The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted approval for Tata Sons Private Limited (Tata Sons) to acquire an additional 10% stake in Tata Play Limited (Tata Play) from Baytree Investments (Mauritius) Pte Ltd. This transaction will see Tata Sons increase its holding in Tata Play to 70%, further consolidating its position in the entertainment …
The Indian government is preparing for its third phase of airport privatisation, aiming to transfer operations of 11 airports to private entities by the end of the financial year 2025-26. According to reports, the strategy involves bundling loss-making airports with profitable ones to enhance investor appeal. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to …
Maharashtra continues to be a preferred destination for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), contributing over 14% to India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan, during the state legislature’s budget session, reiterated the state’s commitment to fostering investment and economic growth. At the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, Maharashtra signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) …
Indian banks have written off a staggering ₹16.35 lakh crore in bad loans over the last ten financial years, according to government data presented in Parliament. While these write-offs are in line with regulatory norms, they do not absolve defaulters, and recovery efforts remain a priority. The trend highlights both the challenges and improvements in …
A recent report indicates that the Income Tax Department will reportedly gain extended authority to examine individuals’ digital footprints, including emails, social media accounts, bank transactions, and online investments. If there are suspicions of tax evasion, undeclared assets, or concealed financial records, tax officials may be able to investigate digital accounts as part of their …
After a 10-day losing streak, Nifty has experienced its longest decline in recent times, marking a 16% correction from its September highs. This is now the 6th largest drop since the 2008-09 financial crisis and the second-largest since the Covid-led market crash in 2020. Here are the top 5 reasons why this decline could be …
On March 18, 2025, the NSE closed at 22,834.30, up by 325.55 points, marking a 1.45% increase. Meanwhile, the BSE closed at 75,301.26, gaining 1,131.31 points, a rise of 1.53%. Top Gainers of the Day Symbol LTP (₹) %Chng Volume ICICIBANK 1,311.5 3.35 1,56,45,071 LT 3271 3.07 20,29,841 SHRIRAMFIN 641.95 3 69,14,606 M&M 2785 2.95 …
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched a mobile application for the Pradhan Mantri Internship Scheme (PMIS) in New Delhi on Monday. The app is designed to streamline access to internships and simplify the application process. It features Aadhaar-based face authentication for registration, personalised dashboards, and real-time notifications. PM Internship Scheme Overview The PM Internship Scheme …
The 8th Pay Commission is expected to revise the salary and pension structures for central government employees. The government has sought inputs on the Terms of Reference (ToR) from key ministries, including the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the Department of Personnel & Training. State governments have …
On March 18, 2025, as of 12:05 PM, the BSE Sensex was up 1.20% at 75,062.08, while the Nifty 50 was up 1.17% at 22,772.65. The mid-day top gainers and losers for the day are: Mid-Day Top Gainers Symbol Open High Low Prev. Close LTP %chng UTTAMSUGAR 193.87 230.9 193.87 192.42 230.9 20 TTL 10.31 …
