Veterans Day 2025: What’s open, what’s closed, and how the US will observe Tuesday’s federal holiday

Veterans Day 2025: What’s open, what’s closed, and how the US will observe Tuesday’s federal holiday

Veterans Day 2025 will be observed on Tuesday, November 11, across the United States, honouring all who have served in the military –in both wartime and peace. Originally observed as Armistice Day in 1919, one year after the end of World War I, the day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 to commemorate all American…

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IRDAI examining shortfall in health claim settlements

IRDAI examining shortfall in health claim settlements

MUMBAI : The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is closely examining the shortfall in the settlement of health insurance claims, even as more than half of the complaints received under the insurance ombudsman system relate to health policies.Speaking at the Bima Lokpal Day event on Tuesday, IRDAI chairman said that while the…

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Franklin Templeton fund launch: Firm introduces new multi-factor equity scheme in India; four-factor model aims for sustainable returns

Franklin Templeton fund launch: Firm introduces new multi-factor equity scheme in India; four-factor model aims for sustainable returns

Franklin Templeton (India) has announced the launch of the Franklin India Multi-Factor Fund (FIMF), an open-ended equity scheme built on a data-driven, multi-factor quantitative investment model. According to the company, the fund aims to create long-term wealth through a systematic approach that selects stocks based on four factors — Quality, Value, Sentiment, and Alternatives (QVSA).The…

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Singapore’s green tax: Air passengers to additionally pay nearly  from 2026; levy to fund sustainable aviation fuel purchases

Singapore’s green tax: Air passengers to additionally pay nearly $32 from 2026; levy to fund sustainable aviation fuel purchases

Singapore will soon introduce a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) levy of up to S$41.60 (around $31.95 or Rs 3,690) per passenger beginning next year, marking a significant step in its efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation sector. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) announced that the levy will apply to tickets sold…

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Markets watch: Asian stocks rise as US shutdown nears end; oil prices stay under pressure

Markets watch: Asian stocks rise as US shutdown nears end; oil prices stay under pressure

File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian stocks continued to climb for a second straight day on Tuesday as signs emerged that US lawmakers were close to resolving the country’s record-long government shutdown. The positive sentiment also lifted global markets, though oil prices remained subdued amid concerns about oversupply and slowing demand.At 0230 GMT, the Nikkei…

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Signs of recovery: India’s slowdown may be ending; easing crude, steady liquidity boost outlook

Signs of recovery: India’s slowdown may be ending; easing crude, steady liquidity boost outlook

India’s domestic growth cycle may be nearing its lowest point, with several supportive economic factors pointing to a possible rebound in the coming months, according to a report by HSBC Mutual Fund.The report noted that low interest rates, steady liquidity conditions, easing crude oil prices and a normal monsoon are all helping to create a…

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Gold price prediction: Why are gold prices rallying again and what’s the outlook? Top levels investors should watch out for

Gold price prediction: Why are gold prices rallying again and what’s the outlook? Top levels investors should watch out for

In the very short-term, gold is expected to test the strong resistance around $4160. (AI image) Gold price prediction: Gold prices are rallying again on the hopes of US Federal Reserve rate cut expectations, and China’s gold buying. However, Praveen Singh, Senior Fundamental Research Analyst- Currencies and Commodities at Mirae Asset Sharekhan recommends buying the…

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Stock market today: Nifty50 opens flat; BSE Sensex near 83,500

Stock market today: Nifty50 opens flat; BSE Sensex near 83,500

Market experts anticipate range-bound movement influenced by global factors. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened flat in trade on Tuesday. While Nifty50 was above 25,550, BSE Sensex was near 83,500. At 9:18 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 25,563.10, down 11 points or 0.044%. BSE Sensex was…

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Top stocks to buy today: Stock market recommendations for November 11, 2025 – check list

Top stocks to buy today: Stock market recommendations for November 11, 2025 – check list

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Somil Mehta, Head – Alternate Research, Capital Market Strategy, Mirae Asset Sharekhan, the top stocks to buy today on November 11, 2025 are Ashok Leyland, and BHEL:Ashok Leyland – Buy in the range between Rs 142 & Rs 143; Stop Loss: Rs 135; Target:…

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Bajaj Finance core profits up 24% at Rs 4.2k crore

Bajaj Finance core profits up 24% at Rs 4.2k crore

MUMBAI: Bajaj Finance reported a 24% jump in core profit for the Sept quarter of FY26, driven by strong loan growth and expansion in its customer base.The company’s standalone profit after tax stood at Rs 4,251 crore, 24% lower than Rs 5,614 crore a year earlier due to a one-time gain from the sale of…

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