The long-awaited strategic disinvestment of IDBI Bank appears to be nearing its final stages, with the government expecting the financial bidding process to conclude by October 2025. According to a senior government official familiar with the matter, the process is advancing rapidly and remains on track for timely completion. “All things are progressing at a…
Fixed deposits (FDs) have long been a favorite investment choice for Indian savers who prioritize stability, safety, and predictable returns. Even as newer investment options emerge, the humble FD continues to remain a cornerstone of low-risk financial planning. In October 2025, several banks—both public and private—are offering attractive interest rates, giving investors multiple options to…
October 29, 2025, 4:22 PM, The Indian stock market ended Wednesday’s session on a positive note, supported by strong global cues, healthy foreign fund inflows, and optimism ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s much-anticipated policy decision. Investors turned upbeat as expectations grew around a potential 25-basis-point rate cut by the Fed — a move widely…
New Delhi, October 31, 2025 — The Indian stock market is expected to open on a cautious note on Friday, following mixed global cues and heightened volatility. After sharp declines in the previous trading session, analysts anticipate a range-bound movement in the benchmark indices — Nifty 50 and Sensex — as investors weigh global economic…
New Delhi, October 31, 2025 — India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections have remained impressively steady even after the major tax rationalisation exercise implemented in early September. The wide-ranging reform, which reduced rates on nearly 99% of taxable goods and services, was expected to create a temporary dip in revenue. However, the latest numbers…
Busan, South Korea | October 30, 2025 — In a landmark diplomatic development, former U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met face-to-face after six years, signaling a major thaw in trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Trump described the meeting as “amazing” and rated it “12 out of 10”, saying…