Noida’s commercial real estate, steered by rapid urbanization, economic progress, and ever-evolving business needs, has shown a remarkable growth graph in 2024. The commercial sector has experienced a significant surge in demand for office spaces, as technology leaders and multinational companies establish their operations in Noida. Experts say that in the past five years, the
With discussions on salary revisions heating up, the 8th Pay Commission is on the minds of many government employees. The 7th Pay Commission was implemented in 2016, and employees are eager for the next revision. It increased the minimum salary from Rs 7,000 to Rs 18,000 per month, and the maximum salary for top officials
EPS Update: The demand for implementing the enhanced pension under EPS-95 immediately is growing as the matter was raised in the Lok Sabha by a member of parliament on Monday. N K Premachandran, a member of the Revolutionary Socialist Party, demanded that the government should immediately implement the enhanced pension scheme as approved by the
Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance (ABSLI), which ended FY24 with around Rs 17,500 crore in gross written premiums (GWP), aims to double its business in the next three years. In a conversation with Narayanan V, MD & CEO Kamlesh Rao outlines the company’s growth strategy, distribution mix, and the impact of recent regulatory changes. Also
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) may introduce a “self-approval” mechanism for subscribers to withdraw provident fund (PF) monies from their accumulated corpus under an automated process by early next fiscal year, according to official sources. If this results in any liquidity crunch for the EPFO, it may avail cash-credit from commercial banks to meet
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has launched two innovative motor insurance add-on covers: Eco Assure – Repair Protection, and Named Driver Cover. According to the company, these offerings are first-of-their-kind in the insurance industry, designed to enhance customer convenience, promote sustainability, and provide comprehensive and personalized coverage. Eco Assure-Repair Protection is the industry’s first initiative designed
Weeks after the Reserve Bank advising banks to take required measures immediately to lower the number of inoperative accounts, Punjab National Bank (PNB) has launched a nationwide campaign to reactivate dormant accounts, including Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts. Dormant or inoperative account refers to an account in which no customer induced transaction has
India’s housing market is poised for a remarkable transformation by 2025, driven by rapid urbanization, technological innovations, and changing consumer preferences. With its critical role in the economy, the housing sector is expected to contribute 13% to the national GDP by 2025, reflecting its resilience and potential. Projected to grow into a $1-trillion market by
Indian stock markets are likely to open on a weak note on March 7, with GIFT Nifty indicating a negative start. On March 6, the benchmark indices ended on a high note, extending their winning streak. The Sensex soared 610 points or 0.83% to close at 74,340, while the Nifty climbed 207 points or 0.93%
US President Donald Trump signed an order to create a strategic bitcoin reserve on Thursday, ahead of his meeting with leaders from cryptocurrency industry at the White House crypto summit on Friday. The reserve will be funded with bitcoin that the federal government has taken from criminals or civil asset cases. The news was shared
The stock market is buzzing with action today! Big contract wins, high-value investments, and major partnerships are driving interest across key sectors. From railways and real estate to IT and biotech, here are the top stocks making headlines. Market Recap Indian stock markets wrapped up March 6 on a high note, with strong gains across
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, the apex body for chartered accountants, has given its recommendations to the Lok Sabha select committee, which is examining the income tax Bill, 2025. The ICAI’s recommendations include cutting down the number of sections and simplifying the language in the proposed legislation. The ICAI council members have also
The Delhi High Court has ruled in favour of the government in a gas migration dispute between ONGC and a Reliance Industries-led consortium. The ruling could impact India’s oil and gas sector and influence future contractual obligations for shared reservoirs, explains Arunima Bharadwaj ALSO READBritannia CEO Rajneet Singh Kohli resigns, stock dips 0.6% post announcement
