Sensex Hits All-Time High, Driven by PSU Bank and Metal Stocks
Indian equity indices opened with gains on Monday, buoyed by expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut, which has further bolstered market sentiment. At 9:44 a.m., the Sensex was up 258 points or 0.31% at 83,149, while the Nifty increased by 81
Bajaj Housing Finance Makes Debut at ₹150, Trading at 114% Premium Over Issue Price
Bajaj Housing Finance Limited made its debut on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) at ₹150 per share, reflecting a 114% premium over its issue price of ₹70 per share. The Bajaj Group’s housing finance subsidiary attracted significant attention,
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Egypt Urges Overhaul of Global Financial System
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has called for a restructuring of the global financial system and greater involvement of developing countries in economic decision-making processes. In a virtual address at the UN event “Global Call on the Summit of the Future” on Thursday, Sisi
Complaint Filed Against CM Siddaramaiah for Rs 68 Crore Fraud in MLAs/MPs Court
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah faces new legal troubles as a private complaint has been filed against him and others in the Special Court for MLAs/MPs in Bengaluru, alleging a fraud exceeding Rs 68 crore involving the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). On Friday,
India Advances to Tier 1 in Global Cybersecurity Index 2024
India has ascended to Tier 1 in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024, released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This top tier highlights India’s role-model status in cybersecurity through its significant commitments and impacts. The updated GCI 2024 introduces a new five-tier
India’s industrial production sees a 4.8% increase in July
India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew by 4.8% in July, up from 4.7% in June, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Thursday. The growth rates across the major sectors were as follows: mining at 3.7%, manufacturing at 4.6%,
Time for Action: PM Modi Urges Global Cooperation to Advance Green Hydrogen
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged for global cooperation to advance green hydrogen production, highlighting India’s ambition to become a global leader in this renewable energy source. Speaking virtually at the ‘Second International Conference on Green Hydrogen,’ PM Modi underscored green hydrogen’s potential in
Apple Hits $5 Billion in iPhone Exports from India for April-August Period
Boosted by the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, Apple has achieved approximately $5 billion in iPhone exports from India for the April-August period of this fiscal year. This represents a significant increase of over 50 percent compared to the same period in the previous
U.S. and India forge partnership to strengthen semiconductor supply chain
The U.S. Department of State is collaborating with India’s Semiconductor Mission, part of the Ministry of Electronics and IT, to explore and enhance global semiconductor supply chain opportunities. This initiative, supported by the International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund created by the
India and UAE Strengthen Strategic Partnership During Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Visit to Delhi
On Monday, President Droupadi Murmu welcomed Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, to Rashtrapati Bhavan, highlighting the “historic yet forward-looking” bilateral relationship between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). She noted how visionary leadership
How Is Your Credit Score?
YBB Personal Finance You may not realize how extensively the credit scores are used. Obviously, they are used for loan approvals – personal, auto, credit card, mortgage loans. But increasingly, they are used for utility & cell phone services, apartment rentals, insurance, job
Indian Startup Ecosystem Sees 13 Major Funding Rounds in 2024
In 2024, the Indian startup ecosystem has marked a significant milestone with 13 major funding rounds, underscoring a robust and dynamic investment landscape. These funding rounds reflect growing confidence and interest in the Indian startup sector, showcasing a broad range of industries and
PM Modi Aims to Establish Multiple ‘Singapores’ Across Bharat
During his visit to Singapore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his ambition to replicate Singapore’s success across India. Speaking at a meeting with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Modi highlighted his vision of establishing several “Singapores” within Bharat. The two leaders discussed strengthening
Maldives President Approves New FDI Act to Enhance Investor Confidence and Drive Economic Reforms
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has approved a new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Act aimed at modernizing the country’s investment framework and boosting investor confidence, according to state media. The previous FDI Act, in place for 45 years, no longer reflected the current global
India’s Fintech Startups Have Grown Fivefold in the Past Three Years
India’s fintech sector has experienced remarkable growth, with the number of startups increasing fivefold from 2,100 in 2021 to 10,500 in 2024, according to a new report. JM Financial highlights that India now boasts 26 fintech unicorns, with a combined market value of
Sensex trades flat while FMCG stocks see gains
Indian equity indices remained largely unchanged on Tuesday amid mixed market sentiments. As of 9:51 a.m., the Sensex was down 76 points, or 0.09%, at 82,483, while the Nifty fell 17 points, or 0.07%, to 25,261. The broader market exhibited a positive trend.
Proptech platform Square Yards suffers about Rs 737 crore loss in last 3 fiscals
New Delhi, Aug 31 – While some new-age internet and tech companies continue to clock revenue growth, their losses are also soaring and proptech firm Square Yards is a perfect example. In the last three fiscals, the company has registered a loss of
FPIs buying in Indian debt market as rupee remains stable this year
New Delhi, Aug 31 – Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have increased buying in the Indian debt market because the rupee has been stable this year and the stability is expected to continue, market watchers said on Saturday. Bulk of the buying that FPIs
Record forex reserves to boost economy, promote domestic trade: Industry
New Delhi, Aug 31 – The record all-time high level of India’s forex reserves will create external sector resilience and boost economy across sectors, industry experts said on Saturday, as the country’s forex reserves surged $7.023 billion to touch a new high of