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New Delhi: Amid persistent inflationary pressures, fluctuating interest rate cycles, and ongoing geopolitical tensions, global financial markets have remained volatile over the past few years, prompting investors to reassess traditional portfolio strategies. Equity markets in several economies have seen sharp swings, while uncertainty around global growth has further reinforced the need for stability in investment choices. In this environment, tangible assets are once again drawing attention.  In India, luxury housing is steadily emerging as a preferred option among affluent investors who are looking beyond lifestyle aspirations and viewing premium residential properties as long-term wealth assets. With strong demand, limited supply…

New Delhi: To compete with private courier and logistics companies, the central government has made significant changes to India Post's regulations. New premium services, such as "24 Speed ​​Post," "48 Speed ​​Post," and "24 Speed ​​Post Parcel," have been introduced for faster delivery of documents and parcels. All these new premium services will be available from March 17, 2026. Services to be available in 6 cities New tariffs and categories for time-bound delivery have been added by amending the provisions of the Post Office Regulations, 2024. According to the notification, these services will initially be launched between six major cities:…

New Delhi: Amid a shortage of LPG (liquified petroleum gas) cylinders in the country due to the near-shutting of the Strait of Hormuz because of the ongoing war between the US, Israel, and Iran, the government on Monday said that gas distribution companies have rolled out incentives to encourage new PNG (piped natural gas) connections. During a press briefing in the national capital, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary (Marketing & Oil Refinery) at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said that customers can apply for a new PNG connection through email, customer portal, letter or call centre of the respective…

Mumbai: Shares of North India-based hospital chain Park Medi World are in focus as the company has informed exchanges that Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund has purchased shares of Park Medi World Ltd., increasing its stake in the company to more than 5 per cent. The investment was made through various schemes of the mutual fund. "We would like to inform you that Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund (KMMF) has acquired equity shares of Park Medi World Limited, constituting more than 5.00% of the issued equity share capital of the company," Kotak said.  Mutual Fund Holding Crosses 5 Per Cent Prior to…

Mumbai: Shares of Paisalo Digital, a non-banking financial company, are in focus after the company made two important announcements to the exchanges. The company has stated that the operations and finance committee of its board of directors will meet on March 18, 2026. The committee will consider the issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) through private placement and approve their allotment. Company Receives New Credit Rating In another filing, the company stated that it already holds a rating from Infomerics Analytics and Research Private Limited. In addition, it has received a new credit rating from Brickwork Ratings India Private Limited for…