Health insurance renewals in India have reached record highs in FY26, thanks to the rising popularity of modular, affordable, and high-cover policies, a report by Policybazaar shows.The report highlighted that over the past two years, plans designed with consumer convenience in mind, catering to different ages, city tiers, and pre-existing conditions, have made health insurance […]
IPO boom in India: Nearly Rs 1.7 lakh crore raised in 2025; more companies to enter stock market
India’s initial public offering (IPO) market has made a remarkable comeback over the past year, raising nearly double the funds of the previous year even as broader stock markets struggled.Between October 2024 and September 2025, 86 IPOs brought in Rs 1,70,897 crore, compared with Rs 90,436 crore that 88 IPOs raised in the same period […]
Gold price prediction: What’s the gold rate outlook for September 29, 2025 week – why Rs 1,13,500 is a crucial level
Gold and Silver do not look out of breath despite hitting fresh peaks continuously. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold and silver prices are expected to continue their upward momentum in the near term, and investors of gold may want to adopt the ‘buy on dips’ strategy, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research […]
Gold, silver price today: Precious metals hit lifetime high; here’s what’s driving the rally
Gold and silver prices on Monday surged to lifetime highs in the domestic futures market, following a strong rally in international markets. Investors were encouraged by expectations of US Federal Reserve rate cuts and a weaker dollar, which boosted demand for precious metals.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for October delivery jumped Rs […]
Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for the week starting September 29, 2025 – check list
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, the top stock picks for the week (starting September 29, 2025) are State Bank of India (SBI), and Swiggy. Let’s take a look: Stock Name CMP (Rs) Target (Rs) Upside (%) State Bank of India (SBIN) 857 1000 17% […]
Asian stocks today: Markets mostly in green following US gains; HSI jumps over 350 points, Shenzhen up 1.28%
Asian markets inched higher on Monday, lifted by Wall Street’s gains after US inflation data met expectations and eased concerns about US President Donald Trump‘s latest tariff announcements.Hong Kong’s HSI jumped 353 points or 1.35% to 26,482. Shenzhen also jumped 169 points or 1.28% to trade at 13,378 while Shanghai gained 6 points or 0.17% […]
Bank holidays this week: Will banks remain shut for Durga Puja, Dussehra? Check state-wise list
October this year is set to be one of the busiest festive months of the year with major celebrations like Durga Puja, Dussehra, Diwali and Chhath Puja lined up. With so many festivities across the country, banks will remain closed on several days this month.Bank branches this month will remain shut for several occasions like […]
Stocks to buy: What’s the outlook for Nifty for week starting September 29? Check list of top stock recommendations
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities, the top stock picks for this week are Larsen & Toubro (L&T), and Ashok Leyland. Here’s his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty for the week starting September 29, 2025:Nifty ViewThe benchmark Nifty index recorded […]
ET NOW to launch two programmes
NEW DELHI: English-language business news channel ET NOW has announced the launch of two new programmes, South Central and The Interview with Ayesha Faridi. South Central, which is to debut Monday, will highlight South India’s cultural and economic influence while The Interview with Ayesha Faridi will focus on conversations with India’s most powerful voices.The 30-minute […]
JLR gets UK govt’s guarantee for $2 billion loan after cyber hit
Jaguar Land Rover will get backing from the UK govt for a 1.5-billion-pound ($2 billion) loan aimed at easing the strain on suppliers hit by a production halt at the carmaker that was triggered by a cyberattack.The loan, to be provided by a commercial bank and guaranteed by UK Export Finance, will be repaid over […]