E-way bill generation rises 5.98% to second-highest level in July 2026

Gold and silver prices traded lower on MCX on Monday as renewed Middle East tensions and expectations of further US Federal Reserve rate hikes pressured the non-yielding precious metals. Gold futures fell 0.4%, while silver futures declined up to 0.3%.

BSE Index Services has launched the BSE REITs Index to track the performance of listed Real Estate Investment Trusts in India. The index comprises six REITs and has delivered an 18.54% one-year return on a total-return basis. Embassy Office Parks REIT has the highest weight at 32.18%.

In the remote Dolpa region of Nepal, observers were thrilled to encounter the rare Himalayan Blue Poppy. Celebrated as Bhutan’s national flower, this stunning alpine bloom is notoriously hard to locate due to its natural habitat’s rigorous conditions. Thriving at high altitudes with a short blooming period, the Blue Poppy’s presence is a wonder.