Senior investment bankers in India earn significantly more than their counterparts in Singapore and Hong Kong, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. The analysis, based on a survey conducted by recruiter Michael Page, revealed that investment banking heads and directors in India’s key financial centers — such as Mumbai and GIFT City — are paid 24 per
Big week for those looking out for attractive dividend payout. Four Tata Group stocks are set to pay hefty dividends to their investors this week. But it is important to check the record date and the day the stock goes ex-dividend to maximise the outcome. Here is a quick look at the ex-date for Tata
If you’re planning to take a home loan, this could be a good time for you. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) made a significant cut of 0.50% in the repo rate on June 7, bringing it down to 5.5%. Since February 2025, the RBI has reduced the repo rate by a total of 1%.
The Government has appointed LIC Managing Director Sat Pal Bhanoo to the role of CEO and MD for three months starting Sunday. The announcement came hours after Siddhartha Mohanty completed his tenure at the helm and efforts remain to secure a more permanent replacement. The instructions were conveyed to the Life Insurance Corporation of India
After investing a staggering amount in May, foreign investors turned net sellers with a withdrawal of Rs 8,749 crore from the Indian equity markets in the first week of this month triggered by renewed US-China trade tensions and rising US bond yields. This momentum follows a net investment of Rs 19,860 crore in May and
The real fear isn’t about ghosts. It’s about lost years, ruined credit, and regret. Is there something scarier than a haunted house? Yes, it’s a Rs 50,000 investment gone because of a tip you didn’t question. A dream home loan is cancelled because your EMIs ate your savings. Or five years gone, just waiting for
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is set to suggest names of the chartered accountant (CA) firms to National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) for appointment/re-appointment as statutory auditors of State Co-operative Banks (StCBs) and Central Co-operative Banks (CCBs) for FY26. A senior official told FE that the applications of the
America’s gold holdings at Fort Knox are back in the news, as calls for a complete audit gain traction. Members of Congress have introduced a bill to initiate the first comprehensive audit of America’s gold reserves in decades. Representative Thomas Massie introduced the Gold Reserve Transparency Act of 2025, which requires the Comptroller General to
ITR Filing AY 2025-26: One common question most taxpayers grapple with every year when they file their income tax return (ITR) is if they can claim both House Rent Allowance (HRA) and home loan interest deduction benefits. So, the answer is ‘yes’, it is legally possible since many taxpayers live on rent and also pay
In a major development in India’s private retail energy sector, Adani Total and Jio BP have partnered to integrate each other’s energy products at their retail outlets. According to an Adani Total Gas statement, while Adani Total Gas outlets will offer Jio BP’s petrol and diesel at their outlets, Jio BP will integrate Adani Total
Indian equity markets ended higher in Wednesday’s session on a higher note, near day’s high, as the geopolitical tension between Iran and Israel eased. The Nifty 50 closed the session 200 points or 0.80% higher at 25,244, the Sensex rose 700 points or 0.85% to end at 82,755. In line with the overall bullish market
In the wake of RBI repo rate cuts in the last around 6 months, the affordability of homes for buyers has improved across eight major cities in the country in the first half of this year, according to a report. According to Knight Frank India’s latest Affordability Index for H1 2025, housing affordability has improved
Danish pharma giant Novo Nordisk is preparing for a major push in India with its blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy (semaglutide), according to a report by The Economic Times. The company is targeting sales of $1 billion (around Rs 8,600 crore) in the next five -seven years. The Economic Times, citing sources, reports that a pan-India
