States urge Union Finance Ministry to ease their borrowing limits
Several states, including Kerala and Maharashtra, are urging the Union finance ministry to ease borrowing limits. These limits now factor in power dues, unspent central funds, and off-budget borrowings, which states argue restrict their financial plans and legitimate borrowing space.
One Nation, One Workforce: Govt plans integrated system to ensure social-security portability for all workers
The Ministry of Labour and Employment is developing a unified workforce architecture to link databases across ministries and states. This initiative aims to enhance policy coherence, ensure worker benefit portability, and measure employment outcomes. The plan includes AI-driven analytics for predictive policy planning and skill forecasting, with a goal of universal social security for all […]
Corporate debt surge: Commercial paper issuances hit highest since April
Indian companies raised Rs 1.7 lakh crore via commercial papers in September, the highest since April, marking a 44% monthly jump despite higher yields. RBI data highlights a structural funding shift toward non-bank sources, with corporates increasingly tapping debt markets for working capital.
EPack Prefab bulk deal: BofA picks Rs 13 cr worth shares in smallcap after stellar Q2
Bank of America purchased 5.62 lakh shares worth Rs 13 crore in EPack Prefab Technologies at a 15% premium. The smallcap stock surged 13% after strong Q2 earnings showing over 100% profit growth, robust revenue expansion, and improving margins.
Gold-stocks jugalbandi: Ruchir Sharma explains why both are booming in a world flooded with liquidity
Gold and stocks are simultaneously rallying, a rare phenomenon attributed to a global flood of liquidity from pandemic-era stimulus. This excess money is fueling momentum trades across asset classes, with individual investors increasingly participating. While gold has recently seen a pullback due to profit-taking and easing tensions, equities continue their upward trajectory, driven by strong […]
Oil prices surge 5% as Trump hits Russian crude with sanctions
Oil prices jumped more than five percent Thursday after US President Donald Trump targeted Russia’s key oil industry with new sanctions in a bid to end the war in Ukraine.
Tesla shares fall 4% as margin pressures mount despite record sales
Tesla shares fell 4.4% on Thursday after the Elon Musk-led electric vehicle maker extended its streak of profit misses to a fourth quarter, even as sales hit record highs.
EV to Consumption: Mukul Agrawal buys 10 smallcaps in Q2, chasing India’s next big growth themes
Ace investor Mukul Agrawal went on a buying spree in the September 2025 quarter, adding 10 fresh stocks across sectors — from engineering and energy to tech and EV mobility.
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GST rate cut to lift apparel retailers’ revenue growth by 200 bps, says Poonam Upadhyay
New GST rate cuts will boost organized apparel retailers. Festive and wedding seasons are driving consumer spending. Easing food prices and softer inflation also improve sentiment. This should add 200 basis points to revenue growth. Larger brands will capture demand faster. Smaller retailers will also benefit, drawing consumers from the unorganized sector. Growth is expected […]