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Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues

The sustained depreciation has been fuelled by steady foreign investor selling, firm demand for the dollar, and lingering uncertainty surrounding India's trade negotiations with the US. Against this backdrop, the benchmark Sensex began the day at 84,958, down 148 points or 0.17 per cent. The Nifty opened at 25,953, slipping 33 points or 0.13 per cent.

Dec 4, 2025

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid volatile trade

Sensex, Nifty settle lower amid weakening rupee, FII outflow

Sensex closed at 85,106.81, down 31.46 points. Sensex started the session flat at 85,150.64 against last day's closing of 85,138.27. The 30-share index remained volatile during the trading hours amid selling in auto and FMCG heavyweights and buying in IT and banking stocks. The index touched an intraday high at 85,269.68 and a low at 84,763.64.

Dec 3, 2025

Gold, silver see strong upswing; Fed decision in focus

MCX gold surges as global markets support rally

Silver also started strong, rising 1.21 per cent to Rs 1,83,799 per kg from Tuesday's close of Rs 1,81,601. During early trade, gold was trading even higher at Rs 1,30,641, up Rs 882 or 0.68 per cent, while silver climbed to Rs 1,84,153 per kg, gaining Rs 2,552 or 1.41 per cent.

Dec 3, 2025

Sensex, Nifty open flat as IT and pharma gain

The Sensex inched up by just 12 points to 85,151, while the Nifty slipped 18 points to 26,014.The Nifty MidCap index managed to rise 0.02 per cent, while the Nifty SmallCap index gained 0.08 per cent after erasing early losses.

Dec 3, 2025

Indian stock market settles lower amid profit booking, FII selling

Sensex settled at 85,138.27, down 503.63 points or 0.59 per cent. The 30-share index started the session lower at 85,325.51 against last session's closing of 85,641.90. The index declined further amid selling in banking, IT, and other heavyweights, touching an intra-day low at 85,053.0.

Dec 2, 2025

Sensex, Nifty end lower over monthly Futures and Options expiry

Sensex, Nifty recover from early fall as profit booking keeps markets volatile

The Sensex was trading at around 85,508, down 134 points or 0.16 per cent, while the Nifty slipped 31 points or 0.12 per cent to 26,145. "The Nifty's positional trend remains bullish, with strong support at the 26000-26050 zone. On the higher side, 26300 could offer resistance on a closing basis," market watchers added.

Dec 2, 2025

GST reforms have reduced the tax burden on people: Nirmala Sitharaman

No proposal to merge DA with basic salary, Finance Ministry clarifies

With increasing speculation over the 8th Central Pay Commission, the Centre has clarified that no proposal is at present under consideration to give any interim relief to the central government employees. While replying to a written query in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, said the Centre is not examining any plan to merge the existing dearness allowance with basic pay.

Dec 1, 2025

India records fastest growth in six quarters defying US tariff pressures: Report

Even as the tariffs dented shipments to America, total merchandise and services exports rose 5 to 6 per cent in the quarter, due to export diversification and robust policy, a report by India Narrative said.

Dec 1, 2025

Indian stock market opens in red, IT stocks drag

Markets slip ahead of RBI policy meet; Sensex, Nifty end marginally lower

Sensex closed at 85,641.90, down 64.77 or 0.08 per cent. The 30-share index opened with a decent gap-up at 86,065.92 against the last session's closing of 85,706.67. The index, however, did not hold the gaining momentum amid a cautious approach from investors.

Dec 1, 2025

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Sensex, Nifty open at record high over strong Q2 GDP growth

As of 9.30 am, the Sensex advanced 291 points, or 0.34 per cent at 85,997 and the Nifty added 86 points, or 0.33 per cent to 26,289.The broadcap indices performed in line with the benchmarks, with the Nifty Midcap 100 up 0.28 per cent and the Nifty Smallcap 100 adding 0.58 per cent.

Dec 1, 2025

RBI policy, auto sales and US data likely to drive stock market next week

On Friday, November 28, benchmark indices ended almost flat as traders booked profits and waited for the release of India's Q2 GDP numbers. The Sensex slipped 14 points to close at 85,706.67, while the Nifty fell 13 points to end at 26,202.95.

Nov 30, 2025

NSE cuts Fin Nifty quantity freeze limit to 1,200 contracts effective Dec 1

NSE Cuts Fin Nifty Quantity Freeze Limit to 1,200 Contracts from Dec 1

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has revised the quantity freeze limit for Fin Nifty (NIFTY Financial Services Index derivatives) to 1,200 contracts, effective December 1. A quantity freeze limit restricts the maximum order size a trader can place in a single order, helping prevent erroneous large trades and maintaining orderly market functioning.

Nov 29, 2025

Vivek Chaturvedi appointed new CBIC chairman

IRS officer Vivek Chaturvedi appointed CBIC chairman; replaces Sanjay Kumar Agarwal

Vivek Chaturvedi, a 1990-batch Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes) officer and member of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), has been appointed as the chairman of the indirect taxes apex policy-making body.

Nov 29, 2025

RBI Slashes Repo Rate to 6.25%: Will It Fuel Growth or Stir up Challenges for Key Sectors?

India approaches the upcoming RBI monetary policy review with inflation at a record low of 0.25% and GDP growth soaring to 8.2% in Q2 FY26. Economists say a repo rate cut is a close call — while strong growth and cooling prices create room for easing, the current real repo rate already seems balanced.

Nov 29, 2025

Indian markets end volatile week in green; pharma, PSU banks lead uptick

Indian equities extended their gains for the third straight week, with Nifty up 0.34% at 26,202 and Sensex up 0.52% at 85,706, supported by strong Q2 earnings, firm domestic inflows, and positive global cues such as softer US yields and renewed Fed rate-cut expectations.

Nov 29, 2025