BSNL pay scale freeze: why employees are threatening a strike

Employees want the government to relax the affordability rule for salary revision, while BSNL’s losses keep the proposal on hold

Employees want the government to relax the affordability rule for salary revision, while BSNL’s losses keep the proposal on hold

Reportedly, the IPO financial figures are being passed around. The issue size is expected to be around Rs. 37,000–37,800 crore. And, it could be a pure fresh issue of up to 27 crore shares.
The Indian rupee ended little changed on Monday, bolstered by central bank interventions during ongoing pressures. A firmer dollar was observed, approaching a 17-month high due to a weak euro's impact. Crude oil prices increased to nearly $103 per barrel, posing risks to India's economy. India's Finance Minister…
The ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0 is scheduled for October 8, 2026, in Mumbai. This event will gather various investment professionals including high-net-worth individuals and family offices. Some of the discussions will focus on the implications of AI for portfolio management and investment allocation. Expert sessions…

Northern Ireland's Glenn Irwin is discharged from hospital after crashing in Sunday's British Superbike round at Donington Park.
Bharat Petroleum Corp. plans to raise up to $3 billion through international bonds, mainly funding its $2.8 billion contribution to Brazil’s SEAP-I offshore project and refinancing debt. The move supports India’s push to diversify crude supplies amid geopolitical disruptions. BPCL’s Brazil investment highlights…

The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were down 0.13% to $51,407, while the Nasdaq Composite Index declined 0.25% to $30,985.25 while S&P 500 Futures reduced 0.17% to $7,764.25.