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Indian stock market ends lower amid US tariff jitters, Sensex declines 765 points

Sensex, Nifty jump over 1.3 pc; auto stocks lead rally

The BSE Sensex surged 1,056 points, or 1.31 per cent to 81,654 points. The Nifty 50 jumped 354 points, or 1.44 per cent up to 24,985. Sectorally, the Nifty Auto led the gains with 4 per cent jump. The Nifty Bank advanced 695 points or 1.26 per cent to settle at 56,037.15. Aug 18, 2025
'Diwali Gift' GST Reforms Touted as Big Step in Tax Efficiency

'Diwali Gift' GST reforms termed as big step in tax efficiency by CII

CII also applauded the heightened focus on strategic sectors, the push for Made-in-India semiconductor chips by year-end underscores India's emergence in global tech manufacturing, while the Sudarshan Chakra Mission, energy self-reliance, and space capabilities, including the plan for an indigenous space station, signal a transformative leap in indigenous innovation. Aug 16, 2025
Indian stock market ends lower amid US tariff jitters, Sensex declines 765 points

India's Forex reserves scale $693.6 bn after $4.75 bn boost

For the week ending on Aug 8, foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, increased by $2.84 billion to $583.98 billion. Expressed in dollar terms, the foreign currency assets include the effect of appreciation or depreciation of non-US units like the euro, pound and yen held in the foreign exchange reserves. Aug 16, 2025
Explained: Structural GST reforms to bring rate rationalisation, ease of living

Explained: Structural GST reforms to bring rate rationalisation, ease of living

"The Central Government is proposing major reforms in GST to build an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' by focussing on structural reforms, rate rationalisation, and ease of living," PM Modi said. Reforms also aim to reduce classification disputes, correct inverted duty structures in specific sectors, ensure greater rate stability, and improve ease of doing business, an official release said. Aug 15, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid uncertainty around Trump tariffs

Sensex, Nifty end 1 pc higher this week despite tariff concerns

Investors are now focused on the US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin's meeting in Alaska, in hopes that it may result in a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire and the lifting of the additional 25 per cent tariff on India. Aug 15, 2025
India clocks rapid progress in food, energy and defence sectors over last 10 years: Report

S&P Global upgrades India sovereign credit rating to 'BBB', outlook stable

The short-term rating on India has also been revised to A-2 from A-3 earlier, and the transfer and convertibility assessment has been revised to A- from BBB+.The impact of US tariffs on India will likely be manageable, with sound economic fundamentals expected to support the country's growth momentum over the next two to three years, according to the note. Aug 14, 2025

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