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SBICAPS to prepare blueprint for metro takeover, Phase II rollout

Telangana presses Centre for procurement revision

Hyderabad's water availability turns precarious

AP Cabinet delivers major relief to employees

IIT Hyderabad launches nuclear technology orientation programme

‘SRIVANI Trust funds meant only for Hindu shrines’

Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu accuses Jagan of creating divisions in society

Telangana Darshini rollout discussed

Rich tributes paid to Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee

Market/Money

‘Cut fertiliser use through crop shift’

24-06-2026

Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) Chairman S Mahendra Dev on Tuesday called for urgent measures to reduce India’s dependence on chemical fertilisers through crop diversification, wider adoption of natural farming and productivity-linked incentives.

India remains reliant on Middle East LPG: S&P

24-06-2026

India remains heavily dependent on the Middle East for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports, with no immediate alternative capable of fully meeting the country’s demand, according to Pulkit Agarwal of S&P Global.

Aluminium deficit to persist, ING warns

24-06-2026

Global aluminium markets are expected to remain tight despite easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, according to ING Economics. The brokerage said supply losses caused by the conflict continue to weigh heavily on market balances, keeping the metal in deficit.

Bullion futures weaken on US Fed rate outlook

24-06-2026

Bullion futures declined sharply on Tuesday as gold and silver prices came under pressure due to a stronger US dollar and rising expectations of another US Federal Reserve rate hike later this year.

Gold faces pressure amid dollar strength

24-06-2026

Gold prices may remain under pressure in the near term as a stronger US dollar, elevated bond yields, according to the World Gold Council.

Maize climbs as monsoon lags, rice prices steady

24-06-2026

Grain prices showed mixed trends across key spot markets on Tuesday, with maize and wheat prices rising in select markets, while rice prices remained steady amid stable demand.

Chana rises on tight supply, tur falls

24-06-2026

Pulses prices showed a mixed trend in major spot markets across India on Tuesday, with chana prices rising on lower arrivals, tur declining due to weak demand, and urad remaining largely steady amid a lack of fresh market triggers.

US President Trump’s words help, mkts still seek proof

24-06-2026

Markets often climb a staircase of hope only to descend by a lift of doubt. Tuesday offered a timely reminder. Investors who had cheered signs of peace in the Middle East suddenly found themselves asking a more difficult question: can the peace last?

Pharma supply chain heavily dependent on Chinese imports

24-06-2026

India's pharmaceutical supply chain remains heavily dependent on Chinese imports, relying on them for 65% of critical active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), key starting materials (KSMs), and intermediates, particularly fermentation-based products, NITI Aayog said on Tuesday.

FCNR (B) swap facility covers only principal, excludes interest: RBI

24-06-2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday said the Foreign Currency Non-resident (Bank) [FCNR (B)] swap facility is a simple foreign exchange swap that only covers the original principal amount and excludes the interest component.

Govt to sell up to 2% in IRFC via OFS

24-06-2026

The government will sell up to 2% stake in Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) through an offer for sale (OFS) starting on Wednesday.

Chinese tech, investments welcome, but trade opening needs caution: CII

24-06-2026

Chinese investments and technology are welcome in India, but the country should adopt a careful and measured approach towards opening trade with Beijing, newly appointed Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) President R Mukundan said.