Representative image | Photo Credit: Reuters Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty began the first trading session of 2026 on an optimistic note, supported by steady buying by domestic institutional investors and strong gains in blue-chip Reliance Industries. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 223.54 points to 85,444.14 in early trade on Thursday (January 1, 2026)….
Gold climbed more than 50% this year and broke through key levels in 2025. Silver and platinum have also hit record highs. | Photo Credit: Getty Images As 2025 draws to a close, gold has been one of the standout performers in global markets, hitting repeated record highs amid safe‑haven demand and expectations of U.S….
Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee depreciated 10 paise to close at 89.98 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Thursday (January 1, 2026), the first trading session of 2026, as sustained foreign fund outflows and a negative trend in domestic equities dented investor sentiments. Forex traders said the USD/INR…
Representative image | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Shares of cigarette and tobacco product makers tumbled on Thursday (January 1, 2026) morning trade after the government notified February 1 as the date from which additional excise duty on tobacco products, and a health cess on pan masala will be levied. The stock of Godfrey Phillips India…
A man looks at a screen outside the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in Mumbai. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty bounced back in early trade on Wednesday (December 31, 2025) and were trading in positive territory amid sustained buying by domestic institutional investors. After five days of decline, the 30-share…
Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty jumped nearly 1% on Wednesday (December 31, 2025), the final trading session of 2025, after days of range-bound trading amid sustained buying by domestic institutional investors. After five days of decline, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 545.52 points,…
The rupee slumped 5% in 2025 as persistent capital outflows from foreign investors, alongside heightened dollar demand from importers, made it one of the worst-performing Asian currencies. On the last trading session of 2025, the rupee depreciated 13 paise to close at 89.88 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar as month-end demand and FPIs’ dollar buying…
On Tuesday (December 30), the rupee rose 23 paise to close at 89.75 against the greenback. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The rupee fell 15 paise to 89.90 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday (December 31, 2025), weighed down by foreign fund outflows and a muted opening in the domestic equity markets….
Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Silver prices extended their record-breaking rally for a sixth straight session on Monday (December 29, 2025), surging 6% to touch a lifetime high of ₹2,54,174 per kilogram in futures trade amid strong investor demand and bullish global trends. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), silver…
Image used for representation | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphotos The rupee rose 3 paise to 89.95 against U.S. dollar in early trade on Tuesday (December 20, 2025), buoyed by a weaker greenback and strong IIP numbers. However, FII outflows, marginally higher crude oil prices, and a weaker opening in the domestic equity markets capped sharp…
