Gold prices hit all-time high, cross Rs 86,875 per 10 grams

New Delhi (IANS) Gold prices on Thursday reached a new all-time high amid market uncertainties. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), 24-carat gold April futures rose by 0.21 per cent, touching Rs 86,875 per 10 grams. The surge in gold prices is…

SIP investments surge over 32 pc YoY, cross Rs 2.63 lakh crore mark in FY25 to date

Mumbai (IANS) Showcasing the resilience of the Indian investors, systematic investment plans (SIPs) saw a strong surge in the financial year 2024-25, with contributions reaching Rs 2,63,426 crore (April-February), according to data from the Association…

US steel tariffs: India takes key steps to safeguard domestic manufacturers

New Delhi (IANS) The government said it has taken several steps to safeguard the domestic steel manufacturers and to strengthen competitiveness of India’s steel industry, as the US announces imposition of 25 per cent tariff on steel and aluminium…

India's long term growth story intact, equity markets attractive: Morgan Stanley

New Delhi (IANS) Indian equity scene looks attractive — a stock pickers' market — as the country is likely gaining share in global output in the coming decades driven by strong foundational factors including robust population growth, a functioning…

India’s venture capital funding surged 43 pc to $13.7 billion in 2024

New Delhi (IANS) India’s venture capital (VC) ecosystem demonstrated a strong recovery in 2024, with total funding reaching $13.7 billion, reflecting a 43 per cent increase compared to 2023, according to a report by global consultancy Bain & Company…

Nifty Chemicals index launched to track sector stocks

Mumbai (IANS) NSE Indices Limited, a subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), on Tuesday introduced a new sectoral index called Nifty Chemicals. 

The index will track the performance of chemical sector stocks from the Nifty 500, according…

India's per capita CO2 emissions among lowest in world as green energy capacity surges

New Delhi (IANS) India, which has emerged as the world’s 5th largest economy, also stands out as a country with one of the lowest per capita carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions globally as it balances growth with sustainability and switches to renewables…

India’s commercial vehicle sales to speed up in FY2025-26: Report

New Delhi (IANS) The domestic commercial vehicle (CV) industry’s wholesale volumes is set to witness a year-on-year growth of 3-5 per cent in FY26, demonstrating some recovery, a report showed on Monday. 

This follows a flat volume movement…

Worst seems to be over for Indian markets, GDP growth to rebound: Goldman Sachs

New Delhi (IANS) A Goldman Sachs report has said that the worst seems to be behind for Indian equity markets in terms of economic growth and the earnings trajectory. 

However, market volatility will likely remain high given global headwinds…

Canada's next PM Carney wants to 'rebuild' ties with India after Trudeau's exit

Ottawa (IANS) Mark Carney, a leading economist and former Governor of the Bank of Canada who has been chosen by Canada's Liberal Party as Justin Trudeau's replacement, had pledged to "rebuild" the strained ties with India during his recent…