Akshaya Tritiya this year was not business as usual. Rising gold prices and global tensions made many buyers pause and think. Yet, the festive mood held strong, and jewellery shops…
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Commercial vs residential investing: Which real estate investment gives better returns?
Real estate investments are rarely small decisions. They often involve putting in lakhs, and in many cases, even crores of rupees. For most individuals, this is not just an investment,…
Why 71% of consumers believe loyalty rewards don’t actually foster loyalty
For decades, loyalty programs have rested on a simple premise: reward customers with points in exchange for repeat business. Airlines perfected the model, retailers adopted it, and before long every…
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The government has approved the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool, a new domestic shipping insurance mechanism backed by a sovereign guarantee of nearly Rs 13,000 crore. The move comes after months…
Delhi power bills may rise after tribunal rejects plea on Rs 30,000 crore dues
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ICICI Bank vs HDFC Bank after Q4: Which stock looks like a better buy now?
India’s two biggest private sector banks have reported their March quarter results, but the market reaction has been very different. ICICI Bank shares rose after earnings, while HDFC Bank slipped.…
ICICI Bank rises nearly 2% after Q4 results: Should you buy now?
ICICI Bank shares rose around 2% in morning trade after the private lender reported a strong March quarter performance, with investors responding positively to higher profit, healthy loan growth and…
Big relief for shipping industry: India clears Rs 13,000 crore insurance pool
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…
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…