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The Reserve Bank of India reduces the repo rate by 25 basis points, leading Punjab National Bank to cut its RLLR from 8.35% to 8.10%. This lowers home loan EMIs for borrowers across lenders, with the effective change aligning RLLR-linked mortgages to the central bank’s latest policy stance and influencing monthly repayment costs.
The article discusses how midcap funds, especially three leading SIP options, have delivered sustained long term wealth growth over ten years, highlighting CAGR performance and lump-sum comparisons, while advising investors to consider risk and portfolio fit.
Hyderabad House, the historic landmark at 1 Ashok Road in the capital, is preparing to welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin for key bilateral meetings, banquets, and formal events. Built by one of the wealthiest men of its time, the structure’s grand domes, corridors, staircases, and courtyards originally crafted to impress the British Empire now serve as the setting for high level discussions
Gold prices are showing signs of weakness, according to Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency at LKP Securities. He advises investors to adopt a “sell on rise” approach. MCX gold futures, trading around Rs 1,30,000, have been unable to stay above key resistance levels. The recent price movement indicates growing bearish momentum, with short-term moving averages flattening an
This article highlights Simone Tata’s pivotal role in establishing Lakme, expanding Westside, and steering Tata Industries, shaping India’s beauty and retail landscape through strategic leadership and brand development.
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) monetary policy committee (MPC) has decided unanimously to cut the key repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25% in its December 2025 bi-monthly monetary policy, Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced on Friday.
Despite India posting robust 8%+ real GDP growth, SAMCO Group CEO Jimeet Modi warns that sky-high real interest rates of 5.25% – the highest in over a decade – are strangling nominal growth. This is hurting tax revenue, corporate profits and debt sustainability. With inflation near zero, keeping rates elevated risks deflation and stalls investment.
Skyrocketing silver prices triggered a massive sell-off as Indians offloaded an unprecedented 100 tonnes of old silver in just one week — 7-10 times the normal monthly volume. Silver surged to a historic Rs.1,78,684 per kg on Wednesday before settling at Rs.1,75,730. Driven by profit-booking, wedding season cash needs and holiday travel expenses, households are selling scrap silverware and utensil
India’s largest airline IndiGo cancelled over 73 flights from Bengaluru and at least 68 from Hyderabad on December 4, following 150+ cancellations the previous day. A deadly mix of crew shortage, new pilot duty-time regulations effective November, sudden Airbus A320 software updates, bad weather and airport congestion has paralysed operations for two consecutive days.
The central government formed the 8th Pay Commission in November 2025 with an 18-month timeline for its report, prompting questions on implementation timing for salaries and pensions. Experts estimate the full process, including report submission, ministerial review, and Cabinet approval, will take 1-2.5 years based on past commissions
