Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

RBI may cut repo rate to 5 pc in upcoming MPC meet: Report

"We see scope for a final 25bps rate cut in February or April 2026. Given the dovish policy guidance, we cannot rule out the possibility of a final 25bps rate cut in Feb'26 meeting to 5 per cent repo rate, even as the timing of final rate cut is usually difficult to call," the report said. Dec 22, 2025
The report from JM Financial noted that the rupee depreciated about 6 per cent in 2025 compared to the historical average annual depreciation of roughly 3.5 per cent, citing FII outflows and trade‑deal overhang with the US.

Indian rupee rises for 2nd session amid RBI interventions

Analysts noted that volatility remains the main focus amidst rupee's comeback and follow‑through in RBI actions and global dollar moves remains crucial in near future. Currency market watchers said 89.20 has emerged as a crucial level and a sustained break below this could open the door toward the 88.50–88.30 zone in the near term. Dec 22, 2025
UltraTech Cement faces Rs 390 crore GST demand

UltraTech Cement faces Rs 390 crore GST demand

Along with this, the company has also been asked to pay a penalty of a similar amount and interest of around Rs 28 lakh. In a regulatory filing, UltraTech Cement Ltd said the demand relates to alleged short payment of Goods and Services Tax, improper use of input tax credit and other related issues. Dec 22, 2025
Sensex, Nifty end lower on weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty open in green zone amid positive global cues

Analysts noted that market is likely heading for a year-end rally. The rupee's sharp reversal and FIIs' cash market purchases can accelerate this rally, as they lead to short covering, pushing benchmark indices higher. The Goldilocks domestic economic set up and potential earnings growth uptrend can support a market upturn, they added. Dec 22, 2025
Indian stock markets opened weak on Thursday as pressure from a falling rupee and continued foreign investor selling kept sentiment muted on Dalal Street.    The opening also coincided with the weekly F&O expiry for the Sensex, adding to the cautious

Top 6 firms add Rs 75,257 crore in market value

The benchmark Sensex fell 338.3 points, or 0.39 per cent, during the week -- reflecting cautious sentiment among investors. Among the major gainers, Tata Consultancy Services saw its market valuation rise by Rs 22,594.96 crore to Rs 11,87,673.41 crore. Dec 21, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty end higher as strong rupee lift market sentiment

It touched an intra-day high of 85,067.50 before closing 447.55 points higher, or 0.5 per cent up, at 84,929. The Nifty also saw a firm trend. The index climbed to a high of 25,993 during the day and finally settled at 25,966, ending 151 points higher. Dec 19, 2025

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