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August 23, 2026 4:27 PM
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Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have remained net buyers of Indian equities so far in August. According to the latest depository data, FPIs have invested 23,544 crore rupees in the domestic stock market till now in August. Of the total investment, 14,118 crore rupees came through purchases on sto...
August 23, 2026 4:11 PM
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In the bullion market, gold and silver prices extended their gains for a third consecutive week, supported by a weaker US dollar and easing expectations of an imminent Federal Reserve rate hike. Adding to the positive sentiment, the US Treasury’s decision to double its long-dated bond buybacks pushe...
August 22, 2026 6:49 PM
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today said its special US dollar-Indian rupee (USD-INR) forex swap facility has received forex inflows of 72.85 billion US dollars till August 21, 2026. Of the total inflows, Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR-B] deposits accounted for the overwhelming majori...
August 22, 2026 6:40 PM
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Benchmark domestic equity indices declined for the second consecutive week, as renewed global tensions, elevated crude oil prices, and uncertainty in global bond markets weighed on investor sentiment. During the week, the 30-share Sensex at the Bombay Stock Exchange shed 468 points, or 0.6 per cen...
August 22, 2026 6:34 PM
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Global crude oil prices rose to near four-week highs as the 60-day US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MOU) expired this week without a permanent peace agreement. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, with Iran insisting that it will remain shut until Washington meets Tehran’s demands, w...
August 22, 2026 8:56 AM
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The government has said that a total of 29 Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) have been reported under the revised framework as of the 20th of this month, involving proposed FDI of more than ₹4,800 crore. These investments span a range of sectors, including Information Technology, Artificial Intellige...
August 21, 2026 7:59 PM
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The unincorporated establishments in the non-agriculture sector continued their growth momentum in the first quarter of this financial year. Despite global uncertainties, the sector grew 9.2 per cent year-on-year for the April to June quarter, according to the Quarterly Bulletin of Unincorporated Se...
August 21, 2026 7:32 PM
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India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by 9.90 billion US dollars (USD) to 716.9 billion US dollars during the week ended August 14. According to the Reserve Bank of India data, Foreign currency assets, the largest component of the reserves, increased by 7.2 billion USD to 581.85 billion USD ...
August 19, 2026 10:13 PM
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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said he preferred to wait for greater clarity on the inflation trajectory before considering any change in the policy rate. According to the minutes of the Monetary Policy Committee meeting held from 3rd to 5th August, the MPC unanimously ...
August 19, 2026 5:27 PM
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Young workers are driving the growth of India's formal employment, with 79 per cent of new Universal Account Numbers generated during 2025-26 belonging to people aged between 18 and 30 years. According to a report, Pulse FY2026, more than 57,000 new UANs were generated during the year. The 21 to 2...
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