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Sensex and Nifty opened weaker on Thursday but later stabilized amid mixed global cues. Lagging IT and banking stocks weighed on the market, while FIIs continued selling and traders monitored India-US trade talks and domestic inflation trends.

The rupee fell 7 paise to 88.69 against the US dollar on Thursday amid a firm dollar index and weak domestic equities. Experts say new export promotion measures may stabilize the currency over the medium term.

A power tussle is brewing within the Tata Trusts as Noel Tata managed to get his son Neville appointed to the Sri Dorabji Tata Trust, but failed to push the same move in the Sir Ratan Tata Trust due to internal objections

Telangana reports inflation rate of minus 1.16% (deflation) in the latest data, making it the only State entering the deflation zone multiple times in recent months

Listing of Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles business comes after Tata Motors was split into two independent listed entities

The rupee fell 15 paise to 88.65 against the US dollar on Wednesday, pressured by rising crude prices and FII outflows. Optimism over a potential India-US trade deal and MSCI-driven inflows provided partial support to the domestic currency.

Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Wednesday, led by blue-chip stocks such as Reliance Industries and Infosys. Investor sentiment was boosted by optimism over an impending India-US trade deal, while FIIs sold and DIIs bought equities worth Rs 2,188 crore.

Australia joined India, Japan, and the US for Exercise Malabar 2025 in the West Pacific. The maritime exercise, featuring INS Sahyadri and HMAS Ballarat, aims to strengthen interoperability, regional security, and collective readiness through complex naval drills and operational coordination.

President Donald Trump says the US is “pretty close” to a fair trade deal with India and will reduce tariffs “at some point.” Negotiations have progressed through five rounds, with both countries reportedly finalising the agreement’s language.

Central government and autonomous bodies' pensioners can submit their digital life certificates with on-the-spot assistance during the event

The signing of a defence deal between India and the United States in Kuala Lumpur highlights the strategic depth of their bilateral relations

BRS working president KT Rama Rao inaugurated Ardor IT Solutions’ new corporate office at Banjara Hills in Hyderabad. The US-headquartered IT firm, led by CEO Vamshi Kesireddy, aims to boost innovation, jobs, and digital growth from Telangana through its expanded facility

In a statement, Dr Reddy's Laboratories clarified that with timely detection and swift action by the company's teams and banking partners, the funds have been frozen and that there was no financial loss

Paytm has launched a redesigned version of its app with AI-driven features for personalised and smarter payments. The update includes digital gold rewards, expense categorisation, enhanced privacy tools, and new features for NRIs using UPI-linked account

NIPSEA Group, the Asian arm of Japan’s Nippon Paint Holdings, has appointed Sharad Malhotra as Managing Director of Nippon Paint India effective December 1, 2025. Malhotra, the first Indian to hold this post, will lead the company’s India operations and strategy

Shares of FSN E-Commerce, Nykaa’s parent company, surged nearly 8% after reporting a multifold rise in consolidated net profit to ₹34.4 crore for the September quarter, driven by 25% revenue growth, higher GMV, and continued retail expansion across India

Gold and silver prices rose on Monday, buoyed by global cues and expectations of a US interest rate cut. Bullion gains were supported by a softer dollar, safe-haven demand, while WTI crude rebounded past $60 amid mixed OPEC+ signals.

Sensex and Nifty bounced back in early trade on Monday after three consecutive losses, driven by positive Asian markets and fresh foreign fund inflows. Key blue-chip stocks gained, while Brent crude rose to USD 64.04 per barrel.

The rupee fell 4 paise to 88.69 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, pressured by a strong dollar amid the US government shutdown and rising crude oil prices. Markets show short-term consolidation with medium-term rupee strength.

Indian banking is transforming rapidly as digital innovation replaces traditional services — the winners will be banks that balance trust with technology

Seven of India’s top 10 most valued firms saw their combined market capitalization drop by ₹88,635 crore last week amid weak equities, with Bharti Airtel and TCS leading losses. Reliance, HDFC Bank, and Infosys also declined, while SBI, LIC, and Bajaj Finance gained

High AI stock valuations are causing caution among foreign institutional investors (FIIs), leading to significant selling in India. Persistent outflows, mixed earnings, and global uncertainties are affecting markets, while improving domestic indicators may provide some support.

Global investment firm Think Investments has invested Rs 136 crore in edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah ahead of its Rs 3,480-crore IPO opening on November 11. The investment involves a 0.37 per cent stake purchase from 14 employees at Rs 127 apiece

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has placed nine stocks, including RRP Semiconductors, under a new weekly trading surveillance framework from November 10, 2025, to curb excessive volatility and maintain market integrity