The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has “in-principle” agreed to the settlement plea filed by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in the long-running unfair market access case, a development that could finally clear the regulatory hurdle for the country’s largest stock exchange to launch its much-delayed initial public offering (IPO), reported PTI.Sebi chairman…
Coca-Cola has roped in investment bankers including Kotak, HDFC Group and Citibank for a proposed initial public offering of its Indian bottling arm, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), with the issue size pegged at about $1 billion (around Rs 9,027 crore), people aware with the matter told ET.The world’s largest beverage maker is targeting a summer…
As the FY27 Budget draws closer, the country’s agriculture industry is urging the government to rethink how the sector is supported, pressing for higher spending on technology, digital systems and climate-ready infrastructure to unlock long-term growth. The sector employs close to 45% of the country’s workforce but contributes less than one-fifth to gross value added….
With visa interview appointments being deferred to March, April or even later, job prospects have become uncertain for some. (AI image) Indian H-1B visa holders are facing a fresh headache! Amidst the Donald Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, existing H-1B visa holders now face the prospect of job loss, salary cuts and local income tax payouts…
Gold price prediction: From a weekly perspective, the 139,000 level remains a key support area, marking the lower boundary of the consolidation range. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction: Gold and silver prices are expected to continue hitting new highs, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. He shares…
Zerodha founder Nikhil Kamath has flagged concerns over the closure of Indian stock market exchanges on January 15, after trading was suspended due to municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra. Commenting on the decision, Kamath questioned the planning behind declaring a market holiday for the local civic election. “Indian stock exchanges are closed today for Mumbai’s…
Bank holiday on January 15: January brings with it a series of festivals and events, and many are wondering whether January 15 is a bank holiday or not. It is therefore advisable to check the bank holiday calendar if a branch visit is on your to-do list.Missing a holiday can quickly turn a simple bank…
A key industry demand relates to strengthening the Customs Authority for Advance Rulings (CAAR). (AI image) As the Centre readies the Union Budget 2026-27, industry and tax experts have flagged mounting customs litigation, uneven trade facilitation and gaps in digitalisation as areas needing urgent policy attention. In its pre-Budget memorandum, FICCI has outlined a series…
China’s exports ended last year with a growth spurt and sent its trade surplus to a record $1.2 trillion in 2025, extending a boom that’s seen factories escape Donald Trump’s tariffs by making deeper inroads into markets beyond the US.The resilience was the biggest surprise for an ailing Chinese economy and could cushion it in…
The most visible aspect of a fund is its past returns. That’s also the most dangerous thing to obsess over. (AI image) What really makes a mutual fund ‘Good’? It’s not last year’s return, the TV ad or the number of stars on the brochure.Let me guess what happens when you start looking at mutual…
