India may soon see a leaner version of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). The Finance Ministry has proposed trimming the current multi-slab structure to just two rates – 5 and 18 – in a move pitched as one of the biggest tax reforms since GST’
India’s crude oil imports from Russia surged to 2 million barrels per day (bpd) in August, up from 1.6 million bpd in July—an increase that marks 38 of its total 5.2 million bpd oil intake, according to Kpler data. Despite escalating pressure fr
On Monday’s trading session, defence shares jumped as Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Mission Sudarshan Chakra, an indigenous air-defence initiative announced during his Independence Day address. The plan aims to neutralise threats and bolst
In July 2025, India’s mutual fund houses actively reshuffled their portfolios, placing strong bets on prominent names like SBI and Reliance, while also trimming some holdings and backing fresh public listings. These shifts highlight where fund mana
The automobile sector saw a sharp rally on Monday after reports suggested that the goods and services tax (GST) on cars and two-wheelers may be lowered from 28 to 18. The news, coming just ahead of the festive season, sparked hopes of improved affo
ANB Metal Cast Limited, the aluminium extrusion manufacturer, made a modest debut on NSE SME on August 18, 2025. After closing its IPO bidding between August 8-12, 2025, the company commenced trading with a 5 premium at ₹164, later rising to ₹17
RSB Retail India Limited, one of South India’s most prominent fashion and apparel chains, has moved a step closer to the stock market. The company has lodged its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (S
Star Imaging & Path Lab Limited, the healthcare diagnostic services provider, made a muted debut on BSE SME on August 18, 2025. After closing its IPO bidding between August 8-12, 2025, the company commenced trading at ₹142, matching its issue p
Medistep Healthcare Limited, the Gujarat-based pharmaceutical products trader, made a decent debut on NSE SME on August 18, 2025. After closing its IPO bidding between August 8-12, 2025, the company commenced trading with a solid 23 premium at ₹53
Silver prices in India saw a slight increase on Monday, August 18, 2025, with the per-gram rate moving up to ₹117 and the per-kilogram rate reaching ₹1,17,000. This reflects an uptick of ₹0.80 per gram and ₹800 per kilogram compared to the pr
Gold prices in India remained unchanged on Monday, August 18, 2025, mirroring the stability seen in the past few sessions. The steady trend reflects balanced demand in the domestic market alongside supportive global cues. Investors continue to consid
Knowledge Realty Trust REIT, backed by Blackstone and Sattva Developers, made a positive debut on BSE and NSE on August 18, 2025. After closing its IPO bidding between August 5-7, 2025, the company commenced trading with a modest 3 premium at ₹103
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