HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank lead gains NEW DELHI: In a week, the market valuation of eight of the top 10 most valued firms surged by ₹4,13,003.23 crore, with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest gainers. HDFC Bank added ₹91,282.67 crore, taking its market valuation to ₹12,47,478.57 crore, while ICICI Bank’s valuation jumped [...]
Dollar Surges Amid US-Iran Tensions: Markets Grapple with Uncertainty The dollar surged in late Sunday trading as investors turned to the U.S. currency following unsuccessful peace negotiations between Washington and Tehran. President Trump's announcement of a U.S. Navy blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, a key international energy route, has exacerbated market tensions, driving up oil prices over 30% and sparking inflation worries. Initial investor optimism after a temporary U.S.-Iran ceasefire was short-lived, leading to reversals in previous market maneuvers. According to City Index's Fiona Cincotta, the market shed optimism as the talks transitioned back into dollar-safe havens and volatile oil trades. Increased inflation expectations are guiding assumptions that central banks, including the European Central Bank and Bank of England, may consider interest rate hikes this year. Meanwhile, global equities have not fully recovered from their recent highs, and gold has declined in value as the dollar emerges as the preferred safe-haven.
In his Sunday column, Jim Cramer explored key battleground issues for the stock market such as the Iran war and software sell-off.
Rajasthan leads India's solar expansion with 27% of national capacity, yet faces significant power transmission challenges, leading to daily wastage of 1,500-2,000MW. This bottleneck impacts solar operators' revenue and investor confidence, despite a surge in new project registrations. Gujarat, however, outpaces Rajasthan in wind and rooftop solar capacity.
Real estate bizman duped of Rs 10 crore on investment pretext; 2 booked
After staging a sharp rebound following six straight weeks of decline, the Indian stock market is heading into the new week with cautious optimism. While hopes of easing geopolitical tensions and a stable domestic macroeconomic backdrop lifted investor sentiment, global cues, corporate earnings, and currency movements are expected to dictate the market’s direction in the [...]
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Namo Ghat in Varanasi likely to host an Indian Air Force air show in late Oct 2025, with IAF officials assessing logistics and river water levels for scheduling.
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AI-driven layoffs cut 15,000 tech jobs on April 12, 2026. The shift drives 35% more funding into cybersecurity startups addressing AI risks, per PitchBook.