The Nifty fell 11 per cent between Navratri 2025 and Navratri 2026 amid geopolitical tensions, elevated oil prices, a weakening rupee and foreign investor outflows. Shriram Finance gained nearly 49 per cent, while analysts expect markets to remain range-bound.
The VHP has decided to bar Muslims from garba and dandiya events during Navratri across Maharashtra and issued guidelines for organisers, including Aadhaar checks and tilak. VHP spokesperson Shriraj Nair described the measures as precautionary steps to protect Hindu cultural traditions
