New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Google CEO Sundar Pichai has congratulated Tim Cook on his tenure and extended best wishes for his new role as executive chairman at Apple.Taking to the microblogging platform X, Pichai stated, “Congrats on an incredible run, always respected your deep commitment to Apple’s mission and best wishes in your new role! Look forward to working with John as well!”Earlier, regarding his transition, Cook thanked users and stakeholders, saying “I want to thank everyone for th…
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Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Global crude oil prices edged higher to nearly $100 a barrel on Wednesday as traders and investors analysed the outlook for US-Iran peace talks following US President Donald Trump’s announcement to extend a fragile ceasefire, even as the Strait of Hormuz remained constrained.International benchmark Brent crude futures traded at $99.29 per barrel, up 0.82 per cent, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose 1.15 per cent to $90.71.Both benchmark contracts had gained aro…
Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) The Indian equity benchmarks traded lower in early hours on Wednesday, even after President Donald Trump announced an extension of the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran.Sensex declined as much as 0.62 per cent, or about 500 points, to 78,779, while Nifty traded at 24,434, down 142.2 points or 0.57 per cent, amid selling pressure in IT, banking, pharma and healthcare stocks such as Max Healthcare, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, HCL Tech and Apollo Hospitals. Meanwhile, Nif…
Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) The Indian stock markets traded higher in early deals on Tuesday, supported by hopes of a peace deal between the United States and Iran, along with a decline in crude oil prices.Sensex rose 0.56 per cent, or 445 points, to hit an intra-day high of 78,966, while Nifty climbed 0.48 per cent or 118 points to 24,483, amid buying in realty, banking, metal, consumer durables and chemical stocks.Sectorally, Nifty Realty, Nifty Private Bank, Nifty Metal, Nifty Consumer Durables, …
Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Global crude oil prices rebounded on Monday towards the $100 per barrel mark amid fresh escalations in the West Asia conflict.The international benchmark Brent crude futures rose as much as 7.18 per cent to hit an intraday high of $96.87 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude traded at $91.20, up 8.76 per cent from the previous close.On the domestic front, crude on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) traded at Rs 8,289, an increase of 6.72 per cent from t…
Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Domestic equity benchmarks traded in negative territory early on Monday over fresh US-Iran conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, despite positive cues from global markets and positive earnings from banking firms.Sensex traded at 78,261, down 0.29 per cent or 232 points in early trade, while Nifty declined as much as 0.46 per cent, or over 100 points, to 24,241 amid selling pressure in realty, metal, and energy stocks.Hindalco Industries, TMPV, Eternal, HDFC Life, HDFC Bank, B…
Washington, April 17 (IANS) Global oil prices plunged sharply on Friday after Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz was “completely open” to commercial shipping during a ceasefire period, easing fears of prolonged supply disruption in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. According to ‘The Wall Street Journal’, oil prices “plunged around 10 per cent” after Iran’s Foreign Minister said the strait was open following a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.The sharp drop …
Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) International crude oil benchmarks declined about 2 per cent on Friday on hopes of an end to the West Asia conflict that began on February 28.Brent crude futures traded at $97.99 per barrel, hitting an intra-day low in early trade and declining over 1 per cent.At the same time, US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell nearly 2 per cent to an intra-day low of $92.91.However, in the previous session, the global benchmark settled around 5 per cent higher at $99.39. Simila…
Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Domestic equity benchmarks opened on a flat note on Friday, but gained afterwards, after relief in global oil prices and US President Donald Trump’s ceasefire announcement between Israel and Lebanon.Sensex opened at 77,976, down 12 points, or 0.02 per cent, while Nifty began the session up 30 points, or 0.13 per cent, at 24,165.The indices traded mildly positive further, with the 30-scrip basket gaining 142 points or 0.18 per cent to 78,130 and the 50-share index adding 2…
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) The Indian stock markets opened on a higher note on Thursday, with the equity benchmarks mirroring global cues amid hopes of easing geopolitical tensions between Washington and Tehran.Sensex opened 566 points or 0.73 per cent higher at 78,677 in opening trade, while Nifty began the session at 24,385, up 154 points or 0.64 per cent. Sectorally, gains were led by realty, media, consumer durables and financial stocks.Category-wise, small-cap and mid-cap stocks were the top g…