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Private capex boosts India's medium‑term growth, 25 bps repo cut likely: Report

The NSE Midcap index rose 4.8 per cent and the BSE Smallcap index gained 3.2 per cent. Real estate led sectoral performance, while oil and gas, metals, banks and IT outperformed the Nifty, even as healthcare, power, FMCG and autos underperformed.

17 days ago

Demat accounts opened in October touch 10-month high: Data

In October, India's primary market saw a record number of mainboard IPOs, with 10 offerings aiming to raise over Rs 44,930 crore, marking the largest monthly fundraising target in the country's capital-market history.

17 days ago

Jan 1, 1970

Gold prices rise to 3-month high on back of safe-haven demand

Gold and silver prices up by 2% amid positive global cues

At around 10 a.m. on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the price of the December 5, 2025 contract for gold rose 1.16 per cent to Rs 1,22,468 per 10 grams, and the price of the December 5, 2025 contract for silver rose 1.99 per cent to Rs 1,50,666 per kg.

17 days ago

Jan 1, 1970

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid volatile trade

Sensex, Nifty open in green amid positive global cues

The broadcap indices outperformed benchmarks in terms of gains, with the Nifty Midcap 100 up or 0.37 per cent, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 adding 0.27 per cent.

17 days ago

Bharti Airtel shares drop following Singtel-related block sale

Seven of top 10 valued firms lose Rs 88,600 crore, Airtel, TCS among biggest losers

Despite the weekly decline, Reliance Industries retained its top spot as the country's most valued company, followed by HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, TCS, ICICI Bank, SBI, Bajaj Finance, Infosys, LIC, and Hindustan Unilever.

18 days ago

Over 150 products may see rate cut in GST Council meet this week

GST 2.0 comes as big boon for India's artisans

The entire handloom sector in Assam stands to gain from the GST reforms. In a state with more than 12.83 lakh weavers and about 12.46 lakh looms, the impact is far-reaching. The GST rate cut on handlooms and crafts will also benefit Assam Jaapi, Asharikandi terracotta, Mishing handloom, Pani Meteka, and Bihu dhol, among others.

18 days ago

Indian stock market falls amid fresh US tariff threats, selling in IT stock

Market Outlook: Domestic indices to remain in consolidating phase amid Q2 results, inflation data

The coming week will be significant, with multiple important macroeconomic data. On the domestic front, the focus will be on India's CPI and WPI inflation figures, which are expected to shed light on the inflation trend and future policy direction.

18 days ago

AI valuations hit elevated levels, further rallies run bubble burst risk: Analysts

Markets are likely to remain volatile in the near term amid global uncertainties and a heavy flow of economic and earnings data. While short-term sentiment could stay cautious due to persistent FII outflows and uneven earnings, improving domestic macro indicators and steady corporate performance may provide underlying support, he maintained.

18 days ago

Gold likely to open weak after steep global fall; prices may drop to Rs 1.22–Rs 1.23 lakh per 10 gm

Gold Slips for Third Week amid Diminishing Hopes of Federal Reserve Easing

Analysts said that the longest US government shutdown on record has delayed official data, increasing reliance on private surveys. ISM manufacturing and services PMIs fell below 50, indicating contraction, while private payrolls rose by 42,000, complicating the Federal Reserve's outlook.

19 days ago

Markets Slip for Second Straight Week as FII Outflows, Global Cues Weigh on Sentiment

Analysts said that buy-on-dips strategy appears prudent, as results from most Nifty 50 companies reported so far have been largely in line with estimates, and continued policy support is expected to support current premium valuations and potentially drive earnings upgrades.

19 days ago

Sensex projected to touch 94,000 by 2026 end, worst is over for Indian equities: Report

A potential reduction in US tariffs would likely be a big boost. However, risks to our upgrade include a delay to the earnings recovery, further diversion of global flows into the AI theme, and less domestic appetite for equities, the report said.

20 days ago

Jan 1, 1970

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Business news

Private capex boosts India's medium‑term growth, 25 bps repo cut likely: Report

Demat accounts opened in October touch 10-month high: Data

Gold and silver prices up by 2% amid positive global cues

Sensex, Nifty open in green amid positive global cues

Seven of top 10 valued firms lose Rs 88,600 crore, Airtel, TCS among biggest losers

GST 2.0 comes as big boon for India's artisans

Market Outlook: Domestic indices to remain in consolidating phase amid Q2 results, inflation data

AI valuations hit elevated levels, further rallies run bubble burst risk: Analysts

Gold Slips for Third Week amid Diminishing Hopes of Federal Reserve Easing

Markets Slip for Second Straight Week as FII Outflows, Global Cues Weigh on Sentiment

Sensex projected to touch 94,000 by 2026 end, worst is over for Indian equities: Report

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