Chevron sees pathway to grow Venezuela production by 50%, US energy secretary says

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on ​Friday that Chevron saw a pathway to ‌grow its Venezuela production by ​50%, with his comments coming after a meeting that President Donald…

Trafigura and Vitol agree to help sell Venezuelan oil at US government request

Commodities ‍trade houses Trafigura and Vitol have agreed to provide logistical and ​marketing services for the sale of Venezuelan oil ‌at the request of the U.S. government, ​a Trafigura spokesperson…

Australia, India invited to G7 finance talks on critical minerals

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Australia and several other countries ‍would join a meeting of finance ministers from the Group of ​Seven advanced economies that he is hosting in…

Reliance in talks with US for permit to buy Venezuelan oil

India’s Reliance Industries is seeking approval from the U.S. to resume ‌purchases of Venezuelan crude, two sources familiar with the matter said on ​Friday, as the private refiner looks to…

Sebi reduces the expense ratio of mutual fund AMCs. What does it mean for the Indian stock market? Explained

India’s capital market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), has reduced the expense ratio—the annual fee that mutual fund asset management companies (AMCs) charge investors to manage…

Stock market today: Trade set up for Nifty 50 to Indian Rupee; 8 stocks to buy or sell on Thursday — 18 December 2025

Stock market today: Global markets enter today’s session on a cautious footing following a sharp overnight sell-off in the US. The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow extended their losing streak…

Global uncertainty could create a 3–5% downside, warns Sushant Bhansali; sees small-cap stocks reviving in 2026

India’s equity markets may be entering a phase of cautious optimism, said Sushant Bhansali, CEO, Ambit Asset Management, in an interview with LiveMint. He believes the Nifty is positioned for…

Rupee traders on alert for RBI follow-through amid risk-off mood

By Nimesh Vora MUMBAI, Dec 18 (Reuters) – The Indian rupee is likely to open little changed to marginally weaker on Thursday, with traders watching for the Reserve Bank of…

KSH International IPO Day 3: Issue subscribed 80% so far. GMP, others details, apply or not?

The initial public offering (IPO) of KSH International, which opened for bidding on Tuesday, December 16, has entered its last day today, December 18. This means that investors can apply…

Stocks to watch: Ola Electric, L&T, NTPC, Titagarh Rail among 10 shares in focus today; Check list here

Stock market today: Indian benchmarks, the and Nifty 50, extended losses for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, December 17, weighed down by continued weakness in the rupee, sustained foreign…