Gold rate today: Market experts attribute the upward movement in precious metals to risk-averse investment strategies and global economic uncertainty. (AI image) Gold rate today: MCX gold October futures reached a historic peak of Rs 1,02,191/10 grams on Friday, influenced by uncertainties surrounding US trade tariffs and increased purchases by global central banks seeking safe-haven […]
Elon Musk’s Starlink to store data in India: Government sets strict routing rules; licence to provide satellite services secured last month
The data collected by Starlink’s satellite internet operations in India, including network information and traffic details, will be stored within the country, as stated by Communications Minister of State Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani in Parliament on Thursday. He clarified in the Rajya Sabha that domestic user traffic will remain within national boundaries and won’t be copied […]
India-US trade deal: With Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs looming, India reviews market access offers for US; three-pronged strategy to protect exporters
India-US trade deal: India remains optimistic about finalising the Bilateral Trade Agreement this month. (AI image) With US President Donald Trump doubling the tariff rate to 50%, India is looking to review its market access offers to America in some sectors. India is conducting a fresh assessment of its market access proposals to the United […]
Nestle India’s maiden 1:1 bonus issue today: FMCG firm eyes enhanced stock liquidity, improved affordability for retail investors— What shareholders should know
Nestle’s maiden bonus issue today Nestle India announced Friday, August 8, as the record date for its maiden 1:1 bonus share issue- a significant move in the FMCG giant’s corporate history. Shareholders on record will receive one additional share for each share they currently hold. The decision, coming alongside steady revenue growth despite a recent […]
Trump tariffs: Prolonged 50% duty could cut India’s growth by up to 0.8%; next round of trade talks ‘important’, says Morgan Stanley
Trump tariffs could hit India’s economic growth (AI image) India’s economic growth could face a sharp slowdown if the 50 per cent tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump remain in place for an extended period, according to Morgan Stanley. The impact could range between 0.4 per cent and 0.8 per cent, the bank said […]
MSCI to add four Indian firms to Global Standard index: Swiggy, Vishal Mega Mart among new entrants; $1 billion inflows expected
MSCI has announced the inclusion of four Indian companies in its Global Standard index, a move expected to draw a combined $1 billion in passive inflows. The new constituents are Vishal Mega Mart, Swiggy, Hitachi Energy India, and Waaree Energies, while Sona BLW and Thermax will be removed, the index provider said in a statement […]
Donald Trump reshapes investing for retirement: Executive order opens 401(k) accounts to private equity, crypto; industry urges caution
Donald Trump (File photo) A sweeping executive order signed by US President Donald Trump on Thursday has paved the way for 401(k) accounts to include private equity, cryptocurrency, and other alternative assets as retirement saving option.A 401(k) is a tax-advantaged retirement savings plan where employees can defer part of their salary, often with employer contributions, […]
Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for August 8, 2025 – check list
Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Bajaj Broking Research, JSW Energy, and Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) are the top stock picks for today. Here’s its view on Nifty, Bank Nifty and the top stock picks for August 8, 2025:Index View: NIFTYBenchmark indices experienced high volatility with a corrective bias, as […]
Top stocks to buy or sell: Stock recommendation by brokers for August 8, 2025
Goldman Sachs has a buy rating on Bajaj Auto with the target price at Rs 9,500. Analysts said that the company’s April-June (Q1) quarter was in-line. However, they feel rare earth shortages are likely to impact E2W and E3W sales with Bajaj Auto expecting 50-60%/70-80% planned production for E2W/E3W in the current quarter. And a […]
Airtel promoters to sell stake worth over $1bn
MUMBAI: In one of the biggest block deals this year, Indian Continent Investment, a promoter group entity of Bharti Airtel is selling a 0.8% stake in the telecom giant for about Rs 9,310 crore (over $1 billion). The deal is set to be executed through one or more block deals on Friday and is managed […]