India’s stalled effort to negotiate a Free Trade Agreement with Israel has returned to focus after both governments finalised fresh Terms of Reference to restart talks, marking the first concrete movement since discussions drifted in 2014. The trade and economic policy think tank, Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said the renewed push reflects a strategic…
Gold is set to remain firmly supported in the months ahead, with HSBC describing the metal as a reliable shield against global volatility. In its Think Future 2026 outlook, the bank said gold continues to benefit from powerful demand both from central banks and retail investors amid persistent economic and geopolitical uncertainty.As per news agency…
MUMBAI: Lenders shifted toward secured credit and established borrowers in Q2 FY26, reflecting a tactical move toward asset quality and risk control. According to the CRIF High Mark report, banks and NBFCs increased exposure to secured products, reduced lending to new borrowers, and expanded credit selectively to businesses, especially sole proprietors.Gold loans recorded the fastest…
File photo: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal (Picture credit: PTI) India and Canada have decided to restart negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, with commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal confirming that both countries want to lift bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030. Speaking at an event, Goyal said that a high-ambition…
A defining feature of the new framework is the inclusion of gig, platform, and unorganised-sector workers within the social security net. (AI image) By Puneet Gupta India’s labour landscape is undergoing its most significant reform since Independence. The Government has consolidated 29 central labour laws into four comprehensive Labour Codes, the Code on Wages (2019),…
Gold prices fell sharply on Monday in the futures trade, tracking weakness in global markets as a stronger dollar and cautious investor sentiment ahead of key US economic data kept bullion under pressure. As per news agency PTI, analysts said traders remained wary with crucial indicators such as US retail sales, PPI, jobless claims and…
HAL share price today: Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) shares dropped on Monday by around 8.5% drop to Rs 4,205.25 (intraday low) on the BSE, following a Tejas fighter aircraft crash during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show.The Tejas aircraft is produced by HAL under India’s domestic light combat aircraft initiative.Nilesh Jain, Head Vice President,…
Flexi-benefit cards relieve employees of the cumbersome practice of collecting paper bills. (AI image) The salary structure plays a decisive role in shaping an individual’s tax outgo. Several allowances are tax-free, and more employers now acknowledge this by letting staff customize their pay packages. Flexi-benefit programmes allow employees to pick and choose components that suit…
Your first SIP is important. Just make sure it doesn’t come before your first four foundations. (AI image) Most investing problems don’t start with the funds you pick; they start with the life problems you ignore.People ask, “Which is the best mutual fund for SIP?” Far fewer ask, “Is my life ready for investing?” As…
India’s automobile sector could be heading into a renewed phase of demand over the next two to three years, helped by a series of major policy measures aimed at boosting disposable income and lowering costs for consumers, as per a new analysis by Incred Research.According to the report, the Nifty Auto Index surged 9 per…
