Despite global uncertainties, Export performance has done well: Nirmala Sitharaman

Despite global uncertainties, Export performance has done well: Nirmala Sitharaman

Delhi, 24 June (H.S.): Export Import Bank of India (EXIM) hosted the Trade Conclave 2025 on June 24 aimed at promoting export-led growth for Viksit Bharat. Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of Finance, emphasized the importance of EXIM Bank’s Trade Assistance Programme (TAP), which supports Indian exporters in accessing high-risk markets by addressing financing gaps. Since…

Stock market closes with gains; Sensex up by 158 points

Stock market closes with gains; Sensex up by 158 points

New Delhi, June 24 (HS): After the Iran-Israel ceasefire, the stock market rose on Tuesday, with the BSE Sensex closing at 82,055.11, a gain of 158.32 points (0.19%). The NSE Nifty closed at 25,044.35, up 72.45 points (0.29%). Among the 30 Sensex stocks, 18 gained, with Adani Ports rising 2.6%, and Ultratech Cement, Tata Steel,…

Tilak Varma scores century on his County debut for Hampshire

Tilak Varma scores century on his County debut for Hampshire

Chelmsford, June 24 (H.S.): Indian left-handed batsman Tilak Varma scored a century on his debut in the County Championship for Hampshire against Essex at the County Ground, Chelmsford. Batting at number four, he reached 100 runs off 241 balls, including 11 fours and 3 sixes, after starting from 98. He fell to South African off-spinner…

Trump's Iran-Israel ceasefire announcement boosts stock market; Sensex and Nifty rise in early trading

Trump's Iran-Israel ceasefire announcement boosts stock market; Sensex and Nifty rise in early trading

New Delhi, June 24(HS): The announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a ceasefire between Iran and Israel has positively influenced the U.S. stock market, with early trading indicating a rise of over one percent. Initially, the Sensex and Nifty indices gained, with the Sensex trading 1.06 percent higher after the first hour. Key stocks…

S&P revises India's FY26 GDP growth estimate to 6.5%

S&P revises India's FY26 GDP growth estimate to 6.5%

New Delhi, June 24 (H.S.): S&P Global Ratings has revised India’s GDP growth estimate for the fiscal year 2025-26 to 6.5 percent, citing factors such as normal monsoon conditions, lower crude oil prices, and monetary easing in its Asia Pacific Economic Outlook report. Previously, S&P had reduced its estimate by 20 basis points to 6.3…

Iran confirms ceasefire with Israel; four dead in Tehran missile attack

Iran confirms ceasefire with Israel; four dead in Tehran missile attack

Tehran (Iran)/Tel Aviv (Israel), June 24(HS): Following a ceasefire announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump, Iran confirmed its ceasefire with Israel after a missile attack that resulted in at least four fatalities. While Trump did not elaborate on the details, Iranian state television reported the ceasefire agreement shortly after his statement. The announcement came on…

Positive signals from global market indicate rising trend in Asia

Positive signals from global market indicate rising trend in Asia

New Delhi, June 24(HS):U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel has positively impacted global markets. Following a strong closing in American markets, Dow Jones futures are trending upward. European markets faced selling pressure in the previous session, with the FTSE, CAC, and DAX indices each declining. In contrast, Asian markets…

I learned there that once I get starts, I will convert them into big ones, says KL Rahul

I learned there that once I get starts, I will convert them into big ones, says KL Rahul

Leeds, June 24 (HS): Indian batsman KL Rahul believes that results in cricket do not always correlate with talent, preparation, fitness, and effort. His journey in Test cricket has repeatedly proven this point. Despite scoring seven out of eight centuries in challenging conditions overseas, he has never been able to himself as a permanent fixture…

Trump thanks Iran for giving 'early notice' about counterstrikes on US Air base

Trump thanks Iran for giving 'early notice' about counterstrikes on US Air base

Washington, 24 June (H.S.): US President Donald Trump indicated that Iran’s missile attack on the Al Udeid air base in Qatar would not provoke a US retaliation. He expressed a desire for Iran to have gotten it all out of their ‘system’ and hoped for peace and harmony in the region, while also encouraging Israel…