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Bitcoin touches record high crossing $125,000

As of 2.54 pm today, the bitcoin stood at $124,353.96, up 1.55 per cent in intraday trading. The cryptocurrency experienced its eighth consecutive session of surges on Friday, propelled by recent gains in US equities and inflows into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds.

13 hours ago

India reports 15% growth in coffee exports during April–September

In rupee terms, coffee exports during H1 FY26 were up 19 per cent at Rs 9,119.24 crore over Rs 7,678.74 crore a year ago. Moreover, the per unit realised by exporters was up 34 per cent at Rs 4.71 lakh per tonne compared to Rs 3.52 lakh per tonne a year ago.

1 day ago

Indian Markets Wrap Up Holiday-Shortened Week on Strong Note

On Friday, Sensex ended the session at 81,207.17, up 223.86 points or 0.28 per cent. Nifty closed at 24,894.25, up 57.95 points or 0.23 per cent. The Nifty extended its pullback for the second straight session, crossing above its key 50-DMA at 24,830 and forming a bullish candle on the daily chart. After last week's steep decline, the index displayed signs of recovery by closing above the 24,800 mark.

1 day ago

Stock market continues positive momentum ahead of Fed rate cut, bank stocks jump

Stock market ends higher amid buying in banking, metal stocks

The Nifty extended its pullback for the second straight session, crossing above its key 50-DMA at 24,830 and forming a bullish candle on the daily chart. After last week's steep decline, the index displayed signs of recovery by closing above the 24,800 mark, said analysts.

2 days ago

Milk, electronics, LPG lead GST-related consumer grievances on NCH

CCPA's analysis revealed that GST rate was reduced from 28 per cent to 18 per cent on TVs, monitor, dishwashing machines, ACs as part of GST reforms. Goods such as laptops, refrigerator, washing machine etc are already at 18 per cent.

2 days ago

India's growth firmly anchored in domestic factors amid global volatility: FM Sitharaman

"We are in a shifting global landscape which resembles a zero-sum approach. Indian economy is resilient and continues to grow sustainably," FM Sitharaman said while delivering an inaugural address at the 'Kautilya Economic Conclave 2025' in the national capital.

2 days ago

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Sensex, Nifty open lower over sustained FII selling

The broad cap indices, Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100, inched up 0.22 and 0.14 per cent respectively. Tata Steel, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tata Motors and Asian Paints were among major gainers on the Nifty pack, while losers included Max Healthcare, Bajaj Finance, Shriram Finance and ICICI Bank, among others.

2 days ago

RBI MPC decisions break 8-day losing streak, Sensex surges 715 points

Sensex ended the session at 80,983.31, up 715.69 points or 0.89 per cent. The 30-share index started the session a bit lower at 80,159.90 against last session's closing of 80,267.62. However, the index turned positive and had a sharp rally after post RBI announced to maintain the status quo on repo rate. The index touched an intraday high of 81,068.43.

4 days ago

RBI slashes inflation forecast to 2.6 pc in FY26 over GST reforms, benign food prices

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said that "The recently implemented GST rate rationalisation would lead to a reduction in prices of several items in the CPI basket. Overall, the inflation outcome is likely to be softer than what was projected in the August monetary policy committee resolution, primarily on account of the GST rate cuts and benign food prices."

4 days ago

RBI rolls out more steps to internationalise the rupee

"For months now, the government has been taking steps to internationalise the rupee, which refers to the process of making the Indian currency widely accepted and used for global trade, finance, and investment. We have been making steady progress in this regard," RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said.

4 days ago

RBI doubles IPO loan limit, allows up to Rs 25 lakh financing per investor

The central bank has decided to allow banks to finance acquisitions by Indian corporates, while also easing restrictions on lending against shares and debt securities. Governor Sanjay Malhotra, after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, said that the RBI will put in place an enabling framework to help banks provide loans for acquisitions.

4 days ago

RBI MPC meet: Expect next rate cut in December, says Goldman Sachs' analyst

nvestors await the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decision on Wednesday, in hopes for a potential lending rate cut. Sengupta said that the RBI's stance will be impacted by the uncertain trade policy and external headwinds, despite a strong domestic growth outlook.

5 days ago

Indian stock market shrugs off midweek volatility, ends week on robust note

Indian equity indices end slightly lower ahead of RBI's MPC outcome

Sensex ended the session at 80,267.62, down 97 points or 0.12 per cent. The 30-share index started the session in green at 80,541.77, breaking a seven-day losing streak, against last session's closing of 80,364.94. However, the index dragged in negative territory following selling in heavyweights like ITC and Tech Mahindra.

5 days ago

Gold and silver prices hit record high this week amid global uncertainty

Gold reaches record high, poised for best month in 14 years

US gold futures for December delivery rose 0.4 per cent to $3,872. US President Donald Trump and his Democratic opponents appeared to make little progress at a White House meeting aimed at heading off a government shutdown that could disrupt a wide range of services as early as Wednesday.

5 days ago

Sensex, Nifty open in green as investors look for cues from RBI MPC meet

The broad cap indices, Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100, inched up 0.32 and 0.29 per cent, respectively. Titan Company, Asian Paints, Cipla, Hindalco were among the major gainers on the Nifty pack, while losers include Tata Motors, Tech Mahindra and Dr Reddy's Labs.

5 days ago