Stock market today: Nifty50 rallies above 25,000; BSE Sensex up over 700 points

Market analysts anticipate continued consolidation, following international market trends and geopolitical situations. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, rallied strongly in trade on Friday. While Nifty50 went above 25,000, BSE Sensex was up over 700 points. At 10:27 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 24,999.00, up 206 points…

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Gold price prediction today: What’s the gold rate outlook for June 20, 2025; why a ‘sell on rise’ strategy makes sense?

LKP Securities says traders should follow a Sell on Rise approach as long as prices remain below the ₹99,150–₹99,350 resistance zone. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices have shown a weak trend in the past few days. Where are gold rates headed in the near-term and what should investors of gold do? Here’s…

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Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for June 20, 2025 – check list

Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Bajaj Broking Research, Paras Defence and Space Technologies, and Thirumalai Chemicals are the top stock picks for today. Here’s its view on Nifty, Bank Nifty and the top stock picks for June 20, 2025:Index View: NIFTYInvestor sentiment remains fragile amid intensifying geopolitical tensions…

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Power generation: India records third-highest growth in power generation; behind only US & China in last five years

India has emerged as the world’s third-fastest growing country in terms of power generation capacity over the past five years, only after China and the United States, according to a recent report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). The report highlighted a surge in electricity demand across India, fuelled by rapid urban expansion, increased use…

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India bleeds Pakistan dry: Water at ‘dead’ levels in Pakistan’s dams; bigger Indus river plans in the works – top points to know

Looking past short-term measures, India is now working on a bigger plan to effectively utilise the Indus river system to its benefit. (AI image) Pakistan is finding it difficult to get through its kharif season with consistently lower levels of water in dams – a situation brought about by India’s suspension of the Indus Waters…

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ITR e-filing AY 2025-25: What is Annual Information Statement (AIS) and how is it different from Form 26AS? Top points for taxpayers

ITR filing: AIS allows the taxpayer to provide feedback on the transactions reported therein. (AI image) ITR filing FY 2024-25: When filing your income tax return for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26), the Annual Information Statement is an important document that every taxpayer should be aware of. Introduced a few years ago, the Annual Information Statement…

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Global FDI decline: UN warns of declining globalisation; ‘Barriers are rising’

United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres on Thursday expressed concern over the declining state of globalisation, warning that foreign direct investment (FDI) continues to shrink amid worsening global economic conditions. His remarks came as the UN released fresh data highlighting a negative outlook for international investment flows.In its 2025 World Investment Report, the UN Conference on…

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20% increase in intercity tourist bus reservations : redBus report

MUMBAI : redBus, the digital bus ticketing service, released its Annual BusTrack Report on Thursday, offering detailed analysis of intercity travel trends across private bus services in India. The report presented a specific focus on Maharashtra’s travel patterns, booking behaviours and favoured routes for 2024-25. The state recorded a notable 20% increase in intercity tourist…

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