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For industry, the defining feature of India’s electricity framework has been the statutory need to cross-subsidise retail users. The draft bill proposes the undo this aspect, potentially transforming … Source link

Last Updated:October 18, 2025, 15:39 ISTSovereign Gold Bonds: The redemption has been permitted today, October 16, and the price has been fixed at Rs 12,567 a unit, which is 338.48% gain over the issue price of Rs 2,866.The Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) under the 2017-18 Series III were issued by the RBI on December 15, 2017.The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the final redemption of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) under the 2017-18 Series III, issued on December 15, 2017.The redemption has been permitted today, October 16, 2025, and the price has been fixed at Rs 12,567 per unit,…

As diyas light up your homes on Diwali day, Dalal Street too lights up with the glow of the trading screens. For one special hour, the stock market transforms into a sacred space where prosperity, belief, and business merge. This annual ritual, famously known as the ‘Muhurat Trading’, for many Indian investors is more than just a symbolic session. Let’s take a look at what is Muhurat Trading and how it has evolved over the time – The origin: A ritual born from belief The roots of Muhurat Trading traces to the early days of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).…

Matt Logan, EVP, Informa Markets Engineering, a leading B2B event producer for the advanced manufacturing industry.Manufacturing is a dynamic industry that touches every aspect of our daily lives. Whether it is the packaging on your morning cereal, the chord used to plug in your phone at night, the battery that keeps your EV car running, or the valve or pacemaker keeping your loved one alive, each material and solution was sourced by engineering professionals and built in a manufacturing facility. The manufacturing umbrella is all-encompassing, ranging from automation, plastics, clean energy, high-tech chips & boards, packaging materials and medical devices…

Mr Bancroft claimed his work, to reinforce the riverbank he owned, had not affected anyone else’s land. He admitted to the BBC that he had been carrying out the digging without the necessary Environment Agency permits and said he could not afford them. Mr Bancroft said he had stopped work in July 2025 when ordered to do so by an Environment Agency enforcement officer. Another local resident, Pauline Riley, said she was “frustrated and annoyed” with the response from the Environment Agency. “After four years of us telling them what he’s done, they’ve done nothing. They’ve not even been down…

Researchers from the University of Manchester have made a significant breakthrough in terms of catalyst technology. They have developed a new catalyst that has been shown to have a wide variety of uses and the potential to streamline optimization processes in industry and support new scientific discoveries. Image Credit: SeventyFour/Shutterstock.com Often regarded as the unsung heroes of chemistry, catalysts are essential for quickening chemical reactions and are required for the production of the majority of manufactured goods. For instance, polyethylene, a widely used plastic in everyday items like bottles, containers, and automotive components, aids in transforming harmful gases emitted from a car’s…

The CDEC division delivers small- and large-scale projects. Image: Bend-tech Group Bend-tech Group offers efficient, innovative and sustainable solutions to many mining problems. Comprised of four divisions, Bend-tech Group is a design, engineering and manufacturing leader. Those four divisions come together to create a company committed to supplying innovative and sustainable solutions across its divisions, making maintenance on-site safe, efficient and easy. CDEC – Consultation, design, engineering and construction Bend-tech’s CDEC division delivers small- and large-scale projects to mining and heavy industries in Australia and globally. Projects include access platforms and scaffold elimination, vehicle and pedestrian shedders, access and inspection…

EU industry chief Stephane Sejourne will hold urgent talks on Monday with European industries impacted by China’s curbs on rare earths exports.China, the world’s leading producer of the minerals used to make magnets crucial to the auto, electronics and defence industries, this month announced new controls on the export of rare-earth technologies.The European Union has already said the restrictions have forced some of the bloc’s companies to halt production and inflicted economic harm. Brussels is also coordinating with G7 partners on a response to China’s curbs. Now, Sejourne will convene executives from various industries by video link early Monday to…

On October 17, 2025, Sapient Capital LLC disclosed a purchase of 259,392 Eli Lilly and Company (LLY -2.02%) shares, for a total transaction value of $193,028,908.What HappenedSapient Capital LLC increased its stake in Eli Lilly and Company by 259,392 shares during Q3 2025, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated October 17, 2025 (SEC filing). The estimated transaction value was $193.03 million, based on the average closing price for Q3 2025. The fund now holds 1,477,879 shares worth $1.07 billion in Q3 2025.What Else to KnowBuy activity increased the position to 16.53% of Sapient Capital’s 13F…

As economic uncertainty deepens, the rush for gold continues — with prices for the precious metal topping US$4,300 for the first time this week.The going price for New York spot closed at a record US$4,326 per troy ounce on Thursday. Futures also traded as high at more than US$4,344 per troy ounce Thursday, before falling below the $4,300 mark Friday morning. Still, gold is up 6.7 per cent over the last week, marking one of its best weeks to date.Gold sales can rise sharply when anxious investors seek a “safe haven” for their money. For the U.S., the latest gains…