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July 25, 2025 10:53 AM

Sensex, Nifty fall as FPI selling, weak global cues weigh on sentiment

India’s benchmark indices declined in early trade on Friday, weighed down by sustained selling by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) and weak global cues. The Nifty fell 110 points, or 0.44 per cent, to 24,943, while the Sensex shed 290 points, or...

July 25, 2025 9:43 AM

Trump says he wants Musk and his companies to thrive in US

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would not destroy Elon Musk's companies by taking away federal subsidies and that he wants the billionaire tech entrepreneur's businesses to thrive. The remarks follow a public clash with his former close a...

July 25, 2025 10:02 AM

From Trade to Technology: India-Maldives cooperation set to expand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a landmark visit to the United Kingdom on Thursday, setting the stage for the next phase of his two-nation tour as he departed for the Maldives. This marks his third visit to the island nation and the first by a...

July 25, 2025 1:04 AM

UK FTA finalised after two decades, credit goes to PM Modi: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said it took over two decades to finalise the historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing the deal back into focus and driving it to...

July 24, 2025 9:08 PM

PM Modi, UK PM meet industry leaders following India-UK trade pact

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met top business leaders from India and the United Kingdom on Thursday, following the signing of the historic India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). Captains of ind...

July 24, 2025 5:43 PM

India–UK CETA paves global pathways for Indian businesses

India and the United Kingdom on Thursday signed a landmark Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), aimed at enhancing access to goods and services between the two countries. The agreement, signed in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra...

July 24, 2025 4:03 PM

India’s banking sector slated for key turnaround in Q3: Report

The third quarter (Q3) of FY26 is likely to mark a turning point for India’s banking sector, as net interest margins (NIMs) are expected to stabilise and earnings begin to recover, a new report said on Thursday. This positive outlook is supported ...

July 24, 2025 2:21 PM

India Celebrates Income Tax Day 2025: A tribute to digital transformation and taxpayer empowerment

India today commemorates Income Tax Day, marking the 166th anniversary of the introduction of income tax in the country. Celebrated every year on July 24, the day acknowledges the evolution of India’s tax system and its pivotal role in nation-build...

July 25, 2025 12:35 PM

Manufacturing drives India’s flash PMI to 60.7 in July, private sector shows robust growth

India's private sector showed robust growth in July, fuelled by strong manufacturing and global demand, the HSBC Flash India Composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) showed on Thursday. The headline HSBC Flash India Composite PMI Output Index, com...

July 24, 2025 11:43 AM

Markets open flat; IT, midcap stocks under pressure amid mixed global cues

The Indian stock market opened flat on Thursday as IT companies came under selling pressure amid mixed global cues. At 9:28 a.m., the Sensex slipped 110 points or 0.13 per cent to 82,615, and the Nifty declined 13 points or 0.05 per cent to 25,206. ...