Benchmark BSE Sensex fell 558 points on Thursday (February 12, 2026) amid heavy selling in IT shares, as concerns over AI-led disruptions and waning hopes of a Fed rate cut after firm U.S. economic data weighed on investor sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 558.72 points, or 0.66%, to settle at 83,674.92. During the day,…
US gold futures for April delivery lost 0.3% to $5,083.90 per ounce. Gold prices dipped on Thursday as the US dollar firmed after stronger-than-expected January jobs data dented expectation for near-term interest rate cuts, while investors awaited inflation data due on Friday for more monetary policy cues. Spot gold edged 0.3 per cent lower to…
A view of the Bombay Stock Exchange in Mumbai. | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Thursday (February 12, 2026) dragged down by heavy losses in IT stocks such as Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services amid weak cues from U.S. markets. Extending the previous day’s decline, the…
The agreement is expected to provide a direct boost to various segments of the industry by slashing customs duties that had made Indian products unviable for American buyers over the past few months. | Photo Credit: ARKO DATTA India’s gems and jewellery industry is celebrating a significant breakthrough following the announcement of the India-US Interim…
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee appreciated 38 paise to 90.40 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Thursday (February 12, 2026), supported by foreign fund inflows and suspected RBI intervention. Forex traders said foreign fund inflows, while not massive, provided a psychological anchor. Moreover, the RBI…
Inflation, one of the most closely watched macroeconomic indicators, is something that most people feel in daily life in their routine household expenses. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) captures this reality by tracking the prices of goods and services that households regularly consume, turning everyday experiences into an official measure of inflation. For the common…
Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed on a flat note in a choppy session on Wednesday (February 11, 2026) as gains in PSU banks and auto shares were offset by losses in IT stocks. In a range-bound trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex slipped 40.28 points, or 0.05%, to close at 84,233.64. During the day,…
Image for representational purposes only. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee depreciated 14 paise to close at 90.70 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday (February 11, 2026), on dollar demand from importers and geopolitical tensions. Forex traders said the rupee is trading with a slight negative bias amid geopolitical tensions and elevated crude…
Titan Co., India’s top jewelry maker, sees shoppers turning cautious as record-high gold prices weighed on demand in the world’s second-largest bullion market. Sales growth is being driven more by price increases than by volume, with customer growth remaining “muted,” Chief Financial Officer Ashok Kumar Sonthalia told Bloomberg TV on Wednesday. “We would like for…
Gold exchange-traded funds in India recorded unprecedented net inflows of ₹24,040 crore in January 2026, continuing their eighth consecutive month of positive flows, as investors sought safe-haven assets amid equity market turbulence and attractive returns from precious metals. The inflows into gold ETFs exceeded those into the entire equity segment during the month, according to…
