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Rupee at all-time low! Currency slumps 45 paise to close at 88.73 against US dollar; Visa fee shock, FII outflows add pressure

The rupee depreciated 45 paise to settle at a fresh all-time low of 88.73 against the US dollar on Tuesday, weighed down by sustained foreign fund outflows and concerns over the steep hike in the US H-1B visa fee, which exporters fear will hit India’s IT services sector.Forex traders said the local currency extended losses…

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Market cap watch: 7 of top-10 firms add Rs 1.18 lakh crore this week; SBI and Airtel shine

The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most valued companies jumped by Rs 1,18,328.29 crore last week, with State Bank of India and Bharti Airtel emerging as the biggest gainers amid an optimistic trend in equities.During the week, the BSE benchmark advanced 721.53 points or 0.88 per cent, PTI reported.Among the winners were…

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‘Cocktail 2’: Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon add a pop of colour to Italy’s streets; spotted shooting for Homi Adjania’s next – WATCH |

Bollywood stars Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon added a pop of colour to the pastel streets of Italy, as filming for their next film ‘Cocktail 2’ was off in full swing. Photos from the film sets The duo was spotted busy filming their scenes on a street in Italy, with director Homi Adajania taking his…

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M-cap weekly gains: Eight of top-10 firms add Rs 1.69 lakh cr; Bajaj Finance leads rally as LIC, HUL lose value

The combined market valuation of eight of the 10 most valued domestic firms jumped Rs 1,69,506.83 crore last week, in line with an upbeat trend at Dalal Street. Bajaj Finance led the gainers, while Hindustan Unilever and LIC were the only laggards.During the week, the BSE benchmark surged 1,193.94 points or 1.47 per cent, boosting…

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Broccolini: Should you add this new ‘superfood’ to your plate? |

Broccolini, a hybrid vegetable of broccoli and Chinese kale, is gaining popularity as a nutritious alternative to traditional broccoli. It offers a milder flavor and is entirely edible, from stem to tip. While both vegetables share similar nutritional benefits, broccolini is rich in vitamins C and K, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds, potentially offering protection against…

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