Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally higher on Wednesday (February 4, 2026) as a sharp decline in IT blue-chip stocks restricted the rally in the markets. After a remarkable rally in the previous trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex ended 78.56 points or 0.09% higher at 83,817.69. During the day, it hit a high of…
As an individual taxpayer, if you were looking forward to Budget 2026 with the expectation of changes in income tax slabs, rates, exemptions, deductions, etc., you will be disappointed. There were hardly any noteworthy changes announced in these. However, the Budget has proposed a slew of changes, including immunity from penalty or prosecution for under-reporting…
This image is used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee depreciated 11 paise to 90.43 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday (February 4, 2026), after a sharp rally in the previous trading session following India-U.S. trade deal announcement, on suspected dollar buying by corporates and importers. Forex traders said…
Gold rings are displayed at a gold shop, February 3, 2026. | Photo Credit: CHALINEE THIRASUPA Gold prices in India have seen an upward trend today, February 4, with an increase seen across all major cities. The price of both 22-carat and 24-carat gold has risen compared to yesterday’s rates. This report provides a detailed,…
Silver prices in India dipped sharply as reported on February 4 across all major cities. The price of one gram silver and one kg silver dipped ₹30 and ₹30,000, respectively compared with the previous session’s closing price. This report provides a detailed, city-by-city breakdown of the latest silver prices. Market experts remain constructive on silver…
Cost pressures were by far most intense in the Consumer Services category, while the strongest increase in output charges was noted in the Finance & Insurance sector. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/istockphoto India’s services sector growth rose to a two-month high of 58.5 in January, on faster expansion in new business intake and output, prompting…
Image for representational purposes only. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee depreciated 22 paise to 90.54 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Wednesday (February 4, 2026), following a sharp rally after India and the U.S. agreed to a trade deal on suspected dollar buying by corporates and importers. Forex traders said despite…
Traders react after fluctuations in stock market, in Kolkata. Image for representational purposes only. File | Photo Credit: PTI Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty were trading higher in early trade on Wednesday (February 4, 2026), building on previous day’s sharp rally, amid fresh foreign fund inflows and positive sentiment following the India-U.S. trade deal. A…
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Clarity has emerged in India’s equity, currency and precious metal indices after U.S. President Donald Trump announced in a social media post late on Monday (February 2, 2026) that the reciprocal tariff on Indian imports would be reduced to 18%. The Indian rupee emerged as the best-performing Asian currency on Tuesday (February 3. 2026), registering…
