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Weekly Market Recap As of May 02, 2025: Markets End Flat; Sensex Ends at 80,501, Nifty at 24,346

Weekly Market Recap As of May 02, 2025: Markets End Flat; Sensex Ends at 80,501, Nifty at 24,346

2 May 2025

On Friday, May 2, 2025, Indian stock markets closed the last trading session of the week with small gains.  The BSE Sensex rose by 259.75 points, or 0.32%, to settle at 80,501.99 after touching an intraday high of 81,177.93. The NSE Nifty 50 also saw a marginal rise of 12.50 points, or 0.05%, closing at …

No More Free UPI Payment? RBI, NPCI, Finance Ministry Set Sights on UPI Merchant Fees

No More Free UPI Payment? RBI, NPCI, Finance Ministry Set Sights on UPI Merchant Fees

2 May 2025

India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), along with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and the Ministry of Finance, is urging the central government to approve a small transaction fee on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments made to large merchants. The proposed fee known as the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) would …

Top Gainers and Losers on May 2, 2025: Adani Ports Jumps Over 4%, JSW Steel Tanks

Top Gainers and Losers on May 2, 2025: Adani Ports Jumps Over 4%, JSW Steel Tanks

2 May 2025

Indian benchmark indices ended on a positive note on Thursday, May 2, 2025, rebounding after a mixed session earlier in the week. After a marginal dip on April 30, market sentiment improved amid firm global cues and sustained buying interest across sectors. The BSE Sensex climbed 259.75 points (0.32%) to close at 80,501.99, while the …

S&P Lowers India’s FY26 GDP Growth Forecast to 6.3% Amid US Tariff Concerns

S&P Lowers India’s FY26 GDP Growth Forecast to 6.3% Amid US Tariff Concerns

2 May 2025

In its latest report titled “Global Macro Update: Seismic Shift In US Trade Policy Will Slow World Growth,” S&P Global Ratings has revised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY2025-26 from 6.5% to 6.3%. The downgrade of 20 basis points stems from escalating uncertainty over US tariff policies and the broader repercussions these may have on …

Gratuity Calculations for Government Employees: Estimating Payout for ₹75,000 Basic Pay and 25 Years of Service

Gratuity Calculations for Government Employees: Estimating Payout for ₹75,000 Basic Pay and 25 Years of Service

2 May 2025

Gratuity is a financial reward granted by the government to its employees as a token of appreciation for their long and dedicated service. It is payable upon retirement, resignation, or death, provided the individual has completed at least five years of continuous service. For government employees, this payment is not only a mark of recognition …

NSE Launches Nifty Waves Index to Track Media and Entertainment Sector

NSE Launches Nifty Waves Index to Track Media and Entertainment Sector

2 May 2025

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has unveiled a new thematic index known as the Nifty Waves Index. This strategic move is designed to reflect the performance of 43 publicly listed entities operating within the country’s diverse and rapidly evolving media and entertainment industry. Composition Reflects Sectoral Diversity The Nifty Waves Index encompasses a …

OYO Ventures into F&B with In-House Kitchens and QSR Carts

OYO Ventures into F&B with In-House Kitchens and QSR Carts

2 May 2025

According to the news reports, OYO has unveiled its plans to venture into the food and beverage (F&B) space by introducing in-house kitchens and Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) carts or lobby stores at its company-serviced hotels. With a primary focus on the Townhouse by OYO branded properties, the company aims to elevate the in-hotel dining …

CCI Approves Jubilant Beverages’ 40% Stake Buy in HCCH

CCI Approves Jubilant Beverages’ 40% Stake Buy in HCCH

2 May 2025

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given its nod to a multi-layered transaction involving Jubilant Beverages Limited (JBL), Jubilant BevCo Limited (BevCo), and key investors backed by Goldman Sachs.   The proposed combination involves two key steps: acquisition of a 40% stake in Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings Pvt. Ltd (HCCH) by JBL and the subscription …

India Declared a ‘Creator Nation’ at WAVES Summit: YouTube CEO Highlights ₹21,000 Crore Payout and ₹850 Crore Investment

India Declared a ‘Creator Nation’ at WAVES Summit: YouTube CEO Highlights ₹21,000 Crore Payout and ₹850 Crore Investment

2 May 2025

At the prestigious World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) held in Mumbai, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan made a powerful statement about India’s rising influence in the digital content landscape. Declaring India a “creator nation,” he acknowledged the country’s massive footprint in the global creator economy. With over 100 million Indian channels uploading content on …

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