Month: October 2024
Manufacturing activity moderates to 8-month low in September: Survey
India’s manufacturing sector sees a slowdown in September, hitting an eight-month low with the PMI dropping to 56.5 from 57.5 in August. Production, sales, and […]
Government names new members to MPC
The government has appointed three new external economists to the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee. These members, Ram Singh, Saugata Bhattacharya, and Nagesh Kumar, will vote […]
Sebi’s new F&O rules make entry tougher
Sebi has raised the entry barriers for equity derivatives trading by increasing contract values to Rs 15-20 lakh and requiring upfront premiums from option buyers. […]
Indian-origin Ravi Ahuja named Sony Pics CEO
Ravi Ahuja will succeed Tony Vinciquerra as the CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment on January 2, 2025. Serving as the current COO, Ahuja has significantly […]
Iran-Israel conflict: Oil jumps 4%, markets on edge
Oil prices surged approximately 4% as tensions escalated with Iran reportedly preparing a missile attack on Israel. This geopolitical distress also caused a significant dip […]
Haryana BJP candidate chased down, made to say protesting farmers are real
BJP candidates in Haryana’s Ratia and Hisar seats faced backlash from farm activists. Sunita Duggal, running in Ratia, was chased and coerced to support farmers’ […]
At 6.5%, GST collection growth slowest in 3 years
In September, GST collections in India witnessed a 6.5% rise to Rs 1,73,240 crore, marking the slowest increase in over three years due to domestic […]
This winter may be harsh in North India due to La Nina conditions: IMD
Summer monsoon in India ended with above normal rainfall. IMD forecasts La Nina conditions forming by October-November, suggesting a potential harsh winter for north and […]
Lebanon pager blasts: India may tighten security check on Chinese smart meters, PCs
India’s govt is expanding the ‘trusted source’ mandate from CCTVs to other segments like smart meters and drones, aiming to reduce dependency on Chinese imports […]