Thursday, May 21, 2026

Business

US mortgage rates hit highest level in nearly nine months, borrowing costs rise for homebuyers

The average long-term US mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly nine months, raising borrowing costs for homebuyers during what is traditionally...

Wipro founder Azim Premji’s son buys Rs 45.7 cr Bengaluru home

Bengaluru: Tariq Premji, son of billionaire philanthropist and Wipro founder Azim Premji, has bought a...

US stock markets today (May 21, 2026): Wall Street extends losses as oil prices rebound, Nvidia earnings fail to lift sentiment

US stock markets moved lower on Thursday extending recent losses as a rebound in oil...

State-run oil firms report 41% jump in Q4 net profit

The three state-run oil companies, controlling over 90% of domestic fuel retail market, have registered a combined...

US big quantum technology bet: Trump administration backs firms with $2 billion funding tied with equity stake

The Trump administration is awarding grants to a group of quantum computing companies, including IBM,...
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Bank holiday on April 14? Check where banks are closed or open on Ambedkar Jayanti 2026, Vishu, Baisakhi; state-wise list

Bank branches will remain closed across most cities on April 14, 2026 on account of Ambedkar Jayanti, with the holiday observed...

Stock market today (March 13, 2026): Which are the top gainers and losers in Nifty50 and BSE Sensex today? Check list

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended nearly 1 per cent lower on Monday as the collapse of US-Iran negotiations triggered a...

Iran offers navigation support to India in Hormuz amid US blockade; rejects charging toll

Iran said that it has "good contact" with India over the passage of ships from the Strait of Hormuz and wants...

Trump’s blockade of Strait of Hormuz begins: How will India be impacted?

Any restrictions to the flow of crude oil in the world markets will raise prices, in turn causing import bills of dependent...

Iranian currency Rial hits 1.58 million per US dollar: Economy in freefall after war, civilian sector collapses

Iran’s currency has plunged sharply in the free market, with rates hovering around 15,69,410–15,80,000 Rial per US dollar, underlining deepening stress...

Stock market holiday on Ambedkar Jayanti? Are NSE, BSE open or closed on April 14 – check details

Domestic stock exchanges NSE and BSE will remain closed for trading on Tuesday, April 14, on account of Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti,...
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