West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday took stock of the preparations for the annual Gangasagar Mela and assured that the state administration has put in place extensive arrangements to ensure the safety, comfort and smooth movement of pilgrims attending the religious fair.
India's household gold stockpile, which is estimated at around 25,000 tonnes, has quietly emerged as one of the country's most important macroeconomic shock absorbers, offering support to currency stability, financial resilience, and consumption at a time of global uncertainty.
The selling spree in India's stock markets continued on Tuesday, with both benchmark indices staying in the red through the session, largely due to profit booking amid relatively subdued sentiment and caution among investors.
The selling spree in the domestic stock markets continued on Tuesday, with both benchmark indices opening in the red amid weak sentiment and caution among investors
Among sectors, IT, oil & gas, telecom down 0.5-1%, and realty index spiked 2%. Further, the consumer durables index rose 1% and on the other hand, metal and FMCG indices added 0.5% each.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) shares soared to a record high of NT$1,650 (USD 52.45), up by NT$65 (USD 2.07) from its previous close during early trading hours on Monday. This surge pushed the company's total market capitalization past the NT$42.78 trillion (USD 1.36 trill
Brazil is expected to see another record soybean harvest in the 2025-26 season, with production forecast to reach at least 175 million tonnes, up 2% year-over-year. This will reinforce Brazil's dominant position as the key supplier in the global soybean market.
The domestic stock markets opened on Monday on a mixed note, with the Nifty 50 index starting the session marginally higher, while the BSE Sensex opened in the red amid cautious early trade.
Indian equity markets are set for a stronger performance in 2026, backed by a possible recovery in corporate earnings, improving macroeconomic conditions and a potential revival in foreign investor flows, according to India Equity Strategy 2026: Earnings redux report by Antique Stock Brok
FPIs pulled out about USD 17.5 billion from Indian equities in 2025, the highest annual outflow on record in absolute terms. The selling reflected weak earnings momentum, global risk aversion, and better relative opportunities in AI-heavy markets, the report highlighted.
Mumbai's real estate market achieved a significant milestone in 2025 as housing registrations reached an all-time high, despite growing concerns regarding affordability and a transition into a mid-cycle stage for the sector.
The benchmark indices opened with marginal gains, reflecting a cautious stance among investors amid limited global cues as several Western markets remained closed for the New Year holiday.