Central government employees await the Eighth Pay Commission’s report, anticipated by 2027. Delays could lead to losses in arrears and allowances. Details here.
India’s contentious new closing auction system is about to face its biggest challenge yet as billions of dollars in passive-fund trades flow through it. The quarterly rebalancing of MSCI Inc. indexes on Monday will be a key test of whether the mechanism can absorb large institutional orders without producing the sharp price swings that have…
Following the EPF Scheme 2026, there has been ongoing debate over whether employers should restrict Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributions to ₹1,800 per month. In a detailed post on X, Labour Law Reporter (LLR) said many HR, payroll and finance teams are asking whether employers can now restrict their PF contribution to ₹1,800 per month….
Shares of information technology major Infosys declined 2.6% to their day’s low of Rs 1,027 on the BSE on Friday after global brokerages issued bearish calls on the stock after the company trimmed the upper end of its revenue growth guidance to 1.5%-3% in constant currency, while maintaining its operating margin outlook at 20-22%. The…
Reliance Industries’ telecom and digital arm Jio Platforms has secured Sebi approval for its IPO, taking one of India’s most closely watched listings a step closer to the market. The offering is expected to raise around Rs 37,700 crore and value the digital services company at nearly Rs 9.5 lakh crore, potentially making it one…
The composition of mutual fund ownership has changed significantly over the past 13 years, with corporates losing share while high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and retail investors have increased their presence. According to the latest SEBI Handbook of Statistics, corporates accounted for 50.1% of mutual fund assets under management (AUM) in April 2013, but their share had…
Geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, inflation risks and climate-related disruptions continue to keep global markets on edge. From the US-Iran conflict and trade wars to the impact of El Niño, investors are navigating an increasingly uncertain environment that can quickly affect portfolio returns. While investors have little control over such events, they can adjust how they…