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After BRICS, Donald Trump issues ultimatum to European Union: ‘Buy US oil and gas or face tariffs’
3 days, 13 hours ago

After BRICS, Donald Trump issues ultimatum to European Union: ‘Buy US oil and gas or face tariffs’

Live Mint  

US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on the European Union unless they commit to a “large-scale” purchase of US oil and gas. “I told the European Union that they must make up their tremendous deficit with the United States by the large-scale purchase of our oil and gas. The European Union has steeply increased its US oil …

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Airtel pays off ₹3,626 crore spectrum dues to Telecom Dept. for purchases in 2016
4 days, 14 hours ago

Airtel pays off ₹3,626 crore spectrum dues to Telecom Dept. for purchases in 2016

Live Mint  

Telecom major Bharti Airtel Ltd. announced on Thursday, December 19, that the company has paid off ₹3,626 crore in dues, which it owed to the Department of Telecom for the spectrums it acquired in 2016, according to an official statement. In the exchange filing, Bharti Airtel said that “it has prepaid ₹3,626 crores to the Department of Telecom clearing all …

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India’s record gold import said to be due to calculation error
4 days, 22 hours ago

India’s record gold import said to be due to calculation error

Deccan Chronicle  

A surge in gold imports that widened India’s trade deficit to a record last month and pushed the rupee to an all-time low was due to an error in calculation, according to people with knowledge of the matter.Officials double-counted gold shipments in warehouses following a change in methodology in July, the people said, asking not to be identified ahead of …

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A $6M banana, $350k watch, $270 nachos: The most outrageous purchases in 2024
5 days, 1 hour ago

A $6M banana, $350k watch, $270 nachos: The most outrageous purchases in 2024

Salon  

What’s on your holiday shopping list? Feeling hopeful, I asked, “Could you let me know if one comes in stock?” She took my number, but when I tried to specify color choices, the man cut me off with a dry laugh and a heavy French accent: “No, no, no, no, no — don’t be greedy.” I changed my mind and …

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India's gold imports to plunge in December after record November
6 days, 14 hours ago

India's gold imports to plunge in December after record November

Deccan Chronicle  

India's gold imports are poised for a sharp slowdown in December following record purchases in November, in the absence of any major festival and as rebounding prices prompt buyers to delay purchases, trade and government officials said.Lower imports by India, the world's second-biggest consumer of the precious metal, could cap a rally in global prices that hit a record high …

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Purchases For Earning Livelihood Qualify As Commercial Purposes If Operated Solely By Others: NCDRC
1 week, 2 days ago

Purchases For Earning Livelihood Qualify As Commercial Purposes If Operated Solely By Others: NCDRC

Live Law  

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, presided by AVM J. Rajendra held that purchases for earning a livelihood through self-employment qualify as commercial purpose if operated solely by others. Contentions of the Opposite Party The manufacturer argued that the machines were bought for commercial use to earn profits, so the complainant did not qualify as a consumer under the Act. …

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Musk says US is demanding he pay penalty over disclosures of his Twitter stock purchases
1 week, 3 days ago

Musk says US is demanding he pay penalty over disclosures of his Twitter stock purchases

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Elon Musk says the Securities and Exchange Commission wants him to pay a penalty or face charges involving what he disclosed — or failed to disclose — about his purchases of Twitter stock before he bought the social media platform in 2022. In a letter posted by Musk on the platform now called X, his lawyer Alex Spiro …

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Soaring demand drove up spending on power purchases in 2023-24: KSEB
1 week, 3 days ago

Soaring demand drove up spending on power purchases in 2023-24: KSEB

The Hindu  

The Kerala State Electricity Board spent ₹12,982.59 crore on power purchases in 2023-24, which was ₹2,418.36 crore more than the level approved by the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission for the fiscal. But the actual quantum purchased, to meet the soaring demand, was 25,585.32 mu at a cost of ₹12,982.59 crore, the KSEB said in a petition filed before the …

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Alkem Laboratories promoter's wife purchases luxury apartment for ₹185 crore in Mumbai's Worli
1 week, 3 days ago

Alkem Laboratories promoter's wife purchases luxury apartment for ₹185 crore in Mumbai's Worli

Hindustan Times  

Alkem Laboratories promoter Mritunjay Kumar Singh's wife, Seema Singh, has purchased a luxury apartment for ₹185 crore in the Worli area of Mumbai, according to property registration documents accessed by IndexTap. According to the documents, the apartment is spread across 14,866 sq ft and is located in an under-construction project named Lodha Sea Face being developed by listed real estate …

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Rewards and discounts: Unlocking the full potential of your FIRST SWYP EMI credit card
1 week, 4 days ago

Rewards and discounts: Unlocking the full potential of your FIRST SWYP EMI credit card

New Indian Express  

Rewards programs and discounts can significantly enhance your shopping experience, making every purchase more valuable. The IDFC FIRST Bank FIRST SWYP Credit Card is designed to do just that, offering a range of rewards, discounts, and exclusive merchant offers. With its unique rewards program and diverse discounts, the SWYP Credit Card takes your shopping and financial management to the next …

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How social media has changed the way we spend
2 weeks, 2 days ago

How social media has changed the way we spend

Salon  

Social media isn’t just about catching up with family, old friends or that random person you met at a bar five years ago. According to Capital One Shopping Research, 30% of digital consumers have purchased something because of an influencer or creator’s social media post. Buyer’s remorse When scrolling through social media, something might catch your eye and you immediately …

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India tops global gold purchases, adds 27 tonnes to the reserves
2 weeks, 4 days ago

India tops global gold purchases, adds 27 tonnes to the reserves

Live Mint  

Gold buying by central banks surged to 60 tonnes in October, mainly led by the Reserve Bank of India which added 27 tonnes of the precious metal to its reserves, the World Gold Council said on Thursday. India added 27 tonnes of gold in October, bringing its total gold purchases to 77 tonnes from January to October, according WGC data …

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At 78 tonnes, RBI’s Gold Purchases till Oct Second Highest After 2009
2 weeks, 4 days ago

At 78 tonnes, RBI’s Gold Purchases till Oct Second Highest After 2009

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: The Reserve Bank of India added 27 tonnes of gold to its reserves in October, taking its total gold purchases year-to-date to 78 tonnes, the highest since it bought 200 tonnes from IMF in 2009. With the October purchase, RBI’s total gold reserves touched 882 tonnes. India bought gold in the month which saw prices trading around Rs 76,000 …

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Credit Card Interest-Free Period: How to use it for debt-free purchases? 5 key tips
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Credit Card Interest-Free Period: How to use it for debt-free purchases? 5 key tips

Live Mint  

Used in the right manner, interest-free periods for credit cards can be one of the best tools in managing your spending and therefore improving your financial standing. Credit cards usually have a grace period, also referred to as an interest-free period, during which you are not charged interest on purchases even though you still have to pay back the loan …

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Black Friday goes digital as Americans rack up $10bn worth of online purchases
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Black Friday goes digital as Americans rack up $10bn worth of online purchases

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Americans spent a staggering …

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'Slow' ain't steady in retail anymore: How kiranas are fast losing out to Q-comm
3 weeks, 3 days ago

'Slow' ain't steady in retail anymore: How kiranas are fast losing out to Q-comm

India Today  

Quick commerce platforms, including top players like Blinkit, Zepto and Swiggy Instamart, hold just 1 per cent of the overall $570 billion Indian grocery market, but are posing a significant threat to the traditional kirana retail, which controls over 90 per cent market share, due to their attractive selling proposition of delivering goods within 10-20 minutes. The report ‘State of …

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Gold is bouncing back. Is now the time to dig in for big returns?
4 weeks ago

Gold is bouncing back. Is now the time to dig in for big returns?

Live Mint  

The last few weeks have been a roller coaster ride for gold. Sure enough the upward momentum snapped and gold fell from its peak of $2,790 per ounce reached on 30 October 2024 to $2,537 on 14 November 2024. The recent dip in gold price to the $2,537 per ounce mark has not even tested the first 31.8% Fibonacci support …

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What is a credit card? A comprehensive guide for beginners
4 weeks ago

What is a credit card? A comprehensive guide for beginners

Live Mint  

In today's hectic world, credit cards are vital tools for managing finances and making purchases. This article attempts to take you through the basics of credit cards, including benefits and usage, so you can make informed financial decisions. Credit cards are widely accepted online and offline and often come with rewards to keep them attractive for usage--mostly reward points, cashback, …

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School kids often regret in-game purchases, UNICEF survey finds
1 month ago

School kids often regret in-game purchases, UNICEF survey finds

NL Times  

Many children in the Netherlands between the ages of eight and 12 regret in-game purchases, a recent UNICEF survey has found. This refers to additional purchases of computer or video games in which users can buy money for loot boxes, weapons, skins, or virtual surprise chests, NOS reports. “Many of these games are free, but to really progress in the …

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Third of Dutch residents are postponing purchases in hopes of Black Friday deals
1 month ago

Third of Dutch residents are postponing purchases in hopes of Black Friday deals

NL Times  

About a third of Netherlands residents delay purchases in order to get a better deal on Black Friday. “Electronics and fashion dominate Black Friday purchases and together account for almost half of all spending,” the researchers said. Last year, roughly 7.1 million debit card transactions were completed on Black Friday using payment processor iDeal. The Dutch Payments Association also noted …

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48% credit card users solely rely on online shopping; over 80% benefit from e-commerce offers during festive season
1 month ago

48% credit card users solely rely on online shopping; over 80% benefit from e-commerce offers during festive season

Live Mint  

Most shoppers prefer using credit cards as a mode of payment for online shopping over in-store purchases. More than 48% of credit card users stated in a survey that they chose only credit cards to make payments on online purchases during the festive season. Credit card usage Around 45% users mostly chose credit cards for online purchases and a little …

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Should you make major purchases before Trump's tariffs?
1 month ago

Should you make major purchases before Trump's tariffs?

Salon  

Before Donald Trump became president, tariffs were a topic largely confined to history books. Several retailers affected by the tariffs Trump enacted in his first term have said they would likely raise prices on products if they are expanded in his second. While some tariffs have been in existence long before Trump's presidency, the U.S. enacted new tariffs during his …

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Is No Spend November Really Worth It? Heres What To Consider.
1 month ago

Is No Spend November Really Worth It? Heres What To Consider.

Huff Post  

d3sign via Getty Images Consider the pros and cons before you embark on a no-spend month like "No Spend November." “No Spend November is a challenge to avoid spending on anything outside your essentials like rent or mortgage, groceries, health care, bills and gas,” explained consumer finance and budgeting expert Andrea Woroch. “No Spend November isn’t actually about spending nothing …

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After PPE kits, now ventilators: More corruption found in BJP's Covid response
1 month ago

After PPE kits, now ventilators: More corruption found in BJP's Covid response

India Today  

Justice John Michael D’Cunha’s committee, which looked into the alleged Covid-19 scam that took place during the BJP-led government, has now exposed corruption in ventilator procurement. After irregularities in PPE kit purchases, ventilators have also come under the scanner, with the report revealing discrepancies amounting to Rs 173.26 crore in purchases made by the Medical Education Department. The report highlights …

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