Sensex, Nifty Open Lower as IT Stocks Extend Decline

Mumbai: Indian equity benchmarks opened the final trading session of the week on a weak note on Friday, extending the sharp losses recorded in the previous session amid fragile global cues.

As of 9:26 a.m., the Sensex was down 154 points, or…

Markets Tumble as BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 Post Sharpest Fall in Over Two Weeks

Mumbai: Indian benchmark indices came under intense selling pressure on Thursday, logging their steepest single-day decline in more than two weeks amid escalating geopolitical tensions and a surge in crude oil prices.

The Sensex plunged…

Microsoft to Invest $50 Billion to Expand AI Access Across the Global South

New Delhi: US technology major Microsoft announced on Wednesday that it is on track to invest $50 billion by the end of the decade to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence across countries in the Global South.

In a blog post, Brad…

Ready-Made Garment Export Figures Reflect Apparel Sector’s Resilience: AEPC

New Delhi — The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) on Tuesday stated that the latest ready-made garment (RMG) export data underscores the resilience of Indian apparel exporters amid challenging global conditions.

On a cumulative…

India’s Wholesale Inflation Rises Slightly to 1.81% in January

New Delhi – India’s annual wholesale inflation rate rose to 1.81 per cent in January compared to the same month last year, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Monday.

The increase in inflation…

TCS Market Cap Drops Over Rs 90,000 Crore Amid Weak Equity Sentiment

Mumbai — The market valuation of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) declined by Rs 90,198.92 crore this week, bringing its total market capitalisation down to Rs 9,74,043.43 crore. The company emerged as the biggest loser among India’s top…

Government approves Rs 10,000 crore Fund of Funds 2.0 to boost startup ecosystem

In a major step to strengthen India’s rapidly expanding startup landscape, the Union Cabinet chaired by Narendra Modi has approved the creation of the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 with a total corpus of ?10,000 crore. The initiative aims…

Precious Metals Rally 1–2% as Value Buying Emerges at Support Levels

Mumbai — Gold and silver prices surged on Friday as investors stepped in for value buying after a sharp decline in the previous trading session.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX), gold April futures rose 1.08 per cent to…

India’s Manufacturing Sector Gains Momentum with Strong GVA Growth

New Delhi- India’s manufacturing sector has shown significant strengthening in recent quarters, recording robust growth in Gross Value Added (GVA). The sector registered a growth of 7.72 per cent in the first quarter of FY26 and further accelerated…

Indian Apparel Export Sector Outlook Upgraded to ‘Stable’ Following US Tariff Reduction: Report

Mumbai: The outlook for India’s apparel export sector has been upgraded from ‘Negative’ to ‘Stable’ after the United States reduced reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 25 per cent to 18 per cent, according to a report…