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July 13, 2026 8:02 PM

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India’s Exports Rise 11.37% to Over $232 Billion in April–June

India’s total exports during April to June this year is estimated at over 232 billion US dollar registering a positive growth of 11.37 percent as compared to same period last year. Commerce and Industry Ministry said that the total exports for June this year is estimated at 73.45 Billion US dollar, ...

July 12, 2026 5:43 PM

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Gold and silver prices decline over week

In the bullion market, gold and silver prices declined over the week.   At the Multi Commodity Exchange, Gold futures for the August contract shed 2.6 per cent during the week to settle at 1,43,478 rupees per 10 grams. Meanwhile, Silver futures for the September contract plunged 6.2 per cent to clos...

July 12, 2026 5:06 PM

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FPIs turn net buyers of Indian equities after four months

After four consecutive months of selling, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have turned net buyers of Indian equities. According to the latest depository data, FPIs have invested 15 thousand 157 crore rupees in the domestic stock market so far this month. Weakness in the global semiconductor trade ...

July 10, 2026 7:12 PM

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Oil prices up

 Global crude oil prices rose today as renewed geopolitical concerns reignited worries about supply disruptions. Brent crude was trading 0.7 per cent up at 76 US dollars and 84 cents per barrel. West Texas Intermediate crude was trading over half a per cent up at 72 US dollars and 48 cents per barre...

July 10, 2026 7:08 PM

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Gold, silver prices down

  In the Indian bullion market, 24-carat gold was trading 0.8 per cent down at 1.44,720 rupees per 10 grams, while Silver was trading 1.8 per cent down at 2,22,610 rupees per kilogram a short while ago.  At the Multi-Commodity Exchange, Gold for the August contract was trading 0.7 per cent down at 1...

July 10, 2026 4:45 PM

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SIP contributions increased by 2.7% in June compared to May

Inflows into Indian equity mutual funds accelerated over 26 per cent to 28,973 crore rupees in June, compared with 22,908 crore rupees in May. According to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) contributions stood at 31,781 crore rupees in...

July 10, 2026 6:12 PM

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Domestic markets end bit higher with 1% hike

Benchmark domestic equity indices ended over one per cent higher today led by broad-based buying. The Sensex rose 828 points to close at 77 thousand 569. The Nifty also climbed 244 points to settle at 24 thousand 207. The broader markets on the National Stock Exchange outperformed the frontline indi...

July 9, 2026 5:36 PM

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Rupee appreciates by 18 paise to close at 95.38 against US dollar

  In the forex market today, the rupee appreciated by 18 paise to close at 95 rupees and 38 paise against the US dollar. The dollar index, which indicates the US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, was trading at 101 in intra-day trade today.

July 9, 2026 10:03 PM

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Asian markets end on positive note

Most Asian stock market indices ended on a positive note today. China's Shanghai Composite index climbed over 1.6 per cent, Japan's Nikkei 225 gained 1.4 per cent, Singapore’s Strait Times index added 1.2 per cent and South Korea's Kospi rose over 0.6 per cent. In contrast, Taiwan's Taiex dropped ov...