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US retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.6% in November as holiday shopping gathered momentum, following a revised 0.1% decline in October, according to data released by the Commerce Department. The report was delayed by more than a month due to the 43-day federal government shutdown, AP reported.Retail sales had edged up 0.1% in September, after…
Indian stock markets will remain closed for trading on January 15 after both the BSE and NSE revised their calendars in view of municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra, turning what was earlier marked as a settlement holiday into a full-fledged trading holiday.The Bombay Stock Exchange said trading will be suspended across equities, equity derivatives, commodity…
Indian stock markets will remain closed on January 15 after exchanges revised their schedules in view of municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra. Both BSE and NSE have now declared a full trading holiday for the day, replacing an earlier notification that had marked it only as a settlement holiday, ET reported.According to BSE, trading across…
Bank holiday on Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary: Banks will be observing multiple holidays in January 2026, ranging from regional festivals to nationwide observances. On January 12, some banks will remain closed to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. Keeping track of bank holidays is essential for planning financial activities, as physical banking services will…
As the couple stepped off the plane from their New York getaway, Deepika Padukone couldn’t suppress her joy when the paparazzi affectionately dubbed Ranveer Singh ‘Dhurandhar.’ Decked out in matching black leather jackets, their grand arrival at Mumbai airport drew cheers from onlookers. The charming nickname, inspired by Singh’s hit film, lit up Padukone’s face,…
Former Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, and singer Katy Perry are currently in a relationship, and going strong. In her latest photo dump on social media, 41-year-old Katy shared snippets from her holiday with beau, and about co-parenting with former partner Orlando Bloom.Captioning the album as, “Holidaze ♥️.” , Katy gave a sneak peek…
File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump capped his holiday break with an unprecedented military operation in Venezuela, ordering a surprise raid that led to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro early on Saturday. The dramatic action came at the end of a winter stay at his Mar-a-Lago estate…
As 2026 gets underway, it’s advisable to check the bank holiday calendar before planning a visit to the branch. Missing a holiday can quickly turn a bank visit into a wasted trip, particularly in the early days of the year when people are getting back to work and managing their finances. Banks in India observe…
Year 2025 is ending, 2026 is knocking on the door, and most major global stock markets remain shut to celebrate the New Year. Investors are, therefore, wondering whether Indian stock exchanges will stay open for trading on January 1, 2026. Are NSE and BSE open on January 1, 2026? Both benchmarks, the Bombay Stock Exchange…
As 2025 comes to an end and the new year is almost here, customers across India are looking for clarity on whether banks will be open on December 31 and January 1. While banks in some states will remain closed on December 31, 2025, others will continue normal operations on New Year’s Eve and the…
