Pension AUM in India to reach ₹118 lakh crore by 2030
India’s pension assets under management (AUM) are projected to reach Rs 118 lakh crore by 2030, with the National Pension System (NPS) accounting for approximately 25% of this total, according to an IndoUS Tribune report. The NPS private sector AUM has witnessed substantial
Buying Treasuries – T-Bills & T-Notes
By: Dr. K C Gupta TREASURIES compete well with CDs, yet many hesitate to buy them. There are T-Bills (maturities up to 1 yr), T-Notes (1+ to 10 yrs), T-Bonds (10+ to 30 yrs), Zero-coupon (Zeros), inflation-protected TIPS, floating-rate FRNs (2 yrs; weekly
US chip tariffs: No major short-term impact on India
India is unlikely to face any significant short-term consequences due to the recent US tariffs on semiconductors, as the country is not a major exporter of chips to the US, said the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) on Thursday. According to Ashok
India-Qatar strategic partnership to boost trade and investment: FIEO
The strengthened strategic partnership between India and Qatar is expected to drive deeper economic cooperation, facilitating increased trade and investment flows, the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) stated on Wednesday. FIEO President Ashwani Kumar highlighted the key outcomes of the visit, emphasizing
Assam Chief Minister meets Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Tuesday to discuss the upcoming investment summit, Advantage Assam 2. Taking to social media platform X, CM Sarma shared, “Today in New Delhi, I had the honour
Tesla expands hiring in India after Musk-Modi meeting
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US, Tesla, led by Elon Musk, has accelerated its hiring process in India, signaling its imminent market entry. Musk recently met with PM Modi in Washington, DC, where they discussed various topics, including space exploration,
Senior Seoul trade official heads to US for talks on Trump tariffs
South Korea’s Deputy Trade Minister Park Jong-won departed for Washington on Monday to discuss new U.S. tariffs and trade policies under President Donald Trump, his office announced. During his five-day visit, Park will meet officials from the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S.
OpenAI rejects Elon Musk’s $97.4 billion acquisition bid
OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, has officially rejected billionaire Elon Musk’s $97.4 billion offer to acquire the nonprofit company. In a statement on X, OpenAI Board Chair Bret Taylor dismissed Musk’s proposal as an attempt to “disrupt his competition.” “OpenAI is not for
President Murmu at BIT-Mesra’s Platinum Jubilee
President Droupadi Murmu will participate in the platinum jubilee celebrations of the Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra in Ranchi on Saturday, marking 75 years of academic excellence, research, and technological innovation. The President’s visit has led to extensive security arrangements and traffic
Personal finance insights: Market sentiments, investment strategies & economic trends
By: Dr K C Gupta SENTIMENTSAAII Bull-Bear Spread -9.5% (below average)$NYA50R, NYSE %Above 50-dMA 50.72% (positive, barely)$SPXA50R, SP500 %Above 50-dMA 50.60% (positive, barely)Delta MSI 50.9% (positive, barely) ICI Fund Allocations (Cumulative)OEFs & ETFs: Stocks 60.54%, Hybrids 4.24%, Bonds 17.58%, M-Mkt 17.64% INTEREST RATESCME FedWatchCycle
CM Mohan Yadav to meet industrialists in Delhi ahead of Global Investors Summit
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will hold one-on-one and roundtable meetings with industrialists at the Taj Hotel in New Delhi on Wednesday as part of the final preparations for the upcoming Global Investors Summit (GIS) 2025 in Bhopal. As a curtain-raiser to
India happy to host next AI Action Summit: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Tuesday that India would be happy to host the next AI Action Summit, aiming to build on the momentum generated at the current event in Paris. In his concluding address, PM Modi highlighted the strong consensus among
India and France can make a difference amid fast-changing global economy: EAM Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday emphasized that amid the rapidly evolving global economy, India and France have the potential to make a significant impact, including by motivating the rest of the European Union (EU). Speaking at the India-France CEO Forum
Google CEO Sundar Pichai ‘Delighted’ to Meet PM Modi, Discusses AI Opportunities for India
Google CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted the “incredible opportunities” that artificial intelligence (AI) will bring to India after meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris. The Alphabet CEO also emphasized the potential for close collaboration
PM Modi Thanks People of Marseille for Role in Veer Savarkar’s Escape
After co-chairing the AI Action Summit in Paris, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Marseille on Tuesday (local time) for a series of engagements in the city. PM Modi expressed gratitude to the people of Marseille for their
PM Modi Pitches India for Investment Among French Business Leaders at Paris CEO Forum
Addressing the 14th India-France CEO Forum in Paris on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India as a preferred global investment destination, citing the “ecosystem of stable and predictable policy” established under his leadership over the last decade. He urged global investors to
India-Israel Partnership Built on Shared Values of Democracy, Economic Resilience: Minister
Reaffirming India’s commitment to becoming a $30-35 trillion economy by 2047, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal highlighted the growing India-Israel partnership, built on shared values of democracy, economic resilience, and technological advancement. He also underscored India’s zero-tolerance policy on terrorism
India and International Solar Alliance discuss sustainable energy initiatives in Denmark
India engaged in discussions with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) in Denmark on sustainable renewable energy initiatives, aiming to attract global funding and technology from both nations. The Indian envoy to Denmark met with top officials of the ISA in Copenhagen to explore
Trump suspends US Foreign Corruption Act; Adani Group stocks surge
After US President Donald Trump signed an executive order halting the enforcement of a law that prohibits US companies from bribing foreign officials, citing competitive disadvantages for American firms, all listed stocks of the Adani Group saw substantial gains on Tuesday. Trump’s executive
Macron’s Paris soirée brings together PM Modi, US Vice President Vance
French President Emmanuel Macron greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a warm embrace upon his arrival in Paris for a dinner at the Elysee Palace. Macron welcomed Modi as they exchanged friendly remarks before beginning discussions. The high-profile dinner also saw the presence