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Sensex, Nifty open lower amid US-China trade tension

7 of top 10 firms add Rs 1.55 lakh crore in market value

Among the top-10 companies, Bharti Airtel, TCS, State Bank of India (SBI), Bajaj Finance, Infosys, and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) saw an increase in their market capitalisation, while HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) witnessed declines. 28 days ago
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid US-China trade tension

Foreign investors' buying continues in Indian markets, US deal to further boost sentiment

"The long-term trend of FIIs continuously buying/investing through the primary market continued in October, too, with a total investment of Rs 10,692 crore (up to October 25). Investing through the primary market has been a steady source of profit for the FIIs and, therefore, this trend is likely to continue," said Dr. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Ltd. 29 days ago
Banks may soon finance corporate acquisitions — RBI suggests stricter safeguards

Banks may soon finance corporate acquisitions — RBI suggests stricter safeguards

Up to 70 per cent of the acquisition cost may be financed by banks, with the remaining 30 per cent having to come from the acquiring company's own equity contribution. According to the proposal, either the acquiring company or a step-down special purpose vehicle (SPV) created specifically for the acquisition can receive the funding. 29 days ago
India's forex reserves surge by $4.5 bn to cross $702 bn mark

India's forex reserves surge by $4.5 bn to cross $702 bn mark

India's gold reserves held by the RBI as part of the country's foreign exchange reserves surged by $6.2 billion to surpass the $108.5 mark for the first time on the back of a sharp rise in the price of the precious metal and increased purchases by the central bank. Oct 24, 2025
GST Council Meet May Signal Major Rejig in Tax Slabs, Cess Policy

From coffee to drones, GST rejig to boost Karnataka's economy

Karnataka is responsible for approximately 71 per cent of India's coffee production in Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, and Hassan. Tax reforms could cut retail prices by 11–12 per cent and enhance margins for small processors and cooperatives. Tax reforms reduce prices on coffee extracts, instant coffee, UHT milk, paneer, ghee, butter, processed cashew nuts, coir products, and processed fish, with estimated retail price drops of 5–12 per cent based on the product. Oct 24, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid US-China trade tension

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid US-China trade tension

On the other hand, ICICI Bank, Tata Steel, Bharat Electronics (BEL), Mahindra & Mahindra, Bharti Airtel, HDFC Bank, and State Bank of India were trading in the green, helping limit the overall losses. Oct 24, 2025
Strong Q2 growth, GST reforms to help India's growth expand at 6.6 pc this year: IMF

Strong Q2 growth, GST reforms to help India's growth expand at 6.6 pc this year: IMF

"Economies in the Asia-Pacific region have been resilient in 2025, posting stronger-than-expected economic growth in the first half of the year amid external and domestic challenges. Nevertheless, higher US tariffs and increasing protectionism will likely reduce demand for Asian exports and eventually weigh on growth in the near-term," said the IMF. Oct 24, 2025
Gold, silver hit record highs as global uncertainty fuels demand

Gold shines on MCX amid hopes of India–US trade deal; Rupee opens stronger

According to analysts, MCX gold prices for the December expiry are expected to move in a range of Rs 1,21,500 to Rs 1,23,000 per 10 grams. However, in the global market, gold prices edged lower due to a stronger US dollar, as investors awaited key inflation data from the United States later this week. Oct 23, 2025
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