A India-US trade deal, not Fed rate cut, matters more for India’s stock market, rupee| Business News

India’s stock markets are trading mixed after the US Federal Reserve delivered a third straight interest-rate cut, as investors tracked cues on progress of a India-US trade deal that’s been a WIP for months. The Bombay Stock Exchange building on Dalal Street in Mumbai. (Bloomberg) On Thursday, the 30-share BSE Sensex opened 0.17% higher only […]

Sensex down 800 points, Nifty below 26,000 — Why is stock market down today?| Business News

India’s stock market suffered a late sell-off today, with the benchmark indices tumbling sharply, wiping out over ₹7 lakh crore of investor wealth in the process. The Bombay Stock Exchange building on Dalal Street in Mumbai. (Bloomberg) The 30-share S&P BSE Sensex fell more than 800 points, dragging the Nifty 50 below the psychological 26,000 […]

Are ultra-luxury properties becoming the new blue-chip stock for India’s rich?

The ultra-luxury real estate market was once mainly about lifestyle. Today, it is emerging as a critical wealth-preservation tool for the country’s richest buyers. These properties, ranging from over ₹50 crore residences to ₹200 crore marquee apartments, are increasingly viewed as long-duration financial assets. They are akin to blue-chip equity: they are scarce, stable, and […]

Are banks open today? Why is stock market closed?| Business News

Banks in some cities, including Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, Karnataka’s Bengaluru, and Maharashtra’s Mumbai will remain closed today, Wednesday, October 22, on account of festivals linked to Diwali. File photo of the headquarters of HDFC bank in Mumbai (REUTERS) According to the list of holidays by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks are closed in 10 […]

Is stock market open today? When is Muhurat trading taking place? All details inside| Business News

As India celebrates one of its biggest festivals today, Indian stock markets are all set for Diwali-special ‘Muhurat trading’. The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in Mumbai. (Bloomberg) While Diwali is being celebrated on Monday, October 20, in most parts of India, the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange will remain open. Is stock […]

Is the stock market open or closed on Diwali? Check muhurat trading schedule and other details| Business News

As the Diwali weekend kicked off with Dhanteras, stock markets on Sunday will be observing a holiday. Despite the holidays, the stock market will however remain open on Monday, before closing down again. The Bank Nifty index on Friday climbed to a new lifetime high of 57,830.20. (REUTERS file photo) For Diwali 2025, after muharat […]

The LG confusion? LG India’s listing pops auto parts stock to 52-week highs| Business News

A lesser known stock caught strays off LG India’s listing-day pop in a good way, so much so that its shares rose to a 52-week high. While LG Balakrishnan & Bros Ltd. is an auto components maker based in Coimbatore, LG Electronics India Ltd. sells home appliances. (Representational Image) On Tuesday, shares of LG Balakrishnan […]

Does Sachin Tendulkar own this smallcap stock that’s soared 13,000% in a year? Company clarifies| Business News

Rumours of Sachin Tendulkar owning a certain smallcap stock have sent it soaring 13,000% in a year, so much so that the company has had to issue a clarification. Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. (AFP) There’s circulation of misinformation that the legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has invested in RRP Semiconductors Ltd., and “we feel because […]