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Stock Markets rebound, Sensex gains 238 points

Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Thursday after a heavy correction in the previous session amid foreign fund inflows and a largely positive trend in global markets

09 July,2026 06:12 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
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Reserve Bank of India's intervention helped the rupee to gain against the dollar amid rising volatility triggered by the fresh escalation in the West Asia crisis

09 July,2026 05:44 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
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The government is awaiting Meta's formal reply to notice served over Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM) in paid advertisements on Instagram

09 July,2026 06:22 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
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Gautam Adani is due to file a sworn affidavit before a US court this week stating whether he is aware of any agreement, promise or benefit linking the dismissal of a criminal indictment against him

09 July,2026 06:21 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
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To boost domestic electronics manufacturing of smartphones, wearables, laptop, the government has waived basic customs duty on the three key components used in electronic devices

09 July,2026 06:21 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Thursday after a steep fall in the previous session, supported by foreign institutional investor inflows and buying in blue-chip stocks such as Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Bharti Airtel

09 July,2026 10:32 AM IST | Mumbai | PTI
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Ahead of its IPO, the National Stock Exchange reported a decline in FY26 revenue and trading activity in its DRHP filed with SEBI. Transaction charges, clearing services and cash and derivatives trading volumes fell, while listing service revenue registered growth

09 July,2026 02:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Gold and silver prices declined on Wednesday as escalating US-Iran tensions rattled global commodity markets. MCX gold slipped below Rs 1.45 lakh per 10 grams, while silver dropped over 0.8 per cent. Experts expect continued weakness as crude oil prices climbed sharply

08 July,2026 06:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Indian stock markets opened lower on Wednesday, with the Sensex falling over 360 points and the Nifty slipping below 24,300 amid weak global cues and rising Middle East tensions.

08 July,2026 11:40 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS

Air passenger service inflation soars 32 per cent in June quarter

Air passenger service witnessed a 31.94 per cent annual inflation in the June quarter, recording the highest rate of price rise among the seven major services

24 August,2026 05:33 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Sensex, Nifty decline as geopolitical tensions weigh on investor sentiment

The 30-share BSE Sensex shed 171.72 points, or 0.22 per cent, to settle at 77,369.11. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 32.95 points, or 0.14 per cent, to end at 24,219.05

24 August,2026 04:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Government lifts export ban on wheat and its products with immediate effect

In February, the government had allowed limited shipments of wheat

24 August,2026 04:22 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

UPI clocks nearly 13,000-fold rise in transaction volume since launch

Transaction value, during the same period,  jumped from Rs 0.07 lakh crore to around Rs 314 lakh crore, representing a more than 4,000-fold rise

24 August,2026 04:10 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

IndiGo Co-founder Gangwal contributes Rs 300 crore more to alma mater IIT Kanpur

This follows his contribution of Rs 100 crore in 2022, which supported the Institute's plans to establish a medical school on campus, taking his cumulative contribution towards the Gangwal School to Rs 400 crore

24 August,2026 03:36 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI

Gold, silver prices rise in futures trade on firm demand

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal contracts for October delivery traded higher by Rs 1,283, or 0.79 per cent, at Rs 1,63,721 per 10 grams. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the white metal for September delivery increased by Rs 222, or 0.09 per cent, to Rs 2,46,819 per kilogram

24 August,2026 03:17 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

    Budget 2025: What is Direct Tax Code? Will it replace the Income Tax Act 1961?

    Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her July 2024 Budget speech announced a comprehensive review of the Income Tax Act 1961. She had also announced that a new tax system would eventually be introduced to make the tax concise and easy to understand. Will the Direct Tax Code replace the Income Tax Act 1961 this Budget 2025? But what is Direct Tax Code, or DTC? Here is all you need to know.  

    30 January,2025 12:29 PM

    Stock market update: Sensex, Nifty gain in early trade as crude oil prices ease

    The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 114.73 points or 0.15 per cent at 77,655.56 in the initial trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was up 34.25 points or 0.14 per cent at 24,303.85 in the early trade

    24 August,2026 10:21 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Market weekly wrap-up: Sensex declines 468 points, Nifty falls 114 points

    During the week, the Sensex declined 468.42 points or 0.60 per cent, while the Nifty slipped 114 points or 0.47 per cent. On Friday, the 30-share BSE Sensex gained just 3.11 points to end at 77,540.83, while the 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 20.15 points, or 0.08 per cent, at 24,252

    22 August,2026 03:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Sensex, Nifty end flat amid rising crude oil prices, geopolitical uncertainties

    After a subdued trading in the morning, the 30-share BSE Sensex remained largely unchanged, gaining just 3.11 points to end at 77,540.83. The 50-share NSE Nifty advanced 20.15 points, or 0.08 per cent, at 24,252

    21 August,2026 05:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Sensex, Nifty open flat as elevated crude oil prices dents investor sentiment

    The 30-share BSE Sensex gained 2.33 points at 77,540.05, while the 50-share NSE Nifty rose 5.95 points at 24, 237.80 during the initial trade

    21 August,2026 10:27 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Market update: Sensex soars 628 points, Nifty breaks 7-day losing streak

    The 30-share BSE Sensex that had declined for four days, reversed the trend and surged 628.04 points, or 0.82 per cent, to settle at 77,537.72. The 50-share NSE Nifty snapped its seven days of losses to soar 153.55 points, or 0.64 per cent to end at 24,231.85

    20 August,2026 05:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Sensex, Nifty rebound on softer US Treasury yields; Sensex gains over 500 points

    After extending its losses for four days, the 30-share Sensex recovered to surge 504.15 points or 0.66 per cent to 77,413.83 in the early deals. The 50-share Nifty snapped its seven day losing streak to climb 119.35 points or 0.50 per cent at 24,197.65 in the initial trade

    20 August,2026 10:18 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Mutual funds explained: From equity and debt to ETFs, know the schemes

    However, it is important to remember that mutual fund investments also involve some risk and you need to analyse your financial objectives, your risk capacity and a fund's performance, a fund manager's track record, transactional costs involved. Ensure that your investment objectives align with a fund's investment objective

    15 August,2026 05:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    From stocks to gold: A beginner’s guide to investing your money

    It is important to understand your financial needs, the amount you can invest, the risk appetite, and the risks involved with the type of investment before embarking on your investment journey

    15 August,2026 04:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Investment: A beginner's guide to understanding this term

    The primary reason that people invest is to multiply their money to meet future financial expenses or goals

    15 August,2026 04:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Online food delivery: How to save money on online food delivery

    With most transactions on online food delivery platforms being made digitally, consumers often lose track of how much they are spending. The convenience of digital payments removes the tangible aspect of payment thus leading to higher spending

    23 July,2026 05:57 PM IST | Mumbai | Divya Suryanarayan

    Sensex, Nifty extend winning streak for third week as crude oil prices ease

    Sensex and Nifty extended gains for a third consecutive week as crude oil prices eased to pre-Iran conflict levels and geopolitical tensions subsided. Pharma and banking stocks led the rally, while investors now await key domestic and global economic data

    27 June,2026 02:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Budget 2025: New Income Tax Bill likely to be tabled in Parliament on Thursday

    The number of pages has been reduced substantially to 622, almost half of the current voluminous Act which includes amendments made over the last six decades

    12 February,2025 12:31 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

    Has the West Asia conflict impacted Dubai's real estate market?

    Dubai's residential real estate market remained resilient despite the regional conflict in West Asia, recording AED 225.7 billion worth of housing transactions in the first half of 2026, according to an ANAROCK report

    13 July,2026 01:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Mumbai property registrations rise 6 pc in H1 2026 to highest level since 2013

    June 2026 is expected to record 13,302 property registrations, up 15 per cent from a year ago and the highest June figure in 14 years, generating around Rs 1,077 crore in stamp duty revenue

    30 June,2026 03:37 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS

    Office sector captures 89 pc of India's real estate PE investments in H1 2026

    Delhi NCR emerged as the biggest investment destination with USD 411 million in investments, followed by Pune, Chennai and Bengaluru

    26 June,2026 03:39 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS

    Can developers deliver 5 lakh homes? West Asia war tests India's housing sector

    The Indian housing market is entering a make-or-break year. A record 5.4 lakh homes are slated for delivery in 2026, but global uncertainties triggered by the West Asia conflict could put developers' execution capabilities under unprecedented pressure

    11 June,2026 02:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Top developers see sharp FY26 pre-sales surge on multi-city push

    Developers with strong exposure to luxury and premium housing segments outperformed the broader market. Prestige Estates led the pack with 76 per cent growth in pre-sales, followed by Puravankara at 48 per cent, Keystone/Rustomjee at 33 per cent, Sobha at 30 per cent

    29 May,2026 01:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Big money flows into Indian real estate, affordable housing struggles: Report

    The latest report, titled Powering the Next Decade: India’s Real Estate Finance Transformation Story says India’s real estate may require nearly Rs 50 lakh crore in capital over the next decade as it grows into a USD 1 trillion industry by 2030

    21 May,2026 01:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent