The recent reduction of over 20% in the allocation of Administrative Price Mechanisms (APM) gas to city gas distribution companies by GAIL India is expected to result in an increase in the prices of CNG (Compressed Natural Gas), as per analysts. As communicated by Indraprastha Gas and Mahanagar Gas, the government has decided to cut
India’s merchandise exports in the first half of FY25 rose at a modest rate of 1%, owing to slowdown in global demand, decline in oil prices, higher logistics costs for exporters, and of course, declining competitiveness in certain segments. The outlook for the second half is however of slight improvement, even as the current external
Planning for retirement is crucial to ensure financial stability and independence in old age. The government provides various savings schemes designed to promote financial security and peace of mind during retirement. These schemes provide regular returns, tax benefits, and financial security, catering to different income levels and risk preferences. With these schemes, retirees can create
Even as stock markets struggle to eke out gains, the asset that has delivered big returns is Gold. Not surprisingly, the buzz is all about gold. In all this excitement, Gold’s close cousin, Silver, is not getting much press. But the fact is that Silver is not falling behind in the race to become one
The Nifty 50 has corrected nearly 15% from its peak in September 2024, before the recent recovery. The correction in smallcaps has been larger. As stocks decline and investors grow cautious, some promoters—the founders and largest stakeholders of companies—are actively buying more shares in their own companies. The insiders are seeing an opportunity where others
The pandemic has rekindled a new trend: Financial Independence and Early Retirement (FIRE) among young individuals. However, this requires not just a significant retirement corpus but also sustainable passive income to manage expenses. To this end, many prefer fixed deposits, whose returns just keep pace with inflation, while many prefer real estate. Real estate investment
In a significant relief to mutual fund houses, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has eased the skin-in-the-game guidelines for designated employees such as CEOs, CIOs and fund managers. According to the latest guidelines, four slabs have been created in which employees drawing below Rs 25 lakh cost to company (CTC) do not
