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India's forex reserves rise by $3.2 billion to $696.6 billion

India remains world's largest recipient of remittances, forex stays robust: Economic Survey

The Survey highlighted a rising share of remittances from advanced economies due to skilled workers, strong FDI inflows, and robust forex reserves of $701.4 billion, sufficient to cover about 11 months of imports. India attracted 18.5% of GDP in gross investment inflows, ranked top in South Asia for FDI, fourth globally in Greenfield projects, and emerged as the largest destination for digital Greenfield investments.

Jan 29, 2026

FM Sitharaman set to present Economic Survey 2026, all eyes on GDP growth estimates

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Economic Survey. All eyes will be on India's projected GDP growth estimates for the current fiscal (FY26) as well as the upcoming financial year (FY27).

Jan 29, 2026

Closing Bell:Market deep in red, Sensex crashes1,066 pts, investors lose , Nifty below 25,250

Sensex, Nifty end higher as India–EU FTA lifts sentiment

The Sensex closed at 82,345, rising 487 points, or 0.60 per cent. During the session, the index moved between a high of 82,504 and a low of 81,815 as markets swung between gains and losses.

Jan 28, 2026

Sensex, Nifty end lower over monthly Futures and Options expiry

Sensex up over 500 points, Nifty crosses 25,350 buoyed by India-EU FTA

As of 9.30 am, Sensex added 545 points, or 0.67 per cent, to reach 82,402, and Nifty gained 183 points, or 0.73 per cent to 25,359.

Jan 28, 2026

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid US-China trade tension

Sensex, Nifty end higher as India-EU trade deal boosts sentiment

At the close of trade, the Nifty rose 0.51 per cent, or 126.75 points, to settle at 25,175.40. The Sensex also ended higher, gaining 319.78 points, or 0.39 per cent, to close at 81,857.48.

Jan 27, 2026

Sensex, Nifty open lower over weak global cues, FII selling

Sensex, Nifty open lower as investors await India-EU FTA

As of 9.25 am, Sensex dipped 436 points, or 0.54 per cent, to reach 81,101, and Nifty declined 110 points, or 0.44 per cent to 24,938.

Jan 27, 2026

Gold, silver hit record highs as global uncertainty fuels demand

Gold, silver continue to touch new highs as US dollar weakens

MCX gold February futures rose 1.48 per cent to Rs 1,58,343 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, MCX silver March futures rose 6.56 per cent to Rs 3,56,670 per kg. Earlier in the day, gold had peaked to Rs 1,59,820 per 10 grams, up 2.4 per cent, before profit-booking eased the price level.

Jan 27, 2026

Budget 2026–27: Affordable housing, tax cuts and women-led growth top expert wish list

Budget 2026: Industry expectations anchored in policy continuity, credibility, execution

Against global uncertainty and a calibrated fiscal consolidation path towards a deficit of about 4.4 per cent of GDP, Budget 2026 is being read as a signal of India's medium-term economic intent, according to Grant Thornton Bharat's 'Pre Budget Survey 2026'.

Jan 26, 2026

Gold, silver prices ease amid profit booking at record levels

Gold prices surpass $5,000 an ounce amid heightened global uncertainties

Precious metals continue to trade in a structurally strong bull market as we move deeper into 2026, with momentum firmly intact despite intermittent corrections and elevated price levels.

Jan 26, 2026

Increase in standard deduction, ease of doing biz among top budget expectations

Union Budget, Fed meeting and earnings likely to drive stock market next week

The Union Budget, to be presented on February 1, will be closely watched for tax changes, spending plans, and growth-boosting measures that could set the market's near-term direction. Globally, the US Fed's policy meeting is expected to keep rates unchanged, but guidance on future rate moves could influence sentiment.

Jan 25, 2026

RBI may cut rates further if India-US trade deal is delayed: Goldman Sachs

The brokerage noted that recovery in mass consumption—especially in rural areas and lower-income urban households—is still at an early stage, supported by a good crop cycle, state welfare transfers, and GST cuts. However, consumption trends are uneven, with affluent and middle-income groups showing signs of slowing due to job concerns and AI-related disruptions.

Jan 25, 2026

Indian stock market opens lower, IT stocks lead losses

Why stock markets often trade lower ahead of Union Budgets

Stock markets often trade lower ahead of the Union Budget due to heightened uncertainty and fears of policy surprises, with data from 2010–2022 showing negative average returns for Nifty in the week before the Budget. Volatility typically peaks on Budget day, though markets tend to rebound afterward, posting an average gain of 1.36 per cent in the following week.

Jan 25, 2026

Investors remain cautious as Greenland negotiations face hurdles: Report

"Going ahead, investors are likely to await more details of the deal, as there are a few sticking points which can derail the negotiations. Hence, some volatility can be expected," the report said.

Jan 24, 2026

In contrast, Capital Goods, Consumer Durables, Media, and FMCG, posted gains between 0.4 per cent and 1 per cent. Broader markets underperformed, with the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Small cap 100 indices declining by 0.57 per cent and 0.39 per cent, respe

Sensex, Nifty fall over 2% this week on FII outflows, global trade jitters

Broader indices posted stronger losses during the week, with the Nifty Midcap100 down 4.58 per cent while Nifty Smallcap100 declined 5.81 per cent. Bank Nifty ended the week with a firmly bearish technical tone after a decisive breakdown below the crucial 58,800 support.

Jan 24, 2026

Sensex, Nifty close sharply lower amid sustained FII outflows

At the closing bell, the Sensex lost 769 points, or 0.94 per cent to settle at 81,537. The Nifty declined 241 points, or 0.95 per cent, to close at 25,048. The broader markets posted stronger losses than the benchmark indices as Nifty Midcap 100 index lost 1.95 per cent, while the NSE Smallcap 100 declined 2.06 per cent.

Jan 23, 2026

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