Copper prices hit a record high in London this week. Given economic uncertainty in the U.S. and China, the gains may be short lived. On Thursday, the London Metal Exchange price for a three-month copper contract was down 2.6%, or $287, to $10,897 a metric ton. The decline snapped a six-day winning streak, which culminated…
India’s electronics exports are having their moment. It emerged as the third-largest export category in 2024-25 and continued this streak in 2025-26, a Mint analysis of commerce ministry data showed. The meteoric rise has come on the back of the government’s efforts to boost electronics manufacturing through a series of financial incentive schemes. Electronic goods…
Bank Holidays in November: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has designated five bank holidays for November 2025, as per its state-wise official holiday calendar for the fiscal year 2025-26. Bank holidays in India can vary from state to state and are determined by national, regional, and religious observances. Apart from these designated holidays, banks…
Bank holiday today: All private and public Banks in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, will be closed today, 31 October, in observance of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birthday, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) region-wise holiday calendar list. However, banks in the rest of the country will remain open today. Banks are typically closed across different parts…
Ukraine has rained missiles and drones on Russian energy assets to disrupt Moscow’s war funding, hurting about 30% of its refining capacity, and prompting buyers to turn to refiners in India. Meanwhile, colder weather in Europe is expected to increase energy demand for heating. September witnessed India’s highest export of petroleum products so far in…
This type of jewellery offers a middle ground between traditional heirloom gold pieces and fast-fashion accessories, by using sterling silver, gold-plating and semi-precious stones instead of solid gold or platinum and precious stones. Prices generally range from ₹6,000 to 1 lakh in most categories such as earrings, rings, and necklaces. Omnichannel jewellery retailer BlueStone’s successful…
Valued at about $8 billion, the case is among the largest consumer suits in UK history and is expected to conclude by mid-2026. Its outcome could shape how regulators worldwide design and enforce emission and efficiency standards—just as India prepares to roll out its next phase of fuel-efficiency rules from April 2027. The UK proceedings…
The Supreme Court’s 27 October order permitting the Centre to address Vodafone Idea Ltd’s grievances and reassess its adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues applies solely to the beleaguered telecom operator, clarifies the top court’s written order. The written order, seen by Mint, makes it clear that the court’s observations apply only to the additional AGR…
NEW DELHI: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said the government will dedicate the next edition of the Startup Fund of Funds almost entirely to deep-tech ventures, underscoring India’s ambition to shift from being the world’s back office to a global innovation engine. “Our startup fund of funds’ second edition, we are hoping…
The government is waiting for the Supreme Court’s written order before deciding on any relief measures for Vodafone Idea Ltd, two officials said. Based on the order, the government will determine whether the relief will apply solely to Vodafone Idea or extend to the entire telecom sector. “We are waiting for the Supreme Court order…