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Debit card-based transactions drop 8 pc in Sep as UPI payments surge: RBI data

UPI reaches 500 million consumers, 65 million merchants, says report

The report, launched at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025 by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), highlights how India's UPI has set a new global benchmark, accounting for nearly 50 per cent of global real-time payment volumes and 84 per cent of all retail digital payments within the country.

Oct 8, 2025

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Sensex, Nifty end lower after volatile trade; IT stocks shine

"The Nifty opened on a firm note but failed to sustain momentum beyond its immediate resistance zone near 25,200, triggering broad-based profit booking and selling pressure across key sectors such as banking, auto, FMCG, and realty," market experts said.

Oct 8, 2025

Sensex, Nifty open marginally higher; IT stocks lead gains

Titan emerged as the top gainer on the Sensex, rising around 4 per cent intra-day after the company released its Q2 FY26 business update. Other major gainers included Infosys, TCS, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, Asian Paints, and Trent, which climbed up to 2 per cent.

Oct 8, 2025

RBI deputy governor launches new digital payment innovations at GFF 2025

The Multi-Signatory Accounts feature will enable multi-signatory or joint accounts on UPI that require authorisation from one or more signatories to perform UPI payments seamlessly. Signatories can conveniently use any UPI app to manage linked bank accounts, making the process more convenient and hassle-free, and enhancing transaction speed.

Oct 7, 2025

Sensex rises 136 points, Nifty ends above 25,100 as banking stocks lift markets

"Nifty continues to stay in an uptrend, maintaining its strength above the key 25,000 mark. The broader sentiment remains constructive, with investors showing steady buying interest on dips," market experts said.

Oct 7, 2025

Sensex, Nifty extend gains on buying in heavyweights

Among the top gainers on the Sensex were Power Grid, Bajaj Finance, HCL Tech, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, Ultratech Cement, NTPC, Hindustan Unilever, Bajaj Finserv, and BEL, which rose between 0.3 per cent and 1.6 per cent.

Oct 7, 2025

SEBI chief warns investors on fraudsters offering guaranteed returns

The SEBI chairman was speaking at the inauguration of the week-long celebration of the 'world investor week 2025', in India with the theme 'Fraud and scams prevention and basics of investing'. This is a global campaign by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) to highlight the importance of Investor Education and protection.

Oct 7, 2025

Sensex, Nifty open marginally lower over mixed global cues, FII outflows

Sensex rises 583 points, Nifty tops 25,000 as IT and banking stocks lead rally

"From a technical perspective, Nifty has successfully broken above the key psychological and technical resistance level of 25,000, turning the structure decisively positive," analysts said.

Oct 6, 2025

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

Sensex, Nifty open higher ahead of Q2 earnings season

Among the major gainers on the Sensex were Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, HCL Tech, TCS, Trent, and Infosys, which climbed up to 1 per cent.In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and Nifty SmallCap indices also moved up by 0.11 per cent and 0.08 per cent, respectively.

Oct 6, 2025

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.

Oct 5, 2025

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.

Oct 4, 2025

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.

Oct 4, 2025

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.

Oct 3, 2025

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.

Oct 3, 2025

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.

Oct 3, 2025