Gold and silver prices in India are predicted to stay strong in fiscal year 2026-27. Global uncertainty and demand for safe-haven assets will support prices. However, high interest rates could cap significant gains. Central bank purchases and industrial demand will also provide support. Volatility is expected to continue.

National highways will cease accepting cash payments at toll plazas from April 10, transitioning to a fully digital system. This move by the NHAI aims to enhance efficiency and reduce congestion by exclusively using FASTag and UPI. Concurrently, toll rates on national highways and expressways in Uttar Pradesh have seen a slight increase, affecting various…

President Trump reacted positively to a social media post indicating a surge of empty tankers heading to the U.S. to collect crude oil. This follows his assertion that the Strait of Hormuz will be opened, with or without Iran, ahead of high-level talks in Pakistan. Trump also stated the U.S.

Bangladesh is exploring a proposal to refine Russian crude oil in India before importing the finished fuel, aiming to ease supply pressures from the West Asia conflict. The Energy and Mineral Resources Division has requested approval to discuss a government-to-government agreement with India, as its local refinery cannot process Russian crude.

Under the proposed interim trade deal, the US has lowered tariffs on India from 50% to 18%. In August last year, Trump had imposed a 25% reciprocal tariff on India and an additional 25% penal tariff for India’s crude oil purchases from Russia.