Banking operations at public sector banks across the country are likely to be disrupted on Tuesday as bank unions go ahead with a nationwide strike to press for the immediate implementation of a five-day work week. The strike has been called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), an umbrella body of nine unions…
India-EU FTA: After almost two decades of negotiations, India and the European Union will finally be signing the Free Trade Agreement, on Tuesday. Both sides have called the FTA the ‘Mother of all deals’, as it is a major step for the partnership between the two nations. India and the EU together, account for nearly…
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmarks, dropped in opening trade on Tuesday. While Nifty50 was near 25,000, BSE Sensex was down over 170 points. At 9:17 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 25,017.50, down 31 points or 0.12%. BSE Sensex was at 81,361.12, down 177 points…
NEW DELHI: The index of industrial production (IIP), which is moving to a chain-based series with annual resets, is also expected to see an increase in the weights assigned to electricity and manufacturing, while weightage for mining is set to decrease. This is part of the overhaul of the key dataset that the statistics office…
BENGALURU: India’s wealthy are increasingly looking to diversify into dollar-denominated assets, with some citing the GIFT City route as a preferred gateway to global investing, according to the India Luxury Residential Outlook Survey 2026 released by India Sotheby’s International Realty. A significant share of HNIs and UHNIs are concerned about the rupee’s depreciation against the…
NEW DELHI: Technology has emerged as the top paymaster across roles and levels in 2026, driven by deepening digitisation and a sharper focus on artificial intelligence among businesses. Tech and IT roles also dominate the top three salary brackets across levels, with all top 10 hot jobs being technology-led, the first time ever in recent…
As India’s startup ecosystem matures, Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) continue to be one of the most effective tools for attracting and retaining talent. For young companies operating with limited cash flows, ESOPs help balance ambition with affordability. However, how these stock options are taxed continues to play a decisive role in how valuable they…
MUMBAI: Axis Bank reported a steady operating performance in Dec quarter, with net profit rising 3% year-on-year to Rs 6,490 crore, supported by strong loan growth and higher fee income, even as margins moderated. The bank’s net interest income increased 5% from a year earlier to Rs 14,287 crore, on the back of 14% growth…
New Delhi: PVR INOX on Monday said it will divest its premium snacking business under the 4700BC brand to FMCG major Marico in an all-cash transaction valued at Rs 226.8 crore, a move aimed at reducing debt and sharpening focus on its core cinema operations. PVR INOX expects this deal to “be completed within 30…
After nearly two decades of negotiations, India and the European Union have successfully concluded talks for a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA), a milestone expected to significantly expand two-way trade, boost investment flows and deepen economic integration between the two sides, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Monday.“Negotiations have been successfully concluded. The deal has…
