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JSW Steel aims to eliminate iron ore imports as domestic supply improves
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JSW Steel aims to eliminate iron ore imports as domestic supply improves

JSW Steel, India’s largest iron ore importer, plans to phase out imports as new domestic mines and logistics infrastructure come online, shielding its costs from…

Livemint Aug 21, 2026
Hindustan Zinc shares jump 7% in two sessions. What’s triggering the rally?
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Hindustan Zinc shares jump 7% in two sessions. What’s triggering the rally?

Hindustan Zinc shares rose 4% as silver prices climbed for a third straight session, taking the stock’s two-day gain to 7%. The company, one of…

The Times of India Aug 21, 2026
Congress demands review of E20 move, says 'anti-people' fuel policy unacceptable to country
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Congress demands review of E20 move, says 'anti-people' fuel policy unacceptable to country

Congress criticizes the Modi government's E20 fuel policy for increasing inflation. The policy allegedly causes higher prices for essential food items like sugar and rice.…

The Times of India Aug 21, 2026
Gold prices rise Rs 6,400/10g in 3 days; silver jumps Rs 13,000/kg despite Middle East tensions. Big rally brewing?
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Gold prices rise Rs 6,400/10g in 3 days; silver jumps Rs 13,000/kg despite Middle East tensions. Big rally brewing?

Gold and silver prices rose for a third straight session on the MCX on Friday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and expectations of controlled…

The Times of India Aug 21, 2026
Kerala: Onam sales of Supplyco cross ₹200 cr, draw 26 lakh customers
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Kerala: Onam sales of Supplyco cross ₹200 cr, draw 26 lakh customers

Supplyco's Onam sales exceed ₹200 crore, attracting 26 lakh customers through special fairs and subsidized products in Kerala.

BusinessLine Aug 20, 2026
Nifty holds gap-up gains in tight range; financials lead, metals drag
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Nifty holds gap-up gains in tight range; financials lead, metals drag

At 12.15 pm, the Sensex was at 77,449.38, up 539.70 points or 0.70%, while the Nifty 50 was at 24,217.20, up 138.90 points or 0.58%

BusinessLine Aug 20, 2026
Silver ETFs surge up to 6% as cooling US yields lift precious metals
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Silver ETFs surge up to 6% as cooling US yields lift precious metals

Tata Silver ETF, Nippon Silver ETF, HDFC Silver ETF, SBI Silver ETF, Axis Silver ETF, DSP Silver ETF, Groww Silver ETF all gained over 4…

Business Standard Aug 20, 2026
Ogun ex-lawmaker urges FG to institutionalise food bank programme
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Ogun ex-lawmaker urges FG to institutionalise food bank programme

Former Ogun lawmaker, Kayode Oladele, praises First Lady’s food bank initiative and urges the Federal Government to institutionalise the National Food Bank Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-ex-lawmaker-urges-fg-to-institutionalise-food-bank-programme/

The Punch Aug 20, 2026
Singapore police look into iron ore trader Radiant World
Commodities

Singapore police look into iron ore trader Radiant World

Company has fast become one of the biggest players in global commodities market

Biztoc.com Aug 20, 2026
US securities regulator proposes crypto fundraising rules: What changes now
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US securities regulator proposes crypto fundraising rules: What changes now

The proposed rule seeks to create routes for eligible crypto issuers to raise capital and clarify when an investment contract linked to a non-security crypto…

Business Standard Aug 19, 2026
Oil Prices Rise for Fourth Day as Hormuz Traffic Slows
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Oil Prices Rise for Fourth Day as Hormuz Traffic Slows

Crude oil prices extended their gains for the fourth day today as fresh tanker-tracking data suggests traffic via the Strait of Hormuz has slowed further…

OilPrice.com Aug 19, 2026
Market opens lower amid weak global cues
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Market opens lower amid weak global cues

At 09:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex declined 159.90 points or 0.20% to 77,078.56. The Nifty 50 index lost 56 points or…

Business Standard Aug 19, 2026