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Sensex and Nifty open flat as market prepares for Q1 FY26 earnings season

Sensex, Nifty hit 52-week high ahead of Diwali

At the close, the Sensex stood at 83,952.19, up 484.53 points or 0.58 per cent, while the Nifty ended at 25,709.85, up 124.55 points or 0.49 per cent.

Oct 17, 2025

Stock market ends lower as IT, auto and banking shares fall

Markets open lower as investors react to Q2 results; IT stocks drag

At 9:20 AM, the Sensex was trading at 83,365, down 103 points or 0.12 per cent, while the Nifty slipped 33 points or 0.13 per cent to 25,552.

Oct 17, 2025

Gold, silver hit record highs as global uncertainty fuels demand

In India, demand for gold remains strong despite the soaring prices. Analysts said that customers are buying more gold fearing prices may rise further.

Oct 17, 2025

Equities beat gold in long-term returns, capital protection: Report

A study by investment management firm OmniScience Capital revealed that Nifty50 has historically provided better average returns for holding periods of three years or more, along with a significantly higher likelihood of capital protection.

Oct 16, 2025

Stock market snaps three-day rally; IT stocks fall, Adani Group's shares rise

FIIs return to Indian markets, pump in over Rs 10,000 crore in October

The sudden shift in foreign fund flows has surprised many market watchers. Some analysts see this as a short-term rebound, while others believe it reflects improving corporate earnings prospects and stabilising economic conditions in India.

Oct 16, 2025

Gold prices rise to 3-month high on back of safe-haven demand

Gold hits record high as investors seek safe haven amid global uncertainty

In the morning trade, gold futures on MCX were trading 0.60 per cent higher at Rs 1,27,960 per 10 grams, while silver futures were up 1 per cent at Rs 1,63,812 per kg.

Oct 16, 2025

Sensex, Nifty open higher on positive global cues

Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 2nd day amid strong Q2 earnings momentum

"The index also broke out above a major falling trend line that connects all key tops since the previous record high of 26,277, indicating the potential for further upside in the coming sessions," they added.

Oct 16, 2025

Sensex rises 340 points, Nifty above 25,400 as auto, bank stocks lead gains

Among the major gainers on the Sensex were Axis Bank, Adani Ports, Titan, Kotak Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, BEL, Tata Motors, NTPC, and HCL Tech. On the other hand, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, TCS, Tata Steel, and Sun Pharma were among the laggards.

Oct 16, 2025

DIIs pump record Rs 6 lakh crore in Indian stocks in 2025

Analysts forecast the momentum to be sustained going ahead, largely due to SIP flows, which remain resilient even on a market decline. They said that unless a global shock causing a 30–40 per cent correction occurs, DII flows will surpass the 2025 levels in CY26.

Oct 15, 2025

Sensex, Nifty end higher on global optimism and falling crude prices

Broader markets outperformed the benchmarks, with the Nifty MidCap 100 index rising 1.11 per cent and the Nifty SmallCap 100 index up 0.82 per cent.

Oct 15, 2025

SEBI plans to allow banks, insurers, pension funds, FPIs in commodity derivatives

Nirman Agri Genetics shares hit lower circuit after SEBI bars company for misuse of IPO funds

On October 15, shares of Nirman Agri fell 5 per cent to Rs 166.85 apiece. The stock's 52-week low stands at Rs 130, while its 52-week high is Rs 456. The company's market capitalisation is around Rs 133 crore.

Oct 15, 2025

Gold hits record high above Rs 1.27 lakh on MCX amid US-China tensions, rate cut hopes

Soon after, prices touched a fresh all-time high of Rs 1,27,500 per 10 grams. Silver prices also gained, opening 0.18 per cent higher at Rs 1,59,800 per kg and hitting an intra-day high of Rs 1,61,418.

Oct 15, 2025

Global refurbished smartphone sales grow 5 pc, Apple strengthens leadership

India's smartphone exports soar 95 pc to $1.8 billion in Sep; hit $13.5 billion in 6 months

August and September are traditionally low-export months for the mobile phone industry due to production adjustments and seasonal shipment cycles. Despite the fact, exports in September 2025 remained exceptionally strong, demonstrating the robust ecosystem that has taken shape within the country, said the report from the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA).

Oct 14, 2025

RBI's wait-and-watch stance prudent, Dec rate cut not assured: Report

While any further rate cut by the RBI will depend on growth conditions, the depth of further rate cuts may be extremely limited and hence the RBI may also want to retain the powder dry for now, the report from Yes Bank said.

Oct 14, 2025

India emerging as global AI leader with visionary policies: FM Sitharaman

Speaking at AI Bharat Shakti, the official pre-summit event of the upcoming 'India AI Impact Summit 2026', FM Sitharaman said that India is witnessing a historic phase where governance and policy decisions are moving faster than ever before.

Oct 14, 2025

Sensex, Nifty open with gains as potential rate cut in US boosts sentiment

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid broad-based selling; Sensex slips 297pts

At the closing bell, the Sensex declined 297.07 points, or 0.36 per cent, to settle at 82,029.98, while the Nifty slipped 81.85 points, or 0.32 per cent, to end at 25,145.5.

Oct 14, 2025

Sensex rises 136 points, Nifty ends above 25,100 as banking stocks lift markets

Indian stock markets open higher amid global trade concerns, Q2 earnings buzz

Among the top performers on the Sensex were HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, Tata Steel, Infosys, Bharat Electronics, Bajaj Finserv, Ultratech Cement, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Larsen & Toubro, which rose up to 1.3 per cent.

Oct 14, 2025

Inflation likely around 0.45 pc next month, time for decisive RBI actions: SBI

"RBI, with its primary mandate of inflation targeting, runs the risk of missing the bull's eye if it remains fixated on market cacophony even when the deceleration in inflation has been way too evident and long term actuals, in general, seem quite detached from the figures released by the Central Bank in its own forecasters' assessment," Ghosh argued.

Oct 14, 2025

Silver hits record high above $52.50 as safe-haven demand fuel rally

Gold prices also climbed to a new record, marking eight consecutive weeks of gains, supported by rising geopolitical tensions and expectations of US interest rate cuts.

Oct 14, 2025

Reliance Communications', Anil Ambani's loan accounts declared as 'fraudulent' by Bank of Baroda

Anil Ambani's Reliance Group shares fall up to 10 pc after ED arrests Senior Executive in fake bank guarantee case

Pal has been sent to two-day custody and will be presented before the court today. He was interrogated for several hours before his arrest on Friday night.

Oct 14, 2025

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Articles by IBT Business Desk

Sensex, Nifty hit 52-week high ahead of Diwali

Markets open lower as investors react to Q2 results; IT stocks drag

Gold, silver hit record highs as global uncertainty fuels demand

Equities beat gold in long-term returns, capital protection: Report

FIIs return to Indian markets, pump in over Rs 10,000 crore in October

Gold hits record high as investors seek safe haven amid global uncertainty

Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 2nd day amid strong Q2 earnings momentum

Sensex rises 340 points, Nifty above 25,400 as auto, bank stocks lead gains

DIIs pump record Rs 6 lakh crore in Indian stocks in 2025

Sensex, Nifty end higher on global optimism and falling crude prices

Nirman Agri Genetics shares hit lower circuit after SEBI bars company for misuse of IPO funds

Gold hits record high above Rs 1.27 lakh on MCX amid US-China tensions, rate cut hopes

India's smartphone exports soar 95 pc to $1.8 billion in Sep; hit $13.5 billion in 6 months

RBI's wait-and-watch stance prudent, Dec rate cut not assured: Report

India emerging as global AI leader with visionary policies: FM Sitharaman

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid broad-based selling; Sensex slips 297pts

Indian stock markets open higher amid global trade concerns, Q2 earnings buzz

Inflation likely around 0.45 pc next month, time for decisive RBI actions: SBI

Silver hits record high above $52.50 as safe-haven demand fuel rally

Anil Ambani's Reliance Group shares fall up to 10 pc after ED arrests Senior Executive in fake bank guarantee case

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