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Rally in Indian markets, Nifty up 0.6% and Sensex jumps 500 pts in opening but tariff concerns persist: Experts

Mumbai (Maharashtra), December 22: Indian stock markets opened with gains on Monday, tracking positive momentum from other Asian markets, even as concerns related to tariffs continued to weigh on overall market sentiment.

Sensex, Nifty slip in early trade amid weak Asian cues

Mumbai, Dec 16: Indian equity benchmark indices opened Tuesday’s trading session on a weak note, tracking negative cues from Asian markets.

Bengaluru ranks 16th in global tech cities index

New Delhi, Dec 8: The city of Bengaluru in Karnataka has risen to 16th position in an assessment of leading global technology hubs, becoming the first Indian city to feature in the top 30 and signalling growing global interest in Asian markets, a report said on Monday.

India poised for strong gains as Asian markets trade at attractive valuations Vs global peers: UBS Report

New Delhi, November 28: Asian equity markets are trading at attractive valuations, and amid this, India is poised for strong gains because of rising corporate profits as it continues to offer compelling opportunities compared to global peers, according to a report by UBS.

India's valuations offer value compared to Chinese equities: Report

New Delhi, Nov 20: India's valuations offer value as compared to Chinese equities as the nation is currently the largest underweight in Global Emerging Market (GEM) portfolios from the Asia region, with only a quarter of tracked funds holding overweight positions, a report said on Thursday.

S. Korea posts record current account surplus in Jan-Sep on strong exports

Seoul, Nov 6: South Korea posted a record current account surplus during the first nine months of this year, driven by solid semiconductor and automobile exports, the central bank said on Thursday.

Indian stock markets closed today for Bali Pratipada festival, trading to resume on Thursday

Mumbai, October 22: Indian stock markets remained closed on Wednesday on account of the festival holiday of Bali Pratipada.

Mongolia invites Indian firms to invest in mining, oil exploration

New Delhi, Oct 15: Mongolia's Deputy Prime Minister S. Amarsaikhan on Wednesday highlighted promising opportunities for Indian companies in mining of minerals and oil exploration in his country.

Cambodia's export to EU worth $2.87 billion in first 7 months, up 18 per cent

Phnom Penh, Aug 13: Cambodia exported products worth 2.87 billion US dollar to the European Union (EU) market in the first seven months of 2025, up 18 per cent from 2.43 billion dollars over the same period last year, said an official report on Wednesday.

Indian stock markets close lower following broader decline in Asian markets

Mumbai, August 12: Domestic equities closed lower on Tuesday, following a broader decline in Asian markets, as investors focus on July's domestic inflation data and the US inflation report, which could influence market participants' decisions.

Sensex, Nifty open higher amid positive domestic cues

Mumbai, July 15: The Indian equity indices opened in the green due to positive domestic cues like further softening of inflation, as Asian cues in the morning trade were largely positive.

Indian stock market opens higher amid positive Asian cues

Mumbai, June 20: The Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Friday amid positive Asian cues, as buying was seen in the PSU bank, IT and auto sectors in the early trade.

Indian stock market opens lower amid weak Asian cues

Mumbai, June 17: The Indian benchmark indices opened lower on Tuesday amid weak Asian cues as selling was seen in the auto, IT and pharma sectors in the early trade.

Indian stock markets end lower due to weak global cues

Mumbai, May 22: Indian equity markets ended lower on Thursday due to weak global cues, especially from the Asian markets which affected investor sentiment.

Indian stock markets closed for Good Friday; Asian markets see gains

Mumbai, April 18: Indian stock markets are shut on Friday due to the Good Friday holiday. However, other major Asian markets continued their upward trend, with key indices posting gains.

It's about bad actors: US Treasury Secy on tariffs hike on China, says India 'front' in trade negotiations

Washington DC, April 10: US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent on Wednesday (local time) addressed the immediate increase in tariffs of 125 per cent on China, stating that the issue is not just about the country but also about "bad actors" in global trade during a press briefing at the White House.

US reciprocal tariffs: Asian markets trade lower, Japan leads losses

New Delhi, April 3: Led by Japan, Asian markets opened lower on Thursday, after US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on several countries -- with 34 per cent tariffs being levied on China, 46 per cent on Vietnam, 26 per cent on India, 26 per cent on South Korea and 24 per cent on Japanese goods.

Indian stock markets closed for Eid; other Asian markets face heavy selling pressure

Mumbai, March 31: The Indian stock markets remained closed on Monday in observance of Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, while other major Asian markets faced heavy selling pressure.

Global gold ETFs saw continued inflows in February: World Gold Council

New Delhi, March 9: Global gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw continued inflows during February as holdings across all regions grew, data made available by the World Gold Council (WGC) showed.

Seoul shares end 2-day drop ahead of Nvidia earnings release

Seoul, Feb 26: South Korean stocks snapped a two-session fall on Wednesday, driven by gains from bio and information technology (IT) stocks, ahead of a fourth-quarter earnings release from Nvidia this week. The local currency fell against the US dollar.

Indian, ASEAN economies set to deliver robust growth in coming years: HSBC Report

New Delhi, February 10: Asia continues to be a key driver of the global economy, with India and ASEAN nations set for strong growth in the coming years according to a report by HSBC.

Trump tariffs: Indian stock market opens lower as Asia tumbles

Mumbai, Feb 3: The domestic benchmark indices opened sharply lower on Monday, as Asian markets tumbled after US President Donald Trump announced trade tariffs which are set to come into effect from Tuesday.

Asian stocks bleed after Trump tariff announcement, Nifty futures down by 0.83 pc

New Delhi, February 3: Asian stock markets faced heavy selling pressure on Monday's opening session after US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on multiple countries.

Indian stocks continue to surge as Trump 2.0 begin, markets relieved as no universal tariffs imposed so far

Mumbai, January 21: Indian stock markets continued to gain on Tuesday's opening as Trump 2.0 began, with both indices surging in the opening session.