Current Affairs

  • RBI opens premature redemption window for SGB 2019-20 Series VII RBI opens premature redemption window for SGB 2019-20 Series VII - The Reserve Bank of India has announced the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bonds issued under the 2019-20 Series VII. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) issued in the 2019-20 Series VII, according to a release. “In terms of […]
  • Stock Market Today Live: Stock Market Today Live: - ensex Today, Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates- Find here all the live updates related to Sensex, Nifty, BSE, NSE, share prices and Indian stock markets for 9 June 2026 The short-term outlook is bullish for Sheela Foam. The stock rose 3.9 per cent on Monday when the broader markets ended in red. Monday’s […]
  • India expects oil and gas prices to fall despite Iran conflict, says Hardeep Puri India expects oil and gas prices to fall despite Iran conflict, says Hardeep Puri - Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri during the launch of E85 fuel (a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% petrol) on World Environment Day at an Indian Oil fuel station on Pusa Road, in New Delhi on Friday. | Photo Credit: ANI India expects prices of ​both oil and gas to […]
  • West Asia tensions, oil prices, inflation data key drivers for gold this week: Analysts West Asia tensions, oil prices, inflation data key drivers for gold this week: Analysts - Gold prices will remain sensitive to developments in West Asia, movement in crude oil prices, and a series of key economic data releases in the coming week, analysts said. Investors will monitor trade and inflation data from China and the US, mid-month Washington’s consumer sentiment figures and India’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) readings. The European […]
  • EGR launch unrelated to PM Modi’s call to avoid gold buying, product planned months ago: NSE’s Sriram Krishnan EGR launch unrelated to PM Modi’s call to avoid gold buying, product planned months ago: NSE’s Sriram Krishnan - Krishnan said the EGR platform, launched on May 4, was conceived as a long-term mechanism. | Photo Credit: ANGELIKA WARMUTH The National Stock Exchange’s (NSE) newly launched Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) platform is not linked to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal urging citizens to postpone gold purchases for a year, as the initiative had […]
  • Gujarat Energy eyes propane import terminal in Gujarat; in talks with Qatar Energy Gujarat Energy eyes propane import terminal in Gujarat; in talks with Qatar Energy - Gujarat Energy Ltd (GEL), India’s largest city gas distribution company and one of the country’s biggest importers of liquefied natural gas (LNG), is exploring the setting up of dedicated port infrastructure in Gujarat for importing and storing propane. They have also initiated discussions with suppliers including Qatar Energy and Saudi Aramco as it seeks to […]
  • Maize farmers likely to shift to cotton, soybean, paddy, ragi Maize farmers likely to shift to cotton, soybean, paddy, ragi - India’s overall kharif (monsoon season) acreage is expected to remain resilient amid predictions of a deficient monsoon. However, yields will depend on three factors — spatial and temporal distribution of rainfall, pest and disease management and fertiliser availability. This is despite adequate availability of water, which will facilitate timely land preparation and sowing activities across […]
  • Stock Market Live, June 5: Markets turn weak post RBI pause; Sensex down 244 pts, Nifty below 23,350 Stock Market Live, June 5: Markets turn weak post RBI pause; Sensex down 244 pts, Nifty below 23,350 - Citi Research | 06 May 2026 THE CORE THESIS India’s first-ever multi- vector power capex upcycle — thermal + renewables + transmission + grid storage running in parallel, not a single -theme cycle. Why it’s durable: led by multiple load vectors (not one), anchored by policy (CEA resource adequacy + long-term T&G plans), giving greater […]
  • SEBI to sharpen tech-led surveillance as online investment frauds evolve SEBI to sharpen tech-led surveillance as online investment frauds evolve - G Ram Mohan Rao, Executive Director, SEBI speaking at a FICCI conference SEBI is working on additional technology-driven tools to combat online investment frauds and strengthen digital trust in capital markets, as the regulator increasingly shifts its focus towards prevention, surveillance and real-time detection of fraudulent activity. Speaking at a FICCI conference on next-generation fraud […]
  • Stocks to watch, June 4: Rajesh Exports, HFCL, Hero MotoCorp, BHEL, Aurobindo Pharma, Bhagiradha Chemicals Stocks to watch, June 4: Rajesh Exports, HFCL, Hero MotoCorp, BHEL, Aurobindo Pharma, Bhagiradha Chemicals - Corporate developments on Wednesday ranged from SEBI’s action against Rajesh Exports over alleged financial irregularities to major order wins by BHEL, Atlanta Electricals and Agarwal Industrial, while Hero launched flex-fuel motorcycles and investors SoftBank and GQG executed significant stake sales. The Securities and Exchange Board of India has restrained Rajesh Mehta, promoter and Executive Chairman […]