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Bitcoin saw a steep decline on Friday, finishing at USD 80,553, while ether slipped to its lowest level in four months. The broader crypto market led a sell-off in riskier assets, and analysts cautioned that a fall below USD 80,000 could trigger even deeper losses for the world’s biggest cryptocurrency.
Labour Codes (தொழிலாளர் சட்டம்): India’s four new Labour Codes mandate that basic pay + dearness allowance must form at least 50% of total CTC, ending the practice of inflating allowances to reduce PF and gratuity liability. While employees will enjoy higher retirement benefits and bigger gratuity payouts, most will see 5-10% lower take-home salary unless employers increase overall CTC.
Rising production costs are creating pressure for consumer goods manufacturers, but many are postponing price increases. Companies are worried that raising prices now could prompt government intervention, especially after the recent GST reductions.
The 8th Pay Commission salary hike for central government employees and pensioners will ripple far beyond government offices. Higher paychecks will increase consumer spending, revive shops and services, drive housing demand, and inject money into rural and semi-urban markets. Over 65 lakh pensioners will gain financial security, small businesses will flourish, and job opportunities will grow in sm
India is finalising a passenger-friendly reform that will allow flyers to recover up to 80% of ticket cost even if they cancel just 4 hours before departure. A small insurance component (around ₹50 per ticket) will be automatically included at no extra cost to passengers, with airlines absorbing the premium through tie-ups with insurers. Currently, cancellations within 3 hours result in total forf
The 8th Pay Commission, chaired by Justice (Retd) Ranjana Desai, has begun reviewing salaries and pensions for over 50 lakh central government employees and 65 lakh pensioners. Experts predict the crucial fitment factor will range between 1.83 and 2.46, pushing the minimum basic pay from ₹18,000 to ₹32,940–₹44,280.
From November 21, 2025, India’s four new Labour Codes come into force, replacing 29 old laws. Textile workers gain major benefits: migrant workers get equal wages and portable ration cards, overtime pay doubles, pending dues can be claimed for three years, and free annual health check-ups are mandatory for workers above 40. While workers celebrate stronger rights and welfare, textile companies fac
In a first-of-its-kind move, the NCRTC on Saturday announced that Namo Bharat trains and stations across the Delhi-Meerut corridor can now be booked for personal milestone events, including birthday celebrations, pre-wedding shoots and other private occasions
Neeraj Seth, Founder and CIO of 3R Investment Management sees gold as an attractive investment over the next 1 to 1.5 years, supported by macroeconomic factors like monetary policy shifts and currency trends, making it a good hedge and portfolio diversifier.
An investment of Rs 1 lakh in gold in 2020 would today be worth around Rs 3.21 lakh due to a significant rise in gold prices, while the same amount invested in mutual funds assuming around 12% annual returns would grow to about Rs 2.07 lakh.