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Sensex, Nifty open flat as IT and pharma gain

The Sensex inched up by just 12 points to 85,151, while the Nifty slipped 18 points to 26,014.The Nifty MidCap index managed to rise 0.02 per cent, while the Nifty SmallCap index gained 0.08 per cent after erasing early losses.

21 days ago

Indian stock market settles lower amid profit booking, FII selling

Sensex settled at 85,138.27, down 503.63 points or 0.59 per cent. The 30-share index started the session lower at 85,325.51 against last session's closing of 85,641.90. The index declined further amid selling in banking, IT, and other heavyweights, touching an intra-day low at 85,053.0.

22 days ago

Sensex, Nifty end lower over monthly Futures and Options expiry

Sensex, Nifty recover from early fall as profit booking keeps markets volatile

The Sensex was trading at around 85,508, down 134 points or 0.16 per cent, while the Nifty slipped 31 points or 0.12 per cent to 26,145. "The Nifty's positional trend remains bullish, with strong support at the 26000-26050 zone. On the higher side, 26300 could offer resistance on a closing basis," market watchers added.

22 days ago

GST reforms have reduced the tax burden on people: Nirmala Sitharaman

No proposal to merge DA with basic salary, Finance Ministry clarifies

With increasing speculation over the 8th Central Pay Commission, the Centre has clarified that no proposal is at present under consideration to give any interim relief to the central government employees. While replying to a written query in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, said the Centre is not examining any plan to merge the existing dearness allowance with basic pay.

22 days ago

India records fastest growth in six quarters defying US tariff pressures: Report

Even as the tariffs dented shipments to America, total merchandise and services exports rose 5 to 6 per cent in the quarter, due to export diversification and robust policy, a report by India Narrative said.

23 days ago

Indian stock market opens in red, IT stocks drag

Markets slip ahead of RBI policy meet; Sensex, Nifty end marginally lower

Sensex closed at 85,641.90, down 64.77 or 0.08 per cent. The 30-share index opened with a decent gap-up at 86,065.92 against the last session's closing of 85,706.67. The index, however, did not hold the gaining momentum amid a cautious approach from investors.

23 days ago

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Sensex, Nifty open at record high over strong Q2 GDP growth

As of 9.30 am, the Sensex advanced 291 points, or 0.34 per cent at 85,997 and the Nifty added 86 points, or 0.33 per cent to 26,289.The broadcap indices performed in line with the benchmarks, with the Nifty Midcap 100 up 0.28 per cent and the Nifty Smallcap 100 adding 0.58 per cent.

23 days ago

RBI policy, auto sales and US data likely to drive stock market next week

On Friday, November 28, benchmark indices ended almost flat as traders booked profits and waited for the release of India's Q2 GDP numbers. The Sensex slipped 14 points to close at 85,706.67, while the Nifty fell 13 points to end at 26,202.95.

24 days ago

NSE cuts Fin Nifty quantity freeze limit to 1,200 contracts effective Dec 1

NSE Cuts Fin Nifty Quantity Freeze Limit to 1,200 Contracts from Dec 1

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has revised the quantity freeze limit for Fin Nifty (NIFTY Financial Services Index derivatives) to 1,200 contracts, effective December 1. A quantity freeze limit restricts the maximum order size a trader can place in a single order, helping prevent erroneous large trades and maintaining orderly market functioning.

24 days ago

Vivek Chaturvedi appointed new CBIC chairman

IRS officer Vivek Chaturvedi appointed CBIC chairman; replaces Sanjay Kumar Agarwal

Vivek Chaturvedi, a 1990-batch Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes) officer and member of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), has been appointed as the chairman of the indirect taxes apex policy-making body.

25 days ago

RBI Slashes Repo Rate to 6.25%: Will It Fuel Growth or Stir up Challenges for Key Sectors?

India approaches the upcoming RBI monetary policy review with inflation at a record low of 0.25% and GDP growth soaring to 8.2% in Q2 FY26. Economists say a repo rate cut is a close call — while strong growth and cooling prices create room for easing, the current real repo rate already seems balanced.

25 days ago

Indian markets end volatile week in green; pharma, PSU banks lead uptick

Indian equities extended their gains for the third straight week, with Nifty up 0.34% at 26,202 and Sensex up 0.52% at 85,706, supported by strong Q2 earnings, firm domestic inflows, and positive global cues such as softer US yields and renewed Fed rate-cut expectations.

25 days ago

HDFC Bank fined ₹91 lakh by RBI for lapses in KYC and multiple regulatory violations

The RBI said that it fined HDFC Bank Rs 91 lakh for breaches of section 19(1)(a), section 6(1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and non‑compliance with RBI directions on interest rates on advances, outsourcing of financial services and Know Your Customer norms.

25 days ago

India's financial markets enter 2026 with renewed confidence

Markets enter 2026 on high: GST 2.0 lift, PMI 58.4, FII buying

India's financial markets are entering 2026 with renewed confidence after a strong rebound in October. Benchmark indices surged — Nifty 50 by 4.5% and Sensex by 4.6% — driven by GST 2.0-led consumption, a two-month high manufacturing PMI of 58.4, and renewed FII buying.

26 days ago

India ranks third in Asia Power Index 2025 amid increasing geopolitical influence

As per its rankings, India is seen much ahead of its peers but stays behind China with a big difference. Both India and China have scored better in various metrics and improving their standing than before but the wide gap exists between the two. Russia is seen improving its overall power in Asia for the first time since 2019.

26 days ago

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