CEO publishes earnings fact sheet after creator raises questions The chief executive released a fact sheet detailing how delivery partners earn, following public questions from a high-profile content creator about the company’s pay practices. The move aimed to address concerns about transparency and to explain how pay is calculated across different types of orders and … Read more
For the eighth consecutive quarter, the government has left interest rates on small savings schemes unchanged. The move preserves predictability for millions of retail savers who rely on these instruments for safe, steady returns. At the same time, a steady rate environment raises questions about real returns, inflation protection and how savers should position their … Read more
Silver climbs after record year, ends day near $75 an ounce Spot silver rose 3.9% to $75.46 per ounce, rebounding after briefly touching an all-time high of $83.62 on December 29. The metal capped what analysts are calling its strongest year on record, finishing up an astonishing 147% for the year. What drove the historic … Read more
Three new fund offers (NFOs) are open for subscription in January 2026, giving investors distinct ways to add government securities, diversified equity exposure, or sector-focused plays to their portfolios. Below is a clear, practical guide to each offer, who might consider them, and the factors to weigh before subscribing. At a glance: the three January … Read more
The company chief executive has said that some delivery workers were prevented from carrying out shifts on Christmas and New Year’s Eve because of a strike. He added that a significant number of people taking part in the protests were not registered delivery partners, and he raised concerns about the disruption that followed. What the … Read more
Early trade opened on a cautious note as benchmark indices slipped, with the Sensex falling to 85,636.05 and the Nifty dipping to 26,297.60. The move reflected risk-off sentiment among investors, as markets digested a mix of domestic and global developments. Market snapshot: early trade cues The initial session showed broad weakness, with traders reacting to … Read more
The promise of a 10-minute delivery slot became a focal point during a recent nationwide strike by gig workers. The fast-delivery option stirred debate about safety, fairness and practicality. Company founder Deepinder Goyal pushed back on criticism, saying the short window is made possible by the density of stores rather than by asking delivery partners … Read more
Allocating more capital to a specific sector at the right moment can lift overall portfolio returns. But that upside does not come for free. Sector bets increase exposure to concentrated risks, and poor timing or unexpected economic shifts can wipe out short-term gains. Understanding when to act, how to size positions, and how to manage … Read more
Market moves: dollar benefits from safe-haven flows The U.S. dollar strengthened as investors sought safety amid uncertain market conditions. Forex traders said demand for safe-haven assets drove the greenback higher, even as softer crude oil prices provided a measure of support for some domestic currencies. Why the dollar gained When investors grow cautious about risk … Read more
Forex traders expect the Indian rupee to face downward pressure in the near term as recent geopolitical developments push investors toward safe-haven assets. At the same time, softer crude oil prices offer some relief, moderating the pace of any depreciation. Why geopolitical tensions matter for the rupee Geopolitical events increase uncertainty across global markets. When … Read more