Internet services across parts of Asia and the Middle East faced disruptions after undersea cables in the Red Sea were cut, experts said on Sunday. While concerns were raised over possible sabotage amid ongoing conflict in the region, it was not immediately clear what caused the incident, according to the news agency Associated Press.Microsoft said…
The Indian technology services outsourcing sector, valued at $283 billion, derives over 60% of its earnings from US. (AI image) India’s IT sector is worried about the possible imposition of tariffs on software exports to the US by the Donald Trump administration. The IT sector is already experiencing challenges due to worldwide economic uncertainties and…
Two-wheeler sales are expected to grow by 5-6 per cent this fiscal, aided by the GST Council’s recent tax rationalisation, according to a report by Crisil Ratings. Passenger vehicles (PVs) are forecast to see a modest 2-3 per cent rise.As per news agency ANI, Crisil said the rate reduction would lift demand in the auto…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities, the top stock picks for this week are Swiggy, and Goldiam International Ltd. Here’s his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty for the week starting September 8, 2025:Nifty ViewThe benchmark index Nifty experienced notable volatility…
For most Indians, the fear of outliving retirement savings looms larger than ever as life expectancy rises and medical costs climb. Picture this: your morning coffee in retirement, bills paid, lifestyle intact — and all of it supported by a steady Rs 1 lakh monthly income. Financial planners say this is possible, but the secret…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday announced that investors of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) 2020-21 Series VI, issued on September 8, 2020, will be able to opt for premature redemption on September 6, 2025. The redemption price has been fixed at Rs 10,610 per unit.According to the RBI statement, the price has been…
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) has received a set of recommendations from a high-level committee that proposes a simplified process for low-value investor claims, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) said on Saturday.According to the ministry, the changes are expected to reduce timelines, enhance transparency, and deliver hassle-free services to investors, PTI…
The sweeping GST reforms announced this week will give a major push to India’s cooperative and farm sectors by reducing costs, boosting demand, and raising incomes, the Ministry of Cooperation said in a statement.The ministry noted that the reforms will particularly benefit rural enterprises, farmer producer organisations (FPOs), and women-led self-help groups engaged in food…
Mahindra & Mahindra on Saturday announced a reduction of up to Rs 1.56 lakh across its passenger vehicle range, passing on the benefit of the GST rate cut to customers.The move comes after the revamped Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure was cleared at the 56th GST Council meeting on September 3. The revised prices…
Calling the landmark GST overhaul a “people’s reform”, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the sweeping rationalisation of tax rates across nearly 400 products will benefit every family, lower household bills, and boost consumption, giving a fresh push to the economy.In an interview to PTI, Sitharaman emphasised that she would personally monitor whether the benefits of…
