Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stated that high tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump have significantly impacted India. He claimed that over 1.35 lakh people in Surat lost their jobs, particularly in the seafood and manufacturing sectors. Tharoor emphasized the need for India to diversify its export markets to mitigate such external shocks.
Indian domestic stock markets closed with gains today and will reopen on Monday, September 15. On the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Sensex gained 356.15 points to end at 81,904.16, while the NSE Nifty-50 gained 109.03 points to close at 25,114.40. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee traded at 88.06 against the US dollar.
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Several trade unions have raised concerns over the unplanned operation of the Raw Material Handling Plant (RMHP) at the Vizag Steel Plant. Layoffs of contract workers, poor conveyor maintenance, and the transfer of key officials are reportedly affecting RMHP’s efficiency. These issues are contributing to a rise in steel production costs.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Friday, September 12, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 81758.95, up at 210.22 points or 0.26%, and the Nifty was at 25074.45, up at 68.95 points or 0.28%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 88.38 against the dollar.
Swiggy’s Instamart will conduct its first annual sale. The Quick India Movement sale will start on Sept 19 and end on Sept 28. The sale provides discounts of up to 90% on smartphones, laptops, earbuds, smartwatches, speakers, power banks, and more. Buyers will also get an extra 10% off, up to Rs 1,000, with Axis […]
The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union filed a petition in the High Court, urging regulation of taxi fares by app-based aggregators. Citing arbitrary pricing, they demanded uniform fares, mandatory taximeters, and a transparent grievance redressal system. Justice K Sarath heard the plea and issued a notice to the state government for response.
Indian markets closed higher Thursday, with Sensex up 123.58 points at 81,548.73 and Nifty rising to 25,005.50. Banking, oil & gas stocks led gains, while IT and consumer durables lagged. NTPC and Axis Bank advanced, Infosys and Titan fell. Market breadth was positive, with NSE market cap reaching $5.14 trillion amid broader midcap and smallcap […]
The rupee fell by 5 paise to 88.16 against the US dollar in early trade, as markets await signals from ongoing India-US trade discussions. Forex traders noted the currency remained relatively stable, supported by optimism over a possible deal. The rupee is expected to trade between 87.50 and 88.40 in the near term.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Thursday, September 11, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 81217.30, down at 207.85 points or 0.26%, and the Nifty was at 24945.50, down at 27.60 points or 0.11%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 88.15 against the dollar.
After laying off 15,000 employees, Microsoft now wants staff to work from the office at least three days a week. Starting February 2026, workers near the Redmond office must follow the rule. Employees will get time to adjust. India’s plan is not announced yet, but a global rollout, including India, may happen in 2026.
Indian markets closed higher on Wednesday, with Sensex up 324 points at 81,425 and Nifty gaining 104 points to 24,973. IT and PSU bank stocks outperformed, while auto stocks dragged. Broader markets rose, market breadth remained positive, and total NSE market capitalization stood at $5.14 trillion.
The rupee rose 5 paise to 88.10 against the US dollar in early trade. Following FII inflows, the rupee falls and gains against foreign currencies. Earlier the rupee value depended on global crude prices amid conflicts. The bank exchange opened at 88.11 against the dollar for a few days, and it fell to 87.50. Now, […]
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 81504.36, up at 403.04 points or 0.50%, and the Nifty was at 24991.00, up at 122.40 points or 0.49%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 88.10 against the dollar.