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Hormuz to home: How Middle East conflict is rewriting your kitchen math — Explained in 10 charts

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Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are directly impacting household budgets, driving up prices for everyday essentials like cooking oil, milk, and bread. Soaring global crude oil prices and a weakening rupee are increasing import, fuel, and transportation costs, leading to a domino effect on consumer goods and even healthcare services. from Business News Today: Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/6F1GRlc >

Indian crude basket below $100/bbl, 1st since March 6

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5-month duty relief for cotton imports

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Create 30-day strategic LPG reserve, govt instructs OMCs

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US stock markets today (May 30, 2026): S&P 500, Nasdaq extend record run as Dell jumps 33% on AI demand

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US stocks continued their record-setting rally, driven by strong earnings and AI optimism, pushing major indices higher. Despite inflation and geopolitical concerns, investor sentiment was buoyed by hopes of a US-Iran ceasefire extension, easing energy market pressures. Technology stocks, particularly Dell, led the gains as markets closed the week on a positive note. from Business News Today: Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/3wcE9G4 >

Subsidy bill set to spike due to fertliser payouts, cooking gas payouts

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Fertiliser Outgo May Hit 3.8L Cr, Oil Cos Losing 700/Cylinder from Business News Today: Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/hFyLM3Y >

How India’s net FDI went from $28 billion to $1bn in 2 years

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US homebuyers face fresh pressure as mortgage rates climb to 9-month high

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Cabinet okays Rs 25k crore scheme to modernise PDS scheme

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AI, AI Express, IndiGo to slash 250 domestic flights a day

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Gaming companies face Rs 2.5 lakh crore hit as SC upholds GST

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First make 50 cities completely clean: PM to urban affairs ministry, states

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Sebi to reform corp bonds to reduce over-reliance on banks

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Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records, brings deaths in Europe

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India crude processing falls 8.9% in April; Middle East supply shifts weigh on refiners

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To end price confusion, government to standardise edible oil packs

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With 4th hike in 11 days, petrol crosses Rs 100 a litre in capital

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India has 78 days of crude stock, no shortage of LPG: Government to parliament panel

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Stock market holiday: Will NSE and BSE remain closed for Bakri Eid this week?

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Stock markets will observe a shortened trading week with a closure on Thursday, May 28, for Bakri Eid. This marks the second holiday this month. Investors can anticipate several more market holidays throughout 2026, including those for Muharram, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Diwali. While some holidays fall on weekends, a special Muhurat Trading session is expected. from Business News Today: Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/8Eg6yM9 >

What is a claim? IRDAI seeks industry's standard definition

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In FY26, NTPC consolidated profit rises 15%

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Honda plans to line up 10 new car models by 2030

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FDI inflows rise 17% to record $95 billion

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Govt weighing steps to check current account deficit: Piyush Goyal

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Investors moving away from stocks, going for MFs: Sebi

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Financiers can't block borrower phones, online shaming barred

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RBI to align bank disclosure norms with global standards

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IBC recovery crosses Rs 4.11 lakh crore, over 8,800 insolvency cases admitted

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IndianOil profit soars 2.8 times in 2025-26

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Elon Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI

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A jury in Oakland ruled Elon Musk waited too long to sue OpenAI and its leaders, a decision that significantly benefits the AI company and its founders. The jury found Musk's lawsuit barred by the statute of limitations, a finding the judge indicated she agrees with. This ruling comes as OpenAI prepares for a potential IPO. from Business News Today: Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2fqRnIz >

Cart stars: Gen Z drives fashion, beauty e-sales

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Stopped from holding meets, Tata Trusts weighs options

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Tata Trusts is exploring options after a charity commissioner's order halted board meetings. This directive impacts administrative decisions and shareholder roles in Tata Sons. Trusts plan to seek clarification, argue against a blanket ban, or challenge the order in court, contesting its retrospective application. from Business News Today: Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/P1pWh8x >

Weather & then war lead to tears in India’s onion basket

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Maharashtra's onion farmers face devastating losses as prices plummet far below production costs. A combination of bumper harvests, weak demand, export disruptions, and unseasonal rains has led to crops rotting and farmers selling at a significant deficit. Many are demanding government intervention and compensation for their distress. from Business News Today: Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/24tXWVe >

CEA proposes sharp rise in fixed monthly power charges for consumers

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Vodafone rides govt relief, posts Rs 52k crore surprise profit

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After duty hike comes curbs on silver import

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‘India, UK work on steel issue for trade pact rollout’

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Petrol, diesel prices up by Rs 3, CNG by Rs 2, further hike likely; no change in piped gas yet

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Govt imposes Rs 3/litre windfall tax on petrol exports, cuts diesel and ATF export levies

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The government has imposed a Rs 3 per litre windfall tax on petrol exports while reducing levies on diesel and aviation fuel. These revised rates, effective May 16, aim to ensure domestic fuel availability and prevent excessive profits from elevated global crude oil prices amid the West Asia conflict. from Business News Today: Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/qbW0N4h >

Petrol, diesel prices: Check latest fuel rates in your city and state after Rs 3 increase

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Fuel prices have surged across India, with petrol now exceeding Rs 110 per litre in several states and diesel nearing Rs 100 in many regions. This hike, averaging Rs 3 per litre, follows sustained pressure from elevated global crude oil prices, exacerbated by the West Asia crisis. from Business News Today: Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/c9gqIY6 >

Sugar exports banned till Sept 30 to check prices

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Govt: Capex, developmental spending, subsidies to go on as planned

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Petrol and diesel prices may rise if Middle East crisis persists, says RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra

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Freights may see further rise: Mitsui OSK

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Mitsui OSK Lines anticipates further container rate increases due to a gap between rising bunker oil costs and freight rates, particularly in Asia. While a prolonged conflict could impact demand, the company remains bullish on India's growth, expanding its fleet for energy and vehicle transport. from Business News Today: Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/oqOILbZ >

Fragile ceasefire leaves Dalal-Street on edge, sensex falls 1.5k pts

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‘Unfair trade practice’: Consumer commission pulls up EPFO over decade-long PF delay, orders Rs 50,000 compensation

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Chandigarh Consumer Commission penalised EPFO Rs 50,000 for a decade-long delay in transferring provident fund. Software glitches were dismissed as an excuse for the significant lapse. The commission found EPFO guilty of deficiency in service and unfair trade practice, ordering compensation for the employee's prolonged wait for his PF funds. from Business News Today: Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/GfrdE0K >

Amid AI push, LTM ramps up fresher hiring by 40%

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LTM boosted fresher hiring by 40% and deployed over 1,500 AI agents in FY26 to enhance productivity. Simultaneously, the company increased reliance on overseas subcontractors, particularly in the US and Europe, while its permanent employee count grew overall, driven by India. from Business News Today: Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/Qze5nK4 >

Sensex tumbles 1,313 pts as West Asia tensions reignite

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Amid forex concerns, jewellers’ body asks govt to mobilise idle gold instead of curbing demand

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Net FPI outflows cross '2 lakh crore, top FY25 record within 5 months

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