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Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid fresh concerns over US tariffs

As of 9.29 am, Sensex slipped 107 points, or 0.13 per cent to 84,073 and Nifty eased 26 points, or 0.10 per cent to 26,850. Main broad cap indices posted stronger losses compared to benchmark indices, with the Nifty Midcap 100 down 0.29 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 lost 0.84 per cent. Jan 9, 2026
BJP credits PM Modi's vision as India estimated to grow 7.4 pc in FY26; Oppn calls economy 'dead'

BJP credits PM Modi's vision as India estimated to grow 7.4 pc in FY26; Oppn calls economy 'dead'

RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari said that while GDP growth figures may appear encouraging, they do not reflect the lived reality of ordinary citizens. "GDP growth is one thing, but the condition of the poor and common people is entirely different. There is a huge gap between these figures and reality. The pockets of the poor are empty, people are distressed, and common citizens are suffering," he said. Jan 8, 2026
Indian stock market opens lower, IT stocks lead losses

Sensex, Nifty end lower as India-US trade tension fears spook investors

Investor sentiment turned cautious after reports suggested that the administration of US President Donald Trump could consider imposing steep tariffs of up to 500 per cent on Indian goods. The possibility of such harsh trade measures triggered widespread selling across sectors, leading to broad-based risk aversion in the market. Jan 8, 2026
India's economy to clock robust 6.6 pc growth in FY26 despite external headwinds: IMF

Govt pegs India's GDP growth rate at 7.4 per cent for 2025-26

The buoyant growth in the services sector has been found to be a major driver with a robust growth of 9.9 per cent at constant prices in FY 2025-26 for financial services, real estate, professional services, and public administration. Jan 7, 2026
Sensex, Nifty trade flat in early deals amid weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid geopolitical worries

At the close of trade, the Sensex slipped 102.20 points, or 0.12 per cent, to settle at 84,961.14. The Nifty also closed in the red, falling 37.95 points, or 0.14 per cent, to end at 26,140.75. Jan 7, 2026
Elon Musk Hints at Launching 'The America Party' Amid Rift With President Trump

Elon Musk's xAI completes $20 billion funding round with Nvidia backing

The company did not disclose individual investment amounts or the split between debt and equity, and named Stepstone Group, Fidelity Management & Research, MGX, Baron Capital Group and Cisco Systems Inc.'s investment group among other investors who participated in the funding. Jan 7, 2026
Gold, silver see strong upswing; Fed decision in focus

Precious metal prices continue rally fuelled by safe‑haven demand

MCX gold February futures surged 0.35 per cent to Rs 1,38,600 per 10 grams around 1:30 pm, while MCX silver March futures rose 1.49 per cent to Rs 2,49,820 per kg, nearing the record high levels in December of Rs 1,40,465 per 10 grams and Rs 2,54,174 per kg. Jan 6, 2026
Sensex, Nifty open higher amid positive global cues

Nifty, Bank Nifty hit record highs, Sensex up 0.67 pc

"The index remains in a short-term consolidation phase amid tariff-related and geopolitical uncertainties, while holding above the crucial 26,100–26,000 support zone, which coincides with the 20-day EMA and a key psychological level," an analyst said. Jan 6, 2026