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Govt may allow MDR on UPI payments above ₹2,000; person-to-person transfers likely to stay free

Govt clarifies UPI payments will remain free for consumers; MDR may apply to select high-value merchant transactions

The government has clarified that consumers will not be charged for UPI payments, with all person-to-person transactions continuing to remain free. Any future merchant discount rate (MDR) would apply only to select merchant transactions above a specified threshold and at a nominal rate.

Aug 9, 2026

Sensex Slumps 456 Points, Nifty Ends Below 24,600 as Global Tensions Weigh on Market Sentiment

The Nifty ended the session down 65.35 points, or 0.27 per cent, at 24,570.65, while the Sensex declined 455.59 points, or 0.58 per cent, to settle at 78,499.17.

Aug 7, 2026

Sensex opens at 78,516, Nifty at 24,539 amid weak market sentiment

Sensex drops 439 points, Nifty slips below 24,550 at opening bell

The Sensex fell 438.68 points to 78,516.08, while the Nifty slipped 97.10 points to 24,538.90. Banking, financial and cement stocks led the losses, whereas IT, auto, realty, FMCG and telecom shares gained

Aug 7, 2026

Sensex Climbs 374 Points, Nifty Ends Higher as Lower Oil Prices Boost Market Sentiment

The Sensex rose 374 points, or 0.48 per cent, to settle at 78,954.76, while the Nifty gained 11.35 points, or 0.05 per cent, to close at 24,636.00.

Aug 6, 2026

Gold hits seven-week high as safe-haven demand offsets hopes of US-Iran deal

Gold futures rose to an intraday high of Rs 1,49,700 per 10 grams, while COMEX gold also traded higher. Silver witnessed mixed trade after early gains. Analysts said easing geopolitical tensions and softer crude oil prices have reduced inflation concerns

Aug 6, 2026

Stock Market Opening Bell: Sensex Up 200 Points, Nifty in Green on Positive Global Cues

Sensex started the session at 78,782.43, up 0.25 per cent or 200 points, while Nifty opened at 24,632.65, an increase of 8 points or 0.03 per cent.

Aug 6, 2026

Gold Futures Surge ₹2,165 To Hit ₹1.46 Lakh As Safe-Haven Demand & Weaker Dollar Fuel Global Bullion Rally

Gold futures rose for the second consecutive session, gaining Rs 2,165 to Rs 1.46 lakh per 10 grams on the MCX, tracking a sharp rally in global markets. Safe-haven demand, a weaker US dollar, easing inflation concerns due to lower crude prices, and the RBI's decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% supported bullion prices amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.

Aug 5, 2026

Sensex Opens Above 79,000, Nifty Rises Ahead of RBI Policy Decision; Realty, Auto Stocks Lead Gains

Sensex started the trading session at 79,055.38, up over 600 points or 0.8 per cent, while Nifty opened 54 points or 0.22 per cent higher at 24,669.20.

Aug 5, 2026

Don't make citizens run from pillar to post: FM Sitharaman calls out laidback governance

Lok Sabha Passes Appropriation Bill 2026 Amid Opposition Protests; Tax Amendment Bill Introduced

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also introduced the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which aims to simplify tax compliance for foreign companies using Indian data centres. Nasscom welcomed the proposed changes, calling them a positive step for India's data centre and cloud ecosystem.

Aug 4, 2026

Markets Snap Four-Day Winning Streak, Sensex Falls 210 Points As New Closing Auction Triggers Volatility

The Nifty fell 159.40 points, or 0.64 per cent, to close at 24,614.90. Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that the index gradually drifted lower throughout the day, slipping towards the 24,400 support zone and marking an intra-day low of 24,428.

Aug 4, 2026

Stock Market Today: Sensex Gains 500 Points, Nifty Trades Lower Amid Mixed Global Signals

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Markets

Govt clarifies UPI payments will remain free for consumers; MDR may apply to select high-value merchant transactions

Sensex Slumps 456 Points, Nifty Ends Below 24,600 as Global Tensions Weigh on Market Sentiment

Sensex drops 439 points, Nifty slips below 24,550 at opening bell

Sensex Climbs 374 Points, Nifty Ends Higher as Lower Oil Prices Boost Market Sentiment

Gold hits seven-week high as safe-haven demand offsets hopes of US-Iran deal

Stock Market Opening Bell: Sensex Up 200 Points, Nifty in Green on Positive Global Cues

Gold Futures Surge ₹2,165 To Hit ₹1.46 Lakh As Safe-Haven Demand & Weaker Dollar Fuel Global Bullion Rally

Sensex Opens Above 79,000, Nifty Rises Ahead of RBI Policy Decision; Realty, Auto Stocks Lead Gains

Lok Sabha Passes Appropriation Bill 2026 Amid Opposition Protests; Tax Amendment Bill Introduced

Markets Snap Four-Day Winning Streak, Sensex Falls 210 Points As New Closing Auction Triggers Volatility

Stock Market Today: Sensex Gains 500 Points, Nifty Trades Lower Amid Mixed Global Signals

Sensex, Nifty rally for 4th straight session as lower crude oil price boosts sentiment

Rupee climbs to near one-month peak on lower crude oil prices

Sensex Surges 800 Points, Nifty Tops 24,550 on Falling Crude Oil and FII Inflows

SEBI extends F&O trading till 3:40 PM from August 3; introduces closing auction session

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

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