Author: Shehnaz Beig
Shehnaz Beig
Shehnaz Ali Siddiqui is a Corporate Communications Expert by profession and writer by Passion. She has experience of many years in the same. Her educational background in Mass communication has given her a broad base from which to approach many topics. She enjoys writing around Public relations, Corporate communications, travel, entrepreneurship, insurance, and finance among others.
When you sell an asset and earn a profit, that profit is known as a capital gain. In India, the government charges tax on this profit, called the capital gains tax. It applies to assets like shares, mutual funds, and real estate. Many investors only focus on earning profit, but it’s equally important to understand how much tax you’ll pay. Capital gains tax is not the same for all assets. It depends on how long you have held the asset before selling. The tax is divided into two types: How Holding Period Affects Tax on Investments Each type of asset…
Bharti Airtel has emerged as one of the top-performing telecom stocks in India during 2025. Its shares have delivered a return of around 17% so far this year, making it a strong contender in the sector. Now, two major global brokerages—Jefferies and Macquarie—have selected Airtel as their top pick in India’s telecom space. Both firms are bullish on Airtel’s future growth, citing its strong subscriber additions, premium customer base, rising ARPU (Average Revenue Per User), and improved profit margins. Jefferies gives strong ‘Buy’ rating with high target Jefferies has rated Bharti Airtel a ‘Buy’ with a target price of Rs.…
India’s renewable energy dream is gaining strong momentum. With the government aiming to generate 500 GW of power from clean sources, private players in the wind energy sector are stepping up. Two big names, Suzlon Energy and Inox Wind, have delivered strong results in FY25, grabbing the attention of investors. But when both stocks look promising, the question arises – which stock should you consider for investment in FY25? Let’s compare their performance, future outlook, and stock targets to help you decide. Government Push and Sector Opportunity: Wind Energy to Power India’s Future The Indian government is heavily backing clean…
Many people love shopping, but not everyone realises when it turns into a bad habit. If you often find yourself buying things without thinking, just because they looked good or felt right in the moment, you may be spending on impulse. This kind of spending may seem harmless at first, but over time, it can disturb your budget, affect your savings, and even cause regret. Impulse buying is not limited to expensive items. It could be a chocolate bar, a sale item online, a new piece of clothing, or even a product you saw a celebrity or influencer using. It’s…
Tata Mutual Fund has launched a new offering in the equity segment—Tata Nifty Midcap 150 Index Fund—which aims to offer investors exposure to India’s growing midcap companies. The New Fund Offer (NFO) is open for subscription from 2 June to 16 June 2025. This fund is designed for those who seek better returns than largecap funds but with less volatility than smallcaps. This open-ended equity scheme will follow the Nifty Midcap 150 TRI as its benchmark, tracking the performance of companies ranked 101 to 250 by market capitalisation within the Nifty 500 index. Fund Highlights and Key Information for Investors…
Indian-American student Megha Vemuri has been barred from attending the graduation ceremony at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The university took this step after Megha delivered a speech supporting Palestine during a student event. The decision has sparked debate around freedom of speech on US campuses. Graduation Role Cancelled After Speech Criticising Israel Megha Vemuri, who served as the Class President for MIT’s 2025 batch, was expected to act as a student marshal during the graduation ceremony. However, MIT’s Chancellor Melissa Nobles informed Megha through email that she would not be allowed to participate in the event. According…
India has set its sights on becoming a fully developed nation by the year 2047, the year the country will celebrate 100 years of independence. But how can India turn this goal into reality? According to NITI Aayog, the country’s top policy think tank, the answer lies in rapidly boosting the manufacturing sector and making major reforms in urbanisation and energy systems. India Needs 15% Annual Growth in the Manufacturing Sector BVR Subrahmanyam, the CEO of NITI Aayog, recently highlighted a clear roadmap for India’s development at a CII event. He said India must increase its manufacturing sector’s growth rate…
India’s leading stock exchanges — NSE (National Stock Exchange) and BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) — are ramping up their co-location infrastructure in response to a steady rise in demand from brokers and high-frequency traders. This move aims to improve trading speed and efficiency by offering faster access to market data directly from exchange servers. Co-location is a service where brokers place their trading servers physically close to the stock exchange’s systems. This reduces latency in receiving and acting on live market data, giving traders a competitive edge. With more traders and institutions showing interest in this premium service, both exchanges…
The central government has taken a key step by announcing the 8th Pay Commission. However, the official formation of the panel, including the appointment of its chairman and members, is still pending. Meanwhile, nearly 50 lakh central government employees and 65 lakh pensioners are waiting eagerly for the Terms of Reference (ToR) to be finalised. The biggest concern among employees remains the fitment factor, which directly decides the increase in salaries and pensions. Let’s understand what changes employees might see once the 8th Pay Commission gets fully activated and how the fitment factor will impact pay hikes. What Is the…
Many Indian travellers dream of visiting Europe during summer, especially from April to July, which is the peak tourist season. But with high demand comes higher scrutiny, and getting a Schengen visa during this time can be tricky. Even a small mistake can lead to rejection. Several applicants, like Mahima and her family (name changed), have faced rejection simply because their travel intent wasn’t clear in the documents. If you also plan to visit Europe, it is important to apply for your visa with proper care. A single error in the application can delay your dream trip. Here’s everything you…