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Sensex up 715 points

RBI MPC decisions break 8-day losing streak, Sensex surges 715 points

Sensex ended the session at 80,983.31, up 715.69 points or 0.89 per cent. The 30-share index started the session a bit lower at 80,159.90 against last session's closing of 80,267.62. However, the index turned positive and had a sharp rally after post RBI announced to maintain the status quo on repo rate. The index touched an intraday high of 81,068.43. Oct 1, 2025
RBI slashes inflation forecast to 2.6 pc in FY26 over GST reforms, benign food prices

RBI slashes inflation forecast to 2.6 pc in FY26 over GST reforms, benign food prices

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said that "The recently implemented GST rate rationalisation would lead to a reduction in prices of several items in the CPI basket. Overall, the inflation outcome is likely to be softer than what was projected in the August monetary policy committee resolution, primarily on account of the GST rate cuts and benign food prices." Oct 1, 2025
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RBI rolls out more steps to internationalise the rupee

"For months now, the government has been taking steps to internationalise the rupee, which refers to the process of making the Indian currency widely accepted and used for global trade, finance, and investment. We have been making steady progress in this regard," RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said. Oct 1, 2025
RBI doubles IPO loan limit, allows up to Rs 25 lakh financing per investor

RBI doubles IPO loan limit, allows up to Rs 25 lakh financing per investor

The central bank has decided to allow banks to finance acquisitions by Indian corporates, while also easing restrictions on lending against shares and debt securities. Governor Sanjay Malhotra, after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, said that the RBI will put in place an enabling framework to help banks provide loans for acquisitions. Oct 1, 2025
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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