Govt drive returns Rs 2,000 crore unclaimed savings to rightful owners

Govt drive returns Rs 2,000 crore unclaimed savings to rightful owners

Across generations, Indian families have saved carefully through opening bank accounts, purchasing insurance policies, investing in mutual funds, earning dividends from shares, and setting aside money for retirement. These financial decisions are taken with a hope and responsibility, often to secure children's education, support healthcare needs, and ensure dignity in old age. 16 days ago
India's economy to clock robust 6.6 pc growth in FY26 despite external headwinds: IMF

Union Budget 2026-27: CII outlines 4-point strategy for macroeconomic stability

According to a CII statement, at the core of the roadmap is adherence to the government's debt glide path targeting 50 per cent (plus or minus 1 per cent) of GDP by FY31. Maintaining Central debt at roughly 54.5 per cent of GDP and the fiscal deficit at 4.2 per cent of GDP in FY27 will preserve macro credibility while supporting growth. 17 days ago
The transaction values Castrol at about $10.1 billion, including debt. After the deal, BP will continue to hold a minority stake in Castrol through a joint venture structure.Following the announcement, shares of Castrol India surged about 8 per cent in ea

BP sells 65 pc stake in Castrol for $6 billion

The transaction values Castrol at about $10.1 billion, including debt. After the deal, BP will continue to hold a minority stake in Castrol through a joint venture structure. Following the announcement, shares of Castrol India surged about 8 per cent in early trade and were quoted at around Rs 201 per share. 18 days ago
Sensex, Nifty end lower amid volatile trade

Sensex, Nifty record mild gains amid positive global cues

As of 9.30 am, Sensex advanced 105 points, or 0.12 per cent to 85,630 and Nifty gained 40 points, or 0.16 per cent to 26,217.Main broad-cap indices outperformed benchmark indices in terms of gains, with the Nifty Midcap 100 advanced 0.31 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 added 0.53 per cent. 18 days ago
Rs 1.66 crore fake property deal case: J&K Crime Branch files chargesheet against 4 accused

Crime Branch busts Rs 4.3 crore racket selling expired imported food with fake labels across India

Acting on specific intelligence, the Cyber Cell of the Crime Branch conducted raids in Pahari Dheeraj and Faiz Ganj areas of Sadar Bazar, a major wholesale hub in the capital. "During the operation, seven persons, including the main mastermind, were apprehended, and huge quantities of expired international food products were recovered from shops and godowns," the Delhi Police said in its press note. 19 days ago
Indian stock market opens lower, IT stocks lead losses

Sensex ends flat, snaps two-day winning streak; Nifty inches higher

The Sensex snapped its two-day winning streak and closed marginally lower, slipping 0.05 per cent to settle at 85,524.84. In contrast, the Nifty managed to extend its gains for a third consecutive session, inching up 0.02 per cent, or 4.75 points, to end at 26,177.15. 19 days ago
The report from JM Financial noted that the rupee depreciated about 6 per cent in 2025 compared to the historical average annual depreciation of roughly 3.5 per cent, citing FII outflows and trade‑deal overhang with the US.

Indian rupee stable in real effective terms, forex reserves adequate: RBI

"The volatility of INR, as measured by higher prices in the coefficient of variation, moderated in November from a month ago and remained relatively lower that most currencies. In December so far (up to 19), the INR depreciated by 0.8 per cent over its end-November level," according to the Bulletin. 19 days ago