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‘Improve consumption, reduce income inequality for sustainable growth’

Panellists at Mint India Investment Summit 2024 say that while numbers suggest robust GDP growth is likely in FY25, improving consumption and addressing income inequalities remain major challenges for India

3 min read07:40 PM IST
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Outgoing Lok Sabha has 44% MPs with criminal record; 9 accused of murder, 3 of rape | A party-wise breakup

Affidavits of out of the 514 sitting Lok Sabha MPs analysed, 225 MPs declared criminal cases against themselves, an ADR report said. It added that as many as 149 sitting MPs declared serious criminal cases against them.

2 min read06:28 PM IST
Markets

NSE revises lot size of derivative contracts for 54 largecap, midcap and 75 SME stocks; Details here

The derivative lot size for 42 stocks will be decreased, effective from April 26 for expiries in May 2024 and beyond. Key stocks impacted include Adani Ports, Bharti Airtel, BHEL, SBI, and L&T.

2 min read06:14 PM IST
Markets

FY24 Stock Market Recap: BSE PSU index gains 92%, 37 stocks surge over 100%; check top gainers

Indian state-owned companies' stocks surged in FY24, outperforming mid- and small-cap stocks. BSE PSU index nearly doubled, boosted by govt's capex spending hike and anticipated BJP victory. Railway, power, defence, and oil sectors also showed impressive gains.

3 min read05:11 PM IST
Politics

BJP candidate Kangana Ranaut takes jibe at 'film industry' at Mandi rally: '...Mujhe suli par chada denge'

Kangana Ranaut, the BJP candidate from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi, said she is aware that she can make a “few mistakes here. But this isn’t a film industry that I will be crucified.”

1 min read04:55 PM IST
Auto News

From Skoda Superb to Mahindra XUV300 facelift: Upcoming cars expected to debut in April 2024

Upcoming expected cars in April include Toyota's Urban Cruiser Taisor compact SUV, Mahindra's XUV300 facelift, Maruti's Swift facelift, Tata's Altroz Racer, and Skoda's Superb sedan.

3 min read03:10 PM IST
Markets

1:2 stock split: Multibagger SME IPO turns ₹1.26 lakh to ₹6.15 lakh in 7 years

Multibagger IPO: The SME IPO was launched on 31st March 2017 at a fixed price of ₹42 apiece

3 min read02:52 PM IST
Money

Attention PPF, SSY, NPS account holders! Do this by March 31 or else...

Various tax-saving investment avenues like PPF, SSY, and NPS require minimum contributions by March 31 to stay active. Failure to do so can lead to penalties and dormant accounts

1 min read02:30 PM IST
Markets

Websol Energy or Insolation Energy – which solar stock is better?

As India’s solar race heats up, we compare Websol Energy and Insolation Energy on key metrics like growth and profitability.

7 min read02:22 PM IST
Markets

Nifty 50 to Sensex: Why Indian stock market outshined gold returns in FY24? Explained with 5 crucial factors

In FY24, MCX gold rate ascended to the tune of 13.50% whereas Nifty 50 and Sensex surged 30% and 27% respectively

4 min read02:39 PM IST
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