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Demand for educated maids rises as households rely on outsourcing: Report

Demand for educated house help or maids has surged manifold, driven by a growing number of dual-income households and their increasing reliance on outsourced support for daily chores, a report has said. Roles for maids with different education levels have witnessed a sharp growth in 2024 calendar year compared to the preceding year, leading to a steep rise in demand for such domestic helps, said the report by blue and grey collar recruitment platform WorkIndia. The demand for those with below 10th grade of education surged by 112 per cent. The demand rose 102 per cent for graduates, 94 per cent for 10th pass, and an exceptional 255 per cent for 12th pass candidates, it added. The high growth among 12th pass and graduate maids suggests that employers are increasingly seeking more educated individuals for roles that require higher trust such as child care, elderly care, or managing household operations, said the report. "India's household job market is undergoing a pivotal shift. The

Demand for educated maids rises as households rely on outsourcing: Report
Updated On : 27 Jul 2025 | 12:53 PM IST

Capex to consumption: Emkay suggests investment ideas amid sectoral churn

Capex to consumption: Emkay Global adjusts investment strategy amid shifting consumption trends across urban and rural India

Capex to consumption: Emkay suggests investment ideas amid sectoral churn
Updated On : 16 Jul 2025 | 2:35 PM IST

Demat accounts rise by 2.5 million in June, near 200 mn milestone

June also marked the second consecutive monthly increase after a steady decline from January to April

Demat accounts rise by 2.5 million in June, near 200 mn milestone
Updated On : 10 Jul 2025 | 10:29 AM IST

Yield on AAA-rated PSU bonds breaches 7% as long-term rates firm up

Notably, REC Limited raised ₹2,865 crore through 10-year bonds at a coupon rate of 7.06 per cent

Yield on AAA-rated PSU bonds breaches 7% as long-term rates firm up
Updated On : 23 Jun 2025 | 8:34 PM IST

Smallcaps offer Alpha; midcaps look expensive: PGIM India's Aniruddha Naha

Market outlook: Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, surging crude oil prices could pose risk to India's economic stability, Smallcaps preferred over midcaps: PGIM

Smallcaps offer Alpha; midcaps look expensive: PGIM India's Aniruddha Naha
Updated On : 19 Jun 2025 | 2:46 PM IST

Flawed to say domestic flows alone inflate India's valuations: Ridham Desai

India's market is now heavily driven by domestic investors, a trend that began in 2015 and could last for decades

Flawed to say domestic flows alone inflate India's valuations: Ridham Desai
Updated On : 03 Jun 2025 | 6:02 AM IST

Where's the stock market headed in bull vs bear battle? An investor guide

India's initiatives to expand manufacturing capacity and increase spending will help offset any weak global demand, Moody's said

Where's the stock market headed in bull vs bear battle? An investor guide
Updated On : 22 May 2025 | 6:58 AM IST

TVS Motor Q4 net profit soars 67.5% to ₹648.16 crore on strong demand

The company's revenue from operations increased by 16.09 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹11,542 crore in the fourth quarter

TVS Motor Q4 net profit soars 67.5% to ₹648.16 crore on strong demand
Updated On : 28 Apr 2025 | 10:58 PM IST

Waaree Energies jumps 19% in trade; here's why the stock is in demand today

Waaree Energies share price: The company on Tuesday, after market hours, reported a 34 per cent rise in its net profit for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2025, to Rs 618.91 crore

Waaree Energies jumps 19% in trade; here's why the stock is in demand today
Updated On : 23 Apr 2025 | 1:50 PM IST

360 One Wam rises 5% as board to consider issuance of shares or warrants

The stock was in demand as the company's board to mull the issuance of equity shares or warrants in a meeting on n Tuesday, April 22, 2025

360 One Wam rises 5% as board to consider issuance of shares or warrants
Updated On : 17 Apr 2025 | 12:51 PM IST

'Tariff trade' narrative seems to have run its course, says Elara Capital

In the US, foreign-domiciled funds withdrew $10 billion from effectively reversing inflows seen in April, as per Elara Capital

'Tariff trade' narrative seems to have run its course, says Elara Capital
Updated On : 15 Apr 2025 | 1:19 PM IST

Goods exempted under notifications can be brought into bonded warehouses

RBI itself allows initial period of 9 months to realise export proceeds

Goods exempted under notifications can be brought into bonded warehouses
Updated On : 14 Apr 2025 | 10:48 PM IST

Cyient shares jump 5% after HDFC MF buys 0.62 mn shares via bulk deal

According to NSE bulk deal data, HDFC Mutual Fund bought 6,23,896 shares at ₹1,099 per share

Cyient shares jump 5% after HDFC MF buys 0.62 mn shares via bulk deal
Updated On : 08 Apr 2025 | 9:48 AM IST

India Inc evaluates impact of Trump tariffs; shifts focus to local market

India Inc leaders say they are turning their attention inward, seeking fresh investment opportunities in domestic markets

India Inc evaluates impact of Trump tariffs; shifts focus to local market
Updated On : 04 Apr 2025 | 12:09 AM IST

Bondconnect Securities, others pay Rs 16 lakh to settle Sebi case

Bondconnect Securities and two others settled a case with Sebi, over alleged failure to ensure that all orders placed on the online bond platform regarding debt securities were routed through a stock exchange's RFQ platform, on payment of total Rs 15.92 lakh. In addition to Bondconnect Securities (formerly known as Wealthsigns Securities), Aditya Umeshchandra Mehta and Amal Manish Dani also settled the case. This came after the entities filed a settlement application with Sebi proposing to settle the alleged violation of regulatory norms "without admitting or denying the findings of facts and conclusions of law, through a settlement order". Acknowledging the settlement, Sebi in its order said," in view of the acceptance of the settlement terms and the receipt of the settlement amount ... the instant adjudication proceedings initiated against applicants vide SCN (show cause notice) dated October 24, 2024 is disposed of". In the show cause notice, it was alleged that the applicants

Bondconnect Securities, others pay Rs 16 lakh to settle Sebi case
Updated On : 07 Mar 2025 | 6:13 PM IST

Trump tariff, FII selling: Why Sensex fell 1200 pts; Nifty breached 23,000?

From Donald Trump's tariff imposition to continued FII selling, here are key reasons for the market crash on February 11, 2025

Trump tariff, FII selling: Why Sensex fell 1200 pts; Nifty breached 23,000?
Updated On : 11 Feb 2025 | 3:57 PM IST

Swiggy Q3 preview: Analysts expect loss to widen QoQ, revenue may rise 10%

Analysts and investors will keep an eye on Instamart's gross order value (GOV) and average order value (AOV) growth, dark store additions, and margins

Swiggy Q3 preview: Analysts expect loss to widen QoQ, revenue may rise 10%
Updated On : 04 Feb 2025 | 2:36 PM IST

What's dragged Sensex nearly 800 pts lower after 3 days of gains? Details

From Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday to FII selling here are a few reasons that Indian equities are down today

What's dragged Sensex nearly 800 pts lower after 3 days of gains? Details
Updated On : 17 Jan 2025 | 2:06 PM IST

Quadrant Future Tek allotment today: Check status, GMP, listing date

Once the allotment is finalised, investors can check Quadrant Future Tek's allotment status by visiting the official website of the NSE, or, Link Intime India

Quadrant Future Tek allotment today: Check status, GMP, listing date
Updated On : 10 Jan 2025 | 12:19 PM IST

Sensex soars 1,500 pts; Nifty tops 24,150; What's boosting stock market?

Sensex zoomed 755.85 points or 0.96 per cent and logged an intraday high at 79,263.26, while Nifty advanced 231.25 points or 0.97 per cent to the day's high at 23,974.15. Here's why

Sensex soars 1,500 pts; Nifty tops 24,150; What's boosting stock market?
Updated On : 02 Jan 2025 | 3:47 PM IST