FPIs Extend Selling Streak in Indian Markets

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

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Foreign portfolio investors continued their selling spree in Indian equities in January, pulling out nearly ₹11,800 crore so far this month. The sustained outflows have added to market volatility during the early part of the year, even as domestic investors provided some support. Reasons Behind

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Markets End Lower After Early Strong Start

By BPN News Desk January 5, 2026

Indian equity markets opened the week on a positive note, with GIFT Nifty futures indicating a strong start for the day, tracking gains in Asian and US markets. Early cues showed optimism among traders as global stock indexes, including in the United States and Asia, recorded gains ahead of the domestic session. Trading Session Sees […]

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SEBI Eases Norms for Issuing Duplicate Securities

By BPN News Desk December 26, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has eased norms related to the issuance of duplicate securities certificates to reduce procedural hurdles for investors. Under the revised framework, the threshold for availing a simplified documentation process has been increased, allowing more investors to benefit from reduced compliance requirements when securities certificates

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Gold and Silver Hit Fresh Record Highs

By BPN News Desk December 26, 2025

Gold and silver prices climbed to fresh record highs in global markets as investors moved toward safe-haven assets amid rising geopolitical tensions and a weakening US dollar. The surge reflects heightened risk aversion across financial markets, with precious metals benefiting from their traditional role as a store of value during periods of uncertainty. Gold prices […]

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Sensex Falls as Nifty Slips Below 26,100

By BPN News Desk December 26, 2025

Indian equity markets opened lower, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty registering losses amid cautious investor sentiment. The Sensex declined by around 200 points, while the Nifty slipped below the key 26,100 level in early trade. Market participants remained wary as selling pressure persisted in select heavyweights, dragging the indices lower. Foreign Selling and

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SEBI Plans Reforms to Boost Gold Price Benchmark

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has said it will examine and address key challenges facing Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs), aiming to strengthen their role in gold price discovery and improve India’s commodity market ecosystem. The announcement came from SEBI’s chairman during a commodities industry event in New Delhi. Focus on EGRs and […]

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Sensex, Nifty End Higher on Broad Market Gains

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

Indian equity markets closed higher on December 12 as buying interest returned across key sectors. The BSE Sensex ended the session with solid gains, while the Nifty 50 comfortably held above the 26,000 level. The recovery came after recent volatility, with investors responding positively to supportive global cues and improved domestic sentiment. Sectoral Stocks Lead […]

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Equity Mutual Fund Inflows Jump 21% in November

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

mutual funds in India attracted net inflows of ₹29,911 crore in November 2025, marking a 21 percent increase compared with October. This growth reflects continued investor interest in equities amid strong market performance and positive economic indicators. Data Shows Broad-Based Demand According to industry figures released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India

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Sensex, Nifty Slip on Weak Global Cues

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

Indian markets turned negative on Thursday as the Sensex fell around 150 points from its intraday high and the Nifty slipped below 25,900. Both indices, which opened on a stronger note, lost momentum through the session amid broad-based selling pressure. Global Factors Weigh on Sentiment Weak trends across major Asian markets and mixed signals from […]

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Sensex, Nifty Fall As Markets See Second Day Of Losses

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

Indian stock markets ended lower on Tuesday. The Sensex fell by 436 points to close at 84,666, while the Nifty dropped 121 points to settle at 25,839. The decline marked the second straight day of losses for both benchmark indices. Mid-cap and small-cap gain Despite the fall in headline indices, broader markets performed better. The […]