Sun, Nov 10, 2024
A long queue is seen at the railway station ticket counter as people are heading back to their work after celebrating Diwali and Chhath puja. Therefore, railways have made special preparations to control the rush of passengers.
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Thu, Oct 31, 2024
Last year, a decrease in stubble-burning incidents and rain before Diwali, along with favourable meteorological conditions, prevented the national capital from turning into a gas chamber after the festival.
PM Modi reached Lakki Nala in Sir Creek area after landing at Koteshwar in Kutch from Ekta Nagar, said a BSF official.
Sat, Oct 27, 2018
Indian Railways said that all the five divisions of the Northern Railway has been adequately prepared for the twin festivals. The NR said it witnesses around 20-30 per cent increase in passenger traffic during these festivals.
Wed, Oct 24, 2018
Confusion over new insurance policy premiums, tightening of financing to the end-consumers by non-banking financial institutions (NBFCs) in backdrop of crisis at IL&FS and high fuel prices are some of the reasons that led to drop in bookings.
Tue, Oct 23, 2018
As gold is considered the biggest symbol of wealth and prosperity, rising price can be a reason to worry, especially in this cosmopolitan, yellow metal-loving city.
Fri, Oct 19, 2018
Demand in India, the second biggest gold consumer after China, usually strengthens towards the end of the year during the traditional wedding season and major festivals including Diwali and Dusherra, when bullion buying is considered auspicious.
Tue, Oct 16, 2018
Banks will head into the Dussehra holidays - Navami is falling Oct 18, while Dashmi or Dussehra is on Oct 19. Therefore, on both these days, there will be a complete shut-down of banking services. Since Oct 20th will be the third Saturday of the month, the banks will not function and the next day is Sunday.
BSNL offer for prepaid recharge packs are exciting and massive.
Sat, Oct 13, 2018
Britain's Scotland Yard police force has issued a video of an elderly Indian-origin couple being robbed in their home in south-east London earlier this year as a warning to other families who may own valuables such as gold jewellery to be extra vigilant.
Wed, Nov 01, 2017
October had two of the top festivals, ie Dussehra and Diwali, falling during the month, but this year the impact of GST and demonetisation seems to still have its impact on consumer spending.
Tue, Oct 24, 2017
The retail car sales during the week before Diwali accounts for 25-30% of the total sales for the year. This is as most of the new cars are purchased during the festive period.
Sun, Oct 22, 2017
In the wake of rising pollution after Diwali, air purifier makers are looking at doubling the sales of such products, especially in the northern region.
Fri, Oct 20, 2017
The company claimed it is the first entity to have achieved such a sales milestone globally.
Thu, Oct 19, 2017
After the Diwali mahurat trading, the Sensex closed at 32,389.96 down 195 points or 0.60%, while Nifty 50 below 65 points or 0.63% at 10,146.55
The slide in gold prices was attributed to absence of worthwhile activity as jewellers and retailers made token purchases on the auspicious occasion of 'Diwali' and beginning of Hindu Samvat year 2074.
Samvat 2073 was a great year for Indian markets adding over Rs 25 lakh crore to investor's portfolio. From the past-samvat, Sensex and Nifty has grown by 16% and 18% respectively.
Performance during Diwali festive season serves as a barometer of the health and strength of businesses and the Indian economy as a whole.
We also do Laxmi Pooja to seek the blessings of the goddess of wealth for prosperity all around. But do all these things have any connection with your financial planning?
Gold prices were nearly unchanged early on Thursday as the dollar held firm on the back of strong U.S. Treasury yields.FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was steady at $1,281.24 an ounce at 0053 GMT. It hit an over one-week low of $1,276.73 in the previous session.=>
Wed, Oct 18, 2017
Festive season is always considered as good time to invest in gold. Usually financial experts suggest that gold should not exceed 5 - 10% of one's portfolio.
Not only spending sentiments have come down this Diwali but also demand for various products which rooted for such festive season.
While smartphones can be a bit heavy on the pocket, there are several Diwali offers and discounts on smartphones being offered to e-commerce sites and others that will help you out.
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