RRP Semiconductor Ltd., a little-known Indian company, has stunned the stock market with a 55,000% surge in its share price over the last 20 months. What makes this rise even more extraordinary is that the company has only two full-time employees and has not started production yet. The Phenomenon RRP Semiconductor’s shares soared despite the company posting losses in its latest financials. Investors were initially puzzled, as the company shifted from real estate to semiconductors in early 2024, without any tangible production output. However, limited share availability, online hype, and a growing base of retail investors propelled the stock to unprecedented heights. The stock hit the upper circuit 149 times consecutively. Regulatory Concerns The Securities and Exchange Board of...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently in Oman, the final leg of his three-country Gulf tour. A significant number of Indians work in this Gulf nation, and its currency, the Omani Rial, is considered one of the strongest in the world—so strong that even the US Dollar pales in comparison. Oman’s Economic Strength Oman, spanning 309,500 sq km with a population of around 5.5 million, hosts approximately 781,000 Indians, according to India’s Ministry of External Affairs. One Omani Rial is currently worth ₹235, and in comparison to the Indian Rupee—which has fallen nearly 6% against the US Dollar this year—the Rial remains exceptionally strong. The strength of the Omani Rial is backed by the country’s vast reserves of oil and natural gas, a stable economy, and a substantial foreign ...

For many Indians living abroad, money is not the only priority. Quality of life, work environment, and everyday convenience play an equally important role. This is why several Indians, even after saving crores, choose to settle abroad rather than return to India. Life Abroad Feels Easier Recently, a social media post by Swapnil Kommawar (@KommawarSwapnil) sparked a heated debate on why Indians often stay abroad. He shared a conversation with a friend living in Canada, who explained: "Even after saving 5-6 crores, many people don’t consider coming back to India. It’s not that they dislike India. Life abroad is simply easier." According to his friend, life abroad is smoother due to clear work rules, fair overtime compensation, and minimal corruption. He pointed out that even smal...

Millions of households could get relief from rising fuel costs as the government prepares to cut prices of CNG and PNG from January 1, 2026. While CNG is used in vehicles and PNG is supplied to homes via pipelines, domestic LPG cylinder prices may also see a reduction. CNG and PNG Prices to Drop The government has announced a reduction of ₹2-3 per unit in CNG and PNG rates starting January 1, 2026. This move is expected to ease the financial burden on consumers during the new year. LPG Cylinders Likely to Follow Domestic 14.2 kg LPG cylinders have not seen a price revision since March 9, 2024. Currently, prices for unsubsidized cylinders are: Delhi: ₹803 Kolkata: ₹879 Mumbai: ₹852.50 Chennai: ₹868.50 Beneficiaries of the Ujjwala scheme receive a subsidy of ₹300...