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June 8, 2026 12:37 PM

India’s ease of doing business reforms during last 12 years reshape business landscape, boost investor confidence

India’s business environment has undergone a major transformation over the past decade as a series of reforms aimed at simplifying regulations, digitising governance, reducing compliance burdens and improving market access have reshaped the way bus...

June 8, 2026 12:33 PM

Musk’s SpaceX IPO jolts life back into European retail investing

European retail investors are among those jockeying for a piece of the hotly anticipated SpaceX initial public offering, but some observers warn the deal could prove a bumpy ride for those without the resources that institutional investors have behin...

June 8, 2026 10:00 AM

Sensex, Nifty open 1 per cent lower amid West Asia tensions, weak global cues

Indian equities opened lower on Monday, with benchmark indices falling 1 per cent each amid escalating tensions in West Asia, rising crude oil prices and weak global cues. Sensex opened at 73,421.61, down over 800 points or 1.11 per cent, while Nift...

June 8, 2026 9:46 AM

OPEC+ approves fourth oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure

OPEC+ agreed on Sunday a fourth increase in its oil output targets in as many months, even though the U.S. war with Iran is still preventing several of the group's members from pumping more. The war has cut oil flows via the Strait of Hormuz, crea...

June 8, 2026 9:25 AM

Global market tumble as investors slam brakes on AI rally

Asian stocks plunged on Monday as investors rushed out of the hottest AI-linked shares on fears the bull run has gone too far, too fast and as fresh hostilities in Iran pushed up oil prices. The twin triggers for a rout that is highlighting a fragil...

June 8, 2026 9:25 AM

Nvidia clinches deals with South Korean giants including SK Group to advance AI boom

Nvidia on Monday announced a series of deals in South Korea with tech giants including SK Hynix and Naver, as it looks to secure crucial memory chips to power its AI ambitions and entice new customers. The agreements come during a high-profile t...

June 7, 2026 3:53 PM

Indian households continue to pay among world’s lowest LPG prices despite global surge: Govt

Indian households continue to pay among the lowest prices for cooking gas globally, with domestic LPG rates remaining significantly below those in neighbouring countries and advanced economies despite a sharp rise in international energy prices, the ...

June 6, 2026 4:44 PM

PM Modi meets Economic Advisory Council to review growth measures amid global headwinds

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired a meeting of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), discussing measures to sustain India’s growth momentum, strengthen economic resilience and navigate emerging global challeng...

June 6, 2026 10:40 AM

PM Modi hails 7.7pc growth rate, says India remains world’s fastest-growing major economy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted India’s economic performance, saying the country recorded a 7.7 per cent growth rate in the financial year 2025-26 and retained its position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy. Address...

June 6, 2026 10:38 AM

Nifty, Sensex decline for 2nd week amid persistent global headwinds

The Indian equity benchmarks posted notable losses during the week as domestic policy measures were mildly offset by persistent external uncertainties. Nifty lost 0.77 per cent during the week and dipped 0.21 per cent on the last trading day to reac...