From ruin to reform: My 12-year real estate nightmare and why RERA is a lifeline

May 2012 changed a lot for me, at least geographically and financially. Fresh from my nearly seven-year stint with a news channel in Bombay, I arrived in Delhi with dreams…

Silver crosses Rs 3 lakh per kg for first time: What’s driving the rally?

Silver prices in India crossed the Rs 3 lakh per kg level for the first time on Monday, marking a major milestone for the precious metal. The sharp rise came…

Bharat Coking Coal opens at 97% premium: Should you hold or sell BCCL shares?

Shares of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) made a strong start on their stock market debut, opening at a sharp premium to the IPO price. over the issue price of…

Bullion at a new peak: Why gold and silver prices may continue to rise

Gold and silver prices on Monday as investors moved money into safe-haven assets amid rising global tensions and fresh tariff worries. The latest trigger came from renewed concerns over trade…

Sensex opens 340 points lower, Nifty below 25,600; RIL down 2%

Benchmark stock market indices opened lower on Monday, starting the week on a negative note as global cues dampened investor sentiment. The S&P BSE Sensex was down by 442.24 points…

BCCL listing today: Will stock make strong debut on BSE, NSE? Check GMP

The first IPO of 2026 is finally . Bharat Coking Coal Limited’s (BCCL) listing, which was earlier scheduled for last week, was postponed due to the Mumbai BMC elections. With…

Jewellery, coins, SGBs, ETFs: Why gold taxes differ so much

Gold prices are at record levels, and that is changing how Indians think about the metal. , more households are buying gold than ever before, whether to protect savings, hedge…

Capital gains tax was meant to be simpler. Here’s why it feels harder now

Long-term capital gains taxation was meant to become simpler. Instead, it has left many investors second-guessing their decisions. Selling a house, redeeming gold or exiting a long-term investment should be…

What education sector wants from Budget 2026: Skills, quality and jobs

As India heads into Union Budget 2026, voices from the education sector are urging the government to look beyond buildings and enrolment numbers. Instead, they want the , especially for…

Gold and silver ETFs at record highs: Should you sell now or buy more?

Gold and silver prices are holding close to record highs as global uncertainty and geopolitical tensions continue to unsettle markets. This sharp rise has also pushed gold and silver exchange-traded…