The Ministry of Coal has achieved a historic milestone in coal production and dispatch for the financial year 2024-25, setting new records in captive and commercial coal mining. Record-Breaking Growth in Coal Production and Dispatch As of March 31, 2025, total coal production surged to 190.95 million tonnes (MT), reflecting a remarkable 29.79% growth over …
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has finalised a policy aimed at preventing the misuse of proprietary trading terminals—platforms brokers use for self-trading. According to news reports, the regulatory framework has been broadly finalised and shared with stakeholders. Exchanges will be directed to implement the policy after seeking input from brokers, who will …
On April 2, 2025, the BSE Sensex was up 0.78% at 76,617.44, while the Nifty 50 was up 0.72% at 23,332.35. The top gainers and losers for the day are: Top Gainers of the Day Symbol LTP (₹) Change% TATACONSUM 1,060.80 6.91 ZOMATO 211.7 4.8 TITAN 3,102.30 3.86 INDUSINDBK 703 2.97 TECHM 1,424.50 2.1 Tata …
India has recorded an all-time high in defence exports for the Financial Year 2024-25, reaching ₹23,622 crore (approx. US$ 2.76 billion). This marks a notable growth of 12.04% compared to the previous year’s ₹21,083 crore. This upward trajectory underscores India’s evolving role in the global defence market. DPSUs Lead Growth with Over 42% Increase A …
In the first 2 months of 2025, India witnessed an impressive 40% year-on-year rise in venture capital (VC) funding, defying a sluggish global investment climate. While global VC funding grew by only 17%, India’s remarkable growth stands out as a testament to the strength and resilience of its startup ecosystem. This surge highlights not only …
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Poonam Gupta as its new Deputy Governor, marking a significant leadership change within the central bank. Gupta, a former World Bank economist, will be stepping into the role previously held by Michael Patra. This appointment comes just days before the RBI’s bi-monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, …
The Indian stock market ended in the green on Wednesday, with key indices gaining ahead of a crucial announcement from US President Donald Trump. The BSE Sensex rose 592.93 points (0.78%) to close at 76,617.44. It moved between a high of 76,680.35 and a low of 76,064.94 during the session. The NSE Nifty50 index also …
The Indian government has actively utilised Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) as a strategic financial tool. By the financial year 2024-25, a total of 67 tranches had been issued, amounting to a significant volume of gold. This blog explores various aspects of the SGB programme, including its issuance, valuation, redemption policy, and recent changes. Total Issuance …
According to a news report, April 2 has been coined as ‘Liberation Day’ by US President Donald Trump, marking a pivotal moment in his administration’s trade agenda. With a press conference scheduled for 4 pm Eastern Time (2000 GMT / 1.30 am IST on April 3) from the White House Rose Garden, the announcement is …
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has extended the timeline for implementing its regulatory framework on algorithmic trading for retail investors. The original deadline of April 1, 2025, has now been shifted to August 1, 2025. Reason for Extension SEBI’s extension comes after stock exchanges submitted a request for additional time. Exchanges are …
