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India Faces Double Challenge! War Risks and Climate Threats Test Economic Growth
India is currently facing two major challenges that could impact its economic growth.
ONGC Shares Under Pressure for Second Day; CLSA Links Q4 Miss to One-Off Charges
ONGC shares remained under pressure for the second consecutive session after the company reported weaker-than-expected Q4 FY26 earnings.
Coal India’s ₹5,000 Crore OFS Opens for Retail Investors Amid Strong Institutional Response
Coal India’s ₹5,000 crore Offer for Sale opened for retail investors after receiving strong demand from institutional investors.
Sensex Falls 300 Points From Day’s High! US-Iran Uncertainty and FII Selling Weigh on Markets
Indian stock markets turned volatile as the Sensex slipped nearly 300 points from its day’s high, while the Nifty fell below the 23,900 mark. Investors remained cautious amid uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran situation and continued foreign investor selling.
TCS Loses Part of RBC Canada Tech Contract! 150 Employees to Move to New Vendor
India’s IT giant TCS has reportedly lost a portion of its technology services mandate with Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), one of Canada’s largest banks. As part of the transition, around 150 TCS employees working on the account are expected to be rebadged and moved to the new service provider.
Is a Weak Rupee Really Bad? Former Planning Commission Vice Chairman Defends RBI’s Strategy
As the US Dollar continues to strengthen, the Indian Rupee remains under pressure. Former Planning Commission Vice Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia believes RBI allowing the Rupee to weaken naturally during global uncertainty is the right approach.
Government May Sell 2% Stake in LIC! Big Opportunity or Pressure on LIC Shares?
The Government of India is reportedly preparing to sell around a 2% stake in Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), India’s largest insurance company. According to reports, the government could raise nearly ₹10,000 crore (around $1 billion) through this stake sale, which may happen by the end of...
Sensex Falls Nearly 300 Points From Day’s High Amid US-Iran Tensions, Nifty Slips Near 23,
Indian stock markets turned volatile on Wednesday as rising tensions between the US and Iran hurt investor sentiment. The Sensex erased early gains and fell nearly 300 points from the day’s high, while the Nifty slipped close to the 23,850 mark.
Supreme Court Upholds 28% GST on Online Gaming Companies, Big Blow to Gaming Industry
In a major decision, the Supreme Court has upheld the government’s retrospective 28% GST levy on online gaming companies, creating a massive setback for India’s real-money gaming industry.
Government Approves ₹25,000 Crore ‘Sarthak PDS’ Scheme to Modernize India’s Ration System
The Indian government has approved a massive ₹25,000 crore overhaul of the Public Distribution System (PDS) under a new initiative called “Sarthak PDS.”
HDFC Bank Rejects ₹45 Crore Wrongdoing Allegations, Shares React to Controversy
India’s largest private lender, HDFC Bank, is facing fresh controversy after reports claimed that around ₹45 crore in payments were allegedly routed improperly through vendors and marketing expenses.
Iran War Impact on India: Air India & IndiGo May Cut Flights as Jet Fuel Prices Surge
The impact of the Iran conflict is now reaching India’s aviation sector. Reports suggest that major airlines like Air India and IndiGo may reduce domestic flight operations in the coming months due to rising aviation fuel prices and weak passenger demand.
Byju’s Founder Raveendran Faces Major Legal Blow — Singapore Court Orders Jail Term
In a shocking development for India’s once-largest edtech success story, Byju Raveendran, founder of BYJU’S, has been sentenced to 6 months in jail by a Singapore court for contempt of court.
Rupee falls 47 paise to close at 95.73 against US dollar amid oil surge and global tensions
The Indian rupee weakened sharply on Tuesday, falling 47 paise to close at 95.73 against the US dollar. The major reason behind this decline was rising global crude oil prices and increasing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Global oil prices jump 3% after fresh US strikes on Iran raise fears over delayed peace deal
Global oil prices surged nearly 3% after fresh US military strikes on Iran increased uncertainty around an expected peace deal in the Middle East. Brent crude moved close to the $100 per barrel mark as investors worried about possible disruptions in oil supply routes, especially around the Strait of...
16th Finance Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya gives big statement amid global tensions — “India’s economy is on track, there is no crisis
Amid rising global tensions, higher crude oil prices, and concerns around the weakening rupee, 16th Finance Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya said that India’s economy remains stable and people should not see a crisis where there is none.
Sensex falls 400 pts from day’s high, Nifty slips below 24,000 amid market volatility
Indian stock markets turned volatile today as the Sensex erased nearly 400 points from its intraday high, while the Nifty slipped below the important 24,000 mark.
Oil Prices & US-Iran Tensions Shake Indian Bond Market
India’s bond market witnessed volatility after crude oil prices reversed direction, shifting investor focus back to growing tensions between the United States and Iran. Rising oil prices have increased concerns about inflation, pressure on the rupee, and the overall impact on India’s economy.