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India’s exports rose 6.7% to $35.1 billion in August, up from $32.89 billion last year. Imports declined 10.12% to $61.59 billion, compared to $68.53 billion in August 2024. Official data shows a shrinking trade deficit, supported by stronger export performance and reduced import volumes year-on-year, signaling improved external sector stability.
On September 15, 2025, Sensex fell 119 points to 81,785, and Nifty dropped 45 points to 25,069, as investors await the US Fed decision. IT and pharma stocks dragged, while mid- and small-caps outperformed. Nifty Realty surged 2.41%, while IT and Pharma declined 0.58% and 0.64% respectively. Bajaj Finance led the gainers.
As the September 15 ITR filing deadline approaches, users report glitches in logging in, AIS downloads, and tax payments on the I-T portal. Despite complaints, the Income Tax Department insists the portal works fine and denies any deadline extension. Over 6 crore ITRs were filed by September 13, 2025.
AP government officials have announced a drop in the flood level at the Srisailam reservoir in Nandyal district, leading to the closure of all crest gates. The current inflow is 79,434 cusecs, while outflow stands at 66,234 cusecs. The reservoir’s full level is 885 feet, and it has now reached 883.50 feet.
Here are key stocks to watch today, September 15. Key stocks in focus include GMR Airports, RailTel, Adani Power, Dr. Reddy’s Lab, and Bajaj Housing Finance, all drawing attention due to recent news or developments. Also, NTPC, Tata Power, and Bharat Forge are likely to be watched closely following fresh contracts or JV announcements.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Monday, September 15, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 81982.69, up at 77.99 points or 0.10%, and the Nifty was at 25117.75, up at 3.75 points or 0.01%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 88.29 against the dollar.
India’s star spinner Kuldeep Yadav played a crucial role in India’s win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup T20 2025 last night, earning the ‘Player of the Match’ award. He bowled 4 overs, conceding just 18 runs and taking 3 key wickets, dismantling Pakistan’s batting lineup and paving the way for India’s emphatic victory.
The Central government is set to introduce a new facility allowing employees to withdraw their Provident Fund (PF) money through ATMs. As part of the upcoming EPFO 3.0 policy reforms, this initiative aims to simplify PF account management. The ATM withdrawal facility is expected to be rolled out for account holders before Diwali.
India’s largest private bank, HDFC Bank, has experienced a major outage, with several users across the country reporting issues with UPI transactions and balance checks. The disruption has affected a large number of customers. However, HDFC Bank has not yet released any official statement regarding the cause or expected resolution of the issue.
Today, Sept 14, is the last date to apply for 394 Junior Intelligence Officer posts in the Intelligence Bureau. Candidates aged 18 to 27 with an engineering diploma or degree are eligible, with age relaxations as per reservation rules. The salary ranges from ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 plus allowances. For more details, visit the official website: […]
India will host the fifth Coast Guard Global Summit in Chennai in 2027, marking the Indian Coast Guard’s 50th anniversary. The event will include fleet reviews, global seminars, and bilateral talks, aiming to boost international maritime cooperation, interoperability, and security. The decision was announced at the 2025 Rome summit attended by 115 nations.
Larsen & Toubro has requested the government to take over Hyderabad Metro’s Phase I due to financial losses. The 69.2 km network covers three corridors. With Phase II expansion planned, L&T seeks either independent operation of both phases or full government control of Phase I. Meanwhile, Old City corridor work progresses with ongoing demolitions.
If you haven’t filed your Income Tax Return (ITR) yet for Financial year 2024-25, you still have two days left, as the deadline ends on September 15. As of Sept 12, 5.95 crore returns had already been filed. Even if 10% more taxpayers file this year, the window is closing fast, so it is time to […]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a ₹21 lakh penalty on PhonePe for non-compliance with prepaid payment instrument (PPI) regulations. The action followed a review of transactions from October 2023 to December 2024, where the RBI found that the escrow account balance was lower than the outstanding value of PPIs issued.
The government may allow FMCG companies to increase grammage in low-unit packs, ₹5, ₹10, ₹20, as a valid form of price reduction under GST 2.0 from Sept 22. Officials seemed open to this, letting companies offer more product at the same MRP, maintaining price points while technically raising value per gram or millilitre, with guidelines […]