The Sensex was down 604.72 points or 0.72% at 83,576.24, while the Nifty was down 193.55 points or 0.75% at 25,683.30. Among the sector, PSU Banks, Oil & Gas, IT, PSE, and Metals remained strong footed, while weakness was seen in Realty, Private Banks, Financial Services, FMCG, and Consumer
Amid the uncertainty of Bangladesh visiting India for the upcoming T20 World Cup, former men's team captain Tamim Iqbal said that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) should look to resolve the issue at hand via dialogue, keeping the country's cricketing interests and future at the forefront.
In India, growth is projected to moderate from an estimated 7.4 per cent in 2025 to 6.6 per cent in 2026. Resilient household spending, strong public investment, and lower interest rates are expected to underpin economic activity.
Silver entered 2026 following an unprecedented rally in 2025, during which prices surged to record highs above USD 80/oz before retracing amid extreme volatility.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his French counterpart, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Wednesday (local time). The two leaders discussed advancing bilateral cooperation and elevating India-EU engagement. They also shared perspectives on contemporary global developmen
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.
Speaking with ANI, Pant said India's GDP growth is currently estimated at 7.4% for the ongoing fiscal year and is likely to moderate to around 6.9% in the next fiscal year. He cautioned, however, that these numbers are subject to revision as the base year for national income accounting will
Speaking to ANI on global supply chains, Julian Popov, Former Minister of Bulgaria and Senior Fellow at Strategic Perspectives, said, "Oil markets are adapting to uncertainty, and conflicts aren't significantly impacting prices."
Analysts at ICICI Direct expect further US Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026, and persistent concerns over rising global debt, and questions around long-term Fed independence are likely to keep gold attractive as a hedge against macroeconomic uncertainty. "Concerns over Fed independence will
Sachdev, in conversation with ANI, noted that while US President Donald Trump has stated that the Washington would "run" Venezuela, the practicalities of such a move remain unclear.
South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung arrived in Beijing for a four-day state visit, reaffirming Seoul's respect for the One-China principle and seeking closer economic and diplomatic ties with China. The visit aims to deepen cooperation amid regional uncertainty and follows efforts by both s
Capital flows could also turn more favourable. Potential inclusion of Indian government bonds in global bond indices, stabilisation in corporate earnings, and the likelihood of renewed FPI equity inflows may ease pressure on the rupee.