Sensex opens 300 points lower, Nifty below 26,000; Eternal down 3%

Benchmark stock market indices opened lower on Tuesday, as information technology (IT) and metal stocks declined with broader negative sentiment among investors. The S&P BSE Sensex lost 381.44 points to…

ICICI Prudential IPO closes today: Should you bid as GMP crosses 10% listing gain?

ICICI Prudential AMC IPO will close for subscription today as it enters its final day of bidding. The IPO has seen steady demand from investors, while the grey market premium…

WPI inflation stays negative in November despite food price uptick

India’s wholesale price for the second consecutive month in November, offering further relief on the inflation front. Government data released on Monday showed Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation at (-)…

SBI reduces lending rates, EMIs likely to drop: Check new home loan rates

Home loan borrowers are likely to see some relief as the State Bank of India (SBI) has cut its lending rates after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) . With…

India’s exports jump 19% in November, trade deficit hits 5-month low

India’s exports staged a strong recovery in November, rising 19.37% to $38.13 billion after contracting in October. The , helping bring the country’s trade deficit down to a five-month low…

Gold and silver at record highs. Should investors buy now or wait?

Gold prices edged higher on Monday, December 15, supported by a softer US dollar and easing bond yields. Investors remained cautious as they assessed the US Federal Reserve’s policy direction…

December 15 advance tax deadline is here: Who must pay and what happens if you don’t

The December 15 deadline for paying advance tax has arrived, and it is an important date for many taxpayers. This is the third instalment of advance tax for the financial…

Claimed tax refunds using fake donations? Here’s what income tax department is doing

The Income Tax Department has stepped up action against taxpayers who claimed tax refunds using fake donations to political parties and charities. Officials say a network of middlemen helped people…

4-day work week under new labour codes? Here’s what Labour Ministry clarified

The idea of a four-day work week in India has once again caught public attention after a recent clarification from the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Many workers are asking…

Hindustan Zinc shares may climb to Rs 660. Here’s why Jefferies is bullish

Shares of Hindustan Zinc have been gaining attention again after global brokerage firm Jefferies initiated coverage on the stock with a Buy rating and a target price of Rs 660.…