LIC rebuts Washington Post report as 'false, baseless, far from truth'

Explained: How Washington Post's article on LIC-Adani link churns out misleading, false narratives

Former LIC Chairman Siddhartha Mohanty has also denounced the report, stating: "A misleading narrative has been created by The Washington Post against LIC's investments in the Adani Group, alleging government interference. I categorically affirm that the Government never interferes, directly or indirectly, in any investment decision of LIC. I call upon The Washington Post to withdraw the unverified content from all platforms and refrain from publishing such baseless allegations." 17 days ago
India among 'attractive' emerging markets for investment: Report

India among 'attractive' emerging markets for investment: Report

According to analysts at UBS, "We upgrade EM equities (MSCI EM) to Attractive, reflecting a constructive macro backdrop, and improving financial conditions on the back of Fed easing and a softer US dollar. Our preferred markets are Mainland China, India, Brazil, and Indonesia". 17 days ago
US tariffs, trade deal talks, Q2 results likely to drive market sentiment next week

Indian markets open higher on positive US-China trade talks

On the weekly timeframe, the index witnessed a correction of nearly 311 points from its high, indicating heightened volatility and profit booking at higher levels. "A breakdown below 25,670 could trigger weakness toward 25,500–25,400, while on the upside, resistance is placed at 25,950, followed by 26,000 and 26,100," analysts said. 17 days ago
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid US-China trade tension

7 of top 10 firms add Rs 1.55 lakh crore in market value

Among the top-10 companies, Bharti Airtel, TCS, State Bank of India (SBI), Bajaj Finance, Infosys, and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) saw an increase in their market capitalisation, while HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) witnessed declines. 18 days ago
India's forex reserves surge by $4.5 bn to cross $702 bn mark

India's forex reserves surge by $4.5 bn to cross $702 bn mark

India's gold reserves held by the RBI as part of the country's foreign exchange reserves surged by $6.2 billion to surpass the $108.5 mark for the first time on the back of a sharp rise in the price of the precious metal and increased purchases by the central bank. 20 days ago
GST Council Meet May Signal Major Rejig in Tax Slabs, Cess Policy

From coffee to drones, GST rejig to boost Karnataka's economy

Karnataka is responsible for approximately 71 per cent of India's coffee production in Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, and Hassan. Tax reforms could cut retail prices by 11–12 per cent and enhance margins for small processors and cooperatives. Tax reforms reduce prices on coffee extracts, instant coffee, UHT milk, paneer, ghee, butter, processed cashew nuts, coir products, and processed fish, with estimated retail price drops of 5–12 per cent based on the product. 20 days ago