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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.

Govt busts fake claim on RBI withdrawing Rs 500 notes from ATMs by March 2026

"RBI to stop Rs 500 notes from ATMs by March 2026. Some social media posts claim that the Reserve Bank of India will discontinue the circulation of Rs 500 notes by March 2026. This claim is fake", according to the X handle.

16 days ago

India's GST collection jumps 6.1 per cent to cross Rs 1.74 lakh crore in December

Central GST collections rose to Rs 34,289 crore, state GST collections to Rs 41,368 crore, and integrated GST collections to Rs 98,894 crore.

17 days ago

MCA extends FY25 annual filing deadline to January 31, 2026 amid portal glitches

The earlier deadline of December 31 was extended after a large number of users complained about technical problems on the MCA portal. Filers reported frequent timeouts, glitches and system errors that made it difficult to upload documents and complete submissions on time.

19 days ago

India's 2025 economic reforms lay foundation for inclusive growth

By simplifying taxation, modernising labour laws, strengthening MSMEs, boosting rural employment and advancing digital payments, these measures collectively foster trust, resilience and global competitiveness in India's economy, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.

19 days ago

GST Council may consider cutting GST on air, water purifiers to 5 pc amid backlash

The date of the next GST Council meeting remains unknown, the reports said. The Council last met in September for its 56th session, when rates on purifiers were left unchanged, and officials said any reduction would require consensus among state finance ministers.

19 days ago

Indian stock market opens lower, IT stocks lead losses

Sensex, Nifty post mild losses amid sustained FPI outflows

Around 9.30 am, the Sensex moved down 115 points, or 0.14 per cent to 84,579 and the Nifty eased 30 points, or 0.12 per cent to 25,911. Main broad cap indices performed in line with benchmark indices, with the Nifty Midcap 100 declined 0.03 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 lost 0.08 per cent.

19 days ago

Gold, silver see strong upswing; Fed decision in focus

Precious metals rebound as gold, silver recover after steep retreat

The pullback followed an early surge that saw gold touch $4,584 per troy ounce and silver climbed to $82.67 per ounce before both metals failed to hold gains. Analysts attributed the retreat largely to stretched long positions, a hike in margin requirements by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and thin holiday trading that amplified intraday swings.

19 days ago

Ola Electric faces tough year as market share drops over 50 pc in 2025

The sharp fall highlights the growing challenges Ola Electric faced through the year. Ola Electric's troubles were also linked to operational issues, including customer complaints related to service delays and inconsistent deliveries.

20 days ago

India poised to become 3rd-largest economy with GDP of $7.3 trillion by 2030

The growth momentum further surprised on the upside, with GDP expanding to a six-quarter high in Q2 of 2025-26, reflecting India's resilience amid persistent global trade uncertainties.

20 days ago

Silver hits record high above $52.50 as safe-haven demand fuel rally

Silver surge past Apple, Alphabet; eyes NVIDIA as world's second-most valuable asset

Gold continues to remain far ahead as the world's most valued asset, with a market capitalisation of $31.598 trillion as of Friday (December 26). The sharp rise in silver's valuation comes amid a historic rally in prices. Spot silver on Comex crossed the $75 per ounce mark on Friday and extended gains to hit a fresh record high.

21 days ago

Total investment in real estate at $3.5 billion in 2025: Report

As per the report titled 'Trends in Private Equity Investments in India: H2 2025', office assets continued to dominate private equity inflows during the year. Office real estate attracted 58 per cent of the total investments, amounting to $2 billion, reflecting strong investor confidence in the sector's scale, rental stability and institutional demand.

21 days ago

Bitcoin slumps 30 pc from record highs in 2025

Despite the decline, improving regulation, growing institutional involvement and expanding blockchain adoption are keeping long-term optimism alive, with 2026 increasingly being seen as a potential turnaround year for the crypto market.

21 days ago

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

Silver shines bright in 2025 with 158% gains; analysts flag $100/oz possibility in 2026

Further a multi‑year structural supply deficit — 148.9 million ounces in 2024, has buoyed investor sentiments along with expectations of further Fed easing of 0.75 per cent and at least two rate cuts next year. A weaker dollar, geopolitical tensions are also boosting precious‑metal demand beyond industrial use.

22 days ago

2026 set to break new records with 'Make in India' and PLI schemes firmly in place

According to government data, electronics production has increased sharply from about Rs 1.9 lakh crore in 2014-15 to around Rs 11.3 lakh crore in 2024–25. Electronics exports have also risen from Rs 38,000 crore to more than Rs 3.27 lakh crore during the same period.

23 days ago

Gold prices drop significantly over strong US jobs data

Gold, silver continue touching new highs amid rising geopolitical tensions

MCX gold February futures rose 0.72 per cent to a record Rs 1,39,091 per 10 grams, while MCX silver March futures jumped 3.56 per cent to a record Rs 2,31,759 per kg, as of 10.10 am. Earlier in the day, silver futures had touched an intraday high of Rs 2,32,741 per kg.

23 days ago

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Economy News

Govt busts fake claim on RBI withdrawing Rs 500 notes from ATMs by March 2026

India's GST collection jumps 6.1 per cent to cross Rs 1.74 lakh crore in December

MCA extends FY25 annual filing deadline to January 31, 2026 amid portal glitches

India's 2025 economic reforms lay foundation for inclusive growth

GST Council may consider cutting GST on air, water purifiers to 5 pc amid backlash

Sensex, Nifty post mild losses amid sustained FPI outflows

Precious metals rebound as gold, silver recover after steep retreat

Ola Electric faces tough year as market share drops over 50 pc in 2025

India poised to become 3rd-largest economy with GDP of $7.3 trillion by 2030

Silver surge past Apple, Alphabet; eyes NVIDIA as world's second-most valuable asset

Total investment in real estate at $3.5 billion in 2025: Report

Bitcoin slumps 30 pc from record highs in 2025

Silver shines bright in 2025 with 158% gains; analysts flag $100/oz possibility in 2026

2026 set to break new records with 'Make in India' and PLI schemes firmly in place

Gold, silver continue touching new highs amid rising geopolitical tensions

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

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