Lab Or Natural? What Diamond Would You Prefer?

Suddenly, the legendary advertising line — a diamond is forever — is losing its shine. Kindly note the images has only been published for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Bat Sheva Sida/Pixabay Most of the diamonds we have in the

India’s mcap-to-GDP ratio third-highest despite correction

The ratio of market capitalisation to gross domestic product (GDP) in India remains elevated despite the recent correction in the equities markets. It was 147.5 per cent on December 3, 56 per cent higher than the 10-year average of 94

Sensex, Nifty edge up in choppy trade

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher in choppy trade on Wednesday as investors awaited key US inflation data for further cues. The 30-share BSE Sensex rose by 16.09 points or 0.02 per cent to close at 81,526.14. Snapping

Sebi widens scope of T+0 settlement to top 500 stocks from Jan 31

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Tuesday announced that the top 500 stocks will be eligible for the same-day settlement cycle (T+0) in a phased manner. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters This move is seen as a fresh push

SEBI permits Indian Commodity Exchange to exit bourse business

Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday allowed the Indian Commodity Exchange (ICEX) to exit the exchange space after its recognition was withdrawn over two years ago. The move comes after the exchange fulfilled regulatory requirements. Company Value Change %Change Additionally, the regulator

Pipeline expansion, tariff revision could be game-changers for Gail

Gail (India) Ltd is expected to benefit from several tailwinds in FY26. The state-owned natural gas transmission and marketing company is looking to capitalise on India’s growing demand for natural gas by providing the necessary transmission infrastructure. It is building

Shaktikanta Das; ‘Always Identify A Potential Problem And Nip It In The Bud’

‘RBI supervision is much sharper today than what it was earlier.’ IMAGE: Shaktikanta Das leaves the Reserve Bank of India after two terms as governor. Photographs: ANI Photo   Outgoing Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das spoke of how

India to continue resilient growth in 2025: S&P

S&P Global Ratings on Tuesday said the Indian economy is set for “resilient growth” in 2025 and projected inflation pressure to recede which will lead to “modest” easing of the monetary policy by the RBI. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters In its

Equity MFs inflow drops 14% in Nov

Equity mutual funds witnessed an inflow of Rs  35,943 crore in November, marking a drop of 14 per cent on a month-on-month basis, amid heightened volatility in stock markets driven by various macroeconomic factors, geopolitical events and US election results.

What Are New RBI Governor’s Challenges?

‘Challenge is basically near-term growth as the outlook has turned a bit adverse.’ IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra during the 54th GST Council Meeting at the Sushma Swaraj Bhavan in New Delhi, December 9, 2024.