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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
Indian stock market opens lower, IT stocks lead losses

Sensex, Nifty end flat amid mixed sectoral cues

The Sensex closed at 84,675.08, slipping 20.46 points or 0.02 per cent, while the Nifty settled marginally lower at 25,938.85, down 3.25 points or 0.01 per cent. "The Nifty has also slipped below the 21 EMA, reinforcing the short-term downtrend. Immediate support is placed in the 25,850–25,870 zone," market watchers stated. Dec 30, 2025
India's 2025 economic reforms lay foundation for inclusive growth

India's 2025 economic reforms lay foundation for inclusive growth

By simplifying taxation, modernising labour laws, strengthening MSMEs, boosting rural employment and advancing digital payments, these measures collectively foster trust, resilience and global competitiveness in India's economy, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. Dec 30, 2025
Indian stock market opens lower, IT stocks lead losses

Sensex, Nifty post mild losses amid sustained FPI outflows

Around 9.30 am, the Sensex moved down 115 points, or 0.14 per cent to 84,579 and the Nifty eased 30 points, or 0.12 per cent to 25,911. Main broad cap indices performed in line with benchmark indices, with the Nifty Midcap 100 declined 0.03 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 lost 0.08 per cent. Dec 30, 2025
Gold, silver see strong upswing; Fed decision in focus

Precious metals rebound as gold, silver recover after steep retreat

The pullback followed an early surge that saw gold touch $4,584 per troy ounce and silver climbed to $82.67 per ounce before both metals failed to hold gains. Analysts attributed the retreat largely to stretched long positions, a hike in margin requirements by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and thin holiday trading that amplified intraday swings. Dec 30, 2025
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