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January 30, 2026 5:33 PM

Sensex, Nifty edge lower weighed down by metal, IT stocks

The Indian equity markets posted losses on Friday, amid profit booking due to caution ahead of the Union Budget 2026 on February 1 and weakness in metal stocks. At the closing bell, Sensex lost 269 points, or 0.36 per cent, to settle at 82,269. Nift...

January 30, 2026 10:22 AM

Global stocks tumble on bets Kevin Warsh is Trump’s Fed pick

Stocks slumped while the dollar and bond yields shot up on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he has firmed his choice for new Federal Reserve boss, with reports zeroing in on Kevin Warsh as the likely pick. While Warsh, a former Fed Gove...

January 29, 2026 12:23 PM

FM Sitharaman tables Economic Survey 2026 in Parliament

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday tabled the Economic Survey 2026 in Parliament, which will set the official tone on how the economy of the country is performing on a strong note despite global uncertainties and US tariffs. The Economi...

January 29, 2026 9:49 AM

Markets open flat ahead of Union Budget as volatility eases

The domestic equity market opened flat on Thursday as investors adopted a wait-and-watch approach ahead of the upcoming Union Budget this weekend, with market volatility showing signs of easing. The benchmark Nifty 50 index opened at 25,345, registe...

January 28, 2026 5:59 PM

India’s industrial output grows 7.8 percent in December 2025

India’s industrial output recorded a strong growth of 7.8 per cent in December 2025, marking the highest expansion in more than two years, according to official data released on Wednesday.   The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) showed broad-...

January 28, 2026 5:11 PM

Sensex, Nifty end higher as India–EU FTA lifts sentiment

Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher on Wednesday amid volatile trade, supported by optimism over the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement and ongoing corporate earnings announcements. The BSE Sensex ended the sessio...

January 28, 2026 1:39 PM

Gold, Silver Prices Hit Record Highs Amid Safe-Haven Demand

Gold and silver prices continued to scale record highs on Wednesday amid strong buying demand, a weakening dollar, and rising geopolitical tensions, which boosted safe-haven demand. MCX gold February futures rose 2.97% to Rs 1,62,387 per 10 grams ar...

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