Auto Retail Sales Surge Nearly 13% to Record High in April, FY27 Kicks Off Strong

India’s automobile retail sector has started FY27 on a high note, posting its best-ever April performance with total sales of 26,11,317 units — a year-on-year growth of 12.94 per cent, according to data released in New Delhi by the Federation…

Middle East Tensions Weigh on India’s Air Travel, April Traffic Slips

New Delhi — India’s aviation sector saw a noticeable dip in passenger traffic in April, as ongoing tensions in the Middle East disrupted flight operations and travel demand.

According to data from the Ministry of Civil Aviation,…

Markets Rally Early: Sensex, Nifty Jump on Easing Tensions and Poll Trends

Mumbai — Indian stock markets opened the week on a strong footing, with both benchmark indices gaining around 1 per cent in early trade. The rally was supported by softer crude oil prices and signs of easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia,…

India-Linked LPG Tanker Braves Hormuz Tensions, Signals Slow Revival of Energy Routes

New Delhi — In a significant development amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, an India-linked LPG tanker has successfully navigated the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, where shipping activity has been severely disrupted in recent weeks.

Cautious Week Ahead for Dalal Street as Oil, FII Flows and Global Tensions Weigh

Mumbai — The Indian equity market is expected to face a volatile and slightly pressured week ahead, with multiple global and domestic factors shaping investor sentiment.

Rising crude oil prices, continued foreign institutional investor…

Rs. 895 Crore Boost for Railways: Centre Approves Metro Upgrades and Bridge Safety Projects

New Delhi: The Centre has approved railway infrastructure projects worth ?895.30 crore, focusing on improving metro capacity and strengthening critical bridge infrastructure, according to the Ministry of Railways.

A major portion of the investment—?671.72…

FIIs Extend Selling Streak to 10 Months; Domestic Funds Help Stabilise Markets

New Delhi — Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continued their selling spree in April, marking the 10th straight month of net outflows from Indian equities. According to provisional exchange data, FIIs offloaded shares worth ?70,100 crore…

Hyundai and Kia post best-ever April sales, signalling strong auto demand

India’s automobile sector has begun the new financial year on a robust note, with Hyundai Motor India Limited and Kia India registering record-breaking sales for April, driven by consistent consumer demand and a strong product lineup.

Hyundai…

India–New Zealand FTA to be signed April 27, aims to double trade and unlock investments

New Delhi: India and New Zealand are set to sign a long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday, marking a significant step toward strengthening economic ties and expanding bilateral cooperation across sectors.

The agreement will be formalised…

Fed Policy, Earnings Season and Global Tensions Set the Tone for Markets This Week

New Delhi — A combination of global cues and domestic developments is expected to steer the Indian stock market in the coming week, with investors closely tracking the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision, quarterly earnings, geopolitical…