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March 1, 2026 5:43 PM

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Gross GST Collections Rise 8.1% to Rs 1.83 Lakh Crore in February

The total gross Goods and Services Tax, GST collections grew 8.1 per cent to over one lakh 83 thousand crore rupees in February this year as compared to the same month last year. The total gross GST revenue in February 2025 was over one lakh 69 thousand crore rupees. The Central GST collection in Fe...

March 1, 2026 1:55 PM

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India consistently retained its top position globally in milk production: Govt

India has consistently retained its top position globally in milk production, contributing nearly 25 per cent of the world’s total output. Over the decade, the sector has recorded a compound annual growth rate of around six per cent, with production increasing from 146 million tonnes in 2014-15 to o...

February 26, 2026 10:39 PM

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Benchmark domestic equity indices, Sensex and Nifty end on a flat note today

The Sensex dropped 27 points to close at 82 thousand 249, while the Nifty rose 14 points to settle at 25 thousand 497.  Earlier, the markets opened marginally higher, tracking firm global cues. However, they reversed most of their early morning gains by midday, amid profit booking in select sectors ...

February 26, 2026 7:29 PM

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Rupee rises 4 paise to close at 90.91 against US dollar

In the forex market today, the rupee appreciated by four paise to close at 90 rupees and 91 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 97.68 in intra-day trade.

February 26, 2026 7:24 PM

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Global crude oil prices fall over 1 per cent

Global crude oil prices fell more than one per cent today as a rise in US crude inventories and signs of weakness in the physical oil market weighed on prices. Meanwhile, traders also assessed whether US and Iran talks could avert military conflict. Brent Crude was trading over 1.3 per cent down at ...

February 26, 2026 7:18 PM

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Indian bullion market: Gold slips 1.1 per cent, silver drops 3.6 per cent

In the Indian bullion market, 24 Carat Gold was trading over 1.1 per cent down at 1 lakh 59 thousand 710 rupees per 10 grams, while Silver was trading nearly 3.6 per cent down at 2 lakh 59 thousand 940 rupees per kilogram a short while ago. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for the April contrac...

February 26, 2026 7:21 AM

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Global oil prices hovered near seven-month highs

Global oil prices hovered near seven-month highs yesterday as rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran supported the market, even as growing American crude inventories pointed to concerns about oversupply. Brent crude futures were trading around 71 dollars a barrel in London, ...