The proposed transaction in India’s smart metering sector is drawing attention for its size and timing. If it goes through, it would rank among the largest deals in a fast-growing market that is central to the country’s plans to modernize its power system. The deal also highlights the financial stress at a major implementing agency … Read more
Rupee ends 2025 on a soft note, closes at 89.88 against the dollar On the last trading session of 2025, the Indian rupee slipped further, depreciating by 13 paise to close at 89.88 against the US dollar (provisional). Month-end dollar demand and active dollar buying by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) were the main drivers behind … Read more
Don’t Put All Your Long-Term Savings into Stocks It’s tempting to think that a long investment horizon gives you license to load up on equities. After all, stocks have historically delivered higher returns than most other assets over decades. But experts warn that relying too heavily on equities—even for distant goals—can expose your portfolio to … Read more
Technical problems on the MCA portal disrupt year-end filings Multiple social media users have reported problems with the MCA portal while trying to file annual reports ahead of the 31 December deadline. Complaints include slow loading, login failures, timeouts during form submission and error messages that prevent successful uploads. The issues have left many company … Read more
Gold has climbed more than 65% in 2025, a dramatic move that has caught the attention of investors, central banks and market watchers around the world. The metal’s surge reflects a mix of macroeconomic shifts, investor behavior and persistent geopolitical uncertainty. Here’s a clear look at what’s driving the rally, how markets are reacting and … Read more
The Indian rupee slipped to around 89.87 per US dollar, marking a decline of nearly 4.8% so far in 2025. This is the currency’s weakest performance since 2022 and has caught the attention of businesses, investors and policymakers. Why the rupee is weakening The fall in the rupee reflects a mix of global and domestic … Read more
IndiGo has revised its cockpit crew allowances, a move that takes effect on 1 January 2026. The airline has increased payments for several allowance categories — including domestic layovers, deadhead, night, tail-swap and transit allowances — with the stated aim of supporting pilots and stabilising flight operations after the carrier cancelled roughly 4,500 flights earlier … Read more
Forex traders are pointing to a steady trend: foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have been offloading Indian equities over the past few months, and that sustained selling pressure is a major factor weighing on the Indian rupee. The combination of cross-border capital flows and shifting investor sentiment is making the currency market more sensitive and volatile. … Read more
Education costs in India are rising faster than general inflation, and the gap matters for families planning for school and college fees. Private education — especially in metropolitan areas — has seen annual increases often in the 8–12% range. At that pace, experts note that education costs tend to double roughly every 6–7 years. That … Read more
Facing a sharp slowdown in scooter registrations across India, the electric two-wheeler maker has begun using its expanded retail footprint to sell home energy storage products. The move is a strategic shift from a pure electric-vehicle focus toward a broader energy and mobility play — a high-stakes pivot that reflects changing market realities and new … Read more