
Led by Poland & China, central banks turned net buyers of gold in April
The development comes after they were net sellers of the precious metal in March; Russia continues to offload the yellow metal
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The development comes after they were net sellers of the precious metal in March; Russia continues to offload the yellow metal
Letters to the Editor dated June 3, 2026

IMD forecast points to a deficient agri season this year

BSE Sensex ends 303.67 points lower at 73,492.60; NSE Nifty 50 settles 78 points lower at 23,405.60

Variable payouts and stock-linked rewards shape executive remuneration trends
To off-set costs, brands have settled on the quality of camera resolution, display technology and weight for newer models while improving the quality of older models and increasing their price

The pace of expansion accelerated after 2015-16, when coverage stood at 28.7 per cent, rising to 41 per cent in 2019-21

Wheels India appoints Harsha Viji as Additional Director
The 74-year-old leader is a trusted organisational hand of the Congress and one of its most prominent Dalit faces in Karnataka
The rising cost gap, particularly after recent CNG price hikes in cities like Mumbai, Chennai, and Bengaluru, is driving industry players to seek government support for LNG infrastructure and freight corridor development
Aquifers do not follow administrative boundaries. Community-based systems, as in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat have shown the way in aquifer management
The government needs to take steps to protect vulnerable sections of society while prioritising the use of fuel for essential activities