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UPI transactions touched an all-time high in December 2025, recording 21.6 billion payments with a total value of ₹27.97 lakh crore. This marked a 29% rise compared to the same month last year. The system handled an average of ₹90,217 cr daily, while active UPI QR codes across India reached 709 mn, highlighting rapid digital […]
Liquor sales in Telangana have hit an unprecedented high, with over ₹350 crore recorded on New Year’s Eve alone. Amid the Panchayat polls and festive celebrations in December, total sales have reached around ₹5,050 crore. The state also generated ₹1,350 crore in revenue over the last six days, marking a historic peak in liquor-related income.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Thursday, January 1, 2026. The Sensex started trading today at 85429.30, up at 208.70 points or 0.24%, and the Nifty was at 26187.25, up at 57.65 points or 0.22%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 89.93 against the dollar.
The Union Cabinet has approved a five-year freeze on Vodafone Idea Ltd’s Adjusted Gross Revenue dues, an official confirmed. This move provides the telecom company with much-needed breathing space to stabilize its finances. The decision aims to help Vodafone Idea raise funds and strengthen its operations for long-term survival.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 84793.58, up at 118.50 points or 0.14%, and the Nifty was at 25975.45, up at 36.60 points or 0.14%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 89.86 against the dollar.
Warner Bros. Discovery plans to again reject Paramount Skydance’s takeover bid, sources say. The board, meeting next week, is concerned Paramount hasn’t raised its offer, considered inferior to Netflix’s deal for Warner Bros.’ studio and streaming assets. Paramount, led by Larry Ellison, faces scrutiny over debt, job cuts, and lack of breakup-fee guarantees.
IndiGo said tax authorities imposed a ₹458.26 crore GST penalty for FY 2018-19 to 2022-23 under Section 74, which it will contest. The airline termed the order erroneous and said it won’t affect operations. Separately, a ₹14.6 lakh GST penalty for FY 2021-22 was imposed, also under appeal, over denied input tax credit by authorities […]
Indian stock markets ended nearly flat with a negative bias. The BSE Sensex closed at 84,675, down 0.02 percent, while Nifty50 ended at 25,939, slipping 0.01 percent. Gains in PSU banks, metals and auto stocks offset losses in IT, FMCG and pharma. Broader markets underperformed, with midcap and smallcap indices closing lower.
Indian equity markets delivered solid gains in 2025, significantly boosting investor wealth. The BSE Sensex climbed over 8% by December 29, adding ₹30.20 lakh crore in value. The index surged 6,556 points during the year and touched a historic peak of 86,159 on December 1, with Reliance Industries emerging as the top performer.
Gold and silver prices witnessed a sharp decline in the Hyderabad bullion market, bringing relief to buyers. The price of 24-carat gold dropped by ₹3,050 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold fell by ₹2,800. Silver rates also plunged by ₹23,000 per kilogram. Similar trends were seen across both Telugu states today.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 84564.76, down at 130.78 points or 0.15%, and the Nifty was at 25907.40, down at 34.70 points or 0.13%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 89.88 against the dollar.
The rupee fell eight paise to close at 89.98 against the US dollar, pressured by foreign fund outflows and a weak domestic equity trend. Forex traders said persistent capital withdrawals by foreign investors, along with higher dollar demand from importers, hurt investor sentiment, leading to the currency’s decline.
Indian equities ended lower for the fourth straight session on December 29, dragged by selling in IT, realty, pharma and auto stocks. Sensex fell 346 points to 84,695, while Nifty slipped 100.20 points to 25,942.10. Midcap and smallcap indices declined, with IT and auto leading losses despite gains in FMCG, PSU banks and media stocks.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Monday, December 29, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 85135.91, up at 94.46 points or 0.11%, and the Nifty was at 26079.20, up at 36.90 points or 0.14%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 89.91 against the dollar.
There is no official data on who files belated income tax returns most, but experts observe patterns. Salaried employees often delay due to misplaced reliance on TDS and rebates. Freelancers and gig workers struggle with complex, irregular income and compliance confusion. Overall, misconceptions and lack of awareness, are the main reasons for late ITR filing.