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November 27, 2025 11:07 AM

Despite tariffs, India’s Q2 FY26 GDP growth likely at 7.5%, higher than last year: Union Bank Report

India’s economic growth is expected to remain strong in the second quarter of the current financial year, with GDP likely to rise 7.5 per cent, according to a report by Union Bank of India. This would be significantly higher than the 5.6 per cent g...

November 27, 2025 11:30 AM

Nifty hits fresh record high as markets gain momentum

Indian stock markets picked up pace after a slow start on Thursday, with the Nifty index touching a fresh record high. The Nifty climbed to a new all-time high of 26,295.55, breaking its earlier record of 26,277 set on September 27, 2024. It took th...

November 26, 2025 5:26 PM

Sensex, Nifty close near record highs on broad-based market rally

Indian stock markets ended near record highs on Wednesday, driven by strong buying across sectors. The benchmark Sensex jumped 1,022.5 points, or 1.21 per cent, to close at 85,609.51, that is just 369 points less than its all-time high of 85,978 in ...

November 26, 2025 4:57 PM

Cabinet approves Phase-2 expansion of Pune Metro; new corridors to boost connectivity across city

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved two major corridors under Phase-2 of the Pune Metro Rail Project, giving a significant push to the city’s public transport infrastructure. The decision, taken at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra M...

November 26, 2025 10:25 AM

India, EU hold key meetings in Brussels to review strategic partnership and foreign policy cooperation

India and the European Union held the 11th India-EU Foreign Policy and Security Consultations and the 6th Strategic Partnership Review Meeting in Brussels on November 18 and 19. The two sides reviewed the full range of their bilateral engagement and ...

November 26, 2025 10:27 AM

Sensex, Nifty open higher on global optimism

Indian share markets opened higher, supported by strong global cues. The Sensex rose 260 points, or 0.31 per cent, to 84,847, while the Nifty gained 88 points, or 0.34 per cent, to trade at 25,973 during early trading session. "The Nifty continues t...

November 25, 2025 5:04 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower over monthly Futures and Options expiry

Indian stock markets ended in the red on Tuesday as traders reacted to the monthly expiry of Nifty futures and options contracts for the November series. The Sensex closed 313.7 points lower at 84,587.01, down 0.37 per cent, while the Nifty slipped ...

November 25, 2025 3:58 PM

Goyal Highlights Business Reforms, Worker Welfare at Trade Leaders Meet

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal addressed the National Conference of Trade Leaders, highlighting the government’s commitment to strengthening ease of doing business and enhancing the welfare of workers. Goyal recalled the sacr...

November 25, 2025 3:47 PM

Gold likely to touch $5,000 in 2026 amid macro tail events: Report

Gold extended its gains on Tuesday after Bank of America (BofA) projected that the yellow metal will average $4,538 per ounce in 2026, with the potential to climb to $5,000 if macroeconomic tailwinds and safe-haven demand persist. Global spot prices...

November 25, 2025 3:22 PM

Piyush Goyal Urges CAIT to Hold ‘Biggest-Ever Swadeshi Mela’ With ITPO

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday called on the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) to organise the “biggest-ever Swadeshi Mela” in the national capital in partnership with the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO),...