Gold, silver see strong upswing; Fed decision in focus

Gold, silver slip on MCX as traders book profits

During early trade, MCX gold February futures were trading 0.04 per cent lower at Rs 1,30,409 per 10 grams. "MCX Gold remains within a rising channel pattern and is currently hovering around the Rs 1,30,300–Rs 1,30,400 zone, after facing rejection near Rs 1,32,250, which now acts as the immediate resistance," experts said. Dec 8, 2025
Home loan rates expected to fall to pandemic lows after RBI repo rate cut

Home loan EMIs likely to fall after RBI slashes repo rate

Borrowers can expect their home loan interest rate to decline by 25 bps to about 7.1 per cent as several public sector banks, including Union Bank, Bank of India and Bank of Maharashtra, currently offer home loans at 7.35 per cent, according to multiple media reports. Dec 6, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues

Indian Stock Market Ends Higher Following RBI Rate Cut

Benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex dipped 0.37 and 0.27 per cent during the week to close at 26,186 and 85,712, respectively. Early optimism driven by strong Q2 GDP print and robust auto sales was overshadowed by persistent FII outflows, sharp rupee depreciation, and uncertainty over trade negotiations. Dec 6, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open higher amid positive global cues

Sensex, Nifty rise after RBI cuts repo rate

Along with the rate cut, the RBI sharply lowered its inflation forecast for FY26 to 2 per cent from 2.6 per cent and increased its growth projection to 7.3 per cent from 6.8 per cent earlier. Following the announcement, the Sensex closed at 85,712.37, rising 447.05 points or 0.52 per cent. Dec 5, 2025
Who is Avadhut Sathe, the popular FinMentor now banned by SEBI?

Who is Avadhut Sathe, the popular FinMentor now banned by SEBI?

In an interim order, SEBI directed Sathe and his company, Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy Private Limited (ASTAPL), to return Rs 546.16 crore, which the regulator described as unlawful gains. The action comes after a search and seizure operation at Sathe's Karjat residence and training academy in August. Dec 5, 2025
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Domestic investors pour $81.3 billion into Indian markets in 2025 to date

The report from brokerage Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. (MOFSL) said that the earnings of companies it tracked grew 12 per cent year‑on‑year in the Q2 FY26, while Nifty earnings rose 2 per cent, marking a sixth straight quarter of single‑digit profit after tax (PAT) growth. Dec 4, 2025
NSE cuts Fin Nifty quantity freeze limit to 1,200 contracts effective Dec 1

Nifty likely to hit 29,000 in 2026 as earnings drive market gains

The data compiled by Bank of America said that large‑cap stocks will outperform small and mid‑caps, though parts of the small‑and‑mid‑cap universe are beginning to show selective opportunities in financials, information technology, chemicals, jewellery, consumer durables and hotels. Dec 4, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty end 4-day losing streak, rupee gains

Gains, however, stayed modest as investors turned cautious ahead of the RBI Monetary Policy Committee's decision scheduled for Friday. The Sensex closed at 85,265.32, rising 158.5 points or 0.19 per cent. The Nifty also moved up, finishing at 26,033, higher by 47.75 points or 0.18 per cent. Dec 4, 2025
Sliding rupee not a sign of weakness, driven by global uncertainty: SBI Research

Sliding rupee not a sign of weakness, driven by global uncertainty: SBI Research

According to the report, the recent fall in the rupee has been mainly driven by three factors -- uncertainty around the India-US trade deal, foreign portfolio outflows from equities after two strong years of inflows, and the Reserve Bank of India's clear stance of avoiding excessive intervention in the currency market. Dec 4, 2025