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June 24, 2025 11:33 AM

India projected to see 6.5% GDP growth in FY26: S&P Global Ratings

India’s economy is projected to grow at 6.5 per cent in the current fiscal year (FY26), driven by strong domestic demand, a normal monsoon, and expected monetary easing, according to a report by S&P Global Ratings released on Tuesday. The repo...

June 24, 2025 10:32 AM

Indian stock market opens higher as geopolitical tensions ease

Equity benchmarks opened on a strong note on Tuesday, buoyed by easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and positive cues from global markets. The rally followed an announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump declaring a ceasefire between Iran and ...

June 24, 2025 9:48 AM

Oil Prices Plunge 6% as Iran’s Targeted Retaliation Avoids Energy Infrastructure

Oil prices tumbled over 6%, falling $5 a barrel on after Iran launched a missile attack on the Al Udeid US airbase in Qatar in retaliation for weekend US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, while notably avoiding any disruption to oil and gas tank...

June 24, 2025 9:15 AM

Global shares rally, oil slumps as Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire

Global shares rallied and the dollar extended declines on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran and Israel had agreed to a ceasefire, sending oil prices into a deep dive as concerns over supply disruptions ebbed. Writing on his Tru...

June 23, 2025 4:47 PM

Sensex ends lower in volatile session

The stock markets started the week on a weak note as tensions escalated in the Middle East, after the United States bombed three nuclear facilities in Iran, showing clear support for Israel in the ongoing conflict. The development made investors cau...

June 23, 2025 2:35 PM

India’s economic activity hits 14-month high in June: HSBC report

India’s economic activity reached a 14-month high in June, driven by a sharp increase in new business orders and a record rise in exports, according to HSBC’s flash Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data released on Monday. The HSBC Flash India ...

June 23, 2025 12:38 PM

India set to outpace G7 economies, says Equirus report

A recent report by wealth management firm Equirus has underlined India's structural economic strengths, stating the country is poised to outpace G7 economies in the coming years. The report suggests that global capital can no longer afford to ignore ...

June 23, 2025 11:31 AM

Airlines weigh Middle East cancellations after US strikes in Iran

Commercial airlines around the world on Monday were weighing how long to suspend Middle East flights as a conflict which has already cut off major flight routes entered a new phase after the U.S. attacked key Iranian nuclear sites and Tehran vowed to...

June 23, 2025 11:19 AM

Oil surges to five-month high after US hits Iran’s key nuclear sites

Oil prices jumped on Monday to their highest since January as the United States' weekend move to join Israel in attacking Iran's nuclear facilities stoked supply concerns. Brent crude futures were up $1.52 or 1.97% to $78.53 a barrel as of 0503 GMT....

June 23, 2025 10:17 AM

Indian stock market trades lower amid Middle East crisis

The Indian equity markets opened on a weak note Monday, tracking negative global cues as escalating tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. Early trade witnessed selling pressure across key sectors, including IT and auto. As of 9:...