The Indian government has sought to calm concerns among exporters after the United States proposed fresh tariffs on imports from 60 economies, including India. The move follows investigations by the US Trade Representative (USTR) under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974
Apple has rolled out iOS 26.5.1, a minor software update aimed at fixing a charging-related issue affecting select iPhone users. The update is currently available for the iPhone 17 lineup and iPhone Air devices.
HSBC Chief India Economist Pranjul Bhandari expects the Reserve Bank of India to keep interest rates unchanged at its upcoming policy meeting but believes policymakers may adopt a more hawkish stance as higher crude oil prices and rupee weakness increase inflation risks.
June 2026 has introduced several important financial, taxation, and banking-related changes that could impact taxpayers, salaried employees, investors, property buyers, and digital payment users across India.
In early international trade, spot gold registered a downward correction, trading 0.79% lower at $4,556.70 per ounce, reflecting mild risk-on sentiment in global equities. Conversely, spot silver displayed marginal resilience, ticking up by 0.14% to trade at $75.98 per ounce.
At the opening bell around 9:15 AM, the benchmark Nifty 50 was trading comfortably at 23,675, marking a gain of 127 points or 0.54%. Simultaneously, the BSE Sensex surged by 423 points, or 0.57%, to reclaim the 75,198 threshold. Easing immediate market anxiety, the India VIX—the stock market's primary fear gauge—cooled off by more than 3% to settle at 15.67, indicating stabilizing investor sentiment despite persistent geopolitical friction in West Asia.
Stellantis has officially confirmed plans to develop an all-new Jeep SUV using a platform sourced from Tata Motors. The announcement was made during the company’s 2026 Investor Day event and marks another major step in the growing Tata-Stellantis partnership.
In a significant move aimed at supporting India's textile and apparel sector, the Central government has announced a temporary exemption on customs duty and Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) on cotton imports. The exemption will remain in effect from June 1 to October 31, 2026, and is expected to improve cotton availability, reduce production costs.
The Indian economy continues to demonstrate resilience despite a challenging global environment, according to the Finance Ministry’s latest Monthly Economic Review for May 2026. The report describes the near-term outlook as one of “cautious resilience,” highlighting strong structural fundamentals while warning that inflationary pressures, volatile crude oil prices and monsoon uncertainties could pose risks to growth in FY27.
India's foreign exchange reserves declined by $7.511 billion to $681.384 billion for the week ended May 22, according to the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India. This marks the second consecutive weekly decline and takes the country's forex reserves to their lowest level in more than a year.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra has indicated that discussions around a possible interest rate hike are premature at this stage, emphasizing that the central bank will continue to closely monitor economic data before making any policy decisions.
Indian equity markets witnessed a strong rally on June 24, with the BSE Sensex jumping more than 500 points and the NSE Nifty approaching the crucial 23,950 mark. Positive global cues, easing crude oil prices and strong buying in key sectors helped lift investor sentiment.
At Infosys’ 45th Annual General Meeting, Chairman and co-founder Nandan Nilekani firmly dismissed rising anxieties that artificial intelligence will make traditional IT services firms obsolete.
Indian IT giants including Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCLTech, and Tech Mahindra are bracing for a volatile trading session following a massive overnight tech selloff on Wall Street.
Gold and silver prices moved higher across major Indian cities as strength in international bullion markets and rupee depreciation supported sentiment. Chennai recorded the highest gold rates among metro cities, while silver remained above Rs 2.34 lakh per kilogram in key markets.
In a massive development for the global tech industry, Meta Platforms has invested $900 million into the Indian fintech startup CRED
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WhatsApp is set for a major leadership transition after its chief announced he will step down following nearly seven years in the top role. Looking back on his tenure, he said the platform is now in its strongest position
WhatsApp has officially started rolling out its new premium subscription service, WhatsApp Plus, for users in India. The optional paid plan aims to offer a more personalized and feature-rich messaging experience for users who want additional customization and advanced chat tools beyond the standard version of the app.
India is witnessing a significant withdrawal of foreign investment in 2026 as global investors shift their focus toward markets benefiting directly from the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution.
Global oil prices moved higher at the start of the week after renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East triggered concerns over energy supplies. Brent crude rose above $81 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) traded near $79, following reports that Iran had once again closed the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
Reliance Industries' digital arm, Jio Platforms, has officially filed draft papers for its highly anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO), setting the stage for what could become the largest public issue in Indian market history.
The initial public offering (IPO) of Turtlemint Fintech Solutions Ltd entered its second day of subscription on June 22, attracting moderate investor interest. The ₹882.67-crore mainboard issue has seen nearly half of the shares on offer subscribed, with investors closely watching its grey market premium (GMP), valuation, and long-term growth prospects.
Fuel prices across India remained unchanged on June 22, 2026, with oil marketing companies maintaining existing petrol, diesel and CNG rates despite ongoing volatility in global crude oil markets.
With rising living costs and longer life expectancy, retirement planning has become more important than ever. While market fluctuations often attract attention, financial experts say the biggest threat to retirement savings is often emotional decision-making. Fear during market downturns and overconfidence during rallies can lead investors to buy high and sell low, damaging long-term wealth creation.
Fuel prices across India remained unchanged on June 21, 2026, with Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and city gas distributors maintaining existing rates for petrol, diesel, and CNG.
Amazfit has officially opened pre-orders for its latest fitness wearable, the Helio Strap Pro, in the United States. The new device is priced at $199.99 and is scheduled to begin shipping on June 25.
Reliance Industries is accelerating its digital transformation journey by integrating artificial intelligence and advanced technologies across its energy operations. Speaking at the company's 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026, Executive Director Anant Ambani announced that the Jamnagar refinery is moving towards becoming the world's first fully autonomous refinery.
Andhra Pradesh is on track to emerge as the country's largest supplier of gold in the coming years, according to a senior state government official who highlighted significant gold reserves discovered across multiple mining zones.
Gold and silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs) witnessed sharp declines on Friday as weakness in global precious metal prices triggered heavy selling across the sector. While gold ETFs fell by around 2–2.5 per cent, silver ETFs suffered even steeper losses, dropping more than 5 per cent in early trade.
Indian IT stocks witnessed a sharp selloff on Friday morning after global consulting and technology giant Accenture issued a cautious outlook, triggering fears that demand across the technology services sector remains weaker than expected.
