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D-St trading value plunges up to 25% – The Times of India

D-St trading value plunges up to 25% – The Times of India

MUMBAI: Volumes in the cash and the derivatives segments of the market have dropped by up to 25% during the Jan-Feb months compared to last year, thanks mainly to a bad market and Sebi’s stricter regulations for the derivatives segment that came into force last November. The hike in contract sizes in the F&O segment has affected daily volumes for …

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Hyderabad startup N Space Tech ropes in DRDO veteran Chakravarti as R&D head – The Times of India

Hyderabad startup N Space Tech ropes in DRDO veteran Chakravarti as R&D head – The Times of India

HYDERABAD:Aerospace & defence startup N Space Tech has onboarded former Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) veteran Madhumita Chakravarti as its head of research and development.Chakravarti, who has over 30 years of experience in defence research and played a pivotal role at Research Centre Imarat (RCI), will lead advancements in RF systems and aerospace technologies at Hyderabad-based N Space Tech, …

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Stock market crash leaves investors reeling! Sentiment among stock investors most bearish since Covid – The Times of India

Stock market crash leaves investors reeling! Sentiment among stock investors most bearish since Covid – The Times of India

The primary indices – Sensex and Nifty – have declined approximately 15% from their September 27 peaks. (AI image) Stock market crash: Stock market sentiment has reached its most pessimistic level since March 2020, when Covid-19 triggered the previous market crash. The Advance Decline Ratio, a key indicator of market health and investor confidence, hit 0.72 in February, marking its …

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Stock market crash: Sensex yearly returns slip into red; Smallcap 250 down the most, with yearly loss of 7.7% – The Times of India

Stock market crash: Sensex yearly returns slip into red; Smallcap 250 down the most, with yearly loss of 7.7% – The Times of India

Since September 27, 2024, the Sensex and Nifty have declined by over 17% and 18% respectively. Stock market crash: The Indian stock market has experienced a consistent decline since late September, eliminating all gains achieved by benchmark indices over the past year. The Nifty 50 and Sensex have decreased by 1.4% and 1.2% respectively in yearly returns, with Nifty’s Smallcap …

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How will Elon Musk-led DOGE’s slashing of federal spending impact Indian IT companies? – The Times of India

How will Elon Musk-led DOGE’s slashing of federal spending impact Indian IT companies? – The Times of India

Analysts suggest that DOGE’s jurisdiction primarily covers federal contracts, whilst Indian IT firms predominantly work with state and local governments. The cancellation of federal contracts by the US Department of Government Efficiency‘s (DOGE), under Elon Musk‘s leadership, might affect consulting-focused technology firms working on discretionary US government projects. However, Indian IT companies are expected to face minimal impact from these …

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Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for March 5, 2025 – The Times of India

Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for March 5, 2025 – The Times of India

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers, Force Motors, GMR Airports, and Hindalco are the top stock picks for today:FORCE MOTORS: BUY Near ₹7150 | Stop Loss: ₹6625 | Target: ₹8000 / ₹8200The stock has displayed exceptionally high relative strength, holding firm without any …

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‘Job security, flexibility top priorities for Indians’ – The Times of India

‘Job security, flexibility top priorities for Indians’ – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Traditional incentives like salary seem to have become less significant this year for Indian employees as workplace flexibility, job security, opportunities for learning and development and sense of belonging take centre stage, according to talent firm Randstad. Last year, employees prioritised work-life balance, followed by remuneration and job security. According to Randstad India’s Workmonitor 2025 survey, 52 per …

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Government committed to ease regulatory burden: Finance minister – The Times of India

Government committed to ease regulatory burden: Finance minister – The Times of India

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the government remains steadfast in reducing regulatory burdens, besides enhancing trust-based governance and taking steps to make India a “seamless, export-friendly” economy.A robust manufacturing sector free from unnecessary regulatory bottlenecks will further attract both domestic and foreign investments, driving economic growth, positioning India as a trusted global …

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