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- Business
- April 17, 2026
Rupee Surges 28 Paise to 92.86 against US Dollar as US-Iran Peace Talks Boost Sentiment
The Indian Rupee showed strong upward momentum on Friday, appreciating by 28 paise to reach 92.86 against the US Dollar in early deals. The currency’s strength comes at a time when global investors are pivoting back to riskier assets. This is encouraged by a visible de-escalation Read More
- Business
- April 17, 2026
Sensex Jumps 300 Pts, Nifty Surge on Middle East Peace Hopes; HUL, Maruti Lead Gains
Indian equity markets stayed in the green during mid-morning trade on Friday, with the BSE Sensex rising over 300 points as easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East provided a much-needed tailwind for global risk assets.As of 10:30 AM IST, the BSE Sensex was trading at 78, Read More
- Business
- April 16, 2026
From 4th Hopes to 6th Place: Why India Slipped in Global GDP Rankings Despite 6.5% Growth
India has slipped to the position of the world’s sixth-largest economy, according to the latest data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This is a reversal for a nation that only months ago was hailed as the fourth-largest global economic power.The IMF’s April 2026 World Read More
- Business
- April 16, 2026
From KPIT to Apollo Tubes: Inside Mark Mobius’ Final India Portfolio and 2026 Vision
Mark Mobius, the pioneer of emerging markets investing who famously dubbed India “the real future,” passed away on Wednesday at the age of 89.Even in his final months, Mobius remained a vocal proponent of the Indian growth story. He maintained a 30% portfolio allocation to the co Read More
- Business
- April 16, 2026
Key Factors Reshaping Jewellery Buying This Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya continues to remain one of the most significant occasions for jewellery purchases in India, with gold and silver retaining their traditional importance as preferred investment options, this year it will be celebrated on Sunday, April 19.This year, changing consume Read More
- Business
- April 16, 2026
How El Nino-Driven Weaker Monsoon Rains Could Impact India
India’s weather office has forecast a below-average monsoon in 2026, with an El Nino expected to develop and weigh on rainfall in the latter half of the June to September season.In the past, India has seen below-average rainfall in most El Nino years, at times triggering severe d Read More
- Business
- April 16, 2026
No Relief for Anil Ambani: Supreme Court Allows Banks to Proceed With ‘Fraud’ Classification
Industrialist Anil Ambani faced a major legal setback on Thursday as the Supreme Court refused to stop banks from classifying his loan accounts as “fraudulent.”A three-judge bench, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, dismissed Ambani’s petition against a recent Bombay High Read More
- Business
- April 16, 2026
Silicon Valley’s Favorite Shoe Brand Dumps Footwear for AI Chips, And the Stock Soared 876%
Allbirds Inc. (NASDAQ: BIRD), the eco-friendly footwear pioneer that once defined Silicon Valley’s aesthetic, has liquidated its retail legacy to gamble on the global AI hardware shortage.In a single trading session on Wednesday, April 15, the company’s shares jumped 876% from a Read More
- Business
- April 16, 2026
India’s Growth Rate A Bright Spot Amid US-Iran Tensions, Says IMF Chief
Amid the global oil and gas supply crisis triggered by the US-Iran conflict, IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva noted that India’s growth is more than two times higher than the average global growth.”Economies that have these strong fundamentals, have the dynamism like India does, th Read More
- Business
- April 16, 2026
SpiceJet’s 42% Surge: Why is the Stock Flying as the Airline Warns of ‘Collapse’?
Shares of SpiceJet Limited extended their winning streak on Thursday. It hit the 5% upper circuit for the fifth time in six sessions as speculative demand continues to overwhelm the airline’s deepening financial and legal woes.As of 12:30 PM IST, the stock was trading at ₹14.14, Read More
