Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled more than 1 per cent on Friday amid a broad-based selloff led by metal, IT and commodity stocks, tracking weak global market cues.In a volatile session, the 30-share BSE Sensex fell 1,048.16 points, or 1.25 per cent, to close at 82,626.76. During the day, the benchmark tanked 1,140.37…
Issuing such approval to Reliance may accelerate Venezuela’s crude shipments. (AI image) Reliance Industries (RIL) has been granted a general licence by the Donald Trump administration that will allow the company to crude oil directly from Venezuela without breaching any existing sanctions, a Reuters report has said.According to the report, this general licence permits the…
The broader intraday structure remains weak following the sharp sell-off, and rallies toward resistance are likely to attract fresh selling pressure. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are struggling to retain higher levels and a sell on rise intra-day strategy is recommended by Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP…
Tech shares continued to trade in red on Friday, extending losses as fears of disruption from artificial intelligence and fading hopes of an early interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve continued to weigh down investor sentiment. At 9:50 am, the Nifty IT index slumped 4.59%, or 1,520 points, to trade at 31,639, reflecting…
MUMBAI: HUL has acquired the remaining 49% stake in D2C brand Oziva for Rs 824 crore, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company. HUL bought an initial 51% majority stake in the brand in Dec 2022.Oziva, a plant-based, clean-label consumer wellness brand which focuses on spaces such as lifestyle protein and hair & beauty…
Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Bajaj Broking Research recommends buying Tata Power, and Manappuram Finance as the top stocks picks for February 13, 2026 with a 3-month timeframe for target. It also shares its view on Nifty and Bank Nifty: Index View: NIFTY Indian benchmark indices traded within a narrow…
India will receive concessional duty access for garments made using American yarn and cotton under the proposed trade agreement with the United States, similar to benefits currently available to Bangladesh, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.The US has reduced reciprocal tariffs on Bangladeshi goods to 19%, though garments attract zero duty only…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday issued draft directions to revise and consolidate guidelines on the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme, aimed at expanding coverage, streamlining operational aspects and addressing emerging requirements in the agriculture sector.The central bank has invited comments and feedback on the draft guidelines from regulated entities, members of the…
India’s unique talent pool would be its biggest strength in weathering the US immigration crackdown. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s hike in H-1B visa fee – an important visa programme – may have a limited impact on India’s IT sector which currently uses this visa provision extensively. Trump has introduced a weighted H-1B visa…
TOI correspondent from Washington: A rare congressional rebuke of President Donald Trump’s Canada tariffs, a presidential rant targeting a flagship US-Canada bridge, and an impending Supreme Court ruling on emergency trade powers are converging to deepen uncertainty around American trade policy — and raising fresh doubts about the durability of the fledgling US-India trade framework.On…
