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Indian equity markets trade higher in early deals amid positive global cues

Indian equity markets traded higher with the Sensex jumping up to 627 points to hit 75,945 and Nifty rising 200 points to 23,859. Gains were driven by hopes of easing West Asia tensions after Iran said it is reviewing the latest US proposal to end the conflict

May 21, 2026

Govt Clarifies No Plan To Monetise Gold Held By Temples

Gold, silver prices fall over 1 pc amid rising US inflation concerns

COMEX gold and silver also traded lower as investors assessed inflation risks, geopolitical tensions, and uncertainty over future US Federal Reserve policy. Analysts said concerns intensified after US President Donald Trump warned of possible renewed strikes on Iran

May 20, 2026

'Melodi' reunion in Italy: PM Modi gifts Italy PM Giorgia Meloni Melody chocolate, clicks selfie; viral Rome pictures break the internet

Parle Industries shares hit 5% upper circuit after PM Modi's 'Melody' gift to Meloni

Shares of Parle Industries surged on Tuesday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Melody toffees to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni during his visit to Italy. Stock rose 5% intraday to Rs 5.25 and gained nearly 7% in a week. However, the catch is that Parle Industries does not make Melody toffees.

May 20, 2026

Sensex, Nifty end higher after sharp recovery in final hour

The Nifty closed at 23,659, up 41 points, or 0.17 per cent. During the session, the index touched an intra-day high of 23,690.90 and a low of 23,397.30.

May 20, 2026

Rupee Slips 11 Paise To 94.27 Against Dollar On US Currency Demand & Rising Oil Prices

Rupee hits record low of 96.90 amid strong dollar, US-Iran tensions; oil prices ease after Trump's Iran deal hint

The Indian rupee fell to a record low of 96.90 against the US dollar amid a stronger dollar, elevated crude oil prices, FII outflows, and rising geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran. Meanwhile, global crude oil prices eased nearly 1 per cent.

May 20, 2026

India stays world's fastest-growing economy recording 6.4 pc rise despite Iran war fallout

India is projected to remain the world's fastest-growing major economy with a GDP growth rate of 6.4 per cent this year despite global uncertainties and the economic fallout from the Iran war, according to a UN report.

May 20, 2026

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues, geopolitical tensions

Indian stock markets opened lower, with the Sensex declining 394 points (0.52 percent) to 74,806 and Nifty slipping 161 points to 23,457. Both indices extended losses in morning trade, falling up to 671 and 220 points respectively

May 20, 2026

From memes to movement: Who's behind 'Cockroach Janata Party' with 1 lakh members in 3 days

The Cockroach Janata Party, a satirical online movement sparked by CJI Surya Kant's remarks on unemployed youth, has gone viral on Indian social media. Founded by Abhijeet Dipke, the group uses memes and Gen-Z humour to voice frustration over unemployment, exam leaks, and distrust in institutions

May 20, 2026

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid global tensions down arrow image

Sensex slipped 114.19 points to close at 75,200.85, while the Nifty fell 31.95 points to settle at 23,618. Analysts said Nifty needs to sustain above the 23,700–23,800 zone to regain momentum towards 24,000

May 19, 2026

Indian equities trade higher after Trump signals possible Iran deal

Indian equity markets traded higher on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump signalled a possible nuclear deal with Iran, easing concerns over escalating tensions in West Asia. The Sensex rose over 360 points while the Nifty climbed nearly 110 points

May 19, 2026

Bitcoin price drops to two-week low over growing US-Iran war concerns

The market downturn triggered heavy liquidations, with nearly $500 million worth of long positions wiped out within minutes during Asian trading hours. US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs also recorded more than $1 billion in outflows last week, reflecting weaker investor sentiment.

May 18, 2026

New periodic payouts withdrawal under NPS allows cash flow predictability for retirees

PFRDA has introduced a new post-retirement withdrawal framework under the NPS, allowing retirees to opt for periodic payouts from the withdrawable portion of their pension corpus. The new drawdown facility enables subscribers to receive monthly, quarterly or annual payouts alongside the mandatory annuity income.

May 18, 2026

Sensex, Nifty recover from day's lows to end flat; IT stocks shine

The benchmark Nifty ended 6.45 points higher at 23,649.95, while the Sensex gained 77.05 points to settle at 75,315.04 after both indices traded in the red for most of the session.

May 18, 2026

Bank of India increases medium-term FD rates; HDFC AMC shares drop nearly 4% after cybersecurity incident

Bank of India has increased interest rates on medium- and long-term fixed deposits below Rs 3 crore, with revised rates going up to 6.70 per cent for select tenures. The revised rates came into effect immediately and also include additional benefits for senior and super senior citizens.

May 18, 2026

Global crude oil prices rally up to 3 pc as US-Iran tensions escalate

Global crude oil prices surged up to 3 per cent on Monday as escalating tensions between the US and Iran raised fears of supply disruptions following an attack near the UAE's Barakah nuclear facility. Brent crude climbed to $111.86 per barrel, while WTI crude rose to $108.70. In India.

May 18, 2026

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

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Global oil prices to stay in $90 to 110 per barrel range during 2026: Moody's

Moody's has projected global oil prices to remain between $90 and $110 per barrel through 2026 due to continued US-Iran tensions and uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz reopening. The agency said shipping disruptions have become a long-term supply constraint rather than a temporary shock.

May 17, 2026

2nd hike in 48 hrs: Delhi's CNG rate crosses Rs 80/kg amid global oil tensions

Following the revision, petrol in Delhi is now retailing at Rs 97.77 per litre, while diesel costs Rs 90.67 per litre. Meanwhile, CNG prices in Delhi-NCR have also risen sharply, crossing the Rs 80 per kg mark after two consecutive hikes within 48 hours.

May 17, 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

Gold rises 2.45% to ₹1,53,977; silver at ₹2,44,297 on safe-haven demand despite US-Iran ceasefire

Govt tightens silver imports, imposes stricter rules on duty-free gold shipments

The government has tightened restrictions on silver imports and duty-free gold imports by jewellery exporters to curb precious metal inflows and manage the trade deficit. The revised rules introduce stricter approval, compliance and reporting requirements.

May 16, 2026

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Articles by IBT Business Desk

Indian equity markets trade higher in early deals amid positive global cues

Gold, silver prices fall over 1 pc amid rising US inflation concerns

Parle Industries shares hit 5% upper circuit after PM Modi's 'Melody' gift to Meloni

Sensex, Nifty end higher after sharp recovery in final hour

Rupee hits record low of 96.90 amid strong dollar, US-Iran tensions; oil prices ease after Trump's Iran deal hint

India stays world's fastest-growing economy recording 6.4 pc rise despite Iran war fallout

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues, geopolitical tensions

From memes to movement: Who's behind 'Cockroach Janata Party' with 1 lakh members in 3 days

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid global tensions down arrow image

Indian equities trade higher after Trump signals possible Iran deal

Bitcoin price drops to two-week low over growing US-Iran war concerns

New periodic payouts withdrawal under NPS allows cash flow predictability for retirees

Sensex, Nifty recover from day's lows to end flat; IT stocks shine

Bank of India increases medium-term FD rates; HDFC AMC shares drop nearly 4% after cybersecurity incident

Global crude oil prices rally up to 3 pc as US-Iran tensions escalate

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

Global oil prices to stay in $90 to 110 per barrel range during 2026: Moody's

2nd hike in 48 hrs: Delhi's CNG rate crosses Rs 80/kg amid global oil tensions

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

Govt tightens silver imports, imposes stricter rules on duty-free gold shipments

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