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India’s Credit-Deposit ratio has steadily risen from 53% in 2000-01 to 82% by December 15, 2025, reflecting improved financial development and supporting economic growth. SBI Research noted that incremental ratios crossed 100% at times, showing strong credit demand. Banks met this by raising resources from alternative sources despite slow deposit growth.
Indian equities snapped a five-day losing streak on Monday, buoyed by hopes of imminent US–India trade talks. The Sensex rose 302 points to close at 83,878, while the Nifty50 gained 107 points to end at 25,790. Broader markets remained weak as investors awaited December inflation data and the February 1 Union Budget.
The board of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd approved the acquisition of land at Khoraj Industrial Estate in Sanand from the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation. The move is aimed at expanding the company’s production capacity. This will be Maruti Suzuki’s second manufacturing facility in Gujarat after its existing plant at Hansalpur.
Gold and silver prices surged sharply in the Hyderabad bullion market, impacting buyers across the city. 10 grams of 24-carat gold rose by ₹1,690 to ₹1,42,150, while 22-carat gold increased by ₹1,550 to ₹1,30,300. Silver also saw a significant hike, with a kg reaching ₹2,87,000, up ₹12,000 from yesterday. Prices remain largely consistent across TG […]
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Monday, January 12, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 83435.31, down at 140.93 points or 0.17%, and the Nifty was at 25669.05, down at 14.25 points or 0.06%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 90.21 against the dollar.
The Income Tax Act, 2025, replacing the 1961 law, will come into effect from April 1. It simplifies direct tax provisions, halves sections, removes ambiguities, and introduces a single “tax year” system. Revenue neutrality is maintained, while TDS refunds post-deadline are allowed. Budget 2026-27 changes will be incorporated, aiming to reduce litigation.
Mobile users may face a sudden price hike as telecom companies plan to raise tariffs by around 15% after two years. According to a Jefferies report, the increase is expected in June 2026. Jio is likely to raise rates by 10-20%, with Airtel following a similar pattern, signaling a substantial impact on consumers’ monthly bills.
The SBI has announced new rules that increase ATM interchange fees. According to the revised policy, any withdrawal beyond the free limit at other banks’ ATMs will now incur a charge of ₹23 plus GST, up from the previous fee of ₹21. Additionally, the fees for non-cash transactions, such as balance inquiries, have increased from […]
Indian markets ended a fifth consecutive losing week, with Sensex down 604.72 points to 83,576.24 and Nifty50 at 25,683.30. Weekly losses were 2.4–2.45%, the steepest since September 2025. Volatility index VIX surged 15.6%. Realty, consumer durables, and auto stocks led declines, while Asian Paints, HCL Tech, and RIL gained.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Friday, January 9, 2026. The Sensex started trading today at 84370.11, up at 189.15 points or 0.22%, and the Nifty was at 25937.55, up at 60.70 points or 0.23%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 89.91 against the dollar.
Elon Musk’s “X” could be banned in Britain after its AI chatbot Grok allegedly generated sexualised images of women and children, including illegal abuse material, “The Telegraph” reported. PM Keir Starmer asked Ofcom to keep all options open under the Online Safety Act, which allows heavy fines or blocking platforms that fail to remove unlawful […]
Indian equity markets fell sharply on Thursday, January 8, 2026, amid fears of up to 500% US tariffs on Indian goods. Sensex closed at 84,180.96, down 780.18 points, while Nifty50 fell 263.9 points to 25,876.85. Midcap and smallcap indices tumbled nearly 2%, with metals, oil, PSU banks, and IT sectors leading losses.
US President Donald Trump approved a bipartisan bill allowing up to 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, gas or uranium. The Russia Sanction Bill targets Moscow’s trading partners, including India, China and Brazil, to curb funding for the Ukraine war. Backed by lawmakers, the legislation may be voted on next week.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Thursday, January 8, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 84778.02, down at 183.12 points or 0.22%, and the Nifty was at 26106.50, down at 34.25 points or 0.13%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 89.97 against the dollar.
Indian stock markets ended in the red for a third consecutive session as cautious sentiment prevailed. The BSE Sensex slipped 102.20 points to close at 84,961.14, while the NSE Nifty-50 declined 37.95 points to 26,140.75. The rupee weakened further, settling at 89.86 against the US dollar, amid mixed global signals and renewed worries over tariffs.