Moneycontrol Selects: Top stories this evening

A round-up of the big stories

Here are stories covering a range of topics to keep you well-informed. Read important details from each article and follow the provided links to read more about each story.

What should investors do with Canara Bank, Bajaj Finance, Eicher Motors on Monday?

The Nifty 50 had a strong finish for the monthly F&O expiry session, climbing above the falling resistance trendline from record-high levels. This has raised hopes for a promising start to the April series, which begins on Monday, April 1. Stocks that were among the biggest gainers and outperformed benchmarks included Canara Bank, Bajaj Finance, and Eicher Motors. Canara Bank rallied 3 percent to Rs 581 after recent consolidation and climbed above all key moving averages. As long as the Nifty 50 index remains above 22,300, experts predict that it is likely to reach a new record high in the coming days. Read more here

The Money Calendar 2024-25: Keep up with investments, taxes, lenders and more

April 1 marks the beginning of a new financial year. It’s time to make new beginnings, take stock of your moneybox, do a thorough review, and plan for the year ahead. Read here

American professionals accuse TCS of illegal discrimination, WSJ reports

According to the WSJ report, former TCS employees who filed the complaints are Caucasians, Asian-Americans, and Hispanic Americans. They range in age from their 40s to their 60s and live in more than a dozen US states. According to the complaints, many of them have masters of business administration or other advanced degrees. After viewing the complaints, the WSJ reports the professionals claim that the company’s actions showed preferential treatment towards Indian workers in the US who hold highly sought-after visas. Read more here

'If you're married and a Hindu...': Billionaire Nithin Kamath highlights a way to save taxes

Zerodha co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath on Thursday pointed out the benefits of Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) -- a unique legal and tax entity specific to Hindu families in India which allows citizens to save on taxes. Read on.

India does not need lessons in rule of law, says VP Dhankhar after US, UN, Germany comment on Kejriwal

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said that India is a democratic nation with a robust judicial system which can not be compromised by any individual or any group. Describing Indian democracy as unique, the Vice President stated that "India does not need lessons from anyone on the rule of law". Read more here

Why BJP is banking on Kangana Ranaut to breach Congress stronghold of Mandi

Parties are likely to field women icons who have influence across the country among young women. Ranaut may fit the bill. Ranuat's influence among young aspirational women, especially new voters who include more women than men, may be the biggest recommendation for her in electoral politics. Read more here