India 5th most digitalised economy: Report

NEW DELHI: India has emerged as the world’s fifth most digitalised economy, overtaking several advanced nations as rapid adoption of artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure and online services reshape the global technology landscape, according to a report released on Friday.The State of India’s Digital Economy (SIDE) 2026 report by the ICRIER-Prosus Centre for Internet and…

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Weak monsoon may hit consumption story

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI/CHENNAI: India’s consumption looks headed for a near-term slowdown with predictions of an El Nino-weakened monsoon likely to bring the lowest rainfall in 11 years.Deficient rains may weigh on rural demand, impacting volume growth and crimping sales of a host of products ranging from soaps, shampoos, packaged food to two-wheelers and durables. For companies…

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US stock markets today (May 29, 2026): S&P 500, Nasdaq extend record run as Dell jumps 33% on AI demand

US stocks opened higher on Friday, extending their record-setting rally as strong earnings and growing optimism around artificial intelligence outweighed concerns about inflation and the economic impact of the conflict involving Iran.The S&P 500 rose 0.4 per cent in morning trade, building on six consecutive gains and putting the benchmark index on track for a…

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US stock markets today (May 30, 2026): S&P 500, Nasdaq extend record run as Dell jumps 33% on AI demand

US stocks opened higher on Friday, extending their record-setting rally as strong earnings and growing optimism around artificial intelligence outweighed concerns about inflation and the economic impact of the conflict involving Iran.The S&P 500 rose 0.4 per cent in morning trade, building on six consecutive gains and putting the benchmark index on track for a…

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Sebi slaps Rs 28.95 crore penalty on Suzlon, promoters over misleading financial disclosure

Capital markets regulator Sebi has imposed penalties totalling Rs 28.95 crore on Suzlon Energy, its chairman and managing director Vinod R Tanti, promoter Girish R Tanti and others for alleged misstatements in the company’s financial disclosures spanning several years, PTI reported.In a 96-page order issued on Friday, Sebi said Suzlon Energy Ltd’s financial statements did…

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Forex reserves fall $7.5 billion to $681.4 billion as gold, foreign currency assets decline

India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $7.511 billion to $681.384 billion in the week ended May 22, extending their decline for a second consecutive week, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday, reported PTI. The reserves had dropped by $8.094 billion in the previous reporting week to $688.894 billion….

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Gold price prediction: What’s the outlook for gold prices recover on May 29, 2026 & what should investors do?

Gold has rebounded sharply from the lower Bollinger band and is moving toward the upper band. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices seem to be seeing some rebound and the outlook remains constructive, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities recommends a buy on dip strategy.Buy on Dips…

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