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September 17, 2026 8:38 AM

Shares tick higher as Fed hikes rates, dollar jumps with short-term yields

Shares edged up in Asia on Thursday as investors bet the Federal Reserve is finally getting the jump on inflation, delivering its first rate hike in more than three years and calming a global bond selloff that had sent long-term yields soaring. The ...

September 17, 2026 7:12 AM

Fed raises rates in search of ‘timelier’ drop in inflation, sees more tightening ahead

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday and flagged more hikes in the coming months, with new U.S. central bank chief Kevin Warsh joining a unanimous decision that effectively acknowledges the Trump administration's inability so far ...

September 16, 2026 6:01 PM

Markets rebound on value buying; Sensex climbs nearly 333 pts, Nifty ends above 23,200

Indian equity markets closed higher on Wednesday, in line with gains across regional markets, as expectations around the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision supported investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 index closed at 23,217.60, gaining 99 p...

September 16, 2026 4:39 PM

PM Modi’s continued commitment to farmers’ welfare and dignity yields good results

India’s farmers play a central role in ensuring the country’s food security and sustaining the rural economy. Recognising their contribution, the government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has continued to focus not only on improving farmers�...

September 16, 2026 1:55 PM

PM Vishwakarma scheme strengthens support for traditional artisans and craftspeople

The PM Vishwakarma scheme, launched on September 17, 2023, to provide end-to-end support to traditional artisans and craftspeople, has achieved its target of registering 30 lakh beneficiaries as it approaches three years of implementation. The Centr...

September 16, 2026 12:49 PM

New Zealand Parliament clears FTA with India

New Zealand's Parliament on Wednesday approved the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with lawmakers voting 93-29 in favour of the legislation, taking the bilateral trade pact closer to implementation. New Zealand Prime Minister Christoph...

September 16, 2026 10:35 AM

Sensex, Nifty rebound in early trade after previous session’s sell-off

Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Wednesday on value buying after falling sharply in the previous session. Although, elevated oil prices, caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision and foreign fund ...

September 16, 2026 8:28 AM

Asian markets make nervous start ahead of Fed decision

Stocks made tentative gains at the start of the Asian trading session on Wednesday as a rise in global bond yields and oil prices paused ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision due later in the day. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific share...

September 15, 2026 6:33 PM

India’s Trade Deficit Narrows to $26.86 Billion as Exports Surge 26% in August

India's merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $26.86 billion in August, from $27.20 billion in the same month last year, as goods exports grew at a faster pace than imports, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said. The trade deficit also declined seq...

September 15, 2026 4:41 PM

Sensex, Nifty tumble as surging oil prices fuel rate hike fears

Benchmark Sensex tanked 778 points while the broader stock index Nifty closed at a five-month low on Tuesday amid surging oil prices, geopolitical tensions and weak trends in global markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 777.94 points, or 1.04 per...

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