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RBI unveils policy measures covering regulations, supervision, payment systems and financial markets

April 8, 2026 7:59 PM

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RBI unveils policy measures covering regulations, supervision, payment systems and financial markets

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled a set of developmental and regulatory policy measures covering regulations, supervision, payment systems and financial markets. Under regulations, RBI has proposed easing norms for banks by removing the condition linked to the inclusion of quarterly net p...

India’s agriculture sector holds strong potential to drive future growth, says NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery

April 8, 2026 7:56 PM

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India’s agriculture sector holds strong potential to drive future growth, says NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery

Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, Suman Bery, has said that India’s agriculture sector holds strong potential to drive future growth. He described it as a sunrise sector that requires higher productivity and innovation to support the country’s development goals. Mr Bery said this while releasing the repo...

Steel sector delivers robust performance in last financial year, consolidating its position as world’s 2nd-largest producer

April 8, 2026 6:31 PM

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Steel sector delivers robust performance in last financial year, consolidating its position as world’s 2nd-largest producer

The Ministry of Steel today said that the country’s steel sector delivered a robust performance in the last financial year, consolidating its position as the world’s second-largest producer. It said that the sector recorded significant gains in production, consumption, and exports, driven by strong ...

Global crude oil prices register steep decline

April 8, 2026 6:17 PM

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Global crude oil prices register steep decline

Global crude oil prices registered a steep decline today following a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, which includes a commitment to restore navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude was trading almost 15.1 per cent down at 92 US dollars and 79 cents per barrel, while West Te...

Sensex, Nifty surged nearly 4% following announcement of ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran — Maharashtra, Jan 18 (ANI): File photo of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building as Sensex slips by 439.77 points, currently at 48,594.90. Nifty down by 152.45 points, currently at 14,281.25., in Mumbai on Monday. (ANI Photo)

April 8, 2026 5:23 PM

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Sensex, Nifty surged nearly 4% following announcement of ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran

Benchmark domestic equity indices surged nearly four per cent today, as oil prices declined following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran. The Sensex skyrocketed 2,946 points to close at 77,563, while Nifty jumped 874 points to settle at 23,997. In the ...

India added non-fossil capacity of over 55 GW during last financial year: Pralhad Joshi

April 8, 2026 3:48 PM

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India added non-fossil capacity of over 55 GW during last financial year: Pralhad Joshi

India has added non-fossil capacity of over 55 gigawatts (GW) during the last financial year. Briefing media in New Delhi today on the achievements of Renewable Energy in 2025-26, New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said that a total of over 283 gigawatts (GW) of capacity from non-fossil...

Asian Markets Surge as US-Iran Ceasefire Eases Middle East Tensions

April 8, 2026 9:57 AM

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Asian Markets Surge as US-Iran Ceasefire Eases Middle East Tensions

Asian stock markets jumped today following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Oil prices fell sharply following the de-escalation of military tensions in the Middle East and the promised reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Japan's Nikkei 225 led the rally wit...

Oil prices fall sharply after US-Iran ceasefire agreement

April 8, 2026 8:50 AM

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Oil prices fall sharply after US-Iran ceasefire agreement

Global oil prices have fallen sharply and stock markets have jumped after US and Iran agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire deal. The price of benchmark Brent crude dropped below 100 US dollars, falling by about 15.9 percent to 92.30 US dollars a barrel, while US-traded oil was almost 16.5 perc...

Sensex gains 510 points to close at 74,617; Nifty rises 155 points to settle at 23,124 — Maharashtra, Jan 18 (ANI): File photo of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building as Sensex slips by 439.77 points, currently at 48,594.90. Nifty down by 152.45 points, currently at 14,281.25., in Mumbai on Monday. (ANI Photo)

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...

Major Asian stock indices display mixed trend today — Maharashtra, Jan 18 (ANI): File photo of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building as Sensex slips by 439.77 points, currently at 48,594.90. Nifty down by 152.45 points, currently at 14,281.25., in Mumbai on Monday. (ANI Photo)

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...

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