India GDP outlook: SBI forecasts Q2 growth to hit 7.5% — here are the factors driving momentum

India’s economy is likely to have expanded by around 7.5 per cent in the second quarter of FY26, supported by stronger investment activity, improving rural demand and the effects of GST rationalisation, according to a research report by the State Bank of India (SBI). As per news agency ANI, the report said growth continues to…

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Buy or sell: Stock recommendation by brokers for November 18, 2025

Jefferies has an underperform rating on Tata Motors PV with the target price at Rs 300. Analysts said the company reported earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and taxes (EBITDA) loss in the July-Sept quarter (Q2FY26), dragged by cyberattack at JLR. Cyberattack-related disruptions continue in Q3FY26 and should normalize by Q4FY26. Nevertheless, analysts see multiple headwinds…

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Gold price prediction: Will gold prices continue to fall? Here’s the outlook for coming days

Gold price prediction: Gold prices are expected to trade within a range as investors await global cues and US economic data. Buying on dips is advised, with support levels at $4050/$4000/$3936 and resistance at $4160/$4200/$4260. Silver also presents a dip-buying opportunity, with support at $50/$49.30/$47.50 and resistance at $52.30/$55. Source link

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Stock market today: Nifty50 opens in red; BSE Sensex down over 250 points

Market observers anticipate sustained upward movement, supported by enhanced earnings performance. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Tuesday. While Nifty50 was below 25,950, BSE Sensex dropped over 250 points. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 25,941.15, down 72 points or 0.28%. BSE…

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17 electronics parts projects get nod

NEW DELHI: Govt on Monday approved 17 projects under Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), entailing an investment of Rs 7,172 crore. Govt wants greater involvement of domestic companies in electronics supply chain, especially in view of changing geopolitical situation, electronics and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday. These projects are expected to create 11,800…

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Top stocks to buy today: Stock market recommendations for November 18, 2025 – check list

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Somil Mehta, Head – Alternate Research, Capital Market Strategy, Mirae Asset Sharekhan, the top stocks investors can consider buying today on November 18, 2025 are: NBCC (India) Ltd, and Punjab National Bank (PNB). Let’s take a look:NBCC (India) Ltd – Buy in the range…

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Tracking tools become mainstay in IT, BPM companies

BENGALURU: IT and BPM firms are accelerating the use of advanced productivity tools that provide clients with real-time operational insights. Many of these tools include built-in time tracking, analyse workforce patterns, and proactively flag inefficiencies in performance trends. Tracking workforce productivity has been part of industry routines, largely at the clients’ behest, as companies seek…

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Fiscal roadmap: Finance Commission submits report for 2026-31; formula for Centre-state tax share sent to President Murmu

Finance Commission submits report to President Murmu (Photo credit- PTI ) The 16th Finance Commission on Monday submitted its report for the five-year period 2026-31 to President Droupadi Murmu, marking a key step in finalising the formula that will determine how central taxes are shared with states, PTI reported.The panel, chaired by Arvind Panagariya, had…

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Trade watch: Govt tightens curbs on platinum jewellery; move targets FTA misuse

The government on Monday tightened import controls on select categories of platinum jewellery, imposing licensing requirements until April 30, 2026, in an effort to check misuse of free trade agreements (FTAs), particularly with ASEAN nations, PTI reported.The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), in a fresh notification, revised the import policy for these platinum jewellery…

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