Will stock markets remain closed on May 1 for Maharashtra Day? Here’s what you need to know

Indian stock exchanges BSE, NSE, and MCX will remain shut on Thursday, May 1, 2025, in observance of Maharashtra Day, a state holiday marking the formation of Maharashtra. With exchanges headquartered in Mumbai, there will be no trading activity across equity, commodity, or currency markets. All segments to remain closed As per official stock exchange…

A 1991 batch IAS officer who prepared 14 budgets takes charge as Telangana’s Chief Secretary

K. Ramakrishna Rao takes charge as Chief Secretary of Telangana on Wednesday (April 30, 2025). | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT Telangana’s Finance Department’s Special Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao, a 1991 batch IAS officer, assumed office of State’s Chief Secretary on Wednesday (April 30, 2025). He replaces A. Santhi Kumari who has been in the…