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Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues

Indian stock markets open lower amid profit booking

Sentiment weakened further after reports suggested that US President Donald Trump may consider imposing new tariffs on Indian rice, raising fresh worries about unresolved trade issues between Washington and New Delhi. Dec 9, 2025
Bengaluru ranks 16th in global tech cities index

Bengaluru ranks 16th in global tech cities index

"While San Francisco and New York retain their positions as the world's top two tech cities, Bengaluru's presence as India's premier technology centre gains momentum amid rising global interest in Asian markets," said real estate advisory firm Savills India in the report. Dec 8, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty witness sharp decline ahead of US Fed policy decision

Sensex ended the session at 85,102.69, down 609.68 points or 0.71 per cent. The 30-share index started lower at 85,624.84 against last session's closing of 85,624.84. The index extended the loss further amid overall selling to touch an intra-day low at 84,875.59. Dec 8, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open slightly higher; IT stocks lead early market gains

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid lack of domestic triggers

The Sensex slipped by 93 points, or 0.11 per cent, to trade around 85,619. The Nifty also drifted lower and was seen at 26,137, down 50 points or 0.19 per cent. Analysts said that Nifty is expected to trade within a defined range today, with near-term resistance placed around 26,300-26,350, where profit-booking may emerge. Dec 8, 2025
Gold, silver see strong upswing; Fed decision in focus

Gold, silver slip on MCX as traders book profits

During early trade, MCX gold February futures were trading 0.04 per cent lower at Rs 1,30,409 per 10 grams. "MCX Gold remains within a rising channel pattern and is currently hovering around the Rs 1,30,300–Rs 1,30,400 zone, after facing rejection near Rs 1,32,250, which now acts as the immediate resistance," experts said. Dec 8, 2025
Airfares skyrocket across India amid IndiGo's massive disruptions

IndiGo shares sink over 6.5 pc amid ongoing flight disruptions

The stock recovered partially later in the morning. Around 9:45 a.m., it was trading at Rs 5,159.50, still down by Rs 211 or 3.93 per cent. The sell-off came after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) extended the deadline for IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers to respond to a show-cause notice regarding the airline's recent operational disruptions. Dec 8, 2025
Home loan rates expected to fall to pandemic lows after RBI repo rate cut

Home loan EMIs likely to fall after RBI slashes repo rate

Borrowers can expect their home loan interest rate to decline by 25 bps to about 7.1 per cent as several public sector banks, including Union Bank, Bank of India and Bank of Maharashtra, currently offer home loans at 7.35 per cent, according to multiple media reports. Dec 6, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues

Indian Stock Market Ends Higher Following RBI Rate Cut

Benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex dipped 0.37 and 0.27 per cent during the week to close at 26,186 and 85,712, respectively. Early optimism driven by strong Q2 GDP print and robust auto sales was overshadowed by persistent FII outflows, sharp rupee depreciation, and uncertainty over trade negotiations. Dec 6, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open higher amid positive global cues

Sensex, Nifty rise after RBI cuts repo rate

Along with the rate cut, the RBI sharply lowered its inflation forecast for FY26 to 2 per cent from 2.6 per cent and increased its growth projection to 7.3 per cent from 6.8 per cent earlier. Following the announcement, the Sensex closed at 85,712.37, rising 447.05 points or 0.52 per cent. Dec 5, 2025
Inflation burden eases further for India's farm, rural workers in September

RBI slashes India's inflation forecast to 2 pc for 2025-26

The RBI has sharply cut India's 2025–26 inflation forecast to 2%, down from 2.6%, driven by a steep fall in food prices and GST rate cuts. Governor Sanjay Malhotra said headline and core inflation have eased more than expected, with food supply conditions remaining favourable. Dec 5, 2025
sensex nifty

Domestic investors pour $81.3 billion into Indian markets in 2025 to date

The report from brokerage Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. (MOFSL) said that the earnings of companies it tracked grew 12 per cent year‑on‑year in the Q2 FY26, while Nifty earnings rose 2 per cent, marking a sixth straight quarter of single‑digit profit after tax (PAT) growth. Dec 4, 2025
NSE cuts Fin Nifty quantity freeze limit to 1,200 contracts effective Dec 1

Nifty likely to hit 29,000 in 2026 as earnings drive market gains

The data compiled by Bank of America said that large‑cap stocks will outperform small and mid‑caps, though parts of the small‑and‑mid‑cap universe are beginning to show selective opportunities in financials, information technology, chemicals, jewellery, consumer durables and hotels. Dec 4, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty end 4-day losing streak, rupee gains

Gains, however, stayed modest as investors turned cautious ahead of the RBI Monetary Policy Committee's decision scheduled for Friday. The Sensex closed at 85,265.32, rising 158.5 points or 0.19 per cent. The Nifty also moved up, finishing at 26,033, higher by 47.75 points or 0.18 per cent. Dec 4, 2025
Sliding rupee not a sign of weakness, driven by global uncertainty: SBI Research

Sliding rupee not a sign of weakness, driven by global uncertainty: SBI Research

According to the report, the recent fall in the rupee has been mainly driven by three factors -- uncertainty around the India-US trade deal, foreign portfolio outflows from equities after two strong years of inflows, and the Reserve Bank of India's clear stance of avoiding excessive intervention in the currency market. Dec 4, 2025
Gold prices rise to 3-month high on back of safe-haven demand

Gold, silver prices ease on MCX amid profit booking

"MCX Gold has extended its up-move and created a fresh high near Rs 1,31,400, and is now approaching its lifetime resistance zone at Rs 1,32,294, which continues to act as a key breakout hurdle," experts said. Dec 4, 2025
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