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10 Dec

Mizoram University and Myanmar’s Institute of Chin Affairs strike an agreement for academic cooperation

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Mizoram University has signed a new agreement with the Institute of Chin Affairs in Myanmar to begin academic cooperation and open new opportunities for students from both sides. Officials from Mizoram University said that the Memorandum of Understanding was signed on Tuesday by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dibakar Chandra Deka and the deputy executive director of the Institute of Chin Affairs, Mai Lucy Mawi. According to the officials, the agreement includes several important areas of cooperation. One key area is the plan to start a diploma course in spoken Burmese at Mizoram University. The agreement also includes admission of students from…

03 Dec

Fighting Surges Across Chin State; More Civilians Cross Into Mizoram

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A recent influx of displaced Myanmar nationals has been reported in Mizoram’s Champhai district, coinciding with escalating conflict between the military junta and rebel forces in Myanmar’s Chin State. This surge in cross-border movement comes as the junta prepares for elections scheduled for December 28. According to local authorities in Vaphai, 47 individuals from 11 families of Falam township entered Saikhumphai hamlet over several days, with the first group arriving on a Friday night and more families following on Monday. Initially, the displaced families took refuge in a local school but have since been relocated to the village community in…

19 Nov

Groww share price zooms another 20% as rally extends

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Shares of Billionbrains Garage Ventures, the parent of stockbroking platform Groww, continued their strong momentum for the fourth consecutive session, jumping another 20% to ₹178.23 on Monday, November 17. With this surge, the company has become the most valuable listed broking firm in India. Over the past three trading days, the stock has delivered an impressive 59% return, pushing its market value beyond the ₹1 lakh crore mark in record time. The sharp rally reflects strong investor confidence in Groww’s potential within India’s rapidly growing retail investing ecosystem, despite valuations stretching well above sector averages. At Monday’s peak, the company’s…

29 Oct

CarTrade Tech Q2 Results

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CarTrade Tech Limited posted a strong performance for the second quarter of FY26, ending September 30, 2025, with profit after tax (PAT) rising 109% year-on-year to ₹64.08 crore. The company also achieved its highest-ever quarterly revenue of ₹222.14 crore, up 29% from the same period last year, highlighting its continued momentum in the digital marketplace sector. As per the company’s exchange filing, consolidated EBITDA surged 94% year-on-year to ₹63.60 crore, while profit before tax (PBT) increased 115% to ₹79.93 crore. Segment-wise, the Consumer Group recorded a 37% revenue jump and an 82% rise in PAT. The Remarketing Business posted 23%…

28 Oct

US Fed meet to Q2 results

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After six consecutive sessions of gains, Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Friday due to profit booking, renewed trade concerns, and rising crude oil prices. The Sensex fell 344.52 points, or 0.41%, to 84,211.88, while the Nifty 50 slipped 96 points, or 0.37%, to 25,795.15. Broader indices also weakened but outperformed the benchmarks, with the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices down 0.25% and 0.19%, respectively. Among sectors, only Nifty Metal and Nifty Realty advanced, up 1.03% and 0.18%, while FMCG, private banks, and PSU banks led the declines. According to Ajit Mishra, SVP–Research at Religare Broking, persistent…

23 Oct

Gold and silver prices today!

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After a volatile week, gold prices in India continued their downward trend on Thursday, October 23, following one of the steepest single-day drops in recent times. The decline came as investors booked profits amid easing US-China trade tensions and ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s rate-cut decision. As per GoodReturns, 24-carat gold was priced at ₹1,25,890 per 10 grams, while 22-carat stood at ₹1,15,400. The 18-carat variety was available at ₹94,420 per 10 grams. The correction follows months of steady gains driven by geopolitical uncertainty and safe-haven demand, with gold recently touching record highs before the current pullback. Silver prices…

15 Oct

Stocks to watch: Tech Mahindra, Axis Bank, IRFC, ICICI Lombard in focus today

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Both benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, ended lower on Tuesday, October 14, marking their second consecutive session of decline due to weak global sentiment. The Sensex dropped 297 points, or 0.36%, to close at 82,029.98, while the Nifty 50 fell 82 points, or 0.32%, to 25,145.50. Markets opened higher but soon lost momentum as renewed U.S.–China trade tensions outweighed positive domestic factors. The Nifty briefly touched 25,300 before retreating. Most sectors ended in the red, with metals, pharmaceuticals, and real estate stocks leading the losses, though select financial and private banking shares lent some support. Broader markets also weakened,…

06 Oct

Stocks making the big moves midday

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The Nifty inched up, while the Sensex gained 376 points, with mid- and small-cap stocks also witnessing buying interest. However, several individual stocks stood out in Monday’s trade. Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands surged 11% to an intraday high of ₹151 on the NSE following a large block deal. As per CNBC Awaaz, over 7 crore shares, amounting to 5.93% of the company’s equity, changed hands during the session. Hospital stocks rallied sharply after the government revised the Central Government Health Services (CGHS) package rates, energizing investor sentiment across the healthcare sector. Delhivery shares rose 4.2% on the BSE, hitting ₹455.75…

01 Sep

What Is The E20 Fuel Controversy In India All About?

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India has begun rolling out E20 fuel—a blend of 80% petrol and 20% ethanol—as part of its efforts to reduce oil imports, cut carbon emissions, and support sugarcane farmers. However, the move has sparked controversy, prompting the Supreme Court to hear a public interest litigation on the matter. While E20 fuel has been gradually introduced since 2023, older blends like E5 and E10—more compatible with older vehicles—have been phased out across most of India’s 90,000 fuel stations. Although ethanol is cheaper than petrol, E20 is priced nearly the same at fuel pumps. The main concern for consumers is reduced mileage.…

30 Aug

Rupee Crashes 51 Paise

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The Indian rupee breached the 88-mark for the first time on Friday, closing at a record low of 88.09 against the US dollar, down 51 paise, amid heavy foreign fund outflows and escalating trade tensions between India and the US. Forex traders cited persistent pressure from steep US tariffs, sustained FII selling, and increased month-end dollar demand. The rupee opened at 87.73 and hit an intra-day low of 88.33 before settling at 88.09. This surpassed the previous closing low of 87.88 on August 5 and the prior intra-day record of 87.95 set in February. Analysts expect further weakness in the…