BTG Business Desk

The Business Desk covers markets, company earnings, banking and insurance, commodities and personal finance, with a focus on Mumbai as India's financial capital.

LIC's central office building in Mumbai lit up at night

Lead Story · Business

LIC Q2 results: Net profit jumps 20% to ₹12,076 crore as premium income rises

Net premium income grew to ₹1,47,018 crore and VNB margin for the half-year rose 470 basis points to 22.3%, but first-year premium slipped as ULIP sales slowed in weak markets.

BTG Business Desk8:50 AM IST1 min read

Close-up of intricately patterned gold bangles on display at a jewellery shop

Gold Price

Dhanteras 2026: Gold near ₹1.46 lakh per 10 grams in Mumbai — what to check before you buy

24-carat gold touched about ₹1,46,600 per 10 grams in Mumbai's bullion market on Thursday, roughly 9% higher than last Dhanteras. Here's a buyer's…

BTG Business Desk6:00 AM IST1 min read