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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

India Sees First Weekly Inflow in Nearly Two Months, Signals Easing Investor Pressure

New Delhi — India recorded a net inflow of $106 million in the latest week, marking the first positive weekly movement in seven weeks, according to a report by Elara Capital.

The inflow follows nearly $5 billion in cumulative outflows…

Oil Prices Jump Past $100 as Middle East Tensions Rattle Markets

Mumbai — Global crude oil prices surged sharply on Friday, climbing up to 2 per cent as rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East overshadowed a unilateral ceasefire announcement by the United States.

The international benchmark…

Sensex, Nifty slide as global weakness and FII selling weigh on markets

Mumbai: Indian equity benchmarks opened sharply lower on Thursday, tracking weak global cues and continued selling by foreign institutional investors after the recent rally.

At around 9:25 am, the BSE Sensex was down 671 points, or 0.85%, at…

India’s RTD Beverage Market Set to Hit $40 Billion by 2030 on Quick Commerce Boom

New Delhi — India’s ready-to-drink (RTD) non-alcoholic beverage market is entering a high-growth phase and is projected to double from around $20 billion in 2025 to $40 billion by 2030, according to a report by Redseer Strategy Consultants.