The rupee had slipped to a record low of 96.96 against the US dollar on May 20. According to market participants, repeated RBI intervention prevented the currency from breaching the psychologically important 97-per-dollar mark. After sustained intervention by the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) to support the rupee during a period of heightened volatility triggered…
Nayara Energy cuts fuel and diesel prices NEW DELHI: Nayara Energy, India’s largest private fuel retailer, on Wednesday announced a reduction in petrol and diesel prices. Petrol prices have been cut by Rs 5 per litre and diesel by Rs 3 per litre across its nationwide retail network, becoming the first fuel retailer in more…
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), obesity rates have nearly tripled worldwide since 1975. At the same time, the increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods and frequent unhealthy snacking are increasingly contributing to obesity, diabetes and other metabolic disorders. Research published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition also indicates that snacks high in protein…
Both commercial LPG and ATF are deregulated fuels and their prices are revised on the first of every month in line with international benchmark rates. NEW DELHI: State-run oil marketing companies on Wednesday cut the price of commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 183.5 and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) by Rs 5 per litre, as global…
For the third consecutive Grand Slam, Osaka arrived at her first-round match with an exceptional fashion sense. On Tuesday, the four-time Grand Slam champion walked onto Court 3 at the All England Club wearing a flowing kimono with intricate embroidery and swinging sleeves. After defeating Elsa Jacquemot with a 6-1, 7-5 win, she revealed that…
Brent crude futures rose 33 cents, or 0.45%, to $73.28 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 34 cents, or 0.49%, to $69.84 a barrel. Crude oil prices rose on Wednesday as stalled talks between Iran and the US over a final agreement to end their conflict renewed concerns over crude supplies…
Protein has quietly become the nutrient everyone is talking about. From supermarket shelves lined with protein bars and shakes to social media posts calculating every gram, it seems everyone is trying to eat more of it. Yet long before protein became a wellness trend, Indian kitchens had already found one of the simplest and most…
Multiple indirect taxes have given way to a simpler structure, with 5% GST on electric vehicles, 18% as the standard rate for most vehicles. (AI image) By Parul Nagpal, Tax Partner, EY IndiaIndia’s automobile industry is entering an exciting phase of growth. Today, India is the world’s third-largest automobile market, contributing nearly 7% to GDP…
Japanese anime has dominated the global animation scene for decades, but in recent years, donghua has emerged as a worthy contender. With breathtaking visuals, unique storytelling, and a growing international fanbase, Chinese animation is producing some of the most exciting fantasy, action, and mystery series available today. If you’ve ever wondered what donghua is or…
Jet fuel prices cut down by Rs 5 per litre to Rs 110 NEW DELHI: The central government cut down the jet fuel, or aviation turbine fuel (ATF), prices for domestic airlines by Rs 5 per litre on Wednesday following a decline in international crude oil prices, offering some relief to after weeks of elevated…
