Asian markets down, European indices trading in green

August 7, 2026 8:07 PM

views 203

Asian markets down, European indices trading in green

In the Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi index dropped 0.6 per cent, and Japan's Nikkei 225 dipped 0.1 per cent. Major European indices were trading on a positive note today. Germany's DAX added over 0.8 per cent, while London's FTSE 100 rose more than 0.7 per cent, when reports last came in. 

PM Modi to address 57th convocation of IIT Delhi tomorrow

August 7, 2026 8:00 PM

views 253

PM Modi to address 57th convocation of IIT Delhi tomorrow

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 57th convocation ceremony of IIT Delhi tomorrow. He will address more than three thousand graduating students, including undergraduate and postgraduate students and 587 Ph.D. scholars. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi today, Director, IIT Del...

NBFC loan growth at 14.4% in June 2026 as compared to last year: RBI

August 7, 2026 7:57 PM

views 426

NBFC loan growth at 14.4% in June 2026 as compared to last year: RBI

  The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said, credit extended by Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) grew by 14.4 per cent year-on-year in June 2026, compared to 11.1 per cent a year earlier.   According to the RBI, credit to agriculture and allied activities rose 17.9 per cent, up from 5.1 per cent a...

Tripura celebrates National Handloom Day with Vocal for Local initiative

August 7, 2026 7:21 PM

views 175

Tripura celebrates National Handloom Day with Vocal for Local initiative

  On the occasion of National Handloom Day, Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha extended his heartfelt greetings to the state's weavers and artisans. In a message, the Chief Minister said that the dedication, creativity, and exceptional craftsmanship of weavers have played a crucial role in preser...

India’s Forex rose by over $10bn during last week of July

August 7, 2026 7:16 PM

views 599

India’s Forex rose by over $10bn during last week of July

  India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by 10.5 billion US dollars (USD) to 692.8 billion US dollars during the week ended July 31. According to the Reserve Bank of India data, Foreign currency assets, the largest component of the reserves, increased by 8.7 billion USD to 564.6 billion USD during t...