Markets

GST rationalisation: Cars, two-wheelers likely to get cheaper ahead of Diwali

Currently, all passenger vehicles are subject to a GST of 28 per cent plus a compensation cess of 1 per cent to 22 per cent based on engine capacity, length, and body type, raising the total tax payable to as much as 50 per cent. Electric cars are taxed at 5 per cent with no compensation cess.

Aug 18, 2025

Indian stock market ends lower amid US tariff jitters, Sensex declines 765 points

Sensex, Nifty jump over 1.3 pc; auto stocks lead rally

The BSE Sensex surged 1,056 points, or 1.31 per cent to 81,654 points. The Nifty 50 jumped 354 points, or 1.44 per cent up to 24,985. Sectorally, the Nifty Auto led the gains with 4 per cent jump. The Nifty Bank advanced 695 points or 1.26 per cent to settle at 56,037.15.

Aug 18, 2025

Sensex and Nifty open flat as market prepares for Q1 FY26 earnings season

Market outlook: Global events, GST reforms, FII trends to drive Dalal Street this week

Experts say factors such as the outcome of the Donald Trump-Vladimir Putin meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement on GST reforms, movements in US markets, and the ongoing buying and selling trends of foreign and domestic investors will play a major role in deciding the direction of Dalal Street.

Aug 17, 2025

Gujarat industry chamber seeks extension of income tax return filing deadline

To give assessees sufficient time to comply, income tax utilities are typically made available in April. However, according to GCCI, the release has been delayed by an average of three months this year, and as of the first week of August, several forms were still pending.

Aug 16, 2025

Stock market rally: Midcap, smallcap indices surge, 20 stocks gain up to 50%

As the June quarter (Q1 FY26) earnings are out, the revenue moderation took average net profit expansion YoY for the benchmark Nifty 50 companies (excluding financials and oil and gas) to mid-single digits.

Aug 16, 2025

India's Forex reserves scale $693.6 bn after $4.75 bn boost

For the week ending on Aug 8, foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, increased by $2.84 billion to $583.98 billion. Expressed in dollar terms, the foreign currency assets include the effect of appreciation or depreciation of non-US units like the euro, pound and yen held in the foreign exchange reserves.

Aug 16, 2025

Explained: Structural GST reforms to bring rate rationalisation, ease of living

"The Central Government is proposing major reforms in GST to build an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' by focussing on structural reforms, rate rationalisation, and ease of living," PM Modi said. Reforms also aim to reduce classification disputes, correct inverted duty structures in specific sectors, ensure greater rate stability, and improve ease of doing business, an official release said.

Aug 15, 2025

India clocks rapid progress in food, energy and defence sectors over last 10 years: Report

S&P Global upgrades India sovereign credit rating to 'BBB', outlook stable

The short-term rating on India has also been revised to A-2 from A-3 earlier, and the transfer and convertibility assessment has been revised to A- from BBB+.The impact of US tariffs on India will likely be manageable, with sound economic fundamentals expected to support the country's growth momentum over the next two to three years, according to the note.

Aug 14, 2025

India clocks rapid progress in food, energy and defence sectors over last 10 years: Report

Key schemes bolstering this effort include the PM-KISAN scheme, which gives direct income support to over 110 million farmers, the MGNREGA rural employment security that indirectly strengthens purchasing power for food, as well as the Soil Health Card Scheme and PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, which target sustainable soil and water management.

Aug 14, 2025

Stock market hits 9-month high as Sensex surges past 84,000, Nifty nears 25,650

Indian stock market settles flat ahead of key US-Russia summit

Sensex settled at 80,597.66, up 57 points or 0.07 per cent. The 30-share index started the session slightly up at 80,625.28 against last session's closing of 80,539.91, continuing the last day's momentum. The index remained range-bound, touching an intra-day high at 80,751.18 and a low at 80,489.86, during the session amid a mixed approach from the investors.

Aug 14, 2025

Indian markets remain resilient despite Rs 1.5 lakh crore sell-off by FIIs

Uncertainty over trade deals with the United States and a possible extension of US-China negotiations are diverting foreign institutional investment flows. Indian investors look forward to US President Donald Trump's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15, as any positive outcome could cool down tariff-related uncertainties.

Aug 14, 2025

Bitcoin touches record high on hopes of US Fed rate cut

The development, coupled with supportive financial reforms, particularly under the pro-crypto stance of the US President Donald Trump's administration, boosted investor sentiment.

Aug 14, 2025

Sensex, Nifty trade flat after mild early losses; realty stocks gain

Nifty, Sensex open flat; IT, pharma stocks rally

In the Nifty pack, Infosys led the gainers, surging 1.29 per cent, followed by HDFC Life, Wipro, Adani Ports, and Apollo Hospitals. Among laggards, Tata Steel declined 1.22 per cent, followed by ONGC, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Hindalco.

Aug 14, 2025

India's economy continues on fast-growth track: CEA Nageswaran

In his address at an event here, Nageswaran said the consumption slowdown last year was largely due to tight credit and liquidity conditions, prompting the government to announce substantial middle-class tax cuts in the Union Budget. The Reserve Bank of India has also cut policy rates by 100 basis points and ensured a liquidity surplus to support growth, he added.

Aug 13, 2025

Pahalgam terror attack: Nirmala Sitharaman cuts short US-Peru visit

FM Sitharaman introduces IBC Amendment Bill; brings cross-border, group insolvency frameworks

The bill's statement of objects and reasons highlights its goals: reducing delays, maximizing stakeholder value, and improving governance under the Code. "The proposed amendments aim to reduce delays, maximise value for all stakeholders, and improve governance of all processes under the Code," the statement noted.

Aug 13, 2025