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Jan 1, 1970

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

Sensex, Nifty open flat with positive bias amid global optimism

On the institutional front, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) extended their buying streak for the second consecutive session on October 8, purchasing equities worth Rs 81 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought equities worth Rs 329 crore on the same day.

Oct 9, 2025

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Oct 9, 2025

SBI working to simplify KYC process: Chairman CS Setty

"Technologically we are ready in terms of models and all, maybe some adjustments are required based on the final guidelines which have been ensured, but more importantly the long transition time which is given, we believe that there will be limited impact on the balance sheets of the banks," he added.

Oct 8, 2025

Debit card-based transactions drop 8 pc in Sep as UPI payments surge: RBI data

UPI reaches 500 million consumers, 65 million merchants, says report

The report, launched at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025 by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), highlights how India's UPI has set a new global benchmark, accounting for nearly 50 per cent of global real-time payment volumes and 84 per cent of all retail digital payments within the country.

Oct 8, 2025

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Sensex, Nifty end lower after volatile trade; IT stocks shine

"The Nifty opened on a firm note but failed to sustain momentum beyond its immediate resistance zone near 25,200, triggering broad-based profit booking and selling pressure across key sectors such as banking, auto, FMCG, and realty," market experts said.

Oct 8, 2025

Sensex, Nifty open marginally higher; IT stocks lead gains

Titan emerged as the top gainer on the Sensex, rising around 4 per cent intra-day after the company released its Q2 FY26 business update. Other major gainers included Infosys, TCS, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, Asian Paints, and Trent, which climbed up to 2 per cent.

Oct 8, 2025

RBI deputy governor launches new digital payment innovations at GFF 2025

The Multi-Signatory Accounts feature will enable multi-signatory or joint accounts on UPI that require authorisation from one or more signatories to perform UPI payments seamlessly. Signatories can conveniently use any UPI app to manage linked bank accounts, making the process more convenient and hassle-free, and enhancing transaction speed.

Oct 7, 2025

Sensex rises 136 points, Nifty ends above 25,100 as banking stocks lift markets

"Nifty continues to stay in an uptrend, maintaining its strength above the key 25,000 mark. The broader sentiment remains constructive, with investors showing steady buying interest on dips," market experts said.

Oct 7, 2025

Sensex, Nifty extend gains on buying in heavyweights

Among the top gainers on the Sensex were Power Grid, Bajaj Finance, HCL Tech, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, Ultratech Cement, NTPC, Hindustan Unilever, Bajaj Finserv, and BEL, which rose between 0.3 per cent and 1.6 per cent.

Oct 7, 2025

SEBI chief warns investors on fraudsters offering guaranteed returns

The SEBI chairman was speaking at the inauguration of the week-long celebration of the 'world investor week 2025', in India with the theme 'Fraud and scams prevention and basics of investing'. This is a global campaign by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) to highlight the importance of Investor Education and protection.

Oct 7, 2025

Sensex, Nifty open marginally lower over mixed global cues, FII outflows

Sensex rises 583 points, Nifty tops 25,000 as IT and banking stocks lead rally

"From a technical perspective, Nifty has successfully broken above the key psychological and technical resistance level of 25,000, turning the structure decisively positive," analysts said.

Oct 6, 2025

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

Sensex, Nifty open higher ahead of Q2 earnings season

Among the major gainers on the Sensex were Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, HCL Tech, TCS, Trent, and Infosys, which climbed up to 1 per cent.In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and Nifty SmallCap indices also moved up by 0.11 per cent and 0.08 per cent, respectively.

Oct 6, 2025

From sugar to IT exports, GST rejig to boost Maharashtra's economy

The GST reduction on refined sugar from 12 per cent to 5 per cent will lower sugar prices by around 7 per cent at whole sale level, benefiting India's largest sugar producer-Maharashtra's sugar belt, comprising of Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara, Pune, Solapur, and Ahmednagar.

Oct 5, 2025