A close up picture of letters FDI . Foreign direct investment will boost up the economy. | Photo Credit: Chinmayi Shroff Net foreign direct investment remained negative for the fourth consecutive month in December 2025, coming in at -$1.6 billion, due to repatriation by foreign companies in India and outward investments by Indian companies exceeding…
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down on Friday (February 20, 2026) President Donald Trump‘s sweeping tariffs that he pursued under a law meant for use in national emergencies, rejecting one of his most contentious assertions of his authority in a ruling with major implications for the global economy. The justices, in a 6-3 ruling, upheld…
Some of the top Democratic lawmakers in the House are celebrating the Supreme Court’s decision striking down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs. Rep. Richard Neal, the ranking Democratic lawmaker on the House Ways and Means Committee, calls the decision “a victory for the American people, the rule of law, and our standing in the global…
Gold and silver bullion. Finance 3d illustrtration | Photo Credit: Inok The precious metal complex gained on Friday with gold topping the key $5,000 an ounce market and silver crossing $80 an ounce. In India, gold prices jumped by Rs 496 to Rs 155,066 per 10 grams against Rs 154,570 on Thursday on the back…
Exchange traded fund concept. A bull and bear besides the golden text ETF. istock photo for BL | Photo Credit: aprott Inflows into physically-backed gold exchange-traded funds retumed in the second week of February, after investors booked profits in the first week. However, inflows were lower than outflows. According to data from the World Gold…
Stock markets rebounded on Friday (February 20, 2026) with the benchmark Sensex closing higher by 316 points after heavy buying in banking and metal shares amid optimism over trade deal progresses and India’s participation in Pax Silica. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 316.57 points, or 0.38%, to settle at 82,814.71. During the day, the benchmark…
In the overseas market, Comex silver futures extended its rally for the third straight day, rising by $1.23, or 1.6% to $78.87 per ounce. Silver prices rallied ₹4,357 to ₹2.45 lakh per kg in the futures trade on Friday, driven by firm global trends amid rising tensions between the US and Iran. On the Multi…
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee plunged 31 paise to settle at 90.99 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Friday (February 20, 2026), tracking a strong American currency against major currencies and higher crude oil prices amid intensifying US-Iran tensions. Positive momentum in domestic equity markets failed to…
FILE PHOTO: Gold bangles are displayed at a jewellery store in Mumbai. | Photo Credit: FRANCIS MASCARENHAS Gold prices in India saw a decrease in all key cities today on February 20. The price for 8 grams of 24-carat gold also dropped in all cities compared with the previous session. Below is a detailed breakdown…
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty recovered their early losses and were trading higher on Friday (February 20, 2026), lifted by buying in banking and capital goods shares. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 291.93 points, or 0.35%, to 82,206.21 in early trade. The 50-share NSE…
