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Markets drift lower led by HDFC Bank, foreign fund outflows, US-Iran conflict weigh on sentiment

Mumbai, Jul 21 (PTI) Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower in early trade on Tuesday dragged by blue-chip HDFC Bank and persistent foreign fund outflows. Escalating US-Iran conflict also reinforced a risk-off sentiment, limiting investors’ appetite for equities, according to a market expert. The 30-share BSE Sensex dipped 58.89 points to 77,649.63 in opening trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty slipped 22.45 points to 24,216.05. From the Sensex pack, Eternal, HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, Axis Bank, Sun Pharma and Maruti were among the laggards. HDFC Bank declined for the second day after the lender’s quarterly earnings disappointed on the

Rupee falls 6 paise to 96.42 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Jul 21 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 6 paise to 96.42 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday as heightened geopolitical uncertainty put pressure on most Asian currencies, including the rupee. Forex traders said the rupee came under pressure from a combination of factors — crude oil prices climbed on renewed geopolitical tensions, and demand for the US dollar increased as investors moved toward safe-haven assets. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 96.41 then touched 96.42 registering a fall of 6 paise from its previous close. On Monday, the rupee had settled at 96.36

Is there really a global loneliness epidemic? Research reveals a more complex picture

July 21, 2026 (Conversation) Few human experiences are as universal – or as poorly understood – as loneliness. More than just a blue feeling and the inspiration for countless songs, it’s linked to poorer wellbeing, worse mental and physical health and a higher risk of early death. Even in the age of social media, we hear of loneliness being on the rise everywhere – to the extent that some have labelled it an epidemic. To build a better picture, we analysed responses to the Gallup World Poll from more than 218,000 people, across nearly 150 countries. We found around one

New British PM Andy Burnham vows to end years of instability

LONDON, July 20 (Reuters) – Andy Burnham became Britain’s seventh prime minister in ​a decade on Monday, pledging to break with the politics of the past to deliver a new economic model to benefit a nation “fed up” ‌with a revolving door of leaders. In front of dozens of supporters outside his new office and residence at 10 Downing Street, Burnham said politicians had failed to bring the stability needed to raise living standards, something he said he would change with immediate policies and a longer-term plan to be drawn up later this year. “I know people at home are

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