New ₹3,000 FASTag Annual Pass from August 15: All You Need to Know
The Union Road Transport Ministry has announced a new FASTag-based annual pass for private vehicles, designed to reduce the toll burden on commuters and make highway travel more affordable and seamless. The scheme, unveiled by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, will be implemented from August 15, 2025. What is the Annual FASTag Pass? The Annual FASTag […]
Gold Prices Hold Firm Above ₹84,000: What’s Happening and Why Should You Care?
Ah, gold! The one investment that never fails to spark a good old family debate, whether it’s your grandma stocking up for future weddings or your uncle bragging about his “smart” gold buys from the 90s. But if you’re planning to buy gold now, brace yourself—because it’s still sitting above ₹84,000 per 10 grams despite […]
India’s IPO Boom: Six New Public Offerings Investors Should Watch
Which Companies Are Going Public?Mumbai Meet the Companies Betting Big on Investor Confidence and Future Growth 1. Standard Glass Lining Technology (Engineering & Manufacturing) 2. Quadrant Future Tek (Railway Tech & Automation) 3. Capital Infra Trust InvIT (Infrastructure & Investment Trust) 4. BR Goyal Infrastructure (Construction & Urban Development) 5. Delta AutoCorp (Automotive & Retail […]
Budget 2025: The Middle Class, Bihar, and the Farmers – A Political Calculation
A budget is never just about numbers. It also sets priorities. It reflects the government’s plans, the concerns of citizens, and the upcoming elections. The Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, does not just allocate money—it also sends political messages. Three key groups emerge as the focus of this budget: the farmers, […]
Sensex Sinks Over 1,200 Points, Nifty Nears 23,050: A Brutal Day for Indian Markets
The Indian stock markets had a grim day on Tuesday, with the BSE Sensex plummeting over 1,200 points and the Nifty50 briefly dipping below the critical 23,000 mark. By the end of the trading session, the Sensex closed at 75,838.36, down 1,235 points (1.60%), while the Nifty50 settled at 23,045.30, losing 299 points (1.28%). This […]
Budget 2025: Can Retail Investors Finally Get a Break on STT, LTCG, and STCG?
The Union Budget is always a moment of reckoning for investors, and 2025 is no exception. As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to announce the fiscal plan, retail investors are pinning their hopes on much-needed relief from Securities Transaction Tax (STT), Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) tax, and Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG) tax. With a growing […]
Zomato’s 15% Tumble: Growth Ambitions Meet Profitability Challenges
The stock market isn’t kind to companies juggling rapid expansion and profitability—a reality Zomato felt sharply as its stock shed 15% of its value in less than a day. The culprit? Its high-growth but high-cost quick commerce arm, Blinkit, which is proving to be both a strength and a strain. Aviral Bhatnagar, Founder and Managing […]