Finance

August 13, 2026 2:06 AM

India’s retail inflation rises to 4.45% in July, food inflation at 5.52%

India’s retail inflation rose to 4.45 per cent in July 2026, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Wednesday. The inflation rate was 4.38 per cent in June. The CPI-based inflation rate for July, calcu...

August 12, 2026 10:23 AM

Stock markets decline in early trade amid rising crude oil prices

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower in early trade on Wednesday as higher crude oil prices weighed on investors’ sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex dipped 35.99 points to 78,097.31 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty skidded 31.15 points to 24,444.55. Further in the trade,...

August 11, 2026 4:33 PM

Sensex sheds ground, Nifty slips as realty, FMCG and cement stocks weaken

Benchmark equity indices ended lower on Tuesday, weighed down by losses in realty, FMCG and cement stocks amid investor caution over signs of an impasse in negotiations between the United States and Iran. The Sensex declined 388.19 points, or 0.49 per cent, to settle at 78,154.25. The Nifty also en...

August 11, 2026 12:00 PM

Gold futures rise Rs 1,501 to Rs 1.54 lakh per 10 grams on firm spot demand

Gold prices in futures trade rose by Rs 1,501 to Rs 1.54 lakh per 10 grams on Tuesday, supported by firm spot demand and fresh positions created by speculators. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold contracts for October delivery climbed Rs 1,501, or 0.98 per cent, to Rs 1,54,600 per 10 grams. The ...

August 11, 2026 10:47 AM

Equity markets open flat amid gains in crude oil prices

Domestic equity markets opened flat on Tuesday after surge in crude oil prices, while information technology and consumer durables stocks gained offset by weakness in banking and financial counters. Sensex opened 32.67 points or 0.04 per cent lower at 78,509.77, while Nifty started the session decl...

August 10, 2026 4:29 PM

Sensex, Nifty end flat amid Strait of Hormuz uncertainty

Benchmark equity indices ended marginally higher on Monday after trading in a narrow range for most of the session, as investors remained cautious amid uncertainty surrounding a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Gains in select sectors helped markets stay positive despite weakness in P...