Gems, gadgets and groceries: Which goods will get costlier after Trump’s tariff move?

US President Donald Trump (Pic credit: AP) NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump has rolled out a sweeping tariff regime that imposes a minimum 10 per cent duty on nearly all goods entering the United States, affecting trade with 180 countries. The move marks one of the most aggressive shifts in American trade policy in … Read more

New Pamban rail bridge inaugurated by PM Modi – check schedule of Rameswaram-Tambaram Express & salient features of vertical lift sea bridge

The newly constructed Pamban bridge, costing around Rs 550 crore, will replace the previous structure. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the new Pamban rail bridge in Tamil Nadu. The new Indian Railways bridge, opened on Ram Navmi, connects mainland India to Rameswaram island. Pamban bridge is India’s vertical lift sea bridge, and with … Read more

Adani Energy Solutions bags Rs 2,800 crore transmission project in Gujarat for green hydrogen and green ammonia manufacturing

AESL, an Adani portfolio company, operates across various energy sectors including transmission, distribution, smart metering. Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) has secured a power transmission project in Gujarat that will facilitate the supply of green electrons for Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia production in Mundra, Gujarat. The project, valued at Rs 2,800 crore, has a … Read more

Noel Tata, Ratan Tata’s half sisters Shireen and Deanna Jejeebhoy join board of Ratan Tata Endowment Trust

The distribution of Ratan Tata’s assets will commence after the will undergoes probate. Noel Tata, who chairs Tata Trusts, has joined the Ratan Tata Endowment Trust (RTET) board alongside Shireen and Deanna Jejeebhoy, who are half-sisters of late Ratan Tata. The existing trustees, Pramit Jhaveri and Darius Khambata, made these appointments, according to sources.The Trust … Read more

Stock market crash: Sensex yearly returns slip into red; Smallcap 250 down the most, with yearly loss of 7.7%

Since September 27, 2024, the Sensex and Nifty have declined by over 17% and 18% respectively. Stock market crash: The Indian stock market has experienced a consistent decline since late September, eliminating all gains achieved by benchmark indices over the past year. The Nifty 50 and Sensex have decreased by 1.4% and 1.2% respectively in … Read more

Universal Pension Scheme in works: Voluntary and contributory scheme being planned by Modi government

Universal Pension Scheme: The unified scheme might incorporate the Atal Pension Yojana, which is presently overseen by PFRDA. (AI image) Universal Pension Scheme: India is exploring a nationwide voluntary pension initiative that would provide social security coverage to all citizens, according to officials. Initial discussions have begun at the labour and employment ministry regarding this … Read more

What is LIC Smart Pension Plan? Top 10 FAQs answered on new retirement planning scheme

LIC Smart Pension Plan: Its distinctive advantage lies in its liquidity provisions (AI image) LIC Smart Pension Plan: Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has introduced its latest offering, the LIC Smart Pension Plan. This scheme is structured as a non-participating, non-linked plan for individuals and groups, focusing on savings and immediate annuity benefits.According to … Read more

Lenskart eyes $10 billion valuation; plans $1 billion IPO at double its 2024 value

In preparation for its IPO, Lenskart has focused on achieving complete profitability. (AI image) Lenskart IPO: Lenskart aims to double its valuation to $10 billion for its forthcoming initial public offering (IPO), as indicated by informed sources. The eyewear company plans to submit its draft documentation in May.Numerous startups spanning ecommerce, B2B and fintech sectors … Read more

Stock market today: BSE Sensex opens flat; Nifty50 above 23,600 ahead of RBI policy

According to market experts, Nifty’s near-term upward trend remains stable. (AI image) Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened flat in trade on Friday ahead of the RBI monetary policy. While BSE Sensex was above 78,050, Nifty50 was near 23,600. At 9:16 AM, BSE Sensex was trading at 78,066.81, … Read more