The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced new guidelines requiring SEBI-registered intermediaries to verify their contact details before advertising on social media platforms. This measure aims to curb securities market fraud and enhance transparency. Rising Online Frauds in the Securities Market SEBI has observed a surge in fraudulent activities on various social …
Global tech giants OpenAI and Meta are reportedly in discussions with Reliance Industries for potential AI collaborations in India. According to a report by The Information, both companies have held separate talks with the Mukesh Ambani-led conglomerate to explore opportunities in AI expansion within the country. Potential Collaboration Between Reliance and OpenAI One of the …
In a major crackdown on tax evasion, the Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) has blocked 357 offshore online gaming websites and identified around 700 offshore e-gaming firms attempting to evade GST. The move comes ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, as authorities tighten enforcement on illegal gaming platforms operating …
The Nifty Financial Services Index (FINNIFTY) is a benchmark index that represents the financial sector of the Indian stock market. It comprises banks, financial institutions, housing finance companies, insurance firms, and other financial service providers. The index is designed to reflect the overall behaviour and performance of the financial market in India. FINNIFTY Performance Overview On …
In recent years, the Government of India has rolled out a range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the economic empowerment of women. From financial assistance to skill-building programmes, these schemes play a vital role in enabling women to participate more actively in entrepreneurship and innovation. According to official data, more than 73,000 startups—nearly half of …
India’s commitment to energy security and sustainable fuel alternatives has placed ethanol blending at the forefront of its biofuel strategy. While the current policy targets 20% ethanol blending in petrol (E20) by FY26, discussions and infrastructure development hint at readiness for even higher blending levels in the future. Ethanol Blending: A Timeline of Progress The …
From May 2025, passengers flying out of Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) could be subject to higher costs. According to a report, the Adani-owned airport has proposed levying a user development fee (UDF) of ₹325 on domestic passengers and increasing the current charge for international travellers to ₹650. At present, international flyers pay …
On March 24, 2025, as of 12:28 PM, the BSE Sensex was up 1.32% at 77,925.45, while the Nifty 50 was up 1.27% at 23,646.00. The mid-day top gainers and losers for the day are: Mid-Day Top Gainers Symbol Open High Low LTP %chng NTPC 357 367.4 353.65 367.25 4.54 KOTAKBANK 2,100.00 2,184.25 2,090.25 2,172.25 …
The Indian stock market rallied for the 6th straight trading session after witnessing a series of corrections. At 09:18 AM, BSE Sensex soared over 550 points after the market opened and was trading above the 77,400 level. The gain in 30 shares of BSE Sensex continued and rose ~1.15% to 77,787.74 at 11:50 AM. The gain in …
Google Pay has introduced a convenience fee for credit/debit card bill payments, ranging from 0.5% to 1% plus GST. This mirrors similar charges by PhonePe and Paytm. Meanwhile, direct UPI bank transfers remain fee-free. Google Pay’s Convenience Fee Limited to Card Transactions Google Pay has started imposing a convenience fee for payments made via credit and …
