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November 19, 2025 6:38 PM November 19, 2025 6:38 PM

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Asian Markets End Mixed; European Stocks Trade Higher

Major Asian stock markets closed mixed today. South Korea’s Kospi index fell 0.6 per cent, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index lost almost 0.4 per cent and Japan’s Nikkei 225 index dropped over 0.3 per cent. On the other hand, China's Shanghai Composite Index added nearly 0.2 per cent and Singapore’s Strait...

November 19, 2025 6:37 PM November 19, 2025 6:37 PM

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Rupee Rises 3 Paise Against US Dollar

In the forex market, the rupee today appreciated by three paise to close at 88 rupees and 58 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 99.70 in intra-day trade.

November 19, 2025 11:44 AM November 19, 2025 11:44 AM

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India re-elects to Codex Executive Committee for Asia region

India has been re-elected to the Codex Executive Committee for the Asia region at the 48th Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC48). The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in a statement, said the Indian delegation was led by the Chief Executive Officer of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of...

November 18, 2025 4:51 PM November 18, 2025 4:51 PM

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Sensex Slips 278 Points, Nifty Down 103 Points Amid Market Decline

Benchmark domestic equity indices, the Sensex and Nifty, snapped their six-day winning streak. The indices opened on a negative note and after a choppy trading session closed in the red. The Sensex fell 278 points, or 0.33 per cent to close at 84,673, while the Nifty dipped 103 points, or 0.4 per ce...

November 17, 2025 8:36 PM November 17, 2025 8:36 PM

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India’s Exports Rise 4.8% to $491.8 Billion in April–October Period

India’s total exports, combining merchandise and services, rose over 4.8 per cent to 491.8 billion US dollars during April to October period of current fiscal as compared to same period in last fiscal. According to provisional data released by the Commerce Ministry, merchandise exports grew 0.62 per...

November 17, 2025 7:32 PM November 17, 2025 7:32 PM

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Gold Slips 0.2%, Silver Inches Up in Indian Bullion Market

In the Indian bullion market, the 24 Carat Gold price was trading 0.2 per cent down at 1,23,670 rupees per 10 grams, while Silver was trading over 0.1 per cent up at 1,56,410 rupees per kilogram. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, Gold for December contract was trading nearly 0.4 per cent down at 1,23...

November 17, 2025 4:27 PM November 17, 2025 4:27 PM

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Sensex Gains 388 Points; Nifty Ends Above 26,000

Benchmark domestic equity indices, the Sensex and the Nifty, ended higher for the sixth day in a row. The markets started week on a positive note, and extended gains throughout the session. The Sensex rose 388 points, or 0.46 per cent to close at 84,951, while the Nifty advanced 103 points, or 0.4 p...