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Sensex, Nifty open higher amid positive global cues

Indian stock market opens flat amid mixed global cues

The Sensex started the session at 84,379.79, down 25 points against the last session's closing of 84,404.46. Nifty opened 14 points lower at 25,863.80. However, both the indices turned green in a while amid buying in automobile and banking heavyweights. Oct 31, 2025
SEBI increases Bank Nifty constituents, caps top stock's weight

SEBI increases Bank Nifty constituents, caps top stock's weight

The index will now require a minimum of 14 constituents, an increase from the current 12. The weight of the top constituent will be limited to 20 per cent, reduced from 33 per cent. Additionally, the combined weight of the top three constituents cannot exceed 45 per cent, down from 62 per cent. Oct 31, 2025
GST reforms, festive season drive UPI payments, stimulate private consumption

GST reforms, festive season drive UPI payments, stimulate private consumption

The UPI saw 31 per cent transaction count growth (year-on-year) at 19.63 billion in the month of September — with 21 per cent growth in transaction amount at Rs 24.90 lakh crore, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) data showed. Month-wise too, UPI witnessed a growth in transaction amount, from Rs 24.85 lakh crore in August. Oct 31, 2025
Stock market ends lower as IT, auto and banking shares fall

Indian stock markets open lower as US Fed announces rate cut

"From a technical perspective, the Nifty continues to maintain a sideways-to-bullish bias as long as it sustains above the 25,900–26,000 support zone," analysts said. "On the upside, immediate resistance is placed around 26,100–26,200, and a sustained move above this range could pave the way for further gains toward 26,300–26,400 in the near term," experts added. Oct 30, 2025
Indian small finance banks' advances poised

Indian small finance banks' advances poised to cross Rs 2 lakh crore this fiscal

"This fiscal, credit growth in the non-microfinance segments is expected to be 23-25 per cent. While lower interest rates will support demand for affordable housing, policy spurs for MSMEs and tailwinds from the recent reduction in the goods and services tax on vehicle loans will be helpful, too," said Aparna Kirubakaran, Director, Crisil Ratings. Oct 28, 2025
Chhath Puja festival witnesses trade worth over Rs 50,000 crore: CAIT

Chhath Puja festival witnesses trade worth over Rs 50,000 crore: CAIT

CAIT Secretary General and Member of Parliament Praveen Khandelwal said that Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh, particularly the Purvanchal region, remained the main centres of Chhath celebrations, where large congregations gathered along rivers and ponds. Oct 28, 2025