A long slide or a Trump trade-war twist! How India’s Rupee ended up as Asia’s worst currency this year – Explained

If India’s currency could speak, 2025 would probably be the year it asked for a vacation. A dollar that once cost less than four rupees at independence now buys more than 89, and is flirting with the dreaded 90 mark.“When the rupee slides it does affect the broader economy,” said Economist Arun Kumar, retired professor…

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Bank holidays in December 2025: On what days will banks be closed? Check complete state-wise list

Banks across the country will observe several holidays in December 2025, as per the festive and regional holiday calendar issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). These holidays come in addition to the usual Sunday closures and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Banks will remain operational on the first, third, and…

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Gold outlook for the week: Yellow metal could once more be near record highs — what analysts have to say

Gold prices are expected to stay strong and may come close to historic highs in the coming week as market participants monitor crucial US data, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech and the RBI’s policy announcement, according to analysts.“Gold moves out of the consolidation range as investors focus on the manufacturing and services PMI data…

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Nifty, Sensex hit fresh record highs: RBI MPC outcome in focus; 8 key factors to drive markets this week

Equity benchmarks ended last week on a strong note, extending their winning streak for the third straight week and hitting fresh all-time highs. After early profit-taking, a sharp midweek rebound lifted sentiment, followed by healthy consolidation. By the close, the Nifty gained 0.52% to 26,202.95 and the Sensex rose 0.56% to 85,706.67, reported ET.The rally…

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FPI outflows resume in November: Rs 3,765 crore offloaded; global risk-off cues and high domestic valuations hit sentiment

Foreign investors withdrew a net Rs 3,765 crore from Indian equities in November following October’s brief respite, influenced by global risk-off sentiment, instability in global technology stocks and a preference for primary over secondary markets.This November decline followed October’s net inflow of Rs 14,610 crore, which had interrupted three consecutive months of outflows — Rs…

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Lenskart Q2 profit: Net rises 20% in first post-IPO quarter; expansion plan targets 450+ new stores

Newly listed eyewear retailer Lenskart reported a strong first quarter as a public company, with operating revenue rising 21% year-on-year to Rs 2,096 crore for July–September. Improved operating leverage also pushed net profit up 20% to Rs 103 crore, while Ebitda climbed 44% to Rs 414 crore from Rs 287 crore a year earlier. India…

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REIT market poised for five-fold expansion: Rs 10.8 trillion growth opportunity in office, retail; top 7 cities to drive growth

India’s Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) market is set for a significant upturn, with an estimated Rs 10.8 trillion growth opportunity emerging across office and retail segments over the next four years, according to a report by JLL, a real estate and investment management company.“The REIT sector [is] positioned for an additional Rs 10.8 trillion…

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Rich Dad Poor Dad author’s advice to investors: ‘The biggest crash in history starts and the best option is to…’ | Business

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has reignited debate over his long-running market warnings after posting on X that “the biggest crash in history” has already begun. His message paints a picture of an economy under pressure from rapid technological change and widening global instability. Citing an AI-driven erosion of jobs and deepening stress…

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Residential sector: Tier II cities’ housing sales value rises 4%; strategic pause in launches keeps volumes lower, say analysts

Housing sales across India’s 15 major Tier II cities rose 4 per cent in value to Rs 37,409 crore in the July-September quarter of 2025, even as volumes declined, according to real estate analytics firm PropEquity. Sales fell 4 per cent year-on-year to 39,201 units during the quarter, while new housing supply dropped 10 per…

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