Sensex, Nifty open higher amid positive global cues

Indian stock market opens flat amid mixed global cues

The Sensex started the session at 84,379.79, down 25 points against the last session's closing of 84,404.46. Nifty opened 14 points lower at 25,863.80. However, both the indices turned green in a while amid buying in automobile and banking heavyweights. Oct 31, 2025
SEBI increases Bank Nifty constituents, caps top stock's weight

SEBI increases Bank Nifty constituents, caps top stock's weight

The index will now require a minimum of 14 constituents, an increase from the current 12. The weight of the top constituent will be limited to 20 per cent, reduced from 33 per cent. Additionally, the combined weight of the top three constituents cannot exceed 45 per cent, down from 62 per cent. Oct 31, 2025
GST reforms, festive season drive UPI payments, stimulate private consumption

GST reforms, festive season drive UPI payments, stimulate private consumption

The UPI saw 31 per cent transaction count growth (year-on-year) at 19.63 billion in the month of September — with 21 per cent growth in transaction amount at Rs 24.90 lakh crore, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) data showed. Month-wise too, UPI witnessed a growth in transaction amount, from Rs 24.85 lakh crore in August. Oct 31, 2025
JD Vance warns of air travel 'disaster' amid government shutdown

JD Vance warns of air travel 'disaster' amid government shutdown

At the White House on Thursday, Vice President JD Vance warned that the disruption could trigger an air-travel "meltdown" next month if the impasse persists, citing that controllers would be missing three or more paychecks. "It could be a disaster, it really could be," Vance said after meeting with aviation industry leaders. He expressed worry that delays may reach a point that "makes it very, very hard for the American people to fly." Oct 31, 2025