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Exports of K-beauty products hit all-time high in 2025: Data

Exports of K-beauty products hit all-time high in 2025: Data

The number of countries importing South Korean cosmetics reached 202 in 2025, up from 172 in 2024. Shipments to Europe, the Middle East, Southwest Asia and Latin America continued to grow, while the shares going to the U.S. and China have declined, the ministry said. Jan 9, 2026
Sensex, Nifty end lower amid volatile trade

Sensex, Nifty end lower over global uncertainties, foreign outflows

The benchmark indices fell to their lowest level in over two months with Nifty trading below psychological level of 25,700. Nifty opened at 25,840, touched an intraday high of 25,940, and subsequently faced profit booking, slipping to an intraday low of 25,648. Jan 9, 2026
Gold, silver see strong upswing; Fed decision in focus

Commodities outperform key asset classes in India, precious metals lead

The report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd underscores that precious metals — particularly silver and gold — were the primary drivers of performance, supported by policy uncertainty, currency volatility, strong institutional participation, and persistent supply constraints. Jan 9, 2026
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
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