Indian benchmark equity indices ended lower on Monday, August 17, as persistent concerns over elevated crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions continued to weigh on investor sentiment. The decline extended the Nifty 50’s losing run to five consecutive sessions, while the Sensex also closed in negative territory after a volatile trading session. The BSE Sensex...
Indian equity markets opened lower on Thursday as a sharp rise in international crude oil prices and renewed concerns over escalating tensions in West Asia weakened investor sentiment and increased risk aversion. The benchmark indices came under pressure in early trading, with the BSE Sensex falling 230.95 points, or around 0.30 per cent, to 76,521.02....
The Delhi government has officially withdrawn the work-from-home (WFH) arrangement that had been temporarily extended to its employees in response to heightened tensions in West Asia. With the geopolitical situation showing signs of stability, government authorities have directed employees to return to their respective offices and resume normal operations. The decision marks the end of...
Tensions between Iran and the United States intensified sharply after Iranian authorities claimed that their forces had destroyed as many as 30 American MQ-9 Reaper drones during the ongoing regional conflict. The reported losses, if confirmed, would represent one of the most significant setbacks to the US drone fleet in recent years and could have...
Gold prices witnessed a significant decline in domestic bullion markets on Monday, while silver registered strong gains as investors reacted to mounting geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia and shifting global economic signals. The sharp movement in precious metal prices came amid heightened concerns over rising crude oil prices, inflationary pressures, and uncertainty surrounding global monetary...