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Global markets are entering today’s trading session with investors closely monitoring a mix of economic, geopolitical and market-specific developments. Sentiment remains cautious as traders assess fresh signals from central banks, movements in commodity prices and key international events. Asian markets opened on a mixed note after an overnight session that saw investors digest economic data…
India’s economy expanded by 7.8% in the January-March quarter, performing better than economists had expected and reinforcing the country’s position as one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies. Official data released on Friday showed growth was supported by strong activity in construction and agriculture. The latest figure was higher than the 7.2% growth forecast in…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday announced several measures to attract foreign capital and strengthen the country’s foreign exchange reserves. The announcement came after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the central bank remains focused on maintaining financial stability while…
Indian equity markets ended lower on Tuesday as investors remained cautious amid mixed signals from global markets. The BSE Sensex closed around 300 points lower, while the Nifty 50 also finished in negative territory after a volatile trading session. Market participants tracked global developments, including movements in international equities, commodity prices and expectations surrounding major…
South Korea has overtaken India to become the world’s sixth-largest stock market by market capitalization, according to recent global exchange data. The shift comes after a strong rally in South Korean equities and a period of volatility in Indian markets. Data compiled by Bloomberg and global financial trackers showed that South Korea’s stock market valuation…
Sensex Today opened in positive territory as Indian stock markets recovered from recent volatility. The BSE Sensex gained around 160 points, while the NSE Nifty traded near the 23,600 mark during early trading. IT stocks emerged as the biggest gainers and supported the broader market. IT Stocks Lead the Market Technology shares witnessed strong buying…
Commuters and households in Mumbai will now pay more for fuel and cooking gas after Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) increased CNG and PNG prices across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The revised rates came into effect from May 30. Under the latest revision, CNG prices have increased by ₹2 per kg, taking the retail rate to…
India’s corporate and economic indicators showed mixed signals in the latest updates.The Reserve Bank of India reported a sharp expansion in its balance sheet.At the same time, BEML posted a significant drop in net profit.Weather forecasts added pressure with a weaker monsoon outlook from IMD. RBI balance sheet expands sharply in FY26 The Reserve Bank…
The Sensex market decline continued for a third consecutive session on Friday as investors dumped equities amid weak sentiment and rising uncertainty. The BSE Sensex closed 1,092 points lower at 74,775.74, while the NSE Nifty50 fell 359 points to settle at 23,547.75. The sharp fall erased nearly ₹5 lakh crore in investor wealth during the…
India and Canada have launched a new trade and investment forum aimed at improving economic cooperation and expanding business opportunities between the two countries. Officials from both nations said the initiative is expected to strengthen bilateral trade, encourage investments and create new opportunities across key sectors including technology, energy, infrastructure and manufacturing. The move comes…
