Representative image | Photo Credit: Reuters Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty began the first trading session of 2026 on an optimistic note, supported by steady buying by domestic institutional investors and strong gains in blue-chip Reliance Industries. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 223.54 points to 85,444.14 in early trade on Thursday (January 1, 2026)….
The new levies on tobacco and pan masala will be over and above the GST rate, and will replace the compensation cess which is currently being levied on such sin goods. | Photo Credit: Reuters The government on Wednesday (December 31, 2025) notified February 1 as the date from which additional excise duty will be…
The rupee slumped 5% in 2025 as persistent capital outflows from foreign investors, alongside heightened dollar demand from importers, made it one of the worst-performing Asian currencies. On the last trading session of 2025, the rupee depreciated 13 paise to close at 89.88 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar as month-end demand and FPIs’ dollar buying…
On the revenue front, total tax revenue stood at ₹13.9 lakh crore at the end of November 2025, 3.4% lower than in the same period of 2024-25. Non-tax revenue, however, was almost 21% higher during the same period. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Centre’s fiscal deficit at the end of November 2025 stood at ₹9.77…
Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty jumped nearly 1% on Wednesday (December 31, 2025), the final trading session of 2025, after days of range-bound trading amid sustained buying by domestic institutional investors. After five days of decline, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 545.52 points,…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra. File | Photo Credit: PTI The Indian economy is projected to register high growth, driven by strong domestic consumption and investment despite a volatile and unfavourable external environment, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Wednesday (December 31, 2025). “Maintaining financial stability and strengthening the financial system remains…
Gold has had its best year since 1979. Gold and silver fell in the last trading day of 2025, though both remained on track for record annual performances as a banner year for precious metals draws to a close. Spot gold dipped to around $4,311 an ounce after a sharp drop on Monday, while silver…
At a time when developing and developed countries alike are navigating an increasingly unpredictable global trading regime, India is at a crossroads, fast emerging as a resilient player in international trade and as an increasingly reliable economic partner. The conclusion of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), announced by Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and…
A man looks at a screen outside the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in Mumbai. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty bounced back in early trade on Wednesday (December 31, 2025) and were trading in positive territory amid sustained buying by domestic institutional investors. After five days of decline, the 30-share…
India’s relatively strong industrial performance in November 2025, especially driven by the manufacturing sector as it was, was more likely a flash in the pan than the start of a consistent trend. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 6.7% in November, the fastest growth rate in 25 months. Within this, the manufacturing sector grew…
