MUMBAI: As the West Asia peace talks showed no meaningful progress, and fresh reports of flare-ups between the US and Iran emerged, crude oil prices jumped and weighed on investor sentiment on Dalal Street on Monday. With foreign funds continuing to sell Indian stocks, sensex slid 1,100 points from the day’s high to close at…
NEW DELHI: Industrial production growth slowed to 4.9% in April 2026 from 5.7% a year earlier on account of a contraction in mining and quarrying and slowdown in other sectors. The statistics ministry Monday released the new IIP series, with 2022-23 as the base year (from 2011-12), updating the methodology and broadening the coverage of…
You can exhale today, Virgo. The pressure that has been sitting on your shoulders begins to loosen, and you’ll notice it in small ways, a calmer breakfast, fewer tense thoughts during commuting, less irritation over delays. The Moon softens your inner weather, and Venus brings comfort through close people.This is a day for joy, company,…
BENGALURU: Nandan Nilekani turns 71 on Tuesday, and if all goes as per plan, Infosys shareholders will re-elect him as non-executive chairman for a third successive term at the company’s annual general meeting to be held later this month.Since his reentry into Infosys in 2017, after the tumultuous period under then CEO Vishal Sikka, things…
Step into the day with your chin up, Leo. The sky is offering you assistance with your studies, work travel, travel, and public image. You’ll feel the lift in the way that tasks get done faster when you start. The Sun boosts your confidence, and the Moon keeps you feeling positive.There is also a festive…
NEW DELHI: Growth in GST collections slowed to 3.2% in May with the mop-up at Rs 1,94,184 crore on account of fall in revenue from domestic transactions. According to latest available data in May — based on transactions in April — GST from domestic sources was down 2.6% to Rs 1,34,530 crore.Govt, however, attributed it…
Today has a clean, capable feel to it, Cancer. You wake with better energy, and the day answers back well because the Moon supports your spirit while Jupiter adds grace to learning, performance, and public presence. Things won’t feel stuck. You’ll move with purpose.There may also be a social or family occasion in the picture,…
MUMBAI: Unified Payments Interface transactions rose to 2,320 crore in May 2026 from 2,235 crore in April while value increased to Rs 29.9 lakh crore from Rs 29 lakh crore, translating into 24% growth in volume and 19% growth in value on a year-on-year basis.Average daily transactions stood at 74.8 crore with 74.5 crore in…
NEW DELHI: India and Oman rolled out a free trade agreement on Monday, with first set of consignments being shipped at concessional or zero rates, as New Delhi offered a food security pact to further cement ties with the Gulf Nation.Amid the West Asia conflict, which has disrupted supplies, Oman’s foreign trade advisor Pankaj Khimji…
There’s a sense of warmth in your day, Gemini, and much of it comes from the other person. Your partner or spouse is likely to be there for you in a way that is practical and not only with sweet words, but with actual assistance in the form of advice, a lift on a task…