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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
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.
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.
In a historic decision, the Government of India has announced that the four Labour Codes – the Code on Wages, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 2020 and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 are being made effective from 21st November 2025, rationalising 29 existing labour laws. Together, these Codes empower both workers and enterpr
India has reopened tourist visa services for Chinese nationals at its embassies and consulates worldwide, a move seen as another calibrated step toward repairing ties after years of tension along the Line of Actual Control
From November 21, 2025, India’s new Labour Codes drastically reduce gratuity eligibility from five continuous years to only one year of service in the same organisation. This landmark reform under the Payment of Gratuity Act will benefit lakhs of private-sector employees who frequently change jobs, including fixed-term workers.
A LinkedIn post has sparked fresh discussion about India’s work culture, highlighting the gap between increasing job demands and stagnant entry-level pay. Chartered Accountant and educator Meenal Goel wrote that companies expect employees to work with “China-like intensity while still paying 2011 level salaries,” adding that asking for 70 hours of work while offering compensation for only 35 hours
Bharti Telecom, the holding company of Bharti Airtel, plans to raise about $1 billion through a new bond issuance its second such move in two months, according to sources. The company will issue Rs 9,000 crore worth of bonds with 2 and 3 year maturities, carrying coupon rates of 7.25% and 7.35%, similar to the rates from its October offering. The funds will primarily be used to refinance upcoming
