Markets

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty post mild gains as auto, metal stocks lead rally

As of 9.30 am, Sensex advanced 185 points, or 0.22 per cent to 85,374 and Nifty gained 61 points, or 0.24 per cent to 26,208. Main broad-cap indices performed in line with benchmark indices, with the Nifty Midcap 100 adding 0.42 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 gaining 0.30 per cent. Jan 2, 2026
Small-time vendors in Chandigarh anguished over GST hike move on tobacco products

Cigarettes, pan masala to get costlier from Feb 1 amid new GST and cess; what changes

The Finance Ministry also notified the Chewing Tobacco, Jarda Scented Tobacco and Gutkha Packing Machines (Capacity Determination and Collection of Duty) Rules, 2026. Parliament had approved two Bills in December enabling the levy of the new Health and National Security Cess on pan masala manufacturing and excise duty on tobacco. Jan 1, 2026
Reserve Bank Of India

Indian economy grows strongly over robust domestic demand, benign inflation: RBI

"Global financial markets appear strong on the surface but show growing underlying vulnerabilities. Sharp rise in equities and other risk assets, the expanding role of non-bank financial intermediaries and their deepening interconnectedness with banks, and the growth of stablecoins all heighten global financial system fragilities," it mentioned. Jan 1, 2026
'No communication received': Vodafone Idea on Cabinet relief reports

'No communication received': Vodafone Idea on Cabinet relief reports

In a stock exchange filing, Vodafone Idea said the reports were speculative in nature and that it had not received any official communication confirming such a decision. "We have not received any communication from the Government in relation to the above reported matter," the telecom operator stated in its exchange filing. Dec 31, 2025
Indian stock markets opened weak on Thursday as pressure from a falling rupee and continued foreign investor selling kept sentiment muted on Dalal Street. The opening also coincided with the weekly F&O expiry for the Sensex, adding to the cautious

Sensex up in early trade, Nifty crosses 26,000 on final trading day of 2025

Among sectoral gainers, the Nifty Metal was the top gainer up 1.33 per cent, followed by Nifty Chemicals adding 1.09 per cent and Nifty PSU Bank gaining 0.79 per cent. Immediate support is placed at 25,750–25,800 zone, while resistance is placed near 26,050–26,100 zone, analysts said. Dec 31, 2025
Gold, silver see strong upswing; Fed decision in focus

Silver, gold crash in Indian futures market on last day of 2025

Silver futures for March 2026 on MCX tumbled 4.63 per cent to Rs 2,39,395 per kg and gold futures for February 2026 slipped 0.51 per cent to Rs 1,35,973 per 10 grams in morning trade. Volatility remained elevated amid geopolitical tensions such as US strikes on Venezuela's dock facilities and Chinese naval exercises that bolstered safe‑haven demand earlier in the week. Dec 31, 2025
RBI policy, auto sales and US data likely to drive stock market next week

Sensex, Nifty trade flat amid mixed global cues

According to analysts, immediate support is placed at 25,850–25,900 zone, while 26,150–26,200 remains a crucial resistance band. Stable crude prices and a relatively steady rupee continue to offer underlying support, preventing sharp downside. Dec 29, 2025
Gold, silver tumble as hopes of December Fed Rate cut fade

Silver retreats after record intraday high of over $84 per ounce

March silver futures on MCX was trading up 4.22 per cent intraday (as of 10.10 am), at Rs 2,49,282 per kilogram. Globally, the futures had surged to an intraday high of $82.67 an ounce in early trade, up 7 per cent on top of the 11 per cent jump on Friday — the strongest single‑day gain since 2008. Dec 29, 2025
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