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Gold extends rally, jumps over 2% after best day since 2008

GLOBAL-Gold extends rally, jumps over 2% after best day since 2008

The Economic Times 4 Feb 2026 7:31 am

Infosys, Wipro shares in focus as US-listed ADRs slide up to 6%. Heres why

Wipro and Infosys shares in focus as ADRs tumbled as much as 6% overnight, reflecting investor unease over the global software sector. This sell-

The Economic Times 4 Feb 2026 7:31 am

A reset and fresh start: IndiaChina bilateral trade hits record $155 billion

Bilateral trade between India and China reached a record $155 billion in 2025, marking over 12% year-on-year growth. Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihon

The Times of India 4 Feb 2026 7:26 am

Investors ramp up bets on steeper yield curve under Warsh-led Fed

The main outcome of shrinking the balance sheet would be to have a yield curve that is more normally positively sloped as it was historically bef

The Economic Times 4 Feb 2026 7:26 am

Wall Street ends sharply down as traders fret about AI disruption

AI heavyweights Nvidia and Microsoft each fell almost 3%. Alphabet dropped 1.2% ahead of its report on Wednesday, while Amazon declined 1.8% ahea

The Economic Times 4 Feb 2026 7:23 am

India US trade deal: EAM Jaishankar, Marco Rubio welcome new pact; discuss energy, nuclear, defence, critical minerals

India and the US have agreed on a trade deal. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington DC.

The Economic Times 4 Feb 2026 7:17 am

Sun shines on Waaree Energies as tariff clouds clear

Waaree Energies' shares surged following a US-India trade deal easing tariffs, boosting export prospects. The company also reported strong Q3 res

The Economic Times 4 Feb 2026 7:10 am

Trade pact, rupee rally light up offshore debt window

Indian corporates anticipate a surge in overseas borrowing over the next two quarters, fueled by improved investor sentiment following a US-India

The Economic Times 4 Feb 2026 6:56 am

D-Street does a jig! IndiaUS trade deal lifts sentiment, but earnings to drive market returns

The India-US trade deal has eased tariff uncertainty, boosting investor sentiment and suggesting market stress may have peaked. While not a game-

The Economic Times 4 Feb 2026 6:47 am

Stock Market Live Updates Feb 4: Stock to buy today: Ather Energy (676.30) BUY

Sensex, Nifty updates on 04 February 2026: The short-term outlook is bullish for Ather Energy. The stock has surged over 11 per cent on Tuesday a

The Hindu Businessline 4 Feb 2026 6:45 am

Celebration street! Rupee takes biggest leap in 7 years; stock markets jump 2.5%

India's rupee and equity markets experienced significant surges following a US-India trade deal that reduced tariffs. The Nifty and Sensex saw su

The Economic Times 4 Feb 2026 6:38 am

Gift Nifty falls over 80 pts; here's the trading setup for the day

Indian equities surged on Tuesday following a significant trade deal announcement with the US, alleviating tariff concerns. Analysts anticipate c

The Economic Times 4 Feb 2026 6:28 am

Stocks in news: Trent, BPCL, Bajaj Finance, Mankind Pharma, Apollo Tyres

Indian markets surged on Tuesday, buoyed by a significant trade pact with the US. The Nifty's strong rebound suggests a potential trend reversal

The Economic Times 4 Feb 2026 6:18 am

Asian stocks fall, following US tech-led selloff

Asian stocks declined as a tech selloff impacted US benchmarks, prompting a rotation into economically sensitive sectors. Advanced Micro Devices'

The Economic Times 4 Feb 2026 6:14 am

Quitting your job to launch a business? Prepare your personal finances first

Before you hand in your resignation to start a business, plan for life without a paycheque. Three individuals share their experiences

Livemint 4 Feb 2026 6:10 am

Wall Street slides as Anthropic-driven AI competition hits software stocks

Investors turned cautious ahead of key earnings reports from Alphabet and Amazon, while AI heavyweights Nvidia and Microsoft slid nearly 3%

The Hindu Businessline 4 Feb 2026 6:10 am

D2C brands go offline, powering a mall leasing boom

Faced with high online acquisition costs, D2C startups are using VC funding to secure premium mall spaces and leverage digital data to geo-target

Livemint 4 Feb 2026 6:00 am

Tariff cut to open door wider for exports, lift rupee, fund inflows: Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hailed the reduction in tariffs by the US as a game-changer for Indian exporters. This development is likely

The Economic Times 4 Feb 2026 6:00 am

Pact with India better than US other agreements, says Piyush Goyal

The US and India have inked a pivotal trade agreement with which both nations stand to gain. By slashing reciprocal tariffs on Indian exports, th

The Economic Times 4 Feb 2026 6:00 am

RBI likely to pause on rates in February policy as liquidity takes centre stage

RBI faces a balancing act: keeping rates steady while injecting liquidity through OMOs or buy/sell swaps to support the rupee and bridging the wi

Livemint 4 Feb 2026 5:30 am

Dhoot Transmission files confidential draft papers; aims to raise USD 250 mn via IPO

Backed by private equity major Bain Capital, the proposed IPO will comprise a fresh issue of equity shares along with an offer for sale (OFS) by

The Hindu 4 Feb 2026 4:29 am

Aditya Birla Capital profit jumps 33% to 945 cr in Q3

The company said it took an impact of 38 crore because of the implementation of the new labour codes, which restricted its reported profit growth

The Hindu 4 Feb 2026 4:21 am

Markets celebrates as signs of clarity emerge from U.S.

The Indian rupee emerged as the best-performing Asian currency on Tuesday (February 3. 2026), registering a record gain of 117 paise or 1.28% in

The Hindu 4 Feb 2026 4:11 am

Agriculture, dairy shielded in India-US deal; trade pact in weeks

As a result, cereals, maize, soybean and genetically modified food may be kept out of the bilateral trade agreement, which has been in the works

The Times of India 4 Feb 2026 3:20 am

Carpet makers expect recovery after India-US trade pact

The Times of India 4 Feb 2026 2:55 am

India-US trade deal: Elated exporters eyeing discount cuts on orders

Most exporters spent early Tuesday with buyers discussing the way forward, especially with garment orders for the next season being finalised. We

The Times of India 4 Feb 2026 2:43 am

House votes to reopen U.S. government, bill heads to Trump's desk

President Donald Trump will need to sign the spending package after the House of Representatives approved it. House votes to reopen U.S. governme

India Vision 4 Feb 2026 2:34 am

Sen. Warner calls Gabbard to testify after Georgia election office raid, Trump FBI call

President Donald Trump, in an interview with former FBI deputy director and podcaster Dan Bongino, recently called on members of the Republican P

India Vision 4 Feb 2026 2:33 am

India-U.S. trade deal: Agri, seafood exporters relieved, farmers agitated over possible import of U.S. crops

Lower tariffs to help seafood exporters recover ground, says industry group; SKM says allowing 0% import tariffs on U.S. goods is a surrender to

The Hindu 4 Feb 2026 2:21 am

Pharma companies await clarity, eye a dose of stability in India-US deal

With the US accounting for nearly 35% of Indias overall pharma shipments of over $30 billion in FY24-25, the move is expected to bolster growth p

The Times of India 4 Feb 2026 2:15 am

IndiaUS trade deal: Textile, leather players see revival in volumes

Textile and apparel exporters are now expecting an increased sourcing by global brands as India will now enjoy one of the lowest tariff regimes a

The Times of India 4 Feb 2026 2:09 am

After tariff cut, exporters of seafood eye recovery in US

Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI) said it expects shipments to rebound following the conclusion of the India-US trade deal and the re

The Times of India 4 Feb 2026 2:00 am

Trade deal with EU may have spurred US announcement

There are strong reasons why India and the US should have strong trade ties. Each has comparative advantages and they have complementarities that

The Times of India 4 Feb 2026 1:53 am

Three Peak XV leaders exit in quick succession

Peak XV, in a separate blog post, said it mutually decided to part ways with Agrawal, adding that Mittal and Sharma chose to join him. The firm d

The Times of India 4 Feb 2026 1:20 am

End in sight: On the U.S.-India trade deal, Americas tariffs

The U.S. trade deal gives hope that the tariffs ordeal may be over soon

The Hindu 4 Feb 2026 1:17 am

No levy on US goods, but India's agri shielded: USTR

The Trade Representative said the US would continue to work on access to certain protected areas of Indias agriculture sector, but said tariffs f

The Economic Times 4 Feb 2026 1:15 am

Time to pause? RBI may keep rates unchanged at MPC meet

The RBI cut rates in Dec after the MPC placed greater weight on inflation slipping below the lower bound of the flexible inflation targeting fram

The Times of India 4 Feb 2026 1:15 am

Govt officials: India-US pact removes uncertainty for businesses

Arvind Shrivastava, secretary, department of revenue, said the deal would deepen trade ties between 2 of the worlds largest economies. He said it

The Times of India 4 Feb 2026 1:14 am

Tax framework ensures level playing field for industry, says Arvind Shrivastava

New Delhi's tax framework ensures fair competition for Indian industry. Revenue Secretary Arvind Shrivastava highlighted budget reforms for data

The Economic Times 4 Feb 2026 1:13 am

India-US trade deal: Joint statement to be ready in a few days, says Piyush Goyal

After Trump and Modi went public, officials have been engaged on the next steps. Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday that

The Times of India 4 Feb 2026 1:09 am

EPFO may ease PF interest rate to 8-8.2% in FY26

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation is set to consider a slight reduction in the interest rate for provident fund deposits for the upcomin

The Economic Times 4 Feb 2026 1:04 am

Power rally: Rupee logs best 1-day gain in over seven years

The rupee jumped 124 paise to 90.27 against the dollar, its strongest single-day gain in seven years and the best since late 2018. The currency h

The Times of India 4 Feb 2026 1:00 am

'US tariff cut may lift GDP by 20-30 bps', say economists

India's economy is set for a boost as the US lowers tariffs on Indian goods. This move is expected to increase India's GDP by 20-30 basis points

The Economic Times 4 Feb 2026 12:59 am

India-US trade deal: Steep tariffs to stay for steel, copper and aluminium

Within this landscape, Tata Steels Indian operations do not export to the US, though its UK unit does. In contrast, JSW Steel, with facilities in

The Times of India 4 Feb 2026 12:58 am

US-India trade deal: How revised tariff will boost exports while shielding farms

India and the US have finalized a trade agreement. The US has reduced tariffs on Indian goods to 18 percent. This move will boost Indian exports

The Economic Times 4 Feb 2026 12:55 am

No word from India on halting oil imports: Russia

Moscow claims they've yet to receive any communication from New Delhi regarding a pause in oil purchases from Russia. This statement comes in the

The Economic Times 4 Feb 2026 12:54 am

Foreign funds likely to drive into India again

So far in 2026, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have net sold stocks worth nearly Rs 35,000 crore in the Indian market. This comes on top of t

The Times of India 4 Feb 2026 12:53 am

Dalal Street blows 'Trump'et with 2000-point salute to trade deal

The feel-good rally that followed lifted sensex by nearly 4,200 points (5.2%) in early trades but soon profit booking at higher levels pulled it

The Times of India 4 Feb 2026 12:51 am

India likely to restrict duty-free imports of soybean, corn for human consumption under its US trade deal

India plans to limit duty-free imports of soybean and corn for human consumption in its trade deal with the US. The agreement may allow some Amer

The Economic Times 4 Feb 2026 12:40 am

India signs agreement to set up Bharat Container Shipping Line

Aligned with the Rs 10,000-crore Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme from the 2026-27 Union Budget, BCSL aims to boost containerised cargo

The Hindu Businessline 4 Feb 2026 12:29 am

UK-India FTA omits several key UK interests: House of Lords report

The UK govt did not conclude a bilateral investment treaty, or arrangements in relation to legal services, new market access for financial servic

The Times of India 4 Feb 2026 12:25 am

US tariff cut to boost India's medical devices exports

India's medical device exports are set for a major boost. The US has reduced tariffs on Indian goods significantly. This move makes Indian produc

The Economic Times 4 Feb 2026 12:15 am

India-US trade deal: Textile, jewellery, engg companies expect order book to swell

Indian exporters expect a 20% rise in overseas shipments over the next five to six years. This growth is driven by a US tariff cut on Indian good

The Economic Times 4 Feb 2026 12:11 am

US F-35 shoots down Iranian drone near Abraham Lincoln carrier

The incident coincides with ongoing diplomatic efforts for Iran-U.S. nuclear talks and follows increased U.S. military presence in the Middle Eas

The Hindu Businessline 3 Feb 2026 11:57 pm

India-China bilateral trade reached $155 billion in 2025: Envoy

India and China's trade reached a record USD 155 billion in 2025, growing over 12 percent. This marks a significant improvement in bilateral ties

The Economic Times 3 Feb 2026 11:22 pm

S&P 500 and Nasdaq slide as software stocks fall despite Palantir gains

Microsoft, Intuit, Atlassian, and Adobe fell 28%, while Palantir rose 4.4% on AI-related demand

The Hindu Businessline 3 Feb 2026 11:14 pm

India-US trade deal clarity: Pharma exporters gain edge in US; sector eyes growth boost

Indian drugmakers anticipate significant benefits from the proposed India-US trade agreement, offering much-needed clarity and stability for the

The Times of India 3 Feb 2026 11:13 pm

Walmart becomes first retailer to hit $1 trillion market valuation

The milestone comes two weeks after the company replaced AstraZeneca in the tech-focused Nasdaq-100 Index.

The Hindu Businessline 3 Feb 2026 11:03 pm

DGCA says no faults in Boeing 787 fuel switch

DGCA confirms no faults in Boeing 787 fuel switches after pilot complaint, advises Air India on operational procedures.

The Hindu Businessline 3 Feb 2026 10:56 pm

Air India, IndiGo aircraft involved in wingtip collision at Mumbai airport

Both airlines said all passengers were safely disembarked and no injuries were reported.

The Hindu Businessline 3 Feb 2026 10:54 pm

Why Trump administration is still imposing 18% tariff on India - Explained

The US will reduce tariffs on most Indian goods to 18% from 50% as part of a new trade agreement, aiming to address the large trade deficit. Indi

The Times of India 3 Feb 2026 10:50 pm

India-US pact 'father of all deals', bilateral trade to reach $500 billion in a few years: Harsh Vardhan Shringla

Participating in the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address, he said it is a historic moment for our foreign policy and ou

The Economic Times 3 Feb 2026 10:50 pm

Earthquake in Myanmar triggers tremors across Kolkata, northeast India

The quake occurred around 9.05 pm and lasted for a few seconds, with residents in high-rise buildings and office complexes reporting aftershocks

The Hindu Businessline 3 Feb 2026 10:21 pm

Rupee logs best day in 7 years due to India-US trade deal; further gains depend on RBI intervention

The Indian rupee saw a significant jump on Tuesday, gaining 125 paise against the US dollar. This surge followed the announcement of a US-India t

The Economic Times 3 Feb 2026 10:21 pm

Explainer: How India gains from new US trade agreement

New Delhi: India and the US have agreed on a framework for a trade deal under which Washington will bring down tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per

The Siasat Daily 3 Feb 2026 10:18 pm

Explained | What the US-India trade deal means and why tariffs are cut to 18%

Details will be clarified through a US executive order and a joint statement.

The Hindu Businessline 3 Feb 2026 10:15 pm

CapitaLand India Trust steps up onshore bond fundraising, targets $1 billion debt shift as divestments fuel expansion

CapitaLand India Trust is boosting its India strategy. It plans to raise more onshore debt and sell some assets. This will help fund new acquisit

The Economic Times 3 Feb 2026 10:09 pm

India-EU FTA in final legal stage, likely to come into force this year: Envoy

New Delhi: The India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is now undergoing legal scrubbing and both sides are committed to concluding the process swift

The Siasat Daily 3 Feb 2026 10:02 pm

Data service stocks plunge up to 10% as Anthropic releases AI in legal space

Shares of legal software firms and data service companies saw a sharp decline on Tuesday. This downturn followed the release of a new AI automati

The Economic Times 3 Feb 2026 9:59 pm

Indias air passenger traffic growth declines by over 4% in December

According to data released by the DGCA, Indias scheduled domestic flight operators ferriedaround 1.43 crore passengers in December 2025, down 4.1

The Hindu Businessline 3 Feb 2026 9:55 pm

'Historic', 'very positive', 'quiet diplomacy': Ex-Indian envoys hail India-US trade deal

India and the United States have reached a significant trade agreement. Washington will lower tariffs on Indian products to 18 percent. Former di

The Economic Times 3 Feb 2026 9:50 pm

US trade chief says India to maintain some agriculture protections in deal with Trump

India will eliminate tariffs on American industrial goods. The United States will reduce tariffs on most Indian products. India will maintain som

The Economic Times 3 Feb 2026 9:44 pm

US tariff cut to boost Indian carpet exports, benefit 2.5 million weavers: Council

Indian carpets will now face lower US tariffs, dropping from 50 percent to 18 percent. This significant reduction offers substantial relief to th

The Economic Times 3 Feb 2026 9:44 pm

India has secured a better trade deal with the US than competitors: Goyal

Detailing of deal is on; slashing of US duties on Indian goods to 18% will happen only after joint statement is inked

The Hindu Businessline 3 Feb 2026 9:33 pm

AP plans large-scale saffron cultivation in Lambasingi

AP CM asked officials to allow companies to undertake large-scale saffron farming under a public-private partnership model involving local tribal

The Hindu Businessline 3 Feb 2026 9:23 pm

IndiaUS trade deal: New Delhi may scale back Russian oil buys after tariff relief

India will significantly reduce crude oil imports from Russia, adhering to a US-brokered trade deal that lowers tariffs on Indian goods. While ex

The Times of India 3 Feb 2026 9:23 pm

Buoyed by US, EU trade deals, Exide Industries looks to generate additional exports of 500 crore

Its export business witnessed a degrowth year on year in Q3 amid tariff-linked challenges in the US and global geopolitical uncertainties

The Hindu Businessline 3 Feb 2026 9:16 pm

FPIs cover short positions as Nifty 50 rebounds after US-India tariff deal surprise

Record bearish derivative bets force technical short squeeze, but analysts say sustained FPI inflows will depend on earnings recovery and improve

The Hindu Businessline 3 Feb 2026 9:14 pm

RBI may scale back forex intervention as US-India trade deal lifts sentiment

The central bank had been selling dollars to curb rupee volatility amid sustained foreign portfolio investor outflows, tightening rupee liquidity

The Hindu Businessline 3 Feb 2026 9:12 pm