India’s retirement savings system undergoes a major update, introducing faster digital claim processes, adjusted contribution rules, and expanded coverage potential under the new EPFO Scheme 2026, aiming to benefit millions of workers. India’s retirement savings system has been given one…
As real wages struggle to keep pace with rising consumer prices, analysts warn of increased pressure on discretionary retailers, prompting a shift towards defensive stocks amid a cautious economic landscape. Real wages are again struggling to keep pace with consumer…
Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli become the first Union Territories to implement programmable digital currency tokens for direct food subsidy transfers, promising improved transparency, speed, and security in welfare delivery. Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli have become the…
While some mortgages and car loans can be transferred with lender approval, most personal loans are tied to the original borrower’s credit profile, limiting options for debt transfer and impacting long-term financial planning. Most personal loans cannot simply be handed…
India celebrates 12 years of its flagship financial inclusion programme, Jan Dhan Yojana, which has opened over 58 crore accounts, yet faces challenges in driving deeper usage beyond account opening, especially in rural areas. India’s flagship financial inclusion programme has…
The Reserve Bank of India has attracted over $56.84 billion through its concessional swap facility, boosting foreign exchange reserves to their highest level in recent weeks amidst ongoing global economic uncertainties. The Reserve Bank of India has attracted $56.84 billion…
Households using Indane, Bharat Gas or HP Gas must complete Aadhaar-based e-KYC by August 16, 2026, or risk losing access to domestic LPG rates, amid confusion over the deadline and process options. LPG households using Indane, Bharat Gas or HP…
The index continues to trade within a tight band amid defensive positioning, with traders awaiting a decisive move amid influenced by charts and astrological cues. Bank Nifty finished Friday still pinned inside a narrow trading band, a sign that intraday…
Madhusudan Kela’s disclosed holdings this year reveal a diverse mix of high performers and underperformers, highlighting the complexities of active investing in a volatile market environment. Madhusudan Kela’s disclosed holdings showed a mixed year by mid-August, with a handful of…
Patanjali Foods reported a significant 86% increase in first-quarter net profit, buoyed by strong performance in edible oils and FMCG segments, signalling sustained expansion amid a competitive market. Patanjali Foods reported a sharp rise in first-quarter profit as higher sales…
