Sensex and Nifty Edge Higher in Auspicious Muhurat Trading: Market Recap: October 21, 2025

Indian stock markets kicked off the Hindu New Year Samvat 2082 with modest gains during Tuesday’s special one-hour Muhurat trading session, marking the sacred Diwali tradition that symbolizes prosperity and new beginnings for investors. Both major market indicators closed in positive territory, though gains were limited as investors adopted a cautious approach amid global uncertainties. … Read more

Good News for Taxpayers: Pending Returns Drop Below 1 Crore for the First Time

The Income Tax Department has reached a significant milestone that brings good news for millions of taxpayers across India. For the first time in Assessment Year 2025-26, the number of pending Income Tax Returns waiting to be processed has dropped below the 1 crore mark. This development offers a ray of hope for taxpayers who … Read more

Strong Earnings And Diwali Optimism Drive Sensex and Nifty Higher: Market Update Oct 20, 2025

The Indian share market on Monday, October 20, 2025, witnessed a positive close ahead of the Diwali festival, with key indices Sensex and Nifty posting gains amid volatile trading. The Sensex closed the day at 84,363.37, rising by 411.18 points or 0.49%, while the Nifty settled at 25,843.15, up 133.3 points or 0.52%. Market sentiment … Read more

ITR Backlog Tops 1.06 Crore Despite Processing Surge

ITR processing by the Income Tax Department witnessed a significant jump on October 17, 2025, with 3,73,510 returns processed compared to just 96,367 returns on October 16. Despite this improvement, the backlog of verified but unprocessed Income Tax Returns continues to mount, reaching 1,06,51,378 as per the latest data from the Income Tax Department. Processing … Read more