The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) announced that the newly introduced same-day cheque clearing system (T+0) has largely stabilised after facing initial technical and operational hiccups. According to NPCI, the central system has been functioning smoothly since October 13, 2025, and most of the early issues have…
In a historic stock market debut, LG Electronics India Ltd surged over 50% on its first day of trading, marking one of the most remarkable IPO performances in recent years. The company’s shares opened at a strong premium and rallied to an intra-day high of ₹1,749 on the…
In a major boost to India’s digital infrastructure, Google announced a $15 billion investment to establish a large-scale Artificial Intelligence (AI) hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The initiative, unveiled on October 14, represents the tech giant’s largest investment outside the United States and is set to transform the…
If you’ve been thinking about your retirement savings, you’re already ahead of the curve. Among the many long-term investment options available, the National Pension System (NPS) stands out as one of the most reliable and affordable ways to build a secure retirement fund. Whether you’ve just started your…
In a significant move to boost India’s steel industry and ease raw material bottlenecks, the Ministry of Steel has exempted 202 foreign steel licences from the mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) quality certification under the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS). The exemption, announced on 8 August 2025,…
The evolution of Wealth Management India reflects a profound shift from traditional, manual financial practices to a technology-driven paradigm that prioritizes accessibility, precision, and transparency. Digital Wealth Management, powered by advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), blockchain, and cloud computing, has redefined Financial Planning…
On May 26, 2025, Jio BlackRock Mutual Fund received its certificate of registration from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), with Jio BlackRock Asset Management Private Limited approved as the Asset Management Company (AMC). This landmark approval for the 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services…
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, wealth management in India was still in its infancy. Investment decisions were largely limited to fixed deposits, gold, and traditional insurance plans. The idea of "wealth creation" was often synonymous with "savings" — with limited access to capital markets or professional…
On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump introduced a new trade policy aimed at strengthening the U.S. economy by imposing significant tariffs on goods imported from other countries. He called this move "Liberation Day" and explained that it would help protect American businesses and workers by making foreign…
NSE has introduced a new sectoral index, the Nifty Chemicals Index, aimed at tracking the performance of companies within the chemicals sector. This index focuses on the top 20 stocks from the Nifty 500 that belong to the chemicals industry, selected based on their six-month average free-float market…