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- Nifty bullish, could touch 23,800: Analystson March 24, 2025 at 12:20 AM
On weekly chart, the index has formed a long bullish candle. The FII long-short ratio stands at 0.47, indicating short-covering by FIIs. The index has closed above the declining channel from its all-time high of 26,277 on weekly chart, signaling the potential for further upward movement towards 23,800 and 24,000.
- There is lot of uncertainty; cash holdings are rising: Ronald O'Hanley, State Streeton March 24, 2025 at 12:06 AM
The best word to describe the situation is the one you just used: uncertainty. Remember, it's less than 60 days into this administration. And a lot has been flooded into the marketplace. There's been a lot of executive orders.
- FPIs slash bearish derivatives positionson March 23, 2025 at 11:58 PM
The ratio rose to 0.47 on Friday from 0.21-0.23 in the week before last, according to data from Axis Securities. The reading had been low - mostly in the range of 0.12 to 0.22 - in the past five months as foreigners had been maintaining bearish futures bets at near-record levels in the period, while simultaneously pruning their shareholdings.
- Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Has a Sleepy Box Office Starton March 23, 2025 at 11:57 PM
The polarizing remake collected $43 million, a weak result compared with openings for similar Disney films.
- Stumbling stock market raises spectre of dot-com era reckoningon March 23, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Echoes of that era are reverberating now. The technology this time is artificial intelligence. After a wild stock market rally that sent the S&P 500 soaring 72% from its trough in October 2022 to its peak last month, adding more than $22 trillion of market value in the process, signs of trouble are emerging. Stocks are starting to sink, with the Nasdaq 100 losing more than 10% to fall into a correction and S&P 500 briefly dropping to that level. And the symmetry is raising frightening memories from a quarter century ago.
- DoorDash Announces ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Partnership With Klarnaon March 23, 2025 at 8:18 PM
DoorDash said the arrangement with the financial tech service Klarna would allow customers to defer payments on orders such as takeout from restaurants, makeup and electronics.
- Banks block Indian promoters' foreign NBFC planson March 23, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Large private sector banks in India are blocking Indian promoters' plans to establish investment companies abroad due to concerns of sidestepping foreign currency regulations. Offshore entities can move significantly higher amounts compared to the liberalised remittance scheme, raising concerns of misuse for personal use.
- Huge Rush At New Delhi Railway Station Amid Delay In Departure Of Trainson March 23, 2025 at 5:48 PM
According to the police, no injury was reported. However, there was an extra rush at the railway station due to delay of a few trains.
- Piyush Goyal Hails India’s Doubling Of GDP To $4.3 Trillion In Last 10 Yearson March 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The Minister highlighted that the growth rate surpasses major global economies like the United States, China, Germany, the United Kingdom, and France.
- George Foreman Turned a Home Grill Into a Culinary Heavyweighton March 23, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The former boxer transformed American cooking, and himself, with an appliance that remains a cultural touchstone.
- SBI Capital Markets appoints Amrendra Singh as head of ECMon March 23, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Amrendra Singh has been appointed as the new head of equity capital markets at SBI Capital Markets, succeeding Deepak Kaushik. Singh has been with the SBI group for nearly 25 years, holding various leadership roles. He is a CFA charterholder with a focus on banking innovation, risk management, and global financial services enhancement.
- SEBI Panel Soon To Work On Conflict Of Interest Rules For Board Members: Reporton March 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Earlier this month, new SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey had said that the regulator will reveal any conflict of interests of its board members. T
- The Online Casinos That Can Operate as Long as They Say They Aren’t Actually Casinoson March 23, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Policing loopholes in gambling law can be challenging, and most states have been slow to adapt.
- Living In Metro City? Here’s Why Your Health Insurance Costs Moreon March 23, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Your insurance premium isn’t just based on your age, medical history, or coverage amount—there’s another factor you might not have considered.
- Tamil Nadu Benefits The Most From PLI Scheme, Says FM Sitharamanon March 23, 2025 at 12:22 PM
FM Sitharaman further stated that Tamil Nadu is the second-largest recipient of PLI incentives for automobile and auto component manufacturing.
- THIS Tech Giant Topped H-1B Approvals In 2024— It’s Not Infosys, TCS, Or Microsofton March 23, 2025 at 11:44 AM
The Trump administration is introducing changes to the H-1B visa program which allows U.S employers to hire skilled foreign workers for specialised roles.
- A U.S. Investor Helped Build Russia’s Economy. He Was Jailed on Bogus Charges.on March 23, 2025 at 11:32 AM
As President Trump promotes renewed business ties with Russia, an American investor has a warning: Anyone there can become a pawn.
- Public Sector Banks' Dividend Payout Rises 33 Per Cent In FY24: Centreon March 23, 2025 at 10:55 AM
In FY24, 12 PSBs collectively earned their highest-ever net profit of Rs 1.41 lakh crore, compared to Rs 1.05 lakh crore in FY23. During the first nine months of FY24 alone, these banks had already earned Rs 1.29 lakh crore in profit.
- GST Officials Step Up Drive To Register More Traders Under Tax Regimeon March 23, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Over the course of the campaign, more than 2,000 queries from traders were addressed by GST officers, who provided assistance with the registration process.
- ‘Sesame Street’ Faces Uncertain Future Amid Funding Cuts and Layoffson March 23, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind “Sesame Street,” is confronting what executives have described as a “perfect storm” of problems.
- Boeing Cuts 180 Jobs In Bengaluru As Part Of Global Workforce Reductionon March 23, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Boeing which has around 7,000 employees in India and considers the country a key market.
- India To Drive 6 Per Cent Of Global Trade Growth, Securing Third Place Worldwide Behind US And China: Reporton March 23, 2025 at 7:43 AM
The report highlighted that India was only the 13th largest participant in international trade in 2024, but its trade volume grew at a 5.2 per cent compound annual rate from 2019 to 2024, while global trade grew at only a 2.0 per cent rate.
- India’s Aviation Sector Reflects Stable Outlook Amid Rising Air Trafficon March 23, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Newly launched airline Akasa Air carried 6.59 lakh to get a 4.7 per cent share of the market pie while Ajay Singh-led budget airline SpiceJet flew 4.54 lakh passengers which gives it a market share of 3.2 per cent,
- Trade Tariffs: India Has Strong Advantage In High-Value Manufacturing, Exportson March 23, 2025 at 5:16 AM
This move aims to strengthen India’s electronics manufacturing sector with mobile phones, smart LED TVs, and other devices more affordable while enhancing the country’s role in global supply chains.
- Digitisation, Reforms, Financial Inclusion Among Factors In India Doubling its GDP in 10 Years, Say Expertson March 23, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Earlier in the day, referring to the IMF data, BJP leader Amit Malviya posted on the micro-blogging site X that India has reached a remarkable economic milestone, doubling its GDP from USD 2.1 trillion in 2015 to an impressive USD 4.3 trillion in 2025.
- How To Change Your PAN Card Photo Online & Offline: Check Step-by-Step Guideon March 23, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Updating your PAN card photo is a simple process.
- Netflix’s ‘Electric State’ Is No Hit, but the Streamer Doesn’t Mindon March 22, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The film’s struggles have elicited no more than a shrug inside the company, demonstrating how different Netflix is from traditional studios.
- As Tesla Protests Spread, Elon Musk Gets Ready to Enter the Restaurant Businesson March 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Two years ago, the Tesla leader and DOGE chief began to build a diner and drive-in theater in Los Angeles. Then he became a political lightning rod.
- Chomps Recalls Beef and Turkey Sticks Over ‘Pieces of Metal’ Complaintson March 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The snack sticks included in the recall were packaged at a single facility in Idaho from Jan. 16 through Jan. 23, the company said.
- Law Firm Bends in Face of Trump Demandson March 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Paul, Weiss — one of three law firms targeted by President Trump as part of his retribution campaign — said it resolved the conflict by agreeing to a range of commitments.
- China’s Tax Revenue Declines as Its Leaders Brace for Trump’s Tariffson March 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Tax revenues have fallen, leaving the government with less money to help consumers or exporters as Beijing braces for President Trump’s tariffs.
- Trump deporting people at a slower rate than Biden's last year in officeon March 22, 2025 at 4:34 PM
During his first month in office, President Trump deported 37,660 people, significantly fewer than the monthly average under Joe Biden's administration. Experts predict deportation rates will rise as Trump's administration expands avenues for arrests and removals, including military-assisted deportations and reshuffling ICE policies.
- Paul Weiss Deal With Trump Faces Backlash From Legal Professionon March 22, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Paul Weiss, a law firm targeted by President Trump, reached a deal to settle a conflict. Many in the legal field are condemning the agreement.
- Onion Prices To Rise? Govt Withdraws 20% Export Duty, Effective April 1on March 22, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The 20 per cent export duty which has now been removed was in place since September 13, 2024.
- Beijing simplifies marriages to encourage Chinese to wedon March 22, 2025 at 2:42 PM
China announced new measures to simplify the marriage registration process to reduce financial burdens on couples, aiming to address the declining marriage rates and low birth rates. Couples will now be able to register their marriages locally, addressing the inconvenience and expense of traveling to hometowns.
- India’s GDP Doubles In 10 Years, Set To Surpass Japan And Germany By 2027on March 22, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The GDP growth rate is the fastest among major economies, significantly outpacing advanced nations.
- How to Talk to a Neurodiverse Colleagueon March 22, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Work Friend reconsiders a past response. Plus, the best way to correct people who get your name wrong.
- A Montana Senator Seeks to Be Trump’s Voice in Beijingon March 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Senator Steve Daines said in an interview that in meetings with Chinese officials, he called for talks between President Trump and China’s leader, Xi Jinping.
- Businessman Loses Rs 1.15 Crore In Stock Market Scam – Here’s How To Stay Safeon March 22, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The businessman in the following weeks invested a total of Rs 65 lakh and believed that his money had grown to Rs 1.9 crore.
- Experts say US weather forecasts will worsen as DOGE cuts balloon launcheson March 22, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The National Weather Service is reducing critical weather balloon launches in eight northern locations, impacting forecast accuracy during severe weather season. The cuts, part of broader job reductions, are raising alarm among meteorologists who stress the importance of these balloons for accurate weather predictions.
- The Nonprofit Caught in the Fray of Trump’s Attacks on Big Lawon March 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
A federal inquiry into D.E.I. practices at 20 law firms zeroed in on SEO, a decades-old program that helps students land jobs on Wall Street.
- Stock Markets See Biggest Weekly Gain In 4 Years, Adopt ‘Buy On Dips’ Strategyon March 22, 2025 at 11:35 AM
The Nifty gained over 4 per cent, the highest weekly since February 2021. The Sensex also surged 4 per cent, the most since July 2022.
- Tariff war threatens to clobber Canada: FP video looks at the impact and solutionson March 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Watch former Foreign Affairs Minister, economists and chief executive on the best path forward
- Flights Resume at Heathrow After Substation Fire Shut Down Airporton March 22, 2025 at 10:51 AM
The blaze forced Britain’s largest airport to cancel or divert more than 1,000 flights on Friday and removed a linchpin of global air travel. Counterterrorism police were investigating the cause of the fire.
- How an Autopen Conspiracy Theory About Biden Went Viralon March 22, 2025 at 9:02 AM
A specious theory on pardons had help from the conservative Heritage Foundation before President Trump and right-wing influencers amplified it.
- Is Spring Break in Houston a #RecessionIndicator?on March 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
As experts look to unemployment or G.D.P., people online are turning to pop culture moments (like Will Smith’s new album or a new “Ted Lasso” season) as signs of economic instability.
- Egypt’s Giza pyramids mystery deepens: Radar finds underground structures twice as deep as the Eiffel Tower, stretching across 2 kmon March 22, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Scientists discovered a vast underground structure beneath the Pyramids of Giza using advanced radar technology. The system has multiple levels and geometric pathways. These findings challenge the belief that pyramids were only royal tombs. The subterranean network may have had a mechanical or energy-related function. Researchers want to excavate further, but permission is uncertain.
- 30 Metric Tonnes GI-Tagged Jaggery Exported To Bangladesh: Centreon March 22, 2025 at 8:46 AM
The FPO is engaged in exporting jaggery, sugarcane products, Basmati rice, and pulses.
- Rs 10,000 For One Mango? This UPSC Aspirant’s Experiment Transformed His Family’s Fortuneon March 22, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Sumanbai Gaikwad’s journey into mango farming began unexpectedly because of her son Nandkishore Gaikwad.
- Obamacare Could See Big Changes in 2026on March 22, 2025 at 3:16 AM
A proposed rule would restrict “eligibility, enrollment and affordability” in plans under the Affordable Care Act, health policy analysts say.
- Paul Weiss Chair Says Deal With Trump Adheres to Firm’s Principleson March 22, 2025 at 2:05 AM
In an email message, the law firm’s chairman, Brad Karp, reassured employees that its deal with President Trump was in keeping with its principles.
- Global travel chaos has airlines scrambling after fire forces Heathrow shutdownon March 22, 2025 at 12:53 AM
A fire at an electrical substation led to the closure of Heathrow, Europe's busiest airport, disrupting global travel. Though flights resumed, the incident caused widespread chaos, leaving tens of thousands stranded. Airlines and airport authorities are dealing with the aftermath while investigating the failure and its costs. Police ruled out suspicious activity.
- Meet Steve Davis, Elon Musk’s Top Lieutenant Who Oversees DOGEon March 22, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Steve Davis, a longtime Musk loyalist, is effectively the leader of the Department of Government Efficiency. Mr. Musk has likened him to chemotherapy.
- Inside Teen Vogue’s Interview With Vivian Wilson, Elon Musk’s Daughteron March 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Teen Vogue’s rollicking Q&A with Vivian Wilson offered insight into her life, her interests and her feelings about her famous father.
- Trump Attacks Reporting on Musk War Plans Meetingon March 21, 2025 at 10:54 PM
A planned Pentagon briefing, in which Elon Musk would learn military plans for any potential war with China, did not go forward after reports in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.
- K.W. Lee, Journalist Who Gave a Voice to Asian American Communities, Dies at 96on March 21, 2025 at 10:17 PM
His reporting sought to humanize and unite Asian Americans. It also led to the release of a Korean immigrant on death row.
- Trump Cleaves Student Loan and Special Education Services From Education Dept.on March 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
President Trump said Friday that he was tasking other government entities with core functions of the Education Department as he moves to dismantle an agency conservatives have long criticized.
- Robert Denham, Lawyer Who Steered Companies Through Crises, Dies at 79on March 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Among his rescues was teaming up with Warren Buffett to keep the investment bank Salomon Brothers afloat amid a bid-rigging scandal in the 1990s.
- From tariffs to taxes to foreign worker shortages: These are the issues small businesses are grappling with todayon March 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Introducing the Financial Post Small Business Roundtable, a recurring forum and part four of Postmedia's How Canada Wins series
- What Happens to Student Loans if the Education Dept. Closes?on March 21, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The White House released an executive order instructing the secretary of education to begin shutting down the department — but not to cancel your debt.
- How Bryan Johnson Exploited Employees With NDAson March 21, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Bryan Johnson, the longevity influencer, has curated a very specific image of himself, but our investigation found that he’s weaponized the use of confidentiality agreements. Kirsten Grind, an investigative business reporter at The New York Times, explains how Johnson used NDAs to silence people around him.
- Heathrow Shutdown Shows How Airline and Airport Chaos Can Quickly Spiralon March 21, 2025 at 5:49 PM
When crises occur, airline network operation centers go into overdrive, but managing the response is a delicate balance.
- Hudson's Bay gets court approval to start liquidating Monday at all but six storeson March 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The closure of HBC's stores could impact 9,360 employees and could “drastically” alter the dynamics of malls nationally
- Inside the Controversy Surrounding Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Remakeon March 21, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The dwarfs. The casting. The politics of the lead actress. And that wig! Is Disney’s live-action remake of the classic film doomed by culture war skirmishes?
- How Blueprint Founder Bryan Johnson Sought Control Via Confidentiality Agreementson March 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
That control is starting to fray as Mr. Johnson, a longevity guru known for performing experiments on his body, faces a backlash over the agreements.
- Cadillac Fairview loaned Hudson's Bay $200 million in 2023 to keep it afloat as anchor tenanton March 21, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Commercial real estate landlords brace for big vacant spaces if iconic retailer liquidates
- The Pentagon Draws Back the Curtains for Muskon March 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The billionaire was set to be briefed on the military’s closely guarded playbooks on China, raising new questions about his power and access.
- Posthaste: A recession is headed Canada's way and it's likely coming sooner than you think, says reporton March 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Desjardins economists expect any current tariff exemptions to end in April hitting the economy hard
- Airlines Scramble to Rebook Travelers After Canceling Heathrow Flightson March 21, 2025 at 11:32 AM
About 80 airlines operate at the airport, London’s busiest travel hub.
- Lapham’s Quarterly to Be Acquired by Bard Collegeon March 21, 2025 at 9:02 AM
The beloved magazine started by Lewis Lapham, who died last year, is being acquired by Bard College.
- American Travel Anxiety Grows for Those Headed Abroadon March 21, 2025 at 9:02 AM
In light of recent American foreign policy decisions, many U.S. travelers are concerned about how they will be perceived abroad.
- Trump and China Clash Over Panama Canal in Test of Hong Kong’s Statuson March 21, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Beijing’s threat to stop a tycoon’s sale of his ports business has dealmakers wondering if they can still operate without political interference.
- David Leonhardt Departs The Morning for Times Opinionon March 21, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Five years after founding The Times’s flagship newsletter, Mr. Leonhardt recently began a new role on Opinion, overseeing the editing and writing of the paper’s editorials.
- Why the Shipping Industry Isn’t Rushing Back to the Red Seaon March 21, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The companies that operate large container ships say they plan to keep going around Africa as violence flares in the region.
- Family of Boeing Whistle-Blower Who Killed Himself Sues Companyon March 20, 2025 at 10:26 PM
The lawsuit argues that Boeing should be held responsible for the death of John Barnett, who had raised concerns about safety.
- As Fox Gets a Trump Bump, Bret Baier Closes In on His Broadcast Rivalson March 20, 2025 at 9:49 PM
“I don’t think it’s bad to have the commander in chief be a regular viewer of the show,” the anchor said in an interview.
- Washington Post Alumni Urged Jeff Bezos to Replace CEO Will Lewison March 20, 2025 at 8:54 PM
An emailed message underscores a divide between the chief executive, Will Lewis, and the people who helped build The Post into a force in American journalism.
- What to Know About Crossing the U.S. Border as an International Visitoron March 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Incidents of travelers being denied entry into the United States in recent weeks have sparked concern over what to expect at airports and other border crossings.
- Jeffrey Bruce Klein, a Founder and Editor of Mother Jones, Dies at 77on March 20, 2025 at 7:04 PM
He was one of four journalists who started the muckraking progressive magazine in 1976. He returned as its editor in chief in the 1990s.
- Defence investments will be winners in Trump world: Teachers' CEOon March 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Trade wars and geopolitical unrest injecting uncertainty, hard choices into the investing game for pensions
- Bank of Canada will pause in April: Desjardinson March 20, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Watch Jimmy Jean on where Canada's economy is headed
- Bank of England Cautious Amid Economic Uncertainty and Rising Billson March 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Policymakers held interest rates at 4.5 percent on Thursday as they warned of rising economic uncertainty. Households are also bracing for higher utility costs starting next month.
- Lisa Bishop-Spencer: Canada's food system is an international powerhouse that needs to be cultivated in the face of trade war uncertaintyon March 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Opinion: Canada has never been a nation that boasts for the sake of it, but we have every reason to stand tall when it comes to our food system
- Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Regulator Puts 35 Workers on Leaveon March 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The National Treasury Employees Union said there had been no advance notice for the employees, who work in consumer protection, equal opportunity and research units.
- Tesla Recalls Nearly All Cybertrucks Over Stainless Steel Panels Falling Offon March 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The recall of about 46,000 vehicles includes all models that were manufactured from November 2023, when the Cybertruck was first produced, through February.
- Bank of Canada will work to minimize risk in face of trade war, Macklem sayson March 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Usual ‘forward-looking’ approach too difficult amid uncertainty
- Powell’s ‘Transitory’ Inflation Call Revives Memories of Pandemicon March 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Investors cheered the Federal Reserve chair’s assessment. But some economists fear a case of déjà vu.
- Why the Fed’s Job May Get a Lot More Difficulton March 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
President Trump’s plans risk stoking inflation and denting growth, an undesirable combination that economists warn could lead to much tougher trade-offs for the central bank.
- Office Market Poised to Rebound as Work From Home Policies Endon March 20, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Sales of office buildings jumped nearly 21 percent last year, and leasing activity is up, too. Companies are looking for more space as work-from-home policies peter out.
- 'Ridiculous, intellectually weak': How French Embassy's social media post criticising Tulsi Gabbard's remarks on Bangladesh sparked a stormon March 20, 2025 at 4:02 AM
The France embassy in Dhaka labeled as baseless and weak claims that it supports Bangladesh's criticism of US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard’s comments on minority persecution in Bangladesh. Gabbard stated US concerns about the issue, emphasizing joint efforts with PM Modi to defeat Islamist terrorism. Bangladesh defended its inclusive Islamic practices and progress against extremism.
- Musk Donates to G.O.P. Members of Congress Who Support Impeaching Judgeson March 20, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Amid a controversy over whether President Trump will abide by court rulings, Elon Musk gave the maximum to the campaigns of Republicans who back ousting judges who impede the administration.
- Donald Trump Jr. Mixes Business and Politics in Serbia, as Protests There Rageon March 19, 2025 at 11:45 PM
President Trump’s oldest son visited Belgrade, the site of a Trump International Hotel project, and pushed back on calls for the country’s president to resign.
- Ben & Jerry’s Accuses Unilever of Firing Its C.E.O. for Political Reasonson March 19, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Ben & Jerry’s said in a court filing that its parent company had ousted its chief executive, David Stever, without approval from the ice cream maker’s board.
- Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady, but Trump’s Tariffs Could Slow Inflation Progresson March 19, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Tariffs took center stage during the news conference with Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, on Wednesday.
- Trump Administration Lifts Ban on Sugar Company Central Romana Over Forced Laboron March 19, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Labor groups said working conditions had not changed enough to warrant the removal. The company is partly owned by donors to President Trump.
- Poilievre promises to fast-track 'Ring of Fire' mining project in northern Ontarioon March 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Conservative leader said he would approve all permits to unlock mining in the area within six months
- The Word Executives Are Using to Describe Trump’s Tariff Policyon March 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Trade policy is “fluid” right now, and corporate America is trying to keep up with it.
- How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards, Savings and Moreon March 19, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.
- 19,826 km roads constructed so far under Bharatmala: Nitin Gadkarion March 14, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari informed that 26,425 km of Bharatmala projects have been awarded, with 19,826 km constructed. High-speed corridors are enhancing logistics and travel efficiency. Smart technology and regular safety audits ensure road quality and safety in the National Highways development under the PM Gati Shakti initiative.
- RBI may go for 75 bps rate cut this fiscal, 25 bps each in April, June and October 2025: Reporton March 13, 2025 at 5:58 AM
SBI research predicts a 75 basis points rate cut in FY25 due to low inflation. Inflation is expected to be 3.9% in the fourth quarter and average 4.7% for the year. Industrial production grew to 5% in January 2025. Corporate revenue increased by 6.2% in Q3 FY25. Rising imported inflation and global uncertainties remain concerns.
- Growth in net sales of FDI cos moderated to 9.3 pc in FY24: RBIon March 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The RBI reported a moderation in net sales growth of select FDI companies to 9.3% in 2023-24 from 20.3% the previous year, attributed to the normalization of post-pandemic demand. Despite lower sales growth, cost rationalization led to a 20.4% increase in operating profits.
- Govt seeks House nod for extra ₹51,463 cr spendingon March 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The Indian government has sought parliamentary approval for an additional net expenditure of ₹51,463 crore for the current fiscal year, on top of a previous approval of ₹44,143 crore. Despite this, the fiscal deficit is expected to be contained at 4.8% of GDP due to higher nominal GDP estimates.
- India's agri sector just can't stay closed: US Commerce Secretary Urges India to Open the sector for better bilateral tieson March 8, 2025 at 9:46 AM
US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick urged India to open up its agriculture sector for trade. Lutnick discussed a potential bilateral deal between India and the US, highlighting that a trade agreement would benefit both countries. He also addressed the need for India to reduce reliance on Russian military equipment and improve its relationship with the US.
- India considers lowering import duties on American walnuts, almonds, apples, and cranberrieson March 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
India may lower or eliminate import duties on American walnuts, almonds, apples, and cranberries to enhance trade relations with the US. Talks are ongoing with negotiators in Washington. India aims for a bilateral trade deal by the end of the year with a target of $500 billion in bilateral trade by 2030.
- BJP accuses Kejriwal of sending voters hoax calls to misleadon January 26, 2025 at 12:22 PM
BJP has accused Arvind Kejriwal of orchestrating hoax calls to mislead voters, alleging that the AAP is claiming votes are being cut by the BJP to support AAP. They also allege distribution of money in slum areas and raised concerns about voter data confidentiality, demanding an investigation.
- Jamnagar's SME IPO gets highest listing premium of 387% in 2024, 15th multibagger debut of the yearon May 14, 2024 at 9:12 AM
Winsol Engineers, based in Jamnagar, achieved the highest premium on listing this year, aligning with expectations. Its stock debuted with an impressive premium of nearly 387% over the issue price on Tuesday, marking one of the strongest listings in recent memory.
- SRM Contractors sets IPO price band at Rs 200-210 per share; issue to open on March 26on March 21, 2024 at 11:06 AM
SRM Contractors IPO will open for subscription on March 26. The company is looking to raise Rs 130 crore. It has set the price band of Rs 200-210 per share for the IPO.
- Lok Sabha election 2024: Maharashtra get interesting after splits in Shiv Sena, NCPon March 17, 2024 at 6:46 AM
Lok Sabha election 2024: The BJP-Shiv Sena won 41 of the 48 seats in the 2019 polls, but the Sena has split since and a vast majority of the Bal Thackeray-founded party is now allied with the BJP. The Nationalist Congress Party also split as well with Ajit Pawar joining the ruling alliance in the state, led by Eknath Shinde. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP emerged the top party with 23 seats, followed by the undivided Sena with 18.
- Modi charisma key factor in BJP's bid to retain all 26 seats in Gujaraton March 16, 2024 at 3:05 PM
Gujarat's upcoming Lok Sabha elections are influenced by PM Narendra Modi's charisma, anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, education, healthcare challenges, and BJP's endeavor to secure all 26 seats. Lok Sabha polls in Gujarat will be held in a single phase on May 7. Counting of votes will be held on June 4. Anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, education and healthcare facilities are some of the other important issues in the election, where the ruling BJP in Gujarat will attempt to retain all the 26 Lok Sabha seats it won in 2019.
- Implementation of 'guarantees', decline of BRS favour Congress in Telangana, BJP aiming for better showon March 16, 2024 at 12:18 PM
The BJP, riding high on its growing voter base in Telangana, is now aiming to win over 12 out of the total 17 seats and 35 per cent vote share, in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The party doubled its vote share to nearly 14 per cent resulting in eight seats in the assembly elections held on November 30, last year. BRS, which ruled the state for about a decade since its emergence, is low on morale following the defeat, even as its founder and former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's daughter K Kavitha was arrested on the eve of poll dates announcement, adding insult to the injury.
- Kavitha arrest before polls may hit BRS morale, hasten desertions; party calls for protests tomorrowon March 15, 2024 at 4:27 PM
Kavitha's arrest before Lok Sabha elections may psychologically impact BRS party. Meanwhile, fomer minister Harish Rao announced protests in the state. Moreover, desertion of MPs and leaders who are not contesting polls adds to party's troubles. Nagesh Kumar predictsed that more desertions could happen due to Kavitha's arrest.
- A mysterious "push" probably behind Mamata Banerjee's fall, suggests hospital directoron March 15, 2024 at 1:29 AM
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee clarified that her fall at home was due to a 'sensation of push.' Initial reports suggested she fell due to 'some push from behind,' leading to injuries on her forehead and nose. Banerjee received treatment at SSKM Hospital and is reported to be clinically stable. The incident sparked speculation, but the police confirmed no complaint has been lodged. Banerjee has suffered injuries in the past and is under a "Z+ category" security cover.
- Despite promoter stake sale, these 7 stocks clocked double-digit gains in 2 monthson February 26, 2024 at 4:16 AM
ETMarkets scanned through the quarterly shareholding of promoters, and found seven companies where the holding came down sharply on a sequential basis, while the stocks have gained up to 55% so far in 2024.
- Standard Chartered doesn’t see rupee cross 84 even if dollar climbson September 29, 2023 at 9:31 AM
“The Reserve Bank of India has been protecting rupee from depreciating very sharply,” Parul Mittal Sinha, head of India financial markets at the lender said on Bloomberg TV Friday. The monetary authority has “been following the stated policy of containing volatility in the rupee,” she said.
- Coffee Day Enterprises Q1 Results: Firm swings to black, reports Rs 23 crore profiton August 15, 2023 at 7:25 AM
Revenue from operations was at Rs 247.29 crore during the quarter under review. It was at Rs 210.49 crore in the year-ago period.
- Selective in pharma and capital goods; will move to overweight in IT on weakness: Trideep Bhattacharyaon August 15, 2023 at 5:35 AM
“From an asset allocation perspective, a slightly longer-term answer to your question is yes, inflation is likely to be stickier and hence, while rates might have peaked, coming down might take some time. The asset allocation needs to be thought about in that context.”
- Apple faces Indian engineer’s bias lawsuiton March 25, 2021 at 5:44 PM
Anita Nariani Schulze is part of the Sindhi minority. Her complaint alleges that her senior and direct managers, both male, consistently excluded her from meetings while inviting her male counterparts, criticised her, micromanaged her work and deprived her of bonuses, despite positive performance evaluations and significant team contributions.
- Despite transatlantic 'love fest', EU charts third way in ties with US and Chinaon March 12, 2021 at 11:23 AM
But two senior envoys who attended said there was no direct response from the ministers gathered in Brussels when Blinken said: "We must push back on China together and show strength in unity."
- Twitter's India policy head to step down; will transition in Marchon February 7, 2021 at 7:31 AM
This comes as the San-Francisco based firm is at the receiving end of the Indian government over an issue of blocking and unblocking certain handles tweeting about farmer protests.
- Govt may keep Rs 7,500 cr outlay for IT hardware manufacturing under PLI schemeon January 18, 2021 at 4:11 PM
Foreign companies looking for incentives under the scheme may have to invest Rs 500 crore over four years, while the threshold for domestic firms is likely to be around Rs 20 crore for five years, the source who did not wish to be named said.