A rather choppy session for the markets with select pockets of opportunities today. The Financial sector stocks have been in focus after the encouraging Q4 numbers that indicated an overall improvement in asset quality. Key international brokerage house Jefferies has identified three stocks from the banking and financial space. They have a buy rating on
The biggest advantage of investing in mutual funds is that if you choose the ‘right fund’ and stick with it for the long term, your money can grow very fast. However, finding this ‘right fund’ can be a challenging task. That’s why it’s wise to do some research on your own or seek guidance from
IndiGo, India’s leading airline, has appointed Vikram Singh Mehta as the new Chairman of its Board. Mehta has been part of IndiGo’s Board since May 2022 and now takes over from Dr. Venkataramani Sumantran. Dr. Sumantran has completed his five-year term as a Board member and stepped down as Chairman. He took charge in May
The range-bound session ends on a lower note for the second straight session on Wednesday. The Nifty 50 closed the session 74 points or 0.30% lower at 24,752, the Sensex fell 240 points or 0.29% to settle at 81,312. Breaking ranks with the overall market sentiments, the Nifty Bank inched up 64 points or 0.12%
National Savings Certificate (NSC) is a government-backed savings scheme that offers guaranteed returns. The popular scheme, launched in May 1989, is suitable for conservative small investors who are averse to taking much risk when it comes to investing. NSC account can be opened with a minimum deposit of Rs 1,000 at any post office in
India’s health insurance sector is evolving, and with the increasing penetration of the government health insurance schemes and competition from the new entrants, the traditional standalone health insurers are having a tough time in terms of growth and profitability. According to an Elara Capital report, due to the limited total addressable market in India, the
The volatile session ends on a lower note on Tuesday. The Nifty 50 closed the session 163 points or 0.65% lower at 24,838, the Sensex fell 592 points or 0.72% to end at 81,5845. In line with the overall market sentiments, the Nifty Bank declined 220 points or 0.40% to end at 55,351.30. However, the
Amidst the changes in interest rates in recent months, many big public sector banks (PSU banks) have cut the interest rates of their fixed deposit (FD) schemes. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cut the repo rate twice this year, which has also affected the FD rates of banks. However, despite this, some banks
In a significant relief for taxpayers who had filed income tax returns (ITRs) late but with proper condonation from the Income Tax Department, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has allowed processing of such returns and issuance of refunds by March 31, 2026. The tax department’s move is aimed at addressing cases where valid
Amazon India is gearing up for a higher penetration in the interior of India as it opens new fulfillment centres in the tier-2 cities. On Thursday, the company said that it has launched 5 new fulfillment centres in India, with 4 located in tier-2 cities, Indore, Bhubaneshwar, Kochi, and Rajpura (Punjab). While the global e-commerce
Motilal Oswal has a ‘Buy’ rating on Coforge, with a target price of Rs 2,200, implying an upside of 18%. The brokerage expects that the company has a strong executable order book and resilient client spending across verticals that bodes well for its organic business. Motilal Oswal on Coforge: Management confident of organic growth Coforge’s
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