The rupee pared early losses and ended flat at 87.58 against the US dollar on Friday, supported by a weaker greenback and a return of foreign fund inflows, even as escalating trade tensions with the US kept market sentiment under pressure.Forex traders said the Indian currency moved in a narrow range during the session, amid…
India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $9.322 billion to $688.871 billion for the week ended August 1, marking one of the steepest weekly declines in recent months, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.In the previous reporting week, reserves had risen by $2.703 billion to touch $698.192 billion, PTI…
US stocks edged higher on Friday, keeping major indexes on track to close the week with gains, as upbeat earnings and relief over tariff policy continued to support sentiment. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% in early trade, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 143 points (0.3%). The tech-heavy Nasdaq, which set a record on…
Tata Motors reported a sharp 62.2% year-on-year drop in consolidated net profit to Rs 4,003 crore for the June quarter (Q1 FY26), hurt by volume decline across segments, a fall in Jaguar Land Rover earnings, and the absence of a large one-time gain booked last year.In Q1 FY25, the company had posted a net of…
Retail sales of vehicles across categories in India declined 4.31 per cent year-on-year to 1.96 million units in July, reflecting weak consumer sentiment on a high base. While tractor sales posted strong double-digit growth, passenger vehicles and two-wheelers saw declines, and commercial vehicle sales remained largely flat. Robust rainfall and substantial crop sowing boosted tractor…
NEW DELHI: In a major relief to public sector oil firms, the Cabinet on Friday approved a Rs 30,000 crore compensation package to offset their losses from selling domestic LPG below cost amid elevated international prices.The package will be paid to Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) in…
Representative image (AI-image) Medical product manufacturers face potential supply disruptions due to new steel ministry regulations, which require raw materials used in steel products to meet Indian standards.Industry leaders expressed concerns about their inability to comply with the latest rules that mandate BIS certification for imported raw materials like hot rolled steel and ingots. Previously,…
Gold rate today: Market experts attribute the upward movement in precious metals to risk-averse investment strategies and global economic uncertainty. (AI image) Gold rate today: MCX gold October futures reached a historic peak of Rs 1,02,191/10 grams on Friday, influenced by uncertainties surrounding US trade tariffs and increased purchases by global central banks seeking safe-haven…
Indian exporters were in shock after Trump announced 50% tariffs (AI-generated image) US buyers frantically contacted Indian exporters throughout Wednesday night, delivering unsettling news. Orders faced suspension or cancellation following US President Donald Trump’s decision to increase tariffs on Indian goods to 50%.A Rs 600 crore garment export company’s CEO, who wished to remain anonymous…
Nestle’s maiden bonus issue today Nestle India announced Friday, August 8, as the record date for its maiden 1:1 bonus share issue- a significant move in the FMCG giant’s corporate history. Shareholders on record will receive one additional share for each share they currently hold. The decision, coming alongside steady revenue growth despite a recent…