8th Pay Commission: How inflation could shape salary and pension revisions

As the year draws to a close, With the 7th Pay Commission ending on December 31, 2025 and the new panel given an 18-month timeline, revised salaries and pensions are…

Centre okays 3 new airlines after IndiGo chaos: Shankh Air, Al Hind Air, FlyExpress

India’s aviation sector may soon see more choice for passengers after the government cleared three new airlines to start preparations for flying. Shankh Air, Al Hind Air and FlyExpress have…

Sensex ends 116 points lower, Nifty below 26,200; Trent gained 2%

Benchmark stock market indices closed lower on Wednesday, as markets consolidated with the festive season here and investor sentiment remaining subdued. The S&P BSE Sensex lost 116.14 points to close…

Pakistan sells national carrier PIA for Rs 4,300 crore after IMF diktat

Pakistan on Tuesday completed the privatisation of its national airline, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), selling it for PKR 13,500 crore (Rs 4,300 crore) after a competitive bidding process held in…

Coal India shares continue to rally. What’s behind the rise?

Shares of Coal India Ltd have been climbing steadily this week, extending gains for several sessions and outperforming broader market indices. The stock has risen more than 6% over the…

Saleem Ahmad takes charge as RVNL CMD, replacing Sukhmal Chand Jain

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) on Tuesday announced a top-level leadership change, with Saleem Ahmad taking over as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the state-owned infrastructure company. His appointment…

Gold rallies to fresh high: Key reasons behind rally and support levels to watch

Gold prices have hit yet another record high as 2025 moves closer to its end. The rally has been sharp and steady, with both gold and silver touching new all-time…

ITR on hold? Tax department issues clarification on ‘risk management’ alerts

A day after many taxpayers reported receiving messages that their income tax returns and refunds process, the Income Tax Department has issued a formal clarification. The department said the alerts…

Coca-Cola India bottler HCCB announces plan to lay off 300 workers

Coca-Cola India’s bottling arm Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, also known as HCCB, is planning to lay off around 300 employees as part of an internal move to improve profits and streamline…

Gujarat Kidney IPO closes today: Should you subscribe? Here’s what GMP suggests

Gujarat Kidney IPO will close for bidding on Wednesday, December 24, as it enters its final day of subscription after seeing modest interest from investors across categories. The initial public…