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January 29, 2026 9:49 AM

Markets open flat ahead of Union Budget as volatility eases

The domestic equity market opened flat on Thursday as investors adopted a wait-and-watch approach ahead of the upcoming Union Budget this weekend, with market volatility showing signs of easing. The benchmark Nifty 50 index opened at 25,345, registe...

January 29, 2026 9:39 AM

Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon in talks to invest up to $60 billion in OpenAI

Nvidia , Amazon , and Microsoft are in talks to invest up to $60 billion in OpenAI, The Information reported on Wednesday. Nvidia, an existing investor whose chips power OpenAI's AI models, is in talks to invest up to $30 billion, The Information sa...

January 28, 2026 5:59 PM

India’s industrial output grows 7.8 percent in December 2025

India’s industrial output recorded a strong growth of 7.8 per cent in December 2025, marking the highest expansion in more than two years, according to official data released on Wednesday. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) showed broad-...

January 28, 2026 5:11 PM

Sensex, Nifty end higher as India–EU FTA lifts sentiment

Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher on Wednesday amid volatile trade, supported by optimism over the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement and ongoing corporate earnings announcements. The BSE Sensex ended the sessio...

January 28, 2026 1:39 PM

Gold, Silver Prices Hit Record Highs Amid Safe-Haven Demand

Gold and silver prices continued to scale record highs on Wednesday amid strong buying demand, a weakening dollar, and rising geopolitical tensions, which boosted safe-haven demand. MCX gold February futures rose 2.97% to Rs 1,62,387 per 10 grams ar...

January 28, 2026 1:08 PM

‘India comes out on top’: US Trade Representative Greer says India gains access to EU markets after FTA

United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has said that India stands to benefit the most from the recently concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union, citing greater market access, labour advantages, and potential mobility o...

January 28, 2026 10:21 AM

Sensex up over 500 points, Nifty crosses 25,350 buoyed by India-EU FTA

The Indian equity markets posted strong gains on Wednesday, extending gains from the previous session after the conclusion of a long-awaited trade deal ‌with the ‌European Union (EU) raised hopes of an economic ‌boost. As of 9.30 am, Sensex ad...

January 27, 2026 6:41 PM

India Energy Week 2026 opens with call for investment, partnerships and decisive action in global energy transition

India Energy Week 2026 commenced today with a strong call for sustained investment, global partnerships and coordinated action to drive a secure, affordable and sustainable global energy transition. The flagship conclave began with keynote addresses ...

January 27, 2026 6:31 PM

India-EU FTA: ‘Mother of all deals’ lays foundation for future-ready strategic partnership aligned with India@2047

India and the European Union have taken a historic leap in their bilateral relationship with the conclusion of negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA), described as the “Mother of All Deals.” Announced during the visit of the ...

January 27, 2026 4:32 PM

Sensex, Nifty end higher as India-EU trade deal boosts sentiment

India’s benchmark stock market indices ended higher on Tuesday after a highly volatile trading session, supported by improved investor sentiment following the announcement of a bilateral trade deal between India and the European Union. At the clos...