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India’s new Labour Codes, effective November 21, limit workweeks to 48 hours, replacing 29 labour laws. While offering flexibility in daily schedules, overtime requires consent and double pay. Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy’s 72-hour, 9-9-6 workweek advocacy now clashes with these regulations, sparking debate on work-life balance.
The rupee pared early gains and settled 4 paise lower at 89.20 against the dollar, pressured by weak domestic equities and FII outflows. Falling crude oil prices provided limited support, while a strong US dollar capped gains. Analysts expect the rupee to trade between ₹89 and ₹89.50 amid global and domestic volatility.
On November 25, 2025, Indian markets ended lower as monthly Nifty F&O expiry pressured indices. BSE Sensex fell 313.7 points to 84,587.01, while NSE Nifty50 dropped 74.7 points to 25,884.8. Realty and PSU Bank sectors gained, but IT and Media declined. Midcap and Smallcap indices outperformed, rising 0.36% and 0.19%, respectively.
Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran said India’s GDP is expected to surpass USD 4 trillion this fiscal year, up from USD 3.9 trillion in March 2025. He emphasized that economic growth is crucial amid global flux. Nageswaran also reaffirmed India’s commitment to net-zero emissions by 2070 while addressing climate challenges.
Gold prices surged in the Hyderabad bullion market today, with 10 grams of 24-carat gold rising by Rs. 1,910 to Rs. 1,27,040, and 10 grams of 22-carat gold increasing by Rs. 1,750 to Rs. 1,16,450. Meanwhile, silver prices fell slightly, with a kilogram dropping Rs. 100 to Rs. 1,70,900. Rates remain similar across both Telugu […]
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 84830.02, down at 70.69 points or 0.08%, and the Nifty was at 25998.50, down at 39.00 points or 0.15%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 89.08 against the dollar.
Here are the petrol prices per liter today in the top cities in India. ★ Delhi – ₹94.77, ★ Kolkata – ₹105.41, ★ Mumbai – ₹103.50, ★ Chennai – ₹100.80, ★ Bangalore – ₹102.92, ★ Bhubaneswar – ₹101.19, ★ Chandigarh – ₹94.30, ★ Hyderabad – ₹107.46, ★ Jaipur – ₹104.41, ★ Lucknow – ₹94.69, ★ […]
Indian equity markets ended lower on November 24 after a volatile session, despite global buying momentum. The BSE Sensex closed at 84,900.71, down 331.21 points (0.39%), while the NSE Nifty50 fell 108.65 points (0.42%) to 25,959.5. Broader indices also dropped, with the Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 declining 0.32% and 0.85%, respectively.
Bitcoin mining is quietly returning in China despite a 2021 ban, driven by cheap electricity and surplus data centers in energy-rich provinces like Xinjiang. Individual and corporate miners are resuming operations, boosting China’s global share to 14%. The revival supports Bitcoin demand and signals potential policy flexibility.
India’s confidence in the nearing US trade deal stems from strong economic resilience, limited export impact, and recent US tariff rollbacks on key products. Despite market jitters and a weak rupee, India is holding firm on sensitive sectors. Rising exports, steady GDP growth, and shifting US positions strengthen New Delhi’s negotiating stance.
The US Appeals Court upheld penal charges of about USD 194 million against TCS in CSC’s trade-secrets case. It vacated the prior injunction and asked the Texas District Court to reassess the order. TCS said it will explore legal reviews and appeals while making necessary financial provisions in its accounts and financial statements as required.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Monday, November 24, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 85320.04, up at 88.12 points or 0.10%, and the Nifty was at 26122.80, up at 54.65 points or 0.21%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 89.16 against the dollar.
New US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil are set to sharply reduce India’s Russian crude imports, though not stop them fully. December–January flows may fall to around 400,000 bpd. Major refiners like Reliance and HMEL have paused purchases, while only non-sanctioned Russian suppliers remain viable. Analysts expect short-term disruption, and higher uncertainty.
A Mumbai special CBI court has allowed the ED to auction Nirav Modi’s Mercedes-Benz GLE250 and re-auction a Skoda Superb, citing rapid depreciation and high maintenance costs. Declared a fugitive economic offender, Modi was not consulted. The court said delaying the sale would further reduce the vehicles’ value.
A US court imposed a default judgment holding Byju Raveendran personally liable to repay over USD 1 billion for failing to comply with discovery orders. The Delaware Bankruptcy Court cited willful evasion, contempt of prior sanctions, and refusal to provide accounting. His continued non-compliance prompted the court to impose the record-breaking penalty.