Kharif crop sowing rises by 14.1 pc in 2024, pulses record 50 pc jump

IANS | July 8, 2024 5:22 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) With a better monsoon this year, the area under kharif crop sowing has shot up by 14.1 per cent to 378.72 lakh hectares compared to 331.9 hectares during the same period last year, according to data released on Monday by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

Momentum with bulls, but bears are on the prowl

Arun Kejriwal | July 7, 2024 3:22 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Markets continued their upward trajectory and added to their gains. At one point in time, BSE SENSEX had crossed 80,000 and registered gains of 10,000 points since the low made on June 4, when results for the elections were announced.

Adani Vizhinjam Port to receive first mothership on July 12

IANS | July 4, 2024 7:13 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 4 (IANS) With the completion of the first phase of the country’s first exclusive trans-shipment port, the Adani Group's Vizhinjam Port located near the famed Kovalam beach in Kerala is all set to receive its first mothership on July 12, a top port official said on Thursday.

Sensex closes above 80,000 for first time, Nifty at 24,302

IANS | July 4, 2024 4:13 PM

Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Indian equity indices closed with marginal gains on Thursday following a volatile session. Sensex and Nifty made a new all-time high of 80,392 and 24,401 respectively, but the markets were unable to hold onto the higher levels as the day progressed.