Foreign institutional investors offloaded equities worth ₹760.11 crore on a net basis on (July 4, 2025, according to exchange data. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee fell sharply by 47 paise to close at 85.87 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Monday (July 7, 2025) amid rising global crude oil prices and a strong American…
For centuries, gold jewellery has been a symbol of prosperity, tradition, and familial legacy across Indian households. India’s deep-rooted cultural affinity for gold is globally recognised. For centuries, gold jewellery has been a symbol of prosperity, tradition, and familial legacy across Indian households. However, in recent years, we are witnessing a discernible shift: the conventional…
The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped by 247.01 points or 0.30%, to settle at 82,253.46 and the 50-share NSE Nifty settled lower by 67.55 points or 0.27%, at 25,082.30. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty declined on Monday (July 14, 2025), extending the losing run to the fourth day amid selling…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday (July 7, 2025) set a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, as well as new tariff rates on Malaysia, Kazakhstan, South Africa, Laos and Myanmar, all of which would go into effect on August 1. Mr. Trump provided notice by posting letters on Truth Social that were…
As geopolitical tensions continue to reshape the global economic order, India finds itself at a crucial juncture in re-evaluating its strategic resources, particularly its bullion policies. With its historical dependence on gold imports and a deeply entrenched cultural affinity for the yellow metal, India must consider the lessons emerging from its long-standing tensions with Pakistan…
Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Silver prices skyrocketed ₹5,000 to hit a fresh peak of ₹1,15,000 per kg in the national capital on Monday (July 15, 2025) as investors rushed to safe-haven assets following weakness in the U.S. Dollar amid uncertainties over U.S. tariff threats. According to the All…
Benchmark BSE Sensex closed higher by 270 points on Tuesday (July 8, 2025), helped by late-day buying in banking and select IT shares as well as positive trends in the Asian markets. After moving in a narrow range for most of the session, the 30-share barometer rose by 270.01 points or 0.32% to close…
FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: Gold bangles are displayed at a jewellery store in Mumbai, India, March 20, 2025. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo/File Photo | Photo Credit: FRANCIS MASCARENHAS Gold prices in India saw a decrease today across all cities. The price for 8 grams of 24-carat gold also dropped in all cities compared to yesterday. Below…
Infosys CEO Salil Parekh announces the company’s Q1 profit, in Bengaluru on July 23, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI Infosys on Wednesday (July 23, 2025) reported an 8.7% increase in consolidated net profit in the June quarter to ₹6,921 crore, as India’s second-largest IT services firm forecast a 1-3% revenue growth for the full FY26….
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have become instrumental in shaping India’s generating employment, creating revenue, and in global outreach. In 2024, MSMEs contributed nearly 30% to the GDP. The aim is to raise this to 35% in the current year. This vast sector also provides opportunities for many women-led enterprises. The government has implemented…
