India has taken a decisive step to shield its trade from global shocks by approving a new insurance mechanism for the shipping sector. The government has cleared the creation of…
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HDFC Bank drops 1% after Q4 results: Profit rises, so why is stock down?
HDFC Bank shares fell over 1% in early trade after the lender reported its March quarter results, even though net profit rose. The market reaction suggests investors were expecting a…
Gold falls Rs 1,700, silver down nearly Rs 5,000: Why are prices falling today?
Gold and silver prices declined on Monday, with weakness visible in both domestic futures and retail markets as investors booked profits after the recent sharp rally in precious metals, even…
Strait of Hormuz crisis returns: Oil prices climb 6% on fresh conflict fears
Global oil markets are once again on edge after fresh tensions in the Middle East led to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil…
Sensex, Nifty erase early losses to trade higher amid high volatility
Benchmark stock market indices reversed early losses to trade higher on Monday despite fears of fresh retaliation in the West Asia war, with crude oil prices also surging. The S&P…
In digital India, payments happen in seconds, but fraud is rising just as fast
If you’ve been using UPI or any digital payment app regularly, you’ve probably come across something like this. A friend pays for something online and never gets it. Someone in…
Govt approves 2% dearness allowance hike for central govt employees, pensioners
The Union Cabinet has approved a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for government employees and pensioners, according to sources following the Cabinet meeting. The Dearness Allowance is linked to…
On paper, compliant: How labour laws are quietly undermined
The , wrong wages (actual payouts being less than salaries in the records) and poor working conditions, is a perfect case for arguing why we need a strict regulatory structure,…
Digital gold, ETFs or SGBs: Where should you invest this Akshaya Tritiya?
Akshaya Tritiya is almost here, and for many, it’s that . But here’s the twist—gold is no longer just about jewellery. With digital gold, ETFs and SGBs on the table,…
Oil prices slide over 10% as Iran opens Hormuz
Oil prices plunged by over 10% on Friday, extending previous losses, after Iran’s foreign minister said that the passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz was open…