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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
Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Asian Paints, Trent and ICICI Bank were among the biggest winners from the Sensex index
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
The committee is soliciting comments until June 22
Introduced in March this year, the legislation proposes comprehensive amendments to both the Companies Act, 2013, and the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Act, 2008
NTPC, Tata Steel, Infosys, Power Grid and Tech Mahindra were among the laggards
The rupee is likely to trade a 95.40-95.80 range with weakening bias, IFA Global said in a research note
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
PMUY has provided more than 10.55 crore LPG connections since it was formally inaugurated in 2016.
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
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
Market valuation of Reliance Industries dropped 39,718 crore to 17,47,321.40 crore
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
The proposal formed part of two policy documents handed over by the Kufos to Fisheries Minister Abdul Gafoor during his first official visit
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.
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%
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
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
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.
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri also mentioned that the E85 variant of fuel is meant for specially-designed flex fuel vehicles with compatible engines
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
The proposed move is expected to make the governments B-to-A Khata conversion scheme more attractive, while contributing to densification of the city
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.
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%
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
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
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
The six-member MPC started its three-day deliberations on Wednesday (June 3, 2026)
The observatory was announced in October last year with an objective to expand mineral coverage, integrate advanced technologies, among other things
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.
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
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.
The evidence showing limited or no job loss challenges the idea that cheaplabouris a necessity for employment
Industrial fundamentals have remained resilient, but are not broad-based
The USTR on June 2 issued its findings in the forced labour investigation and proposed additional tariffs on imports from 60 economies
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.
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India --- Business Wire India
Strengthening demand for services such as freight, digital solutions, e-commerce, entertainment and IT reportedly boosted new business growth during May
Consumption of diesel and petrol in May rose 0.8% and 2.8% respectively from the comparable period last year.
India has added 132.43 LMT of fertilisers stocks through imports and domestic production - since the conflict broke out February 28.
Gross GST collection stood at 1.88 lakh crore in May 2025
The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing PMI posted 55.0 in May, above the April reading of 54.7
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
Israel ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in the battle with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group
The consumption was 10.5% lower than the 2.45 million tonnes of LPG sales in April 2024
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
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

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