KOSPI volatility interruptions hit record high in H1 2026

IANS | July 5, 2026 10:33 PM

Seoul, July 5 (IANS) South Korea's bourse operator triggered a record number of Volatility Interruption (VI) measures on the benchmark KOSPI market in the first half of this year as the market swung sharply amid a strong rally, data showed on Sunday.

'Pakistan's energy crisis is rooted in policy failures'

IANS | July 5, 2026 7:56 PM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) In a world driven by technology, energy plays a dominant role, and most countries have evolved special mechanisms to ensure affordable and sustainable resources, but Pakistan is facing an energy crisis due to policy failures, according to an article in the Pakistani media.

Falling crude prices give RBI more room to support growth: Standard Chartered

IANS | July 5, 2026 7:12 PM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Falling global crude oil prices are giving the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and several other Asian central banks greater flexibility to focus on supporting economic growth, as lower energy costs ease inflationary pressures and improve external balances, according to Standard Chartered's Weekly Market View report.

E20 petrol has saved Rs 1.90 lakh crore forex, blending is global practice: Govt

IANS | July 5, 2026 5:37 PM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) The Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme has emerged as a key pillar of India's energy transition and biofuel strategy, which has saved the country's foreign exchange by reducing crude oil imports, lowered greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthened farmers' incomes through new market opportunities, according to a government factsheet issued on Sunday.

India to chair UNCTAD's Consumer Protection session in Geneva

IANS | July 5, 2026 3:30 PM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) India will chair the ninth session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts (IGE) on Consumer Protection Law and Policy, organised by the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on Monday, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs.