Economy Archives - Page 81 of 311

Economy

August 14, 2025 10:25 AM

Nifty, Sensex open flat; IT, pharma stocks rally

Indian stock markets opened flat on Thursday, marking a cautious start to the final trading session of the week, with markets closed on Friday for the Independence Day holiday. The Nifty 50 index opened at 24,607.25, down 12.10 points or 0.05 per ce...

August 13, 2025 5:42 PM

India’s economy continues on fast-growth track: CEA Nageswaran

The government’s Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran on Wednesday said the high-frequency indicators (HFIs) show that the overall momentum of the Indian economy remains robust and continues on a fast-growth track. HFIs are economic da...

August 13, 2025 5:13 PM

Indian stock market settles high on lower inflation data, Sensex jumps 304 points

The Indian stock market settled in green on Wednesday after the consumer price index (CPI) decreased to an eight-year low, amid strong buying in midcap stocks. India’s inflation rate based on CPI eased further to 1.55 per cent in July this year am...

August 13, 2025 3:41 PM

IEA raises 2025 oil supply forecast after OPEC+ output hike decision

The International Energy Agency on Wednesday raised its forecast for oil supply growth this year following a decision by the OPEC+ producer group to hike production and lowered its demand forecast due to lacklustre demand across the major economies. ...

August 13, 2025 3:13 PM

World shares hit record as rate hopes, inflation data buoy sentiment

Global share markets hit a record and the dollar was subdued on Wednesday, as investors cheered mild inflation data and signs of resilience in major economies, and expectations of a U.S. rate buoyed demand for riskier assets. The MSCI All Country Wo...

August 13, 2025 1:52 PM

India’s current account deficit projected at 0.9% in FY26 despite US tariffs

India’s current account deficit (CAD) is expected to remain below 1 per cent of GDP in the current financial year despite the higher tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Indian goods, according to CareEdge Ratings. The rating agency has...

August 13, 2025 4:01 PM

India’s headline inflation may ease to 3.5% in FY26: Crisil

India’s headline inflation is expected to average 3.5 per cent in the current fiscal (FY26), down from 4.6 per cent last year, according to a report by Crisil released on Wednesday. The decline is attributed to healthy agricultural production, whic...

August 13, 2025 10:03 AM

Nifty, Sensex open higher in early trade; metal stocks lead gains

Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Wednesday, tracking positive global cues after U.S. inflation data boosted expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut. The BSE Sensex rose 179 points, or 0.22 per cent, to 80,414, while the Nifty 50 advanced...

August 12, 2025 4:30 PM

Stock market ends lower ahead of key inflation data, tariff concerns

Indian equity markets closed lower on Tuesday as investors remained cautious ahead of crucial inflation data releases from both domestic and US sources amid ongoing tariff tensions. The BSE Sensex ended at 80,235.59, down 368.49 points or 0.46%, aft...

August 12, 2025 2:43 PM

India’s credit demand remains resilient, total AUM stands at Rs 121 lakh crore

India’s credit demand continues to remain resilient, supported by rapid digitalisation, rising consumer aspirations, and a robust financial infrastructure, according to a report released on Tuesday. As of March 2025, industry Assets Under Manageme...

Economy

Top Stories of the Day