Less volatile F&O expiry price point to improve discovery: ANMI chief

ANMI President Kamlesh Shroff said a less volatile price point for F&O contracts on expiry could improve price discovery. He also spoke on bond tokenisation, instantaneous settlement via Demat 2.0, and the growing role of AI in trading. Changes Proposed for Derivatives Market A less volatile price point for futures and options contracts on expiry … Read more

Putin, Modi bilateral talks to focus on $100 bn trade target by 2030

Russian President Vladimir Putin and PM Narendra Modi held bilateral talks ahead of the BRICS Summit. The leaders are expected to discuss achieving the ambitious bilateral trade target of USD 100 billion by 2030 and expanding industrial cooperation. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks on Friday, a day ahead … Read more

Karnataka announces amnesty for illegal guns, new licenses promised

Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar has given residents near forest areas until November 1 to surrender unlicensed firearms. He assured that those who comply can apply for legal licenses, warning of serious charges for non-compliance after the deadline. In a stern push to regulate firearms and curb illegal possession, Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar … Read more

Uttarakhand CM reviews master plan for Rishikul Institute development

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami reviewed the master plan for Rishikul in Haridwar, directing it to be developed as a major centre for Ayurveda, yoga, and Indian knowledge, blending traditional architecture with modern facilities within a two-year timeline. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday reviewed the proposed master plan for the comprehensive development … Read more

Nagaon bypoll: BJP’s Debasish Sharma confident of win, thanks Modi

BJP’s candidate for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, Debasish Sharma, expressed confidence in his victory, stating that voters in the constituency seek development and will vote with their ‘conscience’ over emotions, favouring the BJP. BJP candidate Debasish Sharma, who has been named by the party for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election in Assam, has expressed … Read more

Saharanpur mosque demolition: Allahabad HC stays recovery of damages

The Allahabad High Court stayed the recovery of Rs 6.41 crore in damages imposed on a demolished mosque in Saharanpur. Hearing a plea challenging the demolition, the court has sought a response from the Uttar Pradesh government within three weeks. Allahabad HC Intervenes in Mosque Demolition Case The Allahabad High Court has sought a counter-affidavit … Read more

Nagpur’s Marbat festival: Giant effigies of evil take to streets

Nagpur celebrated its centuries-old Marbat festival, a unique tradition drawing thousands to witness vibrant processions. Giant effigies, Marbats and Badgyas, symbolising evil and social issues, are paraded and later burned to mark good’s victory. Nagpur witnessed the centuries-old Marbat festival, a unique cultural tradition celebrated annually during the month of Bhadrapada, drawing thousands of citizens … Read more

Indian horse-racing in difficult phase, Poonawalla may lead revival

Industrialist Zavaray Poonawalla has called for government support, including tax and quarantine reforms, to revive India’s horse-racing industry. He stated the industry is in a difficult phase and offered personal financial support to lead the revival. Industrialist and horse-racing enthusiast Zavaray Poonawalla has called for greater government support to revive India’s horse-racing industry, proposing tax … Read more

India’s B2B Operating System to Boost Growth, Help MSMEs: Report

A Bain & NPCI report suggests India’s next growth phase depends on connecting its B2B digital systems. An interoperable national infrastructure could unlock working capital and formal credit for millions of MSMEs, addressing a significant credit gap. India’s next phase of economic growth could increasingly depend on connecting its fragmented B2B digital systems, with an … Read more