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December 24, 2025 4:41 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower ahead of Christmas

Indian stock market benchmarks Sensex and Nifty ended slightly lower on Wednesday as selling pressure in oil and gas, pharmaceutical and IT stocks weighed on the indices. Trading activity also remained dull as investors stayed cautious ahead of the ...

December 24, 2025 2:55 PM

Gold, silver hit record highs amid US–Venezuela tensions, Fed rate cut hopes

Gold and silver prices surged to record highs on Wednesday, driven by escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela, along with expectations of further interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve next year. Gold prices rose over 0.5 p...

December 24, 2025 10:58 AM

Legally binding commitments in FTAs key to expanding global footprint of Indian professionals: Commerce Secretary

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal on Tuesday stressed the need for legally binding commitments on professional services under India’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to help Indian professionals access global markets, as the government looks to levera...

December 24, 2025 10:16 AM

Sensex, Nifty record mild gains amid positive global cues

Indian benchmark indices posted modest gains in early trade on Wednesday amid positive global cues, with the stock market appearing to be in a consolidation phase. As of 9.30 a.m., the Sensex was up 105 points, or 0.12 per cent, at 85,630, while the...

December 24, 2025 8:51 AM

HM Amit Shah to address National Cooperative Summit in Panchkula today

Krishak Bharati Cooperative Ltd will organise a national cooperative conference, titled ‘Prosperity through Cooperation- Role of Cooperatives in Sustainable Agriculture’ on Wednesday in Panchkula in Haryana. It will deliberate on policy and impl...

December 23, 2025 10:27 PM

RBI announces ₹3 trillion liquidity injection through OMOs and forex swap

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday announced a fresh set of measures to ease tight liquidity conditions in the banking system, unveiling a plan to inject nearly ₹3 trillion over the coming weeks through a combination of open market operat...

December 23, 2025 5:04 PM

Sensex ends flat, Nifty inches higher amid mixed market cues

Indian equity benchmark indices closed on a mixed note on Tuesday, as weakness in information technology stocks weighed on overall sentiment, while buying interest in financial, FMCG and metal shares provided partial support. Investor caution persis...

December 23, 2025 4:18 PM

India’s creator economy set to drive over $1 trillion in consumer spending by 2030: report

India’s rapidly expanding creator economy is projected to influence over one trillion dollars in annual consumer spending by 2030, reflecting a fundamental shift in how purchase decisions are made across the country, according to a report by Boston...

December 23, 2025 3:53 PM

Industrial parks emerging as key drivers of smarter infrastructure and industrial growth in India

Industrial parks are increasingly emerging as a central pillar of India’s industrial and innovation strategy, facilitating smarter infrastructure, sustainable development and stronger industrial growth, according to official data released on Tuesda...

December 23, 2025 4:08 PM

PM Modi shares Piyush Goyal’s article highlighting India-New Zealand FTA as women-led, growth-focused pact

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared an article by Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, highlighting how India’s free trade agreements (FTAs) have evolved beyond tariff reductions to become part of a broader mission to s...