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Nirmala Sitharaman

Indian state-run banks estimate $30bn flow from overseas deposit scheme, sources say

Published 17 Jul, 2026 06:57pm

The state-run banks have given estimates about the quantum of dollars each of them will be able to garner through the tenor of this scheme

Indian finance minister calls for focus on '3Fs' – fuel, fertiliser, forex

Published 25 May, 2026 06:41pm

Narendra Modi this month calls on Indians to conserve fuel and foreign exchange and avoid gold purchases

India minister urges market regulator to boost global consultations, tackle cyber risks

Published 25 Apr, 2026 12:33pm

The collaboration increases the importance the regulator carries in global rule-making, she says

India cuts excise duties on petrol, diesel as global oil prices surge

Published 27 Mar, 2026 11:23am

Global oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel after the near closure of the Strait of Hormuz

India proposes changes to companies law to allow more buybacks, fast-track mergers

Published 23 Mar, 2026 05:24pm

The proposed changes give flexibility to some companies to do two buybacks a year with a gap of at least six months, according to the bill

India proposes ‘economic stabilisation fund’ to tackle global headwinds

Published 13 Mar, 2026 07:51pm

There is no increase in overall expenditure beyond what was projected in the budget, Sitharaman says

Indian rupee falls to record low

Published 10 Mar, 2026 06:09am

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee fell to a record low on Monday, as fears of a prolonged war in the Middle East rattled...

India’s 2026/27 budget shows slowing pace of fiscal consolidation, says Fitch

Published 02 Feb, 2026 11:02am

In its 2026/27 budget, the government will target a debt-to-GDP ratio of 55.6%

India budget pledges defence boost

Published 02 Feb, 2026 07:16am

NEW DELHI: India will spend a record amount on infrastructure and defence, the finance minister said in her national...

India’s budget aims to ramp up domestic manufacturing in a volatile environment

Published 01 Feb, 2026 12:20pm

Finance Minister says India faces disruptive external environment, must stay deeply integrated with global markets

India budget makes fresh bet on manufacturing as it seeks to sustain growth

Updated 01 Feb, 2026 12:10pm

The Indian economy is seen growing at 7.4% in the current financial year, with inflation expected at near 2%

India gold premiums at decadal high; China demand undeterred by price rise

Published 01 Feb, 2026 03:07am

BENGALURU/MUMBAI: Gold premiums in India rose to a more than decade-high on strong investment demand ahead of a...

Global uncertainty, market correction risks cloud India’s growth outlook, top adviser says

Published 30 Jan, 2026 08:39pm

Projected growth in a range of 6.8% to 7.2% for the next fiscal year

India economy to grow 6.8%-7.2% in 2026-27, government forecasts

Published 29 Jan, 2026 01:03pm

The forecast in the annual economic survey represents a slowdown from this fiscal year's 7.4% projection

India finance minister says high bond yields making borrowing unaffordable amid low interest rates

Published 05 Sep, 2025 09:37pm

NEW DELHI: India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that rising bond yields had made borrowings...

Agriculture a ‘red line’ in trade talks with US, Indian finance minister tells Financial Express

Published 30 Jun, 2025 11:30am

NEW DELHI: India’s agriculture and dairy are “big red lines” in its ongoing trade negotiations with the United...

UK, India meet to accelerate trade deal talks

Published 09 Apr, 2025 06:05pm

LONDON: Britain and India meet on Wednesday to help secure a post-Brexit free trade deal, as UK finance minister...

India to scrap digital ad tax, easing US concerns

Published 28 Mar, 2025 07:43am

NEW DELHI: India will scrap a tax of 6% on digital advertisements online, the finance minister said on Tuesday,...

India’s budget: analysts too laudatory in their approach

Published 08 Feb, 2025 06:30am

This is apropos two op-ed articles titled ‘India’s Budget’ and ‘India’s budget: a forward looking, citizen friendly...

India’s Modi spends billions on jobs, key allies in first budget after election

Published 23 Jul, 2024 05:03pm

NEW DELHI: India unveiled spending of billions of dollars to create new jobs and satisfy key coalition partners in...

India government cuts gross market borrowings to 14.01 trillion rupees for 2024-25

Published 23 Jul, 2024 01:33pm

MUMBAI: The Indian government has lowered its planned gross market borrowing by 120 billion rupees ($1.44 billion)...

Congress asks Modi to tax billionaires more

Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:54am

NEW DELHI: India’s main opposition Congress party asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday to impose an...

India races to build power plants in region claimed by China, sources say

Published 09 Jul, 2024 07:53pm

NEW DELHI: India plans to spend $1 billion to expedite the construction of 12 hydropower stations in the...

Indian PM Modi’s government retains Sitharaman as finance minister

Published 10 Jun, 2024 07:52pm

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s new coalition government on Monday appointed Nirmala Sitharaman as...

India says it is ready to mitigate economic impact of Iran-Israel conflict

Published 18 Apr, 2024 05:40pm

India is prepared to take adequate steps to mitigate any impact of the Iran-Israel conflict on its economy and will...

India's GDP set to grow 8% or more in Jan-March quarter: finance minister

Updated 30 Mar, 2024 08:23pm

NEW DELHI: India’s gross domestic product (GDP) is on track to grow by 8% or more in the quarter ending March 31,...

India boosts infrastructure spending in pre-poll budget

Published 02 Feb, 2024 05:20am

NEW DELHI: India’s finance minister unveiled her last budget Thursday before general elections this year,...

India plans to spend $134bn on infrastructure, narrow fiscal gap

Published 01 Feb, 2024 02:35pm

NEW DELHI: India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday unveiled plans to spend nearly $134 billion on...

India’s finance minister optimistic 10.5pc economic growth target achievable

Published 18 Sep, 2023 06:32am

NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman expressed optimism, in interview published on Friday, that India ...

G20 chair India says talks underway for global framework on crypto rules

Published 05 Sep, 2023 01:19pm

MUMBAI: Discussions are underway on a global framework to regulate crypto assets, India’s finance minister said on...

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 24	278.07
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 24	277.87
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 24	163.83
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 24	0.82
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 24	1.33
Euro to USD / Jul 24	1.14
SOFR % / Jul 24	3.57

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 24	7,411.98
India Sensex / Jul 24	76,059.77
Nasdaq / Jul 24	24,975.82
FTSE 100 / Jul 24	10,736.23
Dow Jones / Jul 24	51,947.25
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 24	25,099
France CAC40 / Jul 24	8,372.28
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 27	64,771.01
Hang Seng / Jul 27	25,112.38

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 24	89.31
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 24	18,680
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 24	366,457
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 24	4,052.79
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 24	79.98
Petrol/Litre / Jul 27	335.18
Diesel/Litre / Jul 27	383.46

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Media Times Ltd / Jul 24 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	6.38 ▲ 1 (18.59%)
First Punjab Modaraba / Jul 24 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	10.44 ▲ 0.97 (10.24%)
First Fid. Leasing / Jul 24 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	14.92 ▲ 1.36 (10.03%)
First IBL Mod. / Jul 24 First IBL Modaraba(FIBLM)	15.15 ▲ 1.38 (10.02%)
Metro Steel / Jul 24 Metropolitan Steel Corporation Limited(MSCL)	22.41 ▲ 2.04 (10.01%)
UDL International / Jul 24 UDL International Limited(UDLI)	21.77 ▲ 1.98 (10.01%)
Asia Ins. / Jul 24 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	54.95 ▲ 5 (10.01%)
Olympia Mills / Jul 24 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	173.26 ▲ 15.75 (10%)
Fateh Sports / Jul 24 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	172.68 ▲ 15.7 (10%)
Ashfaq Textile / Jul 24 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	31.49 ▲ 2.86 (9.99%)

Stock	Price
Khairpur Sug. / Jul 24 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	1,105.08 ▼ -122.79 (-10%)
Shadman Cotton / Jul 24 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	52.81 ▼ -5.84 (-9.96%)
Shams Textile / Jul 24 Shams Textile Mills Limited(STML)	53.26 ▼ -5.88 (-9.94%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jul 24 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	23.51 ▼ -2.54 (-9.75%)
Janana De Malucho / Jul 24 Janana De Malucho Textile Mills Limited(JDMT)	139.77 ▼ -14.79 (-9.57%)
East West Ins. / Jul 24 East West Insurance Company Limited(EWIC)	48.10 ▼ -4.36 (-8.31%)
Elahi Cotton / Jul 24 Elahi Cotton Mills Limited(ELCM)	208.50 ▼ -18.84 (-8.29%)
J.A.Textile / Jul 24 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	32.13 ▼ -2.85 (-8.15%)
Suhail Jute / Jul 24 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	201.90 ▼ -17.58 (-8.01%)
Lotte Chemical / Jul 24 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	26.81 ▼ -2.31 (-7.93%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Jul 24 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	59,327,773 ▲ 0.19
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Jul 24 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	36,977,902 ▲ 0
Kohinoor Spinning / Jul 24 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	32,626,744 ▲ 0.51
Pak Refinery / Jul 24 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	24,565,429 ▲ 0.6
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 24 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	21,618,473 ▲ 0.01
B.O.Punjab / Jul 24 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	20,591,638 ▼ -0.34
TPL Properties / Jul 24 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	19,232,151 ▼ -0.25
K-Electric Ltd. / Jul 24 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	18,140,027 ▲ 0.08
Media Times Ltd / Jul 24 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	15,731,176 ▲ 1
Waves Home Appliances / Jul 24 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	13,338,005 ▲ 0.56

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