Markets Extend Four-Day Slide as Rising Oil Prices Weigh on Investor Sentiment

Mumbai, July 23: Indian benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty extended their losing streak to a fourth consecutive session on Thursday as escalating US-Iran tensions pushed global crude oil prices higher, dampening investor sentiment. Market participants remained cautious amid concerns that sustained increases in crude prices could raise inflationary pressures,…

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MSME Sector Crosses 8 Crore Employment Mark Under UDYAM Registration Framework

New Delhi, July 23: India’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector has reported more than 8 crore employment opportunities through enterprises registered under the UDYAM registration system, highlighting the sector’s growing contribution to economic development and job creation. According to the government, MSMEs across the country continue to play…

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FincFriends Reports INR 999 Crore Revenue, 43 percentage AUM Growth in FY26

July 23: FincFriends, one of India’s digital lending NBFCs focused on expanding access to credit through its digital lending platform, announced strong business performance for FY2025–26, reporting Assets Under Management growth of 43 percentage . The company also maintained profitability with zero accumulated losses while securing an investment-grade credit ratingand…

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Rising Fuel Costs Accelerate EV Push as Automakers Expand Electric Vehicle Line-Up

New Delhi, July 23: Automakers in India are accelerating their electric vehicle (EV) strategies as rising crude oil prices and growing demand for cleaner mobility solutions drive increased focus on electric transportation. The shift towards electric mobility has encouraged manufacturers to introduce new EV models across different price segments, offering…

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