NSE cuts Fin Nifty quantity freeze limit to 1,200 contracts effective Dec 1

Nifty likely to hit 29,000 in 2026 as earnings drive market gains

The data compiled by Bank of America said that large‑cap stocks will outperform small and mid‑caps, though parts of the small‑and‑mid‑cap universe are beginning to show selective opportunities in financials, information technology, chemicals, jewellery, consumer durables and hotels. Dec 4, 2025
Congress stages 'monkey show' to highlight public issues in MP Assembly

Congress stages 'monkey show' to highlight public issues in MP Assembly

A group of Congress MLAs led by the Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly, Umang Singhar, accused the BJP government of 'snatching' the rights of people and 'killing' children through poisoned medicines, a reference to the recent Coldrif cough syrup tragedy in Chhindwara and the rat-bite incident involving an infant at Indore's M.Y. Hospital. As part of the symbolic protest, one MLA wore a monkey costume while others formed a circle and asked, "What is this monkey doing here?" Responding, Singhar said: "Ye bandar BJP ki sarkar hai jiske haath mein ustara aa gaya hai (This monkey with a razor in hand is the BJP government)." Dec 4, 2025
Cong flags sharp rupee decline in Rajya Sabha, warns of widespread economic strain

Cong flags sharp rupee decline in Rajya Sabha, warns of widespread economic strain

Congress MP Vivek Tankha raised concerns in the Rajya Sabha over the Indian rupee breaching ₹90 per dollar, calling it a "freefall" with severe economic consequences. He highlighted rising inflation, higher import costs, stressed MSMEs, and declining investor confidence. Tankha urged the government to take urgent measures to stabilise the currency and protect households, businesses, and vulnerable sectors. Dec 4, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty end 4-day losing streak, rupee gains

Gains, however, stayed modest as investors turned cautious ahead of the RBI Monetary Policy Committee's decision scheduled for Friday. The Sensex closed at 85,265.32, rising 158.5 points or 0.19 per cent. The Nifty also moved up, finishing at 26,033, higher by 47.75 points or 0.18 per cent. Dec 4, 2025
Sliding rupee not a sign of weakness, driven by global uncertainty: SBI Research

Sliding rupee not a sign of weakness, driven by global uncertainty: SBI Research

According to the report, the recent fall in the rupee has been mainly driven by three factors -- uncertainty around the India-US trade deal, foreign portfolio outflows from equities after two strong years of inflows, and the Reserve Bank of India's clear stance of avoiding excessive intervention in the currency market. Dec 4, 2025
Gold prices rise to 3-month high on back of safe-haven demand

Gold, silver prices ease on MCX amid profit booking

"MCX Gold has extended its up-move and created a fresh high near Rs 1,31,400, and is now approaching its lifetime resistance zone at Rs 1,32,294, which continues to act as a key breakout hurdle," experts said. Dec 4, 2025
Washington watches Modi–Putin summit closely, weighs implications

Washington watches Modi–Putin summit closely, weighs implications

Lisa Curtis, who served in the first Trump Administration and is now Senior Fellow and Director of the Indo-Pacific Security Program at the Centre for New American Security, said bluntly that "the United States will not find this meeting helpful," given that it is occurring at a time when "President Putin is escalating his war against Ukraine and even threatening Europe with drone incursions and cyber-attacks." Dec 4, 2025
Rupee up 26 paise at open as RBI support boosts sentiment

Rupee opens lower as FII outflows continue

The rupee opened weaker at 90.41 against the US dollar, compared to its previous close of 90.19. This decline came just a day after the rupee breached the psychologically important 90 mark for the first time on December 3, when it hit a new all-time low. Dec 4, 2025