The 8th Pay Commission is expected to revise the salary and pension structures for central government employees. The government has sought inputs on the Terms of Reference (ToR) from key ministries, including the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the Department of Personnel & Training. State governments have …
On March 18, 2025, as of 12:05 PM, the BSE Sensex was up 1.20% at 75,062.08, while the Nifty 50 was up 1.17% at 22,772.65. The mid-day top gainers and losers for the day are: Mid-Day Top Gainers Symbol Open High Low Prev. Close LTP %chng UTTAMSUGAR 193.87 230.9 193.87 192.42 230.9 20 TTL 10.31 …
The government has introduced significant changes to pension regulations, ensuring greater financial security for women in difficult circumstances. These reforms, announced by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, aim to eliminate bureaucratic delays and provide immediate relief to eligible beneficiaries. Key Pension Reforms for Women Direct Pension Claim for Divorced or Separated Daughters Previously, divorced or separated …
The operating margins of TV broadcasters are expected to improve by 300 basis points (bps), reaching 15% by the fiscal year 2027, as per a recent analysis by Crisil Ratings. Digital Expansion to Drive Profitability Growth The growth in the operating margins will be fuelled by an increasing focus on digital offerings, which are enhancing …
Elon Musk’s Starlink, the satellite broadband venture under SpaceX, is making strides in global connectivity. But can it truly challenge the dominance of Indian telecom giants like Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel? While satellite internet has its advantages, particularly for remote regions, questions remain about its affordability, speed, and overall competitiveness in India’s price-sensitive market. …
Gold prices soared to all-time highs in February, yet investors in Gold ETFs seemed to pull back, leading to a sharp 47.22% drop in inflows. According to the latest data, Gold ETF investments stood at ₹1,979 crore in February 2025, a significant decline from the ₹3,751 crore recorded in January. January’s Gold Rush vs. February’s …
On March 17, 2025, the Indian benchmark indices ended higher. Nifty 50 closed 0.5% higher at 22,508.75 while Sensex ended 0.46% higher at 74,169.95. Top Gainers of the Day Symbol LTP (₹) % Change Volume DRREDDY 1,151.50 3.93% 27,14,445 SBILIFE 1,439.50 3.89% 13,52,128 BAJAJFINSV 1,875.10 3.74% 69,94,751 TRENT 5,150 2.54% 8,56,504 AXISBANK 1,034 2.36% 59,37,013 …
On March 17, 2025, Indian stock markets ended on a strong note, driven by financial, healthcare, and metal stocks. Despite starting on a cautious note, both the Sensex and Nifty recovered to close with gains. Sensex opened weak, touching a low of 73,796 but later rebounded to a high of 74,376. It finally closed 341 …
The Nifty Bank Index consists of the most liquid and large-cap Indian banking stocks, serving as a key benchmark for tracking the capital market performance of Indian banks. The index is composed of a maximum of 12 banking companies listed on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE). It is computed using the free-float market …
The Nifty Financial Services Index (FINNIFTY) is a sectoral index that represents the performance of India’s financial sector. It comprises banks, financial institutions, housing finance firms, insurance companies, and other financial service providers. The index consists of 20 stocks listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and is computed using the free float market capitalisation …
