[ad_1] MUMBAI: A century-old law is holding back India’s efforts to recover bad loans. Asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) say a provision in the Indian Registration Act of 1908, which requires them to register every loan transfer with state registrars, persists despite the creation of a centralised digital alternative more than a decade ago.Each time an…
[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Monday set the tone for his upcoming meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping, saying the two countries would strike a “fantastic deal” — and warning that failure to reach an agreement could see China face potential tariffs of 155%.“I think we’re going to end up having a fantastic deal…
[ad_1] KOLKATA: A comparatively cool summer has helped the state-run discom, West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (WBSEDCL), save between Rs 600 crore and Rs 700 crore through the season this year compared to the past three years.According to an official, the discom saved Rs 150 crore-200 crore in power purchases, having bought 500-700MW…
[ad_1] MUMBAI: In an anticipated move, trustees of Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT) and Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT) approved reappointment of trustee and vice-chairman Venu Srinivasan for life on Monday, setting aside recent differences over governance issues.The decision follows reappointment of trustee and chairman Noel Tata in Jan 2025, with no limits on his…
[ad_1] File photo: US President Donald Trump with Argentina’s President Javier Milei (Picture credit: AP) Argentina’s central bank on Monday formalised a $20 billion currency swap agreement with the United States in a move aimed at “contributing to Argentina’s economic stability,” the bank said in a statement. The accord, backed by the administration of US…
[ad_1] Global brokerage Goldman Sachs has turned optimistic on Indian banking stocks, saying improving financial conditions, low earnings expectations, and attractive valuations position the sector for a strong comeback.As per ET, the firm expects the Nifty Bank index to outperform the broader market, projecting up to 30% upside for banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs)….
[ad_1] The Indian economy has demonstrated resilience despite global uncertainty and weak external demand, supported by “strong and durable macroeconomic fundamentals,” according to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) October bulletin released on Monday. The bulletin’s article on the ‘State of the Economy’ highlighted that India’s growth momentum continues, with signs of revival in urban…
[ad_1] From last Diwali to now, Gold has surged 64%, silver 85%, while Nifty 50 delivered only 6.5%, making it a clear win for precious metals. (AI image) The big question for investors on Diwali is what asset class should they bet on – gold or stocks? Gold and silver prices have been hitting new…
[ad_1] While Nifty and Sensex hovered largely flat between Diwali 2024 and Diwali 2025, a handful of small and midcap stocks delivered life-changing gains. Early investors in the right names saw returns of up to 10,000%, turning Rs 1 lakh into Rs 1 crore. Among these, ten stocks stood out, with RRP Semiconductor emerging as…
[ad_1] India is rapidly establishing itself as a global leader in services exports, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8 per cent over the past three decades, outpacing goods exports, which grew at 9.8 per cent, said National Stock Exchange (NSE) officials. According to news agency PTI, NSE chief economist Tirthankar Patnaik said,…