India’s central bank should shift away from its neutral monetary policy stance and deliver around 50 basis points of rate cuts over the next 12 months, according to a report by French asset manager Amundi. As per news agency ANI, the firm said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may need to act as economic…
The broader outlook remains constructive, traders should stay vigilant and responsive to global macro developments. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold prices may move towards Rs 1,27,000 levels in the near term, though investors should watch out for a stop loss level of Rs 1,22,000, says says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex…
Market experts anticipate a steady upward trajectory, whilst maintaining caution as global economic data emerges. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Thursday. While Nifty50 was near 26,100, BSE Sensex was up over 150 points. At 9:18 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 26,095.80, up…
Morgan Stanley initiated its coverage on LG Electronics with an overweight rating and a target price of Rs 1,864. Analysts said the company stands out across many categories in a highly competitive consumer durables market with industry-leading margins and best-in-class capital efficiencies. They expect revenues and margins to be driven by its new capacity, and…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Top stock market recommendations: According to Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President – WM Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group, the top buy calls for today are: LIC, Bharat Forge, and HUDCO. Here’s his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty and the top stock picks for November 20, 2025.Index View: NiftyNifty…
Shopping might be one of the most enduring pastimes, but few pause to consider that the price tags they see might come from some of the costliest retail streets in the world. Cushman & Wakefield’s latest report, Main Streets Across the World 2025, captures a picture of how the most expensive streets might look around…
Japan’s Kirin Holdings, the largest investor in Bira 91 maker B9 Beverages, is in talks with founder Ankur Jain to exit the crisis-hit company, several people familiar with the matter told ET.Kirin, one of Japan’s top three liquor companies alongside Asahi and Suntory, held a 20.1% stake in B9 Beverages as of June 2025, ahead…
US President Donald Trump has vowed a tariff rebate of $2,000 to Americans next year, offering a potential financial boost to millions facing high costs of living. “We’ve taken in hundreds of billions of dollars in tariff money. We’re going to be issuing dividends…probably the middle of next year, a little bit later than that,…
MUMBAI: Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL) has forayed into the petcare market with its brand Waggies that will offer pet food at an affordable pricing, stepping up competition against players such as the local units of Mars Petcare, Nestle and Godrej Consumer Products. RCPL is eyeing consumers in a market that is still nascent but growing…
CHENNAI: Rationalised GST rates and buoyant festive sentiment have propelled demand in the industry’s ‘bread-and-butter’ sub-Rs 10 lakh segment to multi-year highs, amid an ongoing premiumisation wave in the country. The reset in tax slabs – particularly for small cars and compact SUVs – widened affordability and revived interest among price-conscious buyers who had been…
NEW DELHI: Call it consumer stress. Muted consumer appetite is pulling down the valuation growth of India’s top 75 brands, with growth in 2024-25 slipping to 6%, in contrast to the 19% jump recorded last year. The combined value of these brands rose to $475.4 billion, according to the Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Brands Report…
MUMBAI: In a win for the restaurant industry, Zomato has agreed to share customers’ phone numbers with eateries after seeking consent from users, the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) said. The restaurant industry had been at loggerheads with food delivery platforms – Zomato and Swiggy – over their refusal to share consumer data, which…
MUMBAI: Beginning Jan 2026, a PSB alliance digital platform for lending to small business will start functioning at scale opening up a new avenue for MSME financing. The platform will allow any fintech or entity that serves MSMEs, including dealers, to plug in and provide a financing interface for small businesses. At the other end,…
MUMBAI: What’s in store for the Indian markets and the corporates in 2026? As the year 2025-marked by high volatility and single-digit returns for sensex and Nifty-nears its end, brokerages and analysts are queuing up to come out with their predictions and expectations for the coming year.Analysts and strategists from a host of foreign and…
Muted consumer appetite is pulling down the valuation of India’s top 75 brands, with growth in 2024-25 slipping to a meagre 6%, in stark contrast to the 19% jump recorded last year. The combined value of these brands rose to $475.4 billion, according to the Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Brands Report 2025. The study measures…
The US trade deficit narrowed by about 24 per cent in August as sweeping tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump reduced imports, according to a delayed Commerce Department report released Wednesday. According to Associated Press, citing the report, the trade gap fell to $59.6 billion in August from $78.2 billion in July. Imports declined 5…
Pakistan’s stock market is experiencing an unusual surge, driven largely by retail investors, signalling renewed confidence in local equities after years of uncertainty. The KSE-100 Index has soared roughly 40% in 2025, making Pakistan one of Asia’s top-performing markets. With property prices stagnant and deposit rates halved over the past two years, more individuals are…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 21st installment of the PM Kisan scheme at an event in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday. Under this disbursal, eligible farmers will receive Rs 2,000 directly in their bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).The government has reiterated that completing eKYC is compulsory for all registered PM Kisan beneficiaries….
Infosys shares climbed on Wednesday as investors reacted to the company’s announcement of its largest-ever share buyback, valued at Rs 18,000 crore. The programme is scheduled to open for subscription on Thursday, November 20.On BSE, the stock rose 3.74% to close at Rs 1,541.25, gaining Rs 55. Earlier in the session, the IT giant had…
The US stock market held steady on Wednesday as traders looked ahead to two key updates expected to shape Wall Street. Dow climbed 35 points or 0.08% to reach 46,127. Nasdaq also rose 182 points to 22,615 at 8:20 PM IST. S&P 500 also followed the suit, trading at 6,650, up 33 points or 0.5%.Lowe’s…
