Banking And Finance
Gold loans soar in India, but it’s southern households leading the charge
have expanded fourfold since March 2022, emerging as the second-largest segment in the after housing loans, with an outstanding value of ₹16.8 lakh crore. However, this rapid growth has been…
Don’t let these 5 mistakes weaken your term insurance cover
Buying term insurance often feels like ticking an important box in your financial plan. It promises peace of mind that your family will be financially secure even if something happens…
8th Pay Commission: Unions push for Rs 69,000 minimum pay and 6% annual hike
Central government employees may see a major overhaul in salaries and benefits if the is accepted. The draft committee of the National Council (Joint Consultative Machinery), known as NC-JCM, has…
I lost Rs 10,000 in a week as war hit stock markets. Why I didn’t stop my SIPs
A few weeks ago, I watched my portfolio bleed for days amid the ongoing West Asia war and found myself asking a question I hadn’t asked in years: should I…
Market
Ruchit Jain of Motilal Oswal suggests Tata Power, Siemens shares to buy in the near-term
Stock market today: The domestic benchmark indices, the Nifty 50 and Sensex, rose on Wednesday, April 15, influenced by gains in other Asian markets, as oil prices dipped below $100…
US-Iran war impact: BNB Paribas cuts Nifty 2026 target by 11%, lists 15 stocks to buy amid ongoing Middle East conflict
US-Iran war: Brokerage firm BNP Paribas, in its latest report titled ‘India Strategy’, said that it has trimmed its Nifty target for 2026 by 11%, down to 25,500 from the…
Sensex surges nearly 9% in April so far: These 5 factors will hold the key to a sustained rally in 2026
The Indian stock market has seen healthy gains in April, largely due to the diplomatic efforts towards ending the conflict in West Asia and a downtick in crude oil prices.…
Solar stock Fujiyama Power Systems rise 6% amid stock market rally. Do you own?
Shares of Fujiyama Power Systems Ltd jumped nearly 6% on Wednesday, April 15, bucking broader volatility and tracking positive trends in the domestic equity market. The rally came as benchmark…
Market
Air India asks Tata, Singapore Air for funds after $2.4 billion loss
Air India Ltd. racked up a wider-than-expected annual loss of more than 220 billion rupees ($2.4 billion), prompting the company to seek financial aid from its shareholders, according to people…
Luxury brands book sales drop as West Asia war takes toll on airport shopping
From DFS to Avolta, duty-free stores selling premium perfumes and spirits to big spenders are feeling the pinch as conflict in the Middle East shuts airports and curbs travel to…
Chhattisgarh Vedanta power plant blast: Death toll rises to 14; Congress demands judicial probe
The death toll in a blast at the Vedanta power plant in Chhattisgarh’s Sakti district has gone up to 14 with one more worker succumbing to injuries, police said on…
US protests Adani plan to shift cargo carriers to Navi Mumbai Airport
The US is opposing the Adani Group’s attempt to shift cargo carriers to its new airport outside Mumbai, people familiar with the matter said, in a dispute that underscores concerns…
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