GST Council Meeting Outcomes: Major Rate Hikes and Relief for Small Businesses

Minimal flat vector illustration of a balanced weighing scale with a small shop icon on one side and stacked coins on the other, symbolizing GST rate changes and impact on small businesses, on a white background.

In a landmark overhaul of India’s indirect tax system, the 56th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, concluded with far-reaching decisions that will reshape the way billions of transactions are taxed across the country. What has been described by government officials as a balanced blend of rate rationalisation and …

Crypto Fear & Greed Index Hits Extreme Low: What It Means for Indian Investors Today

A minimal flat vector illustration of a large gold Bitcoin coin struck by a bold red downward arrow, symbolizing a sharp decline in cryptocurrency markets, set against a white background with faint chart lines.

Global cryptocurrency markets are witnessing a sharp shift in investor sentiment as the Crypto Fear & Greed Index has dropped into “extreme fear” territory. The index, widely tracked by traders and analysts, measures overall market psychology on a scale from 0 to 100. Readings between 0 and 24 indicate extreme fear, while higher levels reflect …

Stock Picks to Watch Today: Top Shares GMR Airports, Kotak Mahindra Bank and L&T Finance for 24 Feb

Minimal flat vector illustration of a financial analyst holding a magnifying glass over a rising stock market chart with upward arrow and bar graphs on a white background.

Indian equity markets are expected to witness selective stock-specific action on February 24, with analysts tracking momentum in airport infrastructure, private banking and non-banking financial stocks. Among the counters drawing attention in early trade are GMR Airports Infrastructure, Kotak Mahindra Bank and L&T Finance. The focus on these names comes amid ongoing sector rotation, institutional …

RailTel Ltd Secures ₹1,136 Crore Contract — What This Means for Its Stock and Telecom Infrastructure Growth

Minimal flat vector illustration of a telecom tower with connected network lines, symbolizing digital infrastructure growth, set against a clean white background.

RailTel Corporation of India Ltd has secured a major contract valued at approximately ₹1,136 crore, strengthening its position as a key public sector player in India’s digital and telecom infrastructure landscape. The order, awarded under a consortium arrangement, is being seen by market participants as a significant boost to the company’s order book and long-term …

Sensex and Nifty Today: Banking, IT and Auto Stocks Lead Market Volatility

Minimal flat vector illustration of a black candlestick stock chart with sharp upward and downward movements, centered on a white background, symbolizing market volatility.

Indian equity benchmarks traded in a volatile range on Friday, with banking, information technology and automobile stocks driving sharp intraday swings. The Sensex and the Nifty opened on a cautious note, reflecting weak global cues and overnight uncertainty in international markets, before recovering partially during mid-session trade as selective buying emerged in financial counters. Market …