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Crypto rout deepens as ETF outflows, geopolitical tensions rattle investors

Until macro stability returns and ETF inflows resume, crypto markets, analysts believe, are likely to remain defensive

Crypto rout deepens as ETF outflows, geopolitical tensions rattle investors
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 10:47 AM IST

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex up 180 pts, Nifty below 24,900; Silver ETFs down up to 20%

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, February 2, 2026: The Nifty Midcap100 and Nifty Smallcap100 indices were trading lower by 0.30 per cent and 0.41 per cent, respectively, during early trade

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex up 180 pts, Nifty below 24,900;  Silver ETFs down up to 20%
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 10:45 AM IST

Krafton India releases new BGMI redeem codes on Feb 02: How to win rewards

Krafton India has rolled out a fresh batch of BGMI redeem codes, valid until February 28, 2026. One of the codes from today's list will offer players a chance to win the Female Racer set

Krafton India releases new BGMI redeem codes on Feb 02: How to win rewards
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 10:44 AM IST

Apple may explore clamshell foldable iPhone after first fold launch: Report

Reportedly, Apple is considering a flip-style iPhone alongside its book-style foldable, as the company looks at adding new foldable shapes and sizes beyond its first model

Apple may explore clamshell foldable iPhone after first fold launch: Report
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 10:44 AM IST

Budget slows fiscal consolidation but remains 'neutral' for growth: Fitch

The government will target a ‌debt-to-GDP ratio of 55.6 per cent ​for 2026-27, resulting in a fiscal deficit of 4.3 per cent of GDP, Finance Minister Nirmala ‍Sitharaman said

Budget slows fiscal consolidation but remains 'neutral' for growth: Fitch
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 10:41 AM IST

16th Finance Commission: Which states gain and lose under new tax formula

The 16th Finance Commission has retained states' 41 per cent share in central taxes, but changes in the devolution formula mean gains for southern and western states and relative losses for several no

16th Finance Commission: Which states gain and lose under new tax formula
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 10:39 AM IST

Instagram could soon let users opt out of someone's Close Friends lists

Reportedly, Instagram is developing a feature that would let users remove themselves from Close Friends lists, as Meta also plans paid subscriptions with exclusive features

Instagram could soon let users opt out of someone's Close Friends lists
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 10:36 AM IST

E2E Networks, Anant Raj surge up to 10% on tax holiday for cloud services

In comparison, the benchmark NSE Nifty50 was trading almost flat at 24,832.95 levels.

E2E Networks, Anant Raj surge up to 10% on tax holiday for cloud services
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 10:34 AM IST

India manufacturing PMI rebounds in Jan to 55.4 as orders, output pick up

January manufacturing PMI: The overall growth remained strong, with the index staying well above the neutral mark

India manufacturing PMI rebounds in Jan to 55.4 as orders, output pick up
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 10:33 AM IST

Silver, gold ETF rout deepens as metals' historic plunge continues

In the global market, spot gold and silver prices were lower by 6 per cent and 11.8 per cent, respectively. From their record highs, gold and silver are down 13.5 per cent and 32 per cent

Silver, gold ETF rout deepens as metals' historic plunge continues
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 10:30 AM IST

Bombs hurled, firing reported during clash in south Kolkata; 10 held

The violence broke out on Kankulia Road around 8.30 pm on Sunday when a group of youths from another area entered the locality and were confronted by locals

Bombs hurled, firing reported during clash in south Kolkata; 10 held
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 10:26 AM IST

From Jefferies to Goldman Sachs: Brokerages decode Budget 2026 fine print

Jefferies' industry discussions indicate up to 5 per cent volume impact, and estimate a 5 per cent decline in ADTO/orders for BSE/GROWW could result in 4 per cent earnings impact

From Jefferies to Goldman Sachs: Brokerages decode Budget 2026 fine print
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 10:26 AM IST

Bought an under-construction home? Budget saves your home loan tax benefit

₹2-lakh home loan deduction stays intact under new tax law

Bought an under-construction home? Budget saves your home loan tax benefit
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 10:25 AM IST

US futures, Asian shares slip while while oil prices fall more than $2

Markets appeared jittery as investors studied what President Donald Trump's new nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, will mean for interest rates

US futures, Asian shares slip while while oil prices fall more than $2
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 10:17 AM IST

Gold plunges after biggest drop in a decade as extended rally unwinds

Spot gold fell as much as 6.3 per cent on Monday while Silver swung sharply, dropping to around $75 an ounce having earlier climbed as much as 3.2 per cent

Gold plunges after biggest drop in a decade as extended rally unwinds
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 10:12 AM IST

Larsen & Toubro gains 3%; what's driving capital goods stock on Monday?

Budget impact: Sustained capex growth and identification of 7 high-speed rail corridors enhances medium- to long-term order inflows for EPC, railways, power transmission, defence and capital goods cos

Larsen & Toubro gains 3%; what's driving capital goods stock on Monday?
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 10:12 AM IST

India 10-yr bond yields jump to 1-yr high on record borrowing plan in FY27

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a larger-than-expected gross market borrowing via dated securities of ₹17.2 trillion for FY27

India 10-yr bond yields jump to 1-yr high on record borrowing plan in FY27
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 10:09 AM IST

Delhivery up 5% in 2 days post Q3; analysts see strong growth outlook

In the December quarter, the company reported profit after tax (PAT) for Q3 at ₹40 crore, as compared to ₹25 crore a year ago

Delhivery up 5% in 2 days post Q3; analysts see strong growth outlook
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 9:58 AM IST

China's manufacturing activity gauge expands for export-oriented firms

China has seen weakening momentum in the economy in recent months, with few signs policymakers intend to unleash major stimulus as they continue to battle risks tied to local government debt

China's manufacturing activity gauge expands for export-oriented firms
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 9:58 AM IST

Stuck with losses in Gold, Silver ETFs? Here's what investors should do

Silver ETFs plunged up to 20 per cent today, extending their rout into a third straight trading session. Gold ETFs, too, followed suit as Gold and Silver prices fell by 3-6 per cent on MCX today

Stuck with losses in Gold, Silver ETFs? Here's what investors should do
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 9:58 AM IST