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January 27, 2026 1:45 PM

India’s retail sector hits 3-year high with 54 pc leasing growth in 2025

The year 2025 delivered exceptional 54 per cent year-on-year growth in gross leasing volume in India as retail sector achieved a three-year peak in gross leasing activity, a report showed on Tuesday. Brick and mortal retail in the top seven cities o...

January 27, 2026 1:09 PM

Gold, silver continue to touch new highs as US dollar weakens

Gold and silver prices surged to record highs on Tuesday, amid persistent weakness in the US dollar and expectations of rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve. MCX gold February futures rose 1.48 per cent to Rs 1,58,343 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, MCX sil...

January 27, 2026 10:59 AM

Sensex, Nifty open lower as investors await India-EU FTA

The Indian equity markets opened the week lower on Tuesday amid persistent FII selling and mixed December quarter results. As of 9.25 am, Sensex dipped 436 points, or 0.54 per cent, to reach 81,101, and Nifty declined 110 points, or 0.44 per cent to...

January 25, 2026 12:55 PM

India’s forex reserves rise over $14 billion to $701 billion as of January 16

India’s foreign exchange reserves rose sharply by USD 14.167 billion in the week ended January 16, reaching USD 701.360 billion, driven by a jump in both gold reserves and foreign currency assets, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s latest W...

January 23, 2026 1:05 PM

India to showcase agri-food strength at Gulfood 2026 with 161 exhibitors; becomes partner country for first time

India will present its diverse and expanding agri-food ecosystem at Gulfood 2026 through 161 exhibitors, marking its largest-ever participation at the global food and beverage trade event. India is the Partner Country at Gulfood for the first time, u...

January 23, 2026 9:58 AM

Sensex, Nifty open higher as geopolitical tensions ease

The Indian stock market opened on a positive note on Friday, extending gains for the second consecutive session, buoyed by easing geopolitical tensions and positive global cues. At 9:30 a.m., the Sensex rose 132 points, or 0.16 per cent, to 82,440, ...

January 22, 2026 5:16 PM

Markets end higher as global cues lift sentiment; Nifty closes near 25,300

Indian equity markets ended higher on Thursday, supported by positive global cues and optimism around a potential India–U.S. trade deal. The benchmark Nifty closed near the 25,300 mark, while the Sensex registered moderate gains. At the close of t...

January 22, 2026 3:56 PM

UIBC-UC outlines 2026 roadmap to advance India-UAE economic partnership

The UAE-India Business Council, UAE Chapter(UIBC-UC ), has announced an ambitious roadmap for 2026 aimed at deepening economic cooperation between India and the United Arab Emirates and translating policy commitments into tangible outcomes.The announ...

January 22, 2026 11:50 AM

EU eyes ‘historic’ trade, security pact with India ahead of summit

The European Union is set to advance a wide-ranging trade and security partnership with India, with key agreements likely to be finalised during the visit of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Co...

January 22, 2026 10:55 AM

Markets open higher on global relief rally, trade deal hopes

Domestic equity benchmarks opened higher on Thursday as investor sentiment improved after US President Donald Trump rolled back tariff threats against European nations, citing a framework agreement on the Greenland issue. Positive global cues, along...

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