Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the traditional ‘halwa’ ceremony, marking the final stage of preparing the Union Budget 2025-26. This custom signifies the ‘lock-in’ period for budget officials to ensure secrecy until the Budget presentation on February 1. The ceremony also involved the Finance Minister’s review of preparations.
LIC shares gain 6% in two sessions. Should you buy ahead of the 1:1 bonus issue?
LIC shares climbed 4% on Monday, extending gains for a second straight session and taking the two-day rally to 6%. The stock gained momentum after