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

FII selling moderates amid India's market rally; sentiments to improve

It is important to note that FIIs have been consistently buying through the primary market even while selling through the exchanges, and they have bought Rs 1,559 worth of equities in September, said Dr V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Investments.

Sep 21, 2025

Indian stock market rally continues for 3rd consecutive day, Sensex jumps 213 points

Mcap of 7 top firms rises by Rs 1.18 lakh crore last week

Among the gainers, the market value of State Bank of India jumped by Rs 35,953.25 crore to reach Rs 7,95,910 crore, while Bharti Airtel's valuation rose by Rs 33,214.77 crore, taking it to Rs 11,18,952.64 crore.

Sep 21, 2025

Gold surges over Rs 3,300 in this week, Silver crosses Rs 1.28 lakh mark

Gold Stays Range-Bound This Week, Sentiment Positive Amid Global Uncertainty

"Gold traded range-bound but positive, with gains of 0.38 per cent at $3,657 and 0.26 per cent at Rs 1,09,330, as Fed's policy supported the recent rate cut while keeping the door open for two more cuts based on incoming data," said analysts.

Sep 20, 2025

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Sensex & Nifty End Week Higher on Optimism Around India-US Trade Deal, US Fed Eases Rates

The total turnout was clocked at 39.45 per cent at all the 52 centres with 195 booths equipped with 711 EVMs. Over 2.75 lakh students, from more than 50 colleges of Delhi University, were eligible to vote in DUSU elections.

Sep 20, 2025

Net direct tax revenue jumps 9.2 pc to cross Rs 10.82 lakh crore

Gross direct tax collections increased by 3.39 per cent to Rs 12.43 lakh crore, while refunds dipped by 23.87 per cent to Rs 1.60 lakh crore. Corporate refunds — the majority of total refunds — grew by 13.13 per cent to Rs 1.23 lakh crore, while refunds issued to non-corporate taxpayers decreased by 63.39 per cent to Rs 37,306.72 crore.

Sep 19, 2025

Stock market snaps three-day rally; IT stocks fall, Adani Group's shares rise

Sensex ended the session at 82,626.23, down 387.73 points or 0.47 per cent. The index started the trade a bit lower at 82,946.04 against last session's closing of 83,013.96. The index extended the downward trend further amid selling in IT and banking heavyweights. It touched an intraday low at 82,485.92.

Sep 19, 2025

Apple iPhone 15 becomes best-selling smartphone globally in Q3 2024

India's premium smartphone market to see 18 pc sales growth this festive season

Within the premium segment, super-premium smartphones (Rs 50,000–1,00,000) are expected to grow 15 per cent on-year, while the uber-premium segment (Rs 1,00,000 and above) could see a remarkable 167 per cent surge, fuelled by strong demand for the latest flagship models, said the report by CyberMedia Research (CMR).

Sep 19, 2025

GST rate cuts on 11 Bengal-specific items will boost state's economy: Sitharaman

Addressing the GST 2.0 outreach programme here, Sitharaman also highlighted that the decision to make the reforms come into effect from September 22 was largely due to the fact that the government wanted consumers to benefit ahead of Durga Puja.

Sep 18, 2025

All you need to know about notifications issued under GST 2.0 reforms

The Finance Ministry on Thursday issued a list of six Frequently Asked Questions on GST 2.0 relating to the new notifications that have been issued to bring the tax rate cuts on goods and services into effect from September 22.

Sep 18, 2025

GST Council Meet May Signal Major Rejig in Tax Slabs, Cess Policy

GST reforms to lower rates on 11 out of 30 top consumption items: Report

The move is likely to improve purchasing power, especially for low-middle income segments, as the consumption-weighted average GST rate is lower in majority of food and household items and will attract either 0 per cent or a 5 tax rate.

Sep 18, 2025

Sensex projected to touch 115,836, Nifty to surpass 43,800 by FY28: Report

Stock market rises for 3rd consecutive day on US Fed rate cut, buying in IT sector

The 30-share index opened with a decent gap-up at 83,108.92 against the last session's closing of 82,693.71 after the US Fed announced a rate cut. However, the index remained range-bound throughout the session amid a mixed approach across sectors except IT.

Sep 18, 2025

Data of nearly 3 million Lotte Card customers leaked

The leaked data also included card verification codes, card numbers and card validity period of some 280,000 customers, critical information that may expose their owners to credit card fraud, according to the company, reports Yonhap news agency.

Sep 18, 2025

Markets rebound after 4-day losing streak, Sensex gains 317 points

Sensex, Nifty make strong gains amid positive cues after US Fed rate cut

The Federal Reserve resumed interest rates cut cycle by reducing rates by 25 basis points to a target range of 4.0-4.25 per cent, citing shifting risk dynamics in the economy. Fed officials projected two additional rate cuts this year, forecasting rates to reach 3.50-3.75 per cent by the end of 2025.

Sep 18, 2025

Centre to help ITIs become AI-driven training centres: FM Sitharaman

Addressing the Indian Foundation for Quality Management's (IFQM) second annual symposium in the national capital, Sitharaman said that the government has been focussed on skilling and upskilling for the last two to three years and has made provisions for it in the annual budgets.

Sep 18, 2025