Gold is set to remain firmly supported in the months ahead, with HSBC describing the metal as a reliable shield against global volatility. In its Think Future 2026 outlook, the bank said gold continues to benefit from powerful demand both from central banks and retail investors amid persistent economic and geopolitical uncertainty.As per news agency…
MUMBAI: Lenders shifted toward secured credit and established borrowers in Q2 FY26, reflecting a tactical move toward asset quality and risk control. According to the CRIF High Mark report, banks and NBFCs increased exposure to secured products, reduced lending to new borrowers, and expanded credit selectively to businesses, especially sole proprietors.Gold loans recorded the fastest…
Every student knows the quiet calculation that happens after dinner: How many hours are left, how much homework remains, and how much sleep can be traded for one more exercise, one more chapter, one more attempt to catch up. In high-pressure classrooms, the early assumption is simple: time spent awake equals time spent learning.A study…
MUMBAI: In a boost to his career which looked in the doldrums last year, former Mumbai batter Prithvi Shaw is set to lead Maharashtra in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy league stage, which will start from Nov 26. Shaw has replaced Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has been recalled to India’s ODI squad for the upcoming…
Union minister Kiren Rijiju NEW DELHI: Union minister Kiren Rijiju left for Bhutan to lead the “Delegation for the Return of Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha,” which had been taken to the Himalayan nation for public exposition. In a post on X, he said he is “leaving for the Kingdom of Bhutan to lead the…
File photo: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal (Picture credit: PTI) India and Canada have decided to restart negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, with commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal confirming that both countries want to lift bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030. Speaking at an event, Goyal said that a high-ambition…
A defining feature of the new framework is the inclusion of gig, platform, and unorganised-sector workers within the social security net. (AI image) By Puneet Gupta India’s labour landscape is undergoing its most significant reform since Independence. The Government has consolidated 29 central labour laws into four comprehensive Labour Codes, the Code on Wages (2019),…
Karun Nair’s cryptic social media update caused quite a stir among fans during India’s tumultuous batting display against South Africa. With his impressive domestic performance fresh in everyone’s minds and Ashwin joining the dialogue, debates about Nair’s absence grew louder. NEW DELHI: Karun Nair, once the toast of Indian cricket after his triple-century heroics in…
Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (MAHA TET) 2025, held on November 23, 2025, is nearing its next phase. Candidates can soon access provisional answer keys and their response sheets on the official website, mahatet.in. This allows for a crucial objection window to address any discrepancies before final results are announced, ensuring accuracy for all participants. The…
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) issued a statement on Monday on the Tejas crash in Dubai, calling it an “isolated occurrence caused by exceptional circumstances”. The crash led to the death of Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Namansh Syal.“We would like to bring to your attention that the recent incident during the aerial display at…
