Rupee rises 23 paise to 85.49 against U.S. dollar in early trade
Image for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The rupee rose 23 paise…
Why Gen Z, Millennials are choosing lab-grown diamonds
Jewellery has always held a special place in India’s cultural and emotional fabric. Traditionally, it symbolised legacy, wealth, and security, often handed down from one generation to the next. However, over the last decade, a silent revolution has reshaped the way younger consumers perceive and purchase jewellery. The rise of Gen Z and millennial buyers…
Why tech-led jewellery marketplaces are reshaping how Indians discover, buy jewels
India’s connection with jewellery has always been profound—an interplay of heritage, emotion, artistry and savings. Yet in recent years, this age-old industry has quietly entered a transformative phase. What was once confined to family jewellers and traditional showrooms is now being reshaped by technology, redefining how Indians discover, evaluate, and buy jewellery. This evolution is…
Flexible inflation targeting, a good balance
The present Flexible Inflation Targeting (FIT) framework in India as a mandate for monetary policy to manage inflation at 4% (+/-) 2% is ending in March 2026 and is under review. In this regard the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has brought out a well-researched discussion paper, and has several questions for which views have…
RBI announces trade relief measures to support exporters deal with tariff headwind
Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters To provide relief to exporters on account of trade disruptions arising due to global headwinds, more specifically tariffs, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday (November 14, 2025) announced a host of trade relief measures that could mitigate a part of the impact. It…
Rupee falls 3 paise to close at 88.73 against U.S. dollar
Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee fell three paise to close at 88.73 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Friday (November 14, 2025), weighed down by the strength of the American currency and rising crude oil prices. Forex traders said a rebound in domestic equities following a sweeping mandate…
Sensex, Nifty settle with modest gains amid see-saw trade
Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty reversed early losses to end modestly higher on Friday (November 14, 2025) as investors turned to buying blue-chip stocks at beaten down prices. The 30-share BSE Sensex benchmark began the trade on a negative note by declining 449.35 points,…
India, Nepal ink pact to step up trade ties
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Nepal’s Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Anil Kumar Sinha met in New Delhi on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Photo credit: X/PiyushGoyal India and Nepal have amended the Treaty of Transit between the two countries to facilitate the movement of rail-based freight between Jogbani in India and Biratnagar…
WPI inflation falls to (-)1.21% in October on GST cut, favourable base
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma Wholesale price inflation (WPI) fell to (-) 1 .21% in October, driven by a decline in prices of food articles like pulses and vegetables, as well as lower fuel and manufactured items’ prices, government data showed on Friday (November 14, 2025). WPI-based inflation…
Rupee falls 5 paise to 88.75 against U.S. dollar in early trade
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 88.70 against the U.S. dollar. Representational image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee depreciated by 5 paise to 88.75 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Friday (November 14, 2025), tracking a negative trend in domestic equities and foreign fund outflows. Forex traders…
Markets open lower on global selloff; Bihar election results in focus
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened on a weaker note on Friday (November 24, 2025) as weak global market trends and jitters ahead of the Bihar election results weighed on the investor sentiment. Traders said continuous foreign fund outflows also dampened the sentiment for investors. The 30-share BSE Sensex benchmark declined 303.63 points, or…
