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Hyderabad has set a new benchmark in digital payments, recording a 33% rise in UPI transactions this year compared to last. With 52% of all urban transactions now happening through UPI, the city leads South India in cashless adoption. Growing public trust in digital payments is propelling Hyderabad rapidly toward a fully cashless commercial ecosystem.
Indian markets closed higher on Friday evening, Dec 5, with Sensex rising 447.05 points to 85,712.37 and Nifty gaining 152.70 points to 26,186.45. The rupee, however, stood weaker at 89.94 against the dollar. About 38 Nifty-50 stocks advanced, with Shriram Finance, SBI and Bajaj Finserv emerging as the top gainers.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Friday, December 5, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 85160.99, down at 104.33 points or 0.12%, and the Nifty was at 26007.85, down at 25.90 points or 0.10%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 89.78 against the dollar.
Indian markets ended the day in the green as the BSE Sensex rose 158.51 points to 85,265.32 and the Nifty 50 added 47.75 points to close at 26,033.75. The rupee traded at ₹89.97 per US dollar. Gains were led by IT majors Infosys and TCS, while banking heavyweights HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra […]
India’s oil imports from Russia experienced a significant decline in 2025, decreasing by 38% in value and 31% in volume compared to the previous year. According to data from the Commerce Ministry, crude imports fell to $3.55 billion from a record $5.8 billion in 2024. This decline represents the sharpest single-month drop in oil sourced […]
International trade is facing major disruption as global shipping prices have surged by 467 percent in a single year. Freight rates for vessels transporting crude, iron ore, and LNG have more than quadrupled, according to an English media report. Economists warn that such steep transportation costs could sharply increase the prices of imported goods.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Thursday, December 4, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 84987.56, down at 119.25 points or 0.14%, and the Nifty was at 25981.85, down at 4.15 points or 0.02%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 90.38 against the dollar.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 85162.73, up at 24.46 points or 0.03%, and the Nifty was at 26015.90, down at 16.30 points or 0.06%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 90 against the dollar.
Political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla defended LIC’s investment approach following FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s remarks. He noted that LIC strictly limits investments to 1% per corporate group and highlighted its investment, which has nearly doubled without public loss. Poonawalla urged all parties to avoid politicizing the insurer’s operations.
Sensex and Nifty fell on Tuesday amid profit-booking and foreign investor selling, while the rupee hit a record low of 90 per US dollar. Sensex closed 503 points lower at 85,138 and Nifty dropped 144 points to 26,032. Most sectors declined except Pharma and Healthcare. ICICI Bank, Reliance, and Axis Bank led losses, while Asian […]
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 85461.47, down at 180.43 points or 0.21%, and the Nifty was at 26119.80, down at 55.95 points or 0.21%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 89.75 against the dollar.
Indonesia faces a devastating flood crisis as heavy rains have claimed 502 lives, with authorities fearing the toll could rise further as many remain missing. Rescue and relief operations are underway on a war footing to reach affected areas. The disaster has shocked the world, highlighting the need for humanitarian aid and disaster management efforts.
Nvidia has invested $2 billion in Synopsys, buying shares at $414.79 for a 2.6% stake as part of a deeper design partnership. The companies will integrate Nvidia’s AI tools into Synopsys’ chip-design software and deploy AI agents. Synopsys shares jumped nearly 7%, while Nvidia continues expanding investments amid growing concerns of an AI bubble.
Here are the petrol prices per liter today in the top cities in India. ★ Delhi – ₹94.77, ★ Kolkata – ₹105.41, ★ Mumbai – ₹103.50, ★ Chennai – ₹100.80, ★ Bangalore – ₹102.92, ★ Bhubaneswar – ₹101.19, ★ Chandigarh – ₹94.30, ★ Hyderabad – ₹107.46, ★ Jaipur – ₹104.41, ★ Lucknow – ₹94.69, ★ […]
On December 1, Sensex closed at 85,641.9 (-64.77 points) and Nifty at 26,175.75 (-27.2 points), after hitting record highs in early trades. The rupee weakened amid soft foreign inflows and trade uncertainties. Realty, pharma, and banking dragged, while auto, metal, and IT stocks rose. Top gainers included Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki.