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November 1, 2025 9:14 PM November 1, 2025 9:14 PM

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GST Collections Rise 4.6% to Over ₹1.95 Lakh Crore in October Despite Rate Cuts

  The total gross Goods and Services Tax, GST collections grew 4.6 per cent to over 1.95 lakh crore rupees last month as compared to October 2024, despite GST rate cuts implemented on 22nd September. The total gross GST revenue in October 2024 was 1.87 lakh crore rupees.   The Central GST ...

October 30, 2025 5:35 PM October 30, 2025 5:35 PM

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Markets End in Red: Sensex Slips 593 Points, Nifty Settles Below 25,900

Benchmark domestic equity indices, the Sensex and the Nifty, extended initial losses and closed 0.7 per cent down today. Markets had started day on a weak note, and stayed in negative zone throughout the session. The Sensex fell 593 points to close at 84 thousand 404, while the Nifty dropped 176 poi...

October 30, 2025 5:57 PM October 30, 2025 5:57 PM

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Rupee Falls 50 Paise to Close at 88.70 Against US Dollar

  In the forex market, the rupee today depreciated by 50 paise to close at 88 rupees and 70 paise against the US dollar amid strengthening of American currency, and weak domestic markets. The dollar index, which indicates US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, was tra...

October 29, 2025 2:17 PM October 29, 2025 2:17 PM

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GST Bachat Utsav Benefits Madhya Pradesh Farmers, Artisans, and Businesses

The GST Bachat Utsav kicked off on 22nd September as the Narendra Modi government slashed GST rates in many sectors, benefitting citizens across the country. Our correspondent brings a report on how the next-gen GST reforms are boosting the economy of Madhya Pradesh.     The new GST reforms have pro...

October 27, 2025 5:09 PM October 27, 2025 5:09 PM

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Sensex, Nifty Close Over 0.6% Higher on Broad-Based Gains

Benchmark domestic equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, began this week's trading on a positive note. Both indices maintained upward momentum throughout the session and closed over 0.6 per cent up today. The Sensex increased 567 points to close at 84 thousand 779, while the Nifty advanced 171 points to...

October 25, 2025 2:10 PM October 25, 2025 2:10 PM

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Oil Prices Dip on US Sanctions, But Post Strong Weekly Gains

Oil prices fell yesterday but posted strong gains for the week. Skepticism crept into the market after the US sanctions on Russia's two biggest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil. These two companies together account for more than five per cent of global oil output.     Yesterday, Brent crude futures...

October 22, 2025 9:23 PM October 22, 2025 9:23 PM

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Sovereign Gold Bonds Deliver 60% Returns in One Year

Investors of Sovereign Gold Bonds have received returns of around 60% over the past year, with the bonds witnessing a significant rise in rates.     The Reserve Bank of India today set its final redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bonds at 12,704 rupees per unit. Last year, this rate was 7,796 rupee...

October 21, 2025 1:25 PM October 21, 2025 1:25 PM

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NSE and BSE Hold Muhurat Trading Session on Diwali

Stock exchanges NSE and BSE will conduct a special Muhurat trading session today to mark the festival of Diwali. The symbolic trading session will be held between 1:45 pm and 2:45 pm. The Muhurat trading session also marks the beginning of the new Hindu financial year, Vikram Samvat 2082, that start...

October 20, 2025 6:29 PM October 20, 2025 6:29 PM

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Crude Oil Prices Fall Amid US-China Trade Tensions

Global crude oil prices fell today, pressured by US-China trade tensions, which added to concerns about an economic slowdown and weaker energy demand. Brent Crude was trading over 0.8 per cent down at 60 dollars and 80 cents per barrel, and WTI Crude was trading over 0.8 per cent lower at 57 dollars...