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August 27, 2026 7:21 PM

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Global crude oil prices rise moderately

 Global crude oil prices rose moderately today. Brent crude was trading 0.7 per cent up at 88 US dollars and 50 cents per barrel in intra-day trade. West Texas Intermediate crude was trading 0.4 per cent up at 82 US dollars and 50 cents per barrel, when reports last came in.

August 27, 2026 7:10 PM

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Gold and silver prices down

In the Indian bullion market today, 24 carat gold was 1.9 per cent down at 1,58,386 rupees per 10 grams while, Silver slipped 1.9 per cent to 2,39,500 rupees per kilogram.

August 27, 2026 7:07 PM

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Domestic markets end in red

  Benchmark domestic equity indices ended in negative territory today. The Sensex declined 539 points or 0.70 per cent to close at 76,934. The Nifty lost 117 points or 0.48 per cent to settle at 24,091. In the broader market at the National Stock Exchange, the Midcap 100 index and the Smallcap 100 i...

August 25, 2026 9:57 PM

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India’s energy demand expected to grow 2.5 times by 2047: Hardeep Puri

   Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri today said that country is not merely a participant in the global energy landscape but is increasingly shaping it as the world’s third-largest consumer of energy and oil. The Minister said that India is the third-largest refiner and fourth-lar...

August 25, 2026 6:35 PM

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Asian & European markets up

  In the Asian markets, South Korea's Kospi rose 0.7 per cent, and Japan's Nikkei 225 added half a per cent today. In European markets, Germany's DAX was trading 0.8 per cent up while, London's FTSE 100 added 0.2 per cent, when reports last came in. 

August 24, 2026 9:51 PM

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Govt lifts export restrictions on wheat flour and related products

  The government has lifted export restrictions on wheat flour and related products, opening the way for overseas shipments of atta, maida, semolina and other wheat-based products. According to the notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), the government has amended the...