The central government has ordered the blocking of five OTT platforms, MoodXVIP, Koyal PlayPro, Digi Movieplex, Feel, and Jugnoo, citing the broadcast of obscene and objectionable content. This move follows a series of previous restrictions on OTT platforms, signaling stricter regulation of digital streaming in India.
The Indian domestic stock market opened on a firm note today, with the BSE Sensex soaring 558 points to touch 82,784.71 and the Nifty 50 climbing 157.7 points to 25,581.70. Analysts also anticipate the bullish momentum to persist throughout the day, while the Indian rupee remained stable at 90.935 per U.S. dollar, close to yesterday’s […]
Salaries in India are expected to rise 9.1% in 2026, slightly above 2025’s 8.9%, says Aon’s report. Real estate and NBFCs lead hikes, while engineering, manufacturing, and retail see 9.5–9.9% increases. Attrition dropped to 16.2% in 2025. New labor laws are driving compensation restructuring and clearer wage definitions, boosting workforce.
India’s equity benchmarks posted their worst session in four days as tariff concerns rattled sentiment. The Sensex fell 1,068.74 points to 82,225.92, while the Nifty 50 dropped 288.35 points to 25,424.65. Losses in HDFC Bank, Larsen & Toubro and IT stocks dragged indices lower amid renewed US tariff threats.
India’s stock markets are seeing heavy losses today. The Sensex fell 694.13 points to 82,600.53, while the Nifty dropped 201.90 points to 25,511.10. The Indian rupee is trading at 90.96 against the US dollar. Investors are cautious amid market volatility, leading to declines across major indices and sectors.
Indian equities extended gains for a second day, with the Nifty 50 rising 141.75 points (0.55%) to 25,713 and the Sensex advancing 479.95 points (0.58%) to 83,294.66. The Nifty MidCap fell 0.43%, while the NSE SmallCap edged up 0.29%, reflecting mixed broader market performance. The indices closed higher after Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs were ruled […]
Gold and silver prices witnessed a sharp rise in the Hyderabad bullion market today, with 10 grams of 24-carat gold surging ₹2,070 to ₹1,61,350, and 10 grams of 22-carat gold rising ₹1,900 to ₹1,47,900. Meanwhile, silver increased by ₹10,000 per kilogram to ₹3 lakh. Similar price trends were observed across the two Telugu states.
The Indian domestic stock market opened on a positive note today, Feb 23rd. The BSE Sensex rose 92.12 points (0.11%) to 82,906.83 and the NSE Nifty-50 climbed 107.15 points (0.42%) to 25,678.40. The Indian rupee strengthened 18 paise to 90.76 against the US dollar. Market analysts also expect the bullish momentum to continue throughout the […]
Stock market investors and traders should keep a close eye on key stocks today, Feb 23, as Indian Domestic market movements are expected to be high active. Key stocks to watch today: ICICI, HDFC, IDFC First Bank, State Bank of India, Bharti Airtel, Adani Ports and SEZ, NHAI, HUL, UPL, RailTel Corporation of India, Allcargo […]
The draft Income Tax Rules 2026 proposes several updates that strengthen the old tax regime for some salaried taxpayers. It expands cities eligible for higher HRA exemptions, raises children’s education and hostel allowances, and increases meal voucher tax-exempt value. These enhance tax savings for those with high rent and multiple deductions.
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis AG is exiting India by selling its 70.68% stake in Novartis India to ChrysCapital for ₹1,446 crore. Additionally, an open offer has been announced for an extra 26% stake, valued at ₹552 crore, at a price of ₹860.64 per share. The deal is expected to conclude by year-end, marking its complete exit.