Why France’s generous pension system is becoming an economic burden

France’s pension system, built in the aftermath of World War II, is increasingly at the centre of concerns about the country’s economic future. What was once seen as a pillar…

Promoter families seek Sebi nod to recognise daughters-in-law as relatives: Report

Several promoter families have approached the market regulator seeking a change in takeover rules to allow daughters-in-law to be recognised as relatives, a move they say is essential to smooth…

Thinking of moving abroad? These places charge zero income tax

With the Union Budget just a month away, many Indians are once again hoping for some relief on income tax. Every year, there is fresh hope that the government may…

Vedanta’s Anil Agarwal will give away 75% wealth to fulfil dead son’s wish

Billionaire industrialist and Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal has renewed his long-standing pledge to give away more than 75% of his wealth to society, following the sudden death of his son,…

Sensex, Nifty open flat as markets ignore fresh US tariff threat; TCS down 1%

Benchmark stock market indices opened lower and turned flat a few minutes into trading despite fresh tariff threat from the US. Metal sector stocks declined in early trade, dragging markets.…

Defence electronics firm Tonbo Imaging files DRHP for IPO

Defence electronics OEM company Tonbo Imaging Limited has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the market watchdog, SEBI. The company’s initial public offering comprises an Offer for Sale…

Brokers welcome NSE’s circular on distribution of third-party products

Brokerages have welcomed the National Stock Exchange of India’s latest circular that said stock brokers are not permitted to distribute or offer banking loan products — such as home loans,…

Coal India board approves listing of two more subsidiaries, Mahanadi Coalfields and South Eastern Coalfields

The board of State-run Coal India has accorded in–principle approvals for listing of two more of its subsidiaries – Mahanadi Coalfields and South Eastern Coalfields – after the Coal Ministry…

Broker’s call: Waaree Energies (Buy)

Target: ₹4,260 CMP: ₹3,095.25 Waaree Energies announced acquisition of 5.37mn Series B Preferred Shares of United Solar Holding Inc (USH) for $30 million, which would provide it stake in USH’s…

SEBI clears IPOs of Dhariwal Buildtech, ESDS Software and BLS Polymers

Capital market regulator SEBI has cleared three initial public offerings of construction company Dhariwal Buildtech, cloud infrastructure and data centre services provider ESDS Software Solution and BLS Polymers. The companies…