Traders are cautious ahead of US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell’s remarks, which could shape expectations for the upcoming FOMC meeting, say experts

The government's excise duty proposals on cigarettes include a levy of Rs 2,700-11,000 per 1,000 cigarettes: Rs 3,000 per 1,000 cigarettes suggested for up to 65 mm filter sticks; and Rs 4,500 per 1,000 cigarettes for 65-70 mm sticks.

The increase in gold prices can be attributed to increased demand for safe-haven assets and the anticipated increase in activity, particularly among traditional buyers during the ongoing wedding season

Paytm share price: The shares of the company hit a fresh 52-week high of Rs 1,364.80 apiece on Monday, rallying a whopping 110% in less than nine months from its March low of Rs 651.50 apiece.

Bajaj Housing Finance share price: Bajaj Finance held 88.70% stake in Bajaj Housing Finance at the end of September 2025, while the rest was held by the general public.

A stronger-than-expected 8.2% Q2 print has led forecasters to sharply upgrade growth projections for the full year

Gross domestic GST revenue sees negative growth of 2.3%, gross import revenue rises over 10%

For the year so far, FIls have been net sellers of shares worth Rs 2.59 lakh crore, while DIls have net bought shares worth Rs 7.08 lakh crore.

After the latest bout of selling on Monday, traders are bracing for bigger moves lower.

With defence, energy, and strategic cooperation at the center of the agenda, the summit is expected to influence the next phase of India–Russia relations at a time of considerable global flux.

Maruti Suzuki has accused rival carmakers of pushing irresponsible narratives on draft CAFE 3 norms, as the industry splits over weight-based relaxations proposed for small cars.

As long as the Nifty 50 holds the 25,900 support, the possibility of the beginning of a new leg of up-move is high toward 26,500, while the immediate support is placed in the 26,100–26,000 zone.

Bitcoin edged lower to trade around $86,400 after losing more than 5% on Monday.

Bitcoin slid as much as 8% to $83,824 in New York, bringing its decline since early October to almost 30%.

Apple is connecting all the suppliers across the country into its global supply chain

Emmvee Photovoltaic share price: The shares had made a muted debut on stock markets on November 18, listing flat at IPO price of Rs 217 apiece. The stock has so far gained more than 10.5 percent since then.

Stock market today: Persistent FII selling, weak rupee also led to sluggish market sentiment on December 2