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January 13, 2025 11:05 AM

Nifty, Sensex slide nearly 0.9% in early trade; experts predict easing pessimism after January 15

Indian stock markets opened in the red on Monday, with the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex extending their downward trajectory amid a bearish global outlook. The Nifty 50 index dropped over 1% or 236.10 points to start at 23,195.40, while the BSE Sensex fell by 749.01 points or 0.97%, opening at 76,629.90. This sharp decline reflects persistent pressure on global equities, fueled by a strengthening US Dollar, rising global bond yields, and uncertainty surrounding potential policy changes under Trump 2....

India’s economic stride strengthening rupee’s internationalisation in new global landscape

As the global economic landscape undergoes significant transformations, India's rupee is steadily gaining international prominence. This shift comes amid growing efforts to reduce the dominance of the US dollar in global finance, particularly among BRICS nations. The rise of the rupee on the international stage is evident in recent developments. Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal revealed on Wednesday that rupee-rouble trade has seen a substantial increase, with 53 accounts now open for such tra...