Stock market holidays 2025: Are NSE and BSE closed on May 1, 2025?

[ad_1] Stock market holiday (AI image) Stock market holidays 2025: Indian stock exchanges, including the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the BSE, will remain closed on Thursday, May 1, 2025, observing Maharashtra Day, a regional holiday commemorating the formation of Maharashtra state in 1960.Trading across all segments, including equities, equity derivatives, currency derivatives, and securities…

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After suspending Indus Waters Treaty, India may oppose IMF’s $1.3-billion loan to Pakistan

[ad_1] Pakistan and the IMF reached an agreement in July 2024 for a $7-billion package under the extended fund facility. (AI image) India-Pakistan tensions escalate: India may challenge a proposed $1.3-billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan for Pakistan at the forthcoming board meeting of the global institution, according to three sources privy to the deliberations.On…

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Should you buy gold this Akshaya Tritiya? Avoid investing in gold purely based on its recent performance – here’s why

[ad_1] Gold’s ability to deliver high long-term returns significantly declines over time. (AI image) By Chethan ShenoyGold buying on Akshaya Tritiya: Traditionally, Gold has always been considered a safe haven asset for investors, offering protection during times of uncertainty. But it is important to understand that it a sentiment driven asset.The price of gold is…

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Pakistan stock markets, bonds to see worst month since 2023 as Indo-Pak border tensions mount

[ad_1] The performance of dollar bonds shows a decline of nearly 4% this month. (AI image) Pakistan’s dollar bonds and equities are heading towards their poorest monthly performance since 2023, with growing India-Pakistan tensions affecting investor confidence.The performance of dollar bonds shows a decline of nearly 4% this month, whilst equities have decreased almost 3%….

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Donald Trump-backed cryptocurrency firm ties up with Pakistan Crypto Council amidst Indo-Pak tensions

[ad_1] World Liberty Financial formalised a “Letter of Intent with Pakistan Crypto Council. (AI image) Amidst the ongoing India-Pakistan tensions, Pakistan is wooing a cryptocurrency firm predominantly controlled by US President Donald Trump’s family.World Liberty Financial, a decentralised finance (DeFi) platform with 60% Trump family ownership, has entered into preliminary agreements with Pakistan Crypto Council…

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Asia stocks climb as US markets rise despite trade war worries

[ad_1] Representational AI image Asian markets moved in different directions on Wednesday with countries like Japan and Taiwan registering small gains, following a strong performance on Wall Street the previous day.However, ongoing concerns about US trade policy under president Donald Trump continued to make investors worried.Associated Press reported that in Tokyo, Japan’s main stock index…

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Beware of opinion trading platforms: Sebi

[ad_1] MUMBAI: Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday cautioned the general public about their participation in opinion trading platforms that induce clients to bet on binary outcomes like ‘yes’ or ‘no’. On such platforms (also called apps), the payout depends on the outcome of the yes/no proposition of the happening or not happening of the underlying…

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Kokuyo to buy office furniture maker HNI India

[ad_1] MUMBAI: Japan’s Kokuyo, which entered India by acquiring the Camlin stationery brand in 2012, is set to buy office furniture manufacturer HNI India from NYSE-listed HNI Corporationto expand its presence in the country. HNI India, with a revenue of Rs 250 crore, operates a 3.5 lakh square feet manufacturing facility in Nagpur and employs…

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