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Car sales more than doubled to over half a million units: FM Sitharaman on GST 2.0

Also, during the period of Diwali shopping, e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms recorded sharp demand increases, "with premium products and instant-delivery services driving growth and festival spend extending beyond major cities", the Finance Minister said.

Oct 22, 2025

Samsung Group's market capitalisation tops $634.4 billion for 1st time

Meanwhile, Samsung SDI has partnered with the Korea Electrical Safety Corp. (KESCO) to cooperate in strengthening the safety of energy storage system (ESS) infrastructure amid an expected increase in demand for such equipment in the near future.

Oct 22, 2025

Domestic equity markets gain momentum on back of resilient Q1 GDP data: Report

"Sentiment was further boosted as the GST Council simplified the existing four tax slabs (5, 12, 18, 28 per cent) into a two-rate structure of 5 per cent and 18 per cent -- and proposed a special 40 per cent slab for select luxury items such as high-end cars, tobacco, and cigarettes," ICRA Analytics said in its report.

Oct 22, 2025

UPI transactions surge to Rs 94,000 crore daily in Oct, set for record festive month

With more than a week still left in the month, UPI is on track to post its highest-ever monthly performance, driven by Diwali spending and recent GST rate cuts.

Oct 22, 2025

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India's luxury goods market to see 10 pc growth at $12.1 billion by 2025: Report

India is expected to achieve a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 74 per cent over the forecast period, highlighting its growing importance in the luxury ecosystem. A key factor contributing to India's growth is the increasing number of wealthy individuals, said the report.

Oct 22, 2025

Gold likely to open weak after steep global fall; prices may drop to Rs 1.22–Rs 1.23 lakh per 10 gm

Gold and silver both extended their slide from record highs, while Asian stock markets showed mixed trends following a muted session on Wall Street. Silver too lost over 2 per cent, trading near $47.6 per ounce after tumbling 7.1 per cent in the previous session.

Oct 22, 2025

Satya Nadella's pay jumps to $96.5 million in FY25, highest since becoming Microsoft CEO

The company's regulatory filing shows that around 90 per cent of Nadella's pay comes in the form of Microsoft shares, in addition to a $2.5 million base salary. In the previous financial year, Nadella earned $79.1 million. He became Microsoft's third CEO in 2014, succeeding Steve Ballmer and co-founder Bill Gates.

Oct 22, 2025

Diwali sales hit record Rs 5.40 lakh crore over GST reforms, robust consumer demand

The reduction in GST rates across key consumer and retail categories such as confectionery, home decor, footwear, and ready-made garments, consumer durables and daily use items significantly improved price competitiveness and increased purchase momentum.

Oct 21, 2025

Mutual fund houses allocate Rs 5,294 crore in IPOs, backing small-cap growth stories

India sees sharp surge in SME IPOs, supported by strong retail participation, market sentiment

The numbers soared significantly in FY25, with SMEs raising Rs 9,110.97 crore. Fresh issues (Rs 8,344.37 crore) contributed 91.5 per cent, while the OFS part was Rs 775.6 crore or 8.5 per cent.

Oct 21, 2025

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Sensex, Nifty end higher in Muhurat trading session as Samvat 2082 begins

The Sensex ended 62.97 points, or 0.07 per cent higher, at 84,426.34, while the Nifty rose 25.45 points, or 0.10 per cent, to close at 25,868.60.

Oct 21, 2025

Stock Market Holiday: NSE, BSE to remain shut for 2 days this week; check Muhurat Trading timings

Muhurat trading has always been seen as an auspicious event that combines faith and finance. Traders and investors believe that making trades during this period brings prosperity and good fortune for the year ahead.

Oct 21, 2025

Gold shines on softer dollar; prices rise over 0.7 pc on MCX

Gold, silver prices cool after record highs; jewellery sales jump 35–40 pc during Dhanteras

Silver Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), which had delivered stellar one-year returns of around 65–70 per cent, also saw a sharp correction as global prices cooled following improved physical supply and easing safe-haven demand.

Oct 21, 2025

Rs 7,000 cr firecracker sales light up Sivakasi this Deepavali

According to the Fireworks Traders Federation, firecrackers worth around Rs 7,000 crore were sold during the festive season, indicating a significant jump of Rs 1,000 crore compared to last year's Rs 6,000 crore turnover.

Oct 20, 2025

Festive cheer lifts markets as Sensex, Nifty extend winning streak

The Sensex ended 411.18 points, or 0.49 per cent, higher at 84,363.37, while the Nifty advanced 133.30 points, or 0.52 per cent, to close at 25,843.15.

Oct 20, 2025

Apple iPhone 15 becomes best-selling smartphone globally in Q3 2024

India ranks second globally in refurbished smartphone growth: Report

Apple's iPhones drove growth, with refurbished iPhone sales in India increasing by 19 per cent, fuelled by strong demand for premium models like the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 series, according to the report from global market research firm Counterpoint Research.

Oct 20, 2025

Record fundraising in Samvat 2081: Indian companies raise Rs 2.9 lakh crore despite muted market sentiment

However, despite the strong fundraising, listing performance in 2025 has been relatively muted. Of the 85 mainboard IPOs listed so far this year, 29 opened below their issue price, while 27 saw modest listing gains of 1–10 per cent.

Oct 20, 2025

Gold shines on softer dollar; prices rise over 0.7 pc on MCX

Experts said the focus has now turned to the upcoming talks between the US and China. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are scheduled to meet this week, with Trump expressing optimism that the discussions could lead to an agreement.

Oct 20, 2025

Silver hits record high above $52.50 as safe-haven demand fuel rally

Silver trades flat, 8% off peak level

Metal prices fell from a session high of Rs 1,70,415 per kilogramme to a low of Rs 1,53,700, before closing at Rs 1,57,300, marking a 0.44 per cent increase from the previous close.

Oct 20, 2025

Diwali cheer on Dalal Street: Sensex surges 660 points, Nifty nears 25,900 mark

"Fresh long positions should be considered only if the Nifty sustains above the 26,000 mark. While the broader market undertone remains cautiously bullish, close monitoring of key technical levels and global developments will be crucial in the sessions ahead," market experts said.

Oct 20, 2025

India's forex rises by $4.03 billion to $698.26 billion, gold reserves jump

This comes after reserves had already risen by $3.51 billion in the previous week, taking the total to $694.2 billion as of August 29. The RBI data showed that foreign currency assets (FCAs), the largest part of the reserves, went up by $540 million to $584.47 billion.

Oct 20, 2025

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Articles by IBT Business Desk

Car sales more than doubled to over half a million units: FM Sitharaman on GST 2.0

Samsung Group's market capitalisation tops $634.4 billion for 1st time

Domestic equity markets gain momentum on back of resilient Q1 GDP data: Report

UPI transactions surge to Rs 94,000 crore daily in Oct, set for record festive month

India's luxury goods market to see 10 pc growth at $12.1 billion by 2025: Report

Gold likely to open weak after steep global fall; prices may drop to Rs 1.22–Rs 1.23 lakh per 10 gm

Satya Nadella's pay jumps to $96.5 million in FY25, highest since becoming Microsoft CEO

Diwali sales hit record Rs 5.40 lakh crore over GST reforms, robust consumer demand

India sees sharp surge in SME IPOs, supported by strong retail participation, market sentiment

Sensex, Nifty end higher in Muhurat trading session as Samvat 2082 begins

Stock Market Holiday: NSE, BSE to remain shut for 2 days this week; check Muhurat Trading timings

Gold, silver prices cool after record highs; jewellery sales jump 35–40 pc during Dhanteras

Rs 7,000 cr firecracker sales light up Sivakasi this Deepavali

Festive cheer lifts markets as Sensex, Nifty extend winning streak

India ranks second globally in refurbished smartphone growth: Report

Record fundraising in Samvat 2081: Indian companies raise Rs 2.9 lakh crore despite muted market sentiment

Gold shines on softer dollar; prices rise over 0.7 pc on MCX

Silver trades flat, 8% off peak level

Diwali cheer on Dalal Street: Sensex surges 660 points, Nifty nears 25,900 mark

India's forex rises by $4.03 billion to $698.26 billion, gold reserves jump

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