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Explained| What does the EU ban on Russian crude oil mean for Europe

BUSINESS

Explained| What does the EU ban on Russian crude oil mean for Europe

Even though the EU, US, and UK have consistently tried to hit the Russian economy with hard-hitting sanctions, will global markets be able to withstand the relentless bloodshed or witness a fast-paced and unprecedented transformation?

RBI hike will bump up State Bank of India's MCLR by two basis points: SBI chairman

BUSINESS

RBI hike will bump up State Bank of India's MCLR by two basis points: SBI chairman

''74 per cent of our total book is linked to external benchmark. The actual movement on the interest rate of loans will be a function of the liquidity available in the banking system,'' noted SBI chairman.

IPO action resumes this week as 2 issues open: Check dates, price band, other key details

BUSINESS

IPO action resumes this week as 2 issues open: Check dates, price band, other key details

Footwear company Campus Activewear and Rainbow Children's Medicare - a multi-specialty paediatric, obstetrics and gynaecology hospital chain are set to launch their IPOs this week between April 25-April 29.

Money market returns to pre-COVID timings from today: Check new working hours of G-Sec, Forex markets

BUSINESS

Money market returns to pre-COVID timings from today: Check new working hours of G-Sec, Forex markets

The opening times for the markets, including call money, commercial papers and government securities, have been restored to their pre-pandemic timing of 9am

Today's RBI policy may be most crucial after March 2020: Key indicators to watch

BUSINESS

Today's RBI policy may be most crucial after March 2020: Key indicators to watch

Most experts reckon that the central bank will refrain from tinkering with interest rates amid concern that its focus on boosting economic growth will put it behind the curve in tackling inflation.

Explained | Why sunflower oil prices in India may rise another 5-10% this year

BUSINESS

Explained | Why sunflower oil prices in India may rise another 5-10% this year

Ukraine and Russia account for 60 percent of world sunflower oil output and 76 percent of exports. India is the biggest edible oil importer of the world.

Decoding the Indian spice market | Shift from unbranded to branded spices won't be quick

BUSINESS

Decoding the Indian spice market | Shift from unbranded to branded spices won't be quick

The fragmented Indian spice industry is worth Rs 80,000 crore and the branded market is valued at Rs 30,000 crore and estimated to grow at an annual pace of 10-15 percent.

Zomato's 10-minute delivery plan | Orders may jump, could be a tailwind for revenue growth, say experts

BUSINESS

Zomato's 10-minute delivery plan | Orders may jump, could be a tailwind for revenue growth, say experts

''Zomato's new delivery model will raise the number of orders per delivery boy which may improve cost efficiency for the company,'' said Karan Taurani, Senior Vice President - Research Analyst, Elara Securities.

Explained | Key global and domestic triggers this week as analysts expect market volatility

BUSINESS

Explained | Key global and domestic triggers this week as analysts expect market volatility

On the domestic front, retail inflation data, wholesale inflation numbers, crude oil prices, and FII's behaviour will be key triggers for stock markets in the current holiday-shortened week.

Amid high oil prices, here's what the Street expects ahead of FOMC meet

BUSINESS

Amid high oil prices, here's what the Street expects ahead of FOMC meet

“The worst fear in the market is that the war not only intensifies in Ukraine but spreads outside the border of Ukraine,'' said Steve Englander, Global Head of G10 Fx Research & North America Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank.

Stagflation around the corner? Inflation, yes. But stagnant growth, not so much, says Mark Mobius

BUSINESS

Stagflation around the corner? Inflation, yes. But stagnant growth, not so much, says Mark Mobius

Talking about the situation in China and its market slump, Mobius explains that some of the money from there is beginning to find its way into India and other emerging markets.

"Sometimes the best thing is to do nothing": Mihir Vora's suggestion for retail investors on market sell-off

BUSINESS

"Sometimes the best thing is to do nothing": Mihir Vora's suggestion for retail investors on market sell-off

''While the situation is grim and there is no good news as of now, we also need to keep in mind that the stock prices have also moved quite rapidly,'' said Vora on the current market sell-off.

Russia-Ukraine tensions: JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, others raise crude price target as war intensifies

BUSINESS

Russia-Ukraine tensions: JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, others raise crude price target as war intensifies

Wall Street banks, including Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase & Co. have boosted their oil price forecasts, anticipating possible supply disruptions.

Startups likely to lease 29 million sq ft in 2022-24, fintech and logistics to drive demand

BUSINESS

Startups likely to lease 29 million sq ft in 2022-24, fintech and logistics to drive demand

While Bengaluru remains the startup hub, the Delhi-National Capital Region has emerged as the fastest-growing market, seeing a three-fold year-on-year increase in leasing by startups in 2021

Budget 2022: A break-up of this year's allocation for MRTS, metro projects

BUDGET

Budget 2022: A break-up of this year's allocation for MRTS, metro projects

Budget 2022 has allocated a sum of Rs 23,875 crore for mass rapid transit systems and metro projects.

Budget 2022: A recap of all railway announcements since its merger with Union Budget

BUSINESS

Budget 2022: A recap of all railway announcements since its merger with Union Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present Budget 2022 in the Lok Sabha on February 1 - which will be the sixth combined budget since the rail budget merged with the union budget in 2017.

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