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Those affected include director-level officials and team leads at the company’s headquarters. (Image for representative purpose only) Samsung India Electronics has started laying off its workforce in phases as its core smartphone business faces pressure on sales and margins following a more than twofold increase in memory chip prices. Around 80-100 executives in the television … Read more

Gold is expected to range trade in the run up to the US inflation data. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are expected to remain range-bound for the coming days, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan. Gold Performance: On September 7, spot gold traded with a slightly bearish tilt as rise … Read more

Rupee falls 10 paise to 94.66 against US dollar as crude nears $98 Rupee remained under pressure in early trade on Tuesday, slipping 10 paise to 94.66 against the US dollar as rising crude prices and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment.The currency had opened at 94.49 against the dollar at … Read more

Iran doubles petrol prices Iran has doubled the price of petrol for consumers who exceed their monthly quota, putting a higher cost on heavy fuel use as households already grapple with falling purchasing power and soaring inflation.The revised rate came into effect early Tuesday and applies to purchases above 110 litres (29 gallons) a month. … Read more

Top stocks to buy or sell today on September 8, 2026 Stock market recommendations: Life Insurance Corporation of India, Tata Steel, and Bank of India are the top stocks to sell as per Somil Mehta, Head of Retail Research, Mirae Asset ShareKhan on September 8, 2026. GE Vernova T&D India is a buy call, according … Read more

Asian markets were mixed, with South Korea and Taiwan among the markets showing gains, while Hong Kong and Australia traded lower. The Hang Seng Index fell 141.87 points, or 0.56%, to 25,271.25. South Korea’s Kospi gained 133.69 points, or 1.91%, to 7,129.08, while Taiwan’s index rose 184.81 points, or 0.39%, to 47,511.08. Japan’s Nikkei was … Read more

Brent crude climbs beyond $97 as Strait of Hormuz disruptions choke global oil supplies Oil prices inched higher on Tuesday as conflict in the Middle East continues to intensify, disrupting global oil supplies for over six months now. Brent crude was up 0.05%, or $0.05, at $97.05 while WTI crude rose 1.03%, or $0.94, to … Read more

CNG biggest alternative to petrol NEW DELHI: India’s passenger vehicle market appears to be moving beyond the phase where alternative powertrains were a niche choice. In Aug, CNG, hybrid and electric vehicles together overtook petrol-powered cars for the first time, pointing to a broader change in how buyers are weighing fuel costs, technology and long-term … Read more

Union minister of state for commerce and industry Jitin Prasada met US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on the sidelines of the G20 Summit NEW DELHI: India has joined the United States and 24 other countries in an initiative aimed at shaping the development of next-generation 6G networks, the US department of commerce said.Union minister of … Read more

We’ll make Air India great again: Gebremariam NEW DELHI: “Focus on safety, financial stability, winning trust of passengers and offer a consistent customer experience.” Tata Sons and Air India chairman N Chandrasekaran Monday set the objectives for the airline and its new boss in a town hall with the carrier’s outgoing and incoming MDs and … Read more