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RBI MPC decisions break 8-day losing streak, Sensex surges 715 points

Sensex ended the session at 80,983.31, up 715.69 points or 0.89 per cent. The 30-share index started the session a bit lower at 80,159.90 against last session's closing of 80,267.62. However, the index turned positive and had a sharp rally after post RBI announced to maintain the status quo on repo rate. The index touched an intraday high of 81,068.43.

Oct 1, 2025

RBI slashes inflation forecast to 2.6 pc in FY26 over GST reforms, benign food prices

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said that "The recently implemented GST rate rationalisation would lead to a reduction in prices of several items in the CPI basket. Overall, the inflation outcome is likely to be softer than what was projected in the August monetary policy committee resolution, primarily on account of the GST rate cuts and benign food prices."

Oct 1, 2025

RBI rolls out more steps to internationalise the rupee

"For months now, the government has been taking steps to internationalise the rupee, which refers to the process of making the Indian currency widely accepted and used for global trade, finance, and investment. We have been making steady progress in this regard," RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said.

Oct 1, 2025

RBI doubles IPO loan limit, allows up to Rs 25 lakh financing per investor

The central bank has decided to allow banks to finance acquisitions by Indian corporates, while also easing restrictions on lending against shares and debt securities. Governor Sanjay Malhotra, after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, said that the RBI will put in place an enabling framework to help banks provide loans for acquisitions.

Oct 1, 2025

Gold price stays elevated buoyed by US shutdown risks, rate-cut bets

Precious metals remained volatile on Tuesday, with gold and silver slipping from early highs as traders booked profits. Later in the evening session, both metals recovered from their intraday lows as hedging activity increased.

Oct 1, 2025

India Inc. credit ratio rose to 2.56 times in H1FY26: Report

While small-sized auto ancillaries and dealers, chemical manufacturers, small Finance Banks (SFBs) and NBFCs exposed to microfinance and unsecured business loans saw the highest downgrades amid pricing pressures and asset-quality concerns.

Oct 1, 2025

UPI transactions see 31 pc growth at 19.63 billion in September: NPCI data

In August, the UPI transactions had crossed 20 billion for the first time in its history. UPI had earlier achieved a record of crossing 700 million transactions in a single day on August 2.

Oct 1, 2025

RBI MPC meet: Expect next rate cut in December, says Goldman Sachs' analyst

nvestors await the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decision on Wednesday, in hopes for a potential lending rate cut. Sengupta said that the RBI's stance will be impacted by the uncertain trade policy and external headwinds, despite a strong domestic growth outlook.

Sep 30, 2025

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Sep 30, 2025

Indian stock market shrugs off midweek volatility, ends week on robust note

Indian equity indices end slightly lower ahead of RBI's MPC outcome

Sensex ended the session at 80,267.62, down 97 points or 0.12 per cent. The 30-share index started the session in green at 80,541.77, breaking a seven-day losing streak, against last session's closing of 80,364.94. However, the index dragged in negative territory following selling in heavyweights like ITC and Tech Mahindra.

Sep 30, 2025

Gold and silver prices hit record high this week amid global uncertainty

Gold reaches record high, poised for best month in 14 years

US gold futures for December delivery rose 0.4 per cent to $3,872. US President Donald Trump and his Democratic opponents appeared to make little progress at a White House meeting aimed at heading off a government shutdown that could disrupt a wide range of services as early as Wednesday.

Sep 30, 2025

RBI eases norms for small business loans, working capital loans to jewellers

"Banks are generally prohibited from lending for the purchase of gold or silver in any form, or lending against the security of primary gold or silver. However, a carve-out has been allowed for Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) for granting working capital loans to jewellers," the statement said.

Sep 30, 2025

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Sensex, Nifty open in green as investors look for cues from RBI MPC meet

The broad cap indices, Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100, inched up 0.32 and 0.29 per cent, respectively. Titan Company, Asian Paints, Cipla, Hindalco were among the major gainers on the Nifty pack, while losers include Tata Motors, Tech Mahindra and Dr Reddy's Labs.

Sep 30, 2025

Govt gets 3,000 complaints of misleading discounts after GST cuts

The government has received nearly 3,000 complaints from consumers about misleading discounts and unfair pricing practices by retailers after the recent cuts in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare said on Monday.

Sep 29, 2025

Markets end flat ahead of RBI policy outcome; banking, financial services stocks rise

Sensex ended the session at 80,364.94, down 61.52 points or 0.08 per cent. The 30-share index started the session in green at 80,588.77 against last session's closing of 80426.46. The index remained range-bound despite buying in the broader market. It hit the intra-day high and lows at 80,851.38 and 80,248.84, respectively.

Sep 29, 2025