The Indian government has halted the issuance of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs), raising concerns among investors who viewed them as a secure and rewarding gold investment avenue. With no fresh issuances, the only way to acquire SGBs is through the secondary market. However, potential investors must assess various factors before making a purchase. Current Market …
On February 21, 2025, the Indian stock markets ended the last trading session of the week in negative territory. The BSE Sensex declined by 424.90 points, or 0.56%, to settle at 75,311.06. Throughout the session, the 30-share index fluctuated between an intraday high of 75,748.72 and a low of 75,112.41. Similarly, the NSE Nifty50 also …
India’s entrepreneurial landscape has witnessed unprecedented growth, with several startups crossing the billion-dollar valuation mark within a short span. The 2024 Burgundy Private Hurun India 500 List showcases the youngest companies that have emerged as industry leaders, demonstrating rapid innovation and market dominance. These firms, founded within the last decade, have capitalised on digital transformation …
Green bonds are a type of debt instrument issued by governments, corporations, and multilateral institutions to raise funds for projects aimed at reducing carbon emissions and enhancing climate resilience. The primary appeal of these bonds lies in their ability to provide lower borrowing costs, commonly referred to as the greenium—a premium that enables issuers to …
The Indian government is gearing up to invite applications under the Scheme for the Promotion of Manufacturing Electric Cars in India, which aims to attract global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) by offering a 15% concessional import duty, significantly lower than the existing 70% rate. Announced in March last year, the scheme has undergone extensive consultations …
India is exploring a multi-sector bilateral trade agreement with the United States amidst growing global trade tensions. The move comes as the US, under former President Donald Trump’s leadership, sought to impose reciprocal tariffs, citing trade imbalances. According to reports, India’s tariff structure is shaped by its lower per capita income relative to developed nations, …
As per news reports, trade barriers, whether tariff-based or non-tariff, influence global commerce. However, according to a news report, non-tariff barriers impact trade 2.5 times more than tariffs, making them a crucial aspect of trade negotiations. These barriers include regulatory standards, licensing requirements, import quotas, and complex certification procedures, all of which add to the …
The Indian government has issued an order to block 119 apps available on the Google Play Store, with a majority linked to developers in China and Hong Kong. According to data disclosed by Google on the Lumen Database, a Harvard University-operated platform that tracks content removal requests, these apps primarily include video and voice chat …
On Thursday, February 20, 2025, the capital market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) proposed a new framework for InvITs. The proposed framework streamlines the process of fast-track follow-on offerings by real estate investment trusts (REITs) and infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs) in order to make fundraising more efficient. Proposal by SEBI The …
Delhi’s newly elected Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, has assured that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government will fulfil its election promise of providing ₹2,500 per month to women, according to news reports. This announcement positions Delhi’s financial assistance scheme ahead of similar initiatives in other states, such as Maharashtra’s Ladki Bahin Yojana and Madhya Pradesh’s …
