Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train to be operational by 2028, says Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

File photo: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis (Picture credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: The much-awaited Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project will be ready for operations by 2028, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Monday, while also revealing that the state aims to raise $50 billion from international investors to accelerate infrastructure development.“By 2028, we will be able…

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Foreign investors back with $4.11 billion in Indian equities! FPIs extend longest buying spree since July 2023

FPIs invested approximately $4.11 billion in Indian stocks across nine consecutive sessions. (AI image) Foreign investorsmaintained their longest purchasing streak since July 2023 on Monday, driven by optimistic prospects regarding US trade agreements, attractive company valuations, and India’s stability amidst global uncertainties.This trend persisted despite tensions between India and Pakistan.Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) invested approximately…

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More layoffs! Infosys asks another batch of trainees to leave after they fail internal assessment tests

Infosys has established partnerships with NIIT and UpGrad for complimentary upskilling programmes available to trainees who departed since February. (AI image) Infosys has dismissed an additional 195 trainees who did not pass their internal assessment examinations. The number of trainees who have not passed the assessment test since February has now exceeded 800.Sources familiar with…

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Do home loan rates impact buying decisions?

VTP Realty CEO Sachin Bhandari The RBI has reduced the repo rate further, raising hopes that the reduction will get transmitted to banks and other lenders. Will a cut in home loan rates boost demand for homes? VTP Realty CEO Sachin Bhandari believes a reduction in home loan rates will not impact demand too much….

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Gold has proved your grandmother right

Had you listened to your grandmother and bought gold on Akshaya Tritiya, your investment would have earned handsome returns. Rising geopolitical tensions and widespread economic uncertainty have pushed gold prices to almost Rs 10,000 per gram. Gold bought on this auspicious day has delivered double-digit returns in the past 25 years.A substantial portion of these…

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Akshaya Tritiya shopping boom: Jewellers unveil offers amid strong investor demand expectations

Jewellery retailers are rolling out substantial discounts on making charges and gold prices to attract customers ahead of Akshaya Tritiya on April 30, an auspicious day for purchasing precious items. Even though gold prices are soaring, prominent brands, including Tanishq, Senco Gold, MP Jewellers, and PC Chandra Jewellers, have unveiled various promotional schemes for the…

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