FM Nirmala Sitharaman flags mis-selling of insurance, calls for collateral free loans to MSMEs

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman raised concerns about insurance mis-selling, emphasizing its contribution to higher borrowing costs for customers. She urged banks to focus on affordable lending rates to support industrial growth and advocated for digital financial inclusion. Sitharaman highlighted India’s economic resilience and the need for transparency in banking practices.

Gold down, Bitcoin up! How Trump’s victory changed financial market dynamics

Gold prices have dropped nearly 5% while Bitcoin surged 30% following the recent U.S. election. This market shift is attributed to expectations of Republican policies potentially driving economic growth and inflation. While gold’s decline is linked to a strengthening U.S. dollar, Bitcoin’s rise is fueled by its appeal as a hedge against inflation and its […]

Tech view: Nifty slips below 23,540 mark, breaches 200 DEMA. How to trade tomorrow

The Nifty closed lower on a negative note, breaking below its 200-day EMA support. The volatility index India VIX surged, indicating increased market volatility. The short-term trend is bearish, with support at 23,300 and resistance at 23,600. The highest OI on the call side is at 23,500 and 23,600, while on the put side, it’s […]

NTPC pays Rs 2,424 cr as dividend to shareholders

NTPC CMD Gurdeep Singh, along with the Board of Directors of the company, presented the “payment advice of Rs 1,238.84 crore, representing the government’s share to the Minister of Power Manohar Lal, Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal”, it added.