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Equity Mutual Funds inflow hit 12-month low of 22,908 crore in May

Net inflows into equity schemes stood at 22,908 crore in May, compared with 38,440 crore in April, 40,450 crore in March, 25,978 crore in February and 24,028 crore in January

10 Jun 2026 1:12 pm
Stock markets climb in early trade on buying in blue-chips

Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Asian Paints, Trent and ICICI Bank were among the biggest winners from the Sensex index

10 Jun 2026 10:43 am
Rupee falls 15 paise to 95.56 against U.S. dollar in early trade

According to traders, the Indian rupee is trading with a negative bias and remains under severe pressure due to renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia

10 Jun 2026 10:35 am
9 Jun 2026 7:29 pm
Parliamentary panel seeks views on bill to tweak corporate laws

Introduced in March this year, the legislation proposes comprehensive amendments to both the Companies Act, 2013, and the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Act, 2008

9 Jun 2026 2:50 pm
Sensex, Nifty rebound in early trade tracking recovery in global markets

NTPC, Tata Steel, Infosys, Power Grid and Tech Mahindra were among the laggards

9 Jun 2026 11:22 am
Rupee rises 20 paise to 95.41 against U.S. dollar in early trade

The rupee is likely to trade a 95.40-95.80 range with weakening bias, IFA Global said in a research note

9 Jun 2026 10:49 am
Fitch cuts FY27 growth projection to 6.4%; U.S.-Iran war to slow down economy

Fitch said it expects a slowdown in economic growth in FY27 from the 7.4% clocked in FY26 as rising prices erode real incomes and dampen consumer spending, amid a resilient capital expenditure

9 Jun 2026 10:13 am
Centre cuts PM-Ujjwala Yojana refills from 9 to 4

PMUY has provided more than 10.55 crore LPG connections since it was formally inaugurated in 2016.

8 Jun 2026 9:50 pm
Current under-recovery 30/litre on diesel, 6/litre on petrol: Official

Officials at the Petroleum Ministry informed that OMCs were absorbing daily losses in the range of 600-700 crore daily from the sale of petrol, diesel and LPG combined

8 Jun 2026 9:41 pm
Blue economy offers unlimited opportunities for Puthuyuga Keralam: Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

He underscores the need to use States port-maritime sector as the chief catalyst for its future development, stresses the need to overcome challenges posed by pollution, climate-change-related challenges and coastal erosion

7 Jun 2026 9:28 pm
Mcap of 7 of top-10 most valued firms erodes by 1.25 lakh cr; Reliance takes biggest hit

Market valuation of Reliance Industries dropped 39,718 crore to 17,47,321.40 crore

7 Jun 2026 2:55 pm
India's energy demand boom to reshape global markets, says Rosneft chief

Today, India's economy is one of the key drivers of global energy consumption growth, says Igor Sechin, chief executive of Russian oil producer Rosneft

7 Jun 2026 11:42 am
Kufos proposes Kerala Blue Economy Council

The proposal formed part of two policy documents handed over by the Kufos to Fisheries Minister Abdul Gafoor during his first official visit

6 Jun 2026 7:58 pm
Share of Russian oil in Indian imports rises to 38%, premium paid jumps 425% in April 2026

Russias share stood at about 34% in terms of the volume of Indias oil imports in April 2026. At the same time, Indias dependence on oil from the U.S. fell to multi-month lows in terms of both value and volume.

6 Jun 2026 5:05 pm
Modest growth in States Own Tax Revenue emerges as weak spot in T.N.s economy

Based on unaudited provisional figures put out by the office of the Principal Accountant General (Accounts and Entitlements), Tamil Nadu, the growth rate worked out for SOTR in 2025-26 vis--vis 2024-25 was 6.8%

6 Jun 2026 11:57 am
Gold rush for real estate: Jewellery retailers drive Tamil Nadus commercial property boom

From the high streets of Chennai, which is Indias second-largest jewellery leasing market, to tier-II towns, jewellers are Tamil Nadus newest property power players

6 Jun 2026 11:52 am
Under PM Modi, Indias economy resilient and showing sustained growth: BJP chief

The GDP growth rate of 7.7% in FY 2025-26 and 7.8% in Q4 of FY 2025-26 reflects robust economic activity and broad-based growth across sectors, says BJP President Nitin Nabin

6 Jun 2026 8:30 am
Our economy is on strong footing, we are in a far better condition, says RBI Governor Malhotra

Answering another question on what worries the RBI the most, he said, Its the duration of the conflict and the time it would take for the restoration of the supply chain.

5 Jun 2026 11:18 pm
E85 would be about 20/litre cheaper than E20: Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri also mentioned that the E85 variant of fuel is meant for specially-designed flex fuel vehicles with compatible engines

5 Jun 2026 10:20 pm
India, U.S. may execute first phase of bilateral trade pact by middle of next month: Goyal

According to that framework, the U.S. had agreed to reduce tariffs on India to 18% from 50%. It had removed the 25% tariffs on Indian goods for buying Russian oil and was to cut the remaining 25% to 18% under the pact

5 Jun 2026 7:27 pm
Draft RMP amendments to ease plot mergers, family sub-division in Bengaluru; real estate to thrive?

The proposed move is expected to make the governments B-to-A Khata conversion scheme more attractive, while contributing to densification of the city

5 Jun 2026 5:51 pm
Watch: RBI lowers growth forecast to 6.6%

The Reserve Bank of India has cut its growth forecast and raised its inflation outlook for the current financial year, citing higher crude oil prices, global supply disruptions and concerns over a weak monsoon. The RBI has lowered its GDP growth projection for 2026-27 to 6.6%. down from the 6.9% forecast made earlier.

5 Jun 2026 5:01 pm
GDP expands 7.8%, taking full year growth to 7.7%: Govt data

Nominal GDP, or GDP at current prices, has been estimated to attain a level of 346.36 lakh crore in 2025-26, against 318.07 lakh crore in 2024-25, showing a growth rate of 8.9%

5 Jun 2026 4:33 pm
Government exempts capital gains tax on FPI investment in G-Secs

Further, the government also announced that 15, 30, and 40-year tenor bonds will be added to investment under fully accessible route (FAR) framework, which allows non-residents to invest in specific government securities, known as specified securities, without facing any quantitative restrictions

5 Jun 2026 1:57 pm
RBI announces host of measures to attract foreign capital

The RBI has also decided to increase the limits for investment by NRIs and OCIs in equity instruments traded on the stock market without SEBI registration

5 Jun 2026 12:03 pm
RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, for second time in row, amid West Asia crisis

Governor Malhotra announced that the Real GDP growth has been projected at 6.6%, down by 0.3% from earlier projection of 6.9% for FY27

5 Jun 2026 10:50 am
RBI Monetary Policy Committee LIVE: Governor Malhotra to announce interest rate decision

The six-member MPC started its three-day deliberations on Wednesday (June 3, 2026)

5 Jun 2026 9:37 am
India, U.K. launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory for improved cooperation, tech-sharing

The observatory was announced in October last year with an objective to expand mineral coverage, integrate advanced technologies, among other things

5 Jun 2026 1:07 am
India to drop capital gains tax for foreign investors in government bonds, source says

Indias benchmark bond yield eased one basis point to 7.01% in opening trade, although it was not immediately clear when the plan would take effect.

4 Jun 2026 10:19 pm
Congress says Centre in panic mode on economy, raises questions over LIC stake in firm under SEBI scanner

Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh cited media reports claiming that the Centre was considering an ordinance to amend the Income Tax Act and remove the 12.5% long-term capital gains tax (LTCG) on investments made by FPIs in government securities

4 Jun 2026 9:36 pm
Pahlaj Nihalani, producer and former CBFC chief, dies at 76

He is widely credited for giving actor Govinda his first big break with the 1986 movie Ilzaam. He also introduced actor Chunky Panday with Aag Hi Aag in 1987.

4 Jun 2026 1:20 pm
EXPLAINED: When an economy built on cheap labour faces higher wages Karnataka

The evidence showing limited or no job loss challenges the idea that cheaplabouris a necessity for employment

4 Jun 2026 9:40 am
Base and framework: On the latest Index of Industrial Production

Industrial fundamentals have remained resilient, but are not broad-based

4 Jun 2026 12:16 am
Indo-U.S. deal: Trying to get remaining 1% sticking point across finish line, says U.S. envoy

The USTR on June 2 issued its findings in the forced labour investigation and proposed additional tariffs on imports from 60 economies

3 Jun 2026 8:03 pm
Cabinet approves 10,000 crore ATF price stabilisation fund to shield airlines, jet fuel prices

Air India, along with its low-cost subsidiary Air India Express, and Indigo, together cut down 250 daily domestic flights from June amid rising prices of jet fuel. The move was expected to further escalate airfares.

3 Jun 2026 6:04 pm
India's services sector growth hits 6-month high in May on new orders, softer rise in cost burdens

Strengthening demand for services such as freight, digital solutions, e-commerce, entertainment and IT reportedly boosted new business growth during May

3 Jun 2026 1:00 pm
LPG consumption declined 19% in May, petrol-diesel increased

Consumption of diesel and petrol in May rose 0.8% and 2.8% respectively from the comparable period last year.

2 Jun 2026 8:12 pm
Dept of Agriculture cuts back on urea, DAP requirements amid expectations of lower monsoon

India has added 132.43 LMT of fertilisers stocks through imports and domestic production - since the conflict broke out February 28.

1 Jun 2026 8:39 pm
GST collections grow 3.2% in May to 1.94 lakh cr

Gross GST collection stood at 1.88 lakh crore in May 2025

1 Jun 2026 12:23 pm
India's manufacturing sector growth hits 3-month high in May as domestic market fuels activity: PMI

The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing PMI posted 55.0 in May, above the April reading of 54.7

1 Jun 2026 12:00 pm
Outgoing U.S. Federal Reserve chair Powell delivers defense of Fed independence

Jerome Powell delivered a staunch defense of the need for the central bank to maintain independence and credibility, as it comes under assault from President Donald Trump

1 Jun 2026 7:48 am
Oil prices rise more than 2% as Israel steps up incursion into Lebanon

Israel ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in the battle with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group

1 Jun 2026 7:37 am
India's LPG consumption slides 16% in April amid West Asia conflict

The consumption was 10.5% lower than the 2.45 million tonnes of LPG sales in April 2024

31 May 2026 5:04 pm
India, U.S. chief negotiators to hold four-day trade talks from June 1

The U.S. team will be led by its chief negotiator Brendan Lynch. India's chief negotiator is Darpan Jain, who is an additional secretary in the Department of Commerce

31 May 2026 3:37 pm
Government revises fuel export levies for fortnight beginning June 1, domestic rates unchanged

The duty has been set at 1.5 per litre on petrol exports, 13.5 per litre on diesel exports and 9.5 per litre on ATF exports, as per an official notification

31 May 2026 10:29 am