Amazon’s $30 million deal: E-commerce giant signs carbon credit agreement with Indian rice farmers; here’s what it means

Amazon has sealed a $30 million (Rs 280 crore) deal to buy carbon credits generated by rice farmers in India. The agreement is among the largest of its kind globally and the first at this scale in the country’s agriculture sector.According to sources cited by ET, the credits will come from the Good Rice Alliance,…

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Access has not tranlated to financial maturity in Rajasthan and Gujarat, says survey

MUMBAI: A study of respondents across Gujarat and Rajasthan said wider financial access has not fully translated into financial maturity or household resilience, pointing to gaps in retirement planning, understanding of compound interest, and preparedness for financial shocks in the two states surveyed. The report, Financial Maturity Index: A Survey of Two States, was released…

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Turning off transponders – How some Iran tankers carrying oil are sailing past US blockade

While Trump has described the blockade as highly effective, the continued flow of shipments points to the resilience of Tehran’s oil trade. (AI image) US President Donald Trump has called the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz a ‘tremendous success’ but its limitations are increasingly evident. Despite the US naval blockade, at least…

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Gold price prediction today: Where are gold, silver prices headed on April 22, 2026 & in the near-term?

Gold is expected to remain volatile with a broad trading range of $4,300–$5,000 range in the short term. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Both gold and silver prices are expected to continue seeing volatility in the near term, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers.Gold and…

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Oil Prices Today: Oil prices today: Crude slips as markets weigh US-Iran talks, ceasefire extension

Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday after an early rise in Asian trade, as investors assessed uncertainty around US-Iran peace talks following Washington’s decision to extend the ceasefire.Brent crude futures fell 21 cents, or 0.2%, to $98.27 a barrel at 0039 GMT, after earlier touching $99.38.US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped 28 cents, or…

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Asian Stock Markets: Asian stocks today: Markets mixed as oil prices ease, Iran talks keep investors cautious

Asian stock markets showed a mixed trend on Wednesday, tracking gains on Wall Street as oil prices softened amid cautious optimism over potential US-Iran peace talks.Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose about 0.5% to hover near record highs, supported by strong gains in heavyweight tech stocks.South Korea’s Kospi edged slightly lower, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.9%.Hong…

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Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for April 22, 2026 – check list

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: PB Fintech Limited, Tata Power Company Limited, and United Breweries Limited have been picked by Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research at Anand Rathi Shares as the top stock recommendations for April 22, 2026:PB Fintech Limited – Trendline Breakout with Momentum SupportBuy: ₹1610–₹1580 | Stop Loss:…

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Oil Prices: Oil prices today: Crude falls as upcoming US-Iran talks offsets supply disruption fears

Oil prices declined on Tuesday, reversing sharp gains from the previous session, as expectations of imminent US-Iran peace talks eased concerns over prolonged supply disruptions from the Middle East.Brent crude futures fell 95 cents, or 1%, to $94.53 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for May dropped $1.54, or 1.72%, to $88.07.The…

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