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June 15, 2026 10:01 AM

Sensex surges over 1,100 points as Iran-US peace breakthrough lifts global sentiment

Indian equity benchmarks opened sharply higher on Monday, buoyed by easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and a steep decline in global crude oil prices following a reported diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran. The BSE...

June 15, 2026 9:43 AM

Global shares surge, oil slides in Asia on Gulf deal

Share markets surged in Asia on Monday while the dollar slipped and oil prices tumbled as a tentative peace deal between the United States and Iran promised to ease inflationary pressures globally and lessen the need for higher interest rates. Pa...

June 14, 2026 8:14 PM

PM Modi highlights India’s investment potential after interactions with global investors at Bharat Innovates 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described his interactions with global investors and venture capital leaders at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice as "enriching and insightful", highlighting India's growing appeal as a global hub for innovation, te...

June 14, 2026 10:22 AM

100% ethanol-compatible vehicles to hit roads soon, says Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Saturday announced that the government has approved the use of 100 per cent ethanol fuel, a move aimed at reducing India's dependence on imported fossil fuels and accelerating the transi...

June 13, 2026 3:57 PM

Nifty, Sensex post notable gains this week over hopes of US-Iran peace pact

The Indian equity benchmarks posted notable gains this week after two weeks of consecutive losses, over investor optimism about potential US-Iran peace agreement, and decline in Brent crude prices. Nifty added 1.10 per cent during the week and gaine...

June 12, 2026 10:27 PM

India, Switzerland reaffirm commitment to deepen economic ties under TEPA: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that India and Switzerland have reaffirmed their strong and enduring partnership, with both sides committed to further strengthening economic engagement, investment flows and strategic ...

June 12, 2026 10:02 PM

EU-India FTA has created free trade zone of 2 billion people: Ireland’s Consul General

Ireland is "really, really positive" on the European Union-India free trade agreement, which is very much going to support and propel the two-way trade between the two sides, its Consul General in Mumbai, Patrick Duffy, said. "Essentially, we have a...

June 12, 2026 5:47 PM

How trade and investment have become a key pillar of India-France ties

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits France on June 13-14, economic cooperation is expected to feature prominently in discussions between New Delhi and Paris. Over the past decade, trade, investment, technology partnerships and financial cooperatio...

June 12, 2026 5:13 PM

Government restricts bulk sale of petrol, diesel at retail outlets for 90 days to curb hoarding, black marketing

The Centre has imposed temporary restrictions on the bulk sale of diesel through retail fuel outlets to curb black marketing, hoarding and the diversion of subsidised fuel, amid rising demand pressures and disruptions in global energy markets. The M...

June 12, 2026 4:57 PM

Sensex jumps nearly 1,700 points on hopes of US-Iran peace deal

Indian equity benchmarks rallied sharply on Friday, with the Sensex soaring nearly 1,700 points and the Nifty reclaiming the 23,600 mark, as investor sentiment improved on hopes of a potential peace agreement between the United States and Iran. The ...