‘Made in India’ phones go global: Smartphone exports jump 165 times to Rs 2.59 lakh crore

India’s electronics manufacturing sector has seen a major expansion over the last decade, with mobile phone exports recording a 165-fold increase between 2014-15 and 2025-26, the government said in Parliament on Wednesday.Mobile phone exports, which stood at around Rs 1,500 crore in 2014-15, have now reached approximately Rs 2.59 lakh crore in 2025-26, according to…

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Higher US LPG imports: Why Indian Oil is looking to acquire 50% stake in very large gas carriers

State-owned fuel retailers in India are expected to increase purchases of US LPG from 2027. India’s largest refiner, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), is planning to acquire a 50% stake in very large gas carriers (VLGCs). The move comes amid preparation to step up imports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the United States, according to…

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South Korea’s Kospi tumbles 6% as SK Hynix slide, AI spending worries trigger chip selloff

A screen shows the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at the Korea Exchange in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (AP Photo) South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index plunged 6% on Wednesday, dragged down by a sharp selloff in chipmakers after SK Hynix reported quarterly earnings that, despite surging nearly sixfold from a year…

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Gold price prediction today: What factors will determine gold’s movement? Check July 29, 2026 outlook

The spotlight this week is firmly on today’s FOMC policy decision, which is expected to set the tone for gold’s next major move. Gold price prediction today: Both gold and silver prices are expected to be volatile this week ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst – Commodities & Currencies,…

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India may soon get plastic notes: Why they are being introduced and what happens to paper money

The RBI has recently floated a tender to procure material for polymer banknotes. Soon you may be using plastic or polymer currency notes! The government has authorised the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to print an initial batch of 2 billion polymer banknotes for field trials, the government informed Parliament on Monday.The RBI has recently…

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Top stocks to buy or sell today: Stock recommendations for July 29, 2026 – check list

Top stocks to buy or sell today Stock market recommendations: United Breweries, and Max Healthcare are the top stocks to buy recommended by Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research at Anand Rathi Shares for July 29, 2026. Adani Enterprises has been identified as a sell call.United Breweries: Bullish Divergences Signal Potential ReversalBuy: Rs 1,430–Rs 1,410…

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Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: Bullion slips as Fed decision, stronger dollar keep traders cautious

Gold Rate Today: Peace talks cap safe-haven demand According to market experts, hopes of improving relations between the US and Iran also contributed to weakness in precious metals. Analysts at Mirae Asset ShareKhan noted that gold traded lower even as crude oil prices declined for a third consecutive session amid optimism over continued diplomatic engagement….

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