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Markets rebound after 4-day losing streak, Sensex gains 317 points

Indian stock market ends a tad lower after RBI keeps repo rate unchanged

Sensex settled at 80,543.99, down 166.26 points or 0.21 per cent. The 30-share index opened in negative territory at 80,694.98 against last session's closing of 80,710.25 ahead of the RBI's decision on rate cut in the morning. The index hit an intra-day low of 80,448.82 and a high of 80,834.43 amid a volatile session. Aug 6, 2025
RBI leaves repo rate unchanged at 5.5 pc, sticks to neutral stance

US tariff hike won't have major impact on India's economy: RBI Governor

Speaking at a press conference after the monetary policy announcement, the RBI Governor said, "There might not be a major impact of the ongoing uncertainty over the US tariffs on India's economy. This is subject to retaliatory tariffs coming into the picture, which we do not foresee." Aug 6, 2025
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Indian stock market extends losses marginally after RBI MPC decisions

The Nifty 50 was trading at 24,569 as of 10.54 am, after an intraday decline of 0.33 per cent, while the Sensex stood at 80,473, down 0.29 per cent. Prior to the Monetary Policy Committee's decision, Nifty and Sensex were down 0.08 per cent and 0.07 per cent, respectively. Aug 6, 2025
Sensex and Nifty open flat as market prepares for Q1 FY26 earnings season

Nifty, Sensex open flat as investors eye RBI policy decision

Broad cap indices saw higher selling pressure. The Nifty midcap 100 index was down 0.54 per cent and Nifty smallcap 100 index slipped 0.64 per cent.Among the sectoral indices, the Nifty IT index was the major loser, declining 0.92 per cent. Nifty FMCG lost 0.26 per cent and Nifty Realty declined 0.82 per cent. The Nifty Bank advanced 0.13 per cent. Aug 6, 2025
Mutual fund houses allocate Rs 5,294 crore in IPOs, backing small-cap growth stories

Mutual fund houses allocate Rs 5,294 crore in IPOs, backing small-cap growth stories

According to the report, in small-cap IPOs, mutual fund houses have invested Rs 1,351 crore in Ather Energy, Rs 679 crore in Schloss Bangalore, Rs 495 crore in Aegis Vopak Terminals, Rs 398 crore in Belris Industries, Rs 387 crore in Oswal Pumps, Rs 357 crore in Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases, Rs 241 crore in Kalpatru, and Rs 55 crore in Sambhv Steel Tubes during the quarter. Aug 5, 2025
No proposal to stop supply of Rs 500 denomination banknotes from ATMs: Govt

No proposal to stop supply of Rs 500 denomination banknotes from ATMs: Govt

"The RBI has informed that as part of their endeavour to enhance public access to frequently used denominations of banknotes, a circular titled 'Dispensation of Rs 100 and Rs 200 Denomination Banknotes through ATMs' has been issued on April 28, 2025, directing all banks and White Label ATM Operators (WLAOs) to ensure that their ATMs dispense Rs 100 and Rs 200 denomination banknotes on a regular basis," the minister said. Aug 5, 2025
Sensex ends lower in volatile session as Mideast tensions flare up

Indian stock market settles lower amid higher US tariffs concerns

Sensex closed at 80,710.25, down 308.47 points or 0.38 per cent. The 30-share index opened the session slightly down at 80.946.43 against last day's closing of 81,018.72. However, the index further extended the loss amid a mixed approach in Auto, and Consumer Durable stocks and selling in the Pharma and Consumer goods sector. Aug 5, 2025
Budget 2025-26: CII seeks cut in income tax, 3-tier Customs duty to spur growth

Finance Act 2025 provides substantial relief under new tax regime: Minister

The new measures will play a significant role in creating a fair and equitable system of direct taxation that ensures no additional burden of direct taxes on the working and middle-class population of the country, Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, told the Lok Sabha in a written reply. Aug 4, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open flat as investors await RBI's repo rate decision

Indian stock market rallies, Sensex jumps 418 points

Sensex closed at 81,018.72, up 418.81 points or 0.52 per cent. The 30-share index started the session with a decent gap-up at 80,765.83 against the last day's closing of 80,599.91. The index extended the momentum further following buying in IT, Metal and auto stocks and touched an intraday high of 81,093.19. Aug 4, 2025
India's wealthiest 1 pc holds 60 pc assets in real estate, gold: Report

India's wealthiest 1 pc holds 60% assets in real estate, gold: Report

This segment of 'wealthiest citizens' is comprised of Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNI), High Net Worth Individuals (HNI) and the affluent class, which accounts for only 1 percent of Indian households but controls nearly 60 per cent of the country's total assets, the report by US-based wealth management firm Bernstein said. Aug 4, 2025
Indian rupee strengthens against US dollar

Indian rupee strengthens against US dollar amid US tariff row

The local currency opened at 87.22 against the US dollar, up 32 paise from Friday's close of 87.54. The dollar index approached 100, causing the rupee to fall 100 paise, closing at 87.52 per dollar on August 1, down from 86.52 per dollar on July 25 and a low of 87.73 during the week. Aug 4, 2025
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