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India to Introduce New GDP Base-Year Series in February 2026
MoSPI releases methodology paper, seeks stakeholder feedback The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the first discussion paper on India’s upcoming GDP base-year revision, ahead of the launch of the new national accounts series...
New Labour Codes 2025: Key Changes Every Employer and Employee Should Know
India’s four new labour codes are set to modernize and consolidate more than 25 existing labour laws.The framework aims to simplify compliance for businesses while strengthening worker protection, wage clarity and social security coverage - including for gig and...
VC exits cross ₹15,000 crore in 2025 IPOs, with over ₹90,000 crore still unrealised
India’s 2025 IPO cycle is shaping up to be one of the strongest liquidity phases for the venture ecosystem in several years. Seven prominent listings - Ather Energy, Bluestone, Urban Company, Lenskart, Pine Labs, Groww and PhysicsWallah - have collectively enabled...
₹90,000 crore in 90 days: India’s IPO surge delivers mixed listing gains
India’s primary markets have recorded one of their strongest fundraising phases in recent years, with companies raising more than ₹90,000 crore through 61 IPOs over the past 90 days. However, while the fund-raising environment remains robust, post-listing performance...
Have unclaimed insurance money? Here’s how to check and claim it
Across life, health, and general insurance companies in India, more than ₹25,000 crore remains unclaimed. In most cases, policyholders forget to file claims, or nominees do not know a policy exists. Many families also lose access due to outdated bank details or...
Infosys ₹18,000-crore Buyback Opens: Why Retail Investors Stand to Benefit
Infosys will open its ₹18,000-crore share buyback window on 20 November, with the offer closing on 26 November. This is the company’s largest buyback to date, priced at ₹1,800 per share, a premium to current market levels. The last buyback was in 2022, valued at...
Gold vs Equities: Gold’s 40% Run in 2025 vs Nifty’s 9% – How Should Investors Allocate?
Team SKM, Gold has been the standout performer of 2025, rising more than 40 per cent, while the Nifty 50 has delivered a comparatively modest 9 per cent gain. This sharp divergence has prompted investors to re-evaluate their asset mix, especially as global uncertainty...
India’s First Long-Term LPG Import Pact with the US: What It Means
Team SKM, India has finalized its first structured agreement to import LPG from the United States, marking a significant change in the country’s sourcing strategy for a fuel used by more than half of Indian households. Starting 2026, public sector oil marketing...
Why IBJA Wants Regulation
According to IBJA, several digital gold companies are willing to come under a formal regulatory framework, whether through Sebi or another watchdog. The association believes regulation would: Assure customers that the gold backing their units is genuine and stored...
Still Waiting for Your Income Tax Refund? You May Be Entitled to Interest
Many taxpayers who filed their returns on time are still waiting months for their income tax refunds. What often goes unnoticed is that in many cases, the government is legally required to pay interest on delayed refunds. Below is a clear guide to when this interest...