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June 19, 2026 10:52 AM

Indian markets open with sharp decline led by IT sell-off; Global cues remain mixed

Indian markets open with sharp decline on Friday, which experts have attributed to a strong sell-off in technology equities and volatile global cues that snapped a multi-day winning streak. The BSE Sensex fell sharply by 557.12 points, or 0.72 per c...

June 19, 2026 9:14 AM

Oil falls as supply starts moving through Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices fell on Friday on the prospect of more supply returning to the market after oil tankers began to move through the Strait of Hormuz following the signing of the U.S.-Iran interim peace deal. Brent ‌crude futures fell 54 cents, or 0.68...

June 18, 2026 8:18 PM

Govt inaugurates Bharat Buildcon 2026 to deepen industry interaction among builders

Bharat Buildcon 2026 -- One Nation, One Expo, an exhibition for the building materials and construction industry, was inaugurated at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre here, and the event drew over 25,000 visitors on the opening day, an official state...

June 18, 2026 4:30 PM

Vaishnaw Inaugurates Jabil’s Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Pune

As India seeks to expand its AI and electronics manufacturing capabilities, Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday inaugurated Jabil Inc.'s advanced manufacturing facility ...

June 18, 2026 4:18 PM

Sensex, Nifty end higher as PSU banks, healthcare and realty stocks lead gains

Indian equity benchmark indices closed higher on Thursday, supported by fag-end buying and gains in PSU bank, healthcare, metal and realty stocks, even as weakness in the IT sector capped the upside. The Sensex rose 254.36 points, or 0.33 per cent, ...

June 18, 2026 12:52 PM

Odisha clears 20 projects worth Rs 76,612 crore, eyes over 50,000 job opportunities

The High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) on Wednesday approved 20 major industrial projects with a cumulative investment of Rs 76,611.86 crore to generate 50,517 employment opportunities across nine districts of Odisha. The investment proposals wer...

June 18, 2026 12:17 PM

NSE files draft papers for India’s largest-ever IPO, estimated at Rs 30,000 crore

The National Stock Exchange of India has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) on Wednesday to launch an initial public offering (IPO) of up to 148,905,525 equity shares, setting the stage for the country's largest corporate market debut wort...

June 18, 2026 10:54 AM

Kevin Warsh kicks off Fed chief era with sweeping review as rates remain unchanged

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh opened a new era of U.S. monetary policy on Wednesday, with officials agreeing to leave interest rates unchanged despite inflation stuck well above their target but also launching an ambitious review that could re...

June 18, 2026 10:27 AM

PM Modi, EU leaders review ties at G7 Summit, push for early implementation of FTA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held talks with European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, reviewing the progress in India-European Union ties...

June 18, 2026 10:09 AM

Indian markets trade flat in early deals amid mixed global cues

Indian equity markets traded flat on Thursday in morning trade amid mixed global cues as investors and traders assessed indications that the US Federal Reserve may still raise borrowing costs later this year, despite the benefits of lower oil prices ...