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India and Qatar plan to finalise a free trade agreement by mid to late 2026, aiming to double bilateral trade from $14 billion to $30 billion by 2030. Discussions focus on reducing tariffs, boosting services, and expanding cooperation in energy, agriculture, AI, and investment sectors, strengthening economic ties.
US pharma giant Eli Lilly will invest $1 billion in Telangana to boost manufacturing and global medicine supply from Hyderabad. The investment includes a new plant and quality centre, creating local jobs. This follows the recent launch of its Global Capability Centre in Gachibowli, focusing on AI, automation, and health tech innovation.
Markets rallied for the third straight session as Sensex rose 583 points to 81,790 and Nifty closed above 25,000. IT and private banking stocks led the gains, while metal and FMCG stocks dragged. TCS and Tech Mahindra gained, whereas Tata Steel and Adani Ports slipped. Broader markets also ended higher.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Monday, October 6, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 81274.79, up at 67.62 points or 0.08%, and the Nifty was at 24916.55, up at 22.30 points or 0.09%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 88.76 against the dollar.
Tata Capital, a Tata Group subsidiary, is launching its IPO tomorrow, pricing shares between ₹310 and ₹326. The company aims to raise ₹15,512 crore, having already secured ₹4,642 crore from anchor investors. In the grey market, Tata Capital shares are trading at a premium of ₹24-₹26 above the issue’s upper price band.
Demat accounts in India include: Individual (single), Joint, Minor (with guardian), Corporate (companies/LLPs), NRI Repatriable, NRI Non‑Repatriable, and Sole Proprietorship accounts. Also, PIS-linked NRI accounts and Basic Services Demat Accounts (BSDA) serve small investors; each type covers different investor needs, and fee structures implementation.
Gold and silver prices have surged across India in recent weeks due to global uncertainty, rising inflation, geopolitical tensions, and strong demand during the festive and wedding seasons. Also, a weaker rupee against the dollar has made imports costlier, further pushing prices up. Investors are also turning to precious metals as safe-haven assets.
Extending gains for a second session, Sensex and Nifty closed higher, driven by strong metal stock buying and positive global cues. The Sensex rose 223.86 points to finish at 81,207.17, after swinging 602 points intraday. It hit a high of 81,251.99 and dipped to a low of 80,649.57 amid mixed economic data and investor optimism.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Friday, October 3, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 80838.75, down at 144.56 points or 0.18%, and the Nifty was at 24782.50, down at 53.80 points or 0.22%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 88.73 against the dollar.
Elon Musk has reached another historic milestone, becoming the first person to achieve a net worth of $500.1 billion, according to Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires tracker. The Tesla CEO had earlier crossed $400 billion last December, also a first in history. Musk is now $150 billion ahead of Larry Ellison and edging closer to trillionaire status.
Markets saw sharp late losses, with Sensex dropping 556 points to 81,160 and Nifty falling 166 points to 24,891, led by Realty and Auto declines. However, following RBI policy, Nifty rebounded above 24,800, supported by strong derivative activity and sector gains in banks, pharma, and IT. Mid- and small-caps also showed gains.
The Reserve Bank announced steps to support exporters facing 50% US tariffs on Indian goods. Key measures include easing paperwork and lowering compliance burdens, especially for small exporters and importers. These initiatives aim to reduce operational strain and improve trade resilience during challenging global trade conditions.
The RBI will implement the expected credit loss framework and revised Basel III capital adequacy norms for commercial banks from April 1, 2027, Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced. A four-year glide path will ease provisioning impact. Risk weights may be lowered, while inflation projection for FY26 is cut to 2.6%. Repo rate remains unchanged at 5.5%.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 80173.24, down at 94.38 points or 0.12%, and the Nifty was at 24620.55, up at 9.45 points or 0.04%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 88.77 against the dollar.
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower after a volatile session, marking their eighth consecutive decline amid foreign fund outflows and RBI rate hike fears. The Sensex dropped 97.32 points to close at 80,267.62. Over eight sessions, it has lost 2,746.34 points, or 3.30%, despite intraday highs and selective stock recoveries.