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India Inc. credit ratio rose to 2.56 times in H1FY26: Report

India Inc. credit ratio rose to 2.56 times in H1FY26: Report

While small-sized auto ancillaries and dealers, chemical manufacturers, small Finance Banks (SFBs) and NBFCs exposed to microfinance and unsecured business loans saw the highest downgrades amid pricing pressures and asset-quality concerns. Oct 1, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open with gains as potential rate cut in US boosts sentiment

Sensex, Nifty open in green ahead of RBI repo rate decision

The broad cap indices, Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100, inched up 0.52 and 0.29 per cent, respectively. Shriram Finance, Tech Mahindra, Trent and Tata Consumer Products were among the major gainers on the Nifty pack, while losers included Bajaj Finance, Interglobe Aviation, Bajaj Finserv and SBI Life Insurance. Oct 1, 2025
Indian stock market shrugs off midweek volatility, ends week on robust note

Indian equity indices end slightly lower ahead of RBI's MPC outcome

Sensex ended the session at 80,267.62, down 97 points or 0.12 per cent. The 30-share index started the session in green at 80,541.77, breaking a seven-day losing streak, against last session's closing of 80,364.94. However, the index dragged in negative territory following selling in heavyweights like ITC and Tech Mahindra. Sep 30, 2025
Gold and silver prices hit record high this week amid global uncertainty

Gold reaches record high, poised for best month in 14 years

US gold futures for December delivery rose 0.4 per cent to $3,872. US President Donald Trump and his Democratic opponents appeared to make little progress at a White House meeting aimed at heading off a government shutdown that could disrupt a wide range of services as early as Wednesday. Sep 30, 2025
RBI eases norms for small business loans, working capital loans to jewellers

RBI eases norms for small business loans, working capital loans to jewellers

"Banks are generally prohibited from lending for the purchase of gold or silver in any form, or lending against the security of primary gold or silver. However, a carve-out has been allowed for Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) for granting working capital loans to jewellers," the statement said. Sep 30, 2025
Govt gets 3,000 complaints of misleading discounts after GST cuts

Govt gets 3,000 complaints of misleading discounts after GST cuts

The government has received nearly 3,000 complaints from consumers about misleading discounts and unfair pricing practices by retailers after the recent cuts in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare said on Monday. Sep 29, 2025
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
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