Rupee surges 52 paise to 92.54 against dollar; US-Iran ceasefire, RBI stance lift sentiment

The rupee appreciated 52 paise to close at 92.54 against the US dollar on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week suspension of military strikes against Iran and the Reserve Bank kept policy rates unchanged, PTI reported.Forex traders said investor sentiment improved following Governor Sanjay Malhotra’s assurance that recent forex measures do not…

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US stock markets today (April 8, 2026): Dow jumps 1,300, S&P 500 gains 2.4%; crude oil tumbles toward $90 on Iran ceasefire

US stock markets rallied sharply on Wednesday while crude oil prices plunged toward $90 per barrel after President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, easing fears of prolonged supply disruptions, AP reported.The S&P 500 surged 2.4%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1,332 points, or 2.9%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 2.9%…

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Stock markets today (April 8, 2026): Nifty50 & Sensex surge nearly 4%-which are the top gainers and losers today? Check stock list

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty50 surged nearly 4% on Wednesday, tracking a sharp rally in global markets and a steep fall in crude oil prices after the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire. The rally was also supported by the Reserve Bank of India’s decision to keep the policy repo rate unchanged, broad-based…

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Jaipur Metro Phase-2: Cabinet approves Rs 13,038 crore project; 41-km corridor to boost connectivity

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved Jaipur Metro Phase-2, a 41-km North–South corridor from Prahladpura to Todi Mod with 36 stations, at a total cost of Rs 13,037.66 crore, according to a government statement.The project will be implemented by Rajasthan Metro Rail Corporation Limited (RMRCL), a 50:50 joint venture of the Centre and the Rajasthan…

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Fertiliser support: Cabinet clears Rs 41,534 crore nutrient-based subsidy for Kharif 2026; DAP price kept unchanged

The Union Cabinet, on Wednesday approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilisers for fixing the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for the Kharif season 2026 on phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers, according to an official statement.The subsidy will be applicable for the Kharif season from April 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026. The tentative…

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Gold price today (April 8, 2026): How much 18K, 22K and 24K gold costs in your city? Check prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai & more

Gold prices on Wednesday showed a mixed trend with futures trading higher while retail rates moved both up and down across cities.Data from the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) showed that the June contract rose Rs 3,236, or 2.15%, to Rs 1,53,525 per 10 grams, while the August contract gained Rs 3,498, or 2.29%, to Rs…

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Iran-US ceasefire impact: Oil prices drop, Hormuz to see ‘controlled’ movement; global markets surge

Representative image (AI-generated) As the Iran-US ceasefire kicks in, global markets are witnessing a sharp shift across multiple sectors.US President Donald Trump announced a temporary two-week suspension of planned military strikes on Iran, linking the move to Iran’s willingness to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and engage in negotiations.Crude prices, which had surged above $100…

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Why stock market up today? Nifty50 above 23,900; BSE Sensex rallies over 2,800 points on US-Iran ceasefire – top reasons for rally

Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Buoyed by the two week US-Iran ceasefire, stock markets opened in green on Wednesday, rallying strongly ahead of the RBI monetary policy review. While Nifty50 went above 23,900, BSE Sensex rose over 2,800 points. At 10:15 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 23,872.50, up 748 points or 3.24%….

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