Steady Monday: Nifty closes above 22,500 led by financial services stocks
The domestic key equity indices settled the session on a positive note. The NSE Nifty 50 rose 112 points or 0.50% to settle at 22,509, while the BSE Sensex jumped 341 points or 0.46% to finish at 74,170.
Bank unions call for nationwide strike as discussions with IBA fail
The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has called for a nationwide two-day strike on March 24 and 25 after discussions with the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) failed, a report by PTI stated. This will impact banking operations nationwide.
Top 5 SBI mutual funds with up to 30% annualised returns in 3 years
Mutual fund investors have seen massive erosion in their portfolio valuations over the last 6 months amid one of the longest corrections in the Indian equity market. So amidst all this, if you are thinking of investing, it is very important to focus on mid- to long-term returns also while choosing a fund because short-term yields might not give a clear picture. Here we have selected the top 5 funds of SBI Mutual Fund, one of the leading fund houses with a total assets under management (AUM) of Rs 10.75 lakh crore (as of 28 February, 2028). All these SBI funds have given more than 20% annualised returns over 3 years.
Swiggy Instamart expands to 100 cities across India, adds 32 new markets in 2025
Foodtech major Swiggy on Monday announced that its quick commerce platform Swiggy Instamart has expanded to 100 cities nationwide. In a regulatory filing, the company said that the expansion comes in the backdrop of the growing demand for 10- minute deliveries, particularly in tier 2 and 3 cities. During the previous month, Swiggy Instamart launched in cities such as Raipur, Siliguri, Jodhpur, and Thanjavur, offering 10 minutes delivery.?
February WPI inflation rises marginally to 2.38% from 2.31% in January
India’s wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation rose to 2.38% (provisional) in February, 2025, primarily due to increase in prices of manufacture of food products, food articles, other manufacturing, non-food articles and manufacture of textiles etc. data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry showed on Monday. This is higher than the WPI rate in January which stood at 2.31 per cent.?
9 months in space, no big bonus? NASA Astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore’s pay sparks debate
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally set to return to Earth after an unexpectedly long 287-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Their mission, originally planned for just eight days, was extended due to technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner, forcing the duo to remain in orbit for over nine months. Now, NASA has cleared their return, and they are scheduled to depart no earlier than March 19 aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.
Do ice baths work? Here’s what science says
In the recent years, ice baths have become extremely popular. Once strictly followed by only elite athletes, the fitness trends is now being embraced by fitness enthusiasts around the world.
Mahindra XUV700 Ebony Edition launched: Here’s what’s new
Mahindra has launched a new Ebony Edition of the XUV700 at a starting price of Rs 19.64 lakh and tops out at Rs 24.14 lakh (both ex-showroom). As the name suggests, the XUV700 comes with an all-black exterior and interior. The Ebony Edition is based on the top-spec AX7 and AX7 L trims.?
PM Modi, New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon discuss trade, digital transactions, and more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his counterpart from New Zealand, Christopher Luxon, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday. Luxon arrived in New Delhi on Sunday for a five-day official visit to India. He will be the chief guest at the 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue and will also deliver the keynote address.
Hindon Airport commercial flight operations face shutdown; Delhi Airport operator sues govt
The future of Hindon Airport, which recently commenced commercial flight operations, now remains uncertain as the operator of Delhi’s international airport, primarily owned by GMR Airports, has filed a lawsuit against the government for permitting commercial flights from the Hindon airbase.
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