8th Pay Commission: Why employee unions want family units raised to 5 and what it means for fitment factor
A proposal to increase the number of family units considered in salary calculations from three to five could significantly boost pay revisions under the 8th Pay Commission, according to central…
Balanced India-Japan trade key for long-term sustainability, says commerce secretary
India has significant export potential in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, textiles, agriculture and services in Japan, and achieving a more balanced bilateral trade relationship is crucial for long-term sustainability, the…
US-Iran war sends shockwaves! Most crude via Strait of Hormuz heads to China, India – how vulnerable are they after closure?
Any interruption to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz poses a serious threat to international oil trade flows. Strait of Hormuz closure has sent shockwaves in global markets and with…
PMI watch: India’s services growth eases in February as demand softens, costs rise
India’s services sector growth eased marginally in February as new business expansion slowed to a 13-month low, reflecting softer demand conditions and a rise in inflation, according to a monthly…
Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Update: Gold rises 1% on Middle East crisis; investors run to safe haven assets
Gold and silver began Wednesday’s session with strong gains on the Multi Commodity Exchange of India as intensifying US-Israeli air strikes on Iran and mounting geopolitical tensions spurred increased buying…
From record highs to 13% fall: How Middle East crisis hit South Korean benchmark Kospi
South Korea’s Kospi, which had long stood out as one of the world’s hottest-performing markets over the past year, with a whopping 36% gain, hit a roadblock. The Kospi Index,…
Gold price prediction today: What’s the outlook for gold, silver amid Middle East tensions?
Gold price prediction (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices may face resistance at Rs 1,63,275, says Maneesh Sharma, AVP – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock…
UAE preparing for normalcy: Stock market set to open today, ‘uncertainty a major factor’ for investors
Middle East tensions have entered their fifth day and the UAE is slowly moving back towards normalcy. After a two-day pause, stock markets are set to reopen, and offices in…
Bharti Airtel, Groww & more: Top stocks to watch on March 4
Nomura has a buy rating on Bharti Airtel with the target price at Rs 2,300. Analysts attended Bharti Airtel’s investor call. Among the key takeaways were the company’s commitment of…
Epfo: 8.25% interest rate on PF deposits for 2025-2026
By Shiva RajoraNEW DELHI: Amid weak market conditions and falling interest rates, Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Monday recommended retaining the interest rate on retirement savings accumulated by nearly…