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
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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
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
India's financial markets enter 2026 with renewed confidence

Markets enter 2026 on high: GST 2.0 lift, PMI 58.4, FII buying

India's financial markets are entering 2026 with renewed confidence after a strong rebound in October. Benchmark indices surged — Nifty 50 by 4.5% and Sensex by 4.6% — driven by GST 2.0-led consumption, a two-month high manufacturing PMI of 58.4, and renewed FII buying. Nov 28, 2025
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India ranks third in Asia Power Index 2025 amid increasing geopolitical influence

As per its rankings, India is seen much ahead of its peers but stays behind China with a big difference. Both India and China have scored better in various metrics and improving their standing than before but the wide gap exists between the two. Russia is seen improving its overall power in Asia for the first time since 2019. Nov 28, 2025
Indian stock market falls amid fresh US tariff threats, selling in IT stock

Sensex, Nifty end flat as investors await Q2 GDP data

The Sensex closed at 85,706.67, slipping 13.71 points or 0.02 per cent, while the Nifty settled at 26,202.95, down 12.6 points or 0.05 per cent. Nifty faced strong resistance near the 26,281 zone and stayed range-bound throughout the session between 26,190 and 26,281. Nov 28, 2025
Sensex, Nifty end lower amid volatile trade

Sensex, Nifty turn positive after early losses ahead of key Q2 GDP data release

The Sensex rose 101 points to 85,821, up 0.12 per cent, while the Nifty inched up 35 points to 26,251, a gain of 0.14 per cent. "The Nifty seems likely to stay within a defined range, with near-term resistance in the 26,300–26,350 area and support near 26,050–26,100; dips toward this support zone may offer fresh buying opportunities," analysts said. Nov 28, 2025
High frequency indicators show GST cuts have accelerated growth: Centre

High frequency indicators show GST cuts have accelerated growth: Centre

E-way bill generation expanded by 14.4 per cent during September and October 2025 on a year-on-year basis. At the same time, cumulative GST collection growth of 9 per cent for April–October 2025 indicates that the underlying revenue stream has remained resilient, aided by firm consumption and improved compliance. Nov 27, 2025