One of the key changes is the wage redefinition, as this forms the base for all calculations under the codes. (AI image) By Parizad SirwallaIndia’s labour landscape is witnessing one of the most significant transformations in decades. As of 21 November 2025, most of the provisions under the four Labour Codes have been made effective….
Representative image (AI) CHENNAI: Chola MS General Insurance (Chola MS), the JV between Murugappa Group and Japan’s Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group, expects an improvement in Q3 and H2FY26 after posting drop in PAT in H1 FY26. It reported a gross written premium of `2,220cr in Q2 FY26 (`2,191cr in Q2 FY25) and a PAT of…
The PMI after seasonal adjustments, declined to 56.6 in November from October’s 59.2. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on India have hit the manufacturing sector, but the impact has been somewhat cushioned by diversification to other countries. The manufacturing activity in India experienced a slowdown to a nine-month low during November, attributed…
CHENNAI: Few brands have made inroads into every home, shop, and lantern-lit street in the country quite like Nippo, a household name known for its sturdy dry-cell batteries and everyday utility products. This reach stems from its founder’s vision — the late P Obul Reddy, believed in creating affordable, dependable products, and it transformed the…
The real question, for India and for those watching it, is how quickly the statistical machinery can catch up with an economy that is changing faster than almost any other. (AI image) How strong is India’s economy really, going by the latest 8.2% GDP print?India just reported another head-turning GDP number. The latest data show…
Representative image (ANI) NEW DELHI: Gold and silver opened strongly in domestic futures on Monday, driven by a softening dollar, expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut and a weaker rupee.Gold February futures traded at Rs 1,30,383 per 10 grams, up Rs 879 (0.68%), while silver March futures surged to a new peak of…
State Bank of India (ANI image) NEW DELHI: State Bank of India (SBI) is on track for one of its strongest years in recent history, with shares rising nearly 25% so far in 2025. The growth has helped the country’s largest lender outpace all major private-sector peers in the Nifty, signalling a decisive shift in…
Representative image (AI-image) NEW DELHI: The Indian rupee opened at 89.45 against the US dollar on Monday. It traded in a narrow range as gains from strong domestic equities were offset by rising crude oil prices, persistent foreign fund outflows and robust dollar demand from importers.The dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a…
A decade from now, the fund you barely talked about will likely be the one that did most of the work. (AI image) Here’s a scene I’ve seen many times.A new investor starts a SIP. Within a month, the portfolio already has seven funds: a mid-cap, a small-cap, a PSU theme, a “manufacturing” theme, an…
In many Indian households, women are often discouraged from engaging with money matters, either due to a lack of interest or cultural norms. (AI image) There is ample evidence to suggest that women possess the qualities to excel in money management. They are diligent savers, patient investors, and sharp consumers. Yet, they often remain sidelined…
