Retirement might feel like a distant concern when you’re in your 20s or 30s, but starting early is the smartest way to ensure financial freedom later in life. One of the most reliable tools for retirement planning is investing in a pension plan. In this guide, we’ll explain…
The Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), the country’s largest state-owned shipping company, is set to make a landmark acquisition of 26 India-built ships worth approximately ₹198.2 billion (US $2.3 billion), according to recent news reports. This strategic move is part of a government-backed initiative aimed at boosting India’s…
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 Indian stock market is buzzing with activity as major companies announce transformative deals, partnerships, and expansions. From acquisitions to innovative product launches, here’s a roundup of the latest developments driving stock market attention in August 2025. Stay informed about these key updates to make smarter investment decisions.…
Corporate bonds are debt instruments through which companies raise funds for working capital or capital expenditure needs, offering investors periodic interest payments and the return of their principal upon maturity. This step-by-step guide explores how to invest in corporate bonds in India, their benefits, and why they are…
The Indian government is set to empower farmers with a massive ₹3,200 crore crop insurance payout under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) on August 11, 2025. Led by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, this initiative will directly benefit 30 lakh farmers across multiple states, providing…
RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.50% The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its bi-monthly monetary policy meeting held on 6th August 2025, decided to maintain the repo rate at 5.50%, as widely expected by the market. The decision was taken unanimously by the six-member Monetary Policy…
India’s wealth landscape is transforming at an unprecedented pace, with over 33,000 new millionaires added in 2024, bringing the total High-Net-Worth Individual (HNWI) population to 378,810, according to the World Wealth Report 2025 by Capgemini Research Institute. This 5.6% growth, coupled with an 8.8% rise in HNWI wealth…
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On July 3, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued an interim order restraining U.S.-based quantitative trading firm Jane Street—and its Indian and Singaporean affiliates—from transacting in India’s securities markets. SEBI also announced it would hold ₹48.4 billion (approx. $567 million) alleged to be “unlawful gains” accrued between January 2023 and March 2025…