Understanding Cash Limits for NRIs Entering India NRIs travelling to India must adhere to specific regulations governing the amount of foreign and Indian currency they can carry. While there is no restriction on bringing foreign exchange into India, certain limits require a declaration to customs authorities upon arrival. NRIs can bring up to $5,000 in …
Digital arrest scams have emerged as a growing cyber threat, with fraudsters impersonating law enforcement agencies to extort money from unsuspecting victims. Since policing and public order are state subjects under the Indian Constitution, State and Union Territory (UT) law enforcement agencies (LEAs) play a crucial role in tackling such crimes. However, the Central Government …
Binny Bansal, co-founder of Flipkart, has unveiled Opptra, a startup that aims to build franchise business portfolios for branded consumer goods. Opptra seeks to simplify brand expansion by leveraging advanced technology, data-driven localisation, and a robust global supply chain, as per news reports. Bridging the Gap in Global Brand Expansion Expanding into new markets presents …
On March 14, 2025, Banks and India’s leading stock exchanges, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), will be closed in observance of the Holi Festival, with all trading activities suspended for the day. Is Stock Market Open Today? According to the official holiday calendar of the NSE and BSE, no …
On March 13, 2025, the Indian benchmark indices ended lower, whereby Nifty 50 fell 0.33% to 22,397.20 while Sensex dropped 0.27% to 73,828.91. Top Gainers of the Day Symbol Open High Low LTP %chng BEL 283 285.8 279.42 280.1 1.18 SBIN 725.9 731.45 724.5 728 0.68 CIPLA 1,456.40 1,465.70 1,445.65 1,460.05 0.4 ICICIBANK 1,251.05 1,255.60 …
Since 2019, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) have collectively generated ₹12,984.86 crore by monetising non-core assets, including land, buildings, telecom towers, and fibre infrastructure. This initiative follows government-approved policies aimed at optimising asset utilisation while ensuring minimal disruption to operations. Telecom Firms’ Asset Monetisation Details As per data shared …
India is set to take a monumental step in securing its mineral future with the launch of its first-ever auction for exploration licenses of critical minerals. The Ministry of Mines has announced that the auction will commence on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to reduce its dependence on imports and boost …
The BSE Sensex ended at 73,828.91, down 200.85 points (-0.27%), while the NSE Nifty 50 settled at 22,397.20, declining 73.30 points (-0.33%). India’s benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, managed to limit larger losses on Thursday, tracking global markets, as investors found relief in lower-than-expected inflation data from both the US and India. Sectoral Performance Nifty …
The Indian stock market closed in the red for the week ending March 13, 2025, but the decline in both indices remained under 1%. Roundup of Major News This Week India’s retail inflation eased to 3.61% in February, down from 4.31% in January, according to government data released on Wednesday. The decline was mainly due …
During Feb 2025, India’s consumer inflation dropped significantly to 3.61%, falling below the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) 4% target for the first time in 6 months, sparking expectations of another rate cut as soon as April. This fall in inflation, from January’s 4.26%, was driven by a rare decline in vegetable prices and a …
