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The Indian domestic stock market ended on a strong note, with both indices closing at record highs. The Sensex rose 368.52 points, or 0.44%, to 84,997.13, while the Nifty gained 118 points, or 0.45%, to settle at 26,053.03. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee traded at 88.18 against the US dollar at the time of market closing.
India’s UPI transactions jumped 35% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 to 106.36 billion, worth ₹143.34 lakh crore, according to source report. The “Kirana Effect” drove 37% P2M growth, while QR payments doubled to 678 million. Credit cards and mobile payments surged, even as debit card use declined with smaller payments shifting to UPI.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 84663.68, up at 35.52 points or 0.04%, and the Nifty was at 25982.00, up at 45.80 points or 0.18%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 88.28 against the dollar.
Nvidia’s CEO dismisses fears of an AI bubble, emphasizing the technology’s long-term potential and impact. He highlights Nvidia’s strategy to strengthen its ecosystem by partnering with new collaborators across various sectors. This move aims to accelerate innovation, expand market reach, and solidify the company’s leadership.
US sanctions on Russia’s Lukoil and Rosneft have forced Indian refiners to pause new Russian oil imports due to payment risks. To secure short-term crude, Indian Oil issued fresh tenders, and Reliance increased spot purchases. Compliance with sanctions is confirmed, but shrinking price discounts and tighter supplies have slowed the flow of Russian oil.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russia’s UAC have partnered to manufacture the SJ-100 passenger aircraft in India, marking the nation’s first airliner production since the AVRO HS-748. The project, aligned with the UDAN scheme and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ vision, aims to boost regional connectivity, strengthen the aviation industry.
Indian markets closed lower after a volatile session, with Sensex slipping 150 points to 84,628 and Nifty settling at 25,936. Realty, IT, and financial stocks dragged indices, while PSU Bank and Metal gained over 1%. Tata Steel and SBI led gains; Trent and Tech Mahindra were top loser
iQOO 15 is set to launch in India on November 26, featuring Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and Android 16-based OriginOS 6. The Chinese version offers a 6.85-inch 2K AMOLED display, up to 16GB RAM, 1TB storage, triple 50MP rear cameras, 32MP front camera, and a 7,000mAh battery with 100W wired and […]
Oppo will launch its Find X9 and Find X9 Pro globally today, including in India, at 8:30 PM IST from Barcelona. Powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 chipset, both phones run ColorOS 16 on Android 16. Expected specs include up to 16GB RAM, 1TB storage, 120Hz OLED displays, triple rear cameras, and 80W fast charging support.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 84625.71, down at 153.13 points or 0.18%, and the Nifty was at 25939.95, down at 26.10 points or 0.10%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 88.36 against the dollar.
Lava has officially launched the Shark 2 4G smartphone in India for Rs 6,999, specifically targeting young users and content creators. The phone features a 50MP AI rear camera, 8MP selfie camera, 6.75-inch HD+ 120Hz display, 5000mAh battery, Unisoc T7250 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, Android 15, and IP54 dust and water resistance.
As of now, Reliance Jio leads India’s telecom market with a 40.9% subscriber share, followed by Bharti Airtel at 33.6%, Vodafone Idea (Vi) with 17.6%, and BSNL holding 7.8%. Together, Jio and Airtel dominate over 74% of India’s telecom base, reflecting strong competition and continued subscriber losses for Vi and BSNL.
Sensex climbed 566.96 points to 84,778.84, while Nifty advanced 170.9 points to 25,966.05 on Monday. Nifty MidCap rose 0.93% and SmallCap 0.82%. PSU Bank, Realty, Metal, and Oil & Gas indices gained over 1% each. Top gainers included Bharti Airtel and SBI, while Kotak Bank and Infosys declined.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Monday, October 27, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 84297.39, up at 85.51 points or 0.10%, and the Nifty was at 25843.20, up at 48.05 points or 0.19%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 87.91 against the dollar.
November 2025 sees major smartphone launches in India, including the flagship OnePlus 15, OPPO Find K9, iQOO 15, and Realme GT 8 Pro. Budget options like Nothing Phone 3a Lite and Lava Agni 4 5G join the lineup. Devices feature high-end displays, powerful processors, large batteries, and advanced camera setups across price ranges.