Gold prices rose Rs 350 to trade near a record high at Rs 89,100 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday amid firm global trends, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 88,750 per 10 grams on Friday.
The Reserve Bank of India has relaxed restrictions on New India Co-operative Bank, allowing withdrawals up to Rs 25,000, effective February 27, 2025. This follows an assessment of the bank's liquidity position. Additionally, the banks General Manager was arrested for allegedly embezzling Rs 122 crore.
Musk's DOGE initiative has caused chaos among federal workers, prompting widespread worker and agency pushback. Legal and public opinion challenges are intensifying, and even some Trump supporters express concern about Musk's aggressive cost-cutting measures. Democrats expect significant Republican fallout in the coming weeks.
The Finance Ministry briefed the members of a Select Committee on the new Income Tax Bill, which aims to simplify the six-decade-old Act and make it user-friendly. The Bill, introduced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will replace terms like "assessment year" with "tax year". The 31-member committee, led by BJP MP Jay Panda, will report by the Monsoon session.
Indias investment landscape is evolving as 45% of young investors under 35 prefer stocks over traditional savings. Digital platforms drive this shift, with 68% relying on technology for investment learning. Virtual trading and financial literacy play key roles in this transformation.
