In a move announced in March, the Delhi government unveiled plans to curb air pollution by banning the sale of petrol and diesel at fuel stations to vehicles that exceed a certain age limit — 15 years for petrol and 10 years for diesel vehicles. This step is part of a broader effort to address …
On April 17, 2025, as of 12:15 PM, the BSE Sensex was up 0.95% at 77,774.85, while the Nifty 50 was up 0.87% at 23,638.30. The mid-day top gainers and losers for the day are: Mid-Day Top Gainers Symbol Open High Low LTP %chng BHARTIARTL 1,834.00 1,879.90 1,825.70 1,872.40 2.73 ICICIBANK 1,362.00 1,392.50 1,360.10 1,392.10 2.63 ETERNAL 220.6 227.24 …
What Are End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs)? End-of-Life Vehicles, or ELVs, refer to vehicles that have exceeded their legally permitted road life. In Delhi, petrol vehicles older than 15 years and diesel vehicles older than 10 years fall under this category. The policy aims to remove these ageing, high-polluting vehicles from the streets as part of the …
Worried if EPFO will grant you higher pensions? A recent ruling of Kerala High Court is good news for you! Under Paragraph 26(6) of the EPF Scheme, 1952, the court has ruled that people must get higher pensions. This applies to cases of people who made lump-sum contributions and where delayed payments were accepted. Background of the Case …
India’s domestic commercial vehicle (CV) market is poised for a rebound in the current financial year, with sales expected to approach the one million-unit mark. This recovery will be driven by a combination of infrastructure expansion, replacement demand, and supportive policy initiatives such as the PM-eBus Sewa scheme. If the projections hold true, FY25 …
India’s electric mobility darling BluSmart has hit a major speed bump. The company has suspended all ride bookings through its app in major cities like Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru, sparking speculation and concern about its future. While the app is still live on the Play Store, users report being unable to select time slots or travel …
On April 16, 2025, domestic equities extended gains with the NSE Nifty closing at 23,437.20, up 108.65 points or 0.47%. The BSE Sensex ended at 77,044.29, gaining 309.40 points or 0.40% buoyed by buying across key sectors. This week’s Nifty contracts are set to expire on Thursday, April 17, per the standard F&O cycle. Stocks Under …
If you’re planning any financial transactions or looking to trade stocks tomorrow, it’s important to note that both the Indian stock market and banks will remain closed on Good Friday, April 18, 2025. This holiday is observed across the country as a religious and public holiday, marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Stock Market Holiday …
Indian equity markets ended the day on a positive note, with the BSE Sensex gaining 309.40 points to close at 77,044.29, while the NSE Nifty rose 108.65 points to settle at 23,437.20. Top Gainers and Losers On April 16, the stock market saw notable gains among key players, with IndusInd Bank leading the top gainers …
Lakme’s new ad campaign has landed its parent company, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), in legal trouble. Honasa Consumer Ltd, the company behind Mamaearth and The Derma Co., has taken the issue to the Delhi High Court. Honasa says Lakme’s “SPF Lie Detector Test” ad wrongly targets and misleads people about its sunscreen products. What Is …
