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January 9, 2026 9:45 PM

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UNDESA says India expected to grow at 7.4 percent in current financial year

India is expected to grow by 7.4 per cent in the current financial year, driven by consumption and public investment, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) said in a report. The World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 report also predicts that India will grow at 6...

January 9, 2026 6:27 PM

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Rupee weakens in forex trade as Dollar index trades at 99.03

In the forex market, the rupee today depreciated by 14 paise to close at 90 rupees and 16 paise against the US dollar. The dollar index, which indicates US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, was trading at 99.03 in intra-day trade.

January 8, 2026 7:52 PM

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Stock market plunges fourth straight session; BSE Sensex plummets at 740 points

In Business news, benchmark domestic equity indices, the Sensex and the Nifty, extended their decline for a fourth straight session, ending about one per cent lower. Both indices opened on a weaker note and remained under pressure throughout the trading session. The Sensex plunged 780 points to clos...

January 8, 2026 7:06 PM

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Indian bullion market: Gold slips nearly 1 per cent, silver drops over 4 per cent

In the Indian bullion market, the 24 carat Gold was trading around 0.9 per cent down at 1 lakh 37 thousand 290 rupees per 10 grams. Silver was also trading over 4.1 per cent down at 2 lakh 41 thousand 410 rupees per kilogram, a short while ago.    At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the Gold for the Fe...

January 8, 2026 2:03 PM

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Higher intake of processed foods with preservatives may raise risk of Cancer

People who consume more industrially processed foods and beverages containing preservatives may face a higher risk of cancer, according to a study published in The British Medical Journal. Researchers found that higher intake of several commonly used preservatives mostly non-antioxidants such as pot...

January 8, 2026 1:23 PM

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Indian Army, HDFC Bank renew MoU for another 3 years

Indian Army and HDFC Bank have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding for another three years, till 2029, to provide banking services and Personal Accident Insurance coverage to Army personnel. This compensation is given in case of accidental death or disability for serving and retired personnel ...

January 8, 2026 9:15 AM

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Bangladesh’s ready-made garment exports slowed across most major markets

Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) exports slowed across most major markets in the first half (July-December) of FY2025-26, weighed down by domestic political instability, law and order challenges and an unfavourable global economic environment. Export Promotion Bureau data showed that RMG export...

January 7, 2026 7:12 AM

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Agriculture Ministry says strong growth of Rabi sowing this season 

  The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has said, Rabi crop sowing has covered over 634 lakh hectares across the country as of the 2nd of this month. The ministry said, Rabi sowing has seen strong growth this season, with the total area rising by 16 lakh hectares compared to last year. Whe...