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May 12, 2026 1:39 PM

DigiHaat launches ‘Swadeshi’ marketplace to promote Made-in-Bharat products

The government-backed e-commerce platform DigiHaat on Tuesday announced the launch of 'Swadeshi', a dedicated marketplace to promote authentic 'Made-in-Bharat' products and strengthen local production ecosystems. The platform, which is owned by the ...

May 12, 2026 12:02 PM

Gold and silver prices gain up to 1 per cent as geopolitical concerns intensify

Gold and silver prices traded higher on Tuesday, with both precious metals witnessing gains of up to 1 per cent amid rising global uncertainty. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (June 5) opened at Rs 1,53,999 per 10 grams, up Rs 33...

May 12, 2026 10:20 AM

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid crude spike, geopolitical tension

Indian equity benchmarks traded lower on Tuesday for the second consecutive day in morning trade, with both indices declining around 0.5 per cent amid geopolitical tensions. Sensex declined as much as 0.62 per cent or 474 points to trade at an intra...

May 12, 2026 12:04 PM

PM Modi to visit UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy from May 15-20

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation visit to the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy from May 15 to 20, with a focus on strengthening trade, investment, technology and strategic cooperation with Europe an...

May 12, 2026 9:57 AM

Trump to discuss Taiwan arms sales, jailed HK tycoon Jimmy Lai with Xi

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he would discuss the topic of arms sales to Taiwan and the case of jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing this week. “I’m going to have that discussion with President...

May 11, 2026 4:14 PM

Sensex, Nifty End Lower Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

Indian benchmark equity indices ended lower on Monday as investor sentiment weakened amid rising concerns over the impact of the ongoing West Asia conflict on global growth and inflation. At the closing bell, the Nifty was down by 360.3 or 1.49 per ...

May 11, 2026 9:51 AM

Sensex, Nifty Slip Over 1% as Rising Oil Prices Rattle Markets

Indian benchmark indices opened sharply lower on Monday as escalating tensions between the US and Iran pushed crude oil prices higher, triggering broad-based selling across sectors. The Sensex dropped nearly 943 points, or 1.22 per cent, to touch an...

May 8, 2026 4:33 PM

India pushes stronger BRICS MSME cooperation under its 2026 chairship

India has begun advancing a renewed agenda for micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) cooperation under its 2026 chairship of BRICS, with a focus on improving access to finance and strengthening collaboration among member nations. As part of its ...

May 8, 2026 10:15 AM

Sensex, Nifty slip in early trade amid renewed US-Iran tensions

Indian stock markets traded on a cautious note Friday, with benchmark indices declining 0.7 per cent each in the morning session as renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran strained a fragile ceasefire and rattled investor sentiment glo...

May 8, 2026 9:56 AM

US trade court rules Trump tariffs illegal, but issues narrow block

A U.S. trade court dealt another blow to President Donald Trump's tariff strategy, ruling that his latest 10% temporary global duties are unjustified under a 1970s trade law, but blocked the levies only for two private importers and the State of Wash...