Bank of Maharashtra Q4 Results: Profit surges 45% YoY to Rs 1,218 crore

State-owned Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) on Friday reported a 45 per cent jump in its net profit to Rs 1,218 crore for the March quarter, helped by a decline in bad loans and a rise in interest income. The Pune-based lender had earned a net profit of Rs 840 crore in the year-ago period. During … Read more

Hamas wants regional war not deal, says US as hostage negotiations stall

The US has accused Hamas of stalling a prisoner exchange deal with Israel in the hope of provoking a regional war, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu entered a war of words with his own negotiators. One former Israeli negotiatior said the country did not have any proposals and that there was “no real negotiation going … Read more

Is Bitcoin halving period a good time to invest in the crypto asset?

Bitcoin halving events have historically provided global investors with successive bullish momentum that have often resulted in all-time high levels. As the Bitcoin halving event in 2024 approaches on April 19, questions have been raised about whether the market will repeat itself once again or not. Investors are waiting eagerly for the appropriate moment to … Read more

March 31 deadline is getting near. How to save income tax with tax loss harvesting?

March is an important month for taxpayers. It is that time of the year when they leverage government-provided tax exemptions and reduce their tax liability. In other words, it is tax planning, which is a legal approach used to minimize the amount of income tax owed. This must not be confused with tax evasion which … Read more

Trust Fintech IPO opens tomorrow: Check issue size, price band, GMP and other details

The SME IPO of Trust Fintech will open for subscription on Tuesday and will close on March 28. The company aims to raise about Rs 63 crore through the SME IPO and list the shares on NSE SME platform. Here are 10 key things investors need to know about the public offer before subscribing to … Read more

SRM Contractors IPO opens Tuesday. 10 things to know before subscribing to the issue

The initial public offering (IPO) of SRM Contractors will open for subscription tomorrow. The issue closes on March 18. Through the public offer, the company plans to raise around Rs 130 crore. Here are 10 things to know about Krystal Integrated Services IPO before subscribing to the issue. 1) What is the business overview of … Read more

Maximizing tax efficiency with mutual funds: Understanding distribution types and taxation methods

Mutual funds have emerged as a popular investment option in India, offering the dual advantage of expert money management and tax-efficient returns. However, to maximize the tax efficiency of mutual fund investments, it’s crucial to understand the different distribution types and taxation methods. Taxation of Mutual Fund Gains The taxation of mutual fund gains in … Read more

Peak rates boost US demand for riskier form of corporate debt

The U.S. market for one of the riskiest types of corporate debt is resurging this year, as companies cater to investor demand for assets that can lock in high yields for several years ahead of an expected decline in interest rates. Holders of these bonds, called junior subordinated debt, are among the last to be … Read more

D B Realty raises Rs 920 cr by selling shares to institutional investors via QIP

D B Realty on Thursday said it has raised Rs 920 crore by selling shares to institutional investors, including Morgan Stanley Asia, to fund its real estate projects and strengthen balance sheet. The company launched its Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) issue on March 7 and the issue was closed on March 13. In a regulatory … Read more

JG Chemicals’ Rs 251-crore IPO to open on March 5

Zinc oxide manufacturer JG Chemicals on Thursday fixed a price band of Rs 210-221 apiece for its Rs 251-crore Initial Public Offering (IPO). The initial share sale will open for public subscription during March 5-7 and the bidding for anchor investors will open for a day on March 4, the company said. The Rs 251.2-crore … Read more