Sensex and Nifty Open in the Red as Asian Markets Slide, Crude Oil Prices Climb

Indian equity benchmarks opened lower on Thursday, tracking weakness across Asian markets along with concerns over elevated crude oil prices and high US bond yields.

The Sensex opened 366.36 points, or 0.50 per cent, lower at 73,343.33, while…

India's Core Sector Growth Hits 30-Month High of 7.9% in September on Strong Iron Ore, Power and Cement Output

India's core sector industries grew at a 30-month high of 7.9 per cent in September compared with the same month last year, powered by strong showings in iron ore, electricity, coal, refinery products, cement and steel, according to figures released…

India and US Push for Early Trade Deal as Rubio Visits Mumbai

India and the United States have welcomed the progress made in negotiations on the Bilateral Trade Agreement and reaffirmed their commitment to working towards its early conclusion, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday.

The two…

Sitharaman Says Easy Exit Routes Add to Market Weakness, Warns of Capital Outflows in 2027

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has attributed part of the recent weakness in Indian equities to the ease with which investors can withdraw their money, while maintaining that the country’s economic fundamentals remain sound. She has also…

Delhi Traders Claim Rs 3,000 Crore Losses Due to Protests, Supply Disruptions

Traders in the national capital have suffered estimated losses of around Rs 3,000 crore due to a series of protests and related disruptions this month, with road closures and restrictions on movement affecting retail sales, wholesale trade and supply…

India-EFTA Trade Pact Could Attract $100 Billion Investment, Generate 2 Million Jobs by 2040

The India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) could attract up to $100 billion in investment and generate between one million and two million direct and indirect jobs in India by 2040, according to…

India's Total Exports Rise 10.99% to $80.75 Billion in September

India’s total exports of merchandise and services reached an estimated $80.75 billion in September, registering year-on-year growth of 10.99 per cent, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Thursday.

Cumulative…

India’s Strong Fundamentals Helped It Weather Energy Shock, Says IMF Official

India’s strong economic fundamentals, fiscal prudence and substantial reserves have helped it withstand the energy shock triggered by the Iran war, prompting the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to raise its growth forecast for the country…

India's Wholesale Inflation Rises to 11.39% in September on Higher Fuel and Food Prices

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS): India's wholesale price inflation accelerated to 11.39 per cent in September from 9.92 per cent in August, driven by rising prices of fuel, crude petroleum, food items and several manufactured products, according to provisional…

RBI May Raise Repo Rate by 75 Basis Points as Inflation Risks Mount: Brokerages

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) could raise its benchmark repo rate by around 75 basis points and maintain a tightening stance through the first half of FY28, as rising food prices, Middle East tensions and weather-related disruptions threaten to…