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Sensex rises 193 points, Nifty gains as IT stocks drive early trade

Nifty, Sensex post notable weekly losses over caution on global interest rates

Indian equity benchmarks posted losses for the third consecutive week amid concerns over global interest rates, geopolitical uncertainty and volatility linked to the new Closing Auction Session for F&O stocks. Nifty fell 0.31 per cent during the week, while Sensex declined 0.36 per cent

28 days ago

India's forex reserves climb nearly $1 billion to $672.5 billion

India's forex reserves hit record $729.3 billion on strong foreign inflows

India's foreign exchange reserves rose by $12.4 billion to a record $729.3 billion in the week ended August 21, supported by strong overseas inflows following RBI measures to attract foreign capital. The higher reserves give the RBI greater room to support the rupee amid elevated crude oil prices and global uncertainties.

29 days ago

No material concerns, HDFC Bank has sound financials: RBI

HDFC Bank faces class-action lawsuit in US, shares decline

HDFC Bank is facing a federal securities class-action lawsuit in New York over allegations that it disguised around Rs 45 crore in differential interest payments to Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) as marketing expenses.

Aug 28, 2026

Gold and silver surge up to 1 pc amid geopolitical uncertainty

Gold Falls ₹800 To ₹1.65 Lakh Ahead Of Rakshabandhan, Silver Holds Firm At ₹2.50 Lakh

Gold prices fell Rs 800 to Rs 1,65,700 per 10 grams in Delhi on Thursday, extending losses for a second straight session, while silver remained unchanged at Rs 2,50,500 per kg

Aug 28, 2026

HDFC Bank faces class-action lawsuit in US, shares decline

Aug 27, 2026

Domestic equity markets opened higher on Monday after two straight weekly losses amid decline in crude oil prices, though investors awaited clarity on potential US sanctions on Iran later in the session amid elevated geopolitical tensions. Nifty opened

Sensex, Nifty open higher as crude oil prices fall up to 2%

Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Monday, supported by gains in IT stocks, with Infosys and HCL Technologies among the top performers. The Sensex rose 0.27% while the Nifty gained 0.18%. However, elevated crude oil prices, West Asia tensions and volatility concerns limited the market's early gains

Aug 24, 2026

LIC Sees ₹1,100 Crore Inflows as Nil GST Life Insurance Relief Takes Effect

Invest ₹5,000 Monthly In This LIC Policy, Here's What You Could Get Till Age 100

LIC Jeevan Umang offers whole-life cover and annual survival benefits after premiums end. Here's how a Rs 5,000 monthly premium example could work.

Aug 24, 2026

Gold, Silver Rate Today: What Are The 24K, 22K Prices In Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru On August 21

Gold and silver likely to see huge gains as debasement trade opens: Report

The report said the recent correction has not weakened the long-term case for accumulating precious metals, with a 2% real-yield threshold and a reversing Dollar Index emerging as key structural signals.

Aug 22, 2026

RBI cancels Paytm Payments Bank licence over compliance lapses

Paytm revises ESOP framework, links future vesting more closely to performance, stock option pool remains unchanged

Under the revised framework, eligible employees will undergo a broader assessment covering role-specific goals, business and company performance and future potential, with vesting ranging from 10% to 100% based on their ESOP rating. Full vesting will require higher performance levels.

Aug 22, 2026

Gold, Silver Rate Today: What Are The 24K, 22K Prices In Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru On Aug 21

Gold prices staged a sharp recovery in India on Friday, while silver also surged as investors moved towards precious metals amid a weaker US dollar. According to the Bullions website, gold was priced at Rs 1,59,870 per 10 grams and silver at Rs 2,44,410 per kg.

Aug 21, 2026

India's Forex Reserves Rise $9.9 Billion To $716.9 Billion

India's forex reserves rose $9.9 billion to $716.9 billion for the week ended August 14, boosted by higher foreign currency assets and gold reserves.

Aug 21, 2026

Govt eases rules to enable export payments in rupees

The move makes rupee-denominated export receipts eligible for Foreign Trade Policy benefits and export obligation fulfilment. The policy is also aimed at reducing currency conversion costs and exchange-rate risks while promoting wider international use of the rupee.

Aug 21, 2026

SBI Revises Basic Savings Account Rules From October 1, Branch Withdrawals Beyond Four To Cost ₹15 Plus GST

SBI will allow four free branch cash withdrawals monthly from basic savings accounts. Additional withdrawals will cost Rs 15 per transaction plus GST from October 1.

Aug 19, 2026

India's cash in circulation rises despite surge in digital payments: RBI Deputy Governor

RBI Deputy Governor Shirish Chandra Murmu said. India currently has 176 billion banknotes in circulation, while the RBI produces 28-30 billion notes annually. The central bank is also exploring measures such as surface coatings and polymer notes to increase the durability of currency and reduce the environmental impact of the cash cycle.

Aug 18, 2026

Gold, silver prices fall as investors weigh Fed rate outlook, rising oil and US-Iran tensions

Gold was trading at Rs 1,55,470, down 0.30 per cent, while silver declined 0.96 per cent to Rs 2,35,763. Markets are now pricing in a higher chance of the US Federal Reserve keeping rates unchanged in September after weaker economic data.

Aug 18, 2026

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Economy News

Nifty, Sensex post notable weekly losses over caution on global interest rates

India's forex reserves hit record $729.3 billion on strong foreign inflows

HDFC Bank faces class-action lawsuit in US, shares decline

Gold Falls ₹800 To ₹1.65 Lakh Ahead Of Rakshabandhan, Silver Holds Firm At ₹2.50 Lakh

HDFC Bank faces class-action lawsuit in US, shares decline

Sensex, Nifty open higher as crude oil prices fall up to 2%

Invest ₹5,000 Monthly In This LIC Policy, Here's What You Could Get Till Age 100

Gold and silver likely to see huge gains as debasement trade opens: Report

Paytm revises ESOP framework, links future vesting more closely to performance, stock option pool remains unchanged

Gold, Silver Rate Today: What Are The 24K, 22K Prices In Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru On Aug 21

India's Forex Reserves Rise $9.9 Billion To $716.9 Billion

Govt eases rules to enable export payments in rupees

SBI Revises Basic Savings Account Rules From October 1, Branch Withdrawals Beyond Four To Cost ₹15 Plus GST

India's cash in circulation rises despite surge in digital payments: RBI Deputy Governor

Gold, silver prices fall as investors weigh Fed rate outlook, rising oil and US-Iran tensions

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