The combined market valuation of India’s top-10 most valued firms declined by Rs 4,95,061 crore last week, aligning with a downturn in equities. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Reliance Industries faced the steepest downturn, contributing to the overall market slump. The BSE benchmark fell by 4,091.53 points or 4.98 per cent, marking the steepest weekly
The Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have shifted to net selling after consistent buying for two weeks in the equity market. The total withdrawal for this week sums up to Rs 976 crore by FPIs. The shift in sentiment was driven by the strengthening US dollar and the steady rise in US 10-year bond yields, which
Luxury sells. And, the capital leads in lapping it up. With this month’s landmark deal of a flat in Gurugram’s DLF Camellias for Rs 190 crore, luxury real estate in Delhi-NCR is on a new high. Among the top seven cities in India, Delhi-NCR stood out with a remarkable 64% share of luxury residential launches
The GST Council on December 21 again deferred a decision to exempt and cut taxes on health and life insurance premiums. The reason for this is that the ministers’ panel needs more time to reach a consensus on the matter. “Some members said more discussions required. We (GoM) will meet in January again,” Bihar Deputy
By Farooq Wani A commitment to giving back to society with a charitable and compassionate spirit has been at the core of the business model adopted and followed by the Delhi-based Hamdard Laboratories India during its 118 years of existence. Hamdard originates from two Persian words – “Hum”, meaning “companion”, and “Dard” meaning “pain” –
8th Pay Commission: With the Centre ruling out any proposal to set up the 8th Central Pay Commission anytime soon, over 1 crore central government employees and pensioners have expressed their displeasure over the delay in announcing the next pay commission, which, according to them, should start its term from January 1, 2026. Amid this
Signature Global has emerged as the market leader in the Dwarka Expressway region, as per a recent report by Square Yards which pegs the total annual residential new supply along Dwarka Expressway at 10,000 units per annum since 2020, compared to 5,000–7,000 new units launched per annum in the pre-pandemic period. According to Square Yards
Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa may be arrested in connection with an alleged Provident Fund (PF) fraud case. Uthappa, who is the director of Centaurus Lifestyle Brands Private Limited, is accused of deducting PF contributions from employees’ salaries but failing to deposit the funds into their accounts. The cricketer has allegedly defrauded both the employees
Specialty coffee chain Third Wave Coffee, which is rapidly expanding, has achieved store-level earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) positivity in 90% of the outlets, according to a senior company official. “We worked hard last year to get our unit economics right. Currently, 90% of our stores generate positive Ebitda at the store
The commercial real estate market in the NCR region is undergoing a paradigm shift, with new trends setting higher benchmarks. As businesses seek greater flexibility and investors focus on high-return assets, SCO (Shop-Cum-Office) spaces have emerged as a preferred choice. These spaces seamlessly combine retail and office functionalities within a single unit. Experts highlight that
Last month, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Income Tax Bill, 2025 in Parliament. Once passed in Parliament, the Bill will become a law and replace the existing Income Tax Act, 1961. With this proposed law, which is expected to come into force on April 1, 2026, the government aims to simplify and modernise
Women homebuyers are increasingly gravitating toward premium properties, with the Rs 1-2 crore segment emerging as the most preferred budget category. With rising financial independence and a greater role in decision-making, their demand for high-value homes has grown significantly, according to Magicbricks Research. In 2023, 27.8% of demand from women buyers was for homes priced
The traditional idea of the male breadwinner led to a narrow view of financial protection that underestimated a woman’s contribution to a household. This is why life insurance was viewed as a product catering primarily to the male consumer segment. However, this couldn’t be farther from the truth. Apart from financial contributions, women make non-tangible
