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…
India’s exports to the United States fell in September, while shipments to other countries surpassed past growth figures, according to Crisil’s October report. Merchandise exports to the US dropped 11.9% to $5.5 billion, reversing a 7% gain seen in August 2025. The decline would have been even sharper if exporters had not made shipments ahead…
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. Auspicious start The NSE and BSE will open their floors…
India’s gold market is gearing up for a strong finish to 2025, as rising global rates, a weakening rupee and seasonal demand combine to push prices higher. Analysts expect domestic gold prices to remain steady for the rest of the year, with the possibility of further gains in early 2026.A recent update by ICICI Bank…
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…
Cuisine continues to remain at the heart of festivities with Indians ordering more food online as Diwali draws near.Online food delivery platforms like Swiggy and Magicpin have witnessed a huge surge in orders, with even more expected in the coming days. Anshoo Sharma, CEO and Co-founder of Magicpin, told PTI that the platform is preparing…
Investors holding Sovereign Gold Bonds from October 2020 could be in for a Diwali treat, with the opportunity to redeem their bonds and earn a handsome return of over 150%.The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the early redemption price for the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2020-21 Series-VII, giving investors the option to redeem…