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Government allows 15 banks to import gold & silver until March 2029; permission amid tons of metals stuck in customs​Business News Today: Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News

Typically, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, operating under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, issues a notification at the beginning of each financial year specifying the banks authorised by the Reserve Bank of India to import gold and silver.

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Shocker for India’s solar sector: US slaps 123% anti-dumping duty on imports​Business News Today: Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News

The US has slapped a hefty 123.04% anti-dumping duty on Indian solar cells and modules, citing “critical circumstances.” This, combined with existing duties, makes US shipments unviable. However, Indian solar firms have already diversified exports to Europe and West Asia, mitigating the immediate impact. The industry plans to challenge the “flawed” findings.

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India’s LPG consumption drops 13% in March amid Middle East supply disruptions​Business News Today: Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News

India’s cooking gas use plunged 13% in March, hit by Middle East conflict-induced supply snags. While household needs were prioritized, commercial LPG consumption saw a drastic drop. Domestic production was boosted to compensate for import disruptions, though overall fiscal year LPG demand still grew. Jet fuel demand remained flat, but petrol and diesel consumption showed…

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Russian crude with Indian touch: What is Bangladesh’s new crude sourcing strategy?​Business News Today: Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News

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.

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