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India arranging crude, LNG supplies from alternative sources, oil ministry official says

NEW DELHI, March 11 (Reuters) – India is arranging ‌crude and LNG supplies from ​alternative sources ​with two LNG cargoes ⁠on the ​way, Sujata Sharma, ​joint secretary in the federal oil ​ministry, said ​on Wednesday. She said that ‌the ⁠country’s liquefied petroleum gas output has gone up ​25% ​after ⁠the recent government order ​asking refiners ​to ⁠maximise cooking gas production.

Gold declines Rs 853 to Rs 1.62 lakh/10g amid global bearish sentiment

New Delhi, Mar 11 (PTI) Gold prices declined Rs 853 to Rs 1.62 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade on Wednesday tracking a bearish sentiment in the international markets amid mixed signals surrounding the ongoing conflict in West Asia. According to the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal for April delivery depreciated by Rs 853, or 0.52 per cent, to Rs 1,62,450 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 7,529 lots. Analysts said the recent gains in the precious metal prices faded as developments surrounding the conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran remained uncertain, keeping the investors

Rupee falls 16 paise to close at 92.01 against US dollar

Mumbai, Mar 11 (PTI) The rupee declined 16 paise to settle at 92.01 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, weighed down by a sharp rise in global crude oil prices and a stronger greenback as the war in West Asia raged on. FII outflows and weak sentiments in the domestic equity markets further pressured the local unit, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 91.92 against the US dollar and traded in the range of 91.85-92.06 before settling at 92.01 (provisional), down 16 paise from its previous close. The rupee staged a strong

Sensex, Nifty tumble nearly 2% as crude oil surges amid growing tensions in West Asia

Mumbai, Feb 11 (PTI) Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended nearly 2 per cent lower on Wednesday after a day’s breather following a spike in crude oil prices amid growing tensions in West Asia. Besides, sustained foreign fund outflows and selling in blue-chip bank stocks also drove the markets lower. The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,342.27 points or 1.72%, to settle at 76,863.71. During the day, it dropped 1,446.72 points or 1.84%, to 76,759.26. The 50-share NSE Nifty tanked 394.75 points or 1.63%, to end at 23,866.85. From the 30-Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Mahindra

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