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January 7, 2026 10:10 AM

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid tariff-related concerns

The Indian benchmark indices posted mild losses early on Wednesday amid rising geopolitical tensions and fresh tariff-related concerns, tracking mixed cues from Asian markets. As of 9.30 am, Sensex slipped 156 points, or 0.18 per cent to 84,907 and ...

January 6, 2026 4:58 PM

Markets extend losses as profit booking drags Sensex, Nifty lower

Indian equity benchmarks extended their losing streak on Tuesday, with investors engaging in profit booking amid subdued sentiment and lingering global uncertainties. The Sensex closed at 85,063.34, down 376.27 points or 0.44 per cent, while the Nif...

January 6, 2026 4:41 PM

Sensex, Nifty post mild losses as oil and gas stocks trade lower

Indian benchmark indices posted mild losses on Tuesday, weighed down by losses in oil and gas stocks. Amid impressive corporate updates that had lifted expectations of stronger quarterly earnings, concerns of potential additional tariffs by US weighe...

January 6, 2026 4:58 PM

PRAGATI @ 50: How technology, accountability and coordination are reshaping India’s project governance

For decades, large public projects in India have been synonymous with delays, cost overruns and administrative bottlenecks. From rail lines and highways to power plants and airports, timelines often stretched by years—sometimes decades—largely du...

January 6, 2026 3:33 PM

India’s auto retail sales rise 7.7% in 2025 as demand rebounds in second half: FADA

India’s automobile retail industry closed 2025 with steady growth across most segments, aided by a strong recovery in the second half of the year, industry body Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations said on Monday. According to FADA data, ...

January 6, 2026 11:55 AM

Global oil markets show muted reaction to Venezuela political upheaval

Two days after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a surprise operation in Caracas, global energy markets opened to cautious trading, with oil prices showing only modest movement despite the geopolitical shock. Futures briefl...

January 5, 2026 10:33 PM

SAIL records highest-ever December sales, posts 37 pc growth

State-owned steel major Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has recorded its highest-ever sales for the month of December, posting a provisional sales volume of 2.1 million tonnes in December 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of around 37 pe...

January 5, 2026 4:58 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower after volatile session

Indian equity markets closed lower on Monday after a volatile trading session, as selling pressure in information technology and oil and gas stocks weighed on overall sentiment. Markets also remained cautious amid mixed global cues following a US mi...

January 5, 2026 9:58 AM

Sensex, Nifty post mild losses amid latest geopolitical tensions

Indian benchmark indices traded flat with a mild negative bias on Monday, weighed down by losses in IT stocks and concerns over the latest US–Venezuela tensions. Even as Indian companies showed signs of improving quarterly earnings, market optimis...

January 4, 2026 5:26 PM

OPEC+ to keep oil output steady despite turmoil

OPEC+ has agreed in principle to maintain steady oil output despite rising political tensions among key members and widening geopolitical uncertainty. The eight participating countries, Saudi Arabia, Russia, the United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan, Kuw...