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August 10, 2026 8:23 AM

Asia stocks edge higher, oil up amid Gulf confusion

Asian share markets tracked Wall Street higher on Monday after a soft U.S. jobs report pared the risk of a near-term rise in borrowing costs, though a lack of progress in Gulf peace talks saw oil prices creep higher. Iran said on Sunday that a deal ...

August 8, 2026 4:39 PM

Government signs MoUs with industry leaders to strengthen support for startups

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has signed a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with key industry players and ecosystem enablers to strengthen support for star...

August 7, 2026 4:25 PM

Markets End Lower as Global Tensions Weigh on Investor Sentiment

The benchmark equity indices ended lower on Friday as selling pressure in financial and private banking stocks, coupled with rising geopolitical tensions, weighed on investor sentiment. While the broader market remained relatively resilient, weaknes...

August 7, 2026 3:42 PM

India’s investor base crosses 13.2 crore, becomes younger and more diverse: NSE

India's investor base is becoming younger, more geographically diverse and increasingly inclusive, with the median age of investors declining from 38 years in March 2020 to 33 years in June 2026, according to the National Stock Exchange's (NSE) lates...

August 7, 2026 3:31 PM

EV retail sales hit record high in July, rise 66% Year-on-Year: FADA

India recorded its highest-ever monthly electric vehicle (EV) retail sales in July 2026, with registrations reaching 3,27,901 units, a growth of over 66 per cent year-on-year, according to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). Th...

August 7, 2026 12:44 PM

FCNR(B) Scheme mobilises $41 billion so far; inflows may touch $100 billion by September: Jefferies

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank [FCNR(B)] deposit scheme has mobilised nearly USD 41 billion in inflows so far and is expected to attract USD 80-100 billion by the time it closes on September 30, according to a re...

August 7, 2026 10:34 AM

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid rise in crude oil prices

Domestic equity markets open on mildly negative note on Friday amid surge in crude oil prices and following global cues ahead of key US economic data. Sensex opened at 78,516.08, down 438.68 points or 0.56 per cent, while Nifty decreased by 97.10 po...

August 7, 2026 9:23 AM

Asian shares pause for US jobs, oil extends gains on Middle East risk

Asian shares held their breath on Friday for U.S. jobs data that could prove pivotal for next month's interest-rate decision by the Federal Reserve, while rising oil prices served as a reminder that Middle East tensions remain far from resolved. MSC...

August 6, 2026 4:22 PM

Sensex climbs 374 points higher as lower oil prices lift market sentiments

Indian benchmark equity indices ended higher on Thursday, supported by easing crude oil prices and buying in PSU bank and chemical stocks. The Sensex rose 374 points, or 0.48 per cent, to settle at 78,954.76, while the Nifty gained 11.35 points, or ...

August 6, 2026 10:16 AM

Indian markets open higher on hopes of US-Iran peace deal

Domestic equity markets opened higher on Thursday amid hopes of US-Iran peace deal and a better-than-expected June earnings season so far. Sensex started the session at 78,782.43, up 0.25 per cent or 200 points, while Nifty opened at 24,632.65, an i...

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