Global oil prices climbed on Monday, October 12, 2026, as escalating conflict in the Middle East and fresh attacks on commercial shipping raised concerns about crude oil supplies. Brent crude futures ...

India is reviewing trade barriers faced by its services exporters in China, with the Commerce Department compiling a list of restrictions that could limit Indian companies’ access to the Chinese ...

India’s rice exporters have introduced a bulk-shipping initiative aimed at reducing freight costs for Basmati rice shipments to Iraq by nearly 74%, from around $350 to $90 per metric tonne. The ...

The Indian stock market fell on Monday, October 12, 2026, as the Sensex and Nifty surrendered their early gains amid concerns over rising crude oil prices, higher bond yields and continued foreign ...

Japan invested $5.71 billion in India during April-June 2026, becoming the largest FDI source. Japan accounted for nearly 29% of India’s total $19.81 billion equity FDI inflows. Investment exceeded ...

New Delhi, October 11 — Air India and Air India Express have revised fuel surcharges on domestic and select international flights, with domestic passengers now paying up to ₹1,200 extra and some ...

UPI Charges: Proposed 0.4% MDR on certain merchant payments above ₹2,000 remains under discussion. Customer Impact: MDR is paid by merchants or payment providers, not automatically charged to UPI ...

India-US Trade Deal Faces Fresh Uncertainty as Tariff Rules Change, Piyush Goyal Signals Reassessment. Highlights. Trade Deal: India and the US have yet to finalise their proposed ...

Gold Rate Today, October 11, 2026: Gold continues to remain an expensive purchase for Indian households, particularly for families planning weddings, festive shopping or long-term investments.

Bank Holidays: Check the bank holiday schedule from October 12 to October 18, 2026. Regional Holiday: Banks in Agartala will observe a local holiday during the week. Branch Services: Cash deposits, ...

New Delhi, October 10 — Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that the proposed India-US trade pact will be finalised while keeping the changed circumstances since February in mind.

Millions of Indians using UPI for everyday payments may get more time before the proposed new merchant charges come into effect. The government is considering postponing the implementation of a 0.4% ...