News Archives for Business & Finance - 2025-11-27

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Business & Finance - 2025-11-27

Markets

Pakistan govt inks financial advisory pact for privatisation of two Discos

Agreement expected to pave the way for privatisation of Hyderabad Electric Supply Company and Sukkur Electric Power Company

Published 27 Nov, 2025 08:29pm

Business & Finance

SBP-held foreign exchange reserves rise by $9 million to $14.56bn

Total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stood at $19.6 billion

Published 27 Nov, 2025 08:29pm

Markets

Pakistan firms showcase beauty products at West Africa expo

A total of 19 Pakistani companies present their beauty, personal care products

Published 27 Nov, 2025 07:50pm

Markets

Pakistan, Russia sign MoU to boost cooperation on competition policy

Two sides agree to engage through regular meetings, consultations, workshops, expert exchanges, and joint research initiatives

Published 27 Nov, 2025 07:05pm

Markets

India’s ICICI Prudential Asset to launch IPO in 2nd week of December, sources say

MUMBAI: will launch its $1.2 billion IPO in the second week of December, two sources said on Thursday, making...

Published 27 Nov, 2025 06:26pm

Financial

Indian bonds surrender some recent gains with focus turning to growth data

MUMBAI: Indian government bonds gave back some gains from their three-day rally on Thursday as traders booked...

Published 27 Nov, 2025 06:23pm

Companies

Bayer operations in pharma and agri going strong in Pakistan

Bayer has been a part of Pakistan’s healthcare and agriculture landscape for over 60 years, contributing...

Published 27 Nov, 2025 06:21pm

Commodities

Asia rice: Thai prices hit near 4-month high; India prices ease on weak demand, soft rupee

Thailand’s rice prices jumped to a near four-month high this week as flooding hit production areas and traders cited...

Published 27 Nov, 2025 06:20pm

Stocks

Gulf markets end mixed on Fed easing hopes, soft oil prices

Gulf stock markets ended mixed on Thursday, amid rising expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next month, while...

Published 27 Nov, 2025 06:17pm

Energy

Past IPP agreements lacked transparency: Leghari

Says Pakistan rapidly increasing share of low-cost renewable energy

Updated 27 Nov, 2025 09:17pm

Business & Finance

Agri-food exporters urge govt to scrap taxes, slash restrictions

Tax relaxation will make us regionally competitive, says salt exporter

Published 27 Nov, 2025 04:37pm

Stocks

Real estate stocks drag Sri Lanka shares lower

CSE All Share index shed 0.8% to 22,662.09

Published 27 Nov, 2025 04:18pm

Commodities

Palm extends gain on Malaysia weather concerns, Dalian strength

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a second straight session on Thursday, supported by production worries...

Published 27 Nov, 2025 04:12pm

Companies

India’s Mahindra accelerates EV push with new electric SUV launch

BENGALURU: India’s Mahindra launched a seven-seater electric SUV on Thursday with a starting price of around 2...

Published 27 Nov, 2025 04:08pm

Companies

India’s Vodafone Idea unit cuts debt issue size, aims for December completion, sources say

MUMBAI: India’s Vodafone Idea Telecom Infrastructure, a wholly-owned subsidiary of telecom operator Vodafone Idea,...

Published 27 Nov, 2025 04:03pm

Financial

Indian regulators in talks to review curbs on currency derivatives, sources say

MUMBAI: Indian regulators are in discussions to reassess stringent regulations governing exchange-traded currency...

Published 27 Nov, 2025 03:58pm

Markets

India growth to be sustained in 2025/26 by rural, urban demand, report says

NEW DELHI: India will withstand trade-related uncertainties and maintain growth through the rest of 2025/26...

Published 27 Nov, 2025 03:55pm

Forex

Indian rupee ends flat, state run banks’ dollar sales counter outflow pressure

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee ended little changed on Thursday, as pressure spurred by outflows related to corporate debt...

Published 27 Nov, 2025 03:51pm

Stocks

Indian equities scale record peaks, but end flat as profit-taking sets in

India’s equity benchmarks ended little changed on Thursday, as investors took profits after the indexes scaled...

Published 27 Nov, 2025 03:49pm

Companies

Pakistan textile giant plans major expansion in renewable energy, yarn, and dairy

Plans underway for additional 4MW installation

Updated 27 Nov, 2025 09:20pm

Energy

Pakistan fuel oil exports scale fresh high in 2025, to hold in 2026

Pakistan's exports have breached 1.4 million metric tons this year

Updated 27 Nov, 2025 06:49pm

Business & Finance

UAE Ambassador, Finance Minister Aurangzeb discuss major visa reforms for Pakistanis

Nearly 500 visas being processed daily

Updated 27 Nov, 2025 09:21pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan Customs Gadani foils major drug smuggling bid, seizes 188kg hashish

Individual accompanying vehicle taken into custody on spot, says FBR

Updated 27 Nov, 2025 09:23pm

Commodities

Gold price per tola remains stable in Pakistan

Sold at Rs438,862 during the day

Published 27 Nov, 2025 01:55pm

Stocks

European shares steady as markets pause after rally

The pan-European STOXX 600 was down 0.2% at 572.97 points

Published 27 Nov, 2025 01:34pm

Energy

Pakistan, Kuwait commit to deepen petroleum cooperation

Two countries share strong energy ties

Updated 27 Nov, 2025 09:25pm

Markets

Toyota October output grows for fifth straight month on strong US demand

Output in Japan rose 7%, but sales fell 4%. Toyota did not disclose a reason for the decline

Published 27 Nov, 2025 12:17pm

Markets

Apple contests India’s antitrust penalty law with risk of $38 billion fine, filing shows

Apple denied all wrongdoing, and the CCI is yet to make a final decision in the case, including about any penalty

Published 27 Nov, 2025 12:00pm

Markets

Intel denies TSMC allegations that executive leaked trade secrets

Intel maintains rigorous policies and controls that strictly prohibit the use or transfer of any third-party confidential information or intellectual property

Published 27 Nov, 2025 11:53am

Commodities

Palm extends gains on strength in Dalian soyoil, weaker ringgit

The benchmark palm oil contract for February delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange gained 34 ringgit

Published 27 Nov, 2025 11:45am

Mutual Funds

India bonds may take a breather after 3-day bull run

It ended at 6.4934% on Wednesday, the lowest closing level since November 10

Published 27 Nov, 2025 11:42am

Industry

CCP, DRAP ink MoU to strengthen Pakistan’s pharma sector

Agreement to enhance the exchange of information and data

Published 27 Nov, 2025 11:41am

Forex

China’s yuan slips after PBOC’s first weaker-than-expected fix since July

The spot yuan is allowed to trade a maximum of 2% either side of the fixed midpoint each day

Published 27 Nov, 2025 11:41am

Forex

Australia, NZ dollars firm on shift in rates outlook

The kiwi gained 0.5% to $0.5730, the highest in more than three weeks

Published 27 Nov, 2025 11:39am

Stocks

Nikkei rises more than 1% as tech stocks rally on Wall Street strength

The Nikkei climbed 1.2% to 50,144.19

Published 27 Nov, 2025 11:37am

Stocks

Mining and gold stocks lead Australian shares higher

The S&P/ASX 200 index rose 0.2%, or 18.4 points, to 8,622

Published 27 Nov, 2025 11:28am

Markets

Pakistan’s inflation to climb in November amid border closure, food price spike: report

Headline inflation expected to clock in 6.5–7.0% YoY, says Topline

Updated 27 Nov, 2025 12:46pm

Currency

Rupee records marginal improvement against US dollar

Currency settles at 280.55 against the US dollar

Updated 27 Nov, 2025 03:50pm

Stocks

Buying rally continues, KSE-100 settles with nearly 2,200 points gain

Benchmark index settles near 165,500 mark

Updated 27 Nov, 2025 06:39pm

Forex

Dollar retreats, kiwi leaps as rate direction diverges

The yen drifted 0.4% higher to 155.87 per dollar and the euro clambered above $1.16 in morning trade

Published 27 Nov, 2025 08:43am

Stocks

India’s Nifty 50 stock index poised to hit record high after 14 months

The Gift Nifty futures were trading at 26,436

Published 27 Nov, 2025 08:39am

Forex

Indian rupee eyes higher opening on Fed rate cut bets, though staying power likely limited

The 1-month non-deliverable forward indicated the rupee will open in the 89.14-89.18 range versus the US dollar

Published 27 Nov, 2025 08:35am

Bullion Rate

Gold steadies at near two-week high as investors weigh Fed rate-cut bets

Spot gold was down 0.2% at $4,154.09 per ounce

Published 27 Nov, 2025 08:33am

Stocks

Stocks rise on Fed easing hopes, yen locked in intervention zone

The US markets are closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday and are due to trade for a short session on Friday

Published 27 Nov, 2025 08:30am

Energy

Oil steadies as investors await peace talk direction

Brent crude futures rose 9 cents or 0.1% to stand at $63.22 a barrel

Updated 27 Nov, 2025 04:32pm

Industry

Revitalisation of industry urged to check joblessness

KARACHI: Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial...

Published 27 Nov, 2025 07:44am

Agriculture and Allied

SAPM for documentation of agricultural sector

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Haroon Akhtar Khan has stressed the need for documentation of ...

Published 27 Nov, 2025 07:34am

Business & Finance

Experts say next economic leap to be driven by digital transformation

ISLAMABAD: At the Pakistan Business Council’s high-level conference “Dialogue on the Economy,” leading...

Published 27 Nov, 2025 07:13am

Business & Finance

Launch of JazzCash Bazar announced

ISLAMABAD: JazzCash announced plans to launch JazzCash Bazar, a miniapp-powered marketplace developed in partnership...

Published 27 Nov, 2025 07:01am

Industry

SAI lauds PM’s decision to abolish 0.25pc EDS

KARACHI: The SITE Association of Industry (SAI) has lauded Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s decision to abolish the...

Published 27 Nov, 2025 06:30am

Industry

Business community: Governor’s House plays role of a facilitation centre: Punjab governor

LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has said that Governor House serves as a facilitation center for...