India's forex rises by $392 million to $687 billion: RBI

India's forex rises by $392 million to $687 billion: RBI

Foreign currency assets declined by $1.12 billion to $550.86 billion, while Special Drawing Rights and the IMF reserve position also saw marginal decreases. Strong forex reserves reflect economic stability, help manage exchange rate volatility, support international trade, and enable the RBI to stabilise the rupee during periods of pressure. 18 days ago
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty close week with gains over positive cues

At the closing bell, the Sensex added 187 points, or 0.23 per cent to settle at 83,570. The Nifty advanced 28 points, or 0.11 per cent, to close at 25,694. The broader markets performed in line with the benchmark indices, as Nifty Midcap 100 index lost 0.07 per cent, while the NSE Smallcap 100 declined 0.34 per cent. 18 days ago
Air India, Indigo reroute flights due to Iran airspace closure amid US tensions

Air India, Indigo reroute flights due to Iran airspace closure amid US tensions

The airlines cited passenger safety as the top priority and are offering alternatives where possible. International carriers like Lufthansa have also adjusted routes to avoid Iranian and Iraqi airspace. Meanwhile, India has advised its nationals in Iran to leave immediately and warned against traveling to the country due to the deteriorating security situation. 19 days ago
Sensex down more than 500 points

Sensex, Nifty end lower after volatile session

The Sensex slipped 0.29 per cent, or 244.98 points, to close at 83,382.71, while the Nifty ended 0.26 per cent, or 66.70 points, lower at 25,665.60. "From a derivatives perspective, Nifty options data showed maximum call open interest at the 26,000 and 25,800 strikes, highlighting strong resistance levels," an analyst said. 20 days ago
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty open lower over FII outflows, crude prices rise

As of 9.25 am, Sensex slipped 74 points, or 0.09 per cent to 83,552 and Nifty eased 12 points, or 0.05 per cent to 25,719. Main broad-cap indices showed slight divergence with benchmark indices, with the Nifty Midcap 100 unchanged, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 added 0.48 per cent. 20 days ago
'I'd do it in a heartbeat': Trump on revoking citizenship from naturalized citizens

Trump calls Fed chief Jerome Powell 'lousy', defends ICE agent

Trump also defended an ICE agent involved in a fatal Minnesota incident, blaming illegal immigration and backing enforcement actions. He acknowledged ongoing cost-of-living pressures but said inflation had eased and manufacturing and jobs were growing. 20 days ago
India launches website, theme and logo for BRICS Presidency 2026

India launches website, theme and logo with lotus for BRICS Presidency 2026

The theme of India's chairship is "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability," reflecting a people-centric, humanity-first approach. The four priorities—Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability—will guide actions across BRICS' three pillars: political & security cooperation, economic & financial partnership, and people-to-people exchanges. 21 days ago