Axis Bank Share Price Hits 1-Year High as Post-Earnings Rally Extends to Fifth Consecutive Session

Axis Bank shares surged 3.2% on Thursday, reaching ₹1,276 and marking a fresh one-year high. The rally extended into its fifth consecutive trading session, driven by sustained investor optimism following the bank’s Q2FY26 earnings release. Despite reporting a 26% year-on-year decline in net profit for the September quarter, the market responded positively to improvements in…

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ICICI Bank Champions Cancer Care with Landmark ₹625 Crore Investment at TMC

The development of a new cancer care facility at Tata Memorial Centre’s Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research & Education in Cancer in Navi Mumbai has begun, according to a statement released by ICICI Bank and TMC. The facility, which will be one of India’s largest radiation therapy centers and be furnished with state-of-the-art cancer treatment…

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MCX Gold Hits Record High Amid Global Rally, But Strong Rupee and Lower Premiums Cool Physical Market

Gold prices on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) surged to an all-time high of ₹1,28,457 per 10 grams this week, driven by a global rally and speculation over potential interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve. International gold rates climbed to $4,254 per ounce, reflecting heightened investor demand for safe-haven assets amid economic uncertainty….

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RBI Chief Champions Cross-Border CBDC Integration, Flags Stablecoin Risks

In order to improve international payments, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra advised other central banks to adopt and promote Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) rather than stablecoins on Wednesday. Malhotra also reaffirmed the Indian central bank’s position on cryptocurrencies while speaking at the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) annual…

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India’s Merchandise Exports Rise Despite Tariff Pressures in September

India’s merchandise exports registered a notable increase in September 2025, despite facing significant tariff challenges from the United States. According to official government data, exports grew 6.75% year-on-year to $36.38 billion, up from $34.08 billion in September 2024. On a month-on-month basis, exports rose 3.64% compared to $35.10 billion in August 2025. This growth comes…

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India’s goods trade deficit widens to $32.15 billion in September

India’s merchandise trade deficit widened to $32.15 billion in September, up from $26.49 billion in August, according to provisional data released by the commerce ministry on Wednesday. This marks the highest deficit since November 2024. During the month, exports rose slightly to $36.38 billion from $35.10 billion in August, while imports increased more sharply to…

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