India’s unemployment rate eases to 6.8% in January-March 2023: NSO survey

The unemployment rate was 6.0% for men and 9.2% for women. It was 6.5% and 9.6% for men and women respectively, in October– December 2022.According to the PLFS report, female labour force participation in Q4 FY23 increased marginally to 22.7% from 22.3% in the previous quarter. The male abour force participation stands at 73.5%.

ITC shares hit all-time high, top Rs 450 mark ahead of turning ex-dividend

ITC’s shares hit a record high on Monday before it went ex-dividend on May 30. The company’s board recommended a final dividend of Rs 6.75 and a special dividend of Rs 2.75 per equity share, which, along with the interim dividend of Rs 6 per share, will total Rs 15.50 for FY 2022-2023. The stock […]

Vedanta shares to trade ex-dividend on Tuesday

Shares of Vedanta will trade ex-dividend on May 30 as the company announced an interim dividend of INR 18.5 per share for FY2023-24. The record date for equity shareholders eligibility has also been set for May 30. Vedanta is one of the highest dividend-paying stocks, having declared an equity dividend of INR 70 per share […]

Record-bound Indian stocks reclaim spot in world’s top 5 markets

India’s stock market has overtaken France and regained its position as the world’s fifth-largest stock market, with a market capitalisation of $3.3tn. This came about thanks to the recovery of Adani Group stocks after a major upheaval earlier this year, combined with international funds fleeing the sluggish Chinese investments market and scouting growth opportunities in […]

After 52-week high, IDFC First Bank shares on way to hit a century

IDFC First Bank’s shares hit a 52-week high of INR 70 on the NSE as it rallied by over 5% over the past three trading sessions. A 15-17% rally from the current level by the middle of July will result in the stock making a cut in the MSCI Standard Index in its August review, […]