Indian markets ended lower after six sessions of gains. Sensex dropped 345 points to 84,211, and Nifty slipped 96 points to 25,795 amid global trade concerns. FMCG and PSU banks dragged markets, while metals and oil & gas gained. ICICI Bank and Airtel were among the top performers.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reported rapid growth in the country’s digital payments system. In the first six months of this year, 99.8% of all transactions were digital. In terms of value, digital payments accounted for 97.7%, amounting to Rs. 1,536 crore, highlighting India’s shift toward a cashless economy.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Friday, October 24, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 84563.09, up at 8.07 points or 0.01%, and the Nifty was at 25903.10, up at 11.05 points or 0.05%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 87.55 against the dollar.
The Sensex rose for the sixth straight session, adding 130 points to close at 84,556 after hitting a 52-week high of 85,290. Nifty ended 23 points higher at 25,891. IT stocks led gains, with Infosys up 4%. Broader markets fell slightly as mid- and small-cap indices closed lower.
E-commerce giant Amazon plans to replace 500,000 warehouse workers with robots by 2033, automating fulfillment centers. The company aims to cut hiring while creating higher-paying tech jobs. Despite job loss concerns, Amazon promotes “cobots” and advanced technology, preparing for a major shift in logistics and retail workforces.
Good news for gold buyers as prices have dropped sharply in the Hyderabad bullion market today. The price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold fell by ₹3,380 to ₹1,27,200, while 22-carat gold dropped by ₹3,100 to ₹1,16,600. Silver prices also dipped, with a ₹100 decline per kilo to ₹1,81,900.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 84426.34, up at 62.97 points or 0.07%, and the Nifty was at 25868.60, up at 25.45 points or 0.10%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 87.97 against the dollar.
The Sensex gained 63 points to close at 84,426, while the Nifty rose 25 points to 25,869 in the special Diwali session. The broader market also edged higher. On the NSE, 2,213 stocks advanced versus 710 declines, and 106 stocks hit fresh 52-week highs, indicating positive breadth despite the flat finish for the main indices.
Following the Diwali festival, ‘Muhurat Trading’ continues to see profits in the Indian stock markets. The Sensex is trading at 84,484.67, up by 121.30 points, while the Nifty stands at 25,901.20, gaining 58.05 points. Meanwhile, the rupee is trading at 88.02 against the US dollar, reflecting positive market sentiment.
Landslides have disrupted traffic on the Sabarimala route in Kerala, particularly along the Kumily-Pamba stretch. Heavy rains have caused rivers and waterfalls in the region to overflow, worsening the situation. Authorities have issued warnings urging devotees and travelers to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel until conditions improve.