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April 7, 2026 6:58 PM

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Sensex gains 510 points to close at 74,617; Nifty rises 155 points to settle at 23,124

Benchmark domestic equity indices climbed around 0.7% after a choppy trading session today, extending their winning streak for a fourth straight session. The Sensex rose 510 points to close at 74,617, while Nifty added 155 points to settle at 23,124. In the broader market on the National Stock Excha...

April 7, 2026 6:30 PM

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Major Asian stock indices display mixed trend today

Major Asian stock indices displayed a mixed trend today. South Korea’s Kospi rose over 0.8%, China's Shanghai Composite index added almost 0.3%, and Japan’s Nikkei 225 index eked out a marginal gain. In contrast, Singapore’s Straits Times index ended 0.3% down. Meanwhile, the market in Hong Kong was...

April 6, 2026 5:44 PM

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Forex update: Indian rupee strengthens by four paise Vs dollar

In the forex market today, the rupee appreciated by four paise to close at 93 rupees and six paise against the US dollar. The dollar index, which indicates the US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, was trading at 99.28 in intraday trade.                              ...

April 6, 2026 7:09 PM

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Most Asian stock indices display positive trend today

Most Asian stock indices displayed a positive trend today. South Korea’s Kospi rose nearly 1.4%, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index gained over 0.5%, and Singapore’s Straits Times index added 0.5%. Meanwhile, other markets in the region, including China and Hong Kong, and also in Europe, were closed for a Hol...

April 6, 2026 9:50 AM

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Oil prices rise over 2 per cent as West Asia conflict disrupts global supply

Oil prices opened higher today after the Easter holiday as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continued to disrupt global oil supply. Brent crude futures climbed 2.2 percent to 111.43 US dollars per barrel, while US crude climbed 2.7 percent to 114.57 US dollars per barrel by 2215 GMT (Greenwich Me...

April 4, 2026 2:28 PM

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Global crude oil prices surged

Global crude oil prices surged as traders grew concerned about prolonged disruptions to supply. The move came after US President Donald Trump said the United States would continue its attacks on Iran in the coming weeks. On Thursday, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures soared 11.4 per cent, ...

April 4, 2026 1:45 PM

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Benchmark domestic equity indices extended losing streak for 6th straight week

Benchmark domestic equity indices extended their losing streak for a sixth straight week. The decline was driven by persistent geopolitical tensions, elevated crude oil prices, sustained foreign fund outflows, and sharp currency fluctuations, which weighed on investor sentiment. During the week, the...