5 creative ways to manage your money, build financial freedom Managing personal finances efficiently has become the key to achieving financial stability and independence. With the right techniques, you can make informed decisions about saving, spending, and investing. Here, we list five creative methods to enhance your personal finance management. These can help you optimize … Read more
Indian equities surged in May as defence stocks and microcaps led a broad-based rally, with investor appetite turning decisively risk-on. The rally picked up further pace in June following a surprise rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), lifting rate-sensitive sectors and extending bullish momentum. According to a report by Motilal Oswal, the … Read more
If you are repaying a home loan or thinking of taking a new loan, then this is good news for you. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken a big decision in the June monetary policy meeting and reduced the repo rate by 0.50% to 5.50% . This change will reduce the cost of lending to … Read more
Sustainability is at the heart of our maritime policy, and we are committed to achieving net zero emissions at major ports by 2047, said Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday. During an interaction with students of the Blue MBA Executive Programme at Copenhagen Business School (CBS), Sonowal outlined India’s strategy … Read more
Key Takeaways After extreme volatility in May, the Indian primary market is heading into a quieter phase for large-scale IPOs. Between June 9 and June 13, 2025, no new mainline IPOs are scheduled to open. However, the SME (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise) segment is staying active. Three new IPOs will open for subscription, and one … Read more
China’s economy, built on an unsustainable model of a growing trade surplus-now at a record high of nearly $1 trillion-and declining domestic consumption, is not only harming itself but also the “entire world”, a US Treasury report released Friday said. It suggested Beijing to boost household consumption and reduce the “negative spillovers” of its policies … Read more
The 8th Pay Commission is set to bring changes for government employees and pensioners. Expected to be implemented by January 1, 2026, it proposes a new “fitment factor” of 2.86, compared to the previous 2.57. If accepted, the minimum salary would rise from Rs 18,000 to Rs 51,480, while pensions would increase from Rs 9,000 … Read more
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Friday held a meeting of senior government officials to give a push to the vision of creating large Indian advisory firms that can compete with the Big Four — EY, KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Deloitte. Chaired by Shaktikanta Das, principal secretary to the PM, the meeting saw participation of Deepti … Read more
Struggling with debt? These offbeat tactics might help Managing debt can feel daunting, especially when conventional methods fail to deliver. Unconventional repayment strategies offer a fresh perspective and a route to financial security. These creative tactics address different financial situations, enabling people to select methods that suit them best. By familiarizing oneself with these alternatives, … Read more
The proposed $3.7 million oil refinery to be built by China’s Sinopec in Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port is facing significant delays over multiple issues like dispute over equity structure, tax concessions, market access, and allocation of land for the project. The inland port is built in a natural harbour near the town of Hambantota in … Read more