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Gold loans have become a go-to option for anyone needing quick funds during financial challenges and uncertainties.Whether it’s paying for education, expanding a business, covering personal or medical costs, renovating a home, gold loans offer a convenient solution. With minimal paperwork and speedy access to cash, they are an attractive option, however, many people still…
The PPF investment limit was last hiked in 2014, when the government increased the maximum annual contribution from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.5 lakh. The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a popular and safe investment that gives assured and tax-free returns. At 7.1% tax-free, it offers higher returns than what other fixed income options…
The all-India House Price Index (HPI), compiled by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) using transaction-level data from 18 major cities, rose 3.6 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of the current fiscal, the central bank said on Thursday.The RBI said the growth moderated compared with the 7.6 per cent increase in the same…
US federal workers have begun to feel the heat of government shutdown as it enters its second week, as many have resorted to even taking loans to cover everyday expenses. Since October 1, hundreds of thousands of federal employees have been furloughed, while others deemed essential, including some military personnel, must work without pay.All work…
The Indian government is signalling a warmer reception for Chinese investment in electronics manufacturing, provided companies commit to technology transfer and local workforce training, officials said.This could improve the chances of Chinese joint ventures clearing the stricter scrutiny currently applied to investments from neighbouring countries, a ministry of electronics and IT (MeitY) official said.“The ECMS…
TCS Q2 results FY 2025-26 TCS Q2 results: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, on Thursday reported a net profit of Rs 12,075 crore for the quarter ended September, 2025.The net profit saw an increase of 1.4% compared to Rs 11,909 crore in the previous year. The profit after tax (PAT) fell…
India is gearing up for 6G trials, with global experts at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 highlighting the country’s growing importance in next-generation network development and international collaboration. Industry leaders and researchers told ANI that India’s push in 6G research and innovation could shape the future of global connectivity.Ashutosh Dutta, Chief 5G Strategist at…
Which U.S. Presidents Won the Nobel Peace Prize and Where Did They Study? The Nobel Peace Prize nominations for 2025 have stirred considerable interest, particularly with the US President Donald Trump’s name among the contenders. Trump has been nominated for the prize, according to multiple international and political figures. On December 11, Representative Claudia Tenney…
India will not be yielding to external pressure even as the world continues to grapple with the weaponisation of trade and tariffs, agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Thursday.Speaking at the 120th Annual General Meeting of the PHD chamber of commerce and industry, Chouhan said PM Narendra Modi has made it clear that while…
The government has moved a step closer to boosting India’s self-reliance in rare earth magnets, with a key panel approving a Rs 7,300 crore scheme to support local manufacturing. These magnets are essential for electric vehicles, wind turbines and a range of consumer electronics.The expenditure finance committee (EFC), which functions under the finance ministry, cleared…
