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June 22, 2026 4:29 PM

Britain’s pound weighed down, Starmer resignation clouds fiscal outlook

Sterling slipped and UK borrowing costs edged up on Monday, after Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would resign and a new leader to be in place by September, leaving investors with no clarity on how Britain's next leader might run the economy. St...

June 22, 2026 4:09 PM

Nifty tops 24,100, Sensex gains nearly 300 points as easing West Asia tensions lift sentiment

Indian stock markets extended their recovery on Monday, supported by easing tensions in West Asia and a decline in crude oil prices, with both benchmark indices ending in positive territory. The Nifty 50 index closed at 24,102.90, gaining 89.80 poin...

June 22, 2026 1:48 PM

Crude oil prices fall up to 3 pc as US-Iran talks ease supply concerns

Global crude oil prices declined sharply by up to 3 per cent on Monday after talks between the United States and Iran concluded in Switzerland, easing concerns over supply disruptions and raising hopes of increased Iranian oil exports. Internation...

June 22, 2026 1:40 PM

Gold, silver trade higher amid easing crude prices

Gold and silver prices traded higher on Monday amid a decline in crude oil prices and signs of progress in US-Iran peace talks. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (August 5) rose Rs 615 or 0.42 per cent to trade at Rs 1,47,818 per...

June 22, 2026 9:57 AM

Sensex, Nifty trade higher in early deals amid easing West Asia tensions

Domestic equity markets traded higher on Monday, mirroring positive global cues amid easing crude oil prices and geopolitical concerns in West Asia. Sensex surged over 400 points or 0.54 per cent to touch an intraday high of 77,223 in morning trade,...

June 20, 2026 1:02 PM

Northeast now home to global landmarks, says FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the Northeast region has emerged as home to several global landmarks, reflecting its journey towards sustainable and inclusive development. In a post on X, the Finance Minister said 'Ashta Lakshmi...

June 19, 2026 5:19 PM

India must become a global leader in AI, not just a consumer: Mukesh Ambani

Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani on Friday said artificial intelligence and energy self-sufficiency must become national missions, describing them as critical to India's journey towards becoming a developed nation. Ad...

June 19, 2026 4:37 PM

Indian equity markets snap 5-day gaining streak, IT drops over 3%

Indian benchmark equity indices ended sharply lower on Friday, snapping a five-session winning streak, as heavy selling in information technology (IT) stocks weighed on market sentiment. The BSE Sensex fell 607.08 points, or 0.78 per cent, to close ...

June 19, 2026 12:40 PM

Gold imports fall 39% in May after import duty hike, says WGC

India's gold imports fell sharply in May after the government raised import duty on the precious metal from 6 per cent to 15 per cent in mid-May, according to a report by the World Gold Council (WGC). Gold imports declined 39 per cent month-on-month...

June 19, 2026 12:02 PM

Power, IT to Remain Dominant as Private Sector Leads Investments: BoB

The power and information technology (IT) sectors are expected to remain the dominant destinations for investment in India, driven by rising demand for digital infrastructure, data centres and energy capacity, according to a report by Bank of Baroda ...