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India and the EU will announce the conclusion of their 18-year-long free trade agreement on January 27. The pact aims to reduce duties on over 90% of goods, enhance services trade, and diversify exports amid US tariffs. India seeks zero-duty access for textiles and leather, while the EU targets autos, wine, and high-tech sectors.
Indian markets closed lower on January 23, 2026, led by a sharp fall in Adani Group, Eternal, and IndiGo shares. BSE Sensex fell 769.67 points to 81,537.7, while NSE Nifty50 declined 241.25 points to 25,048.65. Broader indices also slipped, with Nifty Midcap 100 down 1.8% and Nifty Smallcap 100 down 1.95%.
Amazon aims to reduce its corporate workforce further, with a second round of layoffs expected next week as part of its ongoing restructuring efforts. The company had previously cut 14,000 jobs in October, approximately half the planned total. Sources familiar with the matter say this round will be similar in size and could start immediately.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade today, with slight increases. The Sensex rose over 80 points to trade above 82,300, while the Nifty gained more than 30 points, staying above 25,300. Market sentiment remains cautious. Meanwhile, the rupee is trading at 91.50 against the US dollar, influenced by global […]
Indian stock markets closed higher on Thursday, ending a three-day decline as easing geopolitical tensions boosted sentiment. The Sensex rose 398 points to 82,307, while Nifty gained 132 points to 25,290. PSU banks and media stocks led gains, while mid- and small-cap indices also advanced on broad-based buying.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The Sensex started trading today at 82459.66, up at 550.03 points or 0.67%, and the Nifty was at 25344.15, up at 186.65 points or 0.74%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 91.53 against the dollar.
Deepinder Goyal will step down as Eternal’s Group CEO on February 1, 2026, focusing on higher-risk ventures outside the company. Albinder Dhindsa will succeed him. The announcement follows Eternal receiving GST demand orders worth over Rs 27.56 crore for 2020–2022, which the company plans to appeal. Goyal will remain Vice Chairman.
Brand Finance 2026 released its list of the world’s strongest IT services brands, with Accenture securing the top spot. Five Indian companies made the top ten: Infosys third, TCS fourth, HCL Tech seventh, Tech Mahindra ninth, and Wipro tenth. IBM, Capgemini, and Cognizant also featured among the leading global IT brands.
Indian markets closed lower for the third straight session on January 21, 2026, amid rising geopolitical tensions. Sensex fell 271 points to 81,909, while Nifty ended at 25,158. Banking, chemicals and consumer durables dragged indices. Metals and oil & gas stocks gained. Midcap and smallcap indices also declined.
At the start of the new year, commercial gas cylinder prices increased significantly. The 19-kg commercial cylinder rose by ₹111 to ₹1,912.50 in Hyderabad, while the 5-kg FTL cylinder went up by ₹27. Household 14.2-kg cylinders remain unchanged, providing some relief. The price hike will add extra costs for hotels and restaurants.
Here are the silver prices per 10 grams today in top cities of India. ★ Chennai – ₹3,400, ★ Mumbai – ₹3,250, ★ Delhi – ₹3,250, ★ Kolkata – ₹3,250, ★HYD – ₹3,400, ★ Bangalore – ₹3,250, ★ Kerala – ₹3,400, ★ Pune – ₹3,250, ★Ahmedabad – ₹3,250, ★ Jaipur – ₹3,201, ★ Lucknow – […]
Here are the 24-karat gold prices per 10 grams today in the cities. ★Chennai: ₹1,55,460 ★Mumbai: ₹1,54,800 ★Delhi: ₹1,54,950 ★Kolkata: ₹1,54,800 ★Bangalore: ₹1,54,800 ★HYD: ₹1,54,800 ★Ahmedabad: ₹1,54,850 ★Jaipur: ₹1,49,920 ★Lucknow: ₹1,49,920 ★Vijayawada: ₹1,54,800 ★Nagpur: ₹1,54,800 ★Chandigarh: ₹1,49,920 and ★Bhubaneswar: ₹1,54,800.
Here are the 24-karat gold prices per 10 grams today in the cities. ★Chennai: ₹1,55,460 ★Mumbai: ₹1,54,800 ★Delhi: ₹1,54,950 ★Kolkata: ₹1,54,800 ★Bangalore: ₹1,54,800 ★HYD: ₹1,54,800 ★Ahmedabad: ₹1,54,850 ★Jaipur: ₹1,49,920 ★Lucknow: ₹1,49,920 ★Vijayawada: ₹1,54,800 ★Nagpur: ₹1,54,800 ★Chandigarh: ₹1,49,920 and ★Bhubaneswar: ₹1,54,800.
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.