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India clocks rapid progress in food, energy and defence sectors over last 10 years: Report

S&P Global upgrades India sovereign credit rating to 'BBB', outlook stable

The short-term rating on India has also been revised to A-2 from A-3 earlier, and the transfer and convertibility assessment has been revised to A- from BBB+.The impact of US tariffs on India will likely be manageable, with sound economic fundamentals expected to support the country's growth momentum over the next two to three years, according to the note. Aug 14, 2025
Stock market hits 9-month high as Sensex surges past 84,000, Nifty nears 25,650

Indian stock market settles flat ahead of key US-Russia summit

Sensex settled at 80,597.66, up 57 points or 0.07 per cent. The 30-share index started the session slightly up at 80,625.28 against last session's closing of 80,539.91, continuing the last day's momentum. The index remained range-bound, touching an intra-day high at 80,751.18 and a low at 80,489.86, during the session amid a mixed approach from the investors. Aug 14, 2025
India's economy continues on fast-growth track: CEA Nageswaran

India's economy continues on fast-growth track: CEA Nageswaran

In his address at an event here, Nageswaran said the consumption slowdown last year was largely due to tight credit and liquidity conditions, prompting the government to announce substantial middle-class tax cuts in the Union Budget. The Reserve Bank of India has also cut policy rates by 100 basis points and ensured a liquidity surplus to support growth, he added. Aug 13, 2025
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SBI to revise IMPS charges from August 15 for certain transactions

According to media reports, charges will apply, though, for amounts over Rs 25,000: Rs 2 + GST for transactions over Rs 25,000 and up to Rs 1 lakh, Rs 6 + GST for amounts over Rs 1 lakh and up to Rs 2 lakh, and Rs 10 + GST for transfers over Rs 2 lakh and up to Rs 5 lakh. Aug 13, 2025
Indian stock market opens higher, Sensex above 83,400

Nifty, Sensex open higher in early trade; metal stocks lead gains

Broader market indices outperformed the benchmark indices, with the BSE SmallCap adding 0.65 per cent and the BSE MidCap climbing 0.64 per cent. Sectorally, Nifty Metal surged 1.57 per cent and Nifty Realty surged 0.76 per cent. The majority of other indices were mixed, showing modest gains and losses in the range of 0.10 to 0.40 per cent. Aug 13, 2025
Stock market ends lower ahead of key inflation data, tariff concerns

Stock market ends lower ahead of key inflation data, tariff concerns

Sensex ended the session at 80,235.59, down 368.49 or 0.46 per cent. The 30-share index started the session in negative territory at 80,508.51 against last session's closing of 80,604.08 as participants awaited the release of July inflation data from both domestic and US sources. Aug 12, 2025
Indian stock market ends lower amid US tariff jitters, Sensex declines 765 points

Nifty, Sensex open flat amid mixed global cues

The BSE Sensex advanced 0.10 per cent or 80 points to 80,684 points. The Nifty 50 inched up to 24,612 advancing 0.11 per cent. Broader market indices also saw buying activity, with the BSE SmallCap adding 0.39 per cent and the BSE MidCap climbing 0.06 per cent. Aug 12, 2025
UPI transactions surge 114 pc in 8 fiscals, digital payments up 41 pc: Minister

UPI transactions surge 114 pc in 8 fiscals, digital payments up 41 pc: Minister

During the same period, the value of transactions has grown from Rs 1.10 lakh crore to Rs 261 lakh crore. In July 2025, UPI reached another milestone, recording over 1,946.79 crore transactions in a single month for the first time, Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, said in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha. Aug 11, 2025
Sensex ends lower in volatile session as Mideast tensions flare up

Indian stock market soars amid FII return, Sensex surges 746 points

The return of FIIs, positive earnings of PSU banks in Q1 and buying in the broader market fueled the bullish sentiment. The robust mutual fund inflow data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) also boosted the market momentum in the last trading hours. Aug 11, 2025
Pahalgam terror attack: Nirmala Sitharaman cuts short US-Peru visit

FM Sitharaman tables revised Income Tax Bill in Parliament to improve fairness, clarity

Tabling the bill in Lok Sabha, FM Sitharaman said that suggestions have been received which are required to be incorporated to convey the correct legislative meaning. "There are corrections in the nature of drafting, alignment of phrases, consequential changes and cross-referencing," she said, adding that the earlier Bill was pulled back to avoid confusion. Aug 11, 2025
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