SIP inflows at new record high of Rs 31,002 crore in Dec: AMFI data

IANS | January 9, 2026 11:50 AM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Equity mutual fund (MF) inflows stood at Rs 28,054 crore in the month of December as systematic investment plans (SIPs) scaled a fresh record high last month, according to the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) data released on Friday.

NSE, IGX collaborate to launch Indian Natural Gas Futures contract

IANS | January 9, 2026 11:04 AM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE) is in ongoing discussions with the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) to launch an Indian Natural Gas Futures contract, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s natural gas market ecosystem, according to an official statement on Friday.

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid fresh concerns over US tariffs

IANS | January 9, 2026 9:46 AM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) The Indian benchmark indices posted mild losses early on Friday amid rising geopolitical tensions and renewed threats of 500 per cent US tariffs on Indian goods under the provisions of the Russia Sanctioning Act.