Markets

Budget 2020: Centre may impose customs duty hike on more than 300 items

Besides giving relief to the domestic industry and boosting employment, the move is expected to keep imports down and help to raise revenue.

Jan 17, 2020

Sensex tops 42,000 for the first time, Nifty at record high

Sensex, on Thursday, crossed the 42,000-mark for the first time rising 134.58 points in the opening trade.

Jan 16, 2020

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Saudi Aramco raises IPO to record $29.4 billion through greenshoe option

Aramco initially raised a then-record $25.6 billion in its IPO in December by selling 3 billion shares at 32 riyals ($8.53).

Jan 12, 2020

Gold goes ballistic amid rising war fears as Iran missiles hit US bases in Iraq

Yellow metal prices have soared Rs 2,000 per 10 grams in four days, fuelled by a war of words between President Trump and Teheran.

Jan 8, 2020

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Market today: Sensex up by 460 points, Nifty over 12,000 mark as oil cools marginally

The price of oil surged in the last two trading sessions after a drone strike by the US in Baghdad killed top Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani.

Jan 7, 2020

Sensex falls 530 points amid escalating US-Iran tensions; Nifty below 12,082

Markets worldwide came under pressure from a major escalation in tensions between Iran and the United States.

Jan 6, 2020

Gold, silver, oil prices surge on West Asia tensions

While the stock markets have taken a beating, gold, silver and oil prices have jumped sharply.

Jan 4, 2020

Sensex, Nifty stumble as oil jumps after US air strikes Baghdad International Airport

India, the world's third-biggest oil consumer, imports about 80 per cent of its oil needs, making it highly susceptible to crude price swings.

Jan 3, 2020

India Inc raises Rs 8.7 lakh crore in 2019; debt continues to remain most sought after instrument

The funds received in 2019 were majorly used for business expansion plans, loan repayments and to support working capital.

Dec 30, 2019

Market outlook: Macro-data, crude oil prices to steer indices' movements

Market observers pointed out that global crude oil prices along with the expectations of a healthy third quarter (Q3) earning result season would also influence the market's movement.

Dec 29, 2019

Sensex ends 206 points higher, Tata Group stocks fall

Sensex closed 206.40 points higher at 41,558.57. The Nifty closed at 12,221.65, advancing by 56.65 points.

Dec 18, 2019

Market outlook: Inflation data, stagflation concerns to steer equity indices

Concerns on stagflation and anxiety over the upcoming WPI Inflation level for November will keep investors on their toes.

Dec 15, 2019

Maruti U-turn may put India's plan to ease out diesel vehicles on reverse gear

Country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki may not want to miss out on the diesel vehicle market share as rivals remain silent on exiting the segment.

Dec 13, 2019

Ticking time bomb? Rajan warns of crisis in realty, infrastructure segments

The former RBI governor said real estate, construction and infrastructure sectors are in deep trouble amid the growth recession of low economic expansion and growing unemployment.

Dec 8, 2019

Market outlook: Macro-data, growth pangs to drive equity indices' trajectory

The rupee's movement against the American dollar and the progress of the US-China trade deal, as well as crude oil price fluctuations, will impact investors' risk-taking appetite.

Dec 8, 2019