Market watch: India’s equity valuations dip below long-term averages; but stay elevated versus peers – The Times of India

Market watch: India’s equity valuations dip below long-term averages; but stay elevated versus peers – The Times of India

India’s equity valuations are trading marginally below their historical averages but continue to remain expensive compared with regional peers, raising concerns amid slowing earnings growth.The benchmark Nifty currently trades at a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 21.97 times, lower than its five- and 10-year averages of 24.4 and 24.8, respectively. In contrast, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng…

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Gujarat HC judge opposed by one collegium member elevated to SC | India News – The Times of India

Gujarat HC judge opposed by one collegium member elevated to SC | India News – The Times of India

Acting NEW DELHI: Acting on the recommendation the Supreme Court collegium made two days ago, the Centre on Tuesday notified the appointment of Justices Alok Aradhe and Vipul Manubhai Pancholi, chief justices of Bombay and Patna high courts, respectively, as justices of the apex court. The two judges will take oath on Thursday.One collegium member,…

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‘A tad difficult’: RBI not likely to cut rates in October, says SBI; bond yields also expected to remain elevated – Times of India

‘A tad difficult’: RBI not likely to cut rates in October, says SBI; bond yields also expected to remain elevated – Times of India

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to maintain current interest rates during its October policy review, according to an SBI report, as inflation in August 2025 is projected to rise above 2 per cent. The analysis, quoted in an ANI report, anticipates inflation could reach around 2.3 per cent, complicating any potential rate…

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In move to decongest Ring Road, NHAI to build elevated corridor between INA and Nelson Mandela Marg | India News – The Times of India

In move to decongest Ring Road, NHAI to build elevated corridor between INA and Nelson Mandela Marg | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Finally, with BJP in power, both in Delhi and the Centre, the Union government is speeding up action on major decongestion projects in the national capital. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will build the elevated corridor between INA and Nelson Mandela Marg in Vasant Kunj, a project that was conceived more…

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Pilot study finds over half of truck drivers surveyed have poor vision, 57% elevated BP | India News – The Times of India

Pilot study finds over half of truck drivers surveyed have poor vision, 57% elevated BP | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: A pilot project to identify the problems faced by truck drivers and to take corrective steps across six states — Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu — found that over half of them suffered from compromised vision; over 44% had borderline or above Body Mass Index (BMI) and around…

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Indian priest elevated as cardinal by Pope Francis; PM Modi hails it ‘a matter of great pride’ – Times of India

Indian priest elevated as cardinal by Pope Francis; PM Modi hails it ‘a matter of great pride’ – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the elevation of Indian priest George Jacob Koovakad as a Cardinal of the Holy Roman Catholic Church by Pope Francis. “It is a matter of great joy and pride for India”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. He said George Cardinal Koovakad has devoted his life to the service…

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RBI hikes FY25 inflation estimate to 4.8% amid food price concerns; CPI to remain elevated in Q3 – Times of India

RBI hikes FY25 inflation estimate to 4.8% amid food price concerns; CPI to remain elevated in Q3 – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday marginally increased its inflation forecast for the current fiscal year to 4.8 per cent from the earlier projection of 4.5 per cent, attributing the adjustment to a sharp rise in September and October 2024, fueled by an unexpected spike in food prices and weakened consumption…

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