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January 2, 2026 10:18 AM

Sensex, Nifty post modest gains as auto, metal stocks lead rally

The Indian benchmark indices traded in the green early on Friday, supported by strong macroeconomic indicators and stable domestic fundamentals. As of 9.30 a.m., the Sensex advanced 185 points, or 0.22 per cent, to 85,374, while the Nifty gained 61 ...

January 2, 2026 10:15 AM

Bulgaria celebrates entry into euro zone, lev currency banished into history

EU member Bulgaria marked its entry into the euro zone on Thursday with a display of euro coins on the facade of the central bank in Sofia and fireworks to celebrate a long-awaited milestone. As of midnight the euro became the country's currency and...

January 1, 2026 5:11 PM

Sensex, Nifty end flat on first trading day of 2026

Indian equity markets ended the first trading session of the calendar year 2026 on a flat note, as investors stayed cautious in the absence of strong domestic or global triggers. At the close of trade, the Sensex slipped marginally by 32 points, or ...

January 1, 2026 4:40 PM

GST collections rise 6.1% in December to Rs 1.75 lakh crore

Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in December rose 6.1 per cent year-on-year to about Rs 1.75 lakh crore, compared to around Rs 1.64 lakh crore in the same month last year, according to official data released on Thursday. In December, c...

January 1, 2026 4:28 PM

SUV boom, new launches drive India’s auto industry to strong finish in 2025

India’s automobile industry entered 2026 on a strong and confident note, with several leading car manufacturers reporting solid growth and renewed momentum in the calendar year 2025. Despite a year shaped by changing market conditions, customer de...

January 1, 2026 4:19 PM

Maruti Suzuki India exports highest-ever 3.95 lakh vehicles in 2025

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Thursday said it exported 3.95 lakh vehicles in 2025, the highest-ever in any calendar year. This marks a growth of over 21 per cent compared to 2024, the country’s largest automaker said in a statement. “This is a pr...

January 1, 2026 4:04 PM

UPI transactions rise 29% in December as digital payments momentum holds

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) recorded a 29% year-on-year rise in transaction volumes to 21.63 billion in December, while transaction value grew 20% to Rs 27.97 lakh crore, according to data from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPC...

January 1, 2026 2:45 PM

Indian economy remains resilient amid global uncertainty: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday released the December 2025 edition of its Financial Stability Report (FSR), presenting the collective assessment of the Sub-Committee of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) on the resilience o...

January 1, 2026 1:47 PM

PFRDA unveils reforms to expand and strengthen National Pension System

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has approved a series of policy reforms aimed at promoting sustainable growth and strengthening governance in the National Pension System (NPS). The framework, which comes into effect in p...

January 1, 2026 10:04 AM

Indian stock market rings in New Year with gains, Nifty near 26,200

The Indian stock markets welcomed 2026 with a positive opening on Thursday as overall sentiment remained cautiously constructive, supported by improving domestic technical indicators, despite mixed global cues and the absence of major domestic trigge...