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June 17, 2025 1:36 PM

Oil prices continue to surge amid growing Israel-Iran tensions

Oil prices rose sharply on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump called for the evacuation of Tehran, raising fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East. The prices jumped initially but later eased, as the market stayed cautious about any major ...

June 17, 2025 11:13 AM

EU readies ban on Russian gas imports by end of 2027

The European Commission is set to propose on Tuesday a ban on EU imports of Russian gas and liquefied natural gas by the end of 2027, using legal measures to ensure the plan cannot be blocked by EU members Hungary and Slovakia. The proposals will se...

June 17, 2025 10:14 AM

Indian stock market opens lower amid weak Asian cues

Indian benchmark indices opened in the red on Tuesday, tracking weak cues from Asian markets, with early trade witnessing selling pressure in auto, IT, and pharma sectors. At around 9:28 a.m., the BSE Sensex was down 186.35 points or 0.23 per cent a...

June 17, 2025 9:47 AM

India well positioned to regain strong export growth as global trade conditions likely to stabilize in H2 of 2025: Experts

India's trade performance in May 2025 has shown strength and stability despite uncertain global conditions, according to views shared by industry experts and economists. FIEO President S C Ralhan highlighted that India's total exports, including good...

June 16, 2025 4:40 PM

Sensex, Nifty rise nearly 1% despite rising Middle East tensions

Indian stock markets displayed resilience on Monday amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, as investors maintained their focus on long-term fundamentals despite the volatile geopolitical backdrop. Both the Sensex and Nifty ended the day w...

June 16, 2025 5:05 PM

India’s export rose 2.77% in May at $71.12 billion; trade deficit narrowed

India's overall exports, comprising both merchandise and services, rose 2.77 percent year-on-year in May 2025 to $71.12 billion, up from $69.20 billion in the same month last year, according to data released by the Commerce Ministry on Monday. While...

June 16, 2025 4:08 PM

EPFO cautions members against unauthorised agents, urges use of free online services

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has cautioned its members against approaching unauthorised agents for EPFO-related services, warning that doing so could expose their personal and financial information to third-party entities. “Th...

June 16, 2025 2:27 PM

India’s WPI inflation eases to 14-month low of 0.39 per cent in May

India’s annual rate of inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) eased further to a 14-month low of 0.39% in May, down from 0.85% in April and 2.05% in March, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Monday. ...

June 16, 2025 1:11 PM

India Inc’s operating profit margins likely to rise to 18.5% in Q1 FY26: ICRA report

India Inc’s operating profit margins are expected to rise by 10 to 40 basis points to 18.2–18.5% in the first quarter (April–June) of FY2026, continuing the sequential recovery seen over the past few quarters, according to a report released by ...

June 16, 2025 11:40 AM

Indian stock market opens in green, defies geopolitical tensions

Indian equity indices opened in the green on Monday despite rising tensions in the Middle East, with early trade showing no signs of panic among investors. As of 9:21 a.m., the Sensex was up by 265.05 points or 0.33 per cent at 81,396.52, while the ...