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April 29, 2026 11:21 AM

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Domestic equity markets open on positive note

Domestic equity markets traded higher today following the reports that the United States may extend its blockade of Iranian ports. The Sensex traded 1.25 per cent, or 982 points, higher at 77,849, hitting an intraday high in early trade, while the Nifty rose 1.20 per cent, or 287 points, to 24,282 w...

April 29, 2026 11:36 AM

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India Meets All-Time Highest Peak Power Demand in April Without Shortage

India has successfully met its all-time highest peak electricity demand of over 256 gigawatts on the 25th of April. The Ministry of Power highlighted that the demand has been met while simultaneously maintaining electricity exports to the neighbouring countries. The Ministry said that this milestone...

April 28, 2026 7:27 PM

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Asian Stock Markets Show Downward Trend

Major Asian stock market indices displayed negative trend today. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index plunged over one per cent, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index shed almost one per cent, China's Shanghai Composite index lost 0.2 per cent, and Singapore’s Straits Times index dipped 0.1 per cent. In contrast, South K...

April 28, 2026 7:15 PM

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Rupee depreciates by 36 paise against US dollar

  In the forex market today, the rupee depreciated by 36 paise to settle at 94 rupees and 55 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 98.74 in intra-day trade.    

April 28, 2026 5:57 PM

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Electronics Sector Welcomes India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement

Electronics Sector has hailed the Free Trade Agreement signed between India and New Zealand. In a video message, Chairman of India Cellular and Electronics Association Pankaj Mohindroo described the agreement as a continuation of the government’s efforts over the last few years. He appreciated the c...

April 28, 2026 9:10 PM

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Sensex closes at 76,887, Nifty settles at 23,996

Benchmark domestic equity indices fell around half a per cent today. The Sensex slipped 417 points to close at 76 thousand and 887, while the Nifty dipped 97 points to settle at 23 thousand and 996. However, the broader market indices on the National Stock Exchange ended in the green. The Midcap 100...

April 28, 2026 7:07 PM

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Major Asian & European markets display negative trend

    Major Asian stock market indices displayed negative trend today. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index plunged over one per cent, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index shed almost one per cent, China's Shanghai Composite index lost 0.2 per cent, and Singapore’s Straits Times index dipped 0.1 per cent. In contrast, Sou...

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