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Current market correction a strong buying opportunity for investors: Expert

Past corrections -- during Lehman's crash, the Taper Tantrum, demonetisation, or Covid-19 -- have always appeared as strong buying opportunities in hindsight, said market experts on Saturday, even as Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp correction this week.

Mar 1, 2025

UPI transactions see 33 pc YoY volume growth in Feb, value up 20 pc

UPI transactions grow 33 pc YoY in volume in February

The unified payments interface (UPI) transactions witnessed 33 per cent growth (year-on-year) in transaction volume in February at 16.11 billion, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) data showed on Saturday.

Mar 1, 2025

Sensex crashes 1,414 pts, Nifty ends at 22,125 amid US trade tariff fears

The Indian stock market on Friday witnessed a sharp sell-off as weak global cues and trade tensions weighed on investor sentiment and both the domestic benchmark indices ended the day with heavy losses.

Feb 28, 2025

Who is Tuhin Kanta Pandey, the new Sebi chief

Market regulator gets new chief: Tuhin Kanta Pandey appointed SEBI chairman

Tuhin Kanta Pandey, a veteran IAS officer from the 1987 batch, is set to take the helm as the 11th chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on March 1.

Feb 28, 2025

Indian stock market opens sharply lower amid weak global cues

The Indian benchmark indices opened sharply lower on Friday amid weak global cues, as selling was seen in the auto, IT, PSU bank and metal sectors in the early trade.

Feb 28, 2025

UPI transactions surpass record 16.99 billion in Jan, value exceeds Rs 23.48 lakh crore

For the first time, UPI transactions in the month of January surpassed 16.99 billion and the value exceeded Rs 23.48 lakh crore, marking the highest number recorded in any month, according to the latest government data.

Feb 28, 2025

Nifty slips below 22,250, Sensex tumbles over 1,000 pts over US tariff fears

The Indian stock market crashed on Friday on weak global cues, with the Sensex and Nifty falling over 1.26 per cent in the morning trade, as US President Donald Trump created a stir in the global markets with the announcement of trade tariffs.

Feb 28, 2025

Sensex closes lower as smallcaps shine; investors eye RBI MPC meet, Delhi poll results

Stock market ends flat as investors remain cautious, NBFC stocks rally

Indian stock markets on Thursday remained range-bound, with the benchmark indices trading in a narrow range as cautious sentiment continued to dominate the investors.

Feb 27, 2025

Kia unveils new EV models, electrification strategy

Kia, South Korea's second-biggest carmaker, said on Thursday it has unveiled its new electric vehicle (EV) models and future electrification strategy at an event in Spain.

Feb 27, 2025

India clocks 9.9 pc global share of VC deals for startups in January, pips China

India clocks 9.9% global share of VC deals for startups in January, pips China

In a remarkable feat, the venture capital (VC) funding landscape for startups in India surged by 69.7 per cent (year-on-year) to $883.2 million (by value) in January, according to a new report.

Feb 27, 2025

Indian stock market opens flat, Nifty above 22,500

The Indian benchmark indices opened almost flat on Thursday amid mixed global cues, as buying was seen in the financial services and metal sectors in the early trade.

Feb 27, 2025

India's Q3 GDP shows upward bias due to high govt spending, improved consumption

India's Q3 GDP high due to govt spending, improved consumption

India's GDP growth in Q3 FY25 is expected to show an upward bias and is likely to be in the range of about 6.3-6.4 per cent, primarily driven by increased government spending and improved household consumption during the festive season, experts said on Wednesday.

Feb 26, 2025