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Sensex, Nifty end lower amid volatile trade

Sensex, Nifty record mild gains amid positive global cues

As of 9.30 am, Sensex advanced 105 points, or 0.12 per cent to 85,630 and Nifty gained 40 points, or 0.16 per cent to 26,217.Main broad-cap indices outperformed benchmark indices in terms of gains, with the Nifty Midcap 100 advanced 0.31 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 added 0.53 per cent. 16 days ago
Indian stock market opens lower, IT stocks lead losses

Sensex ends flat, snaps two-day winning streak; Nifty inches higher

The Sensex snapped its two-day winning streak and closed marginally lower, slipping 0.05 per cent to settle at 85,524.84. In contrast, the Nifty managed to extend its gains for a third consecutive session, inching up 0.02 per cent, or 4.75 points, to end at 26,177.15. 17 days ago
The report from JM Financial noted that the rupee depreciated about 6 per cent in 2025 compared to the historical average annual depreciation of roughly 3.5 per cent, citing FII outflows and trade‑deal overhang with the US.

Indian rupee stable in real effective terms, forex reserves adequate: RBI

"The volatility of INR, as measured by higher prices in the coefficient of variation, moderated in November from a month ago and remained relatively lower that most currencies. In December so far (up to 19), the INR depreciated by 0.8 per cent over its end-November level," according to the Bulletin. 17 days ago
Indian stock market opens lower, IT stocks lead losses

Indian stock market opens lower, IT stocks lead losses

As of 9.30 am, the Sensex declined 159 points, or 0.19 per cent to 85,407 and the Nifty lost 32 points, or 0.13 per cent to 26,139. Main broad cap indices showed divergent trends, with the Nifty Midcap 100 down 0.18 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 added 0.07 per cent. 17 days ago
Sensex, Nifty end lower over monthly Futures and Options expiry

Sensex, Nifty extend gains, climb 0.75% each

The Sensex closed at 85,567.48, rising by 638.12 points, or 0.75 per cent. Similarly, the Nifty settled at 26,161.60, up 195.20 points, marking a gain of 0.75 per cent. "Nifty closed the session on a strong note after confirming a breakout above the 26,050–26,100 zone, validating a double-bottom pattern and reinforcing the ongoing daily uptrend," experts said. 17 days ago
The report from JM Financial noted that the rupee depreciated about 6 per cent in 2025 compared to the historical average annual depreciation of roughly 3.5 per cent, citing FII outflows and trade‑deal overhang with the US.

Indian rupee rises for 2nd session amid RBI interventions

Analysts noted that volatility remains the main focus amidst rupee's comeback and follow‑through in RBI actions and global dollar moves remains crucial in near future. Currency market watchers said 89.20 has emerged as a crucial level and a sustained break below this could open the door toward the 88.50–88.30 zone in the near term. 18 days ago
UltraTech Cement faces Rs 390 crore GST demand

UltraTech Cement faces Rs 390 crore GST demand

Along with this, the company has also been asked to pay a penalty of a similar amount and interest of around Rs 28 lakh. In a regulatory filing, UltraTech Cement Ltd said the demand relates to alleged short payment of Goods and Services Tax, improper use of input tax credit and other related issues. 18 days ago
Sensex, Nifty end lower on weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty open in green zone amid positive global cues

Analysts noted that market is likely heading for a year-end rally. The rupee's sharp reversal and FIIs' cash market purchases can accelerate this rally, as they lead to short covering, pushing benchmark indices higher. The Goldilocks domestic economic set up and potential earnings growth uptrend can support a market upturn, they added. 18 days ago
Gold, silver prices dip on MCX ahead of US Fed meeting

Gold rises to record high over strong safe haven demand

In 2025, gold has seen a meteoric rise, up around 67 per cent amid geopolitical uncertainties and tariffs. According to analysts, gold and silver prices advanced last week and began the new week by touching fresh lifetime highs in both domestic and international markets. 18 days ago
Indian stock markets opened weak on Thursday as pressure from a falling rupee and continued foreign investor selling kept sentiment muted on Dalal Street. The opening also coincided with the weekly F&O expiry for the Sensex, adding to the cautious

Top 6 firms add Rs 75,257 crore in market value

The benchmark Sensex fell 338.3 points, or 0.39 per cent, during the week -- reflecting cautious sentiment among investors. Among the major gainers, Tata Consultancy Services saw its market valuation rise by Rs 22,594.96 crore to Rs 11,87,673.41 crore. 18 days ago
Stating that today is a historic day for Assam and the entire North East, PM Modi remarked that the long-awaited dream of Namrup and Dibrugarh has been fulfilled, as a new chapter of industrial progress begins in the region with the laying of the foundati

PM Modi lays foundation stone for Rs 11,000 crore fertiliser unit in Assam

Stating that today is a historic day for Assam and the entire North East, PM Modi remarked that the long-awaited dream of Namrup and Dibrugarh has been fulfilled, as a new chapter of industrial progress begins in the region with the laying of the foundation stone for the project of Assam Valley Fertiliser and Chemical Company Limited. 18 days ago
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

FM Nirmala Sitharaman discusses AI-led reforms, procedural simplification at Finance Ministry Chintan Shivir

All Secretaries of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Chairmen of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), and the Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India were also present, besides senior officers from the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, and associated departments. 19 days ago
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