Oil prices fall below $80 per barrel, while U.S. stocks drift
The article discusses a significant drop in global oil prices below $80 per barrel, influenced by optimism surrounding a potential U.S.-Iran deal that could reopen the Strait of...
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17 June 2026
16 June 2026
Odisha marine fishers stop going to sea for fishing due to “abnormal” diesel cost
Marine fishers in Odisha, under the Odisha Marine Fish Producers Association (OMFPA), have halted fishing operations due to an 'abnormal' increase in diesel costs. They are forc...
Export duty on diesel, ATF hiked with petrol unchanged
The government has increased the export duty on diesel to ₹14 per litre and on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to ₹12.5 per litre, while keeping the levy on petrol unchanged at ₹1.5...
15 June 2026
The price of prestige: Is status up for sale?
The article explores the 'Veblen Effect,' where certain goods become more desirable as their price increases, driven by the pursuit of visibility, prestige, and status rather th...
13 June 2026
Retail inflation at 16-month high of 3.9% as food items get dearer
Retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to a 16-month high of 3.9% in May 2026, primarily driven by increasing food prices, particularly tomatoes and ...
11 June 2026
22 more applicants approved under PLI scheme for textiles
The Union government has approved 22 new applicants under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for textiles, projecting an investment of ₹2,339.14 crore, a turnover of ₹...
SEBI proposes to limit salary disclosure of AMC top employees
SEBI has proposed to limit the disclosure of senior executive salaries in Asset Management Companies (AMCs) by moving from individual-level to group-level disclosure. The propos...
08 June 2026
Health is wealth and both wear away
The article discusses the steep rise in health insurance premiums in India, attributing it primarily to high medical inflation (around 15% annually). It highlights the financial...
The retirement trap India is walking into unprepared
India faces a significant challenge with its rapidly aging population, projected to reach over 34 crore by 2050, with most households financially unprepared for retirement. The ...
07 June 2026
Domestic LPG price hiked by ₹29 per 14.2-kg cylinder
Domestic cooking gas (LPG) prices have been hiked by ₹29 per 14.2-kg cylinder, marking the second increase in three months. This rise, along with increases in petrol, diesel, an...
02 June 2026
ED attaches assets worth ₹1,595 crore in PACL case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached 14 immovable properties worth ₹1,595.85 crore belonging to Gian Sagar Educational & Charitable Trust in connection wi...
24 May 2026
Hutti in Karnataka, India's only functional gold mine, dazzles as prices soar in world market
The article highlights the significant financial gains of Hutti Gold Mines Company Ltd. (HGML), India's only functional gold mine in Karnataka, due to soaring global gold prices...