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After two consecutive weeks of declines, Indian equity markets could see some consolidation, with crude oil prices and developments in the US-Iran conflict likely to remain key drivers of market sentiment, analysts said. Siddhartha Khemka, head of research, wealth management, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, said Brent crude prices above $90 a barrel would be closely…

Oil prices slip over $1 per barrel Oil prices eased more than $1 a barrel on Monday as investors booked profits ahead of a US announcement on new sanctions against Iran, with markets weighing the possibility of further disruption to Middle Eastern supplies.Brent crude declined 1.90% to $92.60 a barrel while WTI crude fell 1.96%…

FPIs pour Rs 23,544 crore into Indian equities in August as earnings recovery and rupee stability boost investor sentiment NEW DELHI: Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have accelerated buying in Indian equities this month, infusing Rs 23,544 crore so far as improving quarterly earnings, a stable rupee and better market prospects lift sentiment.The inflow comes after…

India steps up Latin America outreach, with Chile trade pact talks and engagements with Argentina, Brazil NEW DELHI: Amid the global turbulence, govt is stepping up its engagement with Latin America, seeking to diversify its trade basket with talks with Chile scheduled for later this week to finalise a comprehensive trade treaty.Commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal…

Centre to roll out ‘Kanda Express’ from Monday as onion prices surge 45% year-on-year NEW DELHI: In its bid to check rising prices of onion across different regions, govt will start offloading its buffer stock. As average price of the key kitchen commodity increased to Rs 42 per kg on Saturday, 45% higher than last…

New vehicle rules may curb high-beam glare, with two-wheelers switching automatically to low beam NEW DELHI: Automatic headlamps in two-wheelers will soon work only in passing beam (low beam) mode, and buses and other heavy vehicles will have to use genuine reflective tapes to improve visibility at night and in bad weather. Also, the use…

India’s derivatives market gets a Gen Z makeover, but losses pile up India’s equity derivatives market is seeing more young traders and investors from smaller towns, while people from lower-income groups are also making up a large part of the market, according to a Sebi study.Traders under the age of 30 made up 43% of…

Foreign investors pour Rs 23,544 crore into Indian equities in August Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have continued their return to Indian equities, with investments reaching Rs 23,544 crore in August so far. A recovery in quarterly earnings, a stable rupee and improving market prospects have helped lift sentiment towards Indian stocks.The August buying comes on…

Canada called off its trade negotiations with Trump administration on August 21, 2026. (AP file photo) Canada’s firm stance to call off trade negotiations with the US and the Donald Trump administration’s unpredictable policies hold key lessons for India, according to Ajay Srivastava, founder of Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).Canada called off its trade negotiations…

US fiscal strain deepens as $40 trillion debt milestone raises treasury yield risks (representative image) US fiscal deterioration is emerging as a growing risk for global markets, with rising Treasury yields potentially putting pressure on equities and limiting the Federal Reserve’s room for manoeuvre, brokerage firm Jefferies said in its latest research report.The brokerage said…