Centre approves 3% DA and DR hike from July 1, 2026
The Union Cabinet has approved a 3% DA and DR hike effective July 1, 2026, benefiting 48.54 lakh employees and 68.71 lakh pensioners.
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SEBI explores domestic AI model for securities market supervision
SEBI is implementing a global AI supervisory toolkit and exploring a domestic AI model while reviewing foreign investor compliance rules for global alignment.
Global shares are mixed after US stock rally, and oil prices gain more than 1%
Oil prices rose more than 1% after an attack on a major Saudi Arabia refinery by Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Tuesday renewed supply concerns.
Beyond payments: Here is how Adyen is helping Prism globally through its unified payments platform
As Indian enterprises branch out to international markets, a fragmented payments ecosystem, non-compatible with the local payment rails, can be a major roadblock. PRISMs journey to global markets, and its partnership with Adyen, highlights how a unified payments platform can mitigate the pain points…
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Q2 net up 41%, board approves fundraise up to ₹5000 cr via QIP
Cholamandalam Investment posts 41% Q2 net rise; board approves up to ₹5,000 crore QIP fundraise amid strong H1 FY27 growth.
Indian stock market outlook: Nifty may rebound in November amid crude oil risks
Indian stocks may rebound in November as the Nifty enters oversold territory, but high crude oil prices and global AI bets could limit gains.
Banks worry more about geopolitics than borrowing costs, survey shows
Geopolitical risks and supply-chain disruptions are major barriers to private sector capital expenditure growth. A survey indicates that banks anticipate over 9% growth in industrial credit in the coming months. Public sector banks exhibit greater concern over these risks compared to private and for…
Morgan Stanley turns bullish on Paytm, raises target 35% to ₹1,950 on earnings upside
Morgan Stanley upgrades Paytm to overweight, raises target 35% to ₹1,950 on stronger earnings outlook and UPI-driven growth.
‘Will disrupt business during Diwali’: Delhi traders' body writes to Rahul Gandhi over November 1 Ramlila Maidan march
The Chamber of Trade and Industry has asked Rahul Gandhi for a meeting before the opposition’s planned Ramlila Maidan rally, warning it could disrupt 20 nearby markets and cause losses of up to ₹10,000 crore ahead of Diwali.
Jio’s IPO surge ends Tata’s reign as most valuable India group
Jio’s current valuation at over ₹12.5 lakh crore pushes Reliance Group’s combined market value past ₹30 lakh crore, surpassing Tata Group’s ₹25 lakh crore valuation
India’s credit card base expands 9.5% y-o-y in September; spending moderates on high base: Jefferies
India’s credit card growth stays healthy at 9.5% YoY in Sep despite a 6.2% y-o-y spending drop, per Jefferies.
IT stocks, Reliance drag markets lower at midday; Pharma outperforms as Fed decision looms
Nifty Pharma is the best-performing sectoral index of the session, while Nifty IT remains the worst