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Stock Market Holiday: NSE, BSE to remain shut for 2 days this week; check Muhurat Trading timings

Muhurat trading has always been seen as an auspicious event that combines faith and finance. Traders and investors believe that making trades during this period brings prosperity and good fortune for the year ahead.

Oct 21, 2025

Gold shines on softer dollar; prices rise over 0.7 pc on MCX

Gold, silver prices cool after record highs; jewellery sales jump 35–40 pc during Dhanteras

Silver Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), which had delivered stellar one-year returns of around 65–70 per cent, also saw a sharp correction as global prices cooled following improved physical supply and easing safe-haven demand.

Oct 21, 2025

Festive cheer lifts markets as Sensex, Nifty extend winning streak

The Sensex ended 411.18 points, or 0.49 per cent, higher at 84,363.37, while the Nifty advanced 133.30 points, or 0.52 per cent, to close at 25,843.15.

Oct 20, 2025

Record fundraising in Samvat 2081: Indian companies raise Rs 2.9 lakh crore despite muted market sentiment

However, despite the strong fundraising, listing performance in 2025 has been relatively muted. Of the 85 mainboard IPOs listed so far this year, 29 opened below their issue price, while 27 saw modest listing gains of 1–10 per cent.

Oct 20, 2025

Gold shines on softer dollar; prices rise over 0.7 pc on MCX

Experts said the focus has now turned to the upcoming talks between the US and China. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are scheduled to meet this week, with Trump expressing optimism that the discussions could lead to an agreement.

Oct 20, 2025

Diwali cheer on Dalal Street: Sensex surges 660 points, Nifty nears 25,900 mark

"Fresh long positions should be considered only if the Nifty sustains above the 26,000 mark. While the broader market undertone remains cautiously bullish, close monitoring of key technical levels and global developments will be crucial in the sessions ahead," market experts said.

Oct 20, 2025

India's forex rises by $4.03 billion to $698.26 billion, gold reserves jump

This comes after reserves had already risen by $3.51 billion in the previous week, taking the total to $694.2 billion as of August 29. The RBI data showed that foreign currency assets (FCAs), the largest part of the reserves, went up by $540 million to $584.47 billion.

Oct 20, 2025

Sensex rises 340 points, Nifty above 25,400 as auto, bank stocks lead gains

After 117 Years, Calcutta Stock Exchange Set to Exit Stock Market Operations

But the exchange faced a serious setback after the 2001 Ketan Parekh scam, which caused a payment crisis when many brokers failed to meet settlement obligations. This shook investor confidence and slowly pushed the exchange into decline.

Oct 19, 2025

Tax Relief: Government Extends GSTR-3B Filing Due Date to October 25

The deadline extension was widely expected this time, as the original due date, October 20, falls during the Diwali festival, when businesses and offices are usually closed or operating with limited staff.

Oct 19, 2025

US tariffs, trade deal talks, Q2 results likely to drive market sentiment next week

Market Watch: Q2 Earnings, US Tariffs and Trade Talks to Set the Tone Next Week

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal recently said that discussions on the proposed India-US bilateral trade agreement are progressing rapidly and in a positive atmosphere.

Oct 19, 2025

Happy Diwali 2025: Foreign Investors Turn Buyers in Indian Market amid Festive Cheer

"The principal reason for this change in FII strategy is the reduced valuation differential between India and other markets. India's underperformance during the last one year has opened up prospects for better performance, going forward," said Dr. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Ltd.

Oct 19, 2025

Gold prices touch new high on Dhanteras amid strong festive demand

Happy Diwali 2025: From Gold, cars to Gadgets, India Witnesses Record-Breaking Festive Season Sales

On Dhanteras, the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) reported a surge in gold and silver purchases following a sharp price correction. "We expect festive sales to cross Rs 50,000 crore. Despite high gold and silver prices, consumer sentiment is strong, driven by strategic buying and early wedding purchases," according to Rajesh Rokde, Chairman, GJC.

Oct 19, 2025

Nifty, Sensex surge over 2 pc this week amid renewed hopes of US-India trade deal

The sentiment remained upbeat as Bank Nifty achieved a new milestone, driven by robust buying interest in leading banking stocks. Investor confidence was buoyed by easing concerns around asset quality in the financial sector and expectations of improved volume growth in the festive quarter.

Oct 18, 2025

Gold, silver hit record highs as global uncertainty fuels demand

Gold may touch Rs 1.5 lakh per 10 grams by 2026: Report

Gold prices have skyrocketed since March 2025, rising from $3,000 an ounce to around $4,254. In India, prices increased from Rs.78,840 per 10 grammes on Dhanteras 2024 to Rs.128,200 currently.

Oct 17, 2025

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

Sensex, Nifty hit 52-week high ahead of Diwali

At the close, the Sensex stood at 83,952.19, up 484.53 points or 0.58 per cent, while the Nifty ended at 25,709.85, up 124.55 points or 0.49 per cent.

Oct 17, 2025

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Stock Market Holiday: NSE, BSE to remain shut for 2 days this week; check Muhurat Trading timings

Gold, silver prices cool after record highs; jewellery sales jump 35–40 pc during Dhanteras

Festive cheer lifts markets as Sensex, Nifty extend winning streak

Record fundraising in Samvat 2081: Indian companies raise Rs 2.9 lakh crore despite muted market sentiment

Gold shines on softer dollar; prices rise over 0.7 pc on MCX

Diwali cheer on Dalal Street: Sensex surges 660 points, Nifty nears 25,900 mark

India's forex rises by $4.03 billion to $698.26 billion, gold reserves jump

After 117 Years, Calcutta Stock Exchange Set to Exit Stock Market Operations

Tax Relief: Government Extends GSTR-3B Filing Due Date to October 25

Market Watch: Q2 Earnings, US Tariffs and Trade Talks to Set the Tone Next Week

Happy Diwali 2025: Foreign Investors Turn Buyers in Indian Market amid Festive Cheer

Happy Diwali 2025: From Gold, cars to Gadgets, India Witnesses Record-Breaking Festive Season Sales

Nifty, Sensex surge over 2 pc this week amid renewed hopes of US-India trade deal

Gold may touch Rs 1.5 lakh per 10 grams by 2026: Report

Sensex, Nifty hit 52-week high ahead of Diwali

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