The UAE golden visa programme includes options through property investments and business establishment. (AI image) Has the UAE launched a new golden visa pilot programme? Reports about UAE launching a pilot programme for a new golden visa have created excitement on social media. However, visa consultants and applicants are confused due to lack of official […]
The severe losses faced by retail traders take on a darker dimension following SEBI’s accusations against Jane Street. (AI image) Jane Street case: Indian retail investors saw substantial losses of Rs 1.05 lakh crore in derivatives trading in FY25, according to recent SEBI data. This revelation coincides with SEBI’s investigation into American quant trading firm […]
MUMBAI: Retail investors in India lost nearly Rs 1.06 lakh crore in the equity futures & options (F&O) segment during fiscal 2025 (FY25), a staggering 41% jump from Rs 74,812 crore in FY24 (after accounting for transaction costs). While all the three quarters of FY25 showed rising losses (both at the net and at an […]
This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes. The Indian government is drafting a fresh strategy to promote domestically-flagged ships, after its current Rs 1,624 crore scheme launched in FY22 has fallen short of its objectives. The scheme, which aimed to raise India’s share of EXIM cargo carried by Indian ships, has not had […]
Long-term capital gains from stocks and equity-oriented funds are now taxed at 12.5%. But there is a Rs 1.25 lakh tax-free threshold that can help small investors avoid the tax. (AI image) Saving for retirement used to be easy. But in the past few years, there have been several amendments in tax rules for retirement […]
Local gold prices in India are expected to remain firm in the second half of 2025, with a possible rise towards the psychological Rs 1,00,000 mark per 10 grams, according to a report by ICICI Bank Global Markets. Currently, the yellow metal is hovering in the Rs 96,500–Rs 98,500 range. “Local gold prices are expected […]
Edelweiss Mutual Funds CEO and MD Radhika Gupta Italian luxury fashion house Prada has been facing severe online backlash after its latest collection showcased men’s sandals resembling India’s traditional Kolhapuri chappals. Edelweiss Mutual Funds CEO and MD Radhika Gupta weighed in on the ongoing controversy, highlighting the importance of acknowledging original creators and preserving India’s […]
NEW DELHI , 28/11/2021: Rajnath Singh seen during a meeting of Union Minister with Parliamentry Affairs with Floor leaders of Political Parties at Parliament Annexe, in New Delhi on Sunday .Photo: | Photo Credit: SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA / The Hindu In its first meeting post Operation Sindoor, Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday cleared ten […]
India’s sugar sector has grown into a Rs 1.3 lakh crore annual industry, playing a key role in rural development, energy independence, and green fuel production, Union Food minister Pralhad Joshi said on Thursday.Speaking at the ‘Cooperative Sugar Industry Conclave 2025’ and ‘National Efficiency Award Ceremony’, Joshi credited policy reforms under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s […]
A total of 1,70,201 housing units were sold across the top eight cities in H1 2025, reflecting sustained momentum despite a 2% dip in overall sales. Mumbai led with 47,035 units, followed by NCR (26,795) and Bengaluru (26,599). The premium segment remained strong, with homes priced above ₹1 crore recording a 17% year-on-year growth. As […]
