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RBI expands e-rupee pilots, starts tokenised credit deposit trial

RBI expands e-rupee pilots, starts tokenised credit deposit trial

RBI is advancing cross-border CBDC collaborations with Singapore and the UAE, while joining international initiatives to improve digital payment systems. The central bank plans to widen CBDC use cases despite e-rupee circulation remaining relatively low at Rs 1,016 crore as of March 2025. 15 hours ago
Sensex crashes 1,092 points amid US-Iran uncertainty, late sell-off

Sensex crashes 1,092 points amid US-Iran uncertainty, late sell-off

Indian markets tumbled on Friday, with the Sensex dropping 1,092 points and the Nifty falling 359 points amid US-Iran uncertainty and heavy late-session selling. Broader markets also declined, while losses in heavyweight shares such as Reliance Industries and ITC outweighed gains in IT stocks. 22 hours ago
Crude oil prices jump up to 4 pc on Hormuz tensions, ceasefire doubts

Oil rebounds nearly 4 pc as US-Iran tensions fuel supply fears

Global oil prices rebounded nearly 4 per cent after fresh US military strikes on Iran reignited fears of supply disruptions and uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude rose to around $97.91 per barrel, while WTI crude climbed close to $92 per barrel. 1 day ago
Eid al-Adha 2026: Is Bakrid on May 27 or 28? Here's Why the Date Changed After Moon Wasn't Sighted

Indian stock markets closed on May 28 for Eid al-Adha

Indian stock markets remained closed on May 28 on account of Eid al-Adha, with trading suspended across the NSE and BSE in equities, derivatives, currency, and securities lending segments. Trading will resume on May 29. 2 days ago
BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 closed lower amid rising geopolitical tensions linked to the US-Iran situation. The Sensex fell 141.90 points to settle at 75,867.80, while the Nifty slipped 6.55 points to close at 23,907.15.

Sensex, Nifty slip amid weakness in banking stocks

BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 closed lower amid rising geopolitical tensions linked to the US-Iran situation. The Sensex fell 141.90 points to settle at 75,867.80, while the Nifty slipped 6.55 points to close at 23,907.15. 2 days ago
Govt Clarifies No Plan To Monetise Gold Held By Temples

Gold, silver rise on safe-haven demand amid geopolitical uncertainty

Gold and silver prices edged higher amid rising safe-haven demand due to ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and cautious optimism over possible US-Iran peace negotiations.Gold futures traded slightly higher around ₹1,57,780, while silver futures gained over 0.6 per cent to trade near ₹2,72,379. 3 days ago
Indian equity markets trade flat after fresh US strikes in Iran

Indian equity markets trade flat after fresh US strikes in Iran

Sensex fell around 150 points to 76,339, while Nifty slipped below 24,000. IT, chemicals, media, PSU banks and metal stocks gained, whereas consumer durables, healthcare, cement and realty sectors remained under pressure. IndiGo, SBI Life, Titan and Bharti Airtel were among the top losers 4 days ago
Sensex soars 1,073 points on hopes of US-Iran deal, rupee ends stronger

Sensex soars 1,073 points on hopes of US-Iran deal, rupee ends stronger

Sensex jumped 1,073.61 points to close at 76,488.96, while the Nifty surged 312.4 points to reclaim the 24,000 mark. Market optimism improved after US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran were progressing positively, raising hopes of reduced tensions in West Asia. . 4 days ago
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