Indian economy (AI image) India’s economy will grow at a robust 7.4% in the financial year 2025-26, according to the first advanced estimates of Gross Domestic Product released by the National Statistics Office (NSO). This is much higher than the 6.5% growth in the previous financial year. Nominal GDP is expected to rise by 8.0%…
SCSS accounts help earn interest payments on a quarterly basis. (AI image) Senior Citizens Savings Scheme or SCSS is a popular Post Office investment and savings scheme for senior citizens and retired individuals. The government-backed scheme is seen as a guaranteed cushion for regular interest income flow, especially for individuals who are looking for high…
File photo (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Experience-led tourism is gaining momentum among India’s Gen Z, as a survey done by travel portal Airbnb reveals that over 62 per cent of the country’s Gen Z plans to travel for concerts and music festivals in 2026. According to an Airbnb press release, music is now a…
E-commerce platform Meesho’s shares dropped by 5 per cent to Rs 173.20 on Wednesday on the BSE after a one-month lock-in period ended. This made 110 million shares, representing 2 per cent of the company’s equity, available for trading. Despite this dip, major brokerages remain positive about Meesho’s future growth potential.The stock, which is still…
Silver imports surged sharply in 2025, pointing to its growing strategic importance, amid rising industrial demand, supply constraints and geopolitical tensions, according to a report by Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).India was the world’s largest importer of refined silver. It is estimated to have imported silver worth $9.2 billion last year, a 44 per cent…
MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has invited public comments on the draft “Reserve Bank of India (Prudential Norms on Dividend and Remittance of Profit) Directions, 2026”, proposing a revised framework for declaration of dividends and remittance of profits by banks.The central bank said it had undertaken a review of the existing guidelines on…
The rupee showed slight improvement against the US dollar on Wednesday, surging 26 paise to reach 89.92 in early trading. This came due to a weaker dollar globally and falling crude oil prices. The currency had already shown positive movement on Tuesday, ending its four-day decline.Starting the day at 90.20, the rupee kept getting stronger…
A massive $45 billion worth of IPO lock-in periods are set to expire between January 6 and April 30, affecting 96 newly listed companies, according to a Nuvama report. This means pre-IPO shareholders, including promoters and early investors, will be free to sell their shares in the open market, potentially causing short-term price movements.The report,…
The US Supreme Court is likely to announce its final ruling on President Donald Trump’s global tariffs on Friday, with regards to its legality that has put global economies on edge. According to Reuters, the court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, will also address cases involving voting rights, conversion therapy bans, and future matters…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers, the top stocks to buy today (January 7, 2026) are Varun Beverages Ltd, Havells, and IREDA. Let’s take a look:Varun Beverages Ltd – Trend Resumption After BreakoutBuy near: ₹490–₹485 | Stop Loss:…
