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January 8, 2026 7:40 PM

Sensex, Nifty End Lower amid India–US Trade Developments

Indian equity markets recorded their sharpest fall in a month on Thursday, with benchmark indices extending losses for the fourth consecutive session amid rising concerns over India–US trade tensions. Investor sentiment turned cautious after repor...

January 8, 2026 3:20 PM

UN projects India’s GDP growth at robust pace in 2026 despite geopolitical risks

A United Nations (UN) report has projected India’s GDP growth at a robust 6.6 per cent in 2026, even as global economic growth is expected to slow to 2.7 per cent due to geopolitical risks and policy uncertainty. “Strong demand in major markets ...

January 8, 2026 11:18 AM

Livestock sector continues to strengthen India’s agricultural economy

The livestock sector continues to strengthen India’s agricultural economy, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.77 per cent since 2014-15, according to the government. The contribution of livestock to the total agriculture and all...

January 8, 2026 9:54 AM

Sensex, Nifty open lower over weak global cues

Indian benchmark indices posted mild losses on Thursday amid profit booking, rising geopolitical tensions and muted sentiment in Asian markets. As of 9.23 a.m., the Sensex slipped 108 points, or 0.13 per cent, to 84,852, while the Nifty eased 46 poi...

January 7, 2026 6:14 PM

India’s stock market returns to improve as fundamentals turn favourable: Morgan Stanley

India’s stock market returns are expected to improve in the coming months as several key fundamentals turn favourable, according to a report by Morgan Stanley. The report noted that the past 12 months have seen the weakest market performance on re...

January 7, 2026 4:17 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid geopolitical worries

Indian equity markets ended lower for the third consecutive session on Wednesday as ongoing geopolitical tensions kept investors cautious, while selling pressure in automobile and oil marketing company stocks weighed on overall market sentiment. At ...

January 7, 2026 4:55 PM

Govt pegs India’s GDP growth at 7.4% for FY 2025–26

India’s real GDP growth rate has been projected at 7.4 per cent for FY 2025–26, up from 6.5 per cent in FY 2024–25, according to the advanced estimates released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Wednesday. The estim...

January 7, 2026 10:10 AM

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid tariff-related concerns

The Indian benchmark indices posted mild losses early on Wednesday amid rising geopolitical tensions and fresh tariff-related concerns, tracking mixed cues from Asian markets. As of 9.30 am, Sensex slipped 156 points, or 0.18 per cent to 84,907 and ...

January 6, 2026 4:58 PM

Markets extend losses as profit booking drags Sensex, Nifty lower

Indian equity benchmarks extended their losing streak on Tuesday, with investors engaging in profit booking amid subdued sentiment and lingering global uncertainties. The Sensex closed at 85,063.34, down 376.27 points or 0.44 per cent, while the Nif...

January 6, 2026 4:41 PM

Sensex, Nifty post mild losses as oil and gas stocks trade lower

Indian benchmark indices posted mild losses on Tuesday, weighed down by losses in oil and gas stocks. Amid impressive corporate updates that had lifted expectations of stronger quarterly earnings, concerns of potential additional tariffs by US weighe...