Mcap of 9 of top-10 most valued firms plunges by ₹2.51 lakh crore; Reliance biggest laggard

The combined market valuation of nine of the top-10 most valued firms slumped by ₹2.51 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit, in line with a…

Q3 earnings, US Fed interest rate decision, Budget to steer market movement: Analysts

Stock market is gearing up for an eventful week ahead where key triggers such as quarterly earnings from corporates, the US Fed interest rate decision and the upcoming Union Budget…

India tilts crude sourcing towards middle-east, as Russian barrels lose momentum

India’s crude oil sourcing strategy has shown a clear shift toward lower-risk and more execution-reliable supply, with the Middle Eastern barrels gaining share as Russian crude flows remain present but…

Rupee at 92/$: Imports, overseas education, travel hurt; exporters gain

The rupee hitting a historic low of 92 against the US dollar on January 23 is likely to make imports ranging from crude oil to electronic goods, overseas education and…

FPIs dump ₹11,068 crore in equities as selling intensifies through the week

intensified their selling in Indian equities during the week ended January 23, offloading a net ₹11,068.34 crore across five consecutive trading sessions, according to data from the National Securities Depository…

From emergency credit to smart liquidity tool: How Indian households are reframing gold loans

For decades, gold has occupied a unique position in Indian households not merely as jewellery or an investment, but as a symbol of financial security, cultural continuity, and long-term wealth…

Silver: From store of value to engine of the new economy

For decades, lived in the shadow of —seen largely as a metal for jewellery, coins, and small-ticket savings. But as we move into 2026, that image is rapidly becoming outdated.…

Sensex drops over 100 points, Nifty 50 ends below 26,150— 10 key highlights from the Indian stock market today

The Indian stock market benchmarks, the Sensex and the Nifty 50, ended lower on Wednesday, December 24, due to profit booking in select heavyweights, including Reliance and ICICI Bank, amid…

Rupee slips as corporate dollar bids eclipse uptick in Asian peers

(Updates to market close) By Jaspreet Kalra MUMBAI, Dec ‍24 (Reuters) – The Indian rupee closed modestly weaker on Wednesday as dollar demand from local corporates and on account of…

Missed out on gold, silver price rally? This metal can be a lucrative alternative

The commodity markets are on a tear this year, with the precious metals like gold and silver trading at all-time high levels, poised for their best annual gains since 1979.…