Gaurav Thakur, Author at Daily Tips

CNG Price Crosses Rs 80 Per Kg in Delhi After IGL Hikes Rate by Re 1 for Second Time in 48 Hours Amid Global Energy Crisis

May 17, 2026Gaurav Thakur

Indraprastha Gas Limited raised CNG prices by Re 1 per kg on May 17, taking the rate in Delhi past Rs 80 for the first time. The hike comes just two days after a Rs 2 increase, deepening the fuel burden on Delhi-NCR commuters amid the global energy crisis. [...]

Berkshire Hathaway Takes 2.6 Billion Dollar Stake in Delta Air Lines and Triples Alphabet Investment in First Major Moves Under Greg Abel Leadership

May 16, 2026May 16, 2026Gaurav Thakur

Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a new $2.6 billion stake in Delta Air Lines and tripled its position in Alphabet (Google’s parent), adding 36.4 million shares, while exiting Amazon — marking the first major portfolio reshuffles under incoming CEO Greg Abel’s watch as the post-Buffett era takes shape. [...]

India and UAE Sign Seven Key Agreements Including USD 5 Billion Investment Package and LPG Supply Deal During PM Modi Abu Dhabi Visit

May 16, 2026Gaurav Thakur

India and the UAE signed seven major agreements during PM Modi’s visit to Abu Dhabi, including a $5 billion investment commitment, an LPG supply deal to cushion the Iran war energy shock, a defence pact, and a ship repair cluster at Vadinar port — marking a significant deepening of the strategic partnership. [...]

Boeing Wins 200-Jet Order From China as Trump-Xi Beijing Summit Delivers First Major Trade Deal in Nearly a Decade With Nvidia Chip Sales Also Cleared

May 15, 2026Gaurav Thakur

China has agreed to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft — marking its first major US commercial plane order in nearly a decade — while the US cleared sales of Nvidia’s H200 AI chips to 10 Chinese firms, as the Trump-Xi Beijing summit delivered its biggest commercial outcomes on Day 2. [...]

Petrol and Diesel Prices Hiked by Rs 3 Per Litre Across India as Government Raises Fuel Rates for First Time in Four Years Amid Iran War Oil Crisis

May 15, 2026Gaurav Thakur

State-run oil marketing companies on Friday raised petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre across India — the first fuel price revision in nearly four years — as mounting losses from the Iran war-driven crude oil surge forced the government’s hand. CNG prices in Delhi were also hiked by Rs 2 per kg. [...]

US Senator Eric Schmitt Drags India Visa Temple Into Scathing Attack on H-1B Programme Calling It a Global Visa Cartel That Disadvantages American Workers

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026Gaurav Thakur

Republican US Senator Eric Schmitt has launched a blistering attack on the H-1B visa programme, citing India’s famous Chilkur Balaji Visa Temple as evidence of a global visa cartel that he claims systematically favours Indian nationals over American workers. [...]

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra Warns Petrol and Diesel Price Hike Inevitable If West Asia Crisis Persists as Crude Oil Stays Above 100 Dollars Per Barrel

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026Gaurav Thakur

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra has warned that India may eventually have to raise petrol and diesel prices if elevated crude oil prices persist due to the ongoing West Asia conflict, saying it is just a matter of time before the government passes on some of the price increases. [...]

Gold Shatters All Records in India as Price Crosses Rs 1.52 Lakh Per 10 Grams and Silver Breaches Rs 3 Lakh Per Kg for First Time in History

May 13, 2026Gaurav Thakur

Gold prices in India surge past Rs 1,52,000 per 10 grams while MCX silver futures cross the Rs 3 lakh per kg mark for the first time, driven by the government’s emergency duty hike, global safe-haven demand, and a weakening rupee. [...]

India Hikes Gold and Silver Import Duty From 6 to 15 Percent in Emergency Move to Protect Forex Reserves Amid Global Energy Crisis

May 13, 2026Gaurav Thakur

The Indian government on Wednesday sharply raised customs duties on gold and silver from 6 per cent to 15 per cent, marking the biggest single increase in over a decade, as it moves to conserve foreign exchange reserves that have fallen by nearly $38 billion since February. [...]

Indian household items with rising price tags including LPG cylinder cooking oil and vegetables with inflation arrows

India April CPI Inflation Expected to Rise to 3.8 Percent as LPG Price Hike and Fuel Costs Push Household Budgets Higher Amid Global Energy Crisis

May 12, 2026Gaurav Thakur

India’s April 2026 consumer price inflation is expected to rise to 3.8 percent from 3.4 percent in March as higher LPG prices and fuel costs weigh on household budgets, with CPI data due for release on May 12. [...]