Indian stock market opens higher, Sensex above 83,400

Nifty, Sensex open higher in early trade; metal stocks lead gains

Broader market indices outperformed the benchmark indices, with the BSE SmallCap adding 0.65 per cent and the BSE MidCap climbing 0.64 per cent. Sectorally, Nifty Metal surged 1.57 per cent and Nifty Realty surged 0.76 per cent. The majority of other indices were mixed, showing modest gains and losses in the range of 0.10 to 0.40 per cent. Aug 13, 2025
Stock market ends lower ahead of key inflation data, tariff concerns

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

Sensex ended the session at 80,235.59, down 368.49 or 0.46 per cent. The 30-share index started the session in negative territory at 80,508.51 against last session's closing of 80,604.08 as participants awaited the release of July inflation data from both domestic and US sources. Aug 12, 2025
UPI transactions surge 114 pc in 8 fiscals, digital payments up 41 pc: Minister

UPI transactions surge 114 pc in 8 fiscals, digital payments up 41 pc: Minister

During the same period, the value of transactions has grown from Rs 1.10 lakh crore to Rs 261 lakh crore. In July 2025, UPI reached another milestone, recording over 1,946.79 crore transactions in a single month for the first time, Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, said in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha. Aug 11, 2025
Sensex ends lower in volatile session as Mideast tensions flare up

Indian stock market soars amid FII return, Sensex surges 746 points

The return of FIIs, positive earnings of PSU banks in Q1 and buying in the broader market fueled the bullish sentiment. The robust mutual fund inflow data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) also boosted the market momentum in the last trading hours. Aug 11, 2025
Pahalgam terror attack: Nirmala Sitharaman cuts short US-Peru visit

FM Sitharaman tables revised Income Tax Bill in Parliament to improve fairness, clarity

Tabling the bill in Lok Sabha, FM Sitharaman said that suggestions have been received which are required to be incorporated to convey the correct legislative meaning. "There are corrections in the nature of drafting, alignment of phrases, consequential changes and cross-referencing," she said, adding that the earlier Bill was pulled back to avoid confusion. Aug 11, 2025
Indian stock market opens lower amid fresh US tariff concerns

Market outlook: Tariff tensions, inflation data key triggers next week

Over 1,400 companies including from sectors such as metals, energy and pharmaceuticals are scheduled to report Q1 FY26 results next week, as quarterly earnings cycle comes to an end. Grasim Industries, Hero MotoCorp, India Lease Development, and other major companies are scheduled to release their quarterly earnings on August 11. Aug 10, 2025
SEBI Proposes Special AIF Schemes Exclusively for Accredited Investors

SEBI Proposes Special AIF Schemes Exclusively for Accredited Investors

SEBI has proposed a new category of Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) schemes open only to accredited investors—those meeting specified wealth, net worth, and income criteria certified by a SEBI-recognised agency. The plan aims to replace the current Rs 1 crore minimum investment rule with accreditation status as the sole eligibility criterion, with a transition period where both rules apply. Aug 9, 2025