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Markets rebound after 4-day losing streak, Sensex gains 317 points

Stock market settles in flat zone as Aug 1 US tariff deadline looms

Sensex settled at 82,186.81, falling 0.02 per cent or 13.53 points. The 30-share index started the session in green at 82,527.27 as compared to last day's closing of 82,200. However, the stock remained range-bound amid selling in heavyweights like Reliance, SBI, Tata Motors. Jul 22, 2025
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Indian equities remained resilient in June despite geopolitical issues: Report

Meanwhile, the Nifty Mid-cap index registered a 4.1 per cent rise in the month and a 5.6 per cent return over the past year. According to the report, the overall momentum was supported by resilient macro fundamentals and improved breadth across sectors. At the same time, a ceasefire-driven rebound in global equities helped restore investor confidence as well. Jul 22, 2025
Rs 44,323 crore released to States under MGNREGS in FY26: Govt

Rs 44,323 crore released to States under MGNREGS in FY26: Govt

On the question of whether budget allocation to MGNREGS has been showing a steady decrease over the years, the Minister said that for the financial year 2024-25, budget allocation of Rs 86,000 crore has been made, the highest ever since its inception. Jul 22, 2025
India expected to clock 6.6 pc growth in FY26 despite uncertain global outlook

India expected to clock 6.6% growth in FY26 despite uncertain global outlook

The Standard Chartered global outlook report expects India to clock steady GDP growth of 6.6 per cent in FY26 compared to 6.5 per cent in FY25. While strong macro fundamentals provide the cushion, the bank also flags that India is not immune to tariff risk and the outcome of trade talks with the US and the EU will be key to growth prospects. Jul 22, 2025
Indian rupee vs dollar

Rupee weakens against dollar amid global and domestic economic pressures

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 86.27 against the greenback. During the initial trading session, it hit a low of 86.36, marking a 20 paise drop from its previous close. On the preceding Friday, the rupee had settled 4 paise lower at 86.16 against the US dollar. Jul 21, 2025
Dividend Stocks To Watch This Week — Hero MotoCorp, 3M India, LIC, Divi's Labs

Key Dividends to watch out for : Hero MotoCorp, LIC, and more

Hero MotoCorp, 3M India Ltd., Life Insurance Corp., Divi's Laboratories Ltd., Pidilite Industries Ltd., Hatsun Agro Product Ltd., Lupin Ltd. and Union Bank of India are some of the companies that are set to issue dividends to their stakeholders ahead of their respective record dates next week. Jul 20, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid uncertainty around Trump tariffs

Sensex, Nifty open lower as midcap and smallcap hold markets

In the Sensex pack, M&M, Tata Steel, Power Grid, L&T, UltraTech Cement, Infosys, Tata Motors, BEL, NTPC, TCS, Trent and Maruti Suzuki were top gainers. Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tech Mahindra , HDFC Bank, Eternal (Zomato),HUL, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, Titan and Bajaj Finserv were top losers. Jul 18, 2025
Markets rebound after 4-day losing streak, Sensex gains 317 points

Indian stock market ends lower amid selling in IT, banking shares

Sensex ended the session at 82,259.24, down 375.24 points or 0.45 per cent against last day's closing of 82,634.48. The 30-share index opened slightly up at 82,753.53, but dragged in negative territory amid selling in IT, and banking heavyweights like TCS, Infosys, and HDFC Bank. The index hit an intraday low at 82,219.27. Jul 17, 2025
Markets rebound after 4-day losing streak, Sensex gains 317 points

Sensex, Nifty open flat as markets look for new positive triggers

At 9.2 am, Sensex was down 15 points at 82,619 and Nifty was down 2 points at 25,210. Buying was seen in the midcap and smallcap stocks. Nifty midcap 100 index was up 123 points or 0.18 per cent at 59,741 and Nifty smallcap 100 index was up 70 points or 0.37 per cent at 19,210. Jul 17, 2025
UPI-PayNow expansion: NPCI International adds 13 more banks to boost cross-border remittances

UPI-PayNow expansion: NPCI International adds 13 more banks to boost cross-border remittances

With the vast network for remittances to India now includes 19 banks – Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Federal Bank, HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, South Indian Bank, Karur Vysya Bank, IDFC FIRST Bank, Punjab National Bank, and UCO Bank alongside Axis Bank, DBS Bank India, ICICI Bank, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, and State Bank of India. Jul 16, 2025