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Easing tensions extend four-day bull run across equity markets

04-08-2026

Stock market benchmark indices ended higher on Monday, with the Sensex climbing 544.39 points and the Nifty surging 1.60%, following a sharp decline in crude oil prices amid easing geopolitical tensions.

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Mfg sector growth in July falls to 5-year low on slow demand

04-08-2026

India's manufacturing sector activity growth fell to a five-year low in July due to a slower rise in new business orders amid increasingly challenging market conditions, a monthly survey indicated on Monday.

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Govt proposes to ease tax relief conditions for offshore funds

04-08-2026

To strengthen India's position as a global fund management hub, the Government has proposed to substantially relax eligibility conditions for an Eligible Investment Fund managed from India to avail tax exemption on its global income.

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Govt to sell up to 6.5% in LIC at `382/shr; to add `31K crore to disinvestment kitty

04-08-2026

The government will sell up to a 6.5% stake in Life Insurance Corporation at a floor price of ₹382 per share through a two-year offer for sale beginning on Tuesday.

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Disputed tax demand down `16,690 crore since hike in monetary limit for filing appeals, LS told

04-08-2026

The increase in monetary thresholds for filing tax dispute appeals at the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, high courts, and the Supreme Court has led to a ₹16,690 crore reduction in disputed tax demand, Parliament was informed on Monday.

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Rupee rises for 6th day

04-08-2026

The rupee strengthened against the US currency for the sixth consecutive session on Monday, closing higher by 12 paise at 95.31 following a sharp drop in global crude oil prices and a softer greenback after US President Donald Trump

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