Markets extend winning run to 4th day on fresh foreign fund inflows; Sensex gains 300 points
Foreign Institutional Investors bought equities worth ₹12,594.38 crore on June 26, 2025, according to exchange…
Price of premium petrol up ₹2 per litre, government says no impact on common man
The government, however, assured that this is limited only to the premium variants and that the prices of the normal grades of petrol and diesel remain unchanged. | Photo Credit: Muthuganesapandy. M In what could be the first sign of cracks due to the fiscal stress brought on by skyrocketing global oil prices, Indian oil-marketing…
As gold prices fall, Gudi Padwa and Ugadi boost jewellery sales in India
The over 10 per cent fall in gold prices over the past month has boosted gold jewellery sales on the occasions of Gudi Padwa and Ugadi on Thursday. The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council estimated that sales were 10 per cent higher compared to last year in terms of value. On Friday, gold…
Rupee crashes 82 paise to settle at 93.71 against U.S. dollar
Image for representational purposes only. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee crashed 82 paise, or nearly 1%, to settle at an all-time low of 93.71 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Friday (March 20, 2026), weighed down by persistent foreign fund outflows and a steep rise in crude oil prices amid mounting geopolitical tensions….
Stock markets recover on buying in IT, PSU bank stocks; Sensex climbs 325 points
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty gave up most of their intra-day gains to end nearly 0.5% higher on Friday (March 20, 2026), following intense buying in PSU bank, IT and metal stocks amid concerns over a further spike in fuel-driven inflation. In another volatile session, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 325.72 points or 0.44%…
Gold rises ₹1,914 to ₹1.46 lakh/10g as easing geopolitical tensions boost sentiment
Gold prices jumped by ₹1,914 to ₹1.46 lakh per 10 gm in futures trade on Friday, tracking firm global trends amid easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal for April delivery increased by ₹1,914, or 1.32 per cent, to ₹1,46,868 per 10 grams. Analysts said the recovery in…
Rupee breaches 93/dollar for the first time, down 19 paise to 93.08 against U.S. dollar
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee fell 19 paise to its record intra-day low of 93.08 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Friday (March 20, 2026) as the greenback strengthened further and FII outflows continued unabated amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. Elevated global crude oil…
Stock markets rebound in early trade after sharp fall in previous session
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Friday (March 20, 2026) after facing massive drubbing in the previous session, driven by mild cooling in crude oil prices. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 976.77 points to 75,184.01 in early trade. The 50-share…
Crude sinks after Benjamin Netanyahu tries to reassure on Iran war
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Crude prices fell more than 2% on Friday (March 20, 2026) after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran was being “decimated” and that the war would end earlier than many feared. Traders also welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks that Israeli forces would…
Rice exporter Amir Chand Jagdish Kumar (Exports) unveils ₹440 crore IPO
Rice exporter and FMCG firm Amir Chand Jagdish Kumar (Exports) Ltd, has announced to open its Initial Public Issue (IPO) on March 24, 2026 to raise about Rs 440 crore through fresh issue of shares. Price band has been fixed at ₹201 to ₹212 per equity share of face value of ₹10 each. The company…
Iran may let more Indian vessels pass Hormuz Strait: Lloyds List
Cargo ships sail in the Arabian Gulf towards Strait of Hormuz in United Arab Emirates on March 19, 2026 | Photo Credit: AP Iran is putting together an approval process for allowing safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Lloyds List Intelligence (LLI), a maritime data and intelligence company. India, which…
