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.
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.
Indian equity markets opened sharply lower on Friday, ending a five-session winning streak as heavy selling in information technology stocks weighed on investor sentiment. The decline followed a cautious business outlook from global technology giant Accenture, which sparked concerns about demand trends and discretionary spending in the IT sector.
Indian technology stocks witnessed a sharp sell-off on Friday after global IT services giant Accenture issued a cautious demand outlook, triggering concerns about slowing technology spending and delayed client decision-making across key international markets.
MCX gold and silver prices opened sharply lower on June 19 as traders reacted to the US Federal Reserve's hawkish stance, easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and growing expectations of higher interest rates.
Wall Street pauses trading for Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Markets will reopen on June 22, with the next scheduled closure set for Independence Day observance in July.
Despite extending gains for a fifth straight session, Dalal Street may open lower on Friday as weak guidance from Accenture weighs on technology stocks. Analysts see 24,000 as a crucial support level for Nifty, while Bank Nifty continues to show relative strength.
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has taken a major step toward its long-awaited stock market debut by filing draft papers for its Initial Public Offering (IPO). If launched as planned, the issue is expected to raise around Rs 30,000 crore, making it the largest IPO in Indian history.
Apple CEO says rising DRAM and storage chip prices have become "unsustainable" as AI data center demand squeezes global supply; company exploring ways to boost capacity without building its own chip factories.
After surging nearly 50% since its record-breaking IPO, SpaceX shares declined for the first time as investors booked profits, broader market weakness weighed on sentiment, and traders assessed the company's path toward major index inclusion.
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles shares witnessed a sharp sell-off on Wednesday, plunging nearly 10 percent and emerging as one of the biggest losers on the Nifty 50 index. The decline came after Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) shared a cautious outlook for FY27, raising concerns among investors about future profitability and growth prospects.
India's stock market has achieved a significant milestone once again, with the combined market capitalisation of all companies listed on the BSE crossing the $5 trillion mark. The achievement comes amid improving investor sentiment following easing geopolitical tensions and a sharp decline in global crude oil prices.
The Indian rupee strengthened by 18 paise against the US dollar on Wednesday, opening at 94.42 compared to its previous close of 94.60. The domestic currency touched its strongest level since May 7, 2026, reflecting improved investor sentiment and easing concerns over India's import bill.
Global restaurant giant Yum! Brands has announced the sale of its Pizza Hut business in two separate transactions worth a combined $2.7 billion. The move is part of the company's strategy to streamline operations, focus on its fastest-growing brands and return more value to shareholders.
Analysts see scope for further gains in Indian equities as easing West Asia tensions, falling crude oil prices and renewed foreign inflows support market momentum.
Shares of HCLTech gained nearly 3 per cent on Tuesday after the technology major announced a significant investment in Sarvam AI, one of India's leading sovereign artificial intelligence startups. The move highlights HCLTech’s growing focus on AI-driven innovation and next-generation digital technologies.
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is preparing to launch EPFO 3.0, a major digital overhaul aimed at making provident fund services faster, simpler, and more accessible for millions of subscribers across India.
Gold prices witnessed a slight decline on June 16 as global markets reacted positively to a framework agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at ending months of conflict in West Asia.
The central government has increased the base import prices of gold and silver, reversing a sharp reduction announced just days earlier, according to a notification issued by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on Monday.
The worst phase of the recent stock market correction may already be behind investors, with small-cap stocks emerging as the likely leaders of the next bull market, according to Manav Chopra, Executive Director at Nuvama Institutional Equities.
Global and Indian financial markets reacted strongly on Monday after the United States and Iran announced a framework agreement aimed at ending hostilities and restoring stability in West Asia.
