India is facing a fresh set of economic challenges, with uncertainty over crude oil prices, foreign exchange movements, rising fertiliser costs and the possibility of a weaker monsoon creating pressure…
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Why your salary is losing the race against home prices
When Abhishek Kumar got married, buying a home felt like the obvious next step. He and his wife had done everything that India tells young professionals to do. They built…
FDs, SCSS or mutual funds? The best way to invest Rs 50 lakh after retirement
“Mogambo khush hua…” was my uncle’s favourite line whenever his pension arrived on time and covered all his bills and post-retirement expenses. A small moment of relief. A big emotional…
US Justice Department okays Paramount’s $110 billion Warner Bros takeover
The US Justice Department’s Antitrust Division said it has cleared Paramount Skydance Corp’s planned USD 110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, saying it was unlikely to harm competition or…
SpaceX opens at $150 in strong Nasdaq debut, up 11% from IPO price
SpaceX surged over 20 per cent in its Nasdaq debut on Friday, pushing the rocket company’s valuation exceeding USD 2 trillion as investors rushed into what has been billed as…
Inflation rises to 3.93% for May as West Asia conflict pushes up fuel and food prices
India’s retail inflation edged up to 3.93% in May, against 3.48% in April, mainly due to rising food and fuel costs, according to government data released on Friday. The figure…
Groceries, fuel, school fees: Is your monthly budget about to get tighter?
For many middle-class families, managing the monthly budget has become a constant exercise in prioritising expenses. Groceries, fuel, school fees, EMIs and utility bills already consume a large share of…
World’s biggest IPO starts trading today. Is Musk’s SpaceX overvalued at $1.75 trillion?
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is set to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX at around 7 PM on Friday, marking a historic moment for global markets. The company…
Markets rally on easing West Asia tensions, oil falling below $88
Stock markets witnessed their strongest rally in nearly two months on Friday, with the Sensex soaring over 1,600 points and the Nifty gaining nearly 2%, as a sharp fall in…
Government’s new petrol, diesel order: Who is affected, and why was it introduced?
The government has restricted industrial, commercial and , directing them instead to procure fuel from authorised bulk sale points, according to an official order issued by the Ministry of Petroleum…