India’s exports rise 15.5% in June, trade deficit widens to $30.43 bn

During April-June this fiscal, exports increased 15.92 per cent to $129.32 billion, while imports rose 19.89 per cent to USD 216.18 billion.   India’s exports rose by 15.5 per cent to $40.41 billion in June, even as the trade deficit widened to $30.43 billion. Imports in June went up by about 31 per cent to…

Waterways Leisure shares hit 10% upper circuit a day after weak D-St debut

Despite Wednesday’s gains, the stock continues to trade nearly 9 per cent below its IPO price, though it is about 8 per cent higher than its listing-day low on the NSE   Shares of Waterways Leisure Tourism staged a sharp rebound on Wednesday, a day after a weak debut on the stock exchanges, with the…

Manufacturing PMI falls to 3-month low in June amid int’l demand slowdown

Output, new orders, exports and hiring lose momentum as softer demand and intense competition weigh on factory activity, though the sector remains in expansion territory   India’s private sector manufacturing activity expanded at its slowest pace in three months in June as growth in international sales, purchasing activity, employment and output moderated, a private survey…

US, Iran unveil 14-point interim pact to halt conflict, reopen Hormuz

The United States and Iran on Wednesday unveiled a 14-point interim agreement aimed at ending the ongoing conflict between the two countries, restoring commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and launching negotiations for a broader peace settlement.   The document, titled the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and the…

Hindalco sees steady Novelis earnings, strong domestic demand in 2027

Hindalco expects high double-digit growth in domestic aluminium ‌downstream business in FY27, driven by ramp-up at its new rolling facility, Aditya FRP, and expansion into higher-value products Hindalco Industries expects unit Novelis to deliver earnings of about $500 per tonne in fiscal 2027 and sees strong ​demand across its Indian aluminium and copper businesses, a…

Gold price climbs to new peak as US-China trade tension fuels safe-haven demand. Will this rally sustain till Diwali?

Aksha Kamboj, Vice President, India Bullion & Jewellers Association (IBJA) and Executive Chairperson, Aspect Global Ventures, believes that the bullion is likely to witness further volatility ahead of festive season.   Gold price continues to see bull run on Tuesday driven by rising concerns over US tariffs and expectations of additional rate cuts by the…

Sensex rallies 907 pts in 2 days, Nifty tops 25,300 ahead of Fed outcome; what to expect?

At the closing bell, the Sensex advanced 313.02 points, or 0.38 per cent, to 82,693.71, extending its two-day winning run by 907 points. State Bank of India (SBI) emerged as the top gainer on the Sensex, climbing 2.91 per cent to Rs 856.00. Bharat Electronics (BEL) advanced 2.41 per cent. Domestic equity benchmarks extended their…

GST new rates: High-end electric vehicles likely to attract 18% to 28% GST

According to the proposals, GST on four-wheeled EVs priced between Rs 20 lakh and Rs 40 lakh will be raised from 5% to 18%, while EVs costing more than Rs 40 lakh will face a jump from 5% to 28%. Only electric buses will continue to enjoy the existing 5% concessional rate. The GoM argued…

Technical View: Nifty needs to reclaim 25,300 for sustained uptrend, India VIX approaches 15-month low

India VIX fell sharply after a couple of days of upward movement, closing at 11.48 (the lowest closing level since April 26, 2024), down 4.17 percent. This decline brings more stability and confidence to the market. Nifty Outlook for July 16 The Nifty 50 rebounded for the first time in five consecutive sessions, rising nearly…