Erratic rains force farm labour to stick to NREGS

The demand for work under the government’s rural job scheme, MGNREGS, has seen an unusual trend this fiscal year. While demand usually peaks in the summer months, it has grown rapidly during the monsoon season. Experts believe that erratic seasonal rains have prevented rural workers from migrating to farming, leading them to rely on the […]

These 9 commodity stocks hit 52-week high on Thursday

During Thursday’s trading session, the Sensex benchmark index experienced a substantial surge of roughly 490 points, concluding the day at 64,081. Amid this surge, 9 stocks included in the BSE commodities index reached their highest prices within the past 52 weeks. The 52-week high holds special importance for traders and investors as it serves as […]

Now, you can send Rs 2,000 notes via post directly to RBI

People can now send their Rs 2,000 banknotes to regional offices of RBI via insured post for direct credit in their bank accounts, providing convenience for those unable to visit in person. RBI offers a Triple Lock Receptacle (TLR) form for deposits. The options are secure and eliminate the need to travel to designated branches […]

Formal female workforce more than doubles under EPFO in 5 years

Net new female members added under the retirement fund body more than doubled to 2.8 million in FY23 from 1.30 million in FY19, as per EPFO payroll data. This is primarily because companies have become more inclusive and are now moving towards greater gender parity while the government has brought in several incentives to attract […]