The number of dematerialised (demat) accounts - required to hold shares and other securities in electronics format - crossed the 150-million mark for the first time in March. In March, 3.12 million new demat accounts were added despite a spike in market volatility, taking the total count to 151.4 million. The milestone has come 19 months after the total number of demat accounts hit the 100-million mark, a sign that more domestic households are taking to direct equity investing.
Cholamandalam Distribution Services Ltd on Wednesday said it has entered into a tie-up with UTI Investor Services Ltd to process IT PAN number applications in the country.
Enjoy a healthy, guilt-free Diwali as you embrace 2023's superfood.
A marriage of stuffed eggplant or brinjal and South Indian-flavoured rice has a new outcome.
Brosnan's contract details that he was to advertise a "breath freshener/tooth whitener," which wouldn't include an ingredient that turns saliva red.
These tempting spring rolls can be made in advance and frozen.
Even as Bollywood is attending Diwali parties in Mumbai, Shanaya Kapoor is making the most of the Maldives.
CBDT recently lowered threshold for this to Rs 8,333 a month. If you don't furnish this, a higher tax will be deducted at source from your income.
Vikram Kothari's Rotomac stares at a loan default of Rs 369 crore
Ben Stokes's England were panned by former captains after their humiliating 434-run loss against India in the 3rd Test in Rajkot on Sunday.
A recipe for starters for your weekend menu.
Bowlers need to find "innovative ways to execute deliveries with a touch of "anti-skill" to challenge the range-hitting batsmen in the ongoing IPL, reckons Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate.
ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd on Friday said its MD & CEO Punit Goenka has initiated a process of rationalisation of workforce by 15 per cent to prune staff strength across the company. In a regulatory filing, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) said Goenka has proposed a lean organisation structure to the board with a lateral structure while identifying broadcast, digital, movies and music as core business units. "In line with his overall strategic approach, the MD & CEO has initiated the process of rationalisation of the workforce by 15 per cent, that will prune the staff strength across the company to arrive at a streamlined team that is sharply focused on the set goals for the future," the company said.
Travis Head's aggressive fifty and a clinical showing from the bowlers helped Sunrisers Hyderabad score a fine 67-run victory over Delhi Capitals.
What can you do with common leftovers -- bread, coconut chutney, dal, rice, rotis.
without Biles, the US squad had no problem defending their Pan Games crown by posting a winning total of 171 points,
Before winter ends, it's time to give undhiyu a try!
Of late, Bollywood is showing a lot of interest in planes, the commercial and fighter varieties. And audiences seem to love it too!
A taxpayer paying rent to his/her spouse is entitled to claim HRA benefit under relevant sections and within prescribed limits.
Summer days are great for an indulgent sweet treat that can be topped with walnuts and rose petals.
Dive into Malaysia's vibrant food culture with this delicious coconut milk-infused rice dish served with a bunch of accompaniments.
The government has made pan card mandatory for all transactions above Rs 1 lakh.
About 2,000 petrol pumps, mostly in western and northern India, have run out of fuel stocks as the strike by some truckers' associations entered the second day on Tuesday.
The government has made PAN card mandatory from January 1.
Government said on Tuesday over 1.74 lakh applications for permanent account number cards were still pending as on November 30.
Naomi Osaka gears up for return hoping to inspire daughter Shai
A piquant curry to jazz up steamed rice. Have it with papad.
An intriguing pulau that could be a great lunch fixture
The Delhi Police said it has conducted a thorough check of all schools that received the bomb threat but found nothing.
The hospitality industry has seen plenty of interest since the catastrophic impact of the pandemic, which led to losses in FY21. The hotel industry market cap has more than tripled since 2019 on the combination of a strong earnings rebound and positive surprises, as well as three recent listings. The industry has good tailwinds. The anticipation is, demand for rooms will outrun supply for a few years despite capacity expansions.
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