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Indian stock markets gain in early trade over positive Asian cues

Mar 5, 2026

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) The Indian equity markets gained moderately in early trade on Thursday, tracking gains in Asian peers despite rising tensions in the Middle East.As of 9.30 am, Sensex gained 246 points, or 0.31 per cent, to reach 79,362 and Nifty added 84 points, or 0.35 per cent, at 24,565.Main broad-cap indices performed in line with the…

Sensex slumps to 10-month low, Nifty slides over 6-month low amid Middle East tensions

Mar 4, 2026

Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Indian stock markets fell for the third straight session on Wednesday as investors remained cautious over rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly the growing conflict between the United States and Iran.The…

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South Korean markets in freefall, log steepest drop since 2001 amid Iran conflict

Mar 4, 2026

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Seoul shares plunged more than 12 per cent on Wednesday, closing below the 5,100-point mark, as mounting concerns over the economic fallout from the escalating Middle East conflict rattled investor sentiment. The…

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India’s PMI services remain strong in February at 58.1

Mar 4, 2026

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) India’s services sector continued to expand at a healthy pace in February, even as growth in new orders slowed amid rising competition, according to the latest data from the HSBC India Services PMI Business…

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EU-India FTA comes as strategic hedge amid new world order

Mar 4, 2026

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) The successful conclusion of the negotiations on the EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) comes against the backdrop of the dramatic shift in the global strategic environment, which led to a stepping up of efforts…

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Rupee touches record low; crosses 92-mark as Middle East conflict escalates

Mar 4, 2026

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) The Indian rupee breached a new record low on Wednesday, crossing Rs 92 per dollar as oil prices surged amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.The domestic currency was trading at Rs 92.38 to the…

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India market weakness a buying opportunity, earnings revival ahead: Report

Mar 4, 2026

Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Indian stock markets may look weak on the surface, but the current phase offers a strong buying opportunity for long-term investors, a report said on Wednesday.The global brokerage Morgan Stanley believed that…

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Japan, India in talks to jointly develop Rajasthan rare earth deposits

Mar 4, 2026

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) In a move aimed at reducing dependence on China for critical minerals, Japan is in discussions with India to jointly explore rare earth deposits in the desert state of Rajasthan, according to reports.The talks come…

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Stronger risk–reward balance in markets as India’s growth cycle gains momentum: Report

Mar 4, 2026

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Longer‑tenor government securities are looking attractive with much of the "uncertainty already priced in," and the risk–reward balance in Indian markets is better due to strong domestic growth, a report said on…

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Gold, silver surge over 1 pc amid escalating conflict in Middle East

Mar 4, 2026

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Gold and silver prices climbed over 1 per cent on Wednesday amid escalating conflict between the US‑Israeli combine and Iran, driving safe haven demand.MCX gold April futures gained 1.04 per cent to Rs 1,62,790 per…

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