Rupee opens 13 paise weak against US dollar Rupee started Monday on a weak note as higher crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions weighed down the currency, while growing expectations of a September US Fed rate hike boosted the dollar. Rupee opened at 95.56 against the US dollar at the interbank foreign exchange market, 13…
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Oil prices jump over 2% as Middle East tensions intensify Oil prices rose more than 2% per barrel on Monday after conflict in the Middle East reignited once again with US attacking an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz, and Tehran hitting back at US bases in Jordan. Brent crude gained $1.86, or 2.11%,…
Trump’s 50% tariff net caught 550+ Canadian goods US President Donald Trump has stepped up slamming Canada, claiming the US has been losing more than $60 billion a year in trade with its northern neighbour and saying Canadian businesses are returning to America to avoid tariffs while calling Ottawa a ‘trade abuser’.In a post on…
SBI and SBI Capital Markets to dilute up to 1% stake in NSE offer NEW DELHI: State Bank of India (SBI) and its subsidiary SBI Capital Markets together plan to dilute up to 1% stake in the National Stock Exchange (NSE) through the exchange’s proposed Rs 30,000-crore initial public offering (IPO). The bank is participating…
Economists estimate Q1 GDP growth at 7-7.5%, supported by consumer spending, govt capex and manufacturing. NEW DELHI: Despite facing significant headwinds from late onset of southwest monsoon and geopolitical uncertainties caused by lingering conflict in West Asia and uncertain tariff policies, growth momentum in April-June quarter is likely to have held up — aided by…
Bitumen prices remain elevated in India as supply improves but crude sourcing challenges keep road construction costs high NEW DELHI: India had faced a severe bitumen shortage at the peak of the West Asia crisis despite receiving crude supplies from Russia. The reason was that Russian oil is predominantly “sweet crude”, making it unsuitable for…
India’s economy set for 7-7.2% growth in FY27 despite global headwinds India’s economic engine is expected to stay firmly on track in FY27, with real GDP growth projected at 7-7.2%. The growth comes on the back of strong domestic demand and continued government spending on capital projects supporting economic activity, EY said in a recent…
Stock market headed for busy week; GDP data, global cues and more in focus Dalal Street is set for a busy week, with India’s GDP growth data and key US jobs report likely to steer market sentiment. Investors will also track crude oil prices, foreign investor flows and auto sales for further cues.One of the…
Foreign investors pump over Rs 30,900 crore into Indian equities in August Foreign investors returned to Indian equities in August with a stronger buying pace, putting Rs 30,919 crore into the market and extending their net purchases for the second month. The latest inflow came after Rs 20,200 crore was invested in July, offering a…
