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EPFO disposes 99% of higher pension applications under EPS 1995
Over 4.27 lakh demand letters were issued, of which 34,060 were later found ineligible
Market Wrap: Sensex settles 65 pts lower, Nifty flat after hitting fresh peaks
India's robust 8.2% Q2 GDP growth initially propelled markets to record highs, with the Nifty and Sensex touching new peaks. However, a late pull
Black Friday sales up 27%, fired up by healthy foods, beauty, home categories: Unicommerce
This year, Black Friday fell on November 28, although the flow of deals and discounts continues all the way to Cyber Monday, an online-led shoppi
10 Midcap stocks trading below their industry average PE; potentially undervalued
Top 10 NSE Midcap stocks with PE ratios below their industry averages, including LIC Housing Finance, Bank of India, Hindustan Petroleum, ACC, an
Silver futures hit record high on weak dollar, Fed rate cut hopes
New Delhi: Silver futures surged by Rs 3,668 to a fresh record high of Rs 1,78,649 per kilogram while gold prices climbed to Rs 1,30,550 per 10 g
GST collection rises at slower pace of 0.7% to 1.70 lakh cr in November
Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection was over 1.69 lakh crore in November 2024
Rupee hits new low as depreciation continues; experts say all eyes on India-US BTA
As the rupee plunges to an unprecedented low of 89.713 per US dollar, analysts highlight the impact of a robust US dollar, delayed trade negotiat
European shares decline after November's gains as industrial stocks weigh
European shares slipped on Monday, with defence stocks and planemaker Airbus weighing down industrials, as a wave of risk-averse sentiment swept
MV Electrosystems files draft papers for Rs 290-cr IPO
MV Electrosystems, which manufactures electrical and power electronics equipment for railway rolling stock, has filed preliminary papers with mar
Your attention is the new currency for India's streaming apps.
Metrics such as total time spent by users on a platform, time spent per session, content completion rates, and user interactions, including likes
Hyundai Motor India shares rise 4% on robust November sales. Check details
Hyundai Motor Indias shares rose up to 4% after the automaker reported strong November 2025 sales. Total volumes grew 9.1% YoY to 66,840 units, s
Gross GST collections for November stand at over Rs 1.70 lakh crore; up 0.7 per cent
LIC uses Ciplas dip as entry point, raises stake by 2% to 7.05%
LIC increased its stake in Cipla to 7.055% by acquiring 2.03% shares between July 17 and November 27. The purchase comes as Cipla trades near key
Elon Musk says AI & robotics will drive almost all value and names the stocks he sees winning
Elon Musk told Zerodhas Nikhil Kamath that AI and robotics will drive nearly all future economic value, with companies leading these technologies
Animation meets mythology: Can Mahavatar Narsimha s 300 cr triumph spark change in Indian films?
Mahavatar Narsimha, an animated mythological film, grossed 300 crore without marketing, marking a shift in India's animation landscape.
Lok Sabha adjourns for the day; Bill on Manipur GST passed amid din
Several Opposition members trooped into the Well shouting slogans and protesting over SIR, as they have been demanding a debate on the issue
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy seeks loans from HUDCO for various projects
CM appealed to him to provide loans at low interest rates for the construction of prestigious projects, including the Bharat Future City, Hyderab
LPG prices to bank holidays: What's changing from December 1
As December 2025 begins, several changes are set to come into effect that could directly impact your finances.
India's gross GST collection in November tad up on year at Rs 1.70 lakh cr after sweeping tax cuts
India's Gross GST collections for the month of November stood at Rs 1,70,276 crore, up 0.7% year on year, according to government data released o
Rupee at lifetime low despite GDP boost. Is a steeper decline on the cards?
The Indian Rupee hit a record low of 89.73/$ in early December, despite strong 8.2% GDP growth in Q2 FY26. Weak FPI inflows, rising imports, trad
New labour codes: Paradigm shift in Indias employment regulation - but key is implementation
India's labour laws have undergone a major overhaul, consolidating 29 laws into four codes effective November 21, 2025. This reform aims to boost
Markets eye 25 bps cut as RBI MPC meet nears
December is shaping up to be a pivotal month, with traders positioning ahead of the RBIs upcoming policy decision that could influence the trajec
Bitcoin plunges sharply! Cryptocurrency drops below $86,000; weak demand, global risks hit sentiment
Bitcoin experienced a sharp decline, dropping below $86,000 as December began with renewed selling pressure across the crypto market. Ether and o
Govt simplifies approval process for exploration of coal, lignite
The new process does not require a go-ahead from the government panel set up in 2022 for this purpose
US FDA accepts Wockhardts new drug application fornovel antibiotic Zaynich
The development saw Wockhardt shares up, almost 19 per cent, at 1,467 on Monday (2.15 pm)
A small fee cut, big returns: The cost reform that could boost your MF portfolio
Sebi's move to lower mutual fund costs could help investors grow long-term wealth with smaller fees.
European markets start December in negative territory, as defense sells off
European stocks started the last trading month of the year in negative territory. European markets start December in negative territory, as defen
Mid- and small-cap slide a big buying opportunity: Manish Sonthalia
Veteran investor Manish Sonthalia views the current mid- and small-cap stock correction as a prime accumulation phase, comparing it to the post-C
Ethanol blending in India exceeds 19% in 2024-25
India has achieved a major milestone by achieving an ethanol blending of 19.2% in petrol during the Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2024-25, which runs
Swiss voters rejected a new inheritance tax, but the debate riled up the ultra-rich
Switzerland rejected a proposal for a 50% tax on inheritances and gifts of more than 50 million Swiss Francs. Swiss voters rejected a new inherit
LPG price cut: Commercial cylinder becomes Rs 10 cheaper; domestic rates remain unchanged
Commercial LPG prices saw a Rs 10 per unit reduction, offering relief to the hospitality sector. However, airlines face renewed cost pressure as
India seeks Lok Sabha nod for 41,455 crore additional spending in FY26
The government is seeking Parliament's approval for a net additional spending of Rs 41,455 crore in the current fiscal. This includes over Rs 18,
Rate-sensitive sectors poised to drive next leg of earnings growth in FY26: Manish Sonthalia
Indian equity markets have reached a new peak after a long wait. However, this record high does not reflect the entire market. Midcap and smallca
Govt seeks Parliament nod for fresh expenditure of over 41,500 crore
The first Supplementary Demands for Grants include boosts to fund fertilizer subsidies, LPG under-recoveries
Paytm shares hit 52-week high after restructuring subsidiaries
Shares of One97 Communications Limited, the parent company of digital payments giant Paytm, hit a new 52-week high on Monday.
Meesho, Aequs & Vidya Wires IPOs open this week. GMP indicates up to 35% listing gains
Three mainboard IPOs Meesho, Aequs, and Vidya Wires open this week with strong grey market premiums indicating potential listing gains of 1735%
India's power consumption dips to 123.4 billion units in November
India's power consumption saw a slight dip of 0.31% in November, totaling 123.4 billion units, attributed to reduced use of cooling appliances an
Temasek-backed Atomberg is said to plan $200 Million India IPO
Atomberg is among a growing number of companies seeking to tap Indias buoyant IPO market, where firms have raised about $19.6 billion so far this
Euro zone yields edge up, ultra-long end of German curve steepens
Euro area government bond yields edged up on Monday as investors looked to U.S. Treasuries for direction, while the ultra-long end of the German
Parliament panels get more time to submit reports on insolvency, Jan Vishwas provisions bills
Lok Sabha extends deadlines for two select committees to submit reports on the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill 2025 and Jan Vishwas
India achieved ethanol blending of 19.2% during ESY 2024-25
OMCs achieved the target of 10 per cent ethanol blending in petrol in June 2022, which was five months ahead of the target during ESY 2021-22
Lenskart shares up by 5% today: What's the reason?
Lenskart's shares jumped over 5% in intra-day trade today.
Gold prices hit 6-week high today: Here we decode why
Gold prices have surged to a six-week high, hitting $4,240.54 per ounce in early trading today. The rise is fueled by a weaker US dollar and caut
Data analytics firm Databricks is raising $5B at $134B valuation
Data analytics company Databricks is in talks to raise $5 billion at a whopping $134 billion valuation.
India's manufacturing growth slips to 9-month low: What's the reason?
India's manufacturing sector witnessed a slowdown in November, with growth hitting a nine-month low.
Sensex, Nifty slip from record highs; Kotak Mahindra, Adani Ports among lead gainers
While fundamentals remain supportive, these near-term concerns prompted traders to pare positions, pulling the Sensex and Nifty back from record
Smallcaps still overvalued, midcaps lead earnings momentum: Nischal Maheshwari
India's robust GDP growth fuels expectations of an RBI interest rate cut, with experts citing favorable macro conditions. Despite strong real GDP
Markets slip after opening at record highs, Bank Nifty holds above 60,000
Market breadth negative with 2,238 stocks declining, against 1,795 advancing on the BSE
ATF price hiked by 5.4 pc, commercial LPG rates cut
NEW DELHI, Dec 1: Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices were raised by 5.4 per cent on Monday, while commercial LPG rates were cut by Rs 10 per cyli
Need to further expand footwear business to boost exports: President
Addressing the convocation ceremony of Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), she said huge opportunities are there for the businesses
Aviation Turbine Fuel price hiked by 5.4%, commercial LPG rates cut
ATF prices in Delhi increased by 5,133.75 per kilolitre to 99,676.77 per kl, marking the third consecutive monthly hike, according to state-owned
FIIs returning, DIIs rotating: Sunil Subramaniam says mid & smallcaps poised for a comeback
Sunil Subramaniam sees a shift in market leadership, with DIIs poised to rotate toward midcaps, smallcaps, and lagging sectors. FIIs may accelera
Aequs IPO GMP surges ahead of launch: Should you bid?
Aequs, a prominent player in the precision component manufacturing industry, will launch its initial public offering (IPO) on Wednesday. The 922
12 Multibaggers: FIIs and MFs-backed stocks deliver over 25% gains in both quarters of FY26
The report highlights 21 high-performing Indian stocks in FY26 with over 25% gains in the first two quarters, attracting strong FII and MF invest
Hindustan Zinc shares gain 3% as silver surge lifts sentiment; up for fifth day
Hindustan Zinc shares rose on Monday, marking a fifth consecutive day of gains, driven by record-high silver prices and robust investor interest.
Meesho's losses cast a shadow on its IPO. Should investors be worried about the earnings future?
Meesho, India's largest e-commerce platform by orders, is preparing for its IPO. The company has achieved significant growth by focusing on value
The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) fell from 59.2 in October to 56.6 in November, highlighting the
Sin tax shield: Bills to maintain higher taxes on tobacco, pan masala introduced in Lok Sabha
The Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025 and the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, seek to impose fresh cess on cigarettes a
HSBC partners with Mistral AI to automate routine banking tasks
HSBC has announced a multi-year partnership with French start-up Mistral AI. The collaboration aims to integrate generative artificial intelligen
Mega PSU bank merger plan: Can India do it without amplifying risks?
India plans new PSB mergers to create global-sized banks to fund major projects. Success depends on balancing scale against the heightened system
India seeks parliament's nod for Rs 1.31 lakh crore in extra spending for this fiscal year
India has asked for parliament's approval for an additional 1.31 lakh crore rupees ($14.61 billion) in additional spending for the fiscal year co
Paytm shares hit fresh 52-week high as company completes subsidiary restructuring
The stock has gained significant momentum from its March low of 651.50, more than doubling in value over the past nine months
Silver soars to record Rs 1,78,649. What powered the rally and how close is Rs 2 lakh target?
Silver futures on MCX hit a new record on Monday, with March 2026 contracts touching 1,78,649 per kg. The surge follows strong recent momentum an
First day of Winter session: Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned till 12 noon
Speaker Om Birla said this was the first day of the Winter session and he expected that there should be a positive and active participation by th
Need framework to deal with challenge of biological weapons: Jaishankar
NEW DELHI: India on Monday pitched for a global mechanism to check any possible misuse of biological weapons in view of the uncertain internation
Gold price today: Yellow metal rises; check 24K, 22K city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune and more
Gold and silver futures opened strongly on Monday, buoyed by a weakening dollar, anticipated US Federal Reserve rate cuts, and a depreciating rup
Indian rupee hits record low of 89.76 against US dollar
The Indian rupee has hit a new all-time low against the US dollar, hitting 89.76 in today's market session.
Explainer: Making sense of Indias 8.2% growth - and IMFs C on GDP data
India's economy is reportedly growing at an impressive 8.2%, yet the IMF has assigned its national accounts a 'C' grade due to methodological wea
Will AI-driven volatility continue to shape US market sentiment this week?
AI-driven volatility is expected to remain a key force in shaping U.S. market sentiment this week as investors weigh AI profitability concerns, t
Godrej Properties buys 5 acre land in Hyderabad to build Rs 4,150 crore worth housing project
In a regulatory filing on Monday, the company stated that it participated in an e-auction conducted by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Aut
Hindustan Zinc shares surge 3% in early trade. Heres why
The stock rose over 3% in early trade to 501 (near its 52-week high of 546.95 recorded earlier) against the previous close of 485.45.
Ditwah weakens a round, closest to Chennai by noon
The deep depression is likely to move slowly northwards parallel to north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry and south Andhra Pradesh coasts and weaken anothe
ED issue notice to Kerala CM in 2150 crore KIIFB Masala Bond case
The probe is related to the end-use of 2,000 crore raised by KIIFB through masala bonds, and its compliance with the FEMA norms
State Bank of India is experiencing a strong year, with shares up nearly 25% in 2025, outperforming private peers. This growth is fueled by a fav
2026 Oil Outlook: Will OPEC+ cut again to support prices?
OPEC+ is expected to stay cautious in 2026 as sanctioned supply, peace talks, and uncertain inventories cloud the global oil outlook and may prom
The Mutual Fund Advisor: Investing in your first mutual fund? Start simple, not clever
New investors often err by picking too many flashy, high-return funds. Experts advise starting with one diversified, stable fund like a flexi-cap
The Indian rupee opened at 89.45 against the US dollar, trading in a narrow range as equity gains were countered by rising crude oil prices and f
The government has listed a total of 13 Bills for consideration during the Winter Session, many of which have not been examined by a Standing Com
Rupee hits record low of 89.73 vs USD amid weak flows, trade deal woes
The Indian rupee hit a new low against the dollar, despite strong economic growth figures. Unfavorable trade and portfolio flows, coupled with th
Jaya Bachchan on Respect and Media Etiquette Debate
Jaya Bachchan sparks a debate on media respect The post Jaya Bachchan on Respect and Media Etiquette Debate appeared first on Business Of Cinema
Commodity playbook: How treasury reopening, firm dollar, and Fed signals are shaping the road ahead
Global commodities face heightened volatility as the US Treasurys reopening, a firm dollar, and uncertain Fed rate-cut timing shape price trends.
Opposition using Parliament to vent out frustration: PM Modi
PM Modi said the session must not become a stage for political theatrics but a platform for constructive and result-driven debate
Paytm shares jump over 3%, extending fourth straight day of gains. Here's why
Paytm shares rose sharply on Monday, extending their fourth straight session of gains after One97 Communications announced full ownership of thre
Good money managers: Smart Money Moves for Modern women - top 6 points
Women possess strong financial management skills but are often sidelined in critical decisions, limiting their freedom. This article provides a r
India's factory growth slows to nine-month low as US tariffs dent demand, PMI shows
India's manufacturing sector experienced a slowdown in November. Growth reached a nine-month low. This deceleration was attributed to stiff U.S.
Aequs will open its Rs 921.81-crore IPO on December 3, with grey market premiums surging to about 35%, indicating strong investor appetite. Price
Meesho IPO: How the women-powered platform left Amazon and Flipkart chasing discounts
Meesho has emerged as Indias largest e-commerce marketplace by tapping millions of value-conscious shoppers in small towns. Built on low prices,
Bank Nifty crosses 60,000 for first time ever
The Bank Nifty index, a key barometer of India's banking sector performance, has hit an all-time high of 60,114.05 today.
Broader upside ahead; midcaps, NBFCs and autos to lead next market leg: Nirav Sheth
Indian markets are set for more highs as earnings strengthen and valuations turn reasonable, says Emkay Globals Nirav Sheth. Broader markets, NBF
India bonds fall as doubts over rate cut grows ahead of RBI meet
Indian government bonds saw a decline on Monday. Traders adjusted positions ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's policy decision. Stronger-than-e
