Bulls steady despite India-Pakistan tensions; midcaps, SMEs under pressure, India VIX surges 3%

Indian stock markets are trading cautiously with mild volatility as geopolitical tensions intensified following India’s launch of “Operation Sindoor.” The operation targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan, launched in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people. The Sensex opened above the 80,000 level and is currently trading near 80,600, while the…

Operation Sindoor: Pakistan stocks drop, Indian assets steady after military strike

A security personnel keeps vigil at the Attari-Wagah Integrated Check Post after Indian armed forces carried out missile strikes on terror targets in Pakistan and PoK under ‘Operation Sindoor’, in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack, near Amritsar, Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | Photo Credit: SHIVA SHARMA Pakistan’s stocks slid, while Indian assets were steady…

What we know about India’s strike on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir

Reuters A city view of Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administrated Kashmir Two weeks after a deadly militant attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, India has launched a series of strikes on sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The Indian defence ministry said the strikes – named “Operation Sindoor” – were part of a “commitment” to hold those…

Air India cancels flights to several stations due to airport closures

Air India has announced the cancellation of flights to and from several airports in the country, following a notification from aviation authorities regarding the closure of these airports. The affected stations include Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot, with cancellations valid until 5:29 am IST on May 10. Passengers holding valid…

Who is Colonel Sophia Qureshi, the Army officer who briefed the press on Operation Sindoor?

As tensions rose following India’s precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under Operation Sindoor, two senior women officers from the Armed Forces made history by jointly addressing the media. Among them was Colonel Sophia Qureshi, a decorated officer of the Indian Army’s Corps of Signals, who stood before the nation and…

Gold and Silver Prices Today, 7 May 2025: Gold slips to Rs 97,125; Silver climbs to Rs 96,824 — Check city-wise rate

Gold and Silver Prices Today, 7 May 2025: Gold prices edged lower on Tuesday amid growing optimism over potential US-China trade talks and investor anticipation around the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), June gold futures dropped by 0.49 per cent or Rs 480, settling at Rs 97,125 per 10 grams. In…

India PE-VC market grows 9% to $43 billion in 2024: Report

India’s private equity and venture capital (PE-VC) investments staged a recovery in 2024, growing by approximately 9 per cent to reach $43 billion across close to 1,600 deals, with traditional sectors taking the lead in driving market growth, a report showed on Wednesday. The recovery strengthened India’s position as Asia-Pacific’s second-largest PE-VC destination, capturing approximately…

How world leaders are reacting to India-Pakistan military strikes | Border Disputes News

Nations call for restraint as India launches ‘Operation Sindoor’, attacking several sites in Pakistan, which in response claims to down Indian jets. India has launched ‘Operation Sindoor’, a military operation targeting multiple locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir that New Delhi alleges are “terrorist” training sites. In response, Islamabad claimed it struck Indian army positions…

India-UK FTA deal to result in increased exports; benefit textile, auto ancillary and pharma sectors among others

In a significant milestone, India has successfully concluded a free trade agreement or FTA with the United Kingdom (UK), following three years of negotiations.  Here’s all about India-UK FTA and its impact on D-Street First, here is a brief about the foreign trade agreement between India and the UK Trade will increase from $6,000 crore…