Centre completes auction of 8 critical mineral blocks in big step to bolster self-reliance

IANS | November 7, 2024 3:02 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) The Ministry of Mines has successfully concluded the auction of 8 critical mineral blocks, launched under Tranche IV of the Auction of Critical and Strategic Mineral Blocks as part of India’s strategy to secure a steady supply of these minerals vital for sectors including electronics, EVs, defence, and renewable energy.

SC orders liquidation of Jet Airways

IANS | November 7, 2024 1:32 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered liquidation of cash-strapped Jet Airways, saying that the resolution plan, approved five years ago, is no longer capable of implementation.

Gold prices set to fall further after Donald Trump’s win

IANS | November 7, 2024 1:25 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Gold prices continue to fall after the US presidential election and on Thursday, the December future contracts of gold on MCX opened with a decline of 0.37 per cent at Rs 76,369 per 10 grams, while silver December future contracts were trading 0.24 per cent low at Rs 90,601 per kg.

Vehicle sales surge 32 pc on back of festive discounts, high rural incomes

IANS | November 7, 2024 11:25 AM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) The total retail sales of cars, two-wheelers and commercial vehicles in India surged by as much as 32 per cent in October to 28.33 lakh units from 21.44 units in the same month last year on the back of bigger discounts in the festive season and higher rural incomes, according to the Federation of Automobile Dealers' Association (FADA) data.