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Indian equity markets opened lower amid rising West Asia tensions, oil surge

Sensex declined as much as 892 points or 1.18 per cent to hit an intraday low of 74,345 in early trade, while Nifty slipped 272 points or 1.15 per cent to 23,371.

May 18, 2026

'Blatantly untrue, tarnishing image': Reliance issues statement, denies Russian oil cargoes to Jamnagar

Top 10 firms lose Rs 3.12 lakh crore in market value; Reliance Industries suffers biggest decline

Nine of India's 10 most valued companies together lost over Rs 3.12 lakh crore in market capitalisation last week as stock markets declined sharply. Reliance Industries faced the biggest erosion, while Bharti Airtel was the only major company to register gains during the week.

May 17, 2026

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda global public health emergency

WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern" due to the growing risk of international spread.

May 17, 2026

Gold and silver surge up to 1 pc amid geopolitical uncertainty

Gold, silver surge nearly 4 pc this week amid geopolitical tensions, volatile crude

Gold and silver prices surged nearly 4 per cent this week amid rising geopolitical tensions and volatile crude oil prices. On the Multi Commodity Exchange of India, gold futures settled 3.94 per cent higher at Rs 1,58,547, while silver futures rose 3.8 per cent to Rs 2,71,886.

May 16, 2026

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May 16, 2026

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid surge in crude oil prices

The benchmark Nifty closed 46.10 points, or 0.19 per cent, lower at 23,643.50, while the Sensex declined 160.73 points, or 0.21 per cent, to settle at 75,237.99.

May 15, 2026

Gold, silver tumble up to 4 pc amid stronger dollar, rising crude prices

Gold and silver prices fell sharply on Friday amid a stronger US dollar and rising crude oil prices. On the MCX, gold futures dropped over 1.5 per cent to an intraday low of Rs 1,59,500, while silver futures plunged more than 4 per cent to Rs 2,79,102

May 15, 2026

Indian markets trade flat amid mixed global cues, oil prices rise

Indian equity markets traded flat on Friday amid mixed global cues and rising crude oil prices. The Nifty slipped 0.11 per cent to 23,663, while the Sensex fell 147 points in early trade. Metal, Realty and Oil & Gas stocks led the decline,

May 15, 2026

Gold holds steady amid easing US-Iran tensions; silver gains on MCX

Government raises gold, silver import duty to 15% amid West Asia crisis and forex pressure

The government has also increased customs duty on gold and silver imports to 15 per cent and raised platinum import duty to 15.4 per cent as part of broader efforts to curb non-essential imports and manage forex pressure amid rising oil prices linked to the West Asia crisis.

May 15, 2026

Sensex settles 790 pts higher, Nifty tops 23,650; Eternal, DRL rise 3% each

Sensex closed at 75,398.72, rising 789.74 points or 1.06 per cent, while ifty settled 277 points or 1.18 per cent higher at 23,689.60. During intraday trade, the benchmarks jumped as much as 1.43 per cent or 1,073 points to 75,681.88 and 1.55 per cent or 364 points to 23,777.20, respectively.

May 14, 2026

Gold, silver decline up to 2 pc amid profit-booking

Gold and silver prices declined on Thursday amid profit-booking following the government's decision to raise import duty on precious metals to 15 per cent.

May 14, 2026

Govt prohibits sugar exports till September for domestic availability

The Indian government has prohibited exports of raw, white, and refined sugar until September 30, 2026, or until further orders, to ensure adequate domestic supply and contain local prices amid lower expected production.

May 14, 2026

Sensex, Nifty trade higher amid buying in pharma, banking stocks

Sensex rose as much as 462 points or 0.61 per cent to touch an intraday high of 75,071 in morning trade, while Nifty traded around 170 points or 0.72 per cent higher at 23,581.

May 14, 2026

Sensex, Nifty end volatile session marginally higher led by metal stocks

The 30-share Sensex closed 49.74 points, or 0.07 per cent, higher at 74,608.98 after witnessing sharp intra-day swings. During the session, the index touched an intra-day low of 74,134.48 and a high of 75,191.57.

May 13, 2026

India raises gold, silver import duty to 15% amid West Asia crisis and forex concerns

The Centre has raised import duties on gold and silver to 15% from 6% to curb rising imports and ease pressure on India's forex reserves amid the West Asia crisis. The move follows PM Narendra Modi's call to reduce gold purchases and fuel consumption.

May 13, 2026

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Markets

Indian equity markets opened lower amid rising West Asia tensions, oil surge

Top 10 firms lose Rs 3.12 lakh crore in market value; Reliance Industries suffers biggest decline

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda global public health emergency

Gold, silver surge nearly 4 pc this week amid geopolitical tensions, volatile crude

MTF Calculator vs Margin Calculator: Key Differences Explained

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid surge in crude oil prices

Gold, silver tumble up to 4 pc amid stronger dollar, rising crude prices

Indian markets trade flat amid mixed global cues, oil prices rise

Government raises gold, silver import duty to 15% amid West Asia crisis and forex pressure

Sensex settles 790 pts higher, Nifty tops 23,650; Eternal, DRL rise 3% each

Gold, silver decline up to 2 pc amid profit-booking

Govt prohibits sugar exports till September for domestic availability

Sensex, Nifty trade higher amid buying in pharma, banking stocks

Sensex, Nifty end volatile session marginally higher led by metal stocks

India raises gold, silver import duty to 15% amid West Asia crisis and forex concerns

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