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When the cut-off percentile for NEET PG was reduced to zero in 2023, private colleges benefited more than govt colleges. Around 64% of seats filled by students who scored below the initial cut-off were in private colleges. Not only that, 2,677 or about 85% of seats in clinical specialties bagged by those with scores below…
MUMBAI: Reports of an agreement between India and US on a trade deal sparked a sharp rally in the rupee and govt bonds on Tuesday, lifting market sentiment despite the lack of detailed disclosures.The rupee jumped 124 paise to 90.27 against the dollar, its strongest single-day gain in seven years and the best since late…
NEW DELHI: While details are still trickling in, the announcement of the India-US trade deal couldn’t have come at a more opportune time. Having just dispatched containers for the summer season, garment and leather and footwear makers were worried about orders for the next season.The smaller players had virtually stopped shipments over the last few…
BENGALURU: India’s wealthy are increasingly looking to diversify into dollar-denominated assets, with some citing the GIFT City route as a preferred gateway to global investing, according to the India Luxury Residential Outlook Survey 2026 released by India Sotheby’s International Realty. A significant share of HNIs and UHNIs are concerned about the rupee’s depreciation against the…
India’s western fashion market is seeing mixed results after the strong post-pandemic boom. While some global brands are struggling with slower demand, others are continuing to grow. Brands like Marks & Spencer, Benetton and Adidas are facing weak sales, while Uniqlo and Nike are expanding their footprint. At the same time, Zara’s growth has remained…
MUMBAI: Indian bank stocks outperformed the broader market in the Oct-Dec quarter, with valuations rising sharply after GST cuts ahead of the festive season lifted consumption and strengthened expectations of a pickup in credit growth. Data from S&P Global Market Intelligence show the combined market capitalisation of the top 20 listed banks rose to about…
Asian stock markets mostly rose on Tuesday as investors took confidence from a record-setting start to the year on Wall Street, where AI-led technology stocks continued to boost investor sentiment.In Hong Kong, HSI added 448 points or 1.7% to 26,795. Nikkei also traded higher, gaining 358 points or 0.69%. Shanghai and Shenzhen also surged 1%…
India’s capital expenditure upcycle is showing early but credible signs of revival, with several investment-linked sectors likely to benefit over the next two to three years, according to Antique Stock Broking’s India Equity Strategy 2026. Improving macroeconomic conditions, policy support and rising private and household investment are laying the groundwork for a broader capex recovery.As…
The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G) Act is expected to give a boost to state funds, making them collectively gain almost Rs 17,000 crore. Since its introduction, the Bill has sparked debate, particularly over concerns that the revised funding structure could place a higher financial burden on states.According to…
Asian markets mostly traded in green on Monday, beginning the week on a positive note as investors remained cautious but optimistic, awaiting fresh signals from the US Federal Reserve. Attention is pinned on the minutes of the Fed’s December policy meeting, which is due for release on Tuesday. Meanwhile, recent strength in precious metals also…
