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RBI may pause on rate hikes at next meet also: ICICI official Prasanna

The central bank's surprise decision to hold its key repo rate steady, at 6.5 per cent

Rupee falls below 82 against US dollar after RBI hits pause on rate hikes

The rupee declined to an intraday low of at 82.06 per U.S. dollar versus 81.88 before the RBI policy announcement

RBI expansion of NDF access to help manage rupee volatility: Analysts

They were earlier permitted to transact in rupee NDF forex derivatives contracts with non-residents and with other eligible banks

Western curbs on Russian oil products redraw global shipping map: Analysis

The redrawing of the shipping map underscores the knock-on effects of Western efforts to punish Russia over its invasion of Ukraine last year, adding to fuel supply insecurity and pushing up prices

Delivery firm Dunzo secures $75 mn funding, lays off 30% of staff: Report

According to the report, under the new business model, Dunzo will cut about 50% of its dark stores and run only those that can be profitable or are nearing that threshold

India plans green hydrogen incentives of at least 10% of cost: Report

According to the report, the government will give incentives worth at least 30 Indian rupees per kg for production of green hydrogen fuel

Fuels from Russian crude oil get backdoor entry into Europe via India

Access to cheap Russian crude has boosted output and profits at Indian refineries, enabling them to export refined products competitively to Europe and take bigger market share

Rupee to cling to 82 against US Dollar ahead of RBI rate decision

Near-term momentum favours the rupee "on margin", a spot trader at a private sector bank said, but cautioned that important data points lined up through the week could fuel volatility on the rupee

RBI set to raise rates 25 bps on elevated inflation, keep hawkish stance

Retail inflation rose 6.44% year-on-year in February, easing from 6.52% in January but has remained above the RBI's mandated target range of 2%-6% for 10 out of the last 12 readings

Power generation grows at fastest pace in 33 years, fuelled by coal

Output from plants running on fossil fuels rose 11.2 per cent, the quickest growth in over three decades, thanks to a 12.4 per cent surge in electricity production from coal

S&P 500 dips, Treasury yields fall as soft data fuels recession worries

The Nasdaq joined the S&P 500 in the red, while defensive stocks helped buoy the Dow into positive territory, while 10-year Treasury yields extended their decline, touching levels last seen in Sept

Embattled Adani Group trumpets stable ties with international lenders

Several of the banks already have business relationships with the group, ties which the conglomerate has previously pointed to as a sign of its strength to counter Hindenburg's allegations

Refiners' February crude processing stays elevated amid robust demand

India's fuel demand hit its highest level in at least 24 years in February, with industrial activity in Asia's third biggest economy boosted by cheap Russian oil

Steel export falls five-year low, imports at four-year high in FY23

During April-January, India's imports of Russian steel reached an eight-year high, and shipments were nearly five times higher than in the same period a year ago

Amul India's former MD Sodhi joins Reliance Retail's grocery division

R.S. Sodhi, former managing director of India's largest dairy brand Amul, has joined the grocery division of Reliance Industries retail unit, a person with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters

Financials, IT aid rise in Indian shares ahead of RBI rate decision

The Nifty 50 closed 0.91% higher at 17,557.05, while the S&P BSE Sensex rose 0.99% to 59,689.31. Both the benchmarks have extended gains for a fourth session in a row

Gold price extends rally as weak US data bolsters Fed slowdown bets

The dollar index steadied, but was still near two-month lows, making bullion cheaper for buyers holding other currencies

India's Godrej Consumer Products estimates double-digit Q4 sales growth

India's Godrej Consumer Products Ltd on Wednesday estimated its sales grew in double digits in the 4th quarter, led by strong domestic demand for its home and personal care products

McKinsey shutting down restructuring business, reports Wall Street Journal

Some partners in the restructuring unit, called McKinsey RTS, were laid off and others are being absorbed into other practices, the report added

General Motors' 5,000 salaried workers take buyouts to leave company

GM will take a $1 billion charge in the first quarter, he said. The company had previously projected $1.5 billion in charges related to staff reductions