RBI set to announce policy decision as markets eye potential rate cut

The will announce its monetary policy decision on Friday morning, following a three-day meeting of the that began on Wednesday. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra will address the media at noon,…

IT stocks lift indices as markets await RBI policy decision

Benchmark indices traded marginally higher in afternoon session on Thursday, with the Sensex up 146.63 points at ₹85,253.44 and the Nifty rising 41.40 points to 26,027.40, as investors remained cautious…

Mid-market movers: Sensex, Nifty gain on IT strength; IndiGo shares under pressure amid service disruption

Equity benchmarks inched higher in the afternoon trade on Thursday, recovering from a muted start, as a sharply weaker rupee and rising expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut…

Rupee’s undervaluation to attract global funds, say analysts

India’s rupee is undervalued at current levels after sliding to record lows, and this could draw foreign investors back to the nation’s equities, according to Elara Capital and Yes Securities…

Composite Salary Account Package For Central Govt Employees: ATM Lounge Access Of 12 Major Banks Compared And Explained

New Delhi: The Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, has introduced a composite ‘Salary Account Package for Central Government Employees’. Composite Salary Account Package seeks to provide Central…

Mumbai’s Worli Accounts For 40% Of Ultra‑Luxury Residential Transactions

New Delhi: Worli in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region has become the epicentre of India’s wealth concentration, accounting for 40 per cent of the country’s ultra-high-net-worth residential transactions, commanding prices that…

Big Tech Layoffs In 2026: Meta, BlackRock, Citigroup Slash Jobs As Year Begins

New Delhi: The wave of job cuts shows no sign of slowing down as 2026 begins. Even before January comes to an end, several global giants have announced large-scale layoffs…

Nifty Likely To Hit 29,000 In 2026 As Earnings Drive Market Gains

New Delhi: India is set to witness a steady but earnings‑reliant market, with Nifty likely to reach 29,000, implying an upside of 11.4 per cent, a report said on Thursday. …

India’s GDP To Grow 6.7% To 7% Through 2027, Global Growth At 3.2%

New Delhi: India’s gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow 6.7 per cent in 2026, 7 per cent in 2027 and 6.8 per cent in 2028, a report said…

Old Tax Regime: Can You Claim HRA Without Rent Agreement? EXPLAINED

New Delhi: One of the most common questions by taxpayers every year is whether a rent agreement or a rent receipt is required to claim HRA. CA Ruchita Vaghani clarified…