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BSE surged over 13 percent to hit their all-time high after the exchange raised transaction charges for trades in the equity derivatives segment with effect from November 1, 2023. These changes will primarily be levied on S&P BSE Sensex Options, particularly the nearest or immediate expiry contracts. The new transaction fee structure is based on the incremental billable monthly turnover (premium value), informed the exchange.

A growing number of asset managers is reassessing bond values tied to real assets, as a spike in the frequency of flash floods, fires and storms hits conventional pricing models.

Arun Misra, CEO, Hindustan Zinc, says the annual general meeting is over and there is no chance of taking that decision which was taken in the board to make it effective. So if at all it has to happen, it has to come as a fresh proposal and a fresh decision. Right now, there is no such proposal for consideration of the board. Sequentially, Hindustan Zinc revenues have seen a dip and this is primarily due to the fall in the zinc prices. How has the demand been in the zinc market both domestically as well as globally? At the end of Q1, you said you had expected the zinc prices to rise by the end of the year. Given the volatility in prices, do you still believe zinc prices are poised to go higher? Let us start with global first.

By Shubham Batra and Shashwat Chauhan

The run-up in yields on the 10-year Treasury bond, seen as a safe-haven in times of economic uncertainty and a benchmark for borrowing costs around the world, has been driven by investors pricing in stronger U.S. growth as well as fiscal slippage. Yields at the long-end rose quickly after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said last week that the U.S.

Redundancies are in full swing at National Australia Bank’s markets division.

National Australia Bank is considering how widely to roll out generative artificial intelligence technology to help bankers draft emails to clients and prepare credit reports on corporate borrowers.

Households and businesses are unlikely to receive any relief from high electricity prices until July next year, despite a big fall in wholesale power prices in the past 12 months.

The Victorian government’s team in charge of delivering the 2026 Commonwealth Games was so inexperienced it would have struggled to host a 500-person conference, an inquiry has been told.

Virgin Australia ground staff could walk off the job as talks over pay and conditions stall, and the Transport Workers Union claims the airline is leaving baggage handlers in “pay poverty”.

ZURICH (Reuters) -European authorities have approved online luxury retailer Farfetch (NYSE:FTCH)'s purchase of a stake in rival Yoox (BIT:YNAP) Net-A-Porter from Richemont in the last regulatory approval needed, Richemont, the owner of Cartier, said on Monday.

Personal loans have certainly made it easier for people to access funds in need. While they might be a much-needed lifeline during a financial crisis, borrowers must exercise due caution when it comes to managing multiple loans, especially unsecured loans.

Personal loans are best suited for addressing financial emergencies especially when you quickly need funds, and you know that you can repay the amount you are borrowing at a later stage when your finances improved. It is also essential to understand the specific purpose of the loan, whether it’s for a medical emergency, home renovation, or another reason.

In a period of dynamic transformation within the Indian real estate sector, a significant trend has come to the fore: the remarkable rise of senior living projects nationwide. This burgeoning phenomenon can be attributed to a convergence of factors that are reshaping the very fabric of Indian society.

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Greater Noida West or Noida Extension has emerged as one of the fast-growing real estate micro-markets in the National Capital Region (NCR) post the pandemic. This region, in fact, is gaining popularity as a residential real estate destination in NCR for a combination of reasons. While the micro market’s relatively affordable residential typologies comprising 2&3 BHK units, as compared to other parts of NCR, has attracted middle class and first-time home buyers, its proximity and connectivity to the economic hubs and through widened roads and metro network have been instrumental in making the location more accessible.

As the year draws to an end, planning a vacation can be an exciting way to celebrate with your family and friends. Some people are quick enough to prepare their budget and plan their holidays in advance and execute it smartly while others often book their holidays at the last minute, that makes their experience costly.

Backed by strong residential sales and collections from customers, property developers are not utilising credit lines sanctioned by their lenders including banks, housing finance companies and non banking finance companies (NBFCs) for construction finance .

Purchasing a first home is one of life’s most monumental decisions–it is probably the most expensive asset and the longest financial commitment you will take on. It, therefore, needs to be approached with meticulous planning. Here are some of the most important considerations involved in your home-buying decision.

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Stock market today: After announcement of Yes Bank Q2 results 2023 on Saturday last week, Yes Bank shares today came under the sell off heat. Yes Bank share price today opened higher at ₹17.40 apiece levels, but soon came under the sell off heat and hit intraday low of ₹16.75 per share levels, losing to the tune of 2.50 per cent during early morning deals on Monday.