Market analysts anticipate continued stability with an upward trend, supported by potential consumption increases as GST rate reductions take effect. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Monday as IT stocks tanked following Donald Trump administration’s H-1B visa fee hike to $100,000. While Nifty50 […]
‘GST cuts helped us make products more affordable’: T Krishnakumar, director at Reliance Consumer Products
MUMBAI: The new GST regime will make products more affordable for consumers, boosting consumption, said T Krishnakumar, director at Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL) which has started production of new packs with a target to roll them out in the market by the end of the month. “In India, one of the biggest barriers to consumption […]
Women’s jobs face a greater AI threat than men’s, says UN report
NEW DELHI: A new UN report, “Gender Snapshot 2025”, has cautioned that emerging data shows nearly 28% of jobs for women globally are at risk from artificial intelligence compared to 21% of men’s jobs. Noting the digital future could also be a great equaliser, it calls for urgent measures to bridge the “gender digital divide”.The […]
Baba Kalyani’s son seeks board seat again but aunt may oppose
MUMBAI: The ownership dispute between Bharat Forge chairman and MD Baba Kalyani and his sister and Hikal non-executive director Sugandha Hiremath over the chemicals company has escalated. Baba’s son Amit Kalyani is seeking re-election as a non-executive and non-independent director at Hikal. His reappointment, under an ordinary resolution, requires a majority of votes to be […]
Apple India expands Mumbai office; Secures 37,549 sq ft across five floors in new lease; part of nationwide growth
The lease has a tenure of 55 months with 4% annual rental escalation and carries a security deposit of Rs 22.76 crore, paid to lessor Agni Commex LLP. While the renewal covers offices first taken in 2021, the new lease for the 10th floor and terrace starts January 1, 2026, with a five-year lock-in period. […]
Financial inclusion drive: SBI expands presence in Tamil Nadu; 14 new branches opened
State Bank of India (SBI) has bolstered its footprint in Tamil Nadu with the inauguration of 14 new branches, two Home Loan centres, two modern Rural Self Employment Training Institutes, and 110 Gram Panchayat camps, a press release said on Sunday.SBI Chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty, during his visit to the bank’s local head office in […]
New GST rates take effect today: Full list of items with updated GST rates; what is cheaper & dearer after GST rate changes? Check now!
New GST rates 2025: Full List (AI image) New GST rates 2025 full list effective today: In a big cheer at the start of the festive season, the next generation GST reforms announced by the Modi government come into effect today, on September 22, 2025. From today, a plethora of household items, cars, TVs, bikes […]
Will $100,000 H-1B fee hit Indian IT stocks on Monday? Investors jitter as ADRs slide, long-term outlook remains cautious
A sudden spike in H-1B visa fees has thrown the Indian IT sector into uncharted waters. Investors are recalculating risks as a key cost pillar—the US-bound talent pool—faces unprecedented charges, potentially reshaping the profitability of India’s software exporters.US President Donald Trump announced that new H-1B visas will now attract an annual fee of $100,000. A […]
Gold rate outlook: Festive demand, Fed cuts and global risks keep gold prices firm; silver rallies faster
Gold and silver markets are poised to remain active in the coming week, as traders balance festive-season buying in Asia, central bank purchases, and persistent global uncertainties with signals of monetary easing from the US Federal Reserve, analysts said. Market participants will also track key US macroeconomic releases, including housing data, personal consumption expenditures, and […]
FPI flows: Foreign investors pull out Rs 7,945 cr from equities in September; 2025 net outflow rises to Rs 1.38 lakh cr
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have withdrawn Rs 7,945 crore from Indian equities in September so far, weighed down by global uncertainties including tariffs and ongoing geopolitical tensions, according to depository data. The sell-off follows heavy outflows of Rs 34,990 crore in August and Rs 17,700 crore in July, taking the total net equity outflow by […]