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India's real GDP growth projected to grow at 6.7 pc this fiscal: Report

India's real GDP growth projected to grow at 6.7 pc this fiscal: Report

"With Q1 FY26 real GDP growth at 7.8 per cent and stimulation of demand through GST reforms on the one hand, constrained by global headwinds affecting India's export prospects, both in goods and services, we expect India to still show an annual real GDP growth of 6.7 per cent in FY26," according to the global professional services firm. Sep 29, 2025
RBI likely to keep repo rate unchanged amid growth risks, low inflation: Report

RBI likely to keep repo rate unchanged amid growth risks, low inflation: Report

The central bank had last cut the repo rate by 50 basis points in June, while the August review saw the rate being held steady, according to a report by Bajaj Broking. The report said the RBI is likely to maintain the current rate as inflation remains low and manageable, but risks to growth are becoming more visible. Sep 29, 2025
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H-1B, pharma tariff jitters drag Nifty and Sensex lower this week

The IT index came under early pressure amid concerns over rising H-1B visa costs. Shares of Indian pharmaceutical companies fell on Friday after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imports of branded and patented pharmaceutical drugs, starting October 1. Sep 27, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open with gains as potential rate cut in US boosts sentiment

Stock market ends lower amid profit booking, selling in IT stocks

Sensex ended the session at 81,159.68, down 555.95 points or 0.68 per cent. The 30-share index started the session under pressure at 81,574.31 against the last session's closing of 81,715.63 amid overall selling. The index dragged further to hit an intraday low at 81,092.89. Sep 25, 2025
Unique registered investor base on NSE crosses 12 crore, 1 in 4 are women

Unique registered investor base on NSE crosses 12 crore, 1 in 4 are women

The total number of investor accounts (Unique Client Codes) registered with NSE stands at 23.5 crore (as of September 23), having crossed the 23 crore mark in July 2025. It includes all client registrations done till date and clients can register with more than one trading member. Sep 25, 2025
HSBC upgrades Indian equities to overweight from neutral

HSBC upgrades Indian equities to overweight from neutral

Although foreign funds have withdrawn significant amounts from India in the last 12 months, a period in which the market has seriously underperformed, local investors have remained resilient, according to the report. Sep 24, 2025