Deflation in vegetables was 14.18% in August, as against 28.96% in July. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Wholesale price inflation (WPI) returned to the positive zone after two months at 0.52% in August, as prices of food articles and manufactured items inched up, government data showed on Monday (September 15, 2025). WPI-based inflation…
Markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI)‘ decision to classify Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) as “equity” for investments by mutual funds is a progressive step that will widen investors’ participation and strengthen this instrument. To enhance investment by Mutual fund schemes in REITs, the SEBI Board last week approved the amendments to…
Gold prices fell ₹148 to ₹1,09,222 per 10 grams in the domestic futures market on Monday, mirroring a weak global trend as market participants stayed cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the most-traded October futures fell ₹148 or 0.14 per cent to ₹1,09,222 per 10 grams…
The 30-share BSE Sensex went up by 93.81 points to 81,998.51 in early trade. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty recorded marginal gains in early trade on Monday (September 15, 2025) but later faced highly volatile trends and were quoting flat amid profit-taking after a sharp rally last week. Markets…
The dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, rose 0.07% to 97.61. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The rupee witnessed range-bound trading in morning deals on Monday (September 15, 2025) and depreciated 4 paise to 88.30 against the U.S. dollar, as tariff-led pressure on India’s exports weighed on…
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressing the joint conclave of Trade and Industries Association on the topic ‘Tax Reforms for Rising Bharat’ at Music Academy in Chennai on September 14, 2025 | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Sunday (September 14, 2025), said the GST regime has benefited both the…
Same haircut, yet different price tags. Ever observed why your daughter’s haircut often costs more than son’s? Do the scissors charge extra for braids and bows? Nope. It’s just a markup born out of gender-based price discrimination! And it’s not just haircuts. Pink toys are heftier than other toys, and women’s shampoos, conditioners and razors…
Becoming the guarantor of a loan may seem like a simple gesture for helping someone close to get credit. However, in reality, it creates a binding financial responsibility for a long period. As lenders treat loan guarantors almost at par with borrowers, they hold loan guarantors for repayment defaults. Thus, understanding the implications of becoming…
Gold prices have jumped more than 40% in one year. If you have been investing in a gold ETF through a systematic investment plan (SIP), think about this: You are investing the same amount of money despite the sharp increase in gold price. Is that optimal? In this article, we discuss whether you should tailor…
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters India brags about having 1.4 billion people but won’t buy even a small amount of American corn, United States Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said, asserting that New Delhi must bring down its tariffs or face a “tough time” doing business with the U.S….
