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Sensex and Nifty open flat as market prepares for Q1 FY26 earnings season

Indian stock market surges amid value buying, Sensex jumps 540 points

Sensex closed at 82,726.64, up 539.83 or 0.66 per cent. The 30-share index opened with a decent gap-up at 82,451.87 against last session's closing value of 82,186.81. The index soared further to hit an intraday high of 82,786.43, following buying interest in heavyweights like Tata Motors, Bharti Airtel and ICICI Bank. Jul 23, 2025
ITR filing: Here's why July 23, 2024 cut-off date matters

ITR filing: Here's why July 23, 2024 cut-off date matters

Taxpayers who sold their property, plot of land, or even shares during the financial year 2024–25, can choose between old regime (with indexation) or new regime (without indexation). For the unversed, the indexation benefit brings down the tax liability of a citizen by adjusting the original cost of acquisition of a capital asset for inflation. Jul 23, 2025
Designer deals, deceptive declarations: DRI busts multi-crore luxury furniture import racket

Designer deals, deceptive declarations: DRI busts multi-crore luxury furniture import racket

In parallel, fabricated invoices were obtained through a Singapore-based intermediary in the names of dummy importers falsely declaring the goods as unbranded furniture at significantly undervalued rates to Customs. Once cleared through Customs, the goods were transferred on paper to the intended beneficial owner via a local intermediary created for this purpose, while the goods were directly sent to the customer on the instructions of the beneficial owner. Jul 23, 2025
Markets rebound after 4-day losing streak, Sensex gains 317 points

Sensex and Nifty open higher, auto stocks gain 1 pc

At 9.29 am, Sensex was up 178 points or 0.23 per cent at 82,381 and Nifty was up 64 points or 0.26 per cent at 25,125. Auto stocks were leading the market, while media and realty were lagging behind. Bank stocks showed moderate gains up to 0.09 per cent. Jul 23, 2025
Markets rebound after 4-day losing streak, Sensex gains 317 points

Stock market settles in flat zone as Aug 1 US tariff deadline looms

Sensex settled at 82,186.81, falling 0.02 per cent or 13.53 points. The 30-share index started the session in green at 82,527.27 as compared to last day's closing of 82,200. However, the stock remained range-bound amid selling in heavyweights like Reliance, SBI, Tata Motors. Jul 22, 2025
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Indian equities remained resilient in June despite geopolitical issues: Report

Meanwhile, the Nifty Mid-cap index registered a 4.1 per cent rise in the month and a 5.6 per cent return over the past year. According to the report, the overall momentum was supported by resilient macro fundamentals and improved breadth across sectors. At the same time, a ceasefire-driven rebound in global equities helped restore investor confidence as well. Jul 22, 2025
Rs 44,323 crore released to States under MGNREGS in FY26: Govt

Rs 44,323 crore released to States under MGNREGS in FY26: Govt

On the question of whether budget allocation to MGNREGS has been showing a steady decrease over the years, the Minister said that for the financial year 2024-25, budget allocation of Rs 86,000 crore has been made, the highest ever since its inception. Jul 22, 2025
India expected to clock 6.6 pc growth in FY26 despite uncertain global outlook

India expected to clock 6.6% growth in FY26 despite uncertain global outlook

The Standard Chartered global outlook report expects India to clock steady GDP growth of 6.6 per cent in FY26 compared to 6.5 per cent in FY25. While strong macro fundamentals provide the cushion, the bank also flags that India is not immune to tariff risk and the outcome of trade talks with the US and the EU will be key to growth prospects. Jul 22, 2025
Indian rupee vs dollar

Rupee weakens against dollar amid global and domestic economic pressures

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 86.27 against the greenback. During the initial trading session, it hit a low of 86.36, marking a 20 paise drop from its previous close. On the preceding Friday, the rupee had settled 4 paise lower at 86.16 against the US dollar. Jul 21, 2025
Dividend Stocks To Watch This Week — Hero MotoCorp, 3M India, LIC, Divi's Labs

Key Dividends to watch out for : Hero MotoCorp, LIC, and more

Hero MotoCorp, 3M India Ltd., Life Insurance Corp., Divi's Laboratories Ltd., Pidilite Industries Ltd., Hatsun Agro Product Ltd., Lupin Ltd. and Union Bank of India are some of the companies that are set to issue dividends to their stakeholders ahead of their respective record dates next week. Jul 20, 2025