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Sensex, Nifty open with gains as potential rate cut in US boosts sentiment

Sensex, Nifty open marginally higher; FMCG stocks lead rally

The Asian markets traded mixed in the morning session, breaking ranks from Wall Street peers as investors assessed a slew of economic data in the region. Core consumer prices in Tokyo rose at a slower pace in August. The unemployment rate also eased to 2.3 per cent in July, down from 2.5 per cent the previous month.

Aug 29, 2025

BSE strengthens norms for SME migrating Mainboard, raises profit and trading requirements

BSE to introduce pre-market trading in index and stock F&O from Dec 8

"It is proposed to introduce Pre-Open Session for index & stock futures in the Equity Derivatives Segment from Monday, December 08, 2025 onwards," BSE said in a circular. Trading members are requested to note that there shall be no new changes in the Enhanced Trading Interface (ETI) API or market data broadcast streams to facilitate the roll-out of the said functionality, the exchange added.

Aug 28, 2025

Jan 1, 1970

Stock market ends lower ahead of key inflation data, tariff concerns

Indian equity indices decline sharply over US tariff concerns

Sensex ended the session at 80,080.57, down 705 points or 0.87 per cent. The 30-share index started the session in negative territory at 80,754 against last session's closing of 80,786.54 amid selling across the sectors. The Index further extended the losing momentum to hit an intra-day low at 80,013.02 following the implementation of US tariffs on Indian goods.

Aug 28, 2025

Indigo shares decline over 4 pc on promoter offloading stake

They have been reducing their stake in the airline since Rakesh Gangwal left the board in February 2022; as of 2025, they have sold almost 9 per cent of the company. By reducing their ownership of InterGlobe Aviation, Rakesh Gangwal and his family have raised more than Rs 45,300 crore since 2022.

Aug 28, 2025

Jan 1, 1970

India's economy continues on fast-growth track: CEA Nageswaran

India to clock average 6.5 pc growth in next 10 years, macro balance sheet strong

"India's overall indebtedness levels reflect an incipient inflexion with a rise in private sector leverage. We expect private sector debt to continue to see modest expansion while public sector debt decline keeps overall debt manageable and improves the productivity of incremental debt," said the report.

Aug 28, 2025

Sensex, Nifty open sharply lower amid tariffs concerns, IT stocks lead losses

The BSE Sensex dropped by 624 points, or 0.77 per cent, to touch 80,162 in the early trade. The Nifty 50 declined by 183.85 points, or 0.74 per cent, to 24,528 points. Broadcap indices were firmly in red as Nifty Midcap 100 fell 1.00 per cent, while Nifty Smallcap 100 was down 1.12 per cent.

Aug 28, 2025

GST reforms may offset tariff impact, India remains fastest-growing economy: Fitch Solutions' BMI

It further stated that productivity is projected to grow around 5 per cent over the coming decade, providing substantial momentum to GDP growth.

Aug 28, 2025

State-run firms pay big dividends; Coal India, PFC lead the pack

Dividend yield refers to the annual dividend income expressed as a percentage of the stock's current market price -- an important metric for income-focused investors. Power Finance Corporation (PFC) rewarded shareholders with Rs 19.5 per share -- reflecting a yield of 5 per cent, while REC Limited paid Rs 19.1 per share, also translating into a 5 per cent yield.

Aug 27, 2025

Indian stock market to remain shut on Ganesh Chaturthi

Indian stock market remain shut on Ganesh Chaturthi

Further, US tariffs on India are set to increase significantly as new tariffs of 25 per cent will take effect on Wednesday, raising total duties on exports to the US to 50 per cent. Its impact on the Indian stock market will be seen on Thursday. India's top exports to the US include engineering and electronic goods, drugs and pharmaceuticals, and gems and jewellery, as per government data.

Aug 27, 2025

Suzuki to invest Rs 70,000 crore in India over next 5–6 years

The announcement was made by Suzuki Motor Corporation President Toshihiro Suzuki during the launch of Maruti Suzuki's first electric SUV, the 'e-Vitara', at the company's Hansalpur plant in Gujarat. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the first batch of the electric SUVs at the inauguration ceremony.

Aug 26, 2025

Jan 1, 1970