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January 5, 2026 9:58 AM

Sensex, Nifty post mild losses amid latest geopolitical tensions

Indian benchmark indices traded flat with a mild negative bias on Monday, weighed down by losses in IT stocks and concerns over the latest US–Venezuela tensions. Even as Indian companies showed signs of improving quarterly earnings, market optimis...

January 3, 2026 11:38 AM

Centre emphasises promotion of indigenous fish species under Blue Revolution

The Centre is placing renewed emphasis on promoting indigenous fish species in aquaculture as part of its Blue Revolution strategy, aiming to enhance sustainability, food security and livelihoods while conserving India’s rich aquatic biodiversity, ...

January 2, 2026 8:26 PM

India’s forex reserves rise by $3.2 billion to $696.6 billion: RBI

Continuing their upward trend, India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $3.293 billion to $696.610 billion in the week ended December 26, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday. In the previous week, the country�...

January 2, 2026 4:57 PM

Nifty, Bank Nifty scale fresh record highs; Sensex rises 0.67%

Indian equity benchmarks ended Friday’s session at record levels, driven by strong buying interest across banking, metals, auto and power stocks, even as FMCG shares lagged. The Sensex climbed 573 points, or 0.67 per cent, to close at 85,762, whil...

January 2, 2026 4:14 PM

Gold likely to hit new highs in 2026 on central bank buying, fed rate cuts: ING

Gold prices are expected to scale fresh highs in 2026, supported by sustained central bank buying, anticipated interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve, a weaker dollar, geopolitical risks and rising investment through exchange-traded funds (ETFs...

January 2, 2026 3:47 PM

India’s nominal GDP growth to improve to 11% in FY27: Report

India’s nominal GDP growth is expected to improve to around 11 per cent in FY27, with real GDP growth projected at 7.2 per cent, supported by domestic credit-led consumption and continued policy support, according to a report released on Friday. T...

January 2, 2026 10:18 AM

Sensex, Nifty post modest gains as auto, metal stocks lead rally

The Indian benchmark indices traded in the green early on Friday, supported by strong macroeconomic indicators and stable domestic fundamentals. As of 9.30 a.m., the Sensex advanced 185 points, or 0.22 per cent, to 85,374, while the Nifty gained 61 ...

January 2, 2026 10:15 AM

Bulgaria celebrates entry into euro zone, lev currency banished into history

EU member Bulgaria marked its entry into the euro zone on Thursday with a display of euro coins on the facade of the central bank in Sofia and fireworks to celebrate a long-awaited milestone. As of midnight the euro became the country's currency and...

January 1, 2026 4:40 PM

GST collections rise 6.1% in December to Rs 1.75 lakh crore

Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in December rose 6.1 per cent year-on-year to about Rs 1.75 lakh crore, compared to around Rs 1.64 lakh crore in the same month last year, according to official data released on Thursday. In December, c...

January 1, 2026 4:28 PM

SUV boom, new launches drive India’s auto industry to strong finish in 2025

India’s automobile industry entered 2026 on a strong and confident note, with several leading car manufacturers reporting solid growth and renewed momentum in the calendar year 2025. Despite a year shaped by changing market conditions, customer de...

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