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Analysts indicate favourable conditions for equities, citing reduced retail inflation, export policy support measures, and positive corporate earnings results. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Friday on weak global cues. While Nifty50 was below 25,800, BSE Sensex was down almost 300 points. At…

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Bajaj Broking Research, the top stock picks for November 14, 2025 are CG Power and Industrial Solutions, and Apollo Hospitals Enterprise. Here’s its view on Nifty and Bank Nifty:Index View: NiftyBenchmark indices ended their two-week losing streak and are trading firmly higher this week,…

MUMBAI: Your next pack of Biscoff cookies will be made in India which also means you will be paying less for them. The Belgian brand from the house of Lotus Bakeries has started local production in India in partnership with Cadbury chocolates and Oreo cookies maker Mondelez as the family run Brussels listed company plans…

Ratings agency Moody has predicted that India’s economy will grow at a strong 6.5% through 2026 and 2027. (AI image) India will continue to be the world’s fastest growing major economy in the coming years, despite its exports taking a hit after Donald Trump administration’s 50% tariffs, according to the latest global economic outlook report…

Bangladesh companies sign deal to buy USD 1 billion soybeans from US China’s ports are brimming with soybeans after months of record imports, dimming hopes for US exporters even as Trump and Xi reached a new trade understanding including fresh purchase commitments from Beijing.Massive reserves, weak processing margins and cheaper South American supplies have combined…

Gold and silver prices continued their upward march on Thursday, supported by firm global cues and renewed safe-haven demand after the end of the prolonged US government shutdown. The reopening of the US government lifted investor sentiment, driving both metals higher in domestic and international markets.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for December…

Foreign institutional and portfolio investors have significantly reduced their Indian equity holdings, with NSE-listed stocks reaching a 15-year low after a substantial sell-off of nearly Rs 2 lakh crore in 2025, according to NSE data.The September quarter witnessed significant decline in FPI ownership of Nifty 50 and Nifty 500 companies, dropping 43 and 46 basis…

Footfall drops in popular Delhi markets Central Delhi’s bustling wholesale and retail markets have fallen unusually quiet following Monday’s explosion near the Red Fort, which killed 13 people and injured several others. Many outstation buyers, wary of security concerns, are now opting for online shopping instead of travelling to the capital. Trading activity has been…

The 30-year US mortgage rate rose slightly for the second consecutive week but stayed close to its lowest level of the year.Freddie Mac, quoted by AP, reported on Thursday that the long-term mortgage rate increased to 6.24 per cent from 6.22 per cent the previous week. A year earlier, the rate stood at 6.78 per…

Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley has issued one of his starkest warnings yet about America’s labour future, revealing that the company is struggling to fill 5,000 skilled-mechanic roles despite offering salaries of around $120,000. Calling it a “serious problem” for the country, Farley said the shortage of trained workers is no longer an industry…