India’s oil consumption to surpass all by 2050! 5.4 million to 9.1 million bpd rise predicted; overall world energy share to hit 12%

India’s oil consumption is expected to surpass all other nations by 2050, driven by robust economic growth, accounting for over 12 per cent of global energy usage, according to BP’s chief economist Spencer Dale. As the world’s third-largest oil importer and consumer, and fourth-largest LNG importer, India’s oil demand is projected to rise from 5.4…

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US markets open in green: Tech boost aided by AMD-OpenAI deal lifts Wall Street; investors shrug off govt shutdown concerns

AI image used for representative purposes US stock markets began the trading day on a positive note this Monday, extending the previous week’s upward momentum. The rally was primarily driven by AMD’s artificial intelligence partnership with OpenAI, which helped overshadow worries about an extended US government shutdown.At market opening, the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged…

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Six firms get Sebi nod for IPOs: Lenskart, Wakefit among them; proceeds to fund expansion and brand initiatives and more

Lenskart, Wakefit get Sebi nod for IPOs Lenskart Solutions Ltd and five other companies, including Wakefit Innovations Ltd, have received Sebi’s approval for their initial public offerings (IPOs), according to a recent market regulator update.The regulatory approval was granted to Tenneco Clean Air India, Waterways Leisure Tourism (Cordelia Cruises operator), Shree Ram Twistex, and Lamtuf…

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FPI bearish bets at record high on Nifty futures: US tariffs, weak rupee spook investors; last week’s outflows near Rs 2 lakh crore

Bearish bets by overseas investors on Nifty futures surged to record levels last week, signifying their sustained equity sell-off amid weak sentiment triggered by US tariff actions on India.Data from the National Stock Exchange (NSE) shows that as of Friday, the bullish bets of foreign fund managers on Nifty index futures stood just above the…

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RBI overhauls digital payment security: New risk-based authentication for safer transactions – Here’s all you need to know

India’s digital payments ecosystem is set for a major security overhaul as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduces new authentication guidelines, effective April 2026. The new framework will require banks to adopt a risk-based model for verifying transactions — a move aimed at strengthening fraud prevention while keeping the payment experience smooth for users.Under…

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No impact of Trump pressure? Russia remains India’s main crude oil supplier; most economical option for Indian refiners

Russia remained the main supplier, delivering about 1.6 million bpd, constituting 34 per cent of total imports. (AI image) Donald Trump-led US government may be pressurising India to curb its crude oil trade with Russia, but Russian oil continues to form the biggest share in India’s crude import basket.India’s imports of Russian crude oil showed…

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Gold price prediction: What’s the gold rate outlook for October 6, 2025 week – why buy on dips is a good strategy?

Gold prices are extending their impressive rally, briefly breaching the $3,900 mark for the first time. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are expected to maintain their bullish streak in the coming days with any dips offering an opportunity to buy, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial services…

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