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On the last trading session of 2025, the rupee depreciated 13 paise to close at 89.88 (provisional) against the US dollar as month-end demand and FPIs dollar buying kept it lower
The duty, effective from April 21, 2025, to April 20, 2028, will apply to imports from China, Vietnam, and Nepal
Gold advances more than 65% in 2025
Metal stocks continued their outperformance, with JSW Steel surging 4.92 per cent to 1,166.30 and Tata Steel climbing 2.46 per cent to 180.12, extending the morning rally
The stock opened marginally higher at 2,302 and touched an intraday high of 2,305.30 before slipping to a low of 2,288.90
RBI infuses record 11.7 lakh crore of liquidity in 2025
The lack of progress on a trade deal with the US which has imposed the highest tariff rates in Asia on India has contributed to the rupee testing a series of record lows in recent months
At around 89.87 per dollar, the rupee is down nearly 4.8% in 2025, its worst showing since 2022.
In the final trading session of 2025, the BSE Sensex opened 67.51 points higher to 84,742.59 at 10.05 AM, while NSE Nifty gained 37.45 points to 25,976.30
Buffett transformed the company from a struggling New England textile manufacturer into a diversified global powerhouse valued at over $1 trillion
Forex traders said foreign portfolio investors continue to offload Indian equities, which has been weighing on the Indian rupee in the last few months
Crude has slumped this year as supplies swelled from OPEC+ and its rivals, while demand growth slowed
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Indian refiners are scouting for crude as tighter US and EU sanctions on Moscows producers and vessels are disrupting Russian oil imports
Tata Steel and JSW Steel jumped 3.5% and 2.7%, respectively
Global funds have sold 14,300 crore of bonds so far in December
Lack of triggers to keep market on thin volumes
Order wins, stake sale, new foray, expansion plans, acquisitions to keep these stocks in focus
Titan, RBL Bank, IREDA announce appointment of top honchos
Buzzing stocks: Max Healthcare, IndiGo, SRF, Leela Palaces
While festival purchases continue, buyers are choosing lightweight and lower-carat designs to manage budgets.
As per a finance ministry notification, the levy will be 12 per cent in the first year, tapering to 11.5 per cent in the second and 11 per cent in the third year.
According to a circular issued on Tuesday, compliance officers will be required to pass the NISM Series-III-C: Securities Intermediaries Compliance (Fund) Certification Examination
The arbitration is being filed under the GuineaUAE bilateral investment treaty and Guineas Investment Code, and will be administered by the World Banks ICSID.
Citing ongoing investigations by the Competition Commission of India, the distributors body said proceeding with public listings raises serious concerns over disclosure, investor protection and regulatory arbitrage
The fund focuses on profitable mid to late-stage companies across BFSI, consumer and business services sectors.
Following the stake sale, the promoter holding will come down to 51 per cent from 59.93 per cent
Mine mishap in Indonesia and production issues in Chile, Peru hit production this year
The market regulator now has the legal tool to combat online financial misconduct
103 corporates raised 1.76 lakh crore through main board IPOs in 2025, 10% more than the previous high of 1.60 lakh crore mobilised by 91 companies in 2024
The issue, priced between 164-174 per share with a lot size of 800 shares, saw bidding from December 26-30, 2025
Pranav Haridasan on navigating volatility, FPI flows, and the sectors to watch
Market breadth remains negative for the fourth consecutive session, with 1,918 stocks advancing against 2,260 declining on the BSE. While 108 stocks touch their 52-week highs, 195 hit 52-week lows
It has rolled out a series of technology-driven and market-focused initiatives
Tata Steel, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Finserv and Axis Bank among the biggest gainers on the Sensex
At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 89.98 against the dollar and traded in the range of 89.72-89.98 during the day
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Market breadth was negative, with more declining stocks than advancing, while broader indices like the Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 underperformed benchmarks
Cupid Limiteds total market capitalization has swelled to 13,405.91 crore, with free float market cap at 7,202.18 crore
hile FIIs pulled out a record Rs 1.6 lakh crore, SIP inflows, retail participation, government capex, and a strong IPO pipeline supported sentiment
The stock made its market debut at 120.75, up 5.9% from the issue price on the BSE; At the NSE, the stock started trading at 120, up 5.26%
At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 89.98 against the US dollar before rising to 89.95, up 3 paise from its previous close
Sensex opened at 84,600.99 and was trading at 84,688.46, down 7.08 points; Nifty 50 opened at 25,940.90 and was at 25,938.00, down 4.10 points at 9.45 am
Gold surged to $4,584 an ounce and silver to $82.67 before pulling back as margin hikes by the CME prompted leveraged traders to cut exposure.
To reduce import dependence, domestic players are planning aggressive capacity expansions, with polypropylene capacity expected to rise 1.8 times by FY30, surpassing demand growth.
The moves underscore a volatile end to a year in which the regions currencies have been at the forefront of tariff-related trade disruptions and central bank surprises