GST rate cut: Banks face car loan cancellations

Banks are receiving requests for cancellation of approved car loans, in view of the implementation of GST rate cut, which will lower the price of passenger vehicles and also lead to  subsequent reduction in the amount needed to purchase them.

GST rate cut: Housing demand to rise during festivals, says CREDAI

Indian government’s decision to cut GST rates on various products will increase purchasing power of consumers and boost demand for residential properties in the upcoming festive season, according to realtors’ body CREDAI. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The association, which has a

Trade Setup for September 15: Nifty may test 25,400 this week after longest rally in a year

The markets continued their upward momentum for the eighth straight session on Friday, marking their longest gaining streak in a year. The Nifty climbed to a two-month high, reclaiming levels above 25,100. After opening with a 70-point gap, the index

MIC Electronics shares rise 50% in one month. More steam left?

Smallcap stock MIC Electronics has jumped nearly 54 per cent in last one month after the recent GST cuts by the government. However, the scrip has descended over 8 per cent in last five trading sessions. The smallcap stock rallied

Maruti boss on how India can become a global manufacturing hub

The next many decades belong to India as the global economic powerhouse, and it will be essential to continue demonstrating policy stability, as the country aspires to be the world’s manufacturing hub, Maruti Suzuki India MD and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi

‘Indian markets closed at three-week high’

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged on Friday in line with a global market rally amid rising hopes that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week. Photograph: ANI Photo Optimism over a successful conclusion of India-US

Sebi eases IPO norms for very large companies

Stock market regulator Sebi’s board on Friday cleared significant reforms, focusing on IPO regulations, simplified entry for foreign investors, and a new framework for anchor investors in public issues. Photograph: ANI Photo This was the third board meeting chaired by

‘Lenovo to Double ‘Make in India’ Devices in 2 Years’

‘We are increasing our footprint, but other markets also compete — like Indonesia or Vietnam.’ Photograph: Kind courtesy Lenovo India/Instagram It is the largest personal computer (PC) player in the world and holds the second spot in India in terms

Diamond Power bags ₹236 crore order from Adani Energy for Jamnagar project

Diamond Power Infrastructure Limited announced on Friday that it has received a letter of intent from Adani Energy Solutions Limited for the supply of 5,403 kilometres of AL-59 Zebra Conductor for the Jamnagar Project. The order is valued at ₹236.71

What does Trump’s visit to India mean for the Indian stock market? 20 stocks to benefit

Trump’s visit to India: After the souring Indo-US diplomatic ties following the imposition of 50% Trump, the US President urged New Delhi to raise this to 100%, and the India-US trade deal talks got jeopardised. However, some ice was broken