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[ad_1] Indian equities surged in May as defence stocks and microcaps led a broad-based rally, with investor appetite turning decisively risk-on. The rally picked up further pace in June following a surprise rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), lifting rate-sensitive sectors and extending bullish momentum.According to a report by Motilal Oswal, the benchmark Nifty 50 rose 1.71% in May, while the broader Nifty 500 advanced 3.50%. Gains were strongest in the microcap segment, where the Nifty Microcap 250 jumped 12.10%, outpacing other indices, as reported ET. The Nifty Smallcap 250 rose 9.59% and the Nifty Midcap 150 gained 6.30%. Large-cap performance was more moderate, with the Nifty Next 50 up 3.49%.Sectorally, defence stocks emerged as the biggest winners, climbing 21.84% in May amid robust order visibility, government-backed indigenisation, and continued investor enthusiasm. Over the past 12 months, […]

[ad_1] Little Caesars, the world’s third-largest pizza chain by global presence, is set to enter India this month by opening its first outlet in the Delhi-NCR region, the company said on Friday. This will be the brand’s 30th global market.The Detroit-based brand, known for its ‘hot-n-ready’ pizzas and Crazy Bread, has partnered with Harnessing Harvest as its India franchisee. “Launching in India marks an exciting milestone for Little Caesars as we expand into our 30th country,” said Paula Vissing, President, Global Retail at Little Caesars Pizza, in a statement. “With our delicious pizzas and unbeatable value, we're eagerly anticipating introducing a unique menu that we believe will captivate India.”The company’s foray into India is part of a wider global expansion that recently included markets like Cambodia and Kuwait, PTI reported. Little Caesars was founded in 1959 as a single family-owned […]

[ad_1] A key change in the 16th Finance Commission lineup was announced on Saturday with RBI Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar appointed as a part-time member, following the resignation of Ajay Narayan Jha on personal grounds.In a notification issued by the Department of Economic Affairs, the Finance Ministry stated, “In pursuance of clause (1) of article 280 of the Constitution read with the provisions of the Finance Commission (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1951, the President is pleased to appoint T Rabi Sankar as a part-time Member of the Sixteenth Finance Commission.” His term will run until the Commission submits its report or October 31, 2025, whichever is earlier.Currently, Sankar oversees the FinTech Department, the Financial Markets Operations Department, and the Financial Markets Regulation Department at the RBI. He has also been instrumental in the rollout of the Central Bank Digital Currency […]

[ad_1] In a bid to speed up scientific research and enhance institutional autonomy, the Centre has revised financial ceilings under the General Financial Rules (GFRs) for procurement of scientific equipment and consumables, ANI reported on Friday. The Finance Ministry notified that vice-chancellors, directors, and academic institutions under specified departments and ministries will now be allowed to make non-Government e-Marketplace (GeM) purchases with relaxed limits and fewer procedural constraints. The move is aimed at reducing procurement delays and giving research institutions greater operational flexibility. According to the new rules, institutions can procure scientific instruments and consumables worth up to Rs 2 lakh without needing quotations — a significant increase from the earlier Rs 1 lakh limit. Purchase committees can now approve procurements up to Rs 25 lakh, up from the previous Rs 10 lakh cap. In another key reform, vice-chancellors and […]

[ad_1] Starting with the July 2025 tax period, Goods and Services Tax (GST) returns will become time-barred after three years from the original due date, the GST Network (GSTN) said in an advisory issued Saturday. This means taxpayers will no longer be able to file monthly or annual returns beyond that window, with the restriction set to be enforced on the GST portal from August 2025 onward.The move is part of amendments introduced through the Finance Act, 2023, aimed at tightening compliance and closing long-standing return backlogs. The rule applies to a wide range of returns, including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-4, GSTR-5, GSTR-5A, GSTR-6, GSTR-7, GSTR-8 and GSTR-9 — covering outward supply declarations, tax payments, and annual summaries, PTI reported."The returns will be barred for filing after expiry of three years. The said restriction will be implemented on the GST portal […]

[ad_1] MUMBAI: The sensex rallied 747 points (0.9%) on Friday to close at 82,189 points after RBI cut interest rate by 50 basis points (100bps = 1 percentage point), a move that market players feel has the potential to spur economic growth with loans becoming cheaper. Banking and financial stocks led the day's rally that added about Rs 3.6 lakh crore to investors' wealth with BSE's market capitalisation now at slightly over Rs 451 lakh crore.Nifty closed 249 points (1%) higher at 25,003 points. Most market players said that although a cut in interest rate by RBI was almost a given, the quantum of the cut - 50bps against an expected 25bps - surprised most.Domestic funds led the day's buying with a net inflow of Rs 9,342 crore while foreign funds were net buyers at Rs 1,010 crore, BSE data […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The economic advisory council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) has been reconstituted with noted economist S Mahendra Dev being appointed as the chairperson, replacing Niti Aayog vice chairman Suman Bery.Three full time members - Sanjeev Sanyal, Sanjay Kumar Mishra and Shamika Ravi - have been retained. New part time members who have been appointed include Soumya Kanti Ghosh, part time member of the 16th Finance Commission and group chief economic advisor at SBI. The other part time members are: K V Raju, Chetan Ghate, Pami Dua, Pulok Ghosh and Gourav Vallabh, an official order said. tnn [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] MUMBAI: RBI said its stance on cryptocurrency remains unchanged, even as a govt panel continues to examine the issue. "There is no new development following the Supreme Court pronouncement on the crypto matter," RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra said at the post-policy press conference. "RBI has maintained a consistent stance on this issue. A govt committee is currently examining the matter. We remain concerned about the potential risks crypto poses to financial stability and monetary policy," he said.In a recent order, an SC bench led by Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh said that banning crypto is not a viable option given global developments in financial systems. The SC observed that the absence of a regulatory framework has created room for misuse and asked govt to act. Separately, he said RBI has rolled out a new framework for regulation-making, […]

[ad_1] Donald Trump and Xi Jinping US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are all set to meet officials in London on Monday for trade negotiations, President Donald Trump announced on Friday."The meeting should go very well," the president wrote on Truth Social on Friday afternoon. "Thank you for your attention to this matter!"Trump's post on Truth SocialTrump disclosed the planned trade discussions following an extensive telephonic conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday.This scheduling update emerged amid ongoing tensions between the US and China, as both nations navigate through a significant trade dispute affecting their economies.The two nations, whose combined goods trade reached $582 billion last year, recently reduced most reciprocal tariffs after successful trade negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland, last month.However, China has since expressed concerns about American actions undermining […]

[ad_1] BRESCIA: Govt is hoping to clinch an initial tranche of the proposed bilateral trade deal with the US, govt sources said as a team of American officials landed in the Capital for negotiations. "The two countries are actively engaged in focused discussions to facilitate greater market access, reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers, and enhance supply chain resilience and integration. The ongoing negotiations aim to achieve an expeditious and mutually beneficial conclusion of the initial tranche of the BTA," said a source.Late Thursday, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal told reporters: "The US team has reached Delhi and we are making very good progress. They are having extensive discussions. I am very confident that very good outcomes will come out of this."PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump had agreed to launch talks for a bilateral trade agreement covering […]