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- Business
- April 16, 2026
Middle-Income Economies To Drive Global Growth Amid Fresh Hurdles: WEF
Middle-income economies are set to power the next phase of global expansion, even as the world economy confronts a new wave of structural challenges, according to a latest report by the World Economic Forum (WEF).In its report, “Growth in the New Economy: Towards a Blueprint,” th Read More
- Business
- April 16, 2026
Dollar Hangs Near Six-Week Lows As Investors Bet On Iran Peace Deal
The US dollar held near its lowest level since early March against major currencies on Thursday, as hopes for a peace deal with Iran buoyed sentiment and encouraged traders to shed safe-haven positions.President Donald Trump said the US-Israeli war on Iran was “close to over,” wh Read More
- Business
- April 16, 2026
Steel To Stay Costly Through 2026, India To Lead Demand Rebound in 2027
Steel Prices I India: Global steel demand is likely to remain weak in the near term as the World Steel Association sees growth of just 0.3 per cent in 2026, with a stronger recovery only coming in 2027, according to a report by Centrum. China remains the main drag on demand, whil Read More
- Business
- April 16, 2026
INR vs USD: Rupee Opens 9 Paise Higher At 93.28 Against US Dollar
Rupee vs USD: The rupee opened 9 paise higher at 93.28 against the US dollar on Thursday, April 16, as a result of growing optimism around the potential Iran ceasefire, however, gains were capped by persistent dollar demand from importers and companies with overseas borrowings.Af Read More
- Business
- April 16, 2026
Stock Market Opening Bell: Sensex Surges 0.73%, Nifty 50 Rises 0.64%
Stock Market Opening Bell: The Indian benchmark stock market indices Nifty 50, and Sensex witnessed a gap up opening on Thursday, April 16, after rising hopes pinned to a possible de-escalation in the Middle East after the second round of US-Iran peace talks.The Sensex rose 0.73% Read More
- Business
- April 16, 2026
The Indiana Jones Of Emerging Markets: Mark Mobius Passes Away At 89
Mark Mobius, an ace investor and and a visionary in identifying and investing in developing economies such as India, passed away at the age of 89 on April 15, This news was circulated via a post on his LinkedIn page, attributed to his spokeswoman, Kylie Wong.What Earned Mobius Th Read More
- Business
- April 16, 2026
Stock Market Today: How Will Sensex, Nifty 50 Trade On April 16?
The Indian stock market benchmark bourses Sensex and Nifty 50 are expected to witness a gap up opening, following the rally in global markets as a result of rising expectation over the second round US-Iran peace talks and de-escalation in the Middle East conflict.The trends on Gi Read More
- Business
- April 15, 2026
ED Arrests Anil Ambani’s Close Aides Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, Amit Barpa in ₹1000s Crore Money Laundering Case
New Delhi: On Wednesday, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Amitabh Jhunjhunwala and Amit Bapna, both former Reliance Group senior executives, in connection with an alleged bank loan fraud and money laundering case involving crores of rupees. The two were arrested under th Read More
- Business
- April 15, 2026
TCS Nashik Case: Absconding HR Manager Nida Khan Files For Bail; Ops Manager Chanani Remanded
The legal proceedings in the TCS Nashik sexual exploitation and religious coercion case intensified on Wednesday, with a Nashik court sending a senior operations manager to judicial custody while the primary absconding accused moved for anticipatory bail.Ashwini Chanani, who serv Read More
- Business
- April 15, 2026
Gold Hits Record ₹1.5 Lakh: Expert Analysis on Whether to Buy Now or Wait for a Geopolitical Correction
Gold prices in India reached ₹1.5 lakh per 10 grams (24K) today, April 13, 2026, as the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz continues to squeeze global supply chains and drive spot prices near $4,720 per ounce.The rally has triggered a debate over whether the current price is Read More
