The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Wednesday, January 21, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 82098.88, down at 81.59 points or 0.10%, and the Nifty was at 25224.15, down at 8.35 points or 0.03%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 91.21 against the dollar.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Tuesday, January 20, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 83105.37, down at 140.81 points or 0.17%, and the Nifty was at 25538.25, down at 47.25 points or 0.18%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 90.98 against the dollar.
The UAE has signed a $2.5 billion LNG deal with India’s Hindustan Petroleum, supplying 500,000 tonnes annually for 10 years via ADNOC Gas. The pact makes India the UAE’s largest gas customer and boosts trade ties. Announced during President Mohamed bin Zayed’s New Delhi visit, both nations also pledged deeper defence and cybersecurity cooperation.
Online shopping offers attract many customers, but fake ratings have become a serious problem. Experts warn that buyers are misled by 5-star reviews, thinking products are high quality. Platforms like Amazon and Flipkart often host artificially created reviews. The fake ratings influence customer decisions and can cause financial losses for unsuspecting shoppers.
Indian equities closed lower on Monday amid stock-specific pressure and cautious global cues. Sensex fell 324 points to 83,246, while Nifty settled at 25,586. Reliance, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank dragged markets after Q3 results. Realty, oil and gas, and media stocks declined, while FMCG and auto offered limited support. Midcaps and smallcaps also ended […]
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Monday, January 19, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 83139.74, down at 430.61 points or 0.52%, and the Nifty was at 25563.40, down at 130.95 points or 0.51%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 90.70 against the dollar.
Trump’s 50% tariffs on Indian exports severely impacted Gujarat’s diamond industry, causing wage cuts and job losses. In Surat, over 2.4 lakh students dropped out in 2025-26, a 341% rise. Families struggled to afford school fees, forcing children out of private schools. Lab-grown diamonds offer some relief but earnings remain far below natural diamond exports.
Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018 aims to deter high-value economic offenders from evading Indian law by fleeing abroad. It empowers courts to declare individuals with offences above ₹100 crore as fugitive economic offenders, confiscate their properties, including benami assets, and bar them from defending civil claims, ensuring faster recovery.
US Congressman Rich McCormick said India brings talent and investments to America, unlike Pakistan. He warned that alienating India would hurt US interests. Highlighting India’s strategic value, he acknowledged tensions over trade, tariffs, and Russian oil, but stressed strong India-US ties are vital.
Farmaan Hasan Khan from Bareilly, UP, has been named in Forbes 30 Under 30 India 2026 for Social Impact. As a youth leader and social activist, he runs healthcare camps, education programs, and women’s empowerment initiatives through his organizations. Recognized nationally, Khan emphasizes consistent action, honesty, and purpose in driving community change.
Indian equity markets ended on a strong note with benchmark indices posting solid gains. The Sensex climbed 186.64 points to close at 83,570.35, while the Nifty advanced 28.75 points to settle at 25,694.35. The rupee traded at 90.83 against the dollar. IT stocks led the rally, with Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, HCL Tech and TCS […]
A huge influx of devotees was witnessed today at the Goddess Kanaka Durgamma shrine atop Indrakiladri in Vijayawada, AP, today. Pilgrims arrived in large numbers to seek the deity’s blessings, creating heavy rush across the temple premises. Temple Chairman Radhakrishna personally reviewed the arrangements put in place to prevent any inconvenience for devotees.
The CCPA fined 13 e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, and Meta, ₹44 lakh for selling unauthorized walkie-talkies without proper frequency, ETA certification, or licensing disclosures. New guidelines mandate pre-listing checks, self-audits, stricter accountability, and preventive measures to avoid regulatory and national security risks.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Friday, January 16, 2026. The Sensex started trading today at 83536.72, up at 154.01 points or 0.18%, and the Nifty was at 25699.15, up at 33.55 points or 0.13%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 90.42 against the dollar.