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June 20, 2026 1:02 PM

Northeast now home to global landmarks, says FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the Northeast region has emerged as home to several global landmarks, reflecting its journey towards sustainable and inclusive development. In a post on X, the Finance Minister said 'Ashta Lakshmi...

June 19, 2026 5:19 PM

India must become a global leader in AI, not just a consumer: Mukesh Ambani

Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani on Friday said artificial intelligence and energy self-sufficiency must become national missions, describing them as critical to India's journey towards becoming a developed nation. Ad...

June 19, 2026 4:37 PM

Indian equity markets snap 5-day gaining streak, IT drops over 3%

Indian benchmark equity indices ended sharply lower on Friday, snapping a five-session winning streak, as heavy selling in information technology (IT) stocks weighed on market sentiment. The BSE Sensex fell 607.08 points, or 0.78 per cent, to close ...

June 19, 2026 12:40 PM

Gold imports fall 39% in May after import duty hike, says WGC

India's gold imports fell sharply in May after the government raised import duty on the precious metal from 6 per cent to 15 per cent in mid-May, according to a report by the World Gold Council (WGC). Gold imports declined 39 per cent month-on-month...

June 19, 2026 12:02 PM

Power, IT to Remain Dominant as Private Sector Leads Investments: BoB

The power and information technology (IT) sectors are expected to remain the dominant destinations for investment in India, driven by rising demand for digital infrastructure, data centres and energy capacity, according to a report by Bank of Baroda ...

June 19, 2026 10:52 AM

Indian markets open with sharp decline led by IT sell-off; Global cues remain mixed

Indian markets open with sharp decline on Friday, which experts have attributed to a strong sell-off in technology equities and volatile global cues that snapped a multi-day winning streak. The BSE Sensex fell sharply by 557.12 points, or 0.72 per c...

June 19, 2026 9:14 AM

Oil falls as supply starts moving through Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices fell on Friday on the prospect of more supply returning to the market after oil tankers began to move through the Strait of Hormuz following the signing of the U.S.-Iran interim peace deal. Brent ‌crude futures fell 54 cents, or 0.68...

June 18, 2026 8:18 PM

Govt inaugurates Bharat Buildcon 2026 to deepen industry interaction among builders

Bharat Buildcon 2026 -- One Nation, One Expo, an exhibition for the building materials and construction industry, was inaugurated at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre here, and the event drew over 25,000 visitors on the opening day, an official state...

June 18, 2026 4:30 PM

Vaishnaw Inaugurates Jabil’s Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Pune

As India seeks to expand its AI and electronics manufacturing capabilities, Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday inaugurated Jabil Inc.'s advanced manufacturing facility ...

June 18, 2026 4:18 PM

Sensex, Nifty end higher as PSU banks, healthcare and realty stocks lead gains

Indian equity benchmark indices closed higher on Thursday, supported by fag-end buying and gains in PSU bank, healthcare, metal and realty stocks, even as weakness in the IT sector capped the upside. The Sensex rose 254.36 points, or 0.33 per cent, ...

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