Asian & European markets end in gain
Major Asian stocks edged up today. Singapore’s Strait Times index surged over 2.1 per cent, South Korea’s Kospi Index as well as Japan’s Nikkei, both gained over 0.8 per cent…
STOCK MARKET APRIL 15: Sensex vaults 1,578 pts, Nifty climbs to 23,329 led by pvt banks
BIZNAMA The benchmark domestic equity indices today surged over two per cent amid positive global cues following temporary tariff relief on electronic goods by the US and hopes for additional…
India inflation eases sharply to 3.34% in March, monsoon to shape policy outlook
R. Suryamurthy India’s retail inflation has unexpectedly plummeted to 3.34% in March, marking a significant milestone with the lowest rate in over five years. While this offers immediate respite to…
India’s Trade Deficit Widens as Global Tariff Pressures Mount
Bibhudatta Pradhan / NEW DELHI India’s merchandise trade deficit widened sharply to $21.54 billion in March, driven by a surge in imports as the country navigates escalating U.S. tariff policies…
RBI’s Gold Loan Reforms to Raise the Bar for NBFIs; Larger Firms Poised to Adapt: Fitch
R. Suryamurthy The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled draft regulatory enhancements for gold-backed loans extended by Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs), a move that Fitch Ratings believes will provide…
Gender justice and health equity are inextricably linked, but are programmes linked?
SHOBHA SHUKLA – CNS The Lancet Commission on Gender and Global Health launched a new report in April 2025 on “achieving gender justice for global health equity” in Delhi, India.…
Miss World Competition to be held in Hyderabad from May 7
Syed Ali Mujtaba Hyderabad: With just 30 days to go until the grand opening Ceremony for the 72nd Miss World competition, preparations are in full swing in Hyderabad. The beauty…
Oil Prices Climb Over 1% on U.S. Tariff Exclusions
Oil prices rose over one percent today following US exclusions on smartphones, computers and some other electronics, and Chinese data showing a sharp rebound in crude imports in March. Brent…
Asian, European Markets Rally; Hang Seng, DAX Lead Gains
Major Asian stocks ended higher today. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index climbed 2.4 per cent, Japan’s Nikkei gained over 1.1 per cent, Singapore’s Strait Times index added one per cent,…
FDI in pharma sector crosses 19 cr last fiscal
India’s pharmaceuticals and medical devices sector has seen a FDI inflow to the tune of 11,888 crore rupees from April to December in the financial year ended on March 31,…