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Stock markets close at over 2-month high on gains in bank and oil shares

Mumbai, July 6: Stock markets extended the gaining streak to the fourth day on Monday, with the benchmark...

Auto sales rise 21.83 pc in June: FADA

New Delhi, July 6: Automobile retail sales in India grew by 21.83% year-on-year at 25,57,234 units in June,...

Rupee falls 25 paise against US dollar

Mumbai, July 6: The rupee depreciated 25 paise to close at 95.43 against the US dollar on Monday,...

Shah announces new cooperative life insurance firm, Bharat Taxi expansion

New Delhi, July 6: Union Minister Amit Shah on Monday announced that a cooperative life insurance company will...

ICFAI hosts 16th Foundation Day lecture

HYDERABAD, July 6: Dr. D. Nageshwar Reddy, Chairman of AIG Hospitals, delivered a compelling address on Artificial Intelligence...

E20 petrol has saved Rs 1.90 lakh crore forex; blending is global practice: Govt

Centre brushes off media reports on Bhutan rejecting E20 petrol proposal, says no export offer was made New Delhi,...

Stock mkts to track crude oil prices, global trends this week: Analysts

New Delhi, July 5: Trading sentiment in the stock market this week will depend on crude oil prices,...

India to chair major consumer protection session in Geneva

New Delhi, July 5: India will chair the ninth session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Consumer...

Govt releases Rs 25,863 crore to states under VB-G-RAM-G scheme

New Delhi, July 5: Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday released the first...

Centre withdraws emergency gas curbs as LNG supplies normalise

New Delhi, July 5: The government has withdrawn most provisions of the emergency natural gas supply regulation order...

Nifty, Sensex post strong gains over sustained crude price correction

MUMBAI, July 4:The Indian equity benchmarks posted a fourth consecutive week of gains, over sustained correction in crude...

Gold posts 1st weekly gain since May as US Fed rate hike fears ease

MUMBAI, July 4: Gold recorded its first weekly gain since May as trader expectations for further US Federal...

Double-digit growth for HDFC Bank in deposits

MUMBAI, July 4: HDFC Bank -- India's largest private lender -- on Saturday reported double-digit growth in both...

India’s auto demand remains resilient in June: Report

NEW DELHI, July 4: Auto sector demand in India remained resilient in June, with personal mobility segments continuing...

Assam becomes first state in India to commercially produce Matcha tea

GUWAHATI, July 3: In a historic milestone for Indian tea, the first-ever batch of Indian-produced Matcha tea was...

Stock markets rally; Sensex jumps 579 points

Mumbai, July 2: Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended nearly one per cent higher on Thursday...

Free trade agreements will boost toy exports

New Delhi, July 2: The series of free trade agreements (FTAs) finalised by India, including the ones with...

Rupee falls 19 paise to close at 95.35 against US dollar

Mumbai, July 2: The rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day on a negative note, lower...

Rupee falls 60 paise to close at 95.16 vs USD

Mumbai, July 1: The rupee depreciated 60 paise to close at 95.16 against the US dollar on Wednesday,...

Stock markets bounce back after two days of decline

Mumbai, July 1: Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Wednesday after two days of decline amid...

Gold declines Rs 1,300 to Rs 1.44 lakh/10g

New Delhi, July 1: Gold prices declined by Rs 1,300 to Rs 1.44 lakh per 10 grams in...

WhatsApp’s new username feature stirs public debate

New Delhi, July 1: WhatsApp's proposed username feature has raised concerns among experts and users, who believe the...

Stock markets decline; IT shares lead losses

Mumbai, June 30: Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty declined on Tuesday due to selling in IT, oil...

Indian economy exposed to energy price shocks: RBI

Mumbai, June 30: Exchange rate volatility may rise if oil prices increase due to the delayed normalisation of...

India’s gold import growth goes down in May

Mumbai, June 30: The Reserve Bank on Tuesday said that the growth in gold imports "decelerated substantially" in...

Govt to lift curbs on commercial fuel sales from July 1

New Delhi, June 29: The government will lift restrictions on the sale of petrol and diesel to commercial...

Gold rebounds Rs 1,300 after three-day slide; silver price slides Rs 2,000 per kg

New Delhi, June 29: Snapping the three-day falling streak, gold prices rebounded by Rs 1,300 to Rs 1.46...

Rupee falls six paise to close at 94.51 vs USD

Mumbai, June 29: The rupee pared initial gains and settled lower by 6 paise at 94.51 against the...

Stock markets decline, sensex drops 370 points

Mumbai, June 29: Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Monday as renewed hostilities between the...

FTA talks with Israel, GCC bloc temporarily stalled

New Delhi, June 29: India's free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with Israel and the six-nation GCC bloc are...

India-US trade deal, oil prices & global tensions to guide markets this week

Mumbai, June 28: After ending the holiday-shortened week on a positive note, Dalal Street is likely to take...

Air India likely to resume foreign flights as Gulf crisis eases

New Delhi, June 28: Air India may resume some international flights, which were earlier scrapped due to the...

Grok 4.5 enters private testing at SpaceX, Tesla

New Delhi, June 28: Elon Musk on Sunday announced that xAI's latest artificial intelligence model, Grok 4.5, has...

India, Seychelles ink pacts to bolster trade, digital payments and farm ties

New Delhi, June 28: India and Seychelles on Sunday signed agreements to strengthen bilateral ties across trade, digital...

Board of Trade to meet on July 3 to discuss ways to boost exports

New Delhi, June 28: The Board of Trade (BoT), chaired by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, is...

Made in India label stands for quality, national pride: Goyal

NEW DELHI, June 28: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that the 'Made in India' label...

Nifty, Sensex post modest weekly gains as crude oil prices dip

MUMBAI, June 27: The Indian equity benchmarks posted a third consecutive week of gains, over sharp correction in...

New GST jurisdiction to handle pending cases after business shift: CBIC

NEW DELHI, June 27:The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has said that when a registered...

Gold declined over 4 pc this week over stronger US dollar, high treasury yields

NEW DELHI, June 27: Gold prices dipped 4.63 per cent during the week, marking the fourth consecutive weekly...

HP govt to bear 50 pc interest burden on agri loans

SHIMLA, June 27: In a major relief to farmers facing financial distress, the HPgovernment has decided to launch...

Over 92 pc of businesses using Meta platforms in India are MSMEs

NEW DELHI, June 27: More than 92 per cent of businesses using Meta's platforms in India are micro,...

Strides Pharma sells majority stake in arm Pivot Path for Rs 100 crore

NEW DELHI, June 27: Strides Pharma Science Ltd on Saturday announced divestment of majority stake in its wholly-owned...

India to sustain high growth rate despite global headwinds: Expert

NEW DELHI, June 27: India is expected to remain among the world’s fastest‑growing major economies despite geopolitical tensions,...

Gold, Silver Tumble

New Delhi, June 25: Gold and silver prices fell for the third straight day in the national capital...

Stock markets rise for second day, aided by falling oil prices

Mumbai, June 25: Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty advanced on Thursday on gains in auto, aviation and...

Amazon to add USD 13 bn to 5-year mega India investment plan

New Delhi, June 25: Amazon will invest an additional USD 13 billion in India, taking its planned capital...

Rupee rises 10 paise vs USD

Mumbai, June 25: The rupee appreciated 10 paise to settle at 94.45 against the US dollar on Thursday,...

India’s telecom subscriber base rises to 134 cr in May 2026, says Trai data

New Delhi, June 25: Telecom subscriber base grew to 134.3 crore in May, driven by net additions on...

Markets rebound by 1%

Mumbai, June 24: Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded sharply by around 1 per cent on Wednesday,...

Rupee rises 21 paise to close at 94.55 vs USD

Mumbai, June 24: The rupee appreciated by 21 paise to settle at 94.55 against the US dollar on...

Gold price drops Rs 1,200; silver cheaper by Rs 4,000

New Delhi, Jun 24: Gold prices declined by Rs 1,200 to Rs 1.48 lakh per 10 grams in...

Sensex, Nifty drop over 1% amid global equity rout

Mumbai, June 23: Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty declined more than 1 per cent on Tuesday following...

Rupee falls 13 paise to settle at 94.76 vs USD

Mumbai, June 23: The rupee declined 13 paise to close at 94.76 against the US dollar on Tuesday,...

Gold declines Rs 3,000, silver tanks by Rs 10,500

New Delhi, June 23: Gold prices dropped by Rs 3,000 to Rs 1.49 lakh per 10 grams, while...

FPIs invest Rs 35,000 crore in bonds after tax exemption

Mumbai, June 23: Foreign portfolio investors put in around Rs 35,000 crore so far this month in Indian...

India, US hold high-level talks on finalising trade deal

New Delhi, June 23: India and the United States on Tuesday held high-level trade talks aimed at salvaging...

Sensex rebounds 291 points on softening oil prices, global cues

Mumbai, June 22: Stock markets rebounded on Monday with the benchmark Sensex gaining 291 points following a decline...

Rupee falls 30 paise to closeat 94.63 vs USD

Mumbai, June 22: The rupee depreciated 30 paise to close at 94.63 against the US dollar on Monday,...

Gold, silver rebound

New Delhi, June 22: Precious metals staged a recovery in the national capital on Monday, with gold rising...

Iran-US deal risks, adverse monsoon to affect growth: RBI

Mumbai, June 22: India's growth may face headwinds due to any setback to the US-Iran peace deal or...

Core infra sectors’ output slows to 7-month low in May

New Delhi, June 22: Production growth of eight core infrastructure sectors slowed to a seven-month low of 0.5...

Adani’s Ambuja Cements joins UK-based Leilac to develop commercial-scale low carbon cement

Ahmedabad, June 22: Ambuja Cements on Monday said it has partnered with Leilac Limited, a UK-headquartered clean technology...

India-EU trade pact to be signed by Dec; implemented from Feb-March next year

NEW DELHI, June 21: India and the 27-nation European Union will sign the free trade agreement by December...

Parl panel to study evolving economic conditions in India

NEW DELHI, June 21: As conflicts and geopolitical uncertainties around tariffs cloud domestic growth, a key parliamentary committee...

India, US to hold ministerial-level trade agreement talks this week

New Delhi, June 21: US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will hold...

US-Iran talks, crude prices key drivers for markets this week, say analysts

New Delhi, June 21: Movement in the stock market will hinge on the outcome of talks between the...

ONGC now a ‘gas-and-oil’ co as output shift accelerates toward natural gas

New Delhi, June 21: Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) should increasingly be seen as a "gas-and-oil" company...

Tata Motors secures orders for over 3,400 commercial EVs

Mumbai, June 21: Commercial vehicle major Tata Motors on Sunday said it has secured orders for over 3,400...

India boosts Russian, UAE oil purchases in June ahead of full Hormuz recovery

New Delhi, June 21: India's crude oil imports from Russia surged in June, while shipments from the United...

India diversifies LPG imports amid West Asia conflict, OMCs absorb nearly Rs 22,000 crore losses

NEW DELHI, June 20: India diversified its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports during the recent West Asia conflict,...

Nifty, Sensex post nearly 1.7 pc weekly gain over hopes of US-Iran peace pact

MUMBAI, June 20: The Indian equity benchmarks posted second consecutive week of strong gains, over investor optimism about...

8th Pay Commission: Employee unions urge higher basic pay, fitment factor

NEW DELHI, June 20: The Eighth Central Pay Commission has completed the memorandum submission phase, on June 15,...

Flipkart extends lead in Indian e-commerce

NEW DELHI, June 20: Flipkart Group has widened its lead in India's e-commerce market and strengthened its dominance...

India needs ‘new independence movement’ to cut reliance on imports, foreign capital: Kotak report

NEW DELHI, June 20: India needs a “new independence movement” aimed at reducing the country’s dependence on foreign...

Markets snap 5-day rally amid global uncertainty

Mumbai, June 19: Stock market benchmark indices ended lower on Friday, snapping a five-day rally, with the Sensex...

RBI opts for ‘wait-and-watch’ amid inflation uncertainties

Mumbai, June 19: All six members of the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee favoured a wait-and-watch approach as they...

Rupee rises 7 paise to close at 94.33 vs USD

Mumbai, June 19: The rupee pared most of its initial gains and settled higher by 7 paise at...

Gold slides to Rs 1.53 lakh per 10 g; silver price sinks Rs 6,660

New Delhi, June 18: Gold prices fell for the third straight session, sliding by Rs 960 to Rs...

Direct tax mop-up grows 15 pc to over Rs 5.21 lakh crore

New Delhi, June 18: Net direct tax collection grew 14.64 per cent to over Rs 5.21 lakh crore...

Markets end higher for 5th day in a row

Mumbai, June 18: Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended in positive territory on Thursday, rallying for the...

ESAF Bank crosses Rs 50,000 crore business in ninth year of operations

Kochi, June 18: ESAF Small Finance Bank has crossed the landmark Rs 50,000 crore total business milestone, marking...

Rupee rises 10 paise to close at 94.50 against USD

Mumbai, June 17: The rupee appreciated 10 paise to close at 94.50 against the US dollar, as Brent...

Sensex, Nifty end higher

Mumbai, June 17: Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Wednesday, taking their winning run...

RBI allows banks to offer higher interest on NRI deposits to draw more foreign funds

Mumbai, June 17: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday temporarily eased interest rate curbs on certain...

Rupee rises 5 paise to close at 94.53 against USD

Mumbai, June 16: The rupee appreciated for the third straight session on Tuesday to close 5 paise higher...

Stock markets extend winning run

Mumbai, June 16: Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rose for the third consecutive day on Tuesday, propelled...

Invest in India before it’s too late: Goyal

New Delhi, June 16: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday urged investors, corporates and venture capital...

Gold futures drop to Rs 1,52,558/10g

New Delhi, June 16: Gold prices on Tuesday dropped by Rs 358 to Rs 1,52,558 per 10 grams...

Air India introduces basic fare category without complimentary meals

New Delhi, June 16: Loss-making Air India on Tuesday announced the introduction of a basic fare category for...

Yum! Brands to sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion in strategic overhaul

New Delhi, June 16: Yum! Brands on Tuesday announced that it has agreed to sell its Pizza Hut...

‘India’s strict import rules complicating exports’

Kathmandu, June 15: More than four dozen orthodox tea producers in Nepal have shut down their factories starting...

Rupee rises 60 paise to settle at 94.58 against USD

Mumbai, June 15: The rupee strengthened 60 paise to settle at 94.58 against the US dollar on Monday...

Stock markets sprint for 2nd day as oil price drop

US-Iran peace deal boost investor sentiment Mumbai, June 15: Stock markets rose for the second straight session with benchmark...

Wholesale inflation hits record high of 9.68 pc in May

New Delhi, June 15: Wholesale price inflation shot up to a record 9.68 per cent in May, from...

India well-positioned for sustained economic growth: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, June 15: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said India has...

India, France agree to double bilateral trade in five years

Nice/New Delhi, June 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday agreed to set...