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Sensex trades lower after Biden news trickles down, all Asian markets in red

The markets of Tokyo, Shanghai, Seoul, and Bangkok are also in the red.

Jul 22, 2024

Stock markets fall as Biden drops out of US presidential race

Asia-Pacific stock markets fell this morning, with Japan's Nikkei 225, South Korea's Kospi and Australia's S&P 200 slipping up to 0.5 per cent.

Jul 22, 2024

Will the Budget 2024-25 Address the Challenges Indian Economy Faces?

Budget for 2024-25 will be a critical document that addresses a range of economic challenges, from fiscal deficit and sovereign debt management to industrial growth and social issues.

Jul 21, 2024

Union Budget: Markets bet big on defence, capital goods, electronics manufacturing, tourism

As the Centre is set to present the Union Budget 2024-2025 on July 23, stock market experts bet big on four key sectors -- capital goods, defence, electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM) and Tourism.

Jul 21, 2024

23 flights cancelled at Hyderabad Airport due to Microsoft outage

As many as 23 domestic flights were cancelled at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) on Friday due to Microsoft global outage.

Jul 20, 2024

Infosys' headcount drops 1,908 in Q1 FY25, plans to hire 20,000 freshers as per growth

Infosys' headcount drops 1,908 in Q1 FY25, but plans to hire 20,000 freshers

IT giant Infosys on Thursday reported a drop in headcount by 1,908 in the April-June quarter of the current fiscal (FY25).

Jul 19, 2024

Sensex, Nifty trade lower, 1,651 shares in NSE slip to red

On NSE, 1651 shares are in red and 526 shares in green

Jul 19, 2024

Top 5 Tips for Successful Mutual Fund Investing

Investing in mutual funds can be a rewarding endeavour if approached strategically. By understanding your investment goals, diversifying your portfolio, regularly monitoring your investments, using a step-up SIP calculator

Jul 18, 2024

Sensex, Nifty touch all-time record highs as demand for IT stocks revives

The Indian benchmark indices on Thursday saw a sharp rally over renewed buying in IT stocks, ending up for the fourth straight session while touching a new all-time high.

Jul 18, 2024

Consumption of natural gas rises by 7 pc in June as more Indians switch to green fuel

Going green? Consumption of natural gas rises by 7% in June

The consumption of natural gas in India went up 7.1 per cent in June to 5,594 million metric standard cubic metres (MMSCM), this year compared to the same month last year, as more households across the country are using the fuel for cooking; the demand is also rising in the urban transport segment, according to data compiled by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

Jul 18, 2024

Quick profit booking brings Sensex lower in smallcap and midcap stocks

At 9:46 a.m., Sensex was down 102 points or 0.13 per cent, at 80,608 and Nifty was at 24,588, down 17 points or 0.07 per cent.

Jul 18, 2024

SeaRates Facilitates Efficient Global Trade through In-Depth Container Comparisons

Sergii said SeaRates has been driven by the idea of making global commerce faster. We start with automating the cargo delivery with maximum visibility and end-to-end consistency in the customer experience.

Jul 16, 2024

Sensex, Nifty end flat as markets turn to consolidation phase

Stock markets open high, continue positive trajectory

Sensex opened more than 160 points up to reach the 80,839 level while Nifty reached 24,643, over 50 points up.

Jul 16, 2024

Zomato, Swiggy hike platform fee to Rs 6 per order

Getting food from Zomato, Swiggy to cost higher as platform fee hiked Rs 6 per order

Food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy have once again hiked platform fee to Rs 6 per order from an earlier Rs 5 — a 20 per cent increase.

Jul 15, 2024

WPI inflation remains benign, food prices to rationalise in next 2-3 months: Experts

WPI Inflation Trends: Food Prices Yet to Stabilize

The economic landscape of India is witnessing a slight surge in the annual rate of Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation, which has edged up to 3.36% in June 2024, a minor increase compared to the same month of the previous year. This data, released by the Commerce Ministry, has been the subject of analysis by industry experts.

Jul 15, 2024