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Stock market ends volatile session slightly lower ahead of GST Council meet

Stock market ends volatile session slightly lower ahead of GST Council meet

Sensex closed at 80,157.88, down 206.61 points or 0.26 per cent. The 30-share index started the session with a decent gap-up at 80,520.09 against last session's closing of 80,157.88, buoyed by the affirmative SCO summit and strong GST collection data. The index escalated further to touch an intra-day high at 80,761.14; however, it fell into negative territory amid profit booking. Sep 2, 2025
Over 150 products may see rate cut in GST Council meet this week

Over 150 products may see rate cut in GST Council meet this week

The proposals to move various items from the 12 per cent and 18 per cent GST slabs to the 5 per cent slab or to the nil GST category aim to reduce the tax burden for households and boost spending. GST council plans to overhaul the rate structure, replacing the current four-rate structure with a two-rate structure. Sep 2, 2025
Indian stock market opens lower amid mixed global cues

Sensex, Nifty open marginally higher ahead of key GST meet

Among sectoral indices, the Nifty media was the top gainer, rising 0.82 per cent, followed by Nifty Oil & Gas, which gained 0.34 per cent each. Nifty FMCG advanced 0.20 per cent. All other indices were in red, with Nifty IT losing 0.42 per cent. Sep 2, 2025
India's growth to remain healthy in FY26 amid robust domestic consumption, govt spending

Morgan Stanley ups India's GDP growth forecast, expects cut in GST to spur demand

The report also highlighted that the strong monsoon and the kharif sowing levels indicate resilience in the agricultural sector, and should likely support buoyant agricultural growth going forward. For the financial year 2025-26, Morgan Stanley has revised its real GDP growth upwards to 6.7 per cent year-on-year from 6.2 per cent projected earlier. Sep 1, 2025
Indian stock market rally continues for 3rd consecutive day, Sensex jumps 213 points

Indian equity indices witness sharp rally on resilient Q1 GDP data, SCO outcomes

Sensex settled at 80,364.49, up 554.84 points or 0.70 per cent. The 30-share index started the session flat at 79,828.99 against the last session closing of 79,809.65. However, the index picked up the gaining momentum amid overall buying, especially in IT and Auto stocks. It touched an intra-day high at 80,406.84. Sep 1, 2025
India's Q1 GDP growth showcases economy's underlying strength, govt reforms: CII's R. Mukundan

India's Q1 GDP growth reflects economy's resilience, says CII's R. Mukundan

"This reinforces India's position as a global growth leader. We particularly commend the government for its continued emphasis on capital expenditure, infrastructure build-out, which not only is lifting near-term demand but also laying the foundation of sustained competitiveness," Mukundan said. Aug 31, 2025
Indian stock market ends lower amid US tariff jitters, Sensex declines 765 points

Sensex, Nifty slip as heavyweights drag stock markets amid tariff concerns

Sensex ended the session at 79,809.65, down 270.92 points or 0.34 per cent. The 30-share index opened flat at 80,010.83 against the last session's closing of 80,080.57. The Index traded flat most of the time before falling over 0.3 per cent in the closing hour, touching an intra-day low at 79,741.76. Aug 29, 2025
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