LIC Q3 profit rises 17% to ₹12,958 crore
This image is used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters State-owned life insurer…
Rupee rises 6 paise to 90.85 against U.S. dollar in early trade
Image for representative purposes only. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee rose 6 paise to 90.85 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Thursday (February 26, 2026) on the back of a weaker greenback and FII inflows. A positive start to the session at the domestic equity markets lent further support to the…
Demagogue salesman: On Donald Trump and 2026 State of the Union address
In his 2026 State of the Union address, U.S. President Donald Trumpchose to double down on the politics of his conservative support base by touting his second administration’s achievements with regard to divisive, if not polarising issues relating to immigration, the cost of living, and foreign policy concerns including tariffs and the prospect of war…
Private sector Net Profit up 5.2% in Q3FY26: RBI Data
The net profit of private non-financial companies increased 5.2% to ₹1.8 lakh crore in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, as against ₹1.65 lakh crore in the year ago period, according to data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released on February 25, 2026. The improvement in profit after tax (PAT) came on top…
Silver tops $90/oz, gold futures above $5,200 as haven demand renews over US-Iran standoff
Silver topped $90 an ounce and gold futures ruled above $5,200 an ounce on Wednesday on renewed haven demand as tensions over the US-Iran standoff rose. A softening of the dollar and uncertainty over US trade tariffs also aided the uptrend in the precious metals complex. “Ongoing tariff uncertainties and persistent US–Iran tensions continue to…
INR to USD: Rupee dips 1 paisa to settle at 90.96 against U.S. dollar
Image used for representation purposes only. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee stayed range-bound for the second consecutive day on Wednesday (February 25, 2026) and settled 1 paisa lower at 90.96 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar amid higher global crude oil prices and foreign fund outflows. Also Read | The solution to the…
Stock markets end marginally higher after volatile day of trading
Representative image | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally higher on Wednesday (February 25, 2026), trimming most of their sharp intra-day gains, amid profit-taking. After a volatile day of trading, the 30-share BSE Sensex ended 50.15 points or 0.06% higher at 82,276.07. During the day, it jumped 731.99 points…
INR to USD: Rupee rises 6 paise to 90.89 against U.S. dollar in early trade
The rupee traded in a narrow range on February 24 and settled 6 paise lower at 90.95 against the U.S. dollar. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee gained 6 paise to 90.89 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Wednesday (February 25, 2026) aided by a weaker greenback and a strong opening in the…
Stock markets rebound in early trade, Nifty climbs
Image used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rallied in early trade on Wednesday (February 25, 2026), bouncing back from previous session’s sharp fall, driven by buying in IT stocks and a positive trend in global markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 558.79 points to 82,784.71…
The evolving nature of trade agreements
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with U.S. President Trump, at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi, in 2020. | Photo Credit: PTI U.S. President Donald Trump has signed several trade agreements with countries such as Malaysia, Cambodia, Argentina, and Bangladesh. These agreements have been signed under the shadow of intimidating and illegal tariffs. The U.S. has also announced a trade…
Sell-off in IT stocks drag down indices by over 1%
Benchmark stock indices were on Tuesday fell over 1% amidst sell-off in technology stocks owing to trade related uncertainties and concerns over artificial intelligence (AI)-led disruptions, analysts said. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 1.28% or 1,069 points to 82,226 led by fall in technology stocks. The top Sensex losers included Tech Mahindra down 6.60%, HCL…
