This year, India’s online Diwali shopping was largely powered by non-metro cities, which accounted for nearly three-quarters of all e-commerce orders. Tier 3 cities alone contributed more than half of the total, industry data shows. Logistics intelligence platform ClickPost analysed over 4.25 crore shipments and found that non-metro regions are now the fastest-growing drivers of…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) could reduce policy rates once more before the year ends, according to a new report by Goldman Sachs. Recent GST simplifications and easing of domestic regulations suggest that the period of strict fiscal tightening is over, potentially supporting a gradual recovery in credit demand. “We expect an additional policy…
Indian stock markets ended the week on a high, lifting the combined valuation of seven of the top 10 most valuable companies by over Rs 2.16 lakh crore. Reliance Industries and Bharti Airtel led the charge, reflecting a broadly optimistic trend in equities.The BSE benchmark jumped 1,451 points, or 1.75%, signalling investor confidence.Among the top…
As India readies for Diwali celebrations, the country’s stock markets are set for one of their most symbolic annual rituals — Muhurat Trading. The one-hour special session, marking the beginning of Samvat 2082, ushering in a new Hindu financial year marked by prosperity and optimism. Muhurat Trading 2025: A ritualistic session The NSE and BSE…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities, the top stock picks for the upcoming week are Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), and Godrej Properties. Here’s his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty for the Diwali week starting October 20, 2025: Diwali week: Nifty…
This Diwali, companies are joining festivities, making life easier for their employees with flexible work options, extra time off and bonuses. RPG, for example, is following a 50% work-from-home policy which allows employees to work from home or any location they prefer, and adjust their hours with their managers, even during the festive season. For…
MUMBAI: HDFC Bank reported a 10.8% rise in standalone net profit to Rs 18,640 crore for the quarter ended Sept 2025, driven by higher non-interest income and steady improvement in asset quality.Net interest income rose 4.8% year-on-year to Rs 31,550 crore, while non-interest income surged 25% to Rs 14,350 crore. Total income grew 10.4% to…
MUMBAI: IDFC FIRST Bank reported a 76% rise in profit after tax (PAT) to Rs. 352 crore for Q2 FY26, driven by lower provisions and growth in its retail and commercial businesses. The bank’s CASA ratio crossed 50% for the first time, reflecting improved funding stability.The PAT jump was supported by a 16.2% YoY decline…
Jewellery shopping in India is increasingly moving online, with consumers embracing digital platforms for gold, diamond, and lab-grown diamond purchases. Once dominated by neighbourhood jewellers and in-person sales, the market is seeing growing trust in hallmark certifications, brand assurances, and seamless services, making online purchases more acceptable. Silver Shines Brighter Than Gold This Dhanteras Amid…
Silver outshone gold this Dhanteras, with consumer demand for the white metal soaring despite record-high prices. As per news agency PTI, silver coin sales surged 35–40 per cent year-on-year, with overall value more than doubling, even as the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) projected a 15 per cent dip in gold volumes…