Indian stock markets surged on Friday, with the Sensex and Nifty closing higher after the Reserve Bank of India’s 25 basis point policy rate cut. Financial and auto stocks, keenly watching interest rate shifts, spearheaded the rally, reversing an earlier subdued trading session. The Sensex gained 447 points, while the Nifty 50 climbed 153 points,...Read More

Domestic SIP inflows continue to rise sharply despite FII selling, says Prudent Corporate CMD Sanjay Shah. With the SIP book touching ₹1,100 crore, strong retail participation is sustaining markets. Shah discusses MF yields, NFO traction, SEBI’s upcoming TER changes, investor incentives from February 2026, and how IPO liquidity cycles back into capital markets.Read More

Zerodha, Groww down: Domestic platforms Zerodha, Groww and Angel One were hit by service disruptions after the US-based internet services provider Cloudflare experienced a major outage on Friday.Read More

The rupee weakened by 18 paise to slip past 90 against the US dollar after the RBI cut the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25%, triggering a drop in yields and selling pressure. Analysts expect the currency to trade between 89.75 and 90.25 for the day. The RBI’s dovish stance and new liquidity measures...Read More

The RBI cut the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25%, citing softer inflation and stronger growth. Analysts see the move as aligned with data, supportive of credit and bonds, and aided by liquidity measures. While NIM impact should be limited, the RBI retains flexibility for future policy shifts.Read More

Real estate industry bodies CREDAI and NAREDCO on Friday said RBI’s move to cut repo rate by 25 basis points would lead to reduction in interest rates on home loans and boost housing demand.Read More

India’s economy shows strong macro stability with controlled inflation and deficits, but micro-level concerns persist, particularly in corporate earnings. Market veteran Manishi Raychaudhuri highlights low inflation and high real rates offering monetary policy room. While festive demand boosted sentiment, sustained earnings upgrades are awaited for broader market optimism, especially in consumer discretionary and select financials.Read More

The Indian rupee forward premiums dropped on Friday following the central bank’s rate cut and forex swap, though currency traders say a softer spot trajectory should cap the downside.Read More

Former RBI Deputy Governor R. Gandhi highlighted concerns over inflation falling below the MPC’s target, necessitating measures to boost growth and production. He clarified the RBI’s focus on managing rupee volatility rather than targeting a specific exchange rate, attributing recent depreciation to trade deficits and year-end outflows.Read More

Nifty hit a new high but quickly faced selling pressure, signalling fading upward momentum. Technical analysis highlights a key support zone between 25,840 and 25,900 and resistance around 26,300–26,350, suggesting a range-bound phase ahead. Experts recommend a Short Strangle strategy to benefit from time decay as long as Nifty remains within this consolidation band.Read More