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Indian travellers are powering a sharp rise in tourist numbers across several overseas destinations this year, with Moscow, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea and Georgia reporting strong double-digit growth. The upswing comes even as Azerbaijan and Turkey have fallen out of favour following their support for Pakistan during Operation Sindoor.Moscow has emerged as one of the…
A continued rise in gold prices could pave the way for a positive phase in the Indian stock market over the next year, according to a report by JM Financial.According to the report, historical data suggests a consistent link between gold rallies and subsequent gains in Indian equities.Specifically, it found that when the Nifty/gold ratio…
Following its successful market debut, which attracted significant institutional and retail participation, Groww’s shares maintained their positive trajectory. (AI image) Groww share price grows! Investment platform Groww’s parent company Billionbrains Garage Venture is nearing the Rs 1 lakh crore mark in terms of market capitalization. After a strong listing on Wednesday, shares of Groww surged…
India is poised to become the epicentre of global oil demand growth over the next decade, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in its latest Global Energy Outlook 2025, citing rapid economic expansion, industrialisation, and rising vehicle ownership as key drivers of energy consumption.According to the Paris-based agency, India’s energy demand is projected to rise…
India’s direct tax mop-up rose 7 per cent to over Rs 12.92 lakh crore between April 1 and November 10, lifted by stronger corporate tax inflows and a slowdown in refund issuances, latest government data showed.Refunds fell 18 per cent year-on-year to Rs 2.42 lakh crore during the period, aiding overall net collections, PTI reported….
Hiring across key consumption-linked sectors in India rose by 17% year-on-year during August to October, fuelled by strong consumer sentiment, festive spending and deeper market penetration, according to a report by workforce solutions provider Adecco India.As cited by news agency PTI, report stated that the festive quarter saw a notable 25% increase in gig and…
The number of ghost job postings — advertisements for roles that do not actually exist — has risen sharply, growing by about 25% year-on-year, according to recruitment industry experts. These listings, increasingly visible across social and professional platforms, are often put up by companies that have no immediate hiring intent, using them instead for market…
Rural India continues to drive the country’s consumption rebound, outpacing urban markets despite recent policy measures aimed at stimulating city-based spending, according to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. (MOFSL).According to MOFSL’s latest ECOSCOPE report titled “Rural Rules, Urban Follows,” rural consumption rose 7.7 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of FY26 — the highest…
BENGALURU: Britannia Industries is gearing up for a “lull before the storm”, as described by executive vice chairman and MD Varun Berry, ahead of a renewed push for volume-led growth amid stabilising GST rates and improving demand. The company expects growth to accelerate from the Dec quarter, with Berry indicating that organised players like Britannia…
Profits at India’s state-run oil refiners soared in the July–September quarter even as their dependence on discounted Russian crude dropped sharply, showing that earnings were fuelled more by global price movements than by cheap Russian supplies.According to ET, the combined profit of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL)…
