
Oman’s bold new expat permit pricing: Fee hikes and discounts to push Omanisation goals
Oman is revolutionising foreign worker hiring with a tiered fee system for work permits, directly linking costs to national employment targets. Companies meeting local hire ...

Impact of GST rate cuts fading? FMCG prices rise up to 5%; what’s fueling the latest hike
Indian consumer goods companies are raising prices by up to 5% due to rising input costs and a weakening rupee. This follows a period of ...

Gold price prediction today: When will gold rates resume upward bullish trend? Check outlook
Gold price prediction today: Maneesh Sharma, AVP – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers is of the view that gold prices are ...

Next station is Meerut: Get ready for India’s fastest metro at 120 kmph
Meerut is set to launch India’s fastest metro, boasting a maximum operational speed of 120 kmph. This 21-kilometer corridor will connect Meerut South to Modipuram ...

Asian stocks today: Nikkei adds over 700 points after US-Japan deal; markets in China, Korea remain shut
Asian markets saw a slight uptick as investors assessed US-Iran nuclear talks and Japan’s substantial investment pledges to Washington. Tokyo led the gains, buoyed by ...

Bank holiday today: Are banks open on closed on February 18? Check state-wise details
Planning a bank visit? Be aware that Indian banks observe both national and state holidays, leading to varied closures. Today, February 18, Sikkim banks are ...

Stock market today: Nifty50 ends above 25,800; BSE Sensex up over 280 points
Stock market today: The 30-share BSE Sensex rose 283.29 points, or 0.34 per cent, ending a volatile trading day at 83,734.25 after touching an intraday ...

US, Japan seal ‘massive’ trade deal; Tokyo to invest $550 billion in America; key details of the pact
President Trump announced a “MASSIVE Trade Deal with Japan,” unveiling $36 billion in Japanese investment for US projects. These initiatives, focusing on energy, power generation, ...

Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for February 18, 2026 – check list
Stock market recommendations: Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers recommends buying Bharti Airtel, Finolex Industries, and Coal India as ...





