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July 7, 2026 10:30 AM

Sensex, Nifty extend gains in early trade amid positive global cues

Domestic benchmark equity indices extended their gains in early trade on Tuesday, supported by positive global market cues and improving investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex opened 95.62 points, or 0.12 per cent, higher at 78,380.69, while the NSE Nif...

July 7, 2026 10:26 AM

Global stocks ease despite upbeat Samsung forecast, yen languishes

Asian stocks drifted lower on Tuesday, even after South Korea's Samsung Electronics forecast an eye-popping 19-fold jump in second-quarter profit, while the Japanese yen remained pinned near 40-year lows amid intervention speculation. Samsung Elec...

July 7, 2026 9:59 AM

Walmart rolls back barbecue staple prices after Trump says retailer acted at his request

Walmart said on Monday it would cut prices on many summer barbecue favorites, including meat, chips, and soda, following a Truth Social post from President Donald Trump saying the retailer was doing so at his administration's request. "Walmart, will...

July 6, 2026 6:18 PM

India’s steel production, consumption grow strongly in Q1 FY2026; output rises 3%, demand up over 8%

India's steel sector registered steady growth during the first quarter of FY2026, with crude steel production, finished steel output and domestic consumption recording healthy year-on-year increases, reflecting sustained demand across key sectors of ...

July 6, 2026 5:59 PM

Shares edge higher in Asia as oil dips, earnings loom

Asian share markets were mostly firmer on Monday, as Wall Street futures started the week with gains on hopes for an upbeat earnings season, while easing oil prices promised relief from inflationary pressures. While there were no new developments in...

July 6, 2026 4:38 PM

Sensex, Nifty extend winning streak to 4th day; realty, auto stocks lead rally

Indian equity benchmarks extended their winning streak to a fourth consecutive session on Monday, supported by strong buying in realty, auto, oil and gas stocks. The Nifty closed 159.50 points, or 0.66 per cent, higher at 24,430.35, while the Sensex...

July 6, 2026 2:05 PM

From $4.3 billion to $38.84 billion: India-Indonesia trade expands over two decades

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Indonesia on Monday for a three-day official visit aimed at reviewing bilateral ties and strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries. The visit, scheduled from July 6 to...

July 6, 2026 1:45 PM

TN’s Pollachi coconut exports recover as Gulf demand returns; freight costs remain concern

Coconut exports from Pollachi, Tamil Nadu’s largest coconut-producing region, are showing signs of recovery as geopolitical tensions in West Asia ease and demand from Gulf countries begins to return, offering much-needed relief to growers and expor...

July 6, 2026 12:20 PM

Gold steady, silver slips as Fed rate hike expectations ease

Gold traded flat while silver slipped in early trade on Monday as softer crude oil prices reduced expectations of further interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (August 5) opened at Rs 1,47...

July 6, 2026 11:54 AM

Ease of doing business: Assam gives special permission to rural youth to use agri land

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced an ease-of-doing-business reform aimed at promoting rural entrepreneurship by allowing eligible youths to establish small industrial and Khadi units on agricultural land without obtaining p...