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Indian rupee expected to trade in 88.5‑89 per dollar range till Nov end: Report

Any positive development on the US-India trade deal is likely to lift investor sentiments, the bank said, adding that concerns about higher US tariffs' impact on the domestic economy are weighing on foreign portfolio investor (FPI) flows.

2 days ago

Sensex, Nifty open higher amid positive global cues

Sensex, Nifty open in green amid US-India trade talks, Bihar exit polls

As of 9.25 am, Sensex advanced 496 points, or 0.59 per cent at 84,367 and Nifty inched up 147 points, or 0.58 per cent to 25,842.

2 days ago

SIP inflows hit all-time high of Rs 29,529 crore in October

Despite volatility in the domestic equity market during the month, the steady growth in SIP in the month reflects the strong retail participation, which led the mutual fund industry's total assets under management (AUM) to increase to Rs 79.87 lakh crore from Rs 75.61 lakh crore a month earlier.

3 days ago

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Indian stock market continues upward trend as IT, auto stocks lead

Sensex ended the session at 83,871.32, up 335.97 points or 0.40 per cent. The 30-share index opened trading higher at 83,671.52 against the last session's closing of 83,535.35.

3 days ago

Sensex, Nifty snap 3-day losing streak amid buying in IT, auto heavyweights

Sensex ended the session at 83,535.35, up 319 points or 0.38 per cent. The 30-share index started the session flat at 83,198.20 against last session's closing of 83,216.28. However, the index rallied around 500 points to hit an intra-day high of 83,754.49 amid heavy buying in tech and automobile heavyweights.

4 days ago

Private capex boosts India's medium‑term growth, 25 bps repo cut likely: Report

The NSE Midcap index rose 4.8 per cent and the BSE Smallcap index gained 3.2 per cent. Real estate led sectoral performance, while oil and gas, metals, banks and IT outperformed the Nifty, even as healthcare, power, FMCG and autos underperformed.

4 days ago

Demat accounts opened in October touch 10-month high: Data

In October, India's primary market saw a record number of mainboard IPOs, with 10 offerings aiming to raise over Rs 44,930 crore, marking the largest monthly fundraising target in the country's capital-market history.

4 days ago

Jan 1, 1970

Gold prices rise to 3-month high on back of safe-haven demand

Gold and silver prices up by 2% amid positive global cues

At around 10 a.m. on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the price of the December 5, 2025 contract for gold rose 1.16 per cent to Rs 1,22,468 per 10 grams, and the price of the December 5, 2025 contract for silver rose 1.99 per cent to Rs 1,50,666 per kg.

4 days ago

Jan 1, 1970

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid volatile trade

Sensex, Nifty open in green amid positive global cues

The broadcap indices outperformed benchmarks in terms of gains, with the Nifty Midcap 100 up or 0.37 per cent, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 adding 0.27 per cent.

4 days ago

Over 150 products may see rate cut in GST Council meet this week

GST 2.0 comes as big boon for India's artisans

The entire handloom sector in Assam stands to gain from the GST reforms. In a state with more than 12.83 lakh weavers and about 12.46 lakh looms, the impact is far-reaching. The GST rate cut on handlooms and crafts will also benefit Assam Jaapi, Asharikandi terracotta, Mishing handloom, Pani Meteka, and Bihu dhol, among others.

5 days ago

Indian stock market falls amid fresh US tariff threats, selling in IT stock

Market Outlook: Domestic indices to remain in consolidating phase amid Q2 results, inflation data

The coming week will be significant, with multiple important macroeconomic data. On the domestic front, the focus will be on India's CPI and WPI inflation figures, which are expected to shed light on the inflation trend and future policy direction.

5 days ago

Gold likely to open weak after steep global fall; prices may drop to Rs 1.22–Rs 1.23 lakh per 10 gm

Gold Slips for Third Week amid Diminishing Hopes of Federal Reserve Easing

Analysts said that the longest US government shutdown on record has delayed official data, increasing reliance on private surveys. ISM manufacturing and services PMIs fell below 50, indicating contraction, while private payrolls rose by 42,000, complicating the Federal Reserve's outlook.

6 days ago