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NPS Sees Over 12 Lakh Private Sector Subscribers in FY25
Moreover, the newly introduced NPS Vatsalya plan for kids has been well received, and more than one lakh subscribers have enrolled for it since its launch in September 2024, according to a statement by the Ministry of Finance.
India's Real Estate Sector Sees 47% Increase in Investments During January-March 2025
The largest component was the housing market, at 62% of all investments, up from 41% in Q1 2024. Residential property investment by value grew 125% year on year to $506.1 million in Q1 2025.
Sensex and Nifty Rally for Sixth Straight Session, Gaining Nearly 8% Over Six Days
The Sensex started on a high note, surging by 320 points to begin the day at 79,728. It did fall into negative during a brief period, touching an intraday low of 79,253, under the weight of poor leads on Wall Street that damped investor sentiment.
Gold Prices Hit ₹1 Lakh per 10 Grams as Market Volatility Surges
In global markets, the trend is also not different. US gold futures jumped 1.7% on Monday night to $3,482.40. The push continued after US President Donald Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, increasing investor worry and encouraging a move towards safe investment channels like gold.
India Is Evolving, and So Are Its Women: FM Sitharaman Highlights Progress During US Visit
Speaking to an audience in her keynote address entitled 'Laying the Foundations for a Developed India #ViksitBharat by 2047', Sitharaman stated, "India is changing, and so are Indian women," as she described a string of initiatives that the government has undertaken to enhance women's safety, health, and financial independence.
BSE Market Capitalisation Surpasses $5 Trillion Again, Marking Robust Recovery
The market cap had last touched $5 trillion on January 20 but later fell to $4.39 trillion on February 28 following a market correction.
India poised to conclude first part of trade pact with US soon, Says FM Sitharaman
In an event attended by the Indian diaspora in San Francisco, Sitharaman pointed to the overall strategic significance of the trade talks beyond mere mutual tariffs. "The long and short of dealing with the US is not just for this reciprocal tariff-related issue, but the nation is also our largest trading partner whom we have to have an agreement with," she said.
Gold Futures Soar Past ₹96,000 Mark with ₹1,493 Surge in Stellar Rally
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts due for June delivery continued their stellar run for a third straight day, going up by Rs 1,493, or 1.57%, to an all-time high of Rs 96,747 per 10 grams in early trade.
China Warns Nations Against Trade Deals with US That Undermine Its Interests
The warning is made against the backdrop of some of America's trade partners making attempts to negotiate relief from Trump's tariffs, which feature high "reciprocal" tariffs suspended until July.
IMF, World Bank see India’s potential as engine of global trade, Says FM Sitharaman
Delivering a speech in San Francisco on April 21, she underlined the mutual advantage of enhancing India-US collaboration in trade and development.
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