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RBI's rate decision reflects favourable assessment of India's growth: Economists

RBI's rate decision reflects favourable assessment of India's growth: Economists

Economists said the Reserve Bank of India's decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent reflects a favourable assessment of India's growth and inflation outlook. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), in its first policy review of 2026, opted for a pause, which analysts expect to continue in the near term amid a positive cyclical upswing and confidence stemming from the conclusion of multiple trade deals. 22 days ago
SEBI revamps Mutual Fund rules to boost cost transparency, ease investor burden

SEBI proposes to extend standing SWP, STP instructions to demat-held mutual funds

The regulator has suggested a two-phase rollout. The first phase would enable unit-based SWP and STP mandates executed through stock exchange platforms, while the second phase would shift processing to registrars and transfer agents and introduce more flexible options such as amount-based, appreciation-based withdrawals and swing STPs. 22 days ago
Sensex, Nifty open nearly flat on Budget Day

Sensex, Nifty end lower weighed down by metal, IT stocks

At the closing bell, the Sensex lost 503 points, or 0.60 per cent to settle at 83,313. The Nifty declined 113 points, or 0.52 per cent, to close at 25,642. The broader markets posted strong losses as Nifty Midcap 100 index lost 0.28 per cent, while the NSE Smallcap 100 shed 1.29 per cent. 23 days ago
Indian stock market opens flat, Sensex above 73,600

Sensex, Nifty stall after two-day rise as IT shares tumble on AI worries

At the closing bell, the Nifty rose 48.45 points, or 0.19 per cent, to settle at 25,776.00. The Sensex gained 78.56 points, or 0.09 per cent, to end at 83,817.69. Nifty traded in a tight range today, broadly between 25,680 and 25,820, indicating continued consolidation, according to experts. 24 days ago
Budget 2026-27 prioritises durable growth over short-term appeasement: Report

Budget 2026-27 prioritises durable growth over short-term appeasement: Report

The Union Budget 2026–27 focuses on long-term, durable growth rather than short-term market appeasement, emphasising fiscal discipline and execution certainty, according to a PL Wealth report. The outlook remains positive for infrastructure, manufacturing, defence and select export sectors, while near-term market volatility and sectoral rotation may persist. 24 days ago
Indian rupee trades over 1 pc higher after US trade deal

Indian rupee trades over 1 pc higher after US trade deal

The Indian rupee jumped over 1 per cent against the US dollar on Tuesday, trading around ₹90.29–₹90.40 after the India US trade deal was announced, reflecting strong investor optimism and renewed foreign inflows. The surge came after the US agreed to cut reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent, easing trade uncertainty and boosting sentiment in currency and equity markets. 25 days ago
JCRA assigns landmark ratings to Adani Ports, Adani Green and Adani Energy Solutions

Adani Group stocks surge over India-US trade deal, Adani Enterprises leads

Adani Group stocks surged in early trade following the India–US trade deal, led by Adani Enterprises, which approached its 10% upper circuit. Adani Green and Adani Energy gained over 7%, while Adani Ports, Adani Power, Ambuja Cements, and Adani Total rose more than 4%. The rally was driven by investor optimism over the trade deal, which reduces US tariffs on Indian goods to 18%, benefiting companies with significant exposure to the US. Jefferies highlighted the Adani Group and sectors such as auto ancillaries, solar, chemicals, and textiles as key beneficiaries. 25 days ago
Apple's iPhone exports from India cross $50 billion under PLI scheme

India's smartphone market value grows 8 pc in 2025, Apple logs highest ever share

Apple emerged as the biggest winner, recording its highest-ever value share at 28%, with the iPhone 16 becoming the top-shipped model. Vivo led the market in volume with a 20% share, followed by Samsung, which benefited from strong demand for its Galaxy S series. Motorola was the fastest-growing brand by volume, while CMF topped the sub-brand growth chart. 26 days ago
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