External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar welcomes Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in New Delhi (ANI photo) China has committed to address India’s three key concerns- rare earths, fertilisers and tunnel boring machines- as indicated by ANI sources.The sources revealed that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi provided assurance to External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar regarding […]
Top stocks to buy today: Stock market recommendations for August 19, 2025 – check list
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Somil Mehta, Head – Alternate Research, Capital Market Strategy, Mirae Asset Sharekhan, JSW Steel, and Titan are the top stocks to buy today:JSW Steel – Buy in the range between Rs 1075 & Rs 1085; Stop Loss: Rs 1038; Target: Rs 1170JSW Steel has […]
Sebi plans easier IPO norms for big firms
MUMBAI : The markets regulator is seeking to make it easier for India’s largest firms to go public. Sebi has proposed easing minimum public offer (MPO) norms and extending timelines for meeting minimum public shareholding (MPS) requirements. The proposals have been submitted to the govt for amending the Securities Contracts (Regulations) Rules.Currently, firms with a […]
Reliance buys majority stake in Naturedge
MUMBAI: Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL) bought a majority stake in a joint venture with Naturedge Beverages, marking its foray into the healthy functional beverages space. Naturedge Beverages is from the house of the 108year-old Baidyanath Group, which has a legacy of making Ayurvedic products.The acquisition comes at a time when there is a shift among […]
GST 2.0 tussle: Centre eyes extra duty over 40% slab on tobacco products; states push for ‘significant’ cut
Govt mulling extra GST over and above 40% proposed on tobacco products (AI image) The government is reportedly considering imposing additional excise or special duties beyond the proposed 40% GST on tobacco products to sustain current taxation levels, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of GST 2.0 reforms that eliminate compensation cess.Several states are requesting […]
Stock market today: Nifty50 ends above 24,850; BSE Sensex rallies over 670 points on GST reforms push, S&P upgrade – top 5 reasons for bulls party
Investors will focus on domestic high-frequency data, such as HSBC India Manufacturing, Services, and Composite PMIs, to gauge growth momentum. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, soared in trade on Monday on the back of next-generation GST reforms announced by PM Modi during his Independence Day speech, […]
GST revamp: Centre, states equal stakeholders! Govt clarifies concerns over impact on state revenues
As the Centre is proposing a two-slab structure pro-middle-class ‘Next Gen GST,’ many are concerned about its impact on the revenue. However, government sources clarified that the Centre and the states are equal partners in sharing the revenue and the proposal might boost revenue over time, fueled by increased consumption.Under the current Goods and Services […]
‘Bharat steps up efforts to be product nation’: Ashwini Vaishnaw lauds India’s semiconductor push; encourages startups in chip design
India’s push to build its own semiconductor ecosystem got a boost after Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw praised the progress in chip manufacturing, calling it an important step towards becoming a “product nation”.Taking to X on Monday, Vaishnaw cited a media report while highlighting the importance of homegrown chipsets in India’s […]
IDFC First Bank to give choice of Rupay, Mastercard in Indigo co-branded card
MUMBAI: IndiGo and IDFC FIRST Bank have launched a co-branded credit card that will be available on both Mastercard and RuPay networks, offering customers wider acceptance and flexibility, including the ability to make UPI payments through RuPay.The IndiGo IDFC FIRST Credit Card is aimed at frequent travelers and comes with accelerated rewards on IndiGo bookings […]
Banking-TieUp: BoM, SBI Card launch co-branded credit card; three variants unveiled
State-owned Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) has joined hands with SBI Card to roll out a new co-branded credit card, promising premium and highly-rewarding shopping experience for discerning customers across segments. According to a joint statement made on Monday, the Bank of Maharashtra-SBI Card has been introduced in three variants: Bank of Maharashtra SBI Card ELITE, […]