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Stock markets in Asia opened on a steady note on Monday as optimism over a possible US interest rate cut supported risk appetite at the start of the final month of 2025. Investors also kept a close watch on the Japanese yen, which strengthened amid expectations of a near-term policy shift in Tokyo.The yen advanced…

AHMEDABAD: A regulatory tweak by Sebi has opened the door to sizable tax savings for millions of mutual fund (MF) investors, simply by making it easier to gift their units. Tax experts say the reform, which now allows transfer of even statement of account (SOA)-based MF units and not just demat units, removes the biggest…

BENGALURU: Karnataka’s startup capital is undergoing a sharp funding reset even as Delhi-NCR and Maharashtra inch up, pointing to a more evenly balanced tech landscape across India’s three largest hubs in the first nine months of 2025.According to Tracxn’s geo funding trend report for the nine months of 2025, Karnataka-based tech companies raised $2.7 billion…

India imported 5.4 million tonnes of Russian oil worth 2.1 billion euros between January and September 2025 aboard 30 vessels sailing under false flags, according to a report by the European think tank, Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), released Thursday.The report identified India as the largest recipient of oil transported by…

If India’s currency could speak, 2025 would probably be the year it asked for a vacation. A dollar that once cost less than four rupees at independence now buys more than 89, and is flirting with the dreaded 90 mark.“When the rupee slides it does affect the broader economy,” said Economist Arun Kumar, retired professor…

Equity benchmarks ended last week on a strong note, extending their winning streak for the third straight week and hitting fresh all-time highs. After early profit-taking, a sharp midweek rebound lifted sentiment, followed by healthy consolidation. By the close, the Nifty gained 0.52% to 26,202.95 and the Sensex rose 0.56% to 85,706.67, reported ET.The rally…

Newly listed eyewear retailer Lenskart reported a strong first quarter as a public company, with operating revenue rising 21% year-on-year to Rs 2,096 crore for July–September. Improved operating leverage also pushed net profit up 20% to Rs 103 crore, while Ebitda climbed 44% to Rs 414 crore from Rs 287 crore a year earlier. India…

December, the final month of the year, brings a mix of cultural, national, and global observances. In India, the month is marked by public holidays, regional festivals, and national commemorations, while globally, it highlights awareness campaigns on health, human rights, and environmental issues.Key national days in India include Vijay Diwas (Dec 16), celebrating India’s military…

Stock market holidays for December: As November comes to a close and the final month of the year begins, investors will want to know on which days trading sessions will be there and on which days stock markets are closed. are likely keeping a close eye on year-end portfolio adjustments, global cues, and corporate earnings.For…

Parliament’s winter session kicks off Monday NEW DELHI: As the Winter Session of Parliament begins on Monday, the government is set to push a heavy economic agenda, lining up nine key bills ranging from insurance reforms to new taxation frameworks for sin goods such as tobacco and pan masala. The session will run from December…