Chair Jerome Powell, set to comment on policy on Tuesday, bullion markets are expected to closely track any cues…

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