Traveling ,Gardening & Finance
Traveling ,Gardening & Finance
State-run export credit agency ECGC Ltd has upgraded risk rankings of two dozen countries, thereby substantially reducing insurance costs for Indian exporters in these geographies, to protect exporters from the adverse impact of US tariffs and encourage them to diversify in alternative markets, two officials said. FILE PHOTO: A worker sits on a ship carrying […]
India’s industrial growth in November was the fastest in two years, on the back of strong manufacturing and mining activity. India’s industrial output in April-November grew 3.3% as compared to a revised increase of 4.1% a year earlier, according to government data. (Mint Archives) The index of industrial production (IIP)—which measures factory output in the […]
The silver rate whipsawed in today after scaling an all-time high that briefly made the white metal a more lucrative assets than Nvidia’s stock. The silver rate surged as much as 5.99% to an intraday high of ₹2,54,174.00, before giving up all the gains and more to hit an intraday low of 2,33,120.00—down 2.78%. (Unsplash) […]
India’s premium residential market clocked a price growth of up to 36% year-on-year in 2025 in under-construction projects, with Noida (9–36%), Mumbai (20–30%), Gurugram (2–19%) and Bengaluru (13–15%) emerging as the top performers, as infrastructure-led connectivity, higher launch benchmarks and demand for amenity-rich homes reshaped buyer preferences, according to a report by Savills India. India’s […]
Interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and firm growth should extend the economic cycle and support risk assets, though the next phase may be choppier, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. strategists. The logo for Goldman Sachs is seen. (Reuters) “Sturdy global growth coupled with non-recessionary Fed cuts should be positive for global equities, but […]
Indian investors are increasingly broadening their exposure beyond single-stock investments to include US equities, index and thematic ETFs, private market opportunities, and global funds, a report said. Image for represenational purposes only. (Pexels) This reflects a more structured approach to portfolio construction and a growing comfort with global market participation, a report titled ‘How India […]
For decades, India’s insurance challenge has been one of awareness, purchasing power parity and trust. A sustained focus on urban markets and standardised products led to low penetration, limited risk capacity and persistent protection gaps. This left numerous households uninsured. Image for representational purposes only. (Unsplash) The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) […]
The first time he “retired”, in 1956, Warren Buffett was 25. Benjamin Graham, the famous stock-picker who employed him, had closed his fund. The oracle of Omaha, as Mr Buffett would later become known, went home to Nebraska. His break from work was brief; he soon started an investment partnership of his own. But then […]
Bengaluru home sales fell 5% in 2025, as rising property prices and cautious buyer sentiment tempered demand, according to a report by Anarock. The slowdown was attributed to higher prices, fear of IT sector layoffs, geopolitical tensions, and other uncertainties that have weighed on India’s residential market throughout the year. Bengaluru home sales fell 5% […]
In 2025, the GST Council implemented substantial tax cuts on construction materials: cement was reduced from 28% to 18%, bricks, tiles, and sand from 18% to 5%, paints and varnishes from 28% to 18%, and marble and granite blocks to 5%. Even modest reductions of 2–3% proved significant for middle-income homebuyers, especially when combined with […]
