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Andhra Pradesh’s Visakhapatnam Refinery commissioned HPCL’s Residue Upgradation Facility, featuring three of the world’s heaviest reactors. The upgrade, part of the Visakh Refinery Modernisation Project, enhances fuel production, energy security, and regional socio-economic growth, supporting India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative

Trump’s plan to take control of Venezuela’s oil industry is unlikely to affect oil prices immediately. Years of mismanagement and sanctions have left production low, requiring massive investment and political stability before output can significantly rise

SBI Israel is facilitating trade between India and Israel in Indian rupees, including payments through Special Rupee Vostro Accounts. The move supports bilateral trade, remittances from Indian workers, and growing economic ties amid FTA discussions and strategic cooperation

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Monday, weighed down by losses in blue-chip IT stocks. Asian markets traded mixed, while investors remained cautious amid geopolitical concerns and recent US action in Venezuela.

US President Donald Trump warned India over Russian oil purchases, saying tariffs could be raised quickly. He claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi understood Washington’s displeasure, while Senator Lindsey Graham linked reduced Russian oil imports to US tariff pressure

The rupee weakened by 4 paise to 90.24 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday as geopolitical tensions following US military action in Venezuela boosted demand for the greenback, despite lower crude prices offering limited support.

Andhra Pradesh has become India’s top investment destination in FY26, attracting over 25% of total proposed investments. Backed by reforms, infrastructure and policy clarity, the State is emerging as a key driver of India’s next industrial growth phase.

Seven of India’s top-10 valued firms added over Rs 1.23 lakh crore in market capitalisation last week, tracking a broader market rally. Reliance Industries led the gains, while TCS, Infosys and Bajaj Finance saw valuation declines

Chinese rival BYD, which sold 2.26 million vehicles last year, is now the biggest EV maker

The Federation of All India Farmer Associations has urged the Centre to roll back higher excise duties on tobacco products, warning that steep taxes could hurt farmers, trigger smuggling and undermine revenue neutrality promised under GST reforms.

The rupee traded range-bound on Friday, appreciating six paise to 89.92 against the US dollar amid thin liquidity and RBI intervention. Forex traders expect USD/INR to remain in a narrow band despite foreign fund outflows.

Indian equities opened higher on Friday as Sensex and Nifty gained in early trade, led by Reliance Industries and domestic institutional buying, despite continued foreign investor selling, firm Asian markets, and a modest rise in global crude oil prices benchmark

Securities and Exchange Board of India has barred 26 individuals from the securities market for manipulating DU Digital Global shares on the SME platform, ordering disgorgement of Rs 98.78 lakh and imposing penalties of Rs 1.85 crore over an artificial price surge

Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty began the first trading session of 2026 on a positive note, supported by steady domestic institutional buying and gains in Reliance Industries. Global cues remained limited as major overseas markets were closed for New Year’s Day.

The rupee began 2026 on a weak note, slipping 11 paise to 89.99 against the US dollar in early trade amid sustained foreign fund outflows. However, strong macro fundamentals and forex reserves continue to offer stability, traders said.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened 2026 higher, buoyed by domestic institutional buying and gains in Reliance Industries. Thin global cues aided cautious optimism, despite FII selling. Markets extended 2025 momentum after strong annual gains in early trade Thursday session

Young India Skills University in Telangana is a pioneering institution preparing India's youth for a future that blends high-tech proficiency with vocational mastery, says Mahindra Group Chairman

Maintaining financial stability and strengthening financial system remain RBI north star, says Malhotra in his foreword in the latest edition of RBI Financial Stability Report

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has frozen Vodafone-Idea's AGR dues of Rs 87,695 crore, allowing the compnay to start paying from FY2031-32 and clear the amount by 2040-41

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Wednesday, snapping recent losing streaks amid sustained buying by domestic institutional investors. The recovery came despite weak global cues and continued selling by foreign investors, market data showed.

The rupee declined 15 paise to 89.90 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, pressured by continued foreign fund outflows and subdued equity markets. Forex traders said sustained FPI selling and trade uncertainties are weighing on the local currency.

The rupee appreciated 3 paise to 89.95 against the US dollar in early trade, supported by a weaker greenback and strong IIP data. However, foreign fund outflows, higher crude prices and weak equities limited further gains

Indian equities opened lower on Tuesday, with Sensex and Nifty slipping amid sustained foreign fund outflows and weak global cues. Select banking, metal and cement stocks dragged markets, despite gains in telecom, ports and auto shares during early morning trade

India’s government says RIL and BP built larger-than-required facilities at KG-D6 fields and failed to meet output targets