Markets open lower on global selloff; Bihar election results in focus

Markets open lower on global selloff; Bihar election results in focus

Sensex sees broad-based buying; select stocks lead gains The benchmark Sensex recorded an upbeat session with several heavyweight names posting gains. Buying interest was visible across banking, pharma, industrials and consumer sectors, helping benchmarks inch higher on the day. Top gainers among Sensex firms Eternal — emerged as one of the day’s notable gainers. Bharat … Read more

Rupee falls 5 paise to 88.75 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Rupee falls 5 paise to 88.75 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Moody’s Sees Strong Growth for India in 2025, Moderation Afterward Moody’s Ratings on November 13 projected India’s economy to expand by 7% in 2025, followed by a more moderate growth rate of 6.5% the following year. The forecast highlights continued momentum in domestic demand with an expected gradual easing after a peak year. What the … Read more

Stock markets end with marginal gains amid volatile trade, foreign fund outflows

Stock markets end with marginal gains amid volatile trade, foreign fund outflows

The Indian equity market ended the day largely unchanged, with the benchmark Sensex closing marginally higher and the broader Nifty holding steady. Trading remained cautious as investors weighed mixed domestic and global cues. Market snapshot Sensex (30-share): closed at 84,478.67, marginally up Nifty: closed almost flat at 25,879.15 Why the market was subdued The near-flat … Read more

Rupee falls 6 paise to close at 88.68 against U.S. dollar

Rupee falls 6 paise to close at 88.68 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders say the Indian rupee is trading in a tight range as two key forces have kept a sharp fall in check: an overnight drop in crude oil prices and renewed optimism over U.S.-India trade talks. These developments have provided a steady anchor for the currency, reducing volatility in the near term. What’s keeping … Read more

PhysicsWallah IPO got fully subscribed on final day of bidding

PhysicsWallah IPO got fully subscribed on final day of bidding

Subscription Update: QIBs Pick Up After Slow Start Qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) showed limited interest in the first two days but have since picked up pace. So far, QIBs have subscribed 1.63 times their allotted quota. Retail Response The portion set aside for retail individual investors has not been fully taken up yet. Retail subscriptions … Read more

Crude oil futures ease amid weak spot demand

Crude oil futures ease amid weak spot demand

Crude oil slips marginally on MCX Crude oil for December delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange eased by ₹10, or about 0.19%, settling at ₹5,213 per barrel. The contract changed hands in 10,100 lots, signalling modest activity during the session. Small move, limited momentum The decline is a minor shift in price and suggests limited … Read more

Stock markets stay flat amid highly volatile session

Stock markets stay flat amid highly volatile session

Market snapshot — November 12, 2025 The benchmark indices closed higher on November 12, with the Sensex staging a firm rally and the Nifty also posting strong gains. Markets ended the day on a positive note amid improved investor sentiment. Key closing levels BSE Sensex: up 595.19 points, closing at 84,466.51 NSE Nifty 50: up … Read more

Rupee falls 7 paise to 88.69 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Rupee falls 7 paise to 88.69 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Rupee Holds Steady as Trade Talk Optimism Bolsters Market Forex traders say the rupee is trading in a tight range as renewed optimism over U.S.-India trade talks provides a steady anchor. The market is showing cautious calm, with investors balanced between domestic factors and global cues. Market snapshot Tight trading band: The currency is moving … Read more

Asian Paints Q2 profit climbs 46.8% to ₹1,018.23 crore

Asian Paints Q2 profit climbs 46.8% to ₹1,018.23 crore

Revenue from sales rose 6.38% in the September quarter of FY26, reaching ₹8,513.70 crore, compared with ₹8,003.02 crore in the same quarter a year earlier. The increase signals steady top-line momentum as the company navigates a competitive market environment. Quarterly performance snapshot Revenue: ₹8,513.70 crore in Q2 FY26, up 6.38% year-on-year (₹8,003.02 crore in Q2 … Read more

Rupee depreciates 16 paise to close at 88.66 against U.S. dollar

Rupee depreciates 16 paise to close at 88.66 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the rupee traded in a narrow range on renewed optimism around an India‑U.S. trade deal and growing hopes that a U.S. government shutdown could be resolved soon. Those improving sentiments helped support the domestic unit at its lower levels. Why the rupee stayed range‑bound Trade deal optimism: Progress or positive signals on … Read more