India's $2 billion state stake sales buck equity market slowdownIndia's government secured a significant $2 billion from stake sales in state-run companies last quarter, a rare positive for the subdued c...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq post best quarter since 2020 despite Iran warIndian markets closed the quarter on a high, mirroring global trends with significant gains for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, driven by optimism ...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.35 AM IST
Why is Dow Jones down while S&P 500 and Nasdaq up today, and will US stock market continue to witness mixed trends? Explained as Wall Street ends winning half of 2026 with mixed openingWall Street opened with mixed performance on the final trading day of the first half of 2026. While the Dow Jones slipped, the S&P 500 and ...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz: Strategic chokepoint in shadow of geopoliticsThe Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for the global trade of crude oil and liquefied natural gas, is at the centre of disputes in negotia...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
AI: Wisdom, no guaranteeAncient wisdom from the Gita and mythology highlights the critical need for responsibility and moral values when wielding power. Stories li...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
Alternatives to OpenAI, Anthropic: With US prime AI off the table, India opts for fine ChinaChinese open-source models, already popular among startups due to lower costs, may now make their way to large enterprises looking to avoid...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.41 PM IST
India lifts curbs on retail sale of petrol, diesel to commercial buyers from July 1India has removed restrictions on commercial buyers purchasing petrol and diesel from retail outlets, effective July 1. These emergency mea...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Russia could attack NATO one year after Ukraine war: Dutch govtRussia could launch a "limited" military campaign against a NATO country just one year after the war in Ukraine ends, the Dutch defence min...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Made in India, deployed abroad: The expanding map of India's arms exportsIndia's defence exports are soaring, with deals for BrahMos missiles with Vietnam and Indonesia signaling a significant shift. This surge, ...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Why are oil prices rising today, and will Brent crude futures and US WTI prices continue to go up? Oil prices gain after renewed US-Iran strikes and Strait of Hormuz disruptionWhy are oil prices rising today, and will Brent crude futures and US WTI prices continue to go up? Oil prices increased after renewed attac...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.04 AM IST
Will Sensex, Nifty extend gains or turn volatile? Q1 updates, F&O expiry among 8 factors set to steer stock market this weekIndian markets head into a crucial week with investors tracking Q1 business updates, June F&O expiry, auto sales data, FII flows, crude oil...
28 Jun, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Housing sales in top 9 cities rise 19% in Q2 2026 as supply jumps 43%; Bengaluru leads demand: PropEquityIndia’s residential real estate market remained strong in Q2 2026, with housing sales across the top nine cities rising 19% year-on-year an...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
Oil falls to pre-war levels on rising Middle East supplyOil prices have dropped to pre-Iran war levels as increased Middle Eastern supply overshadows demand worries. Flows through the Strait of H...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Housing sales rise 19% in Apr-Jun across 9 cities despite global uncertaintiesDespite facing global economic challenges, Indian housing sales posted a staggering 19% increase, exceeding 1.12 lakh units from April to J...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Hormuz reopening to ease supply chains, strengthen energy security: DovalIndia expressed cautious optimism regarding the US-Iran understanding and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, according to National Secu...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
After BrahMos, India may have found its next military bestsellerIndia’s defence export story, long centred on the BrahMos supersonic missile, may be expanding to include a new system gaining global atten...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Trump warns Iran: Stop Lebanon proxies or face ‘harder’ US strikesUS President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, demanding an immediate halt to proxy activities in Lebanon. Trump threatened ...
21 Jun, 2026, 07.28 PM IST