Mutual funds increased holdings in 64 Nifty Microcap 250 companies for two consecutive quarters. Ten microcap stocks gained 25%-68% in three months, led by Electronics Mart India, Sky Gold, Bluestone Jewellery, Sudarshan Chemical and Timex Group, highlighting strong institutional buying and investor interest.
The Supreme Court has ruled that compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 cannot be awarded merely because a motor vehicle was connected to the events leading to a person’s death. Setting aside compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) and later enhanced by the Chhattisgarh High Court, the court held that claimants…
Losing a smartphone can mean losing access to personal data, banking apps and important contacts, making it crucial to report the loss quickly. Users report millions of missing or stolen devices every year, but government data shows that only a fraction of them are eventually recovered. According to Central Equipment Identity Register’s (CEIR) dashboard, 59…
ET Intelligence Group: Initial trends in pharma results for the June quarter show pressure on the US business, with a double-digit fall in net profit and contraction in operating profitability. The domestic business continued to be a bright spot for both companies. Obesity therapies, respiratory products, biosimilars and speciality launches are key growth drivers in…
Mutual fund moves often attract attention because they are usually backed by detailed research, expert analysis, and a long-term investment approach. In March 2026, fund managers raised their exposure to nearly 322 stocks from the BSE 500 universe compared with the previous quarter—a sign that several companies were finding favour among institutional investors.What followed was…
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has raised the wage ceiling for mandatory EPF coverage from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 a month, effective 17 September 2026. This means if you earn ₹20,000 a month and were earlier outside mandatory EPF coverage because your wages exceeded ₹15,000, you can come under EPF from 17 September. But September…
A ₹1.5 crore flat rents out for ₹40,000 a month. Sit with that number for a second. It may sound surprising, but that simple calculation raises an important question: does buying a house always make financial sense? While homeownership is often seen as a major life milestone, the numbers don’t always support the decision—especially if…