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Gold, silver consolidate – The Hindu

Price action in precious metals was rangebound in May. After initial weakness in first half of the month, precious metal prices staged recovery in the latter half. News flow pertaining to trade talks and tariff postponement by the U.S. on European Union and China played a key role in influencing sentiment towards precious metals. As…

Rupee rises 19 paise against US dollar in early trade

Rep. image | Photo Credit: AFP The rupee strengthened by 19 paise to 85.29 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday (May 30. 2025) on the back of lower crude oil prices and sustained foreign fund inflows. Forex traders said a firm greenback and volatile stock markets capped the rupee’s gain even as…

SEBI bans actor Arshad Warsi among others from accessing securities markets on involvement in pump and dump scheme

File picture of actor Arshad Warsi and his wife Maria Goretti Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) banned actor Arshad Warsi among others from accessing the securities market for up to five years for engaging ina pump and dump scheme. SEBI found 64 entities among which Mr. Warsi and his family members were a…

Net financial savings may touch ₹22 lakh crore in FY25: SBI research report

The report said the growing capital pool is crucial for funding government and corporate deficits and supporting macroeconomic stability. File | Photo Credit: Reuters State Bank of India (SBI) in its latest economic research report said that based on the current trends, net financial savings of the household sector may touch ₹22 lakh crore, or…

Sensex declines 182 points on losses in IT, metal shares, sluggish Asian peers

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined by 182.01 points or 0.22% to settle at 81,451.01 as 24 of its constituents retreated and six advanced. During the day, it dropped 346.57 points or 0.42%, to 81,286.45. File | Photo Credit: AP Stock markets closed lower in a range-bound trade on Friday (May 30, 2025) following losses in…

Rupee falls 8 paise to settle at 85.56 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said that a steady inflow of foreign funds supported the domestic unit even as investors stayed cautious, awaiting domestic GDP data to be released later in the day. Representational file image. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee pared its initial gains to settle 8 paise lower at 85.56 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar…

Rupee declines 10 paise to settle at 85.48 against U.S. dollar

Image for representational purposes only. The rupee declined 10 paise to close at 85.48 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Thursday (May 29, 2025) due to a strong American currency against major crosses overseas and rising global crude oil prices. However, positive domestic equity market and foreign fund inflows supported the local currency and restricted…

Stock markets rebound after 2-day fall as U.S. court blocks reciprocal tariffs; Sensex up 320 points

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Thursday (May 29, 2025) after two days of decline, mirroring a rally in global markets as a U.S. court blocked President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 320.70 points or 0.39% to settle at 81,633.02 in a volatile session amid monthly expiry in derivative…

ITC shares decline over 3%; market valuation drops by ₹17,269 crore

Shares of ITC dropped over 3% after British multinational BAT Plc trimmed its ownership in the conglomerate by divesting a 2.5% stake for ₹12,927 crore ($1.51 billion) through a block deal. The stock declined 3.18% to settle at ₹420.10 on the BSE. During the day, it lost 4.33% to ₹415.10. At the NSE, it dropped…

Rupee depreciates 23 paise to 85.63 against U.S. dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 85.59 and fell further to 85.71 before trading again at 85.63 against the greenback, registering a fall of 23 paise from its previous close. Representational file image. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The rupee fell 23 paise to 85.63 against the U.S. dollar in early…

Sensex drops 460 points in early trade

A screen displaying the Sensex is pictured at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in Mumbai. File photo | Photo Credit: REUTERS Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Tuesday (May 27, 2025), after two days of rally, dragged lower by IT stocks and weak Asian market trends. The 30-share BSE…

OYO begins discussions with banks for IPO

The renewed IPO push comes after OYO filed and refiled its draft papers in 2021, but withdrew it in May 2024. | Photo Credit: The Hindu “Global travel tech platform OYO has started discussions with bankers for a fresh attempt at IPO (Initial Public Offering), targeting a listing in the last quarter of the current…

Rupee rises 35 paise to settle at 85.10 against U.S. dollar

The Rupee jumped 35 paise to close at 85.10 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on May 26, 2025. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Rising for the second straight session, the Rupee jumped 35 paise to close at 85.10 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Monday (May 26, 2025), buoyed by a positive trend in domestic…

Markets surge for second day; Sensex jumps 455 points, Nifty climbs 148 points

The 30-share BSE benchmark gauge Sensex jumped 455.37 points or 0.56%, to settle at 82,176.45. During the day, it surged 771.16 points or 0.94% to 82,492.24. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged on Monday (May 26, 2025) due to a host of positive triggers, as U.S. President Donald Trump…

What short selling is all about in stock markets

Short selling, also called shorting, is quite tricky for investors who are new to the bourses. For, the concept deviates from the much-established ways of making profit – first buy at a lower price (first leg of trade) and then sell at a higher price (second leg). Further, in most cases, sellers either own the…

Mcap of six of top-10 most valued firms erodes by ₹78,166 crore; Reliance biggest laggard

Last week, the BSE benchmark dropped 609.51 points or 0.74% and the Nifty declined 166.65 points or 0.66%. File. | Photo Credit: AP The combined market valuation of six of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by ₹78,166.08 crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit, in line with weak trends in equities.…

NTPC Q4 profit rises 22% to ₹7,897 crore

State-owned power giant NTPC on Saturday (May 24, 2025) reported a nearly 22% rise in consolidated net profit to ₹7,897.14 crore in the March quarter of FY25, aided by higher revenue from its generation business. The power major had reported a net profit of ₹6,490.05 crore in the January-March period of 2023-24, the company said…

Sensex tumbles 645 points on global sell-off, rising U.S. bond yields

The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 644.64 points or 0.79% to settle at 80,951.99 with 27 of its constituents ending lower. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Benchmark Sensex declined by nearly 645 points while Nifty retreated to 24,600 level due to selling in IT, oil and FMCG shares amid a global equity rout triggered by…

Markets rebound nearly 1%; Sensex surges over 760 points as FMCG, power shares gain

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹5,045.36 crore on May 22, 2025, according to exchange data. | Photo Credit: PTI Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded sharply by nearly 1% on Friday (May 23, 2025), propelled by buying in market heavyweights Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank and ITC. After a flat start to the…

Rupee falls 15 paise to 86.10 against U.S. dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 85.95 and fell to 86.10 against the greenback, registering a loss of 15 paise over its previous close. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee depreciated 15 paise to 86.10 against the American currency in early trade on Friday (May 23, 2025), as foreign institutional investors…

Rupee falls 37 paise to close at 85.96 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said surging U.S. bond yields are rattling global investors. Moreover, the narrowing yield differential between India and the U.S., is making Indian assets less attractive. Representational file image. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Rupee depreciated 37 paise to close at 85.96 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Thursday (May 22, 2025), on dollar…

Net FDI falls 96% in 2024-25 to $353 mn, gross FDI remains robust

The data, released as part of the RBI’s May edition of its monthly bulletin, shows that repatriation and foreign investments by Indian companies have increasingly played a part in lowering India’s net FDI figures ever since the pandemic. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Net foreign direct investment (FDI) into India crashed by more than 96%…

Stock markets snap 3-day decline on buying in banking shares; sensex jumps 410 points

Representative image | Photo Credit: PTI Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Wednesday (May 21, 2025), snapping their three-day falling streak on the back of buying in blue-chips HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank and a firm trend in Asian peers. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 410.19 points or 0.51% to settle at 81,596.63…

Rupee falls 1 paisa to close at 85.59 against U.S. dollar

Representational image | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee consolidated in a narrow range and settled for the day down by 1 paisa at 85.59 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday (May 21, 2025), on dollar demand from importers and foreign banks as well as surge in crude oil prices. Forex traders said market sentiment…

Rupee falls 21 paise to close at 85.63 against U.S. dollar

The dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading lower by 0.19% at 100.23. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee depreciated 21 paise to close at 85.63 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday (May 20, 2025), on weak domestic markets and a bounce back in U.S. treasury…

Pfizer Q4 net profit jumps 85% to ₹331 crore

The Pfizer logo is seen on the pharmaceutical company’s manufacturing plant, in Newbridge, Ireland. | Photo Credit: Reuters Pfizer Ltd has reported an 85% jump in net profit at ₹330.94 crore in the fourth quarter ended March 2025, boosted by a gain in exceptional item from completion of asset sale and transfer. The company had…

Rupee rises 17 paise to close at 85.40 against U.S. dollar

Representative image | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee appreciated 17 paise to settle at 85.40 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Monday (May 19, 2025), on a weak U.S. dollar index and a decline in crude oil prices. Forex traders said global investors were also cautious as global rating agency Moody’s downgraded U.S. investment grade…

Stock markets close lower for 2nd day, IT stocks, weak global trends drag

Foreign Institutional Investors bought equities worth 8,831.05 crore on May 16, 2025, according to exchange data.. File | Photo Credit: PTI Benchmark BSE Sensex dropped by 271 points on Monday (May 19, 2025), marking the second straight day of losses due to selling in IT stocks and a weak trend in global markets after rating…

Rupee rises 31 paise to 85.05 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Representative image | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee appreciated 31 paise to 85.05 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Wednesday (May 14, 2025), supported by gains in domestic equities and positive macroeconomic data. Forex traders said a surge in global crude oil prices may weigh on the rupee. Over the last few sessions,…

Foreign investors infuse ₹4,452 crore in Indian equities this week, net investment in May at ₹18,620 crore: NSDL

Net investments by FPIs in Indian equities stood at ₹4,223 crore during April, indicated a turnaround in foreign investment trends. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) made strong investments in the Indian equity markets this week, bringing in ₹4,452.3 crore between May 13 and May 16, according to data from the National Securities…

Markets end higher as inflation cools to 6 year low in April

A cooling U.S. April inflation data and a pause in global trade tensions added to the positive trend in the equity markets, traders said. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Wednesday (May 14, 2025) as retail inflation eased to a nearly six-year low of 3.16% in…

Rupee rises 12 paise in early trade

A man walks past an installation of the Rupee logo and Indian currency coins outside the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) headquarters in Mumbai. File photo | Photo Credit: REUTERS Rupee rose 12 paise to 85.42 against the greenback in early trade, buoyed by strong FII inflows and a weaker dollar index. However, widening of…

Nifty, Sensex decline in early trade after sharp rally in previous session

From the Sensex firms, Bharti Airtel, IndusInd Bank, State Bank of India, Infosys, Power Grid, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra and Mahindra & Mahindra were the major laggards. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Friday (May 16, 2025) amid the emergence of profit-taking after a sharp rally…

Sensex jumps 1,200 points, Nifty reclaims 25,000 peak after 7 months

Benchmark indices extended gains for the second straight day on May 15 The benchmark Nifty 50 increased 1.6% to 25,062 points, the highest since October 2024, on Thursday (May 15, 2025). This is the first time that the Nifty is crossing 25,000 points since corrections and market volatility set in. The BSE Sensex increased 1.5%…

Markets decline in early trade mirroring weak Asian equities

The 30-share BSE benchmark gauge Sensex declined 106.78 points to 81,223.78 in early trade. The NSE Nifty dipped 38.45 points to 24,628.45. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Thursday (May 15, 2025) dragged down by blue-chip bank stocks and weak trends in Asian markets. The…

Rupee gains 10 paise to settle at 85.26 against U.S. dollar

Foreign institutional investors offloaded equities worth %476.86 crore on a net basis on May 13, 2025, according to exchange data. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee pared most of its initial gains and ended the day higher by 10 paise at 85.26 (provisional) against the American currency on Wednesday (May 14, 2025), supported by gains…

SEBI warns investors of Strata SM REITS as it surrenders registration

Image for representation | Photo Credit: Reuters Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) warned investors of Strata SM REITS that the application to surrender registration was accepted by the market regulator. SEBI’s decision follows “certain news reports and review of certain legal proceedings against the promoter”, according to a statement from SEBI. “SEBI engaged…

Rupee gains 3 paise to settle at 85.33 against U.S. dollar

Image used for representative purposes. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee pared most of its initial gains to settle 3 paise higher at 85.33 (provisional) against the American currency on Tuesday (May 13, 2025), due to rising appetite for riskier assets amid easing trade tariff tensions. However, rising crude oil prices, a strong U.S.…

Markets drop in early trade after sharp rally in previous session

People walk past the BSE building in Mumbai on May 12, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty dropped in early trade on Tuesday (May 13, 2025), a day after recording a sharp rally, amid the emergence of profit-taking. The 30-share BSE benchmark gauge Sensex, declined by 497.5 points to 81,932.40…

Markets log biggest single-day gains as border tensions ease, U.S.-China lower tariffs

The 30-share BSE Sensex soared by 2,975.43 points, or 3.74%, while the 50-issue Nifty of NSE skyrocketed 916.70 points, or 3.82%. File | Photo Credit: PTI Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty registered their biggest single-day gains in absolute terms on Monday (May 12, 2025), skyrocketing nearly 4%, as border tensions between India and Pakistan eased…

Stock Markets open on a high note, Sensex up over 2.3%

According to stock analysts, any fresh violations of the cease fire deal from Pakistan could keep bullish sentiments fragile. File photo | Photo Credit: PTI The benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded sharply in early trade on Monday (May 12, 2025) after India and Pakistan announced reaching an understanding to stop all firings and military…

Rupee rises 23 paise to 84.54 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Rupee fell to 84.94 on Wednesday (May 7, 2025) but closed at 84.8250 and opened slightly stronger. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The Rupee gained 23 paise to 84.54 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Thursday (May 8, 2025), as the U.S. Federal Reserve kept the federal fund rate steady. Forex traders said…

Sensex, Nifty tumble in early trade amid soaring tensions between India-Pakistan

‘Operation Sindoor’ visual being displayed on a screen outside the Bombay Stock Exchange building, in Mumbai, Wednesday, May 7, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Friday (May 9, 2025) as tensions soared between India and Pakistan, fuelling fears of a wider conflict. India on…

Rupee falls 30 paise to 85.88 against U.S. dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 85.88 against the greenback, registering a fall of 30 paise over its previous close. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Rupee depreciated 30 paise to 85.88 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Friday (May 9, 2025), weighed down by intensifying geopolitical tensions…

Rupee rises 17 paise to close at 85.41 against U.S. dollar

Image used for representational purposes only. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee pared its initial losses and settled for the day higher by 17 paise at 85.41 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Friday (May 9, 2025), as likely intervention by the Reserve Bank of India helped contain excess depreciation of the rupee. Foreign…

Markets tumble as India-Pakistan conflict flares up; Sensex, Nifty tank over 1%

‘Operation Sindoor’ visual is displayed on a screen outside the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building, in Mumbai | Photo Credit: PTI Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled over 1% each on Friday (May 9, 2025) as tensions soared between India and Pakistan, fuelling fears of a wider conflict. Extending its previous day’s decline,…

Rupee slumps 84 paise to close at 85.61 against U.S. dollar

Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Rupee depreciated sharply by 84 paise to close at 85.61 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, weighed down by heightened geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan. Forex traders said investors resorted to risk aversion in the domestic markets after the Pakistani military attempted a…

Stock markets fall in volatile trade on rising India-Pakistan tensions

Benchmark Sensex declined by nearly 412 points in a volatile session on Thursday (May 8, 2025) due to selling in banking, FMCG and auto shares triggered by escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The 30-share Sensex declined by 411.97 points or 0.51% to close at 80,334.81 with 23 of its constituents ending in the red.…

Rupee falls 45 paise to close at 84.80 against U.S. dollar on heightened cross-border tensions

The rupee depreciated 45 paise to close at 84.80 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee depreciated 45 paise to close at 84.80 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday (May 7, 2025), as heightened cross-border tensions following India’s military strikes against terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir weighed…

Sensex, Nifty end higher after volatile trade amid escalating tensions

Benchmark stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed higher in a volatile session. File | Photo Credit: AP Benchmark stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed higher in a volatile session on Wednesday (May 7, 2025) as India launched missile strikes on terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. Follow the ‘Operation Sindoor’ LIVE After gyrating between…

IPO market loses steam on global market jitters

Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStock Photo At least two initial Public Offerings (IPO) worth $759 million are expected to be delayed, adding to a growing list of Indian companies deciding to postpone plans for Initial Public Offerings due to weak investment sentiment, investment bankers say. Education loan provider Avanse…

Sensex falls 155 points as investors turn cautious amid India-Pakistan tensions

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower in a range-bound trade on Tuesday (May 6, 2025) due to profit booking, mainly in banking and oil shares, and investors staying on the sideline amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. Snapping its two days of gains, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 155.77 points or 0.19%…

Markets trade lower in volatile trade ahead of U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy decision

Image used for representative purposes only. File | Photo Credit: AP Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Tuesday (May 6, 2025) facing volatile trends as investors preferred to stay on the sideline a day ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Also, range-bound trading prevailed in the markets amid escalating…

Markets surge in early trade on sustained foreign fund inflows

Image used for representative purposes only. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade on Monday (May 5, 2025) amid sustained foreign fund inflows, a sharp drop in crude oil prices and firm trends in the U.S. markets. The 30-share BSE benchmark gauge climbed 386.95 points to 80,888.94…

Rupee jumps 77 paise to 83.77 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee appreciated 77 paise to 83.77 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Friday, supported by sustained foreign fund inflows and stronger domestic data. Forex traders said GST collections for April were robust at ₹2.37 lakh crore, an all-time high, reflecting the health…

SEBI accuses Pranav Adani in insider trading case, he seeks to settle

File picture of Adani Enterprises Director Pranav Adani | Photo Credit: PTI The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has alleged Pranav Adani, director of several Adani group companies and the nephew of founder Gautam Adani, shared price-sensitive information and breached regulations aimed at preventing insider trading, according a document reviewed by Reuters. Pranav…

ICAI to help SEBI in tackling financial fraud

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) President Charanjot Singh Nanda speaks during the Accounting Standards Day event, in New Delhi, Saturday, May 3, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI Chartered accountants’ apex body ICAI will be preparing a research paper to help the markets watchdog SEBI in dealing with financial frauds. ICAI President Charanjot Singh…

SBI Q4 profit declines 10% to ₹18,643 crore

State Bank of India. (File Image) | Photo Credit: Reuters State Bank of India (SBI) on Saturday (May 3, 2025) reported a 10% fall in standalone net profit at ₹18,643 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2025. The country’s biggest lender had earned a profit of ₹20,698 crore in the January-March period of 2023-24.…

Sensex climbs 260 points on FII buying, hopes of India-U.S. trade deal

A man walks past the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building, in Mumbai. | Photo Credit: PTI i BSE benchmark index Sensex ended 260 points higher on Friday (May 2, 2025) amid optimism surrounding a potential India-U.S. trade deal, record high GST collection in April, and continuous foreign fund inflows. Moreover, a firm trend in global…

Rupee pares initial gains, settles 1 paisa higher at 84.53 against U.S. dollar

Image for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: REUTERS The rupee on Friday (May 2, 2025) hit a seven-month high and rose past the 84 per dollar level on sustained foreign fund inflows and stronger domestic data, but pared the gains and settled for the day higher by just 1 paisa at 84.53 against the…

Digging the dynamics of gold prices

Gold is always considered a haven and a good asset class for hedging. Financial experts suggest investing in it when in doubt or fear — be it of market crashes, volatility, recession, inflation, or hyperinflation. For this reason, not just individuals, even institutional players and countries at large invest in gold. As per the World…

India’s gold demand falls 15% in January-March to 118.1 tonnes on high prices: World Gold Council

At a jewellery shop in Basavangudi, in Bengaluru, on Akshaya Tritiya day, on April 30, 2025. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu “India’s gold demand witnessed a 15% on-year decline to 118.1 tonnes in the January-March quarter of this year, even as value grew by 22% to ₹94,030 crore owing to surging prices,” the World…

Markets end flat in highly volatile trade as Bajaj twins, geopolitical tensions drag indices lower

FIIs bought equities worth Rs 2,385.61 crore on Tuesday, according to exchange data. File | Photo Credit: PTI Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended flat in a highly volatile trade on Wednesday (April 30, 2025) after two days of rally amid growing concern over geopolitical tensions and selling in Bajaj twins. Sustained foreign…

Rupee jumps 38 paise to close at 84.58 against U.S. dollar

An employee counts Indian rupee currency notes inside a private money exchange office in New Delhi July 5, 2013. India’s central bank was seen selling dollars via state-run banks on Friday as the rupee approached its record low of 60.76 seen on June 26, four dealers said. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi (INDIA – Tags: BUSINESS) | Photo…

Markets end marginally higher; Sensex climbs 70 points on foreign fund inflows

Image for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: PTI Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty settled marginally higher in a volatile trade on Tuesday (April 29, 2025) as investors turned cautious amid concerns over geopolitical tensions. However, intense buying in blue-chips Reliance Industries, Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services and unabated foreign capital inflows supported the…

Rupee falls 2 paise to close at 85.25 against U.S. dollar

Image used for representational purpose. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee consolidated in a narrow range and settled for the day 2 paise lower at 85.25 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday (April 29, 2025), on recovery in the U.S. dollar and geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan. However, positive domestic markets and a…

Sensex jumps 1,006 points; Nifty tops 24,300 level on buying in Reliance, foreign fund inflows

People walk past the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building, in Mumbai. | Photo Credit: PTI Benchmark BSE Sensex soared by 1,006 points to close above 80,000 level on Monday (April 28, 2025) as a sharp rally in Reliance Industries and private banks, and foreign fund inflows helped stock markets cut short two days of fall…

Rupee rises 38 paise to close at 85.03 against U.S. dollar

FIIs bought equities worth ₹ 2,952.33 crore on a net basis on April 25, 2025, according to exchange data. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The rupee appreciated 38 paise to close at 85.03 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Monday (April 28, 2025), supported by sustained foreign fund inflows, easing crude oil prices and a…

Why volatility matters – The Hindu

If trading were a game in an amusement park, the recent movement on the Nifty Index might as well be classified as dive roller coaster. Such price movements subject your investment portfolio to high risk. In this article, we discuss why taking active decisions on portfolio is becoming more crucial than before. Volatility risk Suppose…

Rupee falls 15 paise to 85.34 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Rupee weakens against dollar as Donald Trump softens stance, boosting U.S. indices and dollar index, while oil prices rise. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Rupee depreciated 15 paise to 85.34 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Wednesday (April 23, 2025), after the American currency recovered supported by U.S. President Donald Trump’s softened…

Stock markets decline in early trade after 7-day rally

Representative image | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Thursday (April 23, 2025) amid profit-taking after a seven-day rally and muted trend in Asian markets. The 30-share BSE benchmark declined 242.01 points to 79,874.48 in early trade. The NSE Nifty went down by 72.3 points to…

Stock markets decline; trade lower dragged down by Axis Bank

The 30-share BSE benchmark gauge climbed 329.23 points to 80,130.66 in early trade. The NSE Nifty rallied 118.75 points to 24,365.45. File | Photo Credit: PTI Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Friday (April 25, 2025) amid continuous foreign fund inflows and a rally in global markets, but failed to…

Rupee falls 7 paise to close at 85.40 against U.S. dollar

Image used for representation | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee pared its initial gains and settled for the day lower by 7 paise at 85.40 against the U.S. dollar on Friday (April 25, 2025), amid heightened geopolitical tensions and a negative trend in the domestic markets. Forex traders said escalated geopolitical tensions, following a terror…

Sensex, Nifty fall for 2nd day on selling in Axis Bank, Indo-Pak border tensions

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined sharply on Friday (April 25, 2025) due to selling in Axis Bank and growing tensions along the Indo-Pak border following the terror attack at Pahalgam in Jammu & Kashmir. Wiping out early gains, the 30-share BSE barometer tanked 588.90 points or 0.74% to settle at 79,212.53. During the…

Rupee gains 16 paise to settle at 85.29 against U.S. dollar

Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters After a two-day pause, the rupee gained 16 paise to 85.29 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Thursday (April 24, 2025), on weak greenback and overnight decline in crude oil prices. Forex traders said the rupee strengthened on the weak U.S. dollar and overnight decline…

Stock markets decline after 7-day rally; HUL drops 4% post earnings

Image used for representational purpose. | Photo Credit: PTI Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Thursday (April 24, 2025) amid profit-taking after a seven-day rally and disappointing earnings from Hindustan Unilever. Selling in blue-chips ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel and a largely muted trend in Asian and European equities also dragged the markets…

HCL Tech shares jump over 7% post Q4 earnings

Representational image of HCLTech office in Lucknow | Photo Credit: Reuters Shares of HCL Technologies on Wednesday (April 23, 2025) surged over 7% after the firm posted an 8.1% increase in consolidated net profit for the January-March quarter of 2024-25. The stock jumped 7.42% to ₹1,589.95 on the BSE. At the NSE, shares of the…

Stock markets rise for 7th day; Sensex reclaims 80k-level on rally in IT shares, FII inflows

Image used for representational purpose. | Photo Credit: Reuters Stock markets extended the winning run to seventh day on Wednesday (April 23, 2025) with benchmark BSE Sensex jumping 520 points to close above 80,000 level for the first time in four months driven by strong gains in IT and auto shares. The 30-share Sensex rose…

Rupee falls 8 paise to settle at 85.23 against U.S. dollar

Image for representation. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee consolidated in a narrow-range and settled for the day lower by 8 paise at 85.23 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday (April 22, 2025), as the support from positive domestic equities was negated by dollar short-covering by investors. Forex traders said foreign fund inflows supported…

Sensex, Nifty rise for 6th day on foreign fund inflows, buying in banking shares

Image used for representational purpose. | Photo Credit: PTI Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher on Tuesday (April 22, 2025), extending the gaining streak to the sixth day on continuous foreign fund inflows and buying in banking shares. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 187.09 points or 0.24% to settle at 79,595.59. During the…

Gold nears ₹1 lakh-mark in Delhi on weak dollar, U.S.-China tariff war woes

Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Gold prices inched closer to the psychological mark of ₹1 lakh per 10 grams as the bullion rates surged ₹1,650 in the national capital on Monday on weak dollar and uncertainties over U.S.-China trade war driving demand. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the…

Stock markets rally for fifth day; Sensex jumps 855 points on buying in banking, IT shares

From the Sensex firms, Tech Mahindra, IndusInd Bank, Power Grid, Bajaj Finserv, Mahindra & Mahindra, HCL Tech, State Bank of India, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Infosys and Reliance Industries were the biggest gainers. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty surged more than 1% on Monday (April 21, 2025), registering their fifth…

Markets trade flat after two days of sharp rally amid sluggish global trends

A man walks past the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building, in Mumbai, on April 8, 2025. File | Photo Credit: PTI Equity benchmark indices were trading flat in early trade on Wednesday (April 16, 2025) amid sluggish global market trends due to rising U.S.-China trade tensions. After two days of sharp rally, the 30-share BSE…

Rupee appreciates 26 paise to 85.54 against U.S. dollar in early trade

The rupee had risen sharply by 58 paise in the preceding session on April 11, 2025. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee stayed firm and appreciated 26 paise to 85.54 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Wednesday (April 16, 2025) on the back of a massive inflow of foreign capital, a weak…

Rupee gains 12 paise to settle at 85.68 against U.S. dollar

The Rupee had closed on April 15, 2025 with a gain of 30 paise at 85.80 against the dollar. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Rupee sustained its rally for the third straight session and settled with a gain of 12 paise at 85.68 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday (April 16, 2025),…

Sensex declines 362 points in early trade

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Thursday (April 17, 2025) dragged down by IT stocks after Wipro warned of a weak quarter ahead amid global uncertainties. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex declined 362 points to 76,682.29 in early trade. The NSE Nifty went down by 129.75 points to 23,307.45. From…

Gold continues to glitter for 2nd day; hit fresh peak of ₹95,935/10 g

Gold bars are displayed at a gold jewellery shop. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Gold prices continued their upward trend for the second straight session, touched a new all-time high of ₹95,935 per 10 grams , climbing ₹274 on Thursday (April 17, 2025), driven by firm spot demand. On the the Multi Commodity Exchange of…

Gold imports rise 192% to $4.47 billion in March

Gold bars are displayed at a gold jewellery shop. File | Photo Credit: Reuters After registering negative growth, the country’s gold imports, which impact Current Account Deficit (CAD), imports jumped by 192.13% to $4.47 billion in March, on account of significant increase in the prices of the yellow metal according to Commerce Ministry data. Gold…

Sensex, Nifty surge nearly 2% amid U.S.-Japan tariff talks, FII inflows

Markets surge for fourth day as investors turned buoyant after foreign investors returned to domestic equities. File | Photo Credit: Niharika Kulkarni Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged nearly 2% on Thursday (April 17, 2025), registering their fourth day of rally, as investors turned buoyant after foreign investors returned to domestic equities amid expectations of…

Rupee sheds U.S. tariff impact; ends 27 paise higher at 85.37 against U.S. dollar

The forex traders said that a positive trend in domestic equities following a reprieve from the U.S. tariffs boosted overall investor sentiment even though some recovery in crude prices weighed down on the Indian currency. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The rupee strengthened for the fourth consecutive session and closed 27 paise higher at…

Sensex rallies for 3rd day to regain 77,000-mark; Nifty climbs 108.65 points

Sensex and Nifty closed higher for the third straight day on Wednesday (April 16, 2025). | Photo Credit: PTI Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher for the third straight day on Wednesday (April 16, 2025) following buying in blue-chip banking stocks and fresh foreign fund inflows as retail inflation slipping to near six-year…

Gold soars ₹1,650 to scale fresh peak of ₹98,100 per 10 gm; silver jumps ₹1,900

On the global front, spot gold rose to touch a record high of $3,318 per ounce. Later, it pared some gains to trade at $3,299.99 per ounce. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Gold prices soared by ₹1,650 to hit an all-time high of ₹98,100 per 10 gm in the national capital on Wednesday (April 16,…

Sensex, Nifty surge on global markets rally after Trump’s exemption for tariffs on electronics

The bull statue at the Bombay Stock Exchange building, in Mumbai. Image for representation only | Photo Credit: PTI Benchmark equity indices surged in early trade on Tuesday (April 15, 2025), tracking a rally in global markets as investors sentiment became buoyant after U.S. President Donald Trump relaxed some of the tariffs on electronics for…

Auto stocks rally as Trump considers pausing tariffs on sector

Auto stocks rallied after Trump said that he might temporarily exempt the industry from tariffs. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Auto stocks rallied on Tuesday (April 15, 2025) after U.S. President Donald Trump said that he might temporarily exempt the industry from tariffs he previously imposed on the sector. Also Read | Trump’s Commerce Secretary…

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Rupee cost averaging for NRIs

Image used for representational purposes. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto India’s investment landscape appeals to domestic and NRI investors alike, but it doesn’t come without its own set of challenges. Investors need to brace for market swings, currency fluctuations and global economic shifts. Investor sentiment has taken a hit during the recent phase of correction…

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Markets surge in early trade as U.S. suspends additional 26% tariff on India till July 9

From the Sensex firms, Tata Motors, Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finserv, Adani Ports and Reliance Industries were among the biggest gainers. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark equity indices surged in early trade on Friday (April 11, 2025) after the U.S. announced suspension of additional tariffs on India for 90…

Sensex, Nifty surge nearly 2% as U.S. suspends additional 26% tariffs on India till July 9

From the Sensex firms, Tata Steel, Power Grid, NTPC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Reliance Industries and Adani Ports were among the biggest gainers. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark Sensex surged by 1,310 points while Nifty closed above 22,900 level on Friday (April 11, 2025) after the U.S. announced suspension of additional tariffs on India for…

Rupee jumps 61 paise at settle at 86.07 against U.S. dollar

The dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, crashed 1.52% to 99.335. | Photo Credit: PTI The rupee surged 61 paise against the greenback to settle at 86.07 (provisional) on Friday (April 11, 2025) due to a sharp correction in the U.S. dollar and a strong rebound in the…

Rupee makes recovery; gold at all-time high of ₹96,450

Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters After three consecutive days of decline, the rupee on Friday made a strong recovery, gaining 58 paise against the U.S. dollar, and settling at 86.10 from its previous close of 86.68. The domestic currency was supported primarily by a weaker dollar index and a significant…

Gold skyrockets ₹6,250 to breach ₹96,000 level as U.S.-China trade war intensifies

Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Gold prices surged by ₹6,250 to hit a record high of ₹96,450 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday (April 11, 2025) due to heavy demand from local jewellers and retailers, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Analysts said the precious metal…

Asian shares sink, with Japan’s Nikkei down 5.6% as China-U.S. trade war escalates

A currency trader reacts near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), top left, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the KEB Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea on April 11, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Asian shares…

Trump tariffs: Donald Trump raises taxes on Chinese imports to 125%, pauses tariffs on most nations for 90 days

Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday (April 9, 2025) abruptly backed off his tariffs on most nations for 90 days even as he further jacked up the tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%. It was seemingly an attempt to narrow what had been an unprecedented trade war between the U.S.…

Wall Street surges to one of its best days since WWII after Trump pauses many of his tariffs

U.S. stocks soared to one of their best days in history on a euphoric Wall Street on Wednesday (April 9, 2025) after President Donald Trump said he would back off on most of his tariffs temporarily, as investors had so desperately hoped he would. The S&P 500 surged 9.5%, an amount that would count as a good year for the market.…

Rupee dives deeper amid global turmoil; ends 45 paise down at 86.71 against dollar

In the last four trading sessions the rupee has lost 104 paise against the U.S. dollar. File | Photo Credit: V.V. Krishnan The rupee extended its losing streak for the fourth straight session and settled 45 paise lower at 86.71 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday (April 9, 2025), amid escalating tariff turbulence globally…

Trump’s global tariffs LIVE: Asian markets slump as sweeping U.S. tariffs take effect today

U.S. stocks drop after another stunning day of reversals as uncertainty reigns about Trump’s tariffs U.S. stocks dove on Tuesday following another stunning reversal, with Wall Street veering from a huge gain at the opening of trading to more losses at the close, because investors still have no idea what to make of President Donald…

Stock markets rebound after Monday’s crash: Sensex jumps 1,089 points tracking firm global trends

Stock markets rebounded sharply on Tuesday (April 8, 2025), a day after facing the worst drubbing in 10 months, as benchmark Sensex recouped 1,089 points after across-the-board value buying amid firm Asian and European markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,089.18 points or 1.49% to settle at 74,227.08 with 29 of its components ending in…

Japan’s Nikkei jumps 6%, rebounds from 1-1/2-year low on US tech boost

A man looks at an electronic board showing the numbers of the Nikkei Stock Average on the Tokyo Stock Exchange along a street in Tokyo on April 8, 2025. | Photo Credit: AFP Japan’s Nikkei share average rose 6% on Tuesday (April 8, 2025) in a widespread rally, rebounding from a 1-1/2-year low hit in…

Historical stock market crashes of India

People walk past the Bombay Stock Exchange building in Mumbai on April 7, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI Much in sync with their global peers, the Sensex and the Nifty 50, tumbled on Monday (April 7,2025) as concerns over a potential global trade war spooked investor confidence. Monday’s (April 7, 2025) events reignited fear of…

Rupee pares initial losses, settles 22 paise up at 85.30 against U.S. dollar

The rupee pared its initial losses and settled for the day higher by 22 paise at 85.30 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Thursday (April 3, 2025). | Photo Credit: REUTERS The rupee pared its initial losses and settled for the day higher by 22 paise at 85.30 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Thursday…

FPIs pulled out ₹10,355 crore from equities in last four trading sessions on U.S. tariffs

The shift in investor sentiment highlighted the volatility and evolving dynamics in global financial markets. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Foreign investors withdrew ₹10,355 crore from the equity markets in the last four trading sessions this month owing to sweeping tariffs imposed by the U.S. on most nations, including India. “The outflow occurred after…

Tata Capital files draft papers for $2 billion IPO through confidential pre-filing route

Tata Group financial services firm Tata Capital has filed draft papers with markets regulator Sebi for IPO. File Tata Group financial services firm Tata Capital has filed draft papers with markets regulator Sebi for a $2 billion initial public offering (IPO) through a confidential pre-filing route. At this size, the company is expected to be…

Rupee rises 34 paise to 84.96 against U.S. dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange, the Rupee opened at 85.07 against the greenback, then gained ground and touched 84.96, up 34 paise from its previous close. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Rupee appreciated 34 paise to 84.96 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Friday (April 4, 2025), as the greenback’s broad-based weakness following…

Stock market today: Sensex, Nifty slump in early trade on global trade war fears due to Trump’s tariffs

From the Sensex pack, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, Larsen & Toubro, Reliance Industries, Maruti Suzuki India, IndusInd Bank, Infosys, HCL Technologies, NTPC, Tech Mahindra, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, and Adani Ports were among the laggards. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty slumped in initial trade on Friday (April 4, 2025)…

Global markets, Wall Street continue to slide after China slaps retaliatory tariffs on imports

Electronic boards show Shanghai stock and other market indices in Shanghai, China April 3, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Global markets slid further and Wall Street was on track for another day of crushing losses Friday (April 4, 2025) after China responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest set of tariffs with some of their…

Stock markets settle lower on selling in IT & Teck stocks, global sell-off as Trump hikes tariffs

The U.S. has announced additional 27% import duties on India saying New Delhi imposes high tariffs on American goods, as Trump administration aims to reduce the trade deficit and boost manufacturing. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty settled lower on Thursday (April 3, 2025) due to selling in IT and Teck…

Tata Motors stock falls nearly 3%

Tata Motors’ shares fell 3% on April 3, 2025, after the tariff hike on foreign-made automobiles announced by the Trump administration came into effect. | Photo Credit: REUTERS i Shares of Tata Motors declined nearly 3% on Thursday (April 3, 2025) with coming into effect of the tariff hike on foreign-made automobiles announced by the…

Asian markets slip following Trump’s announcements of big tariff hikes

File picture of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index. | Photo Credit: AP Asian markets and U.S. futures tumbled Thursday (April 3, 2025) following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of big increases in tariffs on imports of goods from around the world. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index dipped more than 3.4%, but recovered slightly.…

Sensex, Nifty recover nearly 1% ahead of U.S. tariff announcements

India’s manufacturing sector growth rose to an eight-month high in March, driven by quicker increases in factory orders and production amid buoyant demand conditions, said a monthly survey. File | Photo Credit: Paul Noronha Stock markets recovered on Wednesday (April 2, 2025) with benchmark Sensex closing higher by nearly 593 points on strong macro data…

Supreme Court asks Mahua Moitra to move SEBI for transparency in FPIs, AUFs

All India Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra. File | Photo Credit: PTI The Supreme Court on Tuesday (April 1, 2025) asked Lok Sabha member Mahua Moitra to make a representation to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) seeking public disclosure of norms for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) and alternative investment funds (AIFs). A…

Stock markets go into a tailspin ahead of U.S. ‘Liberation Day’; Sensex tanks 1,390 points

Representative image | Photo Credit: Reuters Stock markets went into a tailspin on Tuesday (April 1, 2025), with benchmark Sensex plunging by 1,390 points due to selling in IT and private bank shares amid heightened uncertainty ahead of the rollout of reciprocal tariffs by the U.S. on April 2. Starting the new financial year on…

S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as investors await major tariff news

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq declined on Monday, with technology stocks among the largest fallers, as investors took a cautious approach to U.S. equity markets ahead of the Trump administration’s upcoming tariff plans being announced. Global stocks tumbled, gold prices scaled new highs and U.S. government bonds climbed after U.S. President Donald Trump said…

Rupee falls 24 paise to 85.93 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Representative imae | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee depreciated 24 paise to 85.93 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Thursday (March 27, 2025), as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies reignited fears of a global trade war, fuelling inflation concerns and causing ripple effects across currency markets. The U.S. dollar strengthened after Mr.…

Markets rebound in early trade amid foreign fund inflows

Representative image | Photo Credit: Reuters Stock market benchmark indices rebounded in early trade on Thursday (March 27, 2025) after falling sharply in the previous session as continuous foreign fund inflows and buying in blue-chip Reliance Industries supported the recovery in equities. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 202.83 points to 77,491.33 in early trade…

Hyundai Motor India debuts in NIFTY Next 50, NIFTY 100, S&P BSE 500

Hyundai logo | Photo Credit: AP Hyundai Motor India Ltd has announced that it’s share has been included in the NIFTY Next 50, NIFTY 100, NIFTY 500, S&P BSE 500 and other key capital market indices. HMIL commenced trading on the Indian stock markets since its listing on October 22, 2024. Unsoo Kim, HMIL’s Managing…

Rupee rises 18 paise to 85.56 against U.S. dollar in early trade

The Indian Rupee logo is seen inside the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) headquarters in Mumbai. | Photo Credit: REUTERS The rupee appreciated 18 paise to 85.56 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Friday (March 28, 2025), as sustained foreign fund inflows provided support to the local unit. Forex dealers said over the…

Stock markets trade lower on weak global trends amid U.S. tariff jitters

A bird flies past a screen displaying the Sensex results on the facade of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in Mumbai. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Benchmark indices declined in early trade on Friday (March 28, 2025) mirroring weak trends in the global markets amid uncertainties over Trump tariffs. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex declined…

Rupee rises 25 paise to close at 85.49 against U.S. dollar

On March 27, 2025), the Rupee had weakened by five paise to close at 85.74 against the U.S. dollar. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Rupee appreciated 25 paise to close at 85.49 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Friday (March 28, 2025,) logging the best monthly gain in more than six years, supported…

Stock markets end lower on weak global trends amid U.S. tariff jitters; post over 5% gains in FY25

National Stock Exchange (NSE). File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower on the last trading day of the 2024-25 fiscal on Friday (March 28, 2025), mirroring weak trends in global markets amid uncertainties over Trump tariffs. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex declined 191.51 points or 0.25% to settle at 77,414.92…

Tata Motors stocks tank over 6% as auto stocks slump on Trump tariff

Tata Motors logos are pictured outside their flagship showroom in Mumbai. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Auto stocks declined in morning trade on Thursday (March 27, 2025), with Tata Motors tumbling over 6%, after the U.S. President Donald Trump announced imposition of 25% tariffs on auto imports from April. Shares of Tata Motors tanked 6.58% to…

Markets rebound; Sensex gains over 300 points on buying in RIL, L&T

Selling in auto counters and subdued pharma stocks amid uncertainties over Trump tariffs limited the gains in domestic equities, traders said. Stock market benchmark indices rebounded on Thursday (March 27, 2025) after falling sharply in the previous session as continuous foreign fund inflows and buying in blue-chip Reliance Industries, L&T, and Bajaj Finance supported the…

Bank of America Securities cuts Swiggy, Zomato estimates on prolonged losses in quickcom, stocks slip

Bank of America Securities (BofA Securities) cut investment ratings for Swiggy and Zomato. File | Photo Credit: PTI i Bank of America Securities (BofA Securities) cut investment ratings for Swiggy and Zomato as the profitability of the two quick commerce companies are not expected to improve in the coming year, according to its research note.…

Sensex falls by 728 points, snaps 7-day gaining streak on profit-taking in IT, banking shares

Representative image | Photo Credit: Reuters Stock markets snapped the seven-day winning run on Wednesday (March 26, 2025) with benchmark Sensex tanking 728 points due to profit-taking in banking and IT shares ahead of monthly expiry of derivatives contracts. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined by 728.69 points or 0.93% to settle at 77,288.50 as 25…

Rupee falls 13 paise to settle at 85.74 against U.S. dollar

Representative image | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee snapped its seven-session rally and settled with a loss of 13 paise at 85.74 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, as increased demand for dollars from importers, coupled with the greenback’s recovery against major currencies, weighed on the rupee. Forex traders said the Indian rupee halted…

Stock markets extend winning run to seventh day; Sensex edges up 32 points

From the Sensex pack, UltraTech Cement, Infosys, Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, HCL Tech and Tata Consultancy Services were the biggest gainers. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally higher on Tuesday (March 25, 2025), taking their gaining streak to the seventh session even as markets witnessed…

Sensex jumps 1,078 points on FII inflows, gains in banks; takes winning run to sixth day

From the Sensex pack, NTPC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, State Bank of India, Tech Mahindra, Power Grid, Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank, HCL Tech, Reliance Industries and Bajaj Finance were the biggest gainers. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty surged more than 1% on Monday (March 24, 2025) amid fresh foreign fund…

Rupee recovers its 2025 losses; jumps 31 paise to close at 85.67 against U.S. dollar

Representational image only. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Rising for the seventh straight session, the Rupee appreciated 31 paise to close at 85.67 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Monday (March 24, 2025), wiping off all its losses in 2025, supported by a positive trend in domestic equity markets and fresh foreign capital inflows.…

Rupee rises 12 paise to 86.25 against U.S. dollar in early trade

On March 19, 2025, the Rupee appreciated 19 paise to close at 86.37 against the U.S. dollar. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Rupee appreciated 12 paise to 86.25 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Thursday (March 20, 2025), tracking positive domestic equities and the weakness of the American currency in the…

Markets climb for 4th day; Sensex jumps 899 points, Nifty reclaims 23,000-mark

The trader said that hectic buying in market heavyweights Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel and IT stocks also bolstered investor sentiment. File | Photo Credit: Paul Noronha Rallying for the fourth straight session, stock market benchmarks Sensex and Nifty surged over 1% on Thursday (March 20, 2025), powered by across-the-board buying amid a mixed trend in…

Sensex, Nifty bounce back after falling in opening trade on fresh foreign fund inflows

From the Sensex pack, Bajaj Finance, Nestle, Kotak Mahindra Bank, NTPC, Maruti, Power Grid, Adani Ports, Tata Motors, Reliance Industries and Bajaj Finserv were among the gainers. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened on a negative note on Friday (March 21, 2025) but soon recovered the lost ground and…

Sensex, Nifty climb nearly 1% on fresh foreign fund inflows; extend rally to fifth day

From the Sensex pack, NTPC, Bajaj Finance, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, Nestle, Larsen & Toubro, Tata Motors, ICICI Bank, Power Grid and Zomato were among the gainers. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty surged nearly 1% on Friday (March 21, 2025,) marking their fifth day of rise on the…

SEBI eases mandatory investment norms for AMC employees

The Nomination and Remuneration Committee or its equivalent in an AMC will have to conduct a preliminary examination and submit recommendations to SEBI in case of violations, according to the circular. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has eased norms pertaining to the share of compensation that fund managers…

Rupee jumps 36 paise to close at 86 against U.S. dollar

FIIs purchased equities worth ₹3,239.14 crore on a net basis on Thursday (March 20, 2025), according to exchange data. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Rising for the sixth straight session, the rupee appreciated 36 paise to close at 86 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Friday (March 21, 2025) on a sharp rise in…

Rupee rises 1 paisa to close at 86.36 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the Indian rupee has staged a counterattack against external pressures, gaining support from strong foreign inflows into debt markets. File | Photo Credit: V.V. Krishnan The rupee stayed firm and appreciated 1 paisa to close at 86.36 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Thursday (March 20, 2025) supported by positive domestic equities.…

Sensex, Nifty surge in early trade powered by rally in IT stocks

From the Sensex pack, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Bharti Airtel, HCL Tech, Zomato, Tech Mahindra, Titan and Mahindra & Mahindra were the biggest gainers. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Stock markets surged in early trade on Thursday (March 20, 2025) powered by a rally in IT stocks and firm trends in the U.S. equities after…

Sensex, Nifty rise for 3rd day on gains in HDFC Bank, Reliance

Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services, ITC, Infosys, Sun Pharma, Maruti, HCL Tech, and Nestle were among the laggards. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Stock markets ended on a positive note on Wednesday (March 19, 2025), taking their winning momentum to the third day running due to heavy buying in market heavyweights L&T, HDFC Bank…

Rupee rises 12 paise to settle at 86.44 against U.S. dollar

FIIs turned net buyers and purchased equities worth ₹694.57 crore on a net basis on Tuesday (March 18, 2025), according to exchange data. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Rising for the fourth straight session, the rupee appreciated 12 paise to close at 86.44 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday (March 19, 2025), supported by a…

Sensex jumps 1,131 points; reclaims 75,000 mark on firm global markets

Representative image | Photo Credit: The Hindu The BSE benchmark index Sensex jumped 1,131 points to revisit the 75,000 level on Tuesday (March 18, 2025) and the NSE Nifty surged 1.45% powered by widespread buying amid a bullish trend in global equities. Extending its previous day’s rally, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,131.31 points or…

Rupee settles 26 paise higher at 86.55 against U.S. dollar

Indian Rupee notes are seen in this picture illustration taken in Mumbai. | Photo Credit: REUTERS The rupee appreciated for the third consecutive session and registered gains of 26 paise to close at 86.55 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday (March, 18, 2025) amid positive domestic equity markets and a weak American currency. Forex…

Sensex snaps 5-day losing run amid sharp gains in global shares

A view of the BSE building. File Photo: Paul Noronha Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty bounced back on Monday (March 17, 2025), closing higher by half a per cent following a sharp rally in global shares and buying in banking stocks. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 341.04 points or 0.46% to settle at 74,169.95,…

Rupee jumps 24 paise to close at 86.81 against U.S. dollar

The rupee appreciated 24 paise to close at 86.81(provisional) against the US dollar on positive domestic equities and weakness of the American currency in the overseas market. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee appreciated 24 paise to close at 86.81(provisional) against the US dollar on Monday (March 17, 2025) on positive domestic equities and weakness…

Rupee trades almost flat with 1 paisa lower at 87.22 against U.S. dollar

Image for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: V.V. Krishnan The rupee turned almost flat and traded with a marginal loss of 1 paisa at 87.22 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Wednesday (March 12, 2025) amid volatile sentiment due to uncertainties over trade tariff. According to forex analysts, a strengthening American currency…

Rupee inches up 2 paise to close at 87.19 against U.S. dollar

The rupee on Wednesday (March 12, 2025) advanced 2 paise to close at 87.19 against the U.S. dollar. | Photo Credit: REUTERS The rupee advanced 2 paise to close at 87.19 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday (March 12, 2025) amid volatile global sentiment on tariff uncertainties and some recovery in the American currency…

Rupee jumps 19 paise to 87.03 against US dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened stronger at 87.13 on March 13, 2025, and touched a high of 87.03 against the greenback in early deals, registering a sharp gain of 19 paise from its previous closing level. | Photo Credit: PTI The rupee appreciated 19 paise to 87.03 against the US dollar in…

Sensex, Nifty climb in early trade on robust domestic macro data, global cues

According to stock market analysts, the domestic macros are highly positive. | Photo Credit: PTI Equity market benchmarks Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade on Thursday (March 13, 2025) driven by buying in index heavyweights ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries amid a robust domestic macroeconomic data and firm trend in the global peers. The…

Rupee surges 22 paise to settle at 87 against U.S. dollar

Photo used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee surged 27 paise to settle at 87 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Thursday (March 13, 2025) following robust macroeconomic data and easing crude oil prices. Besides, recent weakness in the U.S. dollar index also supported the local currency, forex dealers said. However,…

RBI fixes Sovereign Gold Bond redemption rate at ₹8,624 per unit

Representational image only. File | Photo Credit: AP The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said the redemption price for the final redemption of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) due on March 17, 2025 would be ₹8,624 per unit of SGB. “This price has been fixed based on the simple average of closing gold price for the week March 10-13,…

Sensex falls by 200 points on sell-off in realty, auto shares; marks fifth session of losses

A man stands in front of a screen displaying news of markets update inside the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in Mumbai. | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark BSE Sensex reversed its early gains to close lower by 200 points on Thursday (March 13, 2025), marking its fifth straight session of losses due to selling in…

MTNL stock zooms more than 18% on robust earnings from asset monetisation

Representational image only. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Shares of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) surged more than 18% on Thursday (March 13, 2025) after the government said in the Parliament that the State-owned telecom firm has earned ₹2,134.61 crore till January 2025 from monetisation of lands and buildings. The scrip of MTNL rallied…

Sensex, Nifty end moderately lower on selling in IT, telecom stocks

From the Sensex pack, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Nestle India, Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Technologies, Asian Paints, Axis Bank, Zomato, Hindustan Unilever, and Bharti Airtel were among the laggards. | Photo Credit: Reuters Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed moderately lower on Wednesday (March 12, 2025) owing to heavy selling pressure in IT, telecom and…

Markets turn flat after rallying in early trade amid volatile trends

Image used for representational purpose. | Photo Credit: Reuters Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade on Wednesday (March 12, 2025) but soon turned flat due to highly volatile global trends amid uncertainties over trade tariff. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 289.83 points or 0.39% to 74,392.15 in the morning trade. On…

IndusInd Bank stock crashes 27% amid expectation of lower net worth on accounting discrepancy

A view of the IndusInd bank. Photo used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters IndusInd Bank (IIB) stock slipped 27%, at the NSE, to ₹656.80 on March 11, a day after the bank flagged an adverse impact on its net worth due to a discrepancy on accounting for derivatives holdings. IIB estimated the…

Tesla’s stock defied gravity for years, but is Elon Musk’s EV party over?

Tesla’s stock has dropped by nearly half in three months. Even so, investors are still debating whether Elon Musk’s electric-vehicle maker remains overpriced. The company’s market capitalisation has dropped 45% since hitting an all-time high of $1.5 trillion on December 17, erasing most of the gains the stock made after CEO Musk helped finance the…

Stock markets slump on U.S., China economic fears

Stock markets slipped on Monday (March 10, 2025) as investors fretted over the impact of President Donald Trump’s trade policy on the economic growth of the United States and China, the world’s biggest economies. Wall Street’s three main indexes opened in the red, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq falling 2%, after Mr. Trump himself declined to…

Sensex, Nifty rally in early trade on firm Asian markets, buying in power, utility stocks

Traders look at share prices at a firm in Mumbai. File photo | Photo Credit: The Hindu Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied in early trade on Monday (March 10, 2025), tracking firm trends in Asian markets and buying in power and utilities shares. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 324.67 points or 0.44 per…

Sensex, Nifty surrender early gains to trade lower

Brokers trade at their computer terminals at a stock brokerage firm in Mumbai. File photo | Photo Credit: REUTERS Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty began the trade on a positive note on Thursday (March 6, 2025) but soon gave up all gains and were trading lower in a volatile trade amid selling in HDFC Bank…

Tata Capital to file draft IPO papers after NCLT nod on merger with Tata Motors Finance

Image used for representative purpose only | Photo Credit: Reuters Financial services firm Tata Capital is likely to file preliminary papers with markets regulator SEBI to raise $2 billion (over ₹17,000 crore) through an initial public offering (IPO) only after getting final approval from the NCLT for Tata Motors Finance merger with the company, according…

Rupee falls 6 paise to settle at 87.12 against U.S. dollar

Representative image | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee snapped its three-day rally and settled with a loss of 6 paise at 87.12 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Thursday (March 6, 2025) amid uncertainty over trade tariffs and persistent foreign fund outflows. According to forex traders, investors moved cautiously, awaiting the weekly unemployment claims data…

Sensex, Nifty end flat on trade war worries

A view of the Bombay Stock Exchange in Mumbai. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surrendered early gains to close almost flat in a highly volatile trade on Friday (March 7, 2025) as uncertainties over the global trade war sapped investor’s risk appetite. Snapping its two-day winning streak, the 30-share…

SEBI Chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey pitches for optimum over maximum regulation

SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey addresses the Global Wealth Summit 2025 in Mumbai, Friday, March 7, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) new Chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey, expressed the regulators’ interest in doing away with “redundant and outdated” statutes to ensure ”optimum regulation” at an event in Mumbai. “Capital…

Markets decline in early trade amid unabated foreign fund outflows

Image used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty faced volatile trends in early trade on Friday (March 7, 2025) as uninterrupted foreign fund outflows and uncertainties over global trade war dampened investors’ sentiment. After two days of breather, the 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex declined 243.51 points or 0.33%…

Sensex rallies 610 points to reclaim 74,000 on buying in RIL, global equity gains

Tech Mahindra, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Zomato, Tata Motors, and IndusInd Bank were the laggards on March 6, 2025. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark stock index Sensex rallied nearly 610 points to reclaim the 74,000 mark while Nifty closed above 22,500 in their second day of gains on Thursday (March 6, 2025) following heavy buying…

Crude prices at six-month low levels fuel stocks of oil marketing companies

Shares of Oil marketing companies (OMCs) extended their gains for the fourth consecutive session on Thursday (March 6, 2025) after crude oil prices plunged to six-month lows in the international markets, which boosted investor sentiments. Traders said the OMC stocks gained with crude oil prices hovering below $70 per barrel after OPEC-plus decision to increase…

Nifty breaks 10-session losing streak; sensex surges

A man walks near the bronze statue of a bull outside the BSE in Mumbai. File | Photo Credit: AP Frontline stock indices on Wednesday (March 5, 2025) made a strong rebound with the Nifty breaking its 10-session losing streak and ending up by 1.15% at 22,337.30 rekindling hope in a depressing environment. After three-session…

Markets bounce back in tandem with rally in Asian peers

A man walks past the new logo of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in Mumbai. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty bounced back sharply in early trade on Wednesday (March 5, 2025) amid value buying at lower levels as well as tracking the strong rally in Asian peers. Market…

Wall Street’s losing streak deepens as Trump’s tariffs kick in

Financial news is displayed as people work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) | Photo Credit: Seth Wenig Stocks tumbled on Wall Street Tuesday (March 4, 2025) as a trade war between the U.S. and its key trading partners escalated, wiping out…

Rupee falls 8 paise to 87.40 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Image used for representation only. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee declined 8 paise to 87.40 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Tuesday (March 4, 2025), weighed down by persistent foreign fund outflows and a prevailing liquidity deficit. Forex traders said the ongoing uncertainty surrounding tariff imposition by the U.S. has left…

Rupee settles 3 paise higher at 87.34 against U.S. dollar

The rupee settled with a gain of 3 paise at 87.34 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Monday (March 3, 2025) amid weakness of the American currency in the overseas market and lower crude oil prices. According to forex traders, investors’ upbeat sentiment was restricted due to volatile domestic equity markets and unabated withdrawal of…

Relevance of gold as asset class to rise in coming years: Chief Economic Advisor Nageswaran

Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu “Gold will remain relevant for investors as a portfolio diversification mechanism with a “likely ascending importance” as an asset class in the coming years,” Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran said on Monday (March 3, 2025.) Speaking at the IGPC-IIMA annual gold and…

Rupee falls 28 paise to close at 87.46 against U.S. dollar

FIIs offloaded equities worth ₹556.56 crore in the capital markets on net basis on Thursday (February 27, 2025), according to exchange data. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The depreciated 28 paise to close at 87.46 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Friday (February 28, 2025), as the strength of the American currency and a negative…

Tuhin Kanta Pandey assumes charge as SEBI Chairman

SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey arrives to take charge at the SEBI Headquarters in Mumbai on Saturday. | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini Tuhin Kanta Pandey took over as Chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Saturday (March 1, 2025) afternoon at the market regulators’ headquarters in Mumbai. Mr. Pandey will lead…

Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth gets additional charge of Revenue Department

Ajay Seth, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs. File | Photo Credit: ANI Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth was on Saturday (March 1, 2025) given additional charge of the post of Secretary, Department of Revenue, according to a Personnel Ministry order. The vacancy was necessitated following the appointment of Revenue Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey as the…

Stock market updates: Sensex, Nifty tank nearly 2% on global rout after Trump’s tariff threats

File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled nearly 2% on Friday (February 28, 2025), mirroring deep losses in global markets after the latest announcement of additional 10 per cent tariff on Chinese products rattled investors. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex tanked 1,414.33 points or 1.90% to settle at 73,198.10. During the…

Tuhin Kanta Pandey | The calm bureaucrat

Tuhin Kanta Pandey. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Anyone who knows the incoming Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairman, either as a reporter or as a former colleague, inevitably recall his calm demeanour and commitment to work. For Saroj Sarangi, now retired as the medical officer of the Jagatsinghpur district of Odisha, the…

Investors become poorer by ₹7.46 lakh crore in morning trade as markets crash

Investors’ wealth tumbled by ₹7.46 lakh crore in morning trade on Friday (February 28, 2025), in-tandem with a sharp decline in the domestic equity market, with the benchmark Sensex plunging more than 1,000 points following a bearish trend in global equities. Fresh tariff threats that ignited global trade war fears and relentless foreign fund outflows…

Revenue Secretary Tuhin Pandey appointed SEBI chief

Tuhin Kanta Pandey. File | Photo Credit: ANI The government on Thursday (February 27, 2025) appointed Finance and Revenue Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey as the new chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Mr. Pandey replaces Madhabi Puri Buch, who completes her three-year tenure on Friday (February 28, 2025). The Appointments Committee…

Markets open higher; turn volatile later on foreign fund outflows, weak global cues

FIIs offloaded equities worth ₹3,529.10 crore on Tuesday (February 25, 2025), according to exchange data. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty began the trade on a positive note on Thursday (February 27, 2025) but later faced volatile trends amid unabated foreign fund outflows, monthly derivatives expiry and weak global market…

India’s gold imports in February to hit 20-year low on record high prices: sources

In India, domestic gold prices rose to a record 86,592 rupees per 10 grams last week. File photo | Photo Credit: REUTERS India’s gold imports are set to tumble 85% in February from year ago levels to their lowest in 20 years, with demand sapped by record prices for the precious metal, a government official…

Sensex bounces back after 5-day slump; Nifty ends marginally lower

National Stock Exchange (NSE) building. File. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Benchmark BSE Sensex recovered 147 points in a range-bound trade on Tuesday (February 25, 2025), ending its five-day slide on the back of buying in financial and FMCG shares. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 147.71 points or 0.20% to settle at 74,602.12 with…

Rupee plummets 51 paise to end at 87.23 against U.S. dollar

Image used for representative purpose only | Photo Credit: V. Sudershan The rupee fell sharply by 51 paise to settle at 87.23 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday (February 25, 2025) due to month-end dollar demand by importers amid uncertainty over U.S. trade tariffs. Elevated greenback against major crosses and sustained FII outflows also…

Tata Capital IPO plans approved; mandated to list by Sep 2025

Tata Capital Ltd. on February 25, 2025, approved an initial public offering, including a fresh issue of up to 23 crore equity shares. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement India’s Tata Capital said on Tuesday (February 25, 2025) it has approved plans for an initial public offering that would see the non-bank lender issue 230 million…

Gold rises ₹350 to reclaim ₹89,000-mark, nears record high

Representational file image. | Photo Credit: AP Gold prices rose ₹350 to trade near a record high at ₹89,100 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday amid firm global trends, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9% purity had closed at ₹88,750 per 10 grams on Friday. Gold…

‘Forest’ friends in Dalal Street

Indian stock exchange – Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) located at Dalal Street, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images With its tricky jargons and complexities, the stock market is a maze-like labyrinth that often perplexes new investors. In the previous episode, we unravelled the jungle and highlighted a few animals and their behaviour.…

Managing rebalancing costs – The Hindu

Systematic investment plans (SIPs) make the process of investing in equity funds easy. You must, however, rebalance investments through time horizon for a life goal. Rebalancing involves costs. In this article, we discuss a process to reduce such costs. Diverting SIP Rebalancing goal-based portfolios typically involves selling some units in equity funds and investing proceeds…

Markets end marginally lower after a day’s breather amid foreign fund outflows

The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex ended 29.47 points or 0.04% lower at 75,967.39. Intra-day, it dropped 465.85 points or 0.61% to 75,531.01 | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally lower on Tuesday (February 18, 2025) as uninterrupted foreign fund outflows and slowdown in corporate earnings continued to hit investors’ sentiment. After…

Rupee rises 19 paise to 86.79 in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 86.88 and gained further ground to trade at 86.79 against the greenback during early deals on February 20, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI The rupee appreciated 19 paise to 86.79 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday (February 20, 2025), as the American currency…

Rupee rises 14 paise to 86.50 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee appreciated 14 paise to 86.50 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Friday (February 21, 2025), fuelled by the broad weakening of the US dollar, which faced downward pressure from lackluster economic data. Forex traders said rupee is expected to trade with…

Markets continue to fall for fourth day dragged by auto stocks, foreign fund outflows

Weak U.S. markets and tariff threats also dented investor sentiment. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Friday (February 21, 2025), dragged by auto stocks and relentless foreign fund outflows. Weak U.S. markets and tariff threats also dented investor sentiment. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex dropped 424.90 points…

Sensex, Nifty decline in early trade on foreign fund outflows, weak U.S. peers

From the Sensex pack, Mahindra & Mahindra, Kotak Mahindra Bank, UltraTech Cement, Tata Motors, ICICI Bank, Infosys, Maruti and Sun Pharma were among the biggest laggards. File | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Friday (February 21, 2025) amid foreign fund outflows, weak U.S. markets and tariff…