While Trump has described the blockade as highly effective, the continued flow of shipments points to the resilience of Tehran’s oil trade. (AI image) US President Donald Trump has called the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz a ‘tremendous success’ but its limitations are increasingly evident. Despite the US naval blockade, at least…
MUMBAI: More than half of young Indians, in the age group 24 to 34, who buy health insurance drop out within the first three years, exposing a structural weakness in policy retention.According to a Niva Bupa Health Insurance survey, 55% of policyholders in the age group who lapse do so within three years of purchase,…
BENGALURU/NEW DELHI: HCLTech’s results presented a mixed picture, weighed down by client-specific headwinds, delayed procurement decisions and persistent market volatility, even as the company continued to lean into artificial intelligence as a long-term growth driver.Revenue for the March quarter declined 3.3% sequentially in constant currency (which excludes currency impact) and grew 2.4% year-on-year. In dollar…
Gold is expected to remain volatile with a broad trading range of $4,300–$5,000 range in the short term. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Both gold and silver prices are expected to continue seeing volatility in the near term, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers.Gold and…
Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday after an early rise in Asian trade, as investors assessed uncertainty around US-Iran peace talks following Washington’s decision to extend the ceasefire.Brent crude futures fell 21 cents, or 0.2%, to $98.27 a barrel at 0039 GMT, after earlier touching $99.38.US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped 28 cents, or…
Asian stock markets showed a mixed trend on Wednesday, tracking gains on Wall Street as oil prices softened amid cautious optimism over potential US-Iran peace talks.Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose about 0.5% to hover near record highs, supported by strong gains in heavyweight tech stocks.South Korea’s Kospi edged slightly lower, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.9%.Hong…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: PB Fintech Limited, Tata Power Company Limited, and United Breweries Limited have been picked by Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research at Anand Rathi Shares as the top stock recommendations for April 22, 2026:PB Fintech Limited – Trendline Breakout with Momentum SupportBuy: ₹1610–₹1580 | Stop Loss:…
MUMBAI: The life insurance industry recorded a 15.7% expansion in new business premiums during FY26, as the sector navigated a landscape defined by diverging growth strategies across individual and group segments. Total premiums across the industry climbed to Rs 4.6 lakh crore from close to Rs 4 lakh crore in FY25. This momentum highlights a…
“Indian equity markets are expected to open on a mildly positive note on Tuesday (21st April 2026), supported by stable global cues and a firm trend in GIFT Nifty. GIFT Nifty is currently trading around 24,388, up by 50 points, indicating a positive start for domestic benchmark indices. Early trends also suggest a steady undertone…
National and festival holidays are largely decided at the State level. Employers are expected to follow notified holiday lists. (AI image) Leave is often seen as a simple workplace benefit – an approved absence from work. In reality, it is one of the more structured and regulated aspects of employment in India. With the implementation…