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Indian Markets Open Lower: Sensex Falls 400, IT Stocks Tank
After three consecutive sessions of gains, Indian equities kicked off Thursday on a sour note, with benchmark indices opening sharply lower. The Sensex opened 265 points down at 83,968.43 versus...
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Direct Taxes in India Rise 4% to Over ₹22 Lakh Crore in FY26
India's fiscal performance is off to a promising start in 2025-26. Gross direct tax mop-up has increased by 4.09% to ₹22.78 lakh crore till February 10 from the previous year's ₹21.88 lakh crore for...
Sharp Gold Rally: 10g Hits 1.57L, Silver Soars Too
Gold prices in India exploded higher on Wednesday, pushing 24-carat rates for 10 grams beyond 1.57 lakh rupees. The India Bullion and Jewellers Association reported a hefty 1,067-rupee gain, taking...
2026-27 Union Budget: Chouhan Spotlights Northeast Gains and Agri Push
In a rousing address in Guwahati, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday lauded the 2026-27 Union Budget as historic and visionary, with special emphasis on uplifting the Northeast. The...
Sitharaman: Waterways Key to Lower Logistics Costs in Non-Port States
In a significant policy revelation during her Lok Sabha address on the 2026-27 budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed the government's pivot towards waterways development. This comes as...
Call for Global Anti-Smuggling Day on Feb 11 from FICCI Leader
A powerful push for international solidarity against smuggling emerged from New Delhi, as FICCI CASCADE Chairman Anil Rajput petitioned the United Nations to proclaim February 11 as 'International...
Nationwide Bank Strike Looms Tomorrow: What It Means for You
India's banking public is bracing for potential chaos as prominent unions gear up for a one-day strike on February 12. The announcement, highlighted by Bank of Baroda's exchange notification, signals...
Understanding Equity and Preference Shares: Which Offers Better Returns?
Navigating the share market feels like walking a tightrope—high returns tempt, but pitfalls lurk. Central to this is distinguishing equity from preference shares, two pillars of corporate ownership...
Nifty Edges Up Slightly Healthcare Auto Lead Gains
Indian equities closed nearly flat on Wednesday, reflecting investor caution amid global uncertainties, but select sectors provided a counterbalance. The BSE Sensex shed 40.28 points (0.05%) to end...