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The rupee declined 11 paise to settle at 95.28 against the US dollar, pressured by a firm greenback and higher crude oil prices. FII inflows provided some support, while uncertainty over West Asia talks weighed on the local currency

The government collected Rs 10,463 crore in customs duty on gold, silver and platinum between May 13 and August 2, Parliament was informed. Gold accounted for Rs 10,040 crore, while silver and platinum contributed Rs 328 crore and Rs 95 crore

Indian equity markets traded mildly higher on Monday, supported by resilient domestic demand, strong corporate earnings and continued foreign investor buying. Sensex and Nifty gained around 0.2 per cent, while healthcare and IT stocks advanced as crude oil prices rose

Titan Managing Director Ajoy Chawla said the company's growth momentum has continued into July after a strong first quarter. He expects healthy jewellery growth, stable gold prices and rising demand across business segments to support Titan's growth trajectory and FY30 targets

Crude oil prices, West Asia tensions and upcoming inflation data are expected to influence Indian stock markets this week. Investors will also track Strait of Hormuz developments, foreign investor flows and quarterly earnings, while CPI and WPI data are due

Four of India’s top 10 most valued companies gained nearly Rs 1.43 lakh crore in market capitalisation last week, led by SBI, while six firms lost around Rs 1.23 lakh crore. Sensex and Nifty ended higher despite market volatility and uncertainties

The Finance Ministry has clarified that UPI payments will remain free for consumers, with any future merchant discount rate (MDR) applicable only to select high-value merchant transactions at nominal rates.

Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah urged urban cooperative banks to change their perception of the RBI, citing its recent support for the sector. He also called for all 1,400 UCBs to join NUCFDC, highlighting its benefits in technology, compliance and cybersecurity

The US Senate's approval of a bill allowing tariffs of up to 100 per cent on major importers of Russian energy has raised concerns over Indian engineering exports. EEPC India warned that additional levies could affect the competitiveness of Indian shipments

The government has signed strategic MoUs with industry leaders and ecosystem enablers to strengthen support for DPIIT-recognised startups. The partnerships aim to improve access to digital payments, technology, mentorship, investment, global markets, skilling and capacity-building opportunities

Crude oil prices may remain volatile next week as markets monitor developments around the Strait of Hormuz. Experts said the Indian rupee could strengthen further against the US dollar if geopolitical risks remain contained and crude prices stay under pressure

Indian equity benchmarks posted weekly gains for the second consecutive week, supported by lower crude oil prices and strong Q1 FY27 earnings. Nifty gained 0.77 per cent, while Sensex added 0.52 per cent during the week amid broad-based buying.

India’s gig economy is not just a story of flexibility and opportunity, but also one of workers paying the price of that flexibility through skipped meals, poor nutrition, and declining health

While the private sector’s rising R&D spending is a welcome shift, it alone cannot bridge India’s technology gap

The government held technical discussions with Meta over deepfakes, child sexual abuse material and unlabelled AI-generated content on its platforms. Meta explained its systems and proposed solutions, while officials sought specific measures and results to address harmful content and algorithmic concerns

The rupee ended nearly flat on Friday, gaining 2 paise to 95.20 against the US dollar, as risk aversion over uncertain Iran-Oman negotiations and higher crude prices weighed on sentiment. Markets remained cautious ahead of the weekend and US jobs data

Crude oil futures rose 0.37 per cent to Rs 7,404 per barrel on the Multi Commodity Exchange amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Global benchmark crude prices also advanced as markets tracked developments involving Iran and Israel

Gold futures climbed Rs 1,272 to Rs 1.50 lakh per 10 grams on the Multi Commodity Exchange as traders created fresh positions amid firm spot demand. Globally, gold futures also advanced more than 1 per cent in New York

FSSAI has penalised AWL Agri Business Ltd for manufacturing and selling substandard fortified sunflower cooking oil under the Fortune brand. A Goa sample failed laboratory tests due to inadequate Vitamin D levels, violating food fortification standards under the Food Safety Act

Akasa Air has launched Akasa Elevate, its first loyalty programme, as the airline celebrates four years of operations. Members can earn points on eligible flights and ancillary services, while passengers who flew since April 1 can claim points retrospectively.

SEBI's FY26 report showed domestic institutional investors invested a record Rs 8.5 lakh crore, offsetting FPI outflows of Rs 1.8 lakh crore. Strong mutual fund inflows, rising demat accounts and record capital raising underscored the resilience of India's capital markets

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened lower on Friday as financial stocks declined and crude oil prices rose. Investor sentiment remained cautious amid geopolitical concerns, while global markets delivered mixed cues following losses on Wall Street

The rupee depreciated 16 paise to close at 95.24 against the US dollar on Thursday, weighed down by a firmer dollar index and foreign fund outflows. Lower crude oil prices limited losses, while domestic equity markets ended higher

PhonePe has launched fixed deposit distribution in partnership with banks and NBFCs while introducing the Daily RD, a digital micro-savings product with investments starting at Rs 100 per day. The platform enables users to open, manage and withdraw deposits digitally