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August 21, 2025 4:13 PM

Indian stock market ends higher amid GST rate overhaul

Indian equity indices closed higher on Thursday, extending a four-day rally, as investors reacted positively to news of GST reforms while managing profit booking in select sectors. The BSE Sensex ended at 82,000.71, up 142.97 points or 0.17 per cent...

August 21, 2025 4:00 PM

India’s GDP expected to grow 6.8-7% in April-June quarter: SBI report

India’s economy is projected to grow between 6.8 and 7 per cent in the first quarter of the current fiscal year (Q1 FY26), driven by higher discretionary spending and demand-led growth, according to a report by SBI Research released on Thursday. T...

August 21, 2025 10:20 AM

Stock markets open higher; Nifty above 25,000 amid mixed global cues

Equity benchmark indices opened in the green on Thursday, supported by mixed global trends. The Sensex rose 89 points to 81,947, while the Nifty advanced 14 points to 25,064. In broader markets, the Nifty Midcap 100 slipped 0.10 per cent, while the ...

August 20, 2025 4:51 PM

Indian stock markets extend rally for third day; Sensex ends 213 points higher

Indian equity benchmarks closed in positive territory for the third straight session on Wednesday, lifted by gains in IT and FMCG stocks amid steady domestic inflows. The BSE Sensex advanced 213.45 points, or 0.26 per cent, to settle at 81,857.84, w...

August 20, 2025 4:30 PM

EPFO records all-time high net addition of 21.89 lakh members in June 2025

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has registered its highest-ever monthly payroll growth, with a net addition of 21.89 lakh members in June 2025. This marks the strongest increase since the organisation began publishing payroll data...

August 20, 2025 12:46 PM

GST 2.0 to unleash consumption boost, higher tax revenue, lower inflation

According to an SBI Research report, proposed GST 2.0 reforms are expected to provide a net positive impact on the Indian economy, despite a projected revenue loss. The report estimates an average annual revenue loss of around Rs 85,000 crore from t...

August 19, 2025 8:49 PM

India’s growth momentum intact despite US tariffs: S&P global ratings

India’s long-term growth prospects remain strong despite higher US tariffs, according to S&P Global Ratings, which upgraded the country’s sovereign credit rating to “BBB” with a stable outlook — the first such upgrade in 18 years. The ...

August 19, 2025 4:35 PM

Indian stock market rally continues, Sensex jumps 370 points

Indian benchmark indices extended their gains for a second straight session on Tuesday, driven by optimism over GST rationalisation and positive global cues. The Sensex closed at 81,644.39, up 370 points (0.46%), after opening higher at 81,439.11 ag...

August 18, 2025 9:12 AM

Global shares scale fresh tops in Asia, oil slips on truce talks

Share markets edged higher in Asia on Monday ahead of what is likely to be an eventful week for U.S. interest rate policy, while oil prices slipped as risks to Russian supplies seemed to fade a little. A general risk-on mood saw indices in Japan and...

August 14, 2025 5:13 PM

India’s trade deficit widens to USD 11.72 billion in July 2025 amid rising imports

India’s overall trade deficit, which combines merchandise and services, widened to USD 11.72 billion in July 2025, up from USD 10.10 billion in the same month last year, driven by a faster rise in imports compared to exports, according to data rele...

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