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.
From the Rs 2 lakh cap on cash receipts to restrictions on loans, property deals, business expenses and donations, here's a detailed guide to the cash transaction limits under the Income Tax Act, 2025.
The Nifty 50 strengthened its technical setup on Monday after reclaiming its 200-day exponential moving average (EMA) for the first time since February 27, signalling improving market momentum.
Market experts have identified five high-conviction trading ideas for the upcoming session, with buy recommendations across the power, pharmaceuticals, steel, automobile and specialty chemicals sectors.
Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged across major Indian cities on July 7, even as global crude oil prices eased following reduced tensions in West Asia and OPEC+'s decision to increase oil production.
Pragyawan Technologies Ltd has officially filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch an initial public offering (IPO). The proposed public issue will consist of a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to ₹400 crore, alongside an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 1.5 crore equity shares, each carrying a face value of ₹2.
Indian defense stocks witnessed a major rally during early trade on Monday following a massive infrastructure push by the central government. Investor sentiment surged after the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital procurement proposals worth approximately ₹52,000 crore. The approvals are aimed at modernizing and bolstering the combat capabilities of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Receiving a Form 16 with zero Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) does not automatically clear you from the obligation of filing an Income Tax Return (ITR). Tax experts point out that Form 16 only reflects the salary paid and tax withheld by a specific employer; it does not account for a taxpayer's complete financial profile, alternate income streams, or high-value transactions.
The Indian equity benchmark indices started the week on a positive note on Monday, driven by strong buying in banking, financial, and select auto stocks. Around 9:29 am, the BSE Sensex rose 268.66 points, or 0.35%, to trade at 78,032.57, while the NSE Nifty 50 advanced 81.20 points, or 0.33%, positioning itself above the 24,350 mark at 24,352.05.
Banks remain open across most of India on July 6, but branches are closed in Mizoram and West Bengal due to regional holidays. Here's the complete RBI bank holiday schedule for July 2026.
The Nifty 50 ended last week on a positive note, closing above its recent trading range despite witnessing sharp profit booking in the final hour of Friday's session.
Several major listed companies are set to trade ex-dividend next week. This gives retail investors a final opportunity to purchase shares before the designated ex-date to qualify for upcoming corporate payouts. The high-profile list includes blue-chip giants such as Axis Bank, JSW Steel, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Titan Company, Nestle India, and Hindalco Industries.
The 8th Central Pay Commission, headed by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, is currently conducting nationwide consultations to determine the upcoming salary
The Central Government has notified two landmark amendments to India’s drug regulatory framework. The dual updates—notified by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Shares of HCL Technologies (HCLTech) rallied over 4% in early trade on Friday after the IT services major announced a massive $1.14 billion (approximately ₹9,500 crore)
Indian domestic equities traded firmly higher on Friday afternoon, strongly supported by a major rally in information technology shares and positive global cues. While early morning gains were slightly pared by profit booking in banking and select industrial stocks, the broader momentum remained highly positive.
Gold and silver prices witnessed a significant surge on Friday, driven by shifting global market sentiments. The rally comes as investors scaled back expectations of future US Federal Reserve interest rate hikes following softer-than-expected U.S. nonfarm payrolls data. This cooling economic indicator has put global gold on track for its first weekly gain in five weeks.
Meta-owned WhatsApp has come forward to clarify and defend its upcoming custom username feature shortly after India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced a major restructuring of its provident fund contribution rules under the newly notified Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 2026.
The sector staged a broad-based recovery after one of its sharpest corrections in decades, with renewed investor focus on valuations, cash-rich balance sheets and the possibility of fresh share buybacks.
