8th Pay Commission: A look at real salary hikes so far and what may come next

As discussions around the gather pace, most attention is currently focused on the expected fitment factor and the overall percentage increase in salaries. While these numbers help explain how much…

India needs an hourly wage structure before it needs a right to disconnect

India’s debate on the right to disconnect has resurfaced with fresh urgency. The idea is emotionally appealing. Who would not want their evenings back. Who would not want a life…

India-EU trade deal: Why textiles could be the biggest quiet winner

While much of the discussion around the India-EU trade deal has focused on automobiles and other headline sectors, textiles and apparel may turn out to be one of the biggest…

Gold is still a safe bet, but why silver is not

Gold and silver have both surged to fresh all-time highs this year, clocking some of their strongest gains in decades. At around 11.45 am, , up 2.07%, while silver was…

Gold shoots past Rs 1.62 lakh, silver eyes Rs 4 lakh: Should you buy now?

Gold and silver prices have jumped sharply once again, extending their strong global and domestic rally. With gold hitting fresh highs and silver now inching toward the Rs 4 lakh…

Trump says US oil companies will invest billions to revive Venezuela’s oil industry

President Donald Trump said that American ​oil companies were prepared to enter Venezuela and invest to restore production in the South American country, an announcement that came just hours after…

Coal India arm BCCL’s IPO opens on Jan 9

Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coal India Ltd, is set to open its initial public offering on January 9, marking the first public issue of 2026.…

ONGC Videsh’s $1 bn Venezuelan dues could unblock as US takes control of oil sector

A US-led takeover or restructuring of ‘s oil sector could deliver a direct benefit to India, potentially unlocking close to $1 billion in long-pending dues while accelerating the revival of…

CIEL HR Services Ltd raises ₹30 crore via pre-IPO placement

Chennai-based CIEL HR Services Ltd has raised ₹30 crore via pre-IPO placement. This comprises allotment of of 27,27,272 equity shares amounting to ₹30 crore to 88 marquee investors like Zoho…

Macro data, global cues, FII flows to drive markets this week

Macroeconomic data announcements, global trends and trading activity of foreign investors would be major driving factors for market movement this week, analysts said. Unabated capital infusion by domestic institutional investors…