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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...

May 7, 2026 4:15 PM

Sensex, Nifty end marginally down amid mixed sectoral trends

Indian benchmark indices ended largely flat on Thursday after trading in a narrow range throughout the session, even as broader markets outperformed and auto stocks witnessed buying interest. The Nifty slipped 4.30 points, or 0.02 per cent, to close...

May 7, 2026 12:28 PM

Apple to invest Rs 100 crore in India’s renewable energy infrastructure

US tech giant Apple has announced an investment of Rs 100 crore to support the development of renewable energy infrastructure in India as part of its broader sustainability and carbon neutrality goals. The company said the investment will be made in...

May 7, 2026 12:01 PM

Gold and silver surge up to 1 per cent amid geopolitical uncertainty

Gold and silver prices traded higher on Thursday, with prices rising by up to 1 per cent amid a rise in crude oil prices and uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran peace deal. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (June 5) traded at an in...

May 6, 2026 7:01 PM

Gross Value Added in unincorporated sector grows 10.87% in 2025: MoSPI

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Wednesday released the detailed results of the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) 2025, highlighting broad-based growth in India’s unincorporated non-agricul...

May 6, 2026 4:01 PM

India, EU launch €15.2 million initiative to boost EV battery recycling and circular economy

India and the European Union (EU) have jointly launched a €15.2 million (approximately ₹169 crore) initiative to strengthen electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling and promote a circular economy, marking a significant step in their growing partne...

May 6, 2026 9:02 AM

PM Modi applauds major railway projects boosting connectivity across six Indian states

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Union cabinet's approval of recent railway projects covering 19 districts across six states in the country, calling it a symbol of India's "boosting infrastructure" and "furthering economic growth....

May 5, 2026 5:30 PM

Bank credit growth hits 15.9% in FY26, signals strong economic momentum

Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) recorded a robust year-on-year non-food credit growth of 15.9 per cent in the financial year 2025–26, reflecting sustained economic activity and strong demand for credit across sectors. According to official data ...

May 4, 2026 12:31 PM

India’s manufacturing PMI rises to 54.7 in April amid continued resilience

India’s manufacturing PMI rose to 54.7 in April, up from 53.9 in March, as output, new orders (including exports) and employment all grew moderately, pointing to continued resilience in India’s manufacturing sector, the HSBC Flash India PMI data ...