1764760780 unnamed file.jpg

Growth pulse: Services activity picks up in November; PMI rises as new orders strengthen & price pressures ease

India’s services sector regained momentum in November as firms reported a quicker rise in new business and only mild price pressures, helping the industry rebound after losing pace in October, according to PTI. The latest HSBC India Services PMI survey showed a broad improvement in operating conditions, supported by stronger domestic demand.The seasonally adjusted HSBC…

Read More
Silver and gold.jpg

Silver price today: Silver futures touch new highs; cross Rs 1.85 lakh per kg mark as rupee goes past 90 mark versus dollar

The unprecedented decline in the rupee’s value against the US dollar contributed to the increased precious metal prices. (AI image) Silver price today: Silver prices continued to rally on Wednesday, with the precious metal hitting a new high of Rs 1,84,727 per kilogram. This is an increase of Rs 3,126, whilst gold futures climbed to…

Read More
1764745878 unnamed file.jpg

Another technical snag: Delayed check-in at multiple airports due to Microsoft outage; IndiGo, SpiceJet and other airlines impacted

Flight operations across several airports were disrupted on Wednesday morning after check-in systems unexpectedly stopped working, prompting airlines to fall back on manual procedures and slowing down departures. A source confirmed to PTI that a system outage affected airport check-in platforms simultaneously at multiple locations. The individual added that the disruption has already resulted in…

Read More
1764742198 unnamed file.jpg

Asian stocks today: Markets trade mixed ahead of US economic data; HSI nears 1% loss; Nikkei adds over 800 points

Asian equities traded mixed on Wednesday as global traders took their cue from another rally on Wall Street, although the enthusiasm remained limited ahead of crucial US economic data and next week’s Federal Reserve meeting.Hong Kong’s HSI was down 252 points or 0.97% to reach 25,842. Shenzhen and Shanghai also traded in red, down 0.09%…

Read More
Ficci anant goenka.jpg

Situation is ripe for a rate cut: Ficci chief

NEW DELHI: While asserting that Indian macroeconomic fundamentals are strong and tax cuts will help boost private sector investment, Anant Goenka, the newly elected Ficci president and vice-chairman of the RPG Group, on Tuesday suggested that the Reserve Bank of India should lower interest rates.“The situation is ripe for a rate cut. Inflation was better…

Read More