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India must end Russian oil ambiguity as tariffs loom: GTRI
As tensions rise, India faces a pivotal choice regarding its imports of Russian oil, especially with President Trump issuing threats of increased
Nifty slips after record high; IT stocks drag, BEL, Nestle, Eicher gain
Weakness in IT stocks weighed on sentiment, even as selective buying supported defence, consumer durables and media stocks.
India's urea imports more than double to 7.17 MT in Apr-Nov: FAI data
Indias urea imports more than doubled to 7.17 million tonnes in AprilNovember of the current fiscal year as domestic production fell, according t
PSU banks lead Q3 BFSI performance; HDFC Bank sees system-level growth in FY26: Kaitav Shah
PSU banks outperformed the BFSI sector in Q3, driven by stronger year-on-year credit growth, while smaller private banks and NBFCs faced transiti
Japan's Nikkei ends at over 2-month high as markets shrug off Venezuela tension
Japan's Nikkei closed at a more than two-month high on the first trading day of 2026, led by chip-related stocks, as investors brushed off the po
Start with the basics: What quality really means in stocks & why its important
Many of the worst blow-ups in Indian markets looked fine on a simple price chart until very late in the story. Its important to remember that a s
Hindustan Laboratories files DRHP with SEBI for IPO
The IPO comprises a fresh issue of 50 lakh shares and an offer for sale of 91 lakh shares by the promoter.
Indias palm oil imports hit 8-month low in December
India's palm oil imports dropped significantly in December, reaching an eight-month low. This decline was driven by reduced winter demand and ref
Sensex, Nifty trade flat at noon as IT stocks drag
IT stocks remained the biggest drag, with Infosys, HCL Tech and Wipro losing up to 2 per cent. HDFC Bank and ONGC also weighed on the benchmarks.
Gold price today: How much the yellow metal costs in your city? Check rates
Gold prices surged on Monday, recovering from last week's decline. February gold futures on MCX rose by Rs 1,509, reaching Rs 1,37,270 per 10 gra
SGX Securities rebrands as SGX Stock Exchange on STIs 60th year
The move comes amid a strong recovery in Singapores equity market, with the STI delivering over 25 per cent returns in 2025
Budget 2026 needs to lock in India's new-age future & shift power to home
Budget 2026: As India prepares its Union Budget 2026-27, experts are urging targeted policy support for data centres, AI, and robotics. This focu
SBI bets on rupee trade to deepen IndiaIsrael economic ties
State Bank of India is set to enable trade settlements between India and Israel using Indian rupees. This move supports India's goal to boost the
Indias urea imports jump 120.3% to 7.17 mt in Apr-Nov: FAI data
Domestic urea production fell 3.7 per cent to 19.75 mt during the same period
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson to say tata? Tata Sons is exploring a leadership overhaul at its airlines business, with chairman N Chandrasekaran
Bajaj Finance shares slip despite strong Q3 business update
The stock slipped 0.84 per cent to 982.10 even as assets under management rose 22 per cent year-on-year to about 4.86 lakh crore.
India bonds tumble after record state borrowing plan
Indian government bonds experienced a decline on Monday. This pushed the benchmark 10-year yield towards a two-week high. Traders are factoring i
Waaree Energies shares fall 5% amid heavy trade volumes
Waaree Energies shares dropped amid heavy selling, with volumes sharply above the recent average. The decline comes days after the stocks inclusi
Kerala Vigilance flags FCRA lapses, seeks CBI inquiry into Manappat Foundation
Official sources said the recommendation relates to foreign funds raised for the Punarjani rehabilitation project between 2018 and 2022, during w
Net office leasing up 25 pc in 2025 in top 8 Indian cities: Report
New Delhi: Net leasing of office spaces rose 25 per cent last year to a record 61.4 million sq ft across eight major cities on strong demand from
Gold surges as U.S. capture of Venezuela President spurs safe-haven demand
Spot silver added 3.9% to $75.46 per ounce, after hitting an all-time high of $83.62 on December 29. The metal ended its best ever year on record
Budget 2026 outlook: Rethinking tax and regulatory policies for a new era of wealth creation
Modern wealth creation offers diverse investment choices. However, India's tax and regulatory systems lag behind this rapid evolution. The upcomi
Indias office market grows 25% YoY, hits 61.4 million square feet in 2025
This performance represents a 25% year-on-year increase and marks the strongest year on record for the sector, according to Cushman & Wakefield's
Bajaj Housing Finance shares rise marginally after strong Q3 disbursements
Market sentiment remained bearish with 73 per cent sell orders against 27 per cent buy orders
Coal India shareholders must be on the companys register as of January 1 to apply under the shareholder quota for the Bharat Coking Coal IPO, whi
Venezuela crisis fueling Indian oil stocks! RIL hits 52-week high; ONGC up 1% Here's why
Indian energy stocks surged on Monday, driven by geopolitical shifts in Venezuela. Reliance Industries hit a 52-week high, while ONGC, HPCL, IOC,
Avanse Financial Services raises 1,200 crore via rights issue
Avanse Financial said the fresh funds will be used to scale education loan disbursements, strengthen education infrastructure and deepen institut
Tourism Finance Corp surges 20% as Cupid recovers from Fridays sharp decline
TFCIs turnaround came after the company announced on January 4 that it will act as co-sponsor and anchor investor in Holystone Hospitality Fund,
Agriculture sector to stabilise but stay uneven in 2026; soybeans, corn face supply shifts: Report
US soybean production is forecast to fall by 2.8% year-on-year to a little under 116 million tonnes, despite the planted area being estimated to
US attacks Venezuela: 10 listed Indian companies that could see an impact
US military action in Venezuela impacts Indian companies with energy, engineering, and pharmaceutical ties. ONGC and Reliance Industries face pot
Rajnath Singh commissions ICG's pollution control vessel Samudra Pratap in Goa
The 114.5-metre vessel, built by Goa Shipyard, will seek to enforce marine pollution control regulations, search and rescue operations, and safeg
China says no country can act as worlds judge after Maduros capture
The remarks mark Chinas first public response after images of the detained 63-year-old leader in New York shocked the world
Gold price prediction today: What is the gold price outlook this week? Top factors to watch out for
Gold price prediction today: Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd believes investors should con
BEL, HAL, other defence stocks jump up to 5% after US raids Venezuela
Defence stocks witnessed a sharp uptick on Monday after the US launched a major military operation in Venezuela over the weekend, heightening geo
Legacy ayurveda brands take the new age wellness route to stay relevant
As D2C startups woo Gen Z with science-led wellness, legacy ayurvedic and Unani brands like Dabur and Hamdard are reworking formats, messaging an
2020 Delhi riots case: Supreme Court rejects bail for Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam
A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N V Anjaria, however, granted bail to Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa Ur Rehman, Mohd. Saleem Khan, a
Tata Steel shares jump 10% in six days, just below 52-week high. Whats driving the rally?
Tata Steel shares have rallied over 10% in six sessions as management commentary on domestic expansion, capacity additions and policy support out
Geopolitics, Energy and Metals: Markets signal unease, not panic
Global markets show caution amid unusual geopolitical developments, with Asian equities rising and oil prices stable. Precious metals, however, s
Gold surges as US capture of Venezuela president spurs safe-haven demand
Geopolitical tensions, combined with interest rate cuts, robust central bank purchases and inflows into exchange-traded funds contributed to bull
Stock market recommendations: Sudeep Shah of SBI Securities recommends buying CESC, and Indian Bank as the stop stock picks for the week starting
US Senator Lindsey Graham said Indian Ambassador to the United States Vinay Mohan Kwatra told him last month that India was buying less Russian o
Defence stocks BEL, HAL, Paras Defence shine amid geopolitical jitters after US raids Venezuela
Heavyweight stock BEL soared 4% to 418.60, HAL surged 3% to 4,544.90. Bharat Dynamics also increased by 4% on the NSE to 1,553
Venezuela's Maduro to appear in US court, Trump says further strikes possible
Trump told reporters on Sunday that he could order another strike if Venezuela does not cooperate with US efforts to open up its oil industry and
AIBOC circular highlighted that the 5-day workweek would not affect the manhours because we have agreed for extra 40 minutes working per day from
Crypto markets edge higher despite US-Venezuela tensions; Bitcoin near $93,000
Despite heightened geopolitical tensions from the U.S. strike on Venezuela, crypto markets remained resilient, with Bitcoin hovering near $93,000
NHPC shares rally 10% in 5 days ahead of Rs 2,000 crore fundraising plan
NHPC shares extended gains for a fifth straight session, rising over 10% in five days, supported by plans to raise Rs 2,000 crore through bond is
IDBI Bank shares slip 4% despite 12% YoY rise in total business in Q3 FY26
IDBI Bank shares slipped despite a strong December-quarter update. The bank reported a 12% year-on-year rise in total business to Rs 5.46 lakh cr
Bandhan Bank shares rise nearly 4% after December-quarter loans grow 10%
Bandhan Bank's shares surged following a positive business update, with loans and advances growing 10% year-on-year to Rs 1.45 lakh crore. While
The Indian rupee is facing a volatile week, having already slipped significantly against the dollar. Political uncertainty in Venezuela and broad
Ramco Cements shares rise 3% after Andhra Pradesh nod for quartzite mining
The Ramco Cements said the mineral will be used for manufactured sand and pozzolanic additives in the cement industry, with potential future indu
Bengal politics heats up after alleged cash video of TMC leader surfaces
The clip allegedly features Mohammad Giasuddin Mondal, vice-chairman of the Barasat I Panchayat Samiti, along with a local businessman
PM Modi greets Mamata Banerjee on her birthday, wishes good health
Banerjee, who was born on this day in 1955, is a three-time Chief Minister and the first woman to hold the post in West Bengal
Cupid shares fall another 20%; Tourism Finance recovers strongly, jumps 15%. Here's what happened
Cupid and TFCI saw divergent moves after both hit lower circuits on Friday. Cupid extended its slide despite management clarification, while TFCI
Markets dip despite strong global cues, IT stocks lead decline
Sensex opened at 85,640.05 and declined further to 85,585.66, down 176.35 points or 0.21% by 9.45 AM; Nifty 50 opened marginally higher at 26,333
Crude oil futures decline as markets analyse US action in Venezuela
At 9.59 am on Monday, March Brent oil futures were at $60.61, down by 0.23%, and February crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were
Cathay Cargo to ramp up investments in India as manufacturing hub grows
The Hong Kong-based air freight operator currently runs 13 freighter services weekly to Delhi, Chennai and Mumbai and sees strong growth driven b
Hindustan Copper shares gain 10% in three trading sessions. What should investors do in 2026?
Hindustan Copper shares jumped on January 5, tracking a nearly 3% rise in LME copper prices. The stock has gained 10% over three sessions. Expert
Rupee falls 4 paise to 90.24 against U.S. dollar in early trade
According to forex traders, the rupee is expected to trade lower due to geopolitical development, even though a lower crude prices could provide
Geopolitical risk returns to fore as Venezuela upheaval tests investor sentiment
Geopolitical risk has resurfaced as a key market driver after the U.S. capture of Venezuelas president, with investors weighing near-term uncerta
Rupee slips to 90.24 against dollar amid Venezuela geopolitical tensions
Forex traders said the dollar gained on safe-haven demand, though lower crude oil prices offered some support to the domestic currency.
Indian road and highway stocks are experiencing significant declines. Investor appetite is low due to a flat Budget 2025 capex and reduced market
Rupee continues to fall! Currency drops 4 paise in early trade; reaches 90.24 against US dollar
The Indian rupee opened the week weaker, falling to 90.24 against the US dollar, extending its recent decline. This depreciation is attributed to
Sensex falls over 200 pts, Nifty below 26,300 as Venezuela risk tempers earnings optimism
Indian equities experienced volatility on Monday, with the Sensex and Nifty fluctuating as investors balanced positive corporate earnings against
Q3 results today, FY26Q3 results live updates: Follow our live
Silver spikes Rs 9,900, gold rises over Rs 2K as US takes control in Venezuela
Silver and gold prices surged sharply on Monday as the US took control in Venezuela, triggering a global rush toward safe-haven assets. MCX silve
US markets brace for volatile start as jobs data and geopolitics take centre stage
US markets head into the first full trading week of 2026 facing potential volatility as investors track geopolitical developments, key economic d
Crude imports from US up 92% in first 8 months of current fiscal
India's crude oil imports from the US surged over 92% year-on-year in April-November 2025, though Russia remains the top supplier. While US share
PM Modi knew I was not happy: Trump warns of more tariffs if India continues Russian oil import
Trump's new warning to India comes amid growing scrutiny in Washington over India's energy trade with Russia, even as New Delhi has defended its
Trump says Ukraine did not target Putin residence in drone attack
Russian officials had alleged that Ukrainian drones targeted Putins state residence in the Novgorod region during sensitive peace negotiations
Stock market today: Nifty50 opens flat; BSE Sensex near 85,700
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened flat in trade on Monday amidst mixed global cues. While N
Telangana to oppose Polavaram expansion in Supreme Court, hearing on January 5
Telangana has sought a halt to alleged expansion works, arguing they violate statutory approvals and Central Water Commission guidelines
Hindustan Copper vs Hindustan Zinc: Which stock should you add in 2026?
Investors face a choice between Hindustan Copper and Hindustan Zinc for 2026. Copper's electrification demand supports Hindustan Copper, while si
Nifty hits fresh record high based on earnings optimism: A Balasubramanian
Indian markets begin the new year on a strong note as the Nifty hits a fresh all-time high. A Balasubramanian of ABSL AMC says improving earnings
Nykaa shares in focus on Q3 business update. Heres everything you need to know
FSN E-Commerce Ventures, Nykaa's parent company, is set for focus after a strong Q3 FY2026 business update. The company anticipates consolidated
ITC shares slid to a three-year low after a sharp tobacco tax hike triggered widespread brokerage downgrades. Analysts warn that higher excise an
US operation in Venezuela kills 32 Cuban officers, Havana confirms
Havana said the personnel were deployed on a mission at the request of Venezuelas government and died during direct combat and bombing of facilit
Bajaj Finance shares in focus after Q3 update signals steady momentum as customer base, AUM climb
Bajaj Finance shares are set to be in focus after the lenders December-quarter business update showed steady growth in customers, loan bookings a
MCX stock & the metals mania: Volatility is winning but how much upside is really left?
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX) shares have surged, driven by persistent commodity volatility rather than just price increases. Analy
Nuclear power: What will it take for Indias private-sector gambit to succeed?
One of the most significant policy moves of 2025 was the SHANTI Act, which opened the nuclear value chain to private players. Its success, howeve
Turbulence in Indias skies as duopoly strains aviation boom
Indias skies over the past decade have shifted from a battleground of about half a dozen carriers to a near-duopoly
Why Bank Nifty could extend rally as earnings season approaches
Bank Nifty shows strong momentum entering earnings season, historically outperforming post-rate cuts. While Nifty's gains are concentrated, broad
As the Sensex completes 40 years, BSE MD & CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy explains why Indias benchmark index remains relevant, the strategic ration
US-Venezuela tensions: Heres how crude, gold, dollar are reacting on Monday morning
Global markets opened in 2026 on edge after a U.S. military operation led to the capture of Venezuelas President Nicolas Maduro. The escalation h
Somnath Swabhiman Parv A 1,000 Years of Unbroken Faith (1026-2026)
Celebrating 1,000 years of faith, resilience, and cultural significance
5.1 magnitude earthquake jolts Assam, tremors felt across Northeast
According to the National Centre for Seismology, the quake occurred at 4.17 am in Morigaon district at a depth of 50 km
Maruti Suzuki India, L&T among 4 Nifty stocks witness 5-year swing high breakout
Four Nifty50 stocks touched a 5-year swing high at the close on January 2, signalling strengthening bullish momentum. Such levels reflect sustain
RIL hits record high, ONGC and oil stocks rise up to 2% after Trumps Venezuela move
Reliance Industries and other oil-linked stocks surged following a US military raid in Venezuela, reigniting geopolitical risks. ONGC, with stake
From Baidu unit to Jio peers, Asias IPO boom set to continue in 2026
IPOs, placements and block trades across Asia Pacific raised $262.7 billion in 2025, the highest in four years, led by Hong Kongs rebound and Ind
Swiggy among 7 F&O stocks with a sharp rise in futures open interest
As of January 2, seven stocks in the NSE F&O segment saw a sharp rise in futures open interest, signalling heightened derivatives activity. Risin
How Reliance Industries and ONGC may benefit from US takeover of Venezuelan oil
Jefferies sees Reliance Industries and ONGC as key Indian beneficiaries of a potential US-led restructuring of Venezuelas oil sector. While Venez
