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New Delhi: The country’s equity derivatives market has taken on a notably younger profile, with traders under 30 making up 43% of individual participants in FY26, a sharp rise from 31% four years earlier, according to a study. However, the younger cohort also recorded a higher incidence of losses, the study by the Securities and…

The 8th central pay commission (8th CPC) in its consultation stage is undertaking state visits and meetings with various employee and pensioner representative groups, unions and stakeholders to gather suggestions before making its own recommendations next year. It is chaired by former Supreme Court Judge Justice Ranjana Prakash
Desai, with Pankaj Jain, a former IAS, as…

Many professionals spend years working towards a secure career at leading global companies, where financial stability, predictable career growth and lucrative salaries are often viewed as milestones of success. Christian Harms had achieved all of that while working at Microsoft in Switzerland. However, at the age of 26, he decided to leave his corporate career…

A Nagpur-based chartered accountant whose home was searched by the income-tax department had 2.434 kg of jewellery valued at ₹90.59 lakh. Of this, jewellery weighing 1.314 kg and valued at ₹33.33 lakh was seized. Yet, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Nagpur Bench, has deleted the remaining tax addition on the disputed jewellery, holding that…

For many Indians, retirement planning has traditionally revolved around a familiar playbook—fixed deposits for safety, gold and real estate for wealth preservation, and a gradual reduction in equity exposure. But with longer life expectancy, inflation and evolving investment options, financial experts believe retirees need a more balanced approach that prioritises income stability, liquidity and long-term…

ET Intelligence Group: Kusumgar, an engineered fabrics manufacturer, plans to raise ₹650 crore through an offer for sale. The promoter group’s stake will fall to 75.4% from 90.1% post listing. The company develops customised fabric solutions for aerospace and defence, industrial, automotive, and outdoor lifestyle applications. The company benefits from strong profitability, with operating margin…