Stock Market Updates - Angel One

Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej, is considered one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar. In 2025, this sacred occasion falls on Wednesday, April 30. Many people observe religious rituals and make significant financial decisions on this day, including investments in gold and stocks. As a result, there’s often some confusion …

Indian stock exchanges, including NSE and BSE, will remain shut on Thursday, May 1, 2025, in observance of Maharashtra Day, which commemorates the formation of the state of Maharashtra.   As per the holiday calendar shared by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), trading across all segments will be closed …

Indian benchmark indices closed on a positive note on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, continuing their upward momentum with modest gains amid sustained buying interest and supportive global cues. The BSE Sensex advanced 70.02 points (0.087%) to end at 80,288.38, while the NSE Nifty 50 edged up by 7.45 points (0.031%) to settle at 24,335.95. Here …

In March and April, India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system experienced 3 major outages, affecting transactions on platforms like GPay and PhonePe. One such disruption was due to banks flooding NPCI’s servers with transaction status checks, as per news reports How the UPI System Works? UPI is based on the Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) architecture …

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, investors across the world were jolted into rethinking their asset allocation. For the Indian investor, 2 favourites often take centre stage: equity (via the Nifty 50 index) and gold. Both are considered wealth-builders, but their behaviour during volatile periods often differs dramatically. The attached chart compares the growth …

According to the NDTV Profit report, in a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has rolled out an aggressive action plan for the fiscal year 2025–26. Setting an ambitious target of unearthing ₹2.4 lakh crore in undisclosed income, the move underscores the government’s renewed commitment to tackling black money and systemic tax …

India and France have signed a significant defence agreement valued at approximately ₹63,000 crore for the acquisition of 26 naval variants of Rafale fighter jets. These jets, manufactured by French aerospace major Dassault Aviation, will be deployed aboard India’s indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, enhancing the Indian Navy’s operational readiness. Key Features of the Procurement …

Overseas remittances by Indian residents under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) witnessed a significant decline in February 2025. According to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), outward remittances dropped by 29% to $1,964.21 million compared to $2,768.89 million recorded in January. A closer examination reveals multiple factors contributing to this sharp fall, …

In an effort to fast-track the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), the Union Finance Ministry has instructed banks to rely exclusively on the National Portal for all consumer validation, installation verification, and site feasibility assessments. According to a recent report, physical verification, often cited as time-consuming, will be phased out in favour …

The Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) is a flagship initiative by the Government of India aimed at equipping young individuals with practical work experience, industry exposure, and improved employability.   Designed as a year-long program, PMIS offers structured internship opportunities across India’s top 500 companies, helping bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world job …