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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
GIFT Nifty touches all-time high open interest worth $21.23 billion

GIFT Nifty touches all-time high open interest worth $21.23 billion

Trading turnover on NSEIX has been growing exponentially since the commencement of the full-scale operation of GIFT Nifty on July 3, 2023, it said. "We are glad to witness the success of GIFT Nifty and express our sincere gratitude to all the participants for their overwhelming support and for making GIFT Nifty a successful contract," the exchange noted. Oct 28, 2025
Domestic demand to drive India's GDP growth in next half-year of 2025-26

Domestic demand to drive India's GDP growth in next half-year of 2025-26

Recognising the need to strengthen domestic growth drivers amid these heightened external sector risks, the government has announced a rationalisation of the GST regime. This move is expected to lower the tax burden on consumers, boost consumption, and provide a cushion against tariff impacts. Additionally, it is likely to improve demand visibility for firms, enabling them to expand investment in additional capacities, the review states. Oct 27, 2025
India among 'attractive' emerging markets for investment: Report

India among 'attractive' emerging markets for investment: Report

According to analysts at UBS, "We upgrade EM equities (MSCI EM) to Attractive, reflecting a constructive macro backdrop, and improving financial conditions on the back of Fed easing and a softer US dollar. Our preferred markets are Mainland China, India, Brazil, and Indonesia". Oct 27, 2025
US tariffs, trade deal talks, Q2 results likely to drive market sentiment next week

Indian markets open higher on positive US-China trade talks

On the weekly timeframe, the index witnessed a correction of nearly 311 points from its high, indicating heightened volatility and profit booking at higher levels. "A breakdown below 25,670 could trigger weakness toward 25,500–25,400, while on the upside, resistance is placed at 25,950, followed by 26,000 and 26,100," analysts said. Oct 27, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid US-China trade tension

7 of top 10 firms add Rs 1.55 lakh crore in market value

Among the top-10 companies, Bharti Airtel, TCS, State Bank of India (SBI), Bajaj Finance, Infosys, and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) saw an increase in their market capitalisation, while HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) witnessed declines. Oct 26, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid US-China trade tension

Foreign investors' buying continues in Indian markets, US deal to further boost sentiment

"The long-term trend of FIIs continuously buying/investing through the primary market continued in October, too, with a total investment of Rs 10,692 crore (up to October 25). Investing through the primary market has been a steady source of profit for the FIIs and, therefore, this trend is likely to continue," said Dr. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Ltd. Oct 26, 2025
Banks may soon finance corporate acquisitions — RBI suggests stricter safeguards

Banks may soon finance corporate acquisitions — RBI suggests stricter safeguards

Up to 70 per cent of the acquisition cost may be financed by banks, with the remaining 30 per cent having to come from the acquiring company's own equity contribution. According to the proposal, either the acquiring company or a step-down special purpose vehicle (SPV) created specifically for the acquisition can receive the funding. Oct 25, 2025