Finance

August 24, 2026 4:21 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower as Iran-Hormuz tensions weigh on investor sentiment

The benchmark indices ended lower on Monday as rising geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment after Iran threatened to seize vessels and alter transit rules for the Strait of Hormuz ahead of the US announcement of sanctions against Tehran. The Sensex declined 171.72 points, or 0.22 per ...

August 24, 2026 11:50 AM

Bengal has immense potential to attract investment: CM Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday said the state must become a prime destination for investment, highlighting the government's cooperation with the Centre and welcoming expansion projects worth around ₹3,500 crore in the defence manufacturing and shipbuilding sectors.   Adhi...

August 24, 2026 10:22 AM

Stock markets rise in early trade on buying in blue-chips

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty were trading higher in early trade on Monday, driven by buying in blue-chip stocks HDFC Bank and Infosys amid positive global cues. However, persistent geopolitical tensions and elevated crude oil prices continue to hamper risk appetite, an expert said. Th...

August 24, 2026 8:18 AM

Shares flat in Asia before Iran sanctions news, Nvidia results

Share markets were flat in Asia on Monday and oil prices eased as investors awaited details of threatened U.S. sanctions on Iran due later in the session, while the Canadian dollar dipped as a trade war loomed with its southern neighbour. The entire tech sector is holding its breath for Nvidia's re...

August 23, 2026 1:58 PM

Create ecosystem that attracts global space talent to India: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday interacted with CEOs of Indian space startups and highlighted the importance of predictable policymaking, global opportunities and India's competitive strengths as the country's private space sector expands. During the interaction, PM Modi praised entrepreneur...

August 21, 2026 7:24 PM

29 FDI Investments Worth ₹4,895.65 Crore Reported Under Revised Framework

A total of 29 foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals involving ₹4,895.65 crore have been reported under India's revised investment framework as of August 20, 2026, spanning sectors including information technology, artificial intelligence, information and communication, manufacturing, pharmaceu...

August 21, 2026 1:26 PM

India composite PMI rises to 54.6 in August from 52-month low

India's private sector activity expanded at a slightly faster pace in August, with the HSBC Flash India Composite PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) Output Index rising to 54.6 from 54.3 in July, according to the latest HSBC Flash India PMI report. The July reading was a 52-month low. Although the Au...