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January 9, 2026 5:21 PM

Markets extend losses for fourth straight session; Nifty slips below 25,700

Indian equity benchmarks ended lower for the fourth consecutive session on Friday, with the Nifty slipping below the 25,700 mark amid weak global cues and cautious investor sentiment. The Sensex declined 604.72 points, or 0.72 per cent, to close at ...

January 9, 2026 1:43 PM

Oxford Case Study highlights PRAGATI’s role in unlocking stalled infrastructure projects

A case study released in December 2024 by Oxford University’s Saïd Business School has identified India’s PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) platform as a disruptive governance mechanism that has accelerated project execut...

January 9, 2026 1:00 PM

PRAGATI drives timely implementation of major infrastructure projects, spotlight on Parbati-II Hydroelectric Project

The Prime Minister’s flagship platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation (PRAGATI) continues to transform India’s project implementation landscape by enabling real-time monitoring and resolution of key infrastructure initiatives...

January 9, 2026 10:06 AM

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid fresh concerns over US tariffs

Indian benchmark indices posted mild losses in early trade on Friday amid rising geopolitical tensions and renewed concerns over the possibility of 500 per cent US tariffs on Indian goods under the provisions of the Russia Sanctioning Act. As of 9.2...

January 8, 2026 7:40 PM

Sensex, Nifty End Lower amid India–US Trade Developments

Indian equity markets recorded their sharpest fall in a month on Thursday, with benchmark indices extending losses for the fourth consecutive session amid rising concerns over India–US trade tensions. Investor sentiment turned cautious after repor...

January 8, 2026 3:20 PM

UN projects India’s GDP growth at robust pace in 2026 despite geopolitical risks

A United Nations (UN) report has projected India’s GDP growth at a robust 6.6 per cent in 2026, even as global economic growth is expected to slow to 2.7 per cent due to geopolitical risks and policy uncertainty. “Strong demand in major markets ...

January 8, 2026 11:18 AM

Livestock sector continues to strengthen India’s agricultural economy

The livestock sector continues to strengthen India’s agricultural economy, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.77 per cent since 2014-15, according to the government. The contribution of livestock to the total agriculture and all...

January 8, 2026 9:54 AM

Sensex, Nifty open lower over weak global cues

Indian benchmark indices posted mild losses on Thursday amid profit booking, rising geopolitical tensions and muted sentiment in Asian markets. As of 9.23 a.m., the Sensex slipped 108 points, or 0.13 per cent, to 84,852, while the Nifty eased 46 poi...

January 7, 2026 6:14 PM

India’s stock market returns to improve as fundamentals turn favourable: Morgan Stanley

India’s stock market returns are expected to improve in the coming months as several key fundamentals turn favourable, according to a report by Morgan Stanley. The report noted that the past 12 months have seen the weakest market performance on re...

January 7, 2026 4:17 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid geopolitical worries

Indian equity markets ended lower for the third consecutive session on Wednesday as ongoing geopolitical tensions kept investors cautious, while selling pressure in automobile and oil marketing company stocks weighed on overall market sentiment. At ...