Crude oil markets react to impact of Ukraine strikes, Trump’s Venezuela threat

Crude oil markets react to impact of Ukraine strikes, Trump’s Venezuela threat


Crude oil futures traded higher on Tuesday morning as markets analysed the impact of Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure over the weekend and US President Donald Trump’s threat to close airspace over Venezuela.

At 9.57 am on Tuesday, February Brent oil futures were at $63.24, up by 0.11 per cent, and January crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $59.43, up by 0.19 per cent. December crude oil futures were trading at ₹5346 on Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) during the initial hour of trading on Tuesday against the previous close of ₹5324, up by 0.41 per cent, and January futures were trading at ₹5340 against the previous close of ₹5321, up by 0.36 per cent.

Following the Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure over the weekend, the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) had suspended loadings at its terminals after one of the two single point moorings (SPM) was damaged by attacks.

A Reuters report, which quoted Russia’s Kommersant daily, said the CPC has resumed oil shipments from one SPM at its Black Sea terminal. It said that oil loadings had resumed via the SPM 1, while SPM 2 was damaged.

ING Think’s Commodities Feed said on Monday that the CPC terminal, which is located at Novorossiysk port in Russia, predominantly ships Kazakhstan crude oil. Shipments from the CPC terminal have averaged around 1.48 million barrels a day so far this year, up roughly 200,000 barrels a day from last year, it said.

Meanwhile, Trump’s threat on Venezuela to close airspace over the nation has increased oil supply risks for Venezuelan crude oil. According to ING Think’s Commodities Feed, Venezuela exports around 800,000 barrels a day of crude oil, of which most of the crude oil will head to China.

December natural gas futures were trading at ₹439 on MCX during the initial hour of trading on Tuesday against the previous close of ₹433.50, up by 1.27 per cent.

On the National Commodities and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), December dhaniya contracts were trading at ₹10,436 in the initial hour of trading on Tuesday against the previous close of ₹10,568, down by 1.25 per cent.

December jeera futures were trading at ₹21,525 on NCDEX in the initial hour of trading on Tuesday against the previous close of ₹21,710, down by 0.85 per cent.

Published on December 2, 2025



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RBI governor releases five-year national financial inclusion strategy

RBI governor releases five-year national financial inclusion strategy


Sanjay Malhotra, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India
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Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Monday released a national strategy aimed to deepen financial inclusion over the next five years.

The ‘National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (NSFI): 2025-30 emphasises a synergistic ecosystem approach, improving the quality and consistency of last-mile access and effective usage of financial services.

The strategy lists out five objectives called ‘Panch-Jyoti’ that are aimed at elevating the state of financial inclusion in the country and 47 action points to achieve.

These include adopting a gender-sensitive approach for women-led financial inclusion and differentiated strategies for improving the financial resilience of households, especially for the underserved and vulnerable segments, as per an official statement.

Efforts are also centred around improving the availability and use of an equitable, responsible, suitable, and affordable bouquet of financial services to achieve financial safety and financial security for households and micro enterprises, the RBI said.

The Panch-Jyoti strategy is also focusing on synergising livelihood, skill development and support ecosystem and its linkages with financial inclusion, the central bank said.

In his foreword, Malhotra said that the earlier five-year strategy ending in 2024 has achieved its objectives.

Efforts will also be made to leverage financial education as a tool for promoting financial discipline, and strengthen the quality and reliability of customer protection and grievance redressal measures.

The five-year strategy has been framed under the aegis of Technical Group on Financial Inclusion and Financial Literacy (TGFIFL) following country-wide discussions with various stakeholders by the RBI and consultations involving the Department of Economic Affairs and Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, Securities and Exchange Board of India, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, National Skill Development Corporation, and National Centre for Financial Education.

Published on December 2, 2025



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Why Reliance, Bank of Maharashtra, Bharat Dynamics, IRB InvIT, Coromandel Intl, NTPC, KEI Industries, Viceroy Hotels, Amber Enterprises GHV Infra, Ambuja Cements, Fineotex Chem, Shree Cement, East India Drums will remain in focus on Tuesday (December 2)

Why Reliance, Bank of Maharashtra, Bharat Dynamics, IRB InvIT, Coromandel Intl, NTPC, KEI Industries, Viceroy Hotels, Amber Enterprises GHV Infra, Ambuja Cements, Fineotex Chem, Shree Cement, East India Drums will remain in focus on Tuesday (December 2)


Reliance Industries has completed the merger of Star Television Productions Ltd (STPL), a subsidiary of the company, with Jiostar, according to regulatory updates. On November 14, 2024, Reliance had informed of the scheme of arrangement for the merger of STPL with Star India, now known as Jiostar India, another subsidiary of the company.

The Government plans to sell up to 6 per cent of the total issued and paid-up equity share capital of Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) via an offer-for-sale (OFS) at a floor price of ₹54 per equity share. The OFS will open on December 2 and close on December 3, a Department of Financial Services notice to the exchanges, said. The government currently owns 79.60 per cent stake in the public sector bank, with the balance 20.40 per cent being held by the public. 

IRB Infrastructure on Monday said its board has approved the sale of its Gandeva Ena (VM7) hybrid annuity model project, which forms part of the upcoming Delhi Mumbai Greenfield Expressway Project, to IRB InvIT Fund for ₹513 crore. IRB Infrastructure, in a statement, said it will receive ₹513 crore as 100 per cent equity consideration from the IRB InvIT Fund upon completion of the transfer, and the project debt will also be transferred.

Coromandel International Ltd’s board has approved two major decisions: a substantial investment in its subsidiary’s rights issue and the establishment of a new wholly-owned subsidiary in the Philippines.

NTPC Ltd on Monday announced transferring Kerandari Coal Mine to its wholly-owned subsidiary NTPC Mining Ltd (NML), as part of an agreement. On October 1, NTPC transferred Chatti Bariatu Coal Mine and Badam Coal Mine, located in Jharkhand, to NML in line with the amended Business Transfer Agreement (BTA) dated September 17.

GHV Infra Projects has received a Work Order from GHV (India) Private Ltd for execution of Civil, MEP and finishing work for the buildings in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. The work order is valued at approximately Rs. 109 crore and is to be completed within 30 months from the date of commencement of work.

Ambuja Cements Ltd has commissioned a 4 mtpa brownfield expansion of Clinker Unit in Bhatapara, Chhattisgarh. With the commissioning of this Clinker Unit, Ambuja Cements’ consolidated clinker capacity has increased to 66 mtpa.

Fineotex Chemical Ltd has successfully exercised warrants on a preferential basis on November 21. Shares have been allotted to a mix of promoter and non-promoter investors. The promoter group has participated in the exercise of warrants. The funds raised will be deployed towards working capital requirements and for potential acquisitions, supporting expansion plans and strengthening its position in domestic and international markets.

Bangur Concrete, part of the ‘Bangur’ Master Brand of Shree Cement Ltd., has commissioned a new Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) plant in Baidyabati, Kolkata. With a production capacity of 60 cubic meters per hour, the launch expands the company’s nationwide network to 26 RMC plants.

Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL) has secured additional orders worth ₹2,461.62 crore since the last disclosure on 13 November 2025 from the Indian Army. Majors orders received include ATGMs and SAM (Emergency Procurement).

For the month of November, Afcons Infrastructure Ltd has secured orders valued at ₹884 crore for civil infrastructure works, under its Marine and Industrial Business Unit (BU). The orders involve Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts.

East India Drums and Barrels Manufacturing Ltd, earlier known as Precision Containeurs, has received a Letter of Acceptance from Indian Oil Corporation Ltd for the supply of Steel Drums/Barrels, valued at Rs. 11,76,95,000. The barrels will be supplied to Asaoti, Haryana.

KEI Industries Ltd has started trial production (first phase for LT/HT Cables) at its green field unit located at Sanand-II, BoI Engineering Industrial Estate GIDC, Ahmedabad. Commercial production at the new unit is expected by December 10, 2025.

The board of Viceroy Hotels has approved the acquisition of SLN Terminus Hotels and Resorts Private Ltd for ₹206.00 crore. The company operates a Marriott-associated hotel on leased premises (9th-12th floors) with 75 long-stay rooms, admeasuring 1,65,000 sq. ft. plus parking and an undivided land share of 2,442 Sq Yds situated at Gachibowli, Hyderabad, owned by its shareholders and others.

Trent informed the exchanges that NCLT has approved the amalgamation of the two step-down subsidiaries of the company i.e. Fiora Hypermarket Ltd (amalgamating company) with Fiora Online Ltd (amalgamated company’).

Amber Enterprises India announced that its material subsidiary, IL JIN Electronics (India) has acquired 80 per cent stake in Shogini Technoarts on 1 December 2025 for a total purchase consideration of ₹506 crore. Consequently, Shogini has become a subsidiary of IL JIN and a step-down subsidiary of Amber Enterprises India.

Published on December 2, 2025



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घर खरीदने का प्लान? जानें कौन सा बैंक दे रहा है सबसे सस्ता होम लोन

घर खरीदने का प्लान? जानें कौन सा बैंक दे रहा है सबसे सस्ता होम लोन


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Home Loan Interest Rates India: बहुत से लोगों के जीवन का सपना होता है कि, उनका अपना घर हो. हालांकि, आजकल आमलोगों के लिए घर खरीदना काफी मुश्किल हो गया है. हर दिन घर की कीमतें आसमान पर पहुंच रही हैं. टियर-1 और टियर-2 शहरों की बात करें तो, घरों की कीमतें करोड़ों रुपए तक पहुंच गई हैं.

ऐसे में बहुत से लोग घर खरीदने के लिए बैंक से होम लोन का सहारा लेते हैं. अगर आप भी बैंक से होम लोन लेने की योजना बना रहे हैं तो, आपको देश के प्रमुख बैंकों की होम लोन की ब्याज दरों की जानकारी जरूर लेनी चाहिए. ताकि आपको किसी तरह का आर्थिक नुकसान न हो. साथ ही आप खुद के लिए सबसे बेस्ट होम लोन का चुनाव कर सकें….

1. स्टेट बैंक ऑफ इंडिया (SBI) होम लोन 

देश के सबसे बड़े सरकारी बैंक SBI में होम लोन की शुरुआत करीब 7.50 फीसदी ब्याज दर से होती है, जो ग्राहक की प्रोफाइल और सिबिल स्कोर के आधार पर 10.75 प्रतिशत तक जा सकती है. यानी आपका क्रेडिट स्कोर जितना बेहतर होगा, उतना कम ब्याज आपको चुकाना पड़ेगा.

2. बैंक ऑफ बड़ौदा होम लोन 

बैंक ऑफ बड़ौदा अपने ग्राहकों को होम लोन की शुरुआत 7.35 प्रतिशत की ब्याज दर से करता है. ब्याज दर आगे ग्राहक की क्रेडिट प्रोफाइल और अन्य शर्तों के आधार पर बदल सकती है.

3. बैंक ऑफ इंडिया

बैंक ऑफ इंडिया अपने ग्राहकों को 7.35 फीसदी से 12.15 प्रतिशत की ब्याज दर पर होम लोन उपलब्ध करवाता है. होम लोन की ब्याज दरें ग्राहक की आय, क्रेडिट स्कोर और प्रोफाइल के आधार पर बदल सकती है. 

4. आईसीआईसीआई (ICICI) बैंक होम लोन 

देश की जानी-मानी प्राइवेट बैंक आईसीआईसीआई बैंक अपने ग्राहकों को 8.75 प्रतिशत से 11.80 प्रतिशत के बीच की ब्याज दर से होम लोन उपलब्ध करवा रहा है.

5. एचडीएफसी (HDFC) बैंक होम लोन 

देश की सबसे बड़ी प्राइवेट बैंकों में शुमार एचडीएफसी अपने ग्राहकों को 7.90 प्रतिशत से 13.20 प्रतिशत तक की ब्याज दरों पर होम लोन ऑफर कर रहा है.

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Stock Market Live Updates 2nd Dec 2025: Stock to buy today: Granules India (₹568.70) – BUY

Stock Market Live Updates 2nd Dec 2025: Stock to buy today: Granules India (₹568.70) – BUY


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  • December 2, 2025 06:43

    Stock to buy today: Granules India (₹568.70) – BUY

    The short-term outlook is bullish for Granules India. The rise on Monday has taken the share price well above the 21-Day Moving Average (DMA). It also confirms the end of the correction that was in place since mid-October this year. Strong support is around ₹550 which can limit the downside.

    Stock to buy today: Granules India (₹568.70) – BUY

    Buy Granules India shares at ₹569; target ₹600-605 with a bullish outlook and strategic stop-loss recommendations.

Published on December 2, 2025



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Lionel Messi to visit Hyderabad; CM Revanth Reddy to kick off friendly football match

Lionel Messi to visit Hyderabad; CM Revanth Reddy to kick off friendly football match


Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, an enthusiastic football player, has been practising ahead of the match

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is expected to kick off a friendly football match to be attended by legend Lionel Messi during his visit to Hyderabad on December 13.

Official sources on Monday said details of the event would be finalised in a few days.

The match, to be organised as part of the Congress government’s celebrations to mark its second anniversary, would take place at the Uppal stadium here.

Reddy, an avid football fan and player, is likely to begin the match by kicking the ball.

CM gears up

Gearing up for the event, the CM practiced for the event at the MCRHRD Institute Ground here on Monday night, official sources said.

Clad in a football player’s attire, Reddy participated in a rigorous practice session.

He also practised on Sunday night with a group of players.

Reddy had played a friendly football match with the students at the University of Hyderabad (UoH) here last year.

Anniversary celebrations

The Congress government will be organising celebrations from December 1 to 13 to mark the completion of two years in office.

Reddy will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge personally and invite them to the Telangana Rising Global Summit to be held on December 8 and 9 at the proposed Bharat Future City, an official release said.

Reddy further said his government will release the Telangana Rising Vision Document 2047 during the celebrations for the development of the state.

The CM on November 28 said he is looking forward to welcoming Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi to the ‘GOAT Tour to India 2025’ next month.

The World Cup-winning captain will be in Hyderabad after the Kolkata leg, the first of his tour.

Published on December 1, 2025



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