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Sensex, Nifty end lower on weak global cues

Active investors may earn up to 22 pc in 2026 despite expensive market valuations

Among small caps, 89 of 150 companies are similarly undervalued or fairly valued, the report said. Within firms above Rs 1,000 crore market capitalisation, around 63 per cent or 246 companies look undervalued or fairly valued, it added.

Dec 24, 2025

Gold prices slide 1 pc on MCX as Fed Rate cut hopes fade

Gold, silver surpass record high amid US‑Venezuela tensions, Fed rate cut hopes

MCX gold February futures rose 0.44 per cent to Rs 1,38,485 per 10 grams, while MCX silver surged 1.79 per cent to a record high of Rs 2,23,593 per kilogram (as of 10.05 am).

Dec 24, 2025

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid volatile trade

Sensex, Nifty record mild gains amid positive global cues

As of 9.30 am, Sensex advanced 105 points, or 0.12 per cent to 85,630 and Nifty gained 40 points, or 0.16 per cent to 26,217.Main broad-cap indices outperformed benchmark indices in terms of gains, with the Nifty Midcap 100 advanced 0.31 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 added 0.53 per cent.

Dec 24, 2025

Indian stock market opens lower, IT stocks lead losses

Sensex ends flat, snaps two-day winning streak; Nifty inches higher

The Sensex snapped its two-day winning streak and closed marginally lower, slipping 0.05 per cent to settle at 85,524.84. In contrast, the Nifty managed to extend its gains for a third consecutive session, inching up 0.02 per cent, or 4.75 points, to end at 26,177.15.

Dec 23, 2025

Gold, silver prices jump on MCX amid weak dollar, global cues

Gold, silver hit record highs amid US‑Venezuela tensions, easing dollar

MCX silver surged 1.7 per cent to a record high of Rs 2,16,596 per kilogram and was up 1.30 per cent as of 10.48 am. The dollar index had declined 0.20 per cent during the session, making gold cheaper in overseas currencies.

Dec 23, 2025

Indian stock market opens lower, IT stocks lead losses

As of 9.30 am, the Sensex declined 159 points, or 0.19 per cent to 85,407 and the Nifty lost 32 points, or 0.13 per cent to 26,139. Main broad cap indices showed divergent trends, with the Nifty Midcap 100 down 0.18 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 added 0.07 per cent.

Dec 23, 2025

From Bearish Bets to Bullish Flows: What $352M In ETF Inflows Say About Crypto Sentiment

Wall Street has embraced Bitcoin; when we first traded it on our balance sheet, there were no ETFs—now BlackRock's Bitcoin ETFs are incredibly successful.

Dec 22, 2025

Indian stock market opens sharply lower amid weak global cues

Meesho shares hit 10 pc lower circuit, fall for 2nd day

Over the last two trading days, Meesho shares have fallen nearly 17 per cent, after dropping around 7 per cent on Friday.

Dec 22, 2025

Sensex, Nifty end lower over monthly Futures and Options expiry

Sensex, Nifty extend gains, climb 0.75% each

The Sensex closed at 85,567.48, rising by 638.12 points, or 0.75 per cent. Similarly, the Nifty settled at 26,161.60, up 195.20 points, marking a gain of 0.75 per cent. "Nifty closed the session on a strong note after confirming a breakout above the 26,050–26,100 zone, validating a double-bottom pattern and reinforcing the ongoing daily uptrend," experts said.

Dec 22, 2025

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

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 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

Bihar BJP State President Sanjay Saraogi highlighted India's current progress, stating,

India among Asia-Pacific's most resilient real estate markets despite global uncertainty: Report

While the Asia-Pacific economy is expected to moderate in 2026 amid changing trade policies and cautious capital flows, India's property market is set to benefit from sustained demand and relatively stable conditions.

Dec 21, 2025