Stock picks of the week: 6 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 29%At a time when there are so many headwinds for the markets, it is tough to imagine that things can get better. But sentiment is a fickle th...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.56 AM IST
Consumer sector beats expectations but faces commodity crunch from Q2, warns BofA SecuritiesIndia's consumer and retail sector saw a strong first half of FY26. GST cuts and a favorable base effect boosted consumption. However, risi...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
ITC shares fall 3% to fresh 52-week low; Motilal Oswal sees more pain aheadITC shares fell to a fresh 52-week low on Wednesday as investors reacted to steep tax hikes on cigarettes under the new GST 2.0 regime. Bro...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Gold imports from Dubai may rise after duty hike: GTRIIndia's recent hike in import duties on gold and silver opens the door for enhanced trade relations with Dubai. Thanks to the India-UAE tra...
13 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
India rolls out new gold math with import duty hike. Who will foot the bill?India has sharply raised import duties on gold and silver to 15% from 6% to curb demand, protect the rupee and preserve foreign-exchange re...
13 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Why gold’s Rs 10,000 spike after import duty increase is a one-off moveGold and silver prices staged a sharp comeback on Wednesday, with MCX futures for both metals surging nearly 6% in a single session after t...
13 May, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Gold jewellery to get costlier: Here's how much more you need to pay on your next purchaseIndia has significantly raised import duties on gold and silver. This move aims to reduce foreign exchange outflow and ease pressure on res...
13 May, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
Top private hospitals may drop out of government health plansPrivate hospitals in India are feeling the pinch as government health schemes yield diminishing returns. This downturn provokes a critical ...
07 May, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
Why MF expense ratios are showing higher numbersMutual fund expense ratios are rising due to new Sebi guidelines mandating the inclusion of trading-related costs in the Total Expense Rati...
06 May, 2026, 06.05 AM IST
Markets overlooking macro stress, says Kunal Vora amid oil and currency shockDespite a calm surface, Indian equity markets face mounting macroeconomic pressures from rising crude oil prices and a weakening rupee. Exp...
30 Apr, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
The energy shock at 35,000 feet is burning a hole in your pocketAs aviation fuel prices reach a new high globally, the airline industry is feeling the crunch, with ticket prices climbing and schedules be...
24 Apr, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Why are hospital stocks defying market volatility? Demand, beds and growth plansOver the past five years, the sector has delivered strong growth, with revenues rising about 15.5% annually between FY2019-20 and FY2024-25...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Corrugated box manufacturers warn of severe cost surge, call for price revision and policy supportIndia's corrugated box makers are in crisis. Kraft paper prices have jumped 15-20 percent. Other materials like gum and ink are up 30-40 pe...
16 Apr, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
HDFC Life CEO Vibha Padalkar: 'I focused on what I had, not what I didn’t' and a journey of resilienceHDFC Life CEO Vibha Padalkar’s journey reflects resilience shaped by early family influence and a belief in long-term thinking. After early...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
World Bank raises India’s FY27 growth forecast to 6.6%India's economic growth forecast for FY27 is now 6.6 percent. This is an upgrade from previous projections. Strong domestic demand and expo...
08 Apr, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
Two GST Tribunal benches to start functioning in Kolkata soon: OfficialKolkata will soon have a Goods and Services Tax Tribunal. It will have two benches at Alipore. One bench will serve West Bengal. The other ...
16 Sep, 2025, 10.03 PM IST
HDFC Life shares in focus as revised GST structure to kick in from September 22HDFC Life shares: The insurer announced adoption of the revised GST structure on all insurance products from September 22, 2025. The compan...
05 Sep, 2025, 09.16 AM IST