HDFC Bank first-ever 1:1 bonus issue: Bank announces Rs 5 special dividend; here’s what it means for investors

HDFC Bank on Saturday declared its first-ever bonus issue, approving a 1:1 allotment ratio under which shareholders will receive one fully paid-up equity share of face value Rs 1 for every one equity share held. This marks a historic first for India’s largest private sector lender since its inception.The bank’s board has fixed Wednesday, August…

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Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ a blow to Indian students in US? $170 billion funds allocated for ICE; 1% remittance tax adds to burden

The recently enacted Donald Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ is potentially turning out to another blow to Indian students in the United States by allocating approximately $170 billion to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for expanding deportation operations.This legislation strengthens enforcement agencies’ authority to monitor local communities and track visa violations, according to study abroad…

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From ouch to opportunity: India chases instant relief as pain market swells to Rs 16,000 crore; 5 brands pop up every week

India’s pain relieving market is soaring to almost Rs 16,000 crore, as more and more people are rushing to use over-the-counter (OTC) pills, sprays and creams to soothe everyday aches and pains.According to Nielsen data cited by industry executives, in the past five years, the segment has grown by more than a billion dollars, becoming…

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