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Stock market ends lower as IT, auto and banking shares fall

Indian stock markets open lower as US Fed announces rate cut

"From a technical perspective, the Nifty continues to maintain a sideways-to-bullish bias as long as it sustains above the 25,900–26,000 support zone," analysts said. "On the upside, immediate resistance is placed around 26,100–26,200, and a sustained move above this range could pave the way for further gains toward 26,300–26,400 in the near term," experts added. 25 days ago
Indian small finance banks' advances poised

Indian small finance banks' advances poised to cross Rs 2 lakh crore this fiscal

"This fiscal, credit growth in the non-microfinance segments is expected to be 23-25 per cent. While lower interest rates will support demand for affordable housing, policy spurs for MSMEs and tailwinds from the recent reduction in the goods and services tax on vehicle loans will be helpful, too," said Aparna Kirubakaran, Director, Crisil Ratings. 26 days ago
Chhath Puja festival witnesses trade worth over Rs 50,000 crore: CAIT

Chhath Puja festival witnesses trade worth over Rs 50,000 crore: CAIT

CAIT Secretary General and Member of Parliament Praveen Khandelwal said that Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh, particularly the Purvanchal region, remained the main centres of Chhath celebrations, where large congregations gathered along rivers and ponds. 27 days ago
GIFT Nifty touches all-time high open interest worth $21.23 billion

GIFT Nifty touches all-time high open interest worth $21.23 billion

Trading turnover on NSEIX has been growing exponentially since the commencement of the full-scale operation of GIFT Nifty on July 3, 2023, it said. "We are glad to witness the success of GIFT Nifty and express our sincere gratitude to all the participants for their overwhelming support and for making GIFT Nifty a successful contract," the exchange noted. 27 days ago
Domestic demand to drive India's GDP growth in next half-year of 2025-26

Domestic demand to drive India's GDP growth in next half-year of 2025-26

Recognising the need to strengthen domestic growth drivers amid these heightened external sector risks, the government has announced a rationalisation of the GST regime. This move is expected to lower the tax burden on consumers, boost consumption, and provide a cushion against tariff impacts. Additionally, it is likely to improve demand visibility for firms, enabling them to expand investment in additional capacities, the review states. 27 days ago
India among 'attractive' emerging markets for investment: Report

India among 'attractive' emerging markets for investment: Report

According to analysts at UBS, "We upgrade EM equities (MSCI EM) to Attractive, reflecting a constructive macro backdrop, and improving financial conditions on the back of Fed easing and a softer US dollar. Our preferred markets are Mainland China, India, Brazil, and Indonesia". 28 days ago
US tariffs, trade deal talks, Q2 results likely to drive market sentiment next week

Indian markets open higher on positive US-China trade talks

On the weekly timeframe, the index witnessed a correction of nearly 311 points from its high, indicating heightened volatility and profit booking at higher levels. "A breakdown below 25,670 could trigger weakness toward 25,500–25,400, while on the upside, resistance is placed at 25,950, followed by 26,000 and 26,100," analysts said. 28 days ago