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May 25, 2024 12:19 PM May 25, 2024 12:19 PM

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India’s forex reserves hit new all-time high of 648.7 billion dollars

India's foreign exchange (forex) reserves jumped 4.549 billion dollars to a new all-time high of 648.7 billion dollars for the week ended May 17. This is the third consecutive week of increase in the overall forex kitty.   Gold reserves increased 1.244 billion dollars to 57.195 billion dollars durin...

May 24, 2024 7:32 PM May 24, 2024 7:32 PM

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Sensex and Nifty end with flat note amid negative cues from global markets

Sensex and Nifty settled flat on Friday amid negative cues from the global share markets. The Sensex inched down by eight points to close at 75,410. The Nifty slid 11 points to settle at 22,957.   In the forex market, the rupee closed at 83 rupees and 10 paise against the US dollar. Gold, at Multi C...

May 24, 2024 5:52 PM May 24, 2024 5:52 PM

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Over 262 Lakh MT of wheat procured so far in 2024

Procurement of wheat during Rabi Marketing Season 2024-25 is going on smoothly in the major procuring states across the country. Over 262 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) of wheat has already been procured so far this year in Central Pool surpassing last year’s total procurement of 262.02 LMT. Ministry of C...

June 3, 2024 10:19 PM June 3, 2024 10:19 PM

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Market Update: Sensex and Nifty hit record highs

Sensex and Nifty hit record highs; and gained more than 1 and half a percent each today amid mixed queues from the Global share markets. The BSE Sensex rose 1197 points, or 1.61 percent, to close at a record 75,418. The NSE Nifty spiked 370 points, or 1.64 percent, and settled at a record 22,968. In...

May 23, 2024 1:53 PM May 23, 2024 1:53 PM

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India registers record rise in exports; Employment reaches 18-year high in May

Indian economy has registered a record rise in exports and the sharpest upturn in employment over 18 years in May this year. According to the HSBC Flash Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI), India recorded the third-strongest upturn in private sector output since July 2010.   Although the manufactu...

May 22, 2024 6:04 PM May 22, 2024 6:04 PM

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4 major Asian Indices end in negative; Gold and silver prices decline

Four out of five major Asian Indices ended in negative territory today. The China's Shanghai Composite Index inched up 0.02 percent, Singapore's Straits Times index shed 0.2 percent, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index lost 0.13 percent, South Korea's Kospi marginally down by 0.03 percent and Japan's Nikkei...

May 22, 2024 5:38 PM May 22, 2024 5:38 PM

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RBI approves transfer of Rs 2.11 Lakh Cr as surplus to govt

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the transfer of Rs 2,10,874 crore as surplus to the Central Government for the accounting year 2023-24. The same was approved during the 608th meeting of the Central Board of Directors of the Reserve Bank of India, which was held in Mumbai today.   Accord...

May 21, 2024 6:23 PM May 21, 2024 6:23 PM

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All Key Asian stocks end in red; Nasdaq hits record high; Gold and oil prices drop

All Key Asian stocks ended in the red today. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index slipped 0.42 percent, Korea's Kospi declined 0.66 percent, China's Shanghai Composite fell 0.42 percent, Japan's Nikkei-225 tumbled 0.32 percent and Singapore's Straits Times Index slipped 0.19 percent. Major European markets w...

May 21, 2024 6:18 PM May 21, 2024 6:18 PM

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Sensex, Nifty 50 end flat amid volatile session

Indian stock market benchmarks, the Sensex and the Nifty 50, ended almost flat today, in a volatile session, with Nifty managing to hold above 22,500.  At close, the 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex was down 53 points or 0.07 per cent, settling at 73,953. Meanwhile, NSE Nifty witnessed a gain of 27 poi...

May 21, 2024 4:51 PM May 21, 2024 4:51 PM

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Indian Exporters Showcase Sustainable Fashion at Dubai’s IATF

Over 35 Indian apparel exporters, primarily from the MSME segment, are participating in the 17th edition of the International Apparel and Textile Fair (IATF) in Dubai to showcase their sustainable and eco-friendly apparel products. According to the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), the Indian...