Benchmark stock market indices opened higher on Thursday, led by gains in IT stocks, as stable crude oil prices and steady global markets supported investor sentiment while focus shifted to…
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HCLTech, TechM, Infosys, TCS rise up to 3%. Why are IT stocks rising today?
IT stocks staged a broad-based rebound in early trade on Thursday, snapping a two-session losing streak as investors bought into software companies ahead of key June-quarter earnings and after softer…
ICICI Lombard shares crash up to 15%: Why market investors are dumping the stock
Shares of ICICI Lombard General Insurance plunged as much as 15% on Thursday, emerging as one of the biggest losers on Dalal Street after the insurer reported a sharp drop…
Diesel, jet fuel exports face higher tax as Brent crude stays above $85
The government has increased windfall taxes on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) exports after global crude oil prices surged amid renewed tensions between the United States and Iran. According…
Why Samsung and SK Hynix shares crashed up to 9% despite the AI boom
The artificial intelligence (AI) boom has turned companies like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix into some of the world’s biggest stock market winners over the past year. On Thursday, Samsung…
Rs 62,500 crore push for mobile manufacturing: Will it make smartphones cheaper?
The Union Cabinet has approved a new Rs 62,500 crore scheme to encourage mobile phone manufacturing in India, giving a fresh push to the country’s growing electronics sector. The new…
China’s economy slows to 4.3% in Q2 as domestic demand weakens
China’s economy lost momentum in the second quarter of 2026, with growth slowing more than expected as weak domestic demand continued to weigh on the country’s recovery. Official data released…
India-UK FTA goes live: Why UK High Commissioner calls it the ‘new gold standard’
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) officially came into force on Tuesday, marking a between the two countries. Calling it a landmark agreement, UK High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron…
Centre approves Semicon 2.0 with Rs 1.27 lakh crore outlay to put India on global chip map
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved Semicon 2.0, a new semiconductor mission with a budget outlay of Rs 1.27 lakh crore, marking India’s biggest push yet to strengthen its semiconductor…
Sensex recovers but profit booking wipes out most intraday gains amid oil concerns
Benchmark stock market indices gave up most of their early gains to end marginally higher on Wednesday, as investors booked profits amid elevated crude oil prices and persistent geopolitical tensions…