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For its inefficiency, PDD to punish low-paid employees, consumers

Srinagar, Jan. 2 -- In a bid to hide its failures, the Power Development Department (PDD) has directed the JPDCL and KPDCL to initiate strict actions, including deducting up to 50 percent of salary ag... Read More


Property of 'Pak-based terror handler' attached in Poonch

Poonch, Jan. 2 -- Police have attached an immovable property belonging to a "Pakistan-based terror handler" and "launch commander" of banned outfits in Mendhar area of Poonch district. The action was ... Read More


From Confiscatory Taxes to Citizen-Centric Reform: India's 2025 Tax Turning Point

Srinagar, Jan. 2 -- In 1930, Mahatma Gandhi's defiance of the Salt Tax exposed how oppressive taxation can alienate the citizen from the state. It was a stark reminder that when taxes are arbitrary or... Read More


2025 Wasn't Easy! 5 investing lessons 2025 taught Indian stock market investors

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- 2025 wasn't an easy year for Indian stock markets. Returns lagged, global peers moved ahead, foreign investors moved away, and investors were reminded that even the strongest mark... Read More


Dr Reddys Swiss subsidiary gets USFDA CRL for biosimilar AVT03

Mumbai, Jan. 1 -- AVT03 is a proposed biosimilar to Amgen's Prolia and Xgeva and has been developed by Alvotech hf. According to the company, the CRL pertains to observations made by the US Food and D... Read More


Tata Steel share price extends rally to fourth session, gains 8%. What's driving the rally?

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Tata Steel shares began 2026 on a healthy footing, gaining another 1.2% in Thursday's intraday trade (January 1) to touch the day's high of Rs.182.20 apiece. This marked the fourt... Read More


India Slaps Excise Duty on Cigarettes from Feb 1

Goa, Jan. 1 -- In a move targeting one of India's biggest public health challenges, the government has imposed excise duty on tobacco products, including cigarettes, effective February 1, 2026. Shares... Read More


Nifty 50 ends 2025 with 10% gain - What to expect from this year? Check analysts' targets and expectations

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Indian equity market posted a record tenth straight year of gains in 2025, defying all odds as its benchmark Nifty 50 index closed the year with 10.5% returns, thanks to a smart 6... Read More


Indian stock market may not see a broad-based rally in 2026, says Prescient Capital co-founder

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Anubhav Mukherjee, co-founder and fund manager at Prescient Capital, believes a broad-based rally is unlikely in the Indian stock market in 2026 due to overvaluations in several p... Read More


MP: High-level meeting held over contaminated water issue in Indore; Minister says "1400 people were infected, no patient serious"

Indore, Jan. 1 -- Following the directions of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, a high-level meeting was held over Indore's contaminated water issue here on Thursday to review the situation and coordinate r... Read More