Street basks in Diwali glow: Benchmark indices post best week in 6 years

Petrol and diesel prices remained largely unchanged across Indian cities on November 7 despite fluctuations in global crude oil rates amid tensions in the Middle East. Meanwhile, India's fuel consumption surged in October to its highest level since March 2026.

The exchange is seeking to bring domestically recycled gold and household holdings into the formal financial system through electronic receipts

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The investigation follows complaints alleging tender violations, excess quarrying and fabricated transport permits across 28 river sand quarries in Tamil Nadu.