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GST rate cut to spur credit growth of banks, NBFCs: Report

GST rate cut to spur credit growth of banks, NBFCs: Report

While the pace of incremental bank credit growth in the current year lags at Rs.3.9 lakh crore for the first five months of FY2026 compared to Rs.5.1 lakh crore for the previous year, the GST rate cuts aimed at spurring domestic demand would support credit expansion for banks and NBFCs in the near term. Sep 10, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open with gains as potential rate cut in US boosts sentiment

Sensex, Nifty jump over positive development on India-US trade talks

The Sensex was up 334 points or 0.41 per cent at 81,435 in the early morning trade, and the Nifty was up 106 points or 0.43 per cent at 24,975. The broadcap indices made strong gains, as Nifty Midcap 100 inched up by 0.73 per cent, and the Nifty Small cap 100 moved up 0.71 per cent. Sep 10, 2025
RBI's Gold Loan Rules: A New Era for Lenders

Gold scales record high, silver hits 14-year peak on Fed cut bets

The gold prices touched an all-time high, while silver climbed to a 14-year peak in international markets. On the MCX, the yellow metal futures for December delivery appreciated Rs 458 or 0.41 per cent to hit a lifetime high of Rs 1,10,047 per 10 grams. Sep 9, 2025
Indian stock market rally continues for 3rd consecutive day, Sensex jumps 213 points

Stock market opens higher, auto stocks lead rally over GST booster

Among sectoral indices, the Nifty Auto was the top gainer, rising 1.52 per cent, followed by Nifty Metal and Nifty Realty. In the Nifty pack, Tata Steel (up 2.57 per cent), Tata Steel, Tata Motors NTPC, Hindalco and SBI were the major gainers, while losers included SBI Life Insurance, Asian Paints, Dr Reddys Labs, Titan Company and Trent. Sep 8, 2025
Gold, silver prices hit record high amid global uncertainties

Gold jumps by Rs 4,000 this week, silver crosses Rs 1.23 lakh per kg

The price of 22-carat gold has risen to Rs 97,406 from Rs 93,787, while 18-carat gold has climbed from Rs 76,791 to Rs 79,754 per 10 grams. Silver too witnessed a strong rally. During the review period, its price rose by Rs 5,598 to Rs 1,23,170 per kilogramme, up from Rs 1,17,572 earlier. Sep 7, 2025
GST rate cuts big relief for FMCG, apparel, footwear, restaurants: Report

GST Slash on Personal Care, Apparel, and QSR Inputs to Drive Demand, Margins

Footwear below Rs 1,000 faced 12 per cent GST while those above Rs 1,000 had 18 per cent. Apparel and footwear priced between Rs 1,000 and Rs 2,500 will be taxed at only 5 per cent. For apparel priced above Rs 2,500, the GST has been raised to 18 per cent from the earlier 12 per cent, while footwear above Rs 2,500 continues at 18 per cent. Sep 7, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid uncertainty around Trump tariffs

Stock market outlook: Key factors to watch next week

On September 12, the government will release retail inflation figures. Retail inflation stood at 1.55 per cent in July -- reflecting the pace at which prices of goods are rising and offering insights into demand and supply conditions in the economy. Sep 7, 2025
Indian stock market rally continues for 3rd consecutive day, Sensex jumps 213 points

GST 2.0 Fuels Stock Market Gains Despite Choppy Trading

The Nifty IT slipped over 2.5 per cent this week amid concerns of reduced discretionary spending, driven by economic uncertainty, elevated rates, and geopolitical risks. Sector-wise, Nifty Metal and Auto indices gained around 1 per cent each, while Realty and FMCG slipped up to 1.5 per cent on profit booking. Sep 6, 2025
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