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Sensex up 715 points

Sensex, Nifty open marginally higher; IT stocks lead gains

Titan emerged as the top gainer on the Sensex, rising around 4 per cent intra-day after the company released its Q2 FY26 business update. Other major gainers included Infosys, TCS, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, Asian Paints, and Trent, which climbed up to 2 per cent. Oct 8, 2025
RBI deputy governor launches new digital payment innovations at GFF 2025

RBI deputy governor launches new digital payment innovations at GFF 2025

The Multi-Signatory Accounts feature will enable multi-signatory or joint accounts on UPI that require authorisation from one or more signatories to perform UPI payments seamlessly. Signatories can conveniently use any UPI app to manage linked bank accounts, making the process more convenient and hassle-free, and enhancing transaction speed. Oct 7, 2025
Sensex up 715 points

Sensex, Nifty extend gains on buying in heavyweights

Among the top gainers on the Sensex were Power Grid, Bajaj Finance, HCL Tech, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, Ultratech Cement, NTPC, Hindustan Unilever, Bajaj Finserv, and BEL, which rose between 0.3 per cent and 1.6 per cent. Oct 7, 2025
SEBI chief warns investors on fraudsters offering guaranteed returns

SEBI chief warns investors on fraudsters offering guaranteed returns

The SEBI chairman was speaking at the inauguration of the week-long celebration of the 'world investor week 2025', in India with the theme 'Fraud and scams prevention and basics of investing'. This is a global campaign by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) to highlight the importance of Investor Education and protection. Oct 7, 2025
RBI MPC decisions break 8-day losing streak, Sensex surges 715 points

Sensex, Nifty open higher ahead of Q2 earnings season

Among the major gainers on the Sensex were Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, HCL Tech, TCS, Trent, and Infosys, which climbed up to 1 per cent.In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and Nifty SmallCap indices also moved up by 0.11 per cent and 0.08 per cent, respectively. Oct 6, 2025
From sugar to IT exports, GST rejig to boost Maharashtra's economy

From sugar to IT exports, GST rejig to boost Maharashtra's economy

The GST reduction on refined sugar from 12 per cent to 5 per cent will lower sugar prices by around 7 per cent at whole sale level, benefiting India's largest sugar producer-Maharashtra's sugar belt, comprising of Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara, Pune, Solapur, and Ahmednagar. Oct 5, 2025
Bitcoin touches record high crossing $125,000

Bitcoin touches record high crossing $125,000

As of 2.54 pm today, the bitcoin stood at $124,353.96, up 1.55 per cent in intraday trading. The cryptocurrency experienced its eighth consecutive session of surges on Friday, propelled by recent gains in US equities and inflows into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds. Oct 5, 2025
Sensex up 715 points

Indian Markets Wrap Up Holiday-Shortened Week on Strong Note

On Friday, Sensex ended the session at 81,207.17, up 223.86 points or 0.28 per cent. Nifty closed at 24,894.25, up 57.95 points or 0.23 per cent. The Nifty extended its pullback for the second straight session, crossing above its key 50-DMA at 24,830 and forming a bullish candle on the daily chart. After last week's steep decline, the index displayed signs of recovery by closing above the 24,800 mark. Oct 4, 2025
Stock market continues positive momentum ahead of Fed rate cut, bank stocks jump

Stock market ends higher amid buying in banking, metal stocks

The Nifty extended its pullback for the second straight session, crossing above its key 50-DMA at 24,830 and forming a bullish candle on the daily chart. After last week's steep decline, the index displayed signs of recovery by closing above the 24,800 mark, said analysts. Oct 3, 2025
Banks to clear cheques on same day from Oct 4 over RBI guidelines

Banks to clear cheques on same day from Oct 4 over RBI guidelines

Cheques deposited from October 4 will be cleared within a few hours on the same day under the new system. Both banks have urged customers to keep adequate balances to prevent cheque bounce and to ensure all cheque details are accurately filled to avoid delays or rejections. Oct 3, 2025