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newThe billion-barrel Hormuz oil shock is about to crash demand
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is wreaking havoc on global oil supplies. Experts are cautioning that as stockpiles dwindle, demand is likely to plummet. This disruption is rippling through diverse industries and impacting consumer markets around the globe. If a swift resolution isn’t reached, we could see oil prices spike, leading consumers to curtail their spending.
- 11 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 11:48pm -
newElon Musk's case against OpenAI, Sam Altman set to go for trial
A US judge has dismissed Elon Musk's fraud claims in his lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman. The case will now proceed to trial on Musk's claims of breach of charitable trust and unjust enrichment. Jury selection begins Monday, with opening arguments Tuesday. Musk seeks $150 billion in damages for OpenAI's charitable arm.
- 13 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 9:30pm -
newRBL Bank Q4 Results: Profit soars 3x YoY to Rs 230 crore
RBL Bank reported a significant three-fold surge in net profit for the fourth quarter, reaching Rs 230 crore, driven by robust business expansion and improved asset quality. The bank's net advances grew 23% year-on-year, with retail segment contributing substantially. Despite a dip in net interest margin, the bank's overall financial performance showed strong growth.
- 19 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 3:36pm -
newReliance Industries becomes first Indian firm to cross $10 billion annual profit
Reliance Industries achieved a record net profit of Rs 95,610 crore in FY26, becoming the first Indian company to surpass $10 billion in annual profit. Despite a quarterly dip due to the oil-to-chemicals segment, RIL's consumer businesses, including Jio and Reliance Retail, showed robust growth, with retail crossing 20,000 stores.
- 19 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 3:31pm -
newStay cautious, focus on selective buying, says Nischal Maheshwari amid market volatility
Market veteran Nischal Maheshwari urges investors to stay on the sidelines. He advises against aggressive positions due to current market volatility. Maheshwari favors structural themes like power and solar. He also sees potential in metals and banking. However, he suggests avoiding IT and auto stocks for now. Reliance Industries at current levels is a buy. FMCG stocks offer trading opportunities.
- 19 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 3:12pm -
newL&T Finance Q4 profit climbs 27 pc to Rs 807 cr
L&T Finance announced a significant 27 percent jump in its March quarter profit after tax, reaching Rs 807 crore. This growth was fueled by a sharp increase in interest income and robust retail loan disbursements. The company's core net interest also saw an upward trend.
- 20 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 2:26pm -
newSmallcaps back in favour as valuations turn attractive: Siddharth Vora
Siddharth Vora has turned constructive on the market, seeing attractive valuations after a recent correction, and is increasing exposure to smallcaps. His portfolio remains overweight in metals, power, and materials, while avoiding IT. He sees contrarian opportunities in oil marketing companies after exiting ONGC.
- 20 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 2:25pm -
RBI draft for upper layer non-banks affects CICs disproportionately, raises compliances costs
New Reserve Bank draft on upper layer non-bank finance companies disproportionately impacts core investment companies by increasing compliance costs. Mandatory listing requirements could prove onerous for many CICs, particularly those not seeking public market access. The AUM-based approach may present challenges for these entities, especially regarding listing and governance.
- 6 days ago 20 Apr 26, 7:06pm -
Iran to resume international flights from Mashhad airport on Monday
Iran's Civil Aviation Organization announced that international flights will resume from Mashhad Airport starting Monday. This marks the beginning of a phased reopening of Iranian airspace, with transit flights and eastern airports being prioritized. Travelers can now purchase tickets for international routes to and from Mashhad.
- 6 days ago 20 Apr 26, 12:27am -
UK police examine Iran links to arson attacks on Jewish targets
London police are probing potential Iranian involvement in recent arson attacks targeting Jewish sites. The UK Chief Rabbi warns of a growing campaign of violence. A pro-Iranian group has claimed responsibility for some incidents. Counter-terrorism units are actively investigating these threats. Authorities are vigilant about hostile Iranian activity within the UK. These events highlight a concerning escalation of tensions.
- 6 days ago 20 Apr 26, 12:22am -
War crisis revives stagflation dangers for global economy
Global business surveys this week will reveal the escalating impact of seven weeks of Middle East conflict on growth and inflation. Initial data from Australia to the US is expected to show deterioration, particularly in Europe, raising concerns about potential stagflation. Policymakers are cautiously awaiting these figures to inform interest rate decisions.
- 6 days ago 19 Apr 26, 11:59pm -
Iran to prioritise Strait of Hormuz passage for vessels that pay fees
Iran will now prioritize ships that pay fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This comes after Tehran reimposed strict military control over the vital shipping lane. Iran cited repeated breaches of trust by the United States regarding a ceasefire agreement. Vessels not paying the new fees will face postponed passage.
- 7 days ago 19 Apr 26, 12:26am -
Exporters seek removal of cap on interest subvention
Indian exporters are calling on the government to lift the cap on interest subvention. They state current support is insufficient to counter rising global trade uncertainties. The Federation of Indian Export Organisations believes the subsidy scheme needs revision. This aims to provide more substantial relief to businesses facing higher borrowing costs and fluctuating export demand.
- 8 days ago 17 Apr 26, 11:50pm -
China's expanding surveillance state and crackdowns draw global scrutiny
Concerns grow over China's global surveillance technology and repression of Uyghurs. The World Uyghur Congress highlighted these issues. Activists marked 36 years since the Baren Uprising, a key moment of Uyghur resistance. Demonstrations called for justice. China's new economic security framework also raises global unease.
- 15 days ago 11 Apr 26, 3:56pm -
Macro buffers to help India tide over Gulf crisis: World Bank
India's economic growth for FY27 is projected at 6.6 percent. The World Bank notes potential risks from the Gulf conflict impacting global energy prices. However, India's economy is strong, supported by reserves and low inflation. Growth is expected to average 7.1 percent from FY28 to FY29. Boosting private sector growth is key for job creation and achieving Viksit Bharat.
- 16 days ago 10 Apr 26, 12:41am -

RBI holds repo rate, flags supply chain risks to inflation & growth
The Reserve Bank of India maintained its key policy rate at 5.25% due to ongoing West Asia tensions, warning of supply chain disruptions impacting inflation and growth. Projections for GDP and inflation remain within targets, though geopolitical uncertainty poses downside risks. Markets reacted positively to the news.
- 17 days ago 9 Apr 26, 12:50am -
RBI may keep rates unchanged, focus on rupee stability and bond yields
The Reserve Bank of India is widely expected to maintain interest rates and its policy stance unchanged due to global economic uncertainties, including the US-Israel conflict impacting energy prices and fiscal deficit concerns. Policymakers will closely monitor the rupee's performance and potential capital outflows, with the RBI possibly considering measures to support the currency without an aggressive immediate response.
- 20 days ago 6 Apr 26, 5:50am -
Japan to create special cell to push FDI into India
Japan's Foreign Ministry is launching a new center to help Japanese companies invest in India. This initiative aims to overcome challenges like complex regulations and tax systems. The center will also foster cooperation in AI, startups, and critical minerals. This move supports a goal of 10 trillion yen in private sector investment by 2035.
- 25 days ago 31 Mar 26, 10:57pm -
Oil prices to hit $150? How Indian stock markets may react as Iran war rages on
Oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel amid escalating Iran–Israel tensions and fears of a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy chokepoint. Analysts warn crude could climb to $150 if disruptions persist, raising inflation risks and pressuring Indian equities, which have already seen sharp declines amid foreign outflows, rupee weakness and energy supply concerns.
- 42 days ago 15 Mar 26, 2:11pm -
'Done deal': CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on NDA seat-sharing for Assam polls
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the seat-sharing deal for the upcoming assembly elections is complete. The NDA alliance, including BJP, AGP, UPPL, and BPF, has finalized its contest plan. The state leadership will present the candidate list to Union Home Minister Amit Shah soon. Elections for the 126-member assembly are anticipated in March-April, following a recent delimitation exercise.
- 63 days ago 22 Feb 26, 7:05pm -
Why a 70:30 India-global portfolio makes sense in a changing world, Subho Moulik decodes
As global markets outperform India, diversification is gaining urgency. Subho Moulik explains why a 70:30 India global portfolio improves risk adjusted returns, reduces concentration risk, and provides access to long term global growth themes such as AI, defence, and quantum computing.
- 89 days ago 27 Jan 26, 12:35pm -
Kaynes shares plunge 43% from October peak. Is a tactical rebound on the cards or more pain ahead?
Kaynes has plunged 43.5% from its October peak, with Friday’s 12.5% drop marking the steepest single-day decline. Momentum indicators remain bearish, signaling a risk of further slide toward the year’s low of Rs 3,825. However, being nearly 26% below its 200-day SMA suggests potential mean-reversion, with a contrarian recovery target at Rs 4,541 and downside below Rs 4,300.
- 7 Dec 25, 4:06pm -
Warren Buffett is buying, Michael Burry is shorting: The AI trade splitting Wall Street
Warren Buffett and Michael Burry are taking opposing stances on the AI boom, highlighting investor uncertainty. Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has added a major stake in Alphabet, signaling confidence in the AI-driven growth, while Burry shorts Palantir and Nvidia, criticizing Big Tech accounting practices. Their contrasting positions coincide with transitions in their careers and growing debate over whether AI hype is justified or a bubble.
- 7 Dec 25, 3:09pm -
SoftBank-backed AceVector files updated IPO papers; targets to raise Rs 300 cr via fresh issue
SoftBank-backed digital-commerce ecosystem AceVector Ltd has filed updated draft papers with markets regulator Sebi for an initial public offering (IPO), which will include a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 300 crore.
- 7 Dec 25, 10:45am -
Mcap of five of top-10 most-valued firms surges Rs 72,285 cr; TCS, Infosys biggest winners
The combined market valuation of five of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 72,284.74 crore last week, with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys emerging as the biggest winners.
- 7 Dec 25, 10:37am -
Rare 'intensive' revision in Bihar four months before polls
The Election Commission's 'Special Intensive Revision' of Bihar's electoral rolls has ignited political debate, differing from past revisions. While intensive revisions aren't new, the timing of Bihar's SIR, months before assembly elections, is unusual. Unlike previous 'de novo' exercises, it builds upon the 2002-03 roll, incorporating new enumeration forms and document submission.
- 1 Jul 25, 12:24am -
BJP accuses Kejriwal of sending voters hoax calls to mislead
BJP has accused Arvind Kejriwal of orchestrating hoax calls to mislead voters, alleging that the AAP is claiming votes are being cut by the BJP to support AAP. They also allege distribution of money in slum areas and raised concerns about voter data confidentiality, demanding an investigation.
- 26 Jan 25, 5:52pm -
Lok Sabha election 2024: Maharashtra get interesting after splits in Shiv Sena, NCP
Lok Sabha election 2024: The BJP-Shiv Sena won 41 of the 48 seats in the 2019 polls, but the Sena has split since and a vast majority of the Bal Thackeray-founded party is now allied with the BJP. The Nationalist Congress Party also split as well with Ajit Pawar joining the ruling alliance in the state, led by Eknath Shinde. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP emerged the top party with 23 seats, followed by the undivided Sena with 18.
- 17 Mar 24, 12:16pm -
Modi charisma key factor in BJP's bid to retain all 26 seats in Gujarat
Gujarat's upcoming Lok Sabha elections are influenced by PM Narendra Modi's charisma, anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, education, healthcare challenges, and BJP's endeavor to secure all 26 seats. Lok Sabha polls in Gujarat will be held in a single phase on May 7. Counting of votes will be held on June 4. Anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, education and healthcare facilities are some of the other important issues in the election, where the ruling BJP in Gujarat will attempt…
- 16 Mar 24, 8:35pm -
Implementation of 'guarantees', decline of BRS favour Congress in Telangana, BJP aiming for better show
The BJP, riding high on its growing voter base in Telangana, is now aiming to win over 12 out of the total 17 seats and 35 per cent vote share, in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The party doubled its vote share to nearly 14 per cent resulting in eight seats in the assembly elections held on November 30, last year. BRS, which ruled the state for about a decade since its emergence, is low on morale following the defeat, even as its founder and former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's daughter K…
- 16 Mar 24, 5:48pm -
Apple faces Indian engineer’s bias lawsuit
Anita Nariani Schulze is part of the Sindhi minority. Her complaint alleges that her senior and direct managers, both male, consistently excluded her from meetings while inviting her male counterparts, criticised her, micromanaged her work and deprived her of bonuses, despite positive performance evaluations and significant team contributions.
- 25 Mar 21, 11:14pm -
Despite transatlantic 'love fest', EU charts third way in ties with US and China
But two senior envoys who attended said there was no direct response from the ministers gathered in Brussels when Blinken said: "We must push back on China together and show strength in unity."
- 12 Mar 21, 4:53pm -
Twitter's India policy head to step down; will transition in March
This comes as the San-Francisco based firm is at the receiving end of the Indian government over an issue of blocking and unblocking certain handles tweeting about farmer protests.
- 7 Feb 21, 1:01pm -
Govt may keep Rs 7,500 cr outlay for IT hardware manufacturing under PLI scheme
Foreign companies looking for incentives under the scheme may have to invest Rs 500 crore over four years, while the threshold for domestic firms is likely to be around Rs 20 crore for five years, the source who did not wish to be named said.
- 18 Jan 21, 9:41pm -
Indian dating apps, services see surge of paying users in small cities
Growth More than in MetrosAccording to companies like Aisle and Truly Madly, which have millions of users and position themselves as “serious” dating apps, and bespoke high-end dating services like Sirf Coffee, a lot more users from such places are not only keen on using these apps, but also willing to pay for it.
- 1 Jan 21, 10:39pm -
Time for government, companies to adopt artificial intelligence: Deloitte India
“Indian companies need to re-skill, train, and acquire more relevant talent, if they are to successfully integrate AI technologies. Most importantly, they should be willing to make the continued investment. It is an uphill race in which there will be winners and losers,” said Deloitte India CEO N Venkatram.
- 27 Dec 20, 11:33pm -
Narendra Modi has his eyes set on boosting business: Joao Cravinho, EU Ambassador
Ambassador Joao Cravinho, head of the EU delegation, led Ambassadors of various European countries to a quiet lunch with Modi at the capital last year.
- 3 Jun 14, 5:34am -
Confidence level of industry improving: KV Kamath, ICICI Bank
"It is the collective wisdom of the marketplace that there is action and we will move with speed. That improves the confidence level of industry."
- 2 Jun 14, 2:27pm -
We may see rapid growth over the next few years: Raamdeo Agrawal
Directives from the Centre have to be executed at the state level. So, there are many things that are not in Modi’s hands, says Raamdeo Agrawal.
- 2 Jun 14, 8:00am -
Every decision of government needn’t be a big reform: Anand Mahindra
"The fact that we are the world’s largest democracy and we are all aware that power and a role in global affairs for a nation comes from economic strength."
- 2 Jun 14, 4:00am -
Our commitment for press freedom, and autonomy of public broadcast is absolute: Prakash Javadekar
"Now there is a stage three and stage four of digitisation, we will take a call on this only after taking all things into account."
- 31 May 14, 4:00am -
There is a leadership vacuum in Infosys, time to get Nandan Nilekani back: Mohandas Pai
"There is a leadership vacuum in the company, because they made the wrong choice of CEO three years ago and that is playing out right now."
- 29 May 14, 12:40pm -
ET Search
Rupee#CAD#Economic crisis#Food Bill
- 6 Aug 13, 1:45pm -
After the Oscars, what's next for silent stars of The Artist?
The team behind The Artist will have spent the first day of the rest of their lives conforming to the grandest, and most lucrative, of Hollywood traditions.
- 29 Feb 12, 12:42am -
Delhi World Book fair: A fair like no other
It's the World Book fair, which comes around once every two years sprawling across the giant halls of Pragati Maidan. This is the fair's 20th edition.
- 25 Feb 12, 7:38am -
Indian gift makes its way to State Department exhibition
An elephant figurine gifted by the then HM LK Advani to US Secretary of State Colin Powell in 2002, has made its way to the State Department hall.
- 24 Feb 12, 1:39pm -
IMD to use dynamic models for forecasts
Statistical models used by IMD will still be used for monsoon forecast, but the ministry of earth sciences is putting more emphasis on dynamic models.
- 22 Feb 12, 2:19am -
Docs reveal contents of first wire msg between India & Eng
Newly discovered documents have revealed the first telegraph messages and joy when England was linked for the first time with India on 23 June, 1870.
- 21 Feb 12, 3:19pm -
Worried Amitabh Bachchan fans pray to Lord Shiva for his recovery
Hundreds of worried fans of ailing Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan today performed a yagna here to pray for his speedy recovery.
- 20 Feb 12, 4:27pm -
Alfa raises delisting price to Rs 2,850 a share
Alfa Laval (India) today said its parent firm has raised the delisting offer price to Rs 2,850 a share.
- 10 Jan 12, 5:49pm -
DB Realty, Unitech stocks rose
The stocks of DB Realty and Unitech rose after top executives of these companies were granted bail in the 2G scam case.
- 30 Nov 11, 3:55am -
Fitch withdraws Reliance Capital ratings
Fitch on Friday said it has withdrawn the ratings on Reliance Capital as the company has decided to stop participating.
- 20 Oct 11, 9:00pm -
'Discoms' poor fin health poses risks for traders'
The poor financial health of state electricity boards could pose significant business risks for power traders in the country, says Fitch.
- 20 Oct 11, 8:02pm -
Cigarette cos shares outperform benchmark Sensex
Shares of cigarette companies have rallied over the past one month, with ITC, Godfrey Philips and VST Industries hitting record highs.
- 19 Jul 11, 1:35am -
Lovable Lingerie's dream run on as traders lap it up
Lovable Lingerie is 3rd-best performing stock among companies listed this year, with it doubling in value, as traders bet it could repeat performance of Page Indus.
- 18 Jun 11, 12:25am -
'Big Daddy' laps up Cipla after Q1 nos beat forecast
Shares of Cipla inched up on heavy volumes on Friday, after the company’s first quarter earnings beat the consensus estimate.
- 14 Aug 10, 3:35am -
Old Fox has dream run on Dalal Street
The Old Fox of Dalal Street has been on a dream run since the past couple of weeks. On Friday, most stocks that he had been steadily building up positions in figured among key gainers of the day.
- 14 Aug 10, 3:26am -
Cairn India hits record high on BSE amid stake sale talks
The scrip, which was flat for most of the session, shot up in the final hour of trade on the Bombay Stock Exchange to settle with a net gain of 4.36 per cent at Rs 355.45.
- 13 Aug 10, 8:11pm -
Vedanta plunges 5.59% on LSE amid talks to buy Cairn stake
In the late afternoon session, the scrip was being traded at 20.61 pounds, down by 5.50 per cent on the LSE. Vedanta opened on a positive note, but soon swung into the red.
- 13 Aug 10, 7:26pm -
SBI shares on gaining spree; hit record high
In the past two days, the scrip recorded a gain of over 9 per cent on the BSE, making its investors richer by a whopping Rs 15,000 crore.
- 13 Aug 10, 6:47pm -
Traders bet on calendar spread as Nifty moves in a tight range
A trading combination involving Nifty options is gaining prominence among savvy trading desks of institutional investors.
- 13 Aug 10, 2:25am -
Seven out of top 10 Asian small-cap funds are Indian
An analysis of 300 Asian small-cap schemes shows DSP BlackRock Micro Cap Fund leading the charge, delivering an 82% return over the past year.
- 12 Aug 10, 10:50am -
Nifty may find support at 5300 level
As far as stock futures are concerned, we are very near to the highest-ever open interest with 195 crore shares in open interest.
- 12 Aug 10, 2:22am -
'Don't bank only on price-to-earning ratio'
Many experts believe that looking at PE ratio in isolation won’t help investors grasp realities of the mkt and higher valuation may not be the only deciding factor driving mkt.
- 9 Aug 10, 3:55am -
Market may trade in a range, but FIIs seen sold on India
Market may see range-bound trading this week in the absence of any major trigger.
- 9 Aug 10, 1:05am -

Business Standard

China takes the yuan global in a bid to repel a weaponised dollar
Antagonism has flared between the two economic titans over issues ranging from trade and Taiwan to TikTok and technological know-how
- 4 May 23, 11:38pm -
Fed up with returns, Europeans drain billions from banks: Report
The trend emerged as some of the region's biggest lenders outlined a profitable start to the year in results that also offered a glimpse of a phenomenon dubbed a "bank walk"
- 4 May 23, 11:34pm -
Swiggy expands its premium food delivery service Gourmet to 31 cities
This comes days after Swiggy closed down its premium grocery delivery offering, Handpicked, just six month after it was introduced as a pilot in Bengaluru
- 4 May 23, 11:31pm -
Microsoft's Bing AI chatbot will let you post images, ask questions
Microsoft upended the search market in February when it unveiled a complete overhaul of Bing, incorporating OpenAI's ChatGPT, and offering the possibility of renewed competition in a market
- 4 May 23, 11:31pm -
RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group's Guiltfree enters into Indian snacks space
Guiltfree Industries estimates the entire Indian snacks category (namkeens) as a Rs 30,000 crore market and the organised segment is in the range of Rs 14,000-Rs 15,000 crore
- 4 May 23, 11:28pm -
UK antitrust watchdog launches review into the development of AI
Expansion in the capabilities of AI, seen in products like OpenAI's ChatGPT, has driven tech companies to accelerate investment into the sector
- 4 May 23, 11:26pm -
Sundram Fasteners posts 19% rise to Rs 127.47 crore in Q4 net profit
The export sales for the quarter were at Rs 380.77 crore as against Rs 366.01 crore, a growth of 4.03 per cent
- 4 May 23, 11:24pm -
Moscow says US behind Kremlin drone attack, Russian forces target Kyiv
The European Union is setting aside €500 million ($551 million) to boost manufacturing of artillery shells, missiles and gunpowder in an effort to speed up production of ammunition for Ukraine
- 4 May 23, 11:20pm -
CA, CS handling client money in PMLA ambit; FinMin notifies rules
Aim is to curb fraudulent practices
- 4 May 23, 11:19pm -
US regional banking woes worsen: PacWest, Western Alliance stocks tumble
The bank had confirmed an earlier Reuters report on Wednesday that it was exploring strategic options, including a potential sale or capital raising
- 4 May 23, 11:13pm -
Samsung India expects growth to double for its premium television this year
It has launched the Neo QLED 8K TVs and Neo QLED 4K TVs in sizes ranging from ranging from 50-inches to 98-inches
- 4 May 23, 11:09pm -
April auto retail sales drop of 4% on decline in two-wheeler demand
Fall in passenger vehicle sales after eight months was another factor behind the overall decline
- 4 May 23, 11:08pm -
Not in receipt of Centre's notice for subsidy recovery: Okinawa Autotech
Okinawa and Hero Electric have been in the eye of the storm
- 4 May 23, 11:02pm -
Lenders to Go First await NCLT's verdict to chalk-out strategy
There was no meeting on Thursday. Banks have already reviewed the situation on Wednesday
- 4 May 23, 10:59pm -
BSE resolves 253 investors complaints against listed cos in April
Leading stock exchange BSE announced that it resolved 253 complaints against 168 companies in April.It settled 247 complaints against active companies and six against suspended firms, the exchange said in a statement.These resolved complaints include complaints brought forward from the previous periods.During the month, BSE received 401 complaints against 184 companies. Of the total complaints received, 396 were against active companies and five were against suspended firms, as per the ex…
- 4 May 23, 10:52pm -

Gold rallies Rs 940 to record high of Rs 62,020; silver zooms Rs 660
Gold prices rallied Rs 940 to a lifetime high of Rs 62,020 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday amid strong global trends, according to HDFC Securities.The precious metal had settled at Rs 61,080 per 10 grams in the previous trade.Silver also zoomed Rs 660 to Rs 76,700 per kg.Gold prices in the domestic market climbed to record high following overnight gains in the international market, Saumil Gandhi, Senior Analyst - Commodities at HDFC Securities, said.In the overseas marke…
- 4 May 23, 10:49pm -
Patna High Court orders stay on Bihar govt's caste-based survey
The Patna High Court on Thursday ordered a stay on the caste survey being conducted by the state government.Hearing a bunch of petitions, a division bench of Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran and Justice Madhuresh Prasad directed the government to immediately stop the caste-based survey, and ensure that the data already collected are secured and not shared with anybody till final orders are passed.The court fixed July 7 as the next date for the hearing."We are of the considered opinion that t…
- 4 May 23, 10:45pm -
RBI launches G20 TechSprint competition to improve cross-border payments
RBI in a statement said it along with BIS would invite global innovators to help develop innovative technology solutions for cross-border payments
- 4 May 23, 10:39pm -
I want to see greater presence of Boeing in India: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said he wants to see a greater presence of US-based Boeing in India as the American firm has recently received a large order of planes from Tata Group-owned Air India.In February, in one of the largest aircraft orders by an airline, Air India announced it will buy 470 narrow-body and wide-body planes from Airbus and Boeing, with the total deal value estimated to be worth USD 80 billion (over Rs 6.40 lakh crore).Goyal also said that the…
- 4 May 23, 10:31pm -
Strong interest globally in learning from India's growth journey: Vaishnaw
The country is emerging as a technology powerhouse, and there is strong interest in learning from India's growth journey as a technology developer, Union Minister for Communications and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday.The minister was on Japan visit to attend G7 Digital and Tech Ministers' Meeting on April 29 and 30."India is clearly emerging as a technology powerhouse and a trusted partner because of PM Modi ji's visionary programs like Digital India and Make in India. Today globally,…
- 4 May 23, 10:29pm -
Delhi sees coldest day in May in 41 yrs; min temp dips to 15.8 deg Celsius
The Met department, in its latest weather update, has predicted another spell of light to moderate rainfall over North-western parts of India on May 6 and 7
- 4 May 23, 10:13pm -
The long route for oil
Surge in India's petrochemicals export may not be sustainable
- 4 May 23, 10:03pm -
Harmful power concentration
Personality- or family-based parties prevent strong alliances
- 4 May 23, 10:02pm -
Lessor Aircastle files case against SpiceJet to initiate insolvency process
The first hearing of Aircastle's case will take place on Monday at the Delhi bench of NCLT
- 4 May 23, 10:01pm -
Indo-Pacific naval strategy
India's historical focus on its continental borders has overshadowed its maritime ambitions, but that is changing quickly
- 4 May 23, 10:00pm -
Greenwashing, ESG backlash and transitions
While major banks publicly announce more funding for green projects and India strengthens its transition policies, several US states are moving in the opposite direction
- 4 May 23, 9:56pm -
US Inc and the pandemic challenge
Award-winning Journalist Liz Hoffman's book explores how major US corporate leaders coped with the pandemic, offering a valuable glimpse into the character of the CEOs and their working styles
- 4 May 23, 9:53pm -
Safeguards for project-wise insolvency in real estate on the cards
The MCA said such projects will be recognised as distinct from the larger entity for the limited purpose of resolution
- 4 May 23, 9:50pm -
Lessors oppose Go First's insolvency resolution plea; NCLT reserves order
Airline seeks interim moratorium
- 4 May 23, 9:47pm -
Kaladan project: India flags off shipment for Sittwe Port in Myanmar
So far, the narrow Siliguri Chicken's Neck corridor is the only feasible route for transportation
- 4 May 23, 9:42pm -
Lessors seek deregistration of 23 Go First planes to secure their assets
Go First has 54 Airbus aircraft in its fleet and 26 of them were in operation until Tuesday when the airline filed its insolvency application
- 4 May 23, 9:36pm -
HDFC Bank plans 675 branches in semi-urban, rural areas in 14 months
As of March 31, the bank had 52 per cent of its 7,821 branches in semi-urban and rural locations
- 4 May 23, 9:18pm -
Growing dominance: Domestic investors now own a quarter of markets
The share stood at 25.72 per cent at the end of the March 2023 quarter, up from 24.44 per cent in the previous quarter, according to data from Prime Database
- 4 May 23, 9:07pm -
States used Rs 82K cr of Rs 1 trillion capex support allotted in FY23
The Centre has provided 50-year, interest-free loans to states to augment their capital expenditure requirements in the past three Budgets
- 4 May 23, 9:03pm -
Seeking alpha? Go for factor-based fund, limit exposure to 15-20%
While single-factor funds may underperformance at times, a multi-factor one could offer smoother experience
- 4 May 23, 8:47pm -
Go First insolvency will impact investor confidence: SpiceJet's Ajay Singh
'The factors behind the Go First crisis were beyond its control'
- 4 May 23, 8:43pm -
Growth prospects remain strong for Titan after good Q4 performance
Jewellery segment margins expected to moderate in the current fiscal
- 4 May 23, 8:38pm -
'Support replacing charter lending limit', says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Met South Korean FM and invited other investors to take forward investment in India's infrastructure sector
- 4 May 23, 8:34pm -
Advisors, distributors bring 95% of new millennial investors to MFs
Overall, investors from B-30 areas account for 26 per cent of the total individual assets under management with MFs, shows data
- 4 May 23, 8:32pm -
Markets defy US Federal Reserve rate hike: Touch five-month high
Benchmark indices now just 3% shy of lifetime peaks
- 4 May 23, 8:30pm -
Hero MotoCorp Q4 net up 31% to Rs 810 cr on higher prices, better savings
Hero MotoCorp's consolidated annual net profit rose by 20.21 per cent to Rs 2,800 crore
- 4 May 23, 8:28pm -
Lot of alignment in govt rules, our vision, says Google India chief
Laws of the land should be followed and there is a lot of alignment in Google's vision and the government's proposed rules around misinformation, a senior Google official said on Thursday.Google India, Country Manager and Vice President, Sanjay Gupta said the company will meet the government requirement around fact-checking."There is no philosophical view more than follow the laws of the land and solve for consumers. Our vision is simple, organise information and make it helpful and safe for…
- 4 May 23, 8:24pm -
Jaishankar meets Chinese counterpart to discuss solutions for border row
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday conveyed to his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang the importance of resolving the eastern Ladakh border row and ensuring peace and tranquillity along the frontier for development of bilateral ties.Jaishankar held bilateral talks with Qin at a beach resort in Benaulim on the sidelines of a meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).In a tweet, the external affairs minister said the focus remained on…
- 4 May 23, 8:21pm -
CIL to pump in Rs 91K cr on diversification, projects by FY26: P M Prasad
Domestic coal major Coal India Ltd (CIL) will pump in Rs 91,000 crore in various projects, including diversification and mine development, by 2025-26, P M Prasad, chairman and managing director of CIL-arm Central Coalfields Ltd (CCL) said on Thursday.The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) on Wednesday recommended the name of Prasad for the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Coal India."Rs 91,000 crore will be spent on diversification and other projects put together ... Th…
- 4 May 23, 8:10pm -

Business Line

newRelieved Prez Trump unharmed after security incident in Washington: PM Modi
PM Modi said violence has no place in democracy and must be unequivocally condemned.
- 4 mins ago 26 Apr 26, 10:31am -
newHormuz disruption, $100 oil pose risks to India's inflation, rupee: Union Bank
Report warns that if disruptions persist, Brent is likely to hold in the $100-110 range, risking fuel price pass-through and CPI drifting above 4%
- 4 mins ago 26 Apr 26, 10:31am -
newKerala records high UV index; public advisory issued
KSDMA reported UV index levels above 8, indicating an orange alert, in Kottarakkara, Konni, Chengannur, Changanassery, and Munnar
- 14 mins ago 26 Apr 26, 10:21am -
newEMU train services cancelled between Tiruttani-Arakkonam section till May 16
The cancelled services include the train departing Tiruttani at 21.15 hrs for Arakkonam and another train leaving from Tiruttani at 21.10 hours to Arakkonam
- 24 mins ago 26 Apr 26, 10:11am -
newTrump’s Hormuz blockade has deepened a historic shipping crisis
Several shipping officials in the region say the US blockade has had the effect of making the area more volatile, as Iran redoubles efforts to keep the strait shut
- 1 hour ago 26 Apr 26, 9:31am -
newIran's foreign minister will visit Pakistan again
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will return to Pakistan after his current visit to Oman on his way to visiting Russia
- 1 hour ago 26 Apr 26, 9:31am -
newSuspect was armed with multiple weapons at White House correspondents' dinner
The shooting suspect was identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press
- 1 hour ago 26 Apr 26, 9:21am -
newReimagining indulgence: The next shift in India’s food market
The future of food in India won’t be defined by how little people eat. It will be defined by what they’re willing to replace what they already love with
- 2 hours ago 26 Apr 26, 9:01am -
newTrump safe after reported shooting scare at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
President Donald Trump was confirmed safe, while top US officials and hundreds of attendees were evacuated from the Washington Hilton. Law enforcement and the Secret Service swiftly secured the premises, with witnesses reporting multiple shots and chaos inside the ballroom
- 2 hours ago 26 Apr 26, 8:38am -
newShooter apprehended after gunfire scare at WHCD, Trump lauds swift response
The suspect was apprehended, and top leaders, including Melania Trump and JD Vance, were safely evacuated.
- 2 hours ago 26 Apr 26, 8:31am -
newGunfire reported outside WHCD venue, Trump and US leaders evacuated
Trump briefly stumbled while being escorted off stage but was unharmed
- 2 hours ago 26 Apr 26, 8:20am -
newRaghu Rai, who captured India’s soul through his camera, dies at 83
Rai leaves behind a rich legacy of visual storytelling that chronicled India’s people, culture, and history
- 2 hours ago 26 Apr 26, 8:11am -
newBanking on valuation comfort
With growth back on track in the second half of FY26 and expected to continue into FY27, Tamilnad Mercantile Bank’s risk-reward equation is favourable
- 4 hours ago 26 Apr 26, 6:31am -
newHopes of US-Iran peace fade as Trump scraps talks
Donald Trump cancelled a planned envoy visit to Pakistan, while Iran, led by President Masoud Pezeshkian, insisted it would not engage under pressure or blockade
- 5 hours ago 26 Apr 26, 6:01am -
newUS turns back sanctioned tanker in Arabian Sea amid Iran blockade
The development adds to rising tensions, especially after Trump cancelled planned diplomatic engagement over Iran
- 5 hours ago 26 Apr 26, 5:51am -

newRising feedstock costs ripple through Asia’s garment industry
A sharp rise in fossil fuel prices following the Iran conflict is driving up polyester production costs, hitting textile manufacturers across India and Bangladesh
- 5 hours ago 26 Apr 26, 5:41am -
newTrump says Iran sent fresh offer 10 minutes after cancelling US team’s trip
He stressed that any agreement must ensure Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons, adding that the US would now pursue discussions via phone while maintaining a strong negotiating position
- 5 hours ago 26 Apr 26, 5:31am -
newEye-opener | On cataract coverage
POLICY-WISE: Cataract, with higher incidence among the elderly, has restrictive coverage in health insurance
- 12 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 10:41pm -
newDefence sector on fire, but at a premium
In India, capital outlay for defence services has grown at 10 per cent CAGR in FY21-26 which includes a 22-per cent growth this year
- 12 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 10:32pm -
newIT Sector Outlook: How much more can the BSE IT index get beaten down?
The BSE Information Technology (IT) index is down about 25 per cent (year-to-date) and is the worst performing sector so far. Can the IT index fall more, making it the right time to do a bottom fishing for investors or should they wait for longer?
- 12 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 10:31pm -
newMovers & Shakers: Stocks that will see action this week
Here is what the charts say about the shares of Coal India, NBCC (India) and Power Grid Corporation of India
- 12 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 10:31pm -
newUS Market Outlook: Bullish bias intact
The US bourses have room to rise more
- 12 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 10:31pm -
newJyothy Labs: Why this FMCG stock is a buy after a 30 pc drop in last 1 year
The mid-tier home and personal care FMCG player offers better risk-reward as business steadies over time
- 12 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 10:31pm -
newWhat to make of MF flows data
Data from the Association of Mutual Funds of India show five trends which are useful for your investing decisions
- 12 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 10:31pm -
newBandu’s Blockbusters for April 26, 2026
Guess the stock that will give the best return by next Friday
- 12 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 10:31pm -
newTCS, Infosys, Wipro: Peak-cycle buybacks haunt India’s IT giants
Just seven months ago, the Infosys management had announced a ₹18,000-cr buyback at a price 56 per cent above current levels
- 12 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 10:23pm -
newTech Query: NMDC, IDBI Bank, GNA Axles, Ganesh Housing - what is the outlook? Where are these stocks headed?
We zoom in on the prospects of NMDC, as also the prospects of three other stocks — IDBI Bank, GNA Axles and Ganesh Housing
- 12 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 10:21pm -
newWhat they say on their India plans
Read on to know what CXOs of global corporations are saying about India and their perspectives and plans during this earnings season
- 12 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 10:21pm -
newWho Am I? April 26, 2026
Are you an avid investor? How well do you know corporate India?
- 12 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 10:11pm -
newSymbiosis launches Asia’s first UNESCO chair on gender inclusion in skills
The initiative is spearheaded by Dr. Swati Mujumdar, Pro-Chancellor of SSPU, and aims to strengthen gender inclusion in emerging and high-growth sectors.
- 12 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 10:11pm -
newSEBI to push regulatory simplification, tech-led oversight as markets scale up: Chairman
Tuhin Kanta Pandey flags rising retail participation, global risks; calls for industry shift beyond compliance
- 12 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 10:09pm -
newFund Call | Balancing risk and return
ICICI Pru Equity and Debt Fund is well suited for investors new to equity markets those with a moderate risk profile
- 13 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 10:01pm -
newSimply Put | Brent crude: Spot realities vs futures pricing
Two friends discuss the crude realities of oil pricing
- 13 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 10:01pm -
newF&O Strategy: Buy Tata Power call
If the current trend sustains, it can surpass ₹460 and hit a new high
- 13 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 9:51pm -
newShort Take: Vedanta F&O reset on demerger
The final settlement price will be based on the cash market closing price of Vedanta on April 29, while mark-to-market (MTM) settlement will be completed on a T+1 basis (April 30)
- 13 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 9:51pm -
newMastering Derivatives: Mind the margins in option trading
You will be levied delivery margins on your long call position starting four days before expiry
- 13 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 9:51pm -
newF&O Tracker: Nifty futures and Nifty Bank futures bank on supports for a rebound
Despite rising bearish bets, indices continue to trade above critical levels, keeping recovery hopes
- 13 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 9:51pm -
newBullion Cues: Gold futures and silver futures could decline
Rebound likely later
- 13 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 9:51pm -
newCrude Check: Oil futures stuck in a broad range
Breakout to guide trend
- 13 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 9:51pm -
newVikram-1 nose cone heads to Sriharikota launch pad
Skyroot Aerospace eyes India’s first private orbital mission later this year
- 13 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 9:49pm -
newGovernment issued detailed guidelines to operationalise 2nd tranche of fund of funds scheme for startups
The guidelines include mechanisms for fund deployment, governance and monitoring, with the objective of improving the efficiency of capital flows into India's startup ecosystem
- 13 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 9:31pm -
newIndian Market Outlook: Nifty 50, Sensex have limited downside
The fall last week is just a correction within the recent upmove
- 13 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 9:23pm -
newQ4 Results Today Highlights: AXIS Bank, IDFC First Bank, India Cements, RBL Bank, SBFC Finance, UCO Bank announce Q4 results
Catch the highlights on the financial results of the companies that announced their results today
- 14 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 9:05pm -
newAxis Bank reports marginal decline in Q4FY26 standalone net profit at ₹7,071 cr
In FY26, net profit was down 7 per cent y-o-y at Rs ₹24,457 crore (Rs ₹26,373 crore in FY25)
- 14 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 9:04pm -
newAxis Finance raises ₹750 cr from Kedaara Capital via a preferential issuance
AFL’s assets under finance, comprising retail, wholesale, MSME and treasury, rose 22% year-on-year (yoy) to ₹47,692 crore as at March-end 2026
- 14 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 9:01pm -
newClimate pressures and milk production: Preparing for the next disruption
Designing a dairy production system that can survive against climatic challenges will require teamwork between farmers, processors, and logistics companies
- 14 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 8:51pm -
newA palm oil partnership built on shared responsibility
India and Malaysia set an example of how prosperity is driven by cooperation, responsibility and long-term vision
- 14 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 8:41pm -
newBoba Bhai targets 200 new outlets in FY27, eyes tier-II expansion push
To expand and consolidate its presence in 10 cities this year from 8 currently
- 14 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 8:39pm -
newRBL Bank’s Q4FY26 standalone net profit soars 233% to ₹230 cr
In FY26, the private sector lender reported a 18 per cent increase in net profit at ₹822 crore (₹695 crore
- 14 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 8:31pm -
newAatmanirbhar Bharat: India’s golden opportunity in corn agri-business
We have the required vision, commitment, and collective action to make the journey a success
- 15 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 7:11pm -
newAdani Green takes ₹1,200–1,500 cr EBITA hit from transmission constraints; slows capacity additions
AGEL to accelerate investments in battery energy storage systems, which can store excess generation and release it during peak demand hours
- 15 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 7:07pm -
newFPIs turn net sellers for the week, dump ₹344 crore on Friday even as debt inflows offer cushion
FPIs have pulled out more than $45 billion from India since September 2024
- 15 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 7:06pm -
newKCR’s daughter Kavitha floats new party, the Telangana Rashtra Sena
The dreams of the Telangana movement have remained unfulfilled even after the formation of the state: Kavitha
- 16 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 7:04pm -
newFinance Minister advocates ‘anticipatory’ regulation in capital markets
Speaking at SEBI’s 38th Foundation Day, Sitharaman also pushed for simpler, standardised and digital KYC processes across financial sectors, and urged SEBI to take the lead in creating a seamless investor experience
- 16 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 7:01pm -
newAxis Bank misses profit forecast on lower trading income
The bank posted a 0.7% decline in standalone net profit to ₹7,071 crore for the January-March quarter, down from ₹71.18 billion a year earlier
- 16 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 6:58pm -
newAI, 6G and the fight against fraud: Key takeaways from COAI DigiCom Summit 2026
Stakeholders emphasise need to accelerate fibre expansion, invest in submarine cables and build sovereign AI capacity
- 16 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 6:58pm -
newUS says it's hunting for explosive mines in latest push to open Strait of Hormuz
Sweeping for underwater explosives could take months despite a tenuous ceasefire between the United States and Iran in the weekslong war, experts say
- 16 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 6:50pm -
newRBI cancels licence of Paytm Payments Bank amid compliance issues
The central bank cited PPBL's non-compliance with various Banking Regulation Act provisions for its action
- 16 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 6:32pm -
newBalrampur Chini Mills to invest ₹160 cr in Lactogypsum processing plant
The company will raise $200 crore through Non-Convertible Debentures issuance in one or more tranches
- 17 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 5:50pm -
newPine Labs acquires Shopflo for ₹88 crore to deepen online commerce play
The acquisition, approved by Pine Labs’ board on April 25, is expected to be completed within three months and will see the company buy out existing shareholders of Shopflo
- 17 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 5:32pm -

NDTV Business

newDOJ's Partial Reversal On Powell Probe Keeps Fed Drama Alive
Trump briefly commented on Warsh's path ahead when asked by reporters Saturday, saying "I would imagine it's smooth" now that Pirro has dropped the criminal investigation.
- 1 hour ago 26 Apr 26, 9:27am -
newDonald Trump White House Shooting: Everything You Need To Know
Shots fired near the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington forced the evacuation of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on Saturday.
- 1 hour ago 26 Apr 26, 9:22am -
newFed Set To Lead Uneasy G-7 With Rates Kept On Hold This Week
Three days of decisions in Washington, Ottawa, London, Frankfurt and Tokyo are widely anticipated to result in unchanged borrowing costs across the club of rich nations, with each central bank seen keeping a hawkish eye on fallout from the Iran war.
- 2 hours ago 26 Apr 26, 9:01am -
newCorporate Actions This Week: Vedanta, Vesuvius India, 360 One Wam, ABB India | Full List
Eleven notable companies are scheduled for "Ex-date" adjustments in the coming week.
- 2 hours ago 26 Apr 26, 9:00am -
newUS-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: 'Everything Will Be Peanuts' If Iran Gets Nuclear Weapons, Says Trump
Trump Cancels Witkoff, Kushner's trip to Pakistan, says 'Iran can call US'
- 2 hours ago 26 Apr 26, 8:40am -
newTrump Evacuated After Shots Fired at DC Event; Shooter Detained
A witness said they heard security yell outside in the corridor at an individual to stop before a commotion and a series of gunshots.
- 3 hours ago 26 Apr 26, 7:32am -
newInfosys Dividends: How Yield Compares With TCS, Wipro, HCLTech? Check Details
Infosys paid Rs 48 dividend for FY26. See how its dividend yield compares with TCS, Wipro and HCLTech based on latest market prices.
- 4 hours ago 26 Apr 26, 6:10am -
newCoal India Q4 Preview: Profit Seen Lower As Realisations Offset Weak Volumes
Coal India Q4 Preview: The key earnings driver this quarter is expected to be realisation rather than volume growth.
- 5 hours ago 26 Apr 26, 6:00am -
newFour In 10 HDFC Bank Customers Are Under 40. What That Reveals?
Four in 10 HDFC Bank customers are under 40, showing a shift in India's banking base. Here is why younger customers matter for future growth.
- 5 hours ago 26 Apr 26, 6:00am -
newEPL 2025-26 Points Table: Arsenal Return To The Top With 1-0 Win Over Newcastle, Title Race Set To Go Down To The Wire
Arsenal reclaim top spot after a narrow 1-0 win, however Manchester City remain firmly in contention with a game in hand as the Premier League title race looks set for an epic shootout.
- 10 hours ago 26 Apr 26, 12:29am -
newIPL 2026 Points Table: SRH Pull Off 229 Chase Despite Sooryavanshi's Record Ton To Leapfrog RR
Sunrisers Hyderabad complete the season double over Rajasthan Royals as they chase down 228 with five wickets and nine balls to spare at Jaipur.
- 11 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 11:51pm -
newISL 2025-26 Points Table: BFC vs MCFC Ends Goalless; Mohun Bagan Biggest Winners With Game In Hand
FC Goa and Mumbai City FC are tied on 19 points, while Bengaluru FC remain on 16, giving Mohun Bagan SG the opportunity to extend their one-point lead at the top with a game in hand.
- 12 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 10:56pm -
newLa Liga 2025-26 Points Table: Barcelona Within Touching Distance Of Title After Getafe Win As Real Madrid Slip Up
Real Madrid's late stumble means Barcelona could be crowned champions next week, if the Galacticos are beaten by Espanyol.
- 12 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 10:56pm -
newFormer ENHYPEN Star Heeseung Debuts As Evan, Stuns With Blond Transformation
His agency, Belift Lab, had earlier stated that Heeseung aka 'Evan' chose to leave after developing a clearer vision for his music.
- 12 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 10:37pm -
newThis Weekend's OTT Picks: Marty Supreme, If Wishes Could Kill, 24 And More — Movies And Series To Watch
Apex, Greenland 2 Migration and Nukkad Naatak will also be among the movies, series that will release on OTT platforms this week.
- 12 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 10:23pm -

newWill Kevin Warsh Cut Rates After Taking Over As Fed Chief? What We Know So Far
Policy uncertainty clouds rate outlook even as tax-efficient perks like car leases gain traction among high-income earners.
- 12 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 10:17pm -
newUCO Bank Q4 Results: Net Profit Up 22% To Rs 801 Crore, Declares Final Dividend
UCO Bank's provisions were at Rs 326 crore, down from Rs 663 crore on a yearly basis.
- 12 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 10:07pm -
newBhooth Bangla Box Office Collection Day 9: Akshay Kumar's Film Sees Dip Despite Weekend, Mints This Amount
The Priyadarshan directorial has earned Rs 3.75 crore on Day 9, taking its India net to Rs 93.90 crore and gross to Rs 111.63 crore.
- 13 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 9:44pm -
newIPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Smashes 37-Ball 103, Becomes Youngest To 1,000 T20 Runs - Watch
The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals prodigy followed up his third 15-ball fifty with a record-laden century against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Jaipur.
- 13 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 9:38pm -
newUS-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates:Trump Cancels Witkoff, Kushner's Trip To Pakistan, Says 'Iran Can Call US'
Shortly after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi landed in Pakistan, Tehran ruled out direct talks with US officials during the visit.
- 13 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 9:32pm -

IBN

newVedanta Demerger Explained: What May 1 Record Date Means For Investors
Vedanta to demerge into focused entities, record date May 1 2026 with ex date April 30, listings seen in 4 to 8 weeks
- 42 mins ago 26 Apr 26, 9:53am -
newJoined Govt Service After 2004? How NPS 2026 Will Change Your Salary And Pension
Centre notifies NPS Rules 2026 for post 2004 central staff, clarifying salary link, 10 percent employee and 14 percent government contributions, interest on delays, etc.
- 2 hours ago 26 Apr 26, 8:53am -
newPetrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Latest Fuel Rates In Major Cities On April 26
India keeps petrol, diesel prices unchanged on April 26, 2026, government rejects reports of a hike as fake news, amid volatile global crude due to Middle East tensions
- 2 hours ago 26 Apr 26, 8:23am -
newGhaziabad Real Estate: How Infrastructure Growth Is Driving Property Boom In The Region
The Delhi-Meerut Expressway, metro expansion, Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System, and new flyovers have significantly reduced travel time between Ghaziabad and Delhi-Noida.
- 19 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 3:21pm -
newWho Is Ashok Kumar Lahiri, New Vice-Chairperson Of NITI Aayog? All You Need To Know
With the appointment, Lahiri is expected to become the number two in the government think tank after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who serves as its Chairperson.
- 21 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 2:05pm -
newAxis Bank Q4 Results: Net Profit Slips 0.6% To Rs 7,071 Crore, NII Rises 5%; Re 1 Dividend Declared
Axis Bank Q4 Results: Its net interest income (NII) in January-March 2026 increases 5 per cent YoY to Rs 14,457 crore.
- 21 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 1:35pm -
newITR Filing 2026: These Two Documents Will Tell You All Key Transactions You Did Last Year; Know About AIS, AS26
AIS is broader and focuses on reported income and transactions, Form 26AS is narrower and mainly focuses on tax credits available against your PAN.
- 22 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 1:00pm -
newNifty Prediction For Monday, April 27: More Weakness Ahead? Know Key Triggers, Support And Resistance Levels
Analysts say the markets may stay volatile and news-driven, with investors tracking US-Iran tensions, Brent crude movement, Q4 earnings and global market cues closely.
- 23 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 11:50am -
newNPS: Is Your Entire Money Invested In Stock Market? All You Need To Know About National Pension System
NPS does allow exposure to equities, but your money is typically spread across multiple asset classes such as equities, corporate debt, Gsec and alternative investments.
- 24 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 10:50am -
RBI Cancels Paytm Payments Bank Licence: What It Means For Customers, Wallets And Deposits
With this move, Paytm Payments Bank can no longer carry out banking business in India.
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 10:31am -
RBI Cancels Banking Licence Of Paytm Payments Bank Ltd; Details Here
With this move, Paytm Payments Bank can no longer carry out banking business in India.
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 9:30am -
Paytm Says No Financial Impact After Paytm Payments Bank Licence Cancelled by RBI
Paytm says it has no exposure to Paytm Payments Bank and does not have any material business arrangements with the entity.
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 9:27am -
Gold, Silver Prices Fall: Check 22K and 24K Rates In Your City On April 25
Gold and Silver Rates In India Today, April 25: In Mumbai, the price of 24-carat gold declines to Rs 1,54,050 per 10 grams, while 22k gold is available at Rs 1,41,210 per 10 grams.
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 9:20am -
Are Banks Open Or Closed Today, Saturday, April 25? Check Bank Holidays This Month
Are Banks Open Or Closed Today? As April 25 is the fourth Saturday of the month, banks will remain closed across the country.
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 8:37am -
India's Forex Reserves Jump To $703.3 Billion; Gold Holdings Climb To $122.1 Billion
Gold holdings, a key component of the reserve basket, increase by $790 million during the week to reach $122.133 billion.
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 8:17am -

TCS vs Infosys vs HCLTech vs Wipro vs Tech Mahindra: AI Push Reshapes Hiring As IT Jobs Turn Cautious in FY26
Combined net headcount movement across TCS, Infosys, HCLTech, Wipro and Tech Mahindra turned negative in FY26, with overall headcount declining by 7,389 employees.
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 8:01am -
Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Latest Fuel Rates In Major Cities On April 25
Crude prices have been highly volatile in recent days due to ongoing conflict, will petrol, diesel prices be hiked? Check city-wise rate list
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 7:50am -
Jio Platforms Q4 Profit Rises 13% To Rs 7,935 Crore; ARPU Improves To Rs 214
For the quarter ended March 31, Reliance Jio's net profit rises 13 per cent year-on-year to Rs 7,935 crore, compared with Rs 7,022 crore in the same period last year.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 8:46pm -
Reliance Retail Posts 10.8% Rise In Q4 Revenue; FY26 Profit Climbs To Rs 13,842 Crore
For the quarter ended March 2026, Reliance Retail's gross revenue rises 10.8% year-on-year to Rs 98,232 crore, compared with Rs 88,620 crore in the corresponding period last year.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 8:39pm -
RIL Posts Record FY26 Profit Of Rs 95,754 Crore; Consumer Businesses Offset Energy Headwinds
RIL Q4 Results: Its revenue increases 12.9 per cent to Rs 3,25,290 crore, driven by broad-based growth across oil-to-chemicals, telecom and retail operations.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 8:34pm -
Why Did Share Market Fall Today? Key Factors Behind Sensex, Nifty Crash On April 24
Markets under pressure: Nifty falls 275 points to 23,897.95 after slipping below 24,000, while Sensex tumbles 999.79 pts to 76,664.21.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 7:11pm -
Raghav Chadha, AAP Leader Who Has Joined BJP, Has A Net Worth of...
Raghav Chadha's assets reportedly include a house worth Rs 36 lakh, gold valued at around Rs 4.94 lakh, and bonds and shares worth nearly Rs 6 lakh. Know his total net worth:
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 6:29pm -
Why Has JPMorgan Downgraded India Equities To 'Neutral'? Nifty Target Pegged At 27,000 By 2026-End
Despite the recent drop, Indian equities still trade at a significant premium to peers like Korea, Brazil, China, Mexico and South Africa, according to JPMorgan.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 5:24pm -
Hindustan Zinc Q4 Results: Vedanta Group Firm Declares Rs 11 Dividend; Check Record, Payment Dates
Hindustan Zinc approves a first interim dividend of Rs 11 per equity share on the face value of Rs 2 each, translating into a 550 per cent payout.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 4:23pm -
Sensex Tanks 983 Points, Nifty Ends Below 23,900; India VIX Spikes 6%
The benchmark indices, Nifty50 and Sensex, opened on a weak note as investors weighed ongoing tensions in West Asia
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 3:44pm -
Infosys Grants Rs 52 Crore ESOPs To CEO Salil Parekh; Employee Salary Hikes On Hold
Infosys has approved stock incentives worth about Rs 52 crore for its chief executive officer and managing director, Salil Parekh
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 3:04pm -
JPMorgan Chase Downgrades India To Neutral, Cuts Nifty Target By 10%
JP Morgan has downgraded Indian equities to “neutral” from “overweight,” citing rich valuations relative to other emerging markets
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 2:46pm -
Sensex Slides 2,660 Points In 3 Days; Rs 9 Lakh Crore Wealth Wiped Out; Key Factors Behind The Fall
The Indian stock market extended its losing streak for the third consecutive session on Friday, April 24, with benchmark indices
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 2:29pm -
Nike Layoffs 2026: Why Is Global Retail Giant Sacking 1,400 Employees Or 2% Workforce?
Nike Layoffs 2026: The latest round of job cuts will affect workers mainly in the company's technology division across North America, Asia and Europe.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 1:24pm -
AI Threat Review: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Meets Banks, Orders Cybersecurity Steps Amid Anthropic Mythos Concerns
The meeting assumes significance amid concerns around the Claude Mythos AI model by Anthropic, which has claimed it has found vulnerabilities in many major operating systems.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 12:34pm -
Trump Effect: How Policy Swings Are Driving Market Extremes
Analysis found that Trump-linked policy actions were responsible for all 5 of stock market’s best days and all five of its worst days during this period
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 12:12pm -
Where Do The World’s Ultra-Rich Live? Check India’s Position In The Top 10
From the US to India, here’s a breakdown of the top 10 countries by ultra-rich population and key trends driving wealth growth.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 11:58am -
RBI Proposes New Wallet Rules: What Could Change For Paytm Wallet, Gift Cards, Transit Cards Users | Explained
Under the draft RBI norms, general-purpose wallets, like Paytm Wallet, Amazon Pay Wallet and PhonePe Wallet, may be allowed to hold balances up to Rs 2 lakh. All you need to know:
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 11:37am -
Infosys Shares Fall 5% To Hits 5-Year Low After Weak FY27 Guidance; What Should Investors Do?
Infosys shares declined 3.5% to a 52-week low of Rs 1,198.80 on the BSE on Friday, April 24, tracking weak cues
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 11:35am -
India Weighs Chabahar Stake Transfer To Iranian Entity Ahead Of US Sanctions Deadline: Report
A proposal has been worked out under which India Ports Global Ltd will sell its holding in India Ports Global Chabahar Free Zone (IPGCFZ) to an Iranian entity, as per a report.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 10:44am -
TCS, Infosys, HCL, Wipro Crash Over 3.5%: Why Are IT Stocks Falling Today? Know Key Factors
Infosys falls nearly 4% to Rs 1,191.10, emerging as one of the top laggards among large-cap IT counters. TCS slips 2.42%, while HCL Technologies declines 2.49% to Rs 1,222.40.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 10:14am -
Gold, Silver Prices Fall: Check 22K And 24K Rates In Your City On April 24
Gold and Silver Rates In India Today, April 24: In Mumbai, the price of 24-carat gold slips to Rs 1,53,540 per 10 grams, while 22k gold is available at Rs 1,40,740 per 10 grams.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 9:36am -
Bengaluru To Allow Online Liquor Delivery? Karnataka Panel Suggests Major Excise Shift
A Karnataka panel has proposed regulated online liquor sales, including home delivery, claiming it could boost transparency, curb tax evasion and modernise excise systems
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 9:10am -
Meta Plans Fresh Job Cuts, Freezes Hiring As AI Spend Rises; What We Know So Far
Meta Platforms is preparing to cut around 8,000 jobs—roughly 10% of its workforce—with layoffs expected to begin on May 20
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 9:05am -
Global Property Prices: How Much Space $1 Million Gets In Top Cities
Curious about housing costs? This guide to the most expensive cities shows what $1 million gets you globally.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 8:48am -
Sensex, Nifty Seen Opening Cautious Amid Oil Surge, US-Iran Tensions; RIL, Infosys Shares In Focus
Stock market is likely to open on a cautious note on Friday, tracking mixed global cues, rising crude oil prices, and escalating geopolitical tensions
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 8:23am -
Meta, Microsoft Plan Cuts, Buyouts That May Affect 23,000 Jobs Amid AI Push
Meta Platforms and Microsoft are planning workforce reductions and buyout programmes that could impact up to 23,000 employees
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 7:39am -
Hollywood's Biggest Shake-Up In Years: What Warner Bros-Paramount Deal Means For You
Warner Bros-Paramount Deal: The plan is to merge Paramount+ with Warner Bros' HBO Max into a single, combined streaming platform- one that would house everything.
- 2 days ago 23 Apr 26, 11:10pm -
Where Do The World’s Ultra Rich Live? India Among Fastest Growing Wealth Hubs, US Tops List
The US remains the world’s top hub for ultra-wealth, while India’s rising millionaire class signals a broader shift in global capital creation.
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 7:45pm -
Infosys To Hire 20,000 Freshers This Year, Says CFO
Infosys plans to hire around 20,000 fresh graduates this year
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 5:50pm -
Infosys ADR Falls 5.6% After IT Major Gives Cautious Growth Outlook For FY27
Infosys ADR was down 5.6% to $12.75 in US premarket trading, after it projects constant currency revenue growth of 1.5-3.5% for FY27, lower than its earlier guidance of 3-3.5%.
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 5:46pm -
Infosys Q4 Results: Net Profit Rises 21% QoQ to Rs 8,501 Crore; Rs 25 Dividend Declared
Infosys Q4 Results: For FY27, Infosys projects constant currency revenue growth of 1.5-3.5 per cent, compared with its earlier guidance range of 3-3.5 per cent
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 5:41pm -
Infosys Q4 Dividend: IT Major Declares Dividend Of Rs 25 Per Share; Check Record Date, Payment Date
Infosys, major Indian software exporter, declared dividend for Q4FY26 on Thursday, April 23.
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 5:19pm -
Meet Barbara Corcoran, Shark Tank Judge Who Turned Heartbreak Into $66 Million Success
Barbara was in a relationship with someone she trusted personally and professionally. He was her boyfriend and business partner.
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 5:15pm -
Rupee Declines 33 Paise To Below 94 Mark Against US Dollar: Why Is Indian Currency Falling?
At interbank forex market, rupee opened at 94.03 against the US dollar. During the session, it touched intraday high of 93.98 and slipped to low of 94.17 before settling at 94.11.
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 4:45pm -
Factory Recovery Boosts India's Private Sector Growth In April, Shows PMI
HSBC's flash India Composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), put together by S&P Global, rises to 58.3 in April from 57.0 in March.
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 4:08pm -
Sensex Slides 850 Points, Nifty Below 24,200; Know Key Reasons Behind Why Did Market Fall Today
Sensex, Nifty fall as Brent crude rises for the fourth straight session, nearing $104 per barrel, weighing on market sentiment.
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 3:46pm -
Sensex Slips 852 Points, Nifty Below 24,200 Amid Stalled US-Iran Talks, Hormuz Closure
The Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex traded lower in the morning session as oil prices extended gains following fresh tensions in the Strait of Hormuz
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 3:46pm -
8th Pay Commission: Employee Union Seeks Rs 72,000 Minimum Salary, 4x Fitment Factor
BPMS submits memorandum seeking major overhaul in pay structure, allowances and revision formula ahead of 8th Pay Commission recommendations.
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 3:23pm -
Are Credit Card Rewards Taxable? What You Need To Know Ahead Of ITR Filing 2026
Most credit card rewards are treated as discounts and not taxed, but cash conversions, business linked rewards or large gift classified benefits may be taxable
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 3:15pm -
India's Crude Oil Production Falls For 11th Straight Year, Gas Output Also Slips
Domestic crude production drops to 28 million tonnes in FY26, while natural gas output declines for second consecutive year; ageing fields and weak discoveries remain key concerns.
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 2:51pm -
Buying A Home In India? Experts Share Key Checks To Avoid Costly Mistakes
Experts say Indian homebuyers must go beyond price, stressing legal due diligence, financial planning, builder credibility, site inspection, clear agreements and home insurance
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 2:34pm -
WhatsApp Announces Prepaid Mobile Recharge Feature In India, Powered by PayU
The new feature, powered by PayU, is being rolled out in phases on Android and iOS and will be available to all users over the coming weeks, according to a statement.
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 2:30pm -
Jobs, AI, Subsidies: Bernstein’s Open Letter To PM Modi Raises Red Flags For India’s Growth
Bernstein warns Narendra Modi on job risks from AI, weak manufacturing, subsidy politics, lagging agriculture and energy dependence, urges reforms
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 2:25pm -
Nippon India Mutual Fund Starts Investor Awareness Campaign To Increase Retail Participation
Nippon India Mutual Fund (NIMF) announced on Tuesday that it has started an investor awareness campaign to encourage more retail investors
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 2:16pm -
Dubai Property Market Sees First Price Drop Since Pandemic As Iran War Hits Demand In UAE
Dubai home prices fell in March for the first time since 2020, while residential sales and transactions weakened amid geopolitical tensions and softer investor sentiment.
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 2:04pm -
Shiv Ratan Agarwal’s Rise: School Dropout To Rs 13,430 Crore Bikaji Foods International
From Class 8 to building a multi-billion-rupee empire, his journey remains one of India’s most inspiring entrepreneurial success stories
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 1:42pm -
Bikaji Founder Shiv Ratan Agarwal Passes Away At 75
Bikaji Foods International on Thursday announced the demise of its founder, Shiv Ratan Agarwal, who passed away on April 23, 2026
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 1:33pm -
Suburban Train Project: Will Land Issues Derail Bengaluru’s 2026 Rail Plan?
Land delays threaten Bengaluru’s suburban rail 2026 deadline, stalling the Hebbal-Yelahanka-Devanahalli stretch. Real estate in Sarjapur and KR Puram is also hit
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 1:12pm -
“Only 30% Investors Trade”: Nithin Kamath Flags Reality Of India’s F&O Market
Despite concerns around speculative activity in futures and options (F&O), Kamath noted that actual participation remains limited
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 1:04pm -

Moneycontrol

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance to focus on growing absolute VNB amid slump in FY24
In its Q4FY24 results, the company#39;s VNB fell 19.45 percent to Rs 2,227 crore for FY24
- 23 Apr 24, 10:36pm -
Tata Elxsi Q4 net profit, revenue decline QoQ; firm declares dividend of Rs 70 per share
The net profit was down 4.6 percent quarter-on-quarter compared to the October to December period of FY24 and 2.32 percent against the March quarter of FY23
- 23 Apr 24, 6:51pm -
ICICI Pru Life Q4 net profit falls 26% to Rs 174 cr, insurer announces dividend
Net premium income rose to Rs 14,788 crore
- 23 Apr 24, 6:26pm -
Cyient DLM#39;s profit after tax in FY24 surges 93%
For the full year, the company#39;s revenue stood at Rs 1,192 crore, which was 43.2 percent higher compared to the same period of the past financial year
- 23 Apr 24, 5:56pm -
Tata Consumer Q4 net profit falls 19% to Rs 217 cr, firm declares dividend of Rs 7.75 per share
Revenue increased 8.5 percent to Rs 3,927 crore in the three months ended March 31.
- 23 Apr 24, 4:27pm -
Tata Consumer Q4 net profit falls 19% to Rs 217 cr, firm declares dividend of Rs 7.75 per share
Revenue increased 8.5 percent to Rs 3,927 crore in the three months ended March 31.
- 23 Apr 24, 4:27pm -
Hindustan Unilever Q4 Preview: Price cuts, slow demand, regional competition to hurt topline
The hike in royalty payments to parent Unilever are likely to adversely impact HUL#39;s EBITDA margins, say experts
- 23 Apr 24, 4:05pm -
LTIMindtree Q4 Preview: Lower pass-through revenue seen impacting growth marginally
A compilation of estimates suggests the company#39;s Q4 FY24 net profit is projected to decline by 2.2 percent quarter on quarter to Rs 1,143.1 crore
- 23 Apr 24, 3:51pm -
LT manufactures hydrotreating reactor for refinery in Mexico
The reactor has been dispatched for Mexico from the company#39;s A M Naik Heavy Engineering Complex at Hazira in Gujarat.
- 23 Apr 24, 2:47pm -
Air India enters into codeshare pact with Japan#39;s All Nippon Airways
With the codeshare, effective for travel from May 23, Air India and All Nippon Airways passengers can fly to their desired destination by combining those flights between India and Japan with a single ticket.
- 23 Apr 24, 2:44pm -
Razorpay announces #39;UPI Switch#39; in partnership with Airtel Payments Bank
Boosting success rates by 4-5 per cent, the solution is designed to handle up to 10,000 transactions per second (TPS) at any given time, according to a release.
- 23 Apr 24, 2:42pm -
Stellantis India to hike vehicle prices by up to Rs 17,000 from April 30
This price increase will result in an increment ranging from Rs 4,000 to Rs 17,000 across the models, the company said in a statement.
- 23 Apr 24, 2:17pm -
Juniper Green Energy, Tata Power sign PPA for 85 MW hybrid project in Maharashtra
"The project is the first wind-solar energy project for the company. It will utilize both wind and solar resources by combining 51 MW of wind energy and 34 MW of solar power," Juniper Green Energy said in a statement.
- 23 Apr 24, 1:40pm -
Juniper Green Energy, Tata Power sign PPA for 85 MW hybrid project in Maharashtra
"The project is the first wind-solar energy project for the company. It will utilize both wind and solar resources by combining 51 MW of wind energy and 34 MW of solar power," Juniper Green Energy said in a statement.
- 23 Apr 24, 1:40pm -
WeWork Global in talks to sell entire 27% stake in WeWork India
Bengaluru-based real estate firm Embassy Group, which holds the remaining 73 per cent stake in WeWork India, might also dilute some shareholdings to raise funds, they added.
- 23 Apr 24, 1:38pm -

Reuters India

Carnival sees more pain after posting $4.4 billion loss
Carnival Corp reported a record $4.4 billion in quarterly losses on Thursday, as the COVID-19 pandemic crippled the world's biggest cruise operator and forced it to take major write-downs on the disposal of now redundant ships.
- 18 Jun 20, 11:31pm -
Fed's Mester says it could take two years for economy to return to pre-Covid levels
It could take a year or two for the U.S. economy to return to levels seen before the pandemic, Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank President Loretta Mester said on Thursday.
- 18 Jun 20, 11:05pm -
U.S. EPA receives 52 new petitions for retroactive biofuel blending waivers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has received 52 new petitions for retroactive biofuel blending waivers that, if granted, would help bring oil refiners into compliance with a court ruling from this year, EPA data showed on Thursday.
- 18 Jun 20, 11:04pm -
S&P 500 muted as virus cases rise, jobless claims weigh
The S&P 500 was little changed on Thursday as coronavirus infections picked up again in parts of the United States and data showed an elevated level of weekly jobless claims, lending weight to predictions of a prolonged economic recovery.
- 18 Jun 20, 11:04pm -
World's ultra-wealthy go for gold amid stimulus bonanza
As stock markets roar back from the coronavirus-led rout, advisers to the world's wealthy are urging them to hold more gold, questioning the strength of the rally and the long-term impact of global central banks' cash splurge.
- 18 Jun 20, 11:03pm -
U.S. gasoline demand recovery falters as refiners ramp up output
A recovery in demand for gasoline in the United States, the world's largest market for the motor fuel, hit a plateau last week as coronavirus cases surged in some states, undercutting refiners' efforts to ramp up low fuel production.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:58pm -
Bank of England to remove any portraits of former governors linked to slave trade
The Bank of England said on Thursday it would remove any portraits still on display within the 325-year-old central bank of former governors or directors with links to the slave trade.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:57pm -
LATAM Airlines says operations to plunge 50% by year´s end
LATAM Airlines Chief Executive Roberto Alvo said on Thursday he expects the region´s largest carrier to be operating at half of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2020, and that a full recovery was unlikely for at least 3-4 years.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:55pm -
PM Johnson tells Macron: Brexit talks cannot stretch into autumn
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told French President Emmanuel Macron that it does not make sense to extend talks on a post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union into autumn, a statement issued by Johnson's office said on Thursday.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:55pm -
Robinhood trading app experiences outage, back online
Robinhood Markets Inc, the fintech startup credited with helping popularize trading with millennials, said on Thursday it experienced a major trading outage and that while its systems were back online, it was still working to resolve the problem.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:54pm -
U.S. labor market improvement stalling; second wave of layoffs seen
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week, but the pace of decline has stalled amid a second wave of layoffs as companies battle weak demand and fractured supply chains, supporting views that the economy faces a long and difficult recovery from the COVID-19 recession.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:52pm -
Ford's redesigned F-150 pickup will offer greater connectivity, sleeper seat
Ford Motor Co next week will show the next generation of its brawny F-150 pickup truck that offers a new sleeper-seat feature and over-the-air software updates in a machine Ford is counting on to help pay off coronavirus-related debts.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:50pm -
Chanel warns virus impact will linger on luxury sector
The luxury industry will feel the fallout from the coronavirus crisis for the next two years if not longer, Chanel's chief financial officer said on Thursday, warning the French fashion label's 2020 revenues and profit would be significantly hit.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:33pm -
OPEC+ pushes for compliance, undecided on oil cut extension
An OPEC+ panel pressed countries such as Iraq and Kazakhstan on Thursday to comply better with oil cuts and left the door open for extending or easing record production curbs from August.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:33pm -
Gold slips as U.S. jobless claims fall, China claims outbreak contained
Gold eased on Thursday after data showed lower jobless claims in the United States and on reports Beijing was bringing its latest coronavirus outbreak under control, but mounting infections globally limited losses for the safe-haven metal.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:23pm -

London faces up to former role insuring Atlantic slave trade
London is facing up to its role in insuring the slave trade as part of a sweeping global reassessment of history and racism.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:21pm -
Wirecard scrambles to find missing $2.1 billion as loan crunch looms
Wirecard's auditor has refused to sign off its 2019 accounts over a missing $2.1 billion, sending its shares down more than 60% as the German payments firm said the delay could cause billions in loans to be called in as soon as Friday.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:18pm -
Diplomacy in the time of coronavirus: Johnson and Macron trade bows, thumbs up
Standing apart on either side of a strip of red carpet outside Number 10 Downing Street, Prime Minister Boris Johnson and French President Emmanuel Macron demonstrated the unusual reality of international diplomacy in the coronavirus era.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:17pm -
Startup led by ex-Goldman Sachs HR chief launches diversity and inclusion index
Eskalera, a technology startup led by Goldman Sachs former human resources head Dane Holmes, has launched an index to measure corporate diversity and inclusiveness, the firm said on Thursday.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:14pm -
UK says EU trade deal will be difficult if no progress before October
Britain warned the European Union on Thursday that it would be difficult to conclude a Brexit free trade deal by the end of the year unless broad agreement had been reached by October.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:14pm -

Live Mint - Money

new₹8,500 crore inflows in a month: Why multi-asset allocation is winning big in FY26
The investor who started a SIP into a multi-asset fund two years ago didn't need to predict interest rates or time gold's rally or call the bottom on small-caps. The fund did the navigating.
- 58 mins ago 26 Apr 26, 9:37am -
newGrowth vs dividend option in equity mutual funds explained: Which one should you choose?
While growth allows you to reap the benefits of compounding, the dividend option, which is now called IDCW (Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal) provides you with regular income.
- 1 hour ago 26 Apr 26, 9:34am -
newNothing ever happens. That’s why most traders lose
An open-source bot that blindly bets “No” on every prediction is quietly outperforming most traders. The lesson for F&O punters and active investors is deeply uncomfortable.
- 3 hours ago 26 Apr 26, 7:24am -
newMarket slump hits SIP returns. Time to worry or stay put?
As markets slide and short-term SIP returns turn negative, should investors hit pause — or let rupee cost averaging do its job?
- 4 hours ago 26 Apr 26, 7:00am -
newITR Deadlines: A complete guide to filing, penalties, and correction windows
The Income Tax Department has notified ITR forms for AY 2026-27. Taxpayers can file belated, revised, or updated returns. Key deadlines for advance tax and TDS payments are crucial for compliance to avoid penalties and interest.
- 12 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 10:44pm -
newCan capital gains on stocks be shown as business income to avoid tax if total income is under ₹12 lakh?
Reclassifying trading profits as business income may lower tax liabilities for some investors. This classification depends on factors such as trading frequency and intent. Taxpayers must consistently apply their chosen classification to avoid disputes with the Income Tax Department during audits.
- 14 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 8:12pm -
newOvertime rules in India: What the new labour codes say about your rights
India's new labour codes consolidate 29 laws into four, establishing rules for working hours, overtime pay, and worker protections. Employers must pay double for overtime, and all workers, regardless of designation, are entitled to wage protections.
- 15 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 7:43pm -
newUS Child Tax Credit: What to expect in 2026
The Child Tax Credit provides a dollar-for-dollar reduction in tax liability for dependents under 17. The OBBB introduces a maximum credit of $2,200 per child for 2026, with unchanged income limits and specific IRS requirements for claiming.
- 15 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 7:18pm -
newWhy US Social Security payout will be delayed in May 2026? When will the payments come?
Social Security payments for May will be delayed due to the calendar, not policy changes. Payments will be issued on May 13, 20, and 27 based on recipients' birthdates.
- 16 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 7:04pm -
newWill Kevin Warsh cut rates as Fed chair? Should consumers anticipate immediate relief for mortgages, auto loans?
Warsh faces significant obstacles to cutting rates, including surging gas prices fueling inflation and skepticism regarding his political autonomy
- 16 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 6:18pm -
newAre car lease and driver salary component in your CTC taxable? All you need to know
Car leases and driver salaries can provide tax-efficient salary structures for employees. Tax regulations allow these perks to be taxed at lower values, according to experts.
- 17 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 5:23pm -
newRBI proposes new digital wallet rules — here's how it plans to increase security, ease refunds, among others
The RBI is revising the framework for Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) to enhance security, improve customer protection, and support long-term growth. All proposed measures explained here.
- 20 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 2:19pm -
new₹50,000 is enough for Europe! Greece, Portugal and 3 other beautiful destinations you can actually afford
Europe offers diverse travel experiences, but budget-friendly destinations like Romania, Portugal, Slovenia, Slovakia, and Greece allow for affordable trips
- 21 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 1:33pm -
newEven in heavy debt, these savings remain protected from creditors | What the law says
Loans can lead to debt, but Indian law protects certain savings like EPF, PPF, and NPS from creditors. These funds ensure long-term financial security during financial distress, safeguarding families from losing their assets.
- 21 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 1:13pm -
newHRA exemption rules: Income Tax Department explains how rent, salary, and city determine tax savings
The Income Tax Department clarified that claiming HRA exemption does not guarantee significant tax savings. Benefits depend on rent paid, salary structure, and city type, with specific conditions for claiming exemptions. Details here.
- 22 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 12:39pm -

newHidden ‘room rent’ clause in health insurance can cost you thousands | Expert explains
A minor room upgrade during hospitalisation can result in thousands in deductions for related, non-room expenses
- 23 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 11:42am -
Zero income tax nations: Dubai, Monaco, Bahamas and more on the list
Countries like Dubai and Qatar do not impose personal income taxes, instead generating revenue through VAT and other fees. This model allows them to maintain tax-friendly environments while still funding government services.
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 8:36am -
5% annual SIP step-up can boost your retirement corpus by more than ₹83 lakh. Here's how
With a step-up SIP, an investor can increase their SIP amount annually as their annual income grows and accumulate a higher retirement corpus compared to a regular SIP.
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 7:03am -
RBI revokes Paytm Payments Bank licence: But what happens to your Paytm Wallet, UPI, and account now?
The RBI cancelled Paytm Payments Bank's license for non-compliance, stating it harmed depositors' interests. The central bank assured users their funds are safe and the Paytm app will continue normal operations.
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 6:33am -
Investing after 45: 5 smart ways to balance safety, growth and retirement planning
Investing at 45 demands a smart balance between safety and growth, combining equities, insurance, and disciplined asset allocation to beat inflation and secure a stable, comfortable retirement future.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 6:34pm -
Physical gold vs gold ETF vs SGB vs digital gold: How tax differs across yellow metal investment modes in India
Gold investments in India include physical gold, ETFs, SGBs, and digital gold, each differing in taxation and structure. Here's how each asset is taxed in India.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 5:59pm -
Why health insurance claims get rejected and what CSR really means: Top insurers ranked by claim settlement ratio
Health insurance in India plays a crucial role in financial protection, as rising health care costs and the risk of claim rejections make clarity on coverage, exclusions, and the claim settlement ratio essential for better decision-making.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 5:10pm -
EPF pension claims: Bombay High Court rules employees can't be penalised for employer lapses, sets aside rejection
The Bombay High Court on 18 April addressed petitions against pension rejection under the Employees’ Pension Scheme, ruling that employees should not be penalised for employers' lapses. Full details here.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 3:31pm -
How credit card inactivity affects your credit score and why regular usage supports a strong credit profile
Stop ignoring your credit card; credit score health depends on activity, not inactivity. This article explains how credit card usage habits shape credit score, credit utilisation and long-term financial stability.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 1:34pm -
Quietly moving away from physical gold: ClearTax's Archit Gupta explains how Indians are changing how they invest
This Akshaya Tritiya, gold purchases in India reached ₹20,000 crore, but physical sales weakened, according to ClearTax's chief executive. Many transactions were made through old gold exchanges, and digital and ETF investments increased.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 1:24pm -
NPS withdrawal options explained: Lump sum, annuity and phased withdrawal choices
The National Pension System (NPS) enables individuals to save for retirement with flexible withdrawal options. Recent rules enhance flexibility for both government and corporate employees, allowing different withdrawal percentages.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 12:52pm -
How to report cybercrime in India: Step-by-step guide to filing and tracking complaints
A cybercrime or a financial fraud can strike instantly, but fast action matters. This guide explains how to report a cybercrime in India through the cybercrime portal and track your complaint for quicker resolution and safety.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 11:42am -
Your credit score may not matter soon. Here’s what AI looks at instead
AI is transforming credit underwriting by shifting from fixed rules to behavior-based predictions, allowing lenders to assess real financial behavior through cash flow and alternative data, thereby including unserved borrowers while emphasizing the need for ethical monitoring to prevent bias.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 10:35am -
Market correction made mid- and small-caps attractive, says Edelweiss MF's Bhattacharya
A staggered investment approach and long-term investment horizon can help to navigate volatility in this segment
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 9:01am -
New online gaming rules come into effect from May: Here's what changes for you, how money games are impacted
India's online gaming rules, effective 1 May establish a framework to differentiate between money games and permissible e-sports. Here's what changes for you with new user safety features, regulatory authority, and mandatory registration for certain games.
- 2 days ago 23 Apr 26, 11:54pm -
Income-tax returns: What is the difference between exemption, deduction and tax rebate when filing ITR?
Indian residents must file income-tax returns and report earnings from various sources. We breakdown of some of the important terms you need: difference between deductions, exemptions and rebate.
- 2 days ago 23 Apr 26, 11:14pm -
I-T slabs: Check tax rates for old and tax regime amid changes to salary breakup due to new labour laws
While the new labour law has altered salary structures, affecting in-hand pay and tax implications, choosing between the new and old tax regimes depends on applicable tax slabs and deductions.
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 9:20pm -
How multi-asset funds use smart diversification in equity, debt and gold for stable growth
Investors can consider multi-asset funds for stability as market volatility rises, using diversification across equities, debt and gold to balance risk and improve long-term wealth-creation potential.
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 8:57pm -
Top 5 fixed income options for senior citizens: Check interest rates, payout, key highlights
Investment in fixed income schemes provides a good and steady pad up to your pension stream with regular payouts and is an attractive option at a time when active earnings from employment have tapered.
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 6:27pm -
India’s new labour codes decoded: Early impact, key shifts and what lies ahead
Five months after implementation, India’s four new labour codes reflect evolving changes in wages, safety and social security, with outcomes depending on effective coordination, compliance and alignment across industries and states.
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 5:36pm -

Live Mint - Companies

newNissan Is Betting on ‘China Speed’ to Get Back on Its Feet
Nissan Motor Co. is counting on China to reverse its fortunes after headwinds in the US and Japan left the carmaker searching for a way to regain its footing.
- 1 hour ago 26 Apr 26, 9:22am -
newAvataar Venture Partners expects three IPOs from first two funds by 2028
The growth-stage investor is pivoting toward deeptech and AI for its $400 million third fund, even as it targets a string of public listings to return capital from its first vehicle.
- 4 hours ago 26 Apr 26, 7:00am -
newIDFC First Bank says ₹590 crore fraud impact behind it, sees strong FY27 growth
The lender said new business remained unaffected during the March quarter, though profit fell sequentially after it fully expensed the fraud hit and incurred higher costs.
- 13 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 9:34pm -
newTransition at Sonata: Rajsekhar Datta Roy is new CEO as Samir Dhar steps down
Sonata haild Roy for being instrumental in guiding the company's AI-first evolution. He has led efforts in advancing a Responsible AI approach, the company said.
- 13 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 9:30pm -
newAxis Bank frontloads FY27 provisions amid West Asia war uncertainty
The private-sector lender set aside a one-time ₹2,001 crore buffer in Q4, citing macro and geopolitical risks, even as higher provisions weigh on profit and margins face near-term pressure.
- 14 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 8:57pm -
newIndigo denies claims of banning sindoor, tilak; cautions against sharing ‘fabricated’ documents online
IndiGo's grooming policy has sparked controversy over alleged bans on religious symbols like sindoor and mangalsutra. The airline said the viral guideline circulating online is incorrect.
- 19 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 3:24pm -
Ficci flags audit rule change proposal in Companies Act, warns of higher costs, reduced expertise
Ficci has urged the government to drop a proposed three-year ban preventing audit firms from offering non-audit services to former clients. It said the move would raise costs, limit expertise for large companies and force reliance on smaller audit firms.
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 7:00am -
$40 Billion from Google. $25 Billion from Amazon. Anthropic is now the most fought-over AI company on Earth
Google has committed up to $40 billion to Anthropic, days after Amazon pledged $25 billion, confirming the Claude maker as the AI industry's most coveted startup.
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 6:18am -
Elon Musk vs Sam Altman: US Court drops fraud allegations against OpenAI, but biggest AI trial of the decade is still on
A US judge has dismissed Elon Musk's fraud claims against OpenAI and Sam Altman, but his $134 billion lawsuit over breach of charitable trust heads to trial Monday.
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 5:32am -
APCO in talks to sell Z-Morh tunnel in J&K to Alpha Alternatives for $267 mn
The 6.5-km- tunnel, which ensures uninterrupted military logistics and year-round civilian access to Ladakh by bypassing an avalanche-prone stretch, was built at ₹2,400 crore and inaugurated in 2025.
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 5:31am -
Altman apologizes after OpenAI failed to alert police before Tumbler Ridge killings
Altman apologizes after OpenAI failed to alert police before Tumbler Ridge killings
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 3:08am -
Charter Shares Fall Most Ever After Disappointing Results
Charter Communications Inc. shares fell the most ever after the company reported “underwhelming” quarterly results.
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 12:34am -
Lodha Developers targets ₹24,000 crore in housing sales in FY27
The company recorded a 21% year-on-year jump in revenue from operations to ₹16,676 crore in FY26 compared to ₹13,779.5 crore in the preceding year, on account of sustained sales through the year, according to a stock exchange filing late Friday evening.
- 1 day ago 24 Apr 26, 10:57pm -
JioStar's quarterly profit drops 53% as ad slowdown, content costs weigh
India's largest media company’s fourth-quarter revenue from operations rose 21.4% quarter-on-quarter to ₹8,372 crore, while its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization fell to ₹827 crore from ₹1,303 crore in the three months through December 2025.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 10:14pm -
Reliance Retail posts record revenue as profit inches up 0.5% in March quarter
Reliance Retail reported steady earnings growth and its highest-ever quarterly revenue in Q4FY26, even as margins slipped and analysts flagged pressure on operating leverage amid rapid scale-up across stores, e-commerce and FMCG.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 9:45pm -

IndusInd Bank eyes FY27 growth reset after crisis-hit year as profit returns in March quarter
IndusInd Bank expects loan and deposit growth to align with the industry in FY27 after a year of stress in derivatives and microfinance, though war-related uncertainty keeps the near-term outlook cautious.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 9:20pm -
Noida Airport names Nitu Samra interim CEO
The move follows the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), denying clearance to its Swiss CEO Christoph Schnellmann
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 9:10pm -
Reliance Q4 profit dips 13% as war-hit O2C drags, retail and Jio steady
India’s most valuable company reported a consolidated profit of ₹16,971 crore, marginally above the consensus estimate of ₹16,944 crore of six analysts polled by Bloomberg. Consolidated revenue grew 13% year-on-year (y-o-y) to ₹2.99 trillion.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 9:09pm -
Jio Platforms Q4 profit rises 13%, Arpu flat on no tariff hike
Subscriber additions, rising data usage and broadband traction power Jio’s Q4 performance, even as higher finance costs cap profit growth ahead of its planned 2026 IPO.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 8:01pm -
IKS Health eyes US rural healthcare leadership with TruBridge acquisition
IKS Health on Thursday announced the acquisition of TruBridge Inc, a Nasdaq-listed provider of healthcare technology solutions for rural and community hospitals, for up to $565 million.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 7:49pm -
Silver surge, weak rupee drive 67% jump in Hindustan Zinc Q4 profit
Higher silver realizations, currency tailwinds and stronger volumes lifted Q4 earnings, even as output mix shifts towards zinc and silver production lagged guidance.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 7:35pm -
Reserve Bank of India cancels licence of Paytm Payments Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled Paytm Payments Bank's license, limiting its operations to existing withdrawals and loan referrals. The bank is barred from new deposits following ongoing regulatory issues, and the RBI plans to seek its winding up in court.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 7:17pm -
JLR's biggest US recall raises cost, reputational risks
The recall adds to mounting pressures on the Tata Motors-owned luxury carmaker, which is grappling with a cyberattack hit, higher US tariffs and a sharp drop in North America sales.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 6:50pm -
Volatile gold slows Bluestone’s FY27 store expansion pace
Bluestone Jewellery and Lifestyle now expects a more measured pace of expansion of about 20% annually, well short of its FY27 500-store target.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 6:37pm -
Did Kriti Sanon quit as CCO of her beauty brand? Hyphen's social media post sparks buzz
Kriti Sanon had announced the launch of the brand on her 33rd birthday in 2023. Sanon had taken to Instagram to unveil the brand.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 4:56pm -
KPMG to cut 10% of its audit partners in US to streamline operations as voluntary retirement plan fails
Collectively, layoff announcements by Meta, Microsoft and Nike have led to cutting down of over 24,000 jobs in the US in a single day.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 4:27pm -
ReNew to invest ₹4,200 crore in 6.5GW solar ingot-wafer unit in Andhra Pradesh
The plant is likely to be commissioned within 24 months and create over 2,100 direct and indirect jobs.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 2:23pm -
Ralph Lauren, Lanvin double down on India luxury market growth amid global slowdown
Ralph Lauren India and Lanvin Group are expanding cautiously but strategically, betting on digital influence and cultural localisation to unlock India’s luxury consumption story.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 1:49pm -
Mahindra-backed Classic Legends revs up premium bike push with new launches
Classic Legends was founded in 2018 by the Mahindra Group along with Thareja and Boman Irani of Rustomjee Group to reintroduce iconic motorcycles, including Jawa, and Yezdi, and launch new premium classics. Mahindra owns 60% in the bike brand, with the remainder divided between Thareja and Irani.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 5:00am -
Musk sounds cautious tone on robotaxis amid slower-than-expected rollout
TESLA-ROBOTAXI/ (PIX):Musk sounds cautious tone on robotaxis amid slower-than-expected rollout
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 1:41am -
Meta, Microsoft Look to Trim Workforces Amid Heavy AI Spending
Meta Platforms Inc. and Microsoft Corp. have both taken drastic actions to trim their workforces in an effort to streamline their operations and offset heavy spending on artificial intelligence.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 12:23am -
Ryan Roslansky steps down as LinkedIn CEO, signals next phase under Satya Nadella’s AI push
Ryan Roslansky has confirmed that Dan Shapero will take charge as CEO of LinkedIn, highlighting the company’s focus on scaling talent amid rapid AI transformation.
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 10:14pm -
Reliance Enterprise Intelligence appoints Parminder Singh as Chief Executive Officer
Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Ltd has appointed Parminder Singh as CEO to accelerate enterprise AI adoption in India. With Reliance holding a 70% stake and Facebook the remainder, Singh aims to leverage Meta's AI and Reliance's infrastructure to create a leading AI partner for Indian businesses.
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 9:52pm -
IKS Health acquires TruBridge Inc for upto $565 million
The deal, through IKS Health’s US subsidiary, will be funded by a loan of up to $670 million secured for a five-year term from Citibank, Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan Chase.
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 9:33pm -
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approve $110 billion sale to Paramount Skydance
According to preliminary vote counts released on Thursday (April 23), a strong majority of Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders supported the sale of the company at $31 per share.
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 9:02pm -

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newBuy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends three stocks to buy on Monday — 27 April 2026 - Mint
Buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends three stocks to buy on Monday — 27 April 2026 MintWeekly Wrap: NIFTY50 cracks 1.9%, SENSEX loses 1,829 pts this week; Infosys, HCL Tech among top laggards UpstoxMarkets slump for 3rd day on surging oil prices, massive selling in IT stocks; Sensex drops 1k points The HinduD-Street bears brunt of elusive US-Iran truce The Economic TimesSensex slides 1k points on oil surge, Rupee fall The Times of India
- 2 hours ago 26 Apr 26, 8:52am -
new2 New Kia Premium Hybrid Cars Launching Soon In India - Gaadiwaadi.com
2 New Kia Premium Hybrid Cars Launching Soon In India Gaadiwaadi.comAfter New Seltos, What? Kia's Future Plans Detailed CartoqKia Sorento Spied Testing: India Launch in 2026 CarWaleKia Sorento Hybrid India Launch Details – 1.6L Turbo, AWD Expected Car LeloUpcoming Kia SUVs You Should Wait For! MotorOctane
- 2 hours ago 26 Apr 26, 8:30am -
newDCM Shriram Fine Chemicals Limited Publishes Postal Ballot Notice for Shareholder Voting - scanx.trade
DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals Limited Publishes Postal Ballot Notice for Shareholder Voting scanx.trade
- 3 hours ago 26 Apr 26, 7:08am -
newMaruti Suzuki Hustler- What To Expect? - MotorOctane
Maruti Suzuki Hustler- What To Expect? MotorOctane
- 11 hours ago 26 Apr 26, 12:00am -
newBessent casts potential new swap lines as boost to dollar’s role - Moneycontrol.com
Bessent casts potential new swap lines as boost to dollar’s role Moneycontrol.comBessent defends U.S. dollar swap lines as Iran war harms global finances CNBCExclusive | U.A.E. Asks U.S. About a Wartime Financial Lifeline WSJDonald Trump says administration weighing currency swap with UAE The HinduUS Treasury Secretary Bessent says Gulf, Asian allies request swap lines Al Jazeera
- 13 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 10:05pm -
newTell us what you need to invest more: FM Sitharaman to India Inc - The Economic Times
Tell us what you need to invest more: FM Sitharaman to India Inc The Economic TimesFM signals Covid-style relief, asks industries to make in India The Times of IndiaNirmala Sitharaman urges Indian firms to invest in AI domestically NewsBytes'Will shield vulnerable sections from price pain, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman The Economic Times
- 13 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 9:33pm -
newIran War Effect: More Buyers Are Choosing Electric Cars - Cartoq
Iran War Effect: More Buyers Are Choosing Electric Cars CartoqFuel price concerns drive EV demand, share in new car sales up at 5.1% in March The Economic Times4 EV Infrastructure Stocks Powering India's Electric Mobility Growth EquitymasterElectric vehicles: Delhi EV subsidy shift raises public transport focus Deccan Herald7th Edition of RIDE ASIA Inaugurated at New Delhi Cityairnews
- 14 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 9:02pm -
newFed Up With High Prices, Americans Are Importing Homes Directly From China - NDTV
Fed Up With High Prices, Americans Are Importing Homes Directly From China NDTVView Full coverage on Google News
- 14 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 8:25pm -
newQ4 Results Highlights: IDFC First Bank Asset Quality Improves, India Cements Swings To Profit - NDTV Profit
Q4 Results Highlights: IDFC First Bank Asset Quality Improves, India Cements Swings To Profit NDTV ProfitAxis Bank Q4FY26 net profit marginally down at Rs 7071 crore on prudential provisions The Times of IndiaAxis Bank Q4 net profit slips marginally to ₹7 071 crore The HinduIndia's Axis Bank misses profit forecast on lower trading income, approves $2 billion equity fundraise ReutersQ4 Results 25th Apr Live: AXIS Bank, IDFC First Bank, India Cements, RBL Bank, SBFC Finance, UCO Bank…
- 15 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 7:26pm -
newIs Trump playing the markets via US-Iran war? 'He has it in a chokehold' | World News - Hindustan Times
Is Trump playing the markets via US-Iran war? 'He has it in a chokehold' | World News Hindustan TimesThe insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency BBCTraders placed over $1bn in perfectly timed bets on the Iran war. What is going on? The GuardianSuspicious Oil Trades Before Trump Ceasefire Posts: CFTC Investigation Launched - News and Statistics IndexBoxHot Copy: Manipulate to accumulate NEXT.io
- 15 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 7:14pm -
newVacancies, Promotions, Transfer Policy, Regularisation: Prolonged Non-Compliance by RRB Managements Raises Concerns - Thekanal
Vacancies, Promotions, Transfer Policy, Regularisation: Prolonged Non-Compliance by RRB Managements Raises Concerns Thekanal
- 16 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 6:30pm -
newBMW F 450 GS Available in Two Colours - BikeWale
BMW F 450 GS Available in Two Colours BikeWaleBMW F 450 GS: Variants Explained BikeWaleBMW F 450 GS vs Honda NX500: Price and specification comparison Autocar IndiaBMW Launches F 450 GS in India The Times of IndiaBMW F 450 GS Vs KTM 390 Adventure S: 3 German Wins, 2 Austrian Edges NDTV
- 16 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 6:12pm -
newPopular Japanese SUV Coming To India For The First Time! - MotorOctane
Popular Japanese SUV Coming To India For The First Time! MotorOctaneNew 7-Seater Japanese SUV – Key Details Revealed! MotorOctane7 New Nissan Cars And SUVs For India: Tekton To Patrol CartoqNissan’s Next Big Launch In India To Be Tekton Midsize SUV Gaadiwaadi.com🚙 Nissan Patrol May Appear in Indian Showrooms Soon indiaherald.com
- 17 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 6:00pm -
new9 Stocks To Buy For Long Term: Motilal Oswal, Sharekhan bullish on Infosys, HCL Tech, PNB; up to 38% upside - Zee Business
9 Stocks To Buy For Long Term: Motilal Oswal, Sharekhan bullish on Infosys, HCL Tech, PNB; up to 38% upside Zee BusinessBrokerages initiate coverage on Suzlon, Groww, 5 other stocks with up to 28% upside. Do you own any? The Economic TimesTata Steel, AU Bank, BEL: Motilal Oswal picks 6 stocks to buy in May 2026 Business StandardMotilal Oswal rates ‘Buy’: 5 stocks with upto 27% upside potential financialexpress.comTop 10 stocks rated ‘Buy’ this week: Brokerages project 15% to…
- 17 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 5:42pm -
newMicrosoft wants its oldest employees out as it pushes for AI, seeks voluntary retirement - India Today
Microsoft wants its oldest employees out as it pushes for AI, seeks voluntary retirement India TodayMicrosoft plans first-ever voluntary employee buyout for up to 7% of U.S. workforce CNBCMicrosoft Plans First Voluntary Employee Buyout: Report NDTVMicrosoft Offers Buyouts to About 7% of US Workers Bloomberg.comMicrosoft Shifts to Buyouts Affecting 7% of U.S. Staff | Outlook Respawn Outlook Respawn
- 17 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 5:28pm -

newNew Mercedes GLC EV LWB Debuts In China – 6 Seater, 700 Km Range - RushLane
New Mercedes GLC EV LWB Debuts In China – 6 Seater, 700 Km Range RushLaneWhy the Mercedes GLC L EV Has Potential for India CarWaleMercedes steels itself for ’roller coaster’ competition in Chinese market By Reuters Investing.comMercedes-Benz stages four debuts at Auto China 2026 Automotive WorldMercedes Sees Prolonged Slump in China Demand on Poor Economy Bloomberg.com
- 18 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 4:31pm -
newIDFC First Bank Q4 Results: PAT grows 5% YoY to Rs 319 crore; NII up 16% - The Economic Times
IDFC First Bank Q4 Results: PAT grows 5% YoY to Rs 319 crore; NII up 16% The Economic TimesIDFC First Bank Q4 PAT rises 5% to ₹319 crore despite Haryana fraud incident The HinduIDFC FIRST Bank Q4-FY26 PAT up 5% at Rs. 319 crore, Normalized PAT excluding the isolated incident at Rs. 746 crore, up 145% YoY TheWire.inIDFC First Bank Q4 results: Net profit rises 4.9% to Rs 319 crore, asset quality improves Moneycontrol.comIDFC First Bank says ₹590 crore fraud impact behind it, sees s…
- 18 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 4:25pm -
newDalal Street Week Ahead: Nifty’s next big move hinges on support test; volatility set to stay high - The Economic Times
Dalal Street Week Ahead: Nifty’s next big move hinges on support test; volatility set to stay high The Economic TimesWill markets see more downside next week? Nifty has to trade above 23,600 for bulls to wrest control, say... Moneycontrol.comMarket Wrap: Nifty Slips Below 24,000; IT Stocks Drag, Traders Turn Cautious by GEPL Capital Ltd Investment Guru IndiaTrade setup for April 23: Can NIFTY50 defend 50 EMA level on Thursday? Check details UpstoxMarket Strategy: Nifty50 strong sup…
- 18 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 4:25pm -
newSingle successful cyberattack could disrupt markets at national scale, shake public confidence: FM - The Hindu
Single successful cyberattack could disrupt markets at national scale, shake public confidence: FM The HinduOne nation, one KYC need of the hour: Nirmala Sitharaman The Times of IndiaSitharaman asks Sebi to lead uniform KYC norms for seamless investor compliance Telegraph IndiaTechnology is reshaping trading, distribution and advice: SEBI Chairman Investment Guru IndiaSebi chairman: vision insight needed for markets says Pandey foundation day Deccan Herald
- 18 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 4:24pm -
newRenault To Launch 3 New Hybrid SUVs By 2027 - Car Lelo
Renault To Launch 3 New Hybrid SUVs By 2027 Car LeloRenault developing new 1.2-litre MPFi engine for Bridger Autocar IndiaRenault India Set to Expand its Lineup to 7 Models by 2030 CarWaleRenault Turns To India For Growth With Bridger SUV And Export Goals simplywall.st3 Upcoming Mid-Size SUVs From Renault Cartoq
- 18 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 4:16pm -
new3 Stocks in Which Mukul Agrawal Exited His Majority Stake in Q4 - Trade Brains
3 Stocks in Which Mukul Agrawal Exited His Majority Stake in Q4 Trade Brains
- 19 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 4:00pm -
newReliance Industries becomes first Indian firm to cross $10 billion annual profit - The Economic Times
Reliance Industries becomes first Indian firm to cross $10 billion annual profit The Economic TimesWest Asia war weighs on RIL results, Q4 profits decline 9% The Times of IndiaRIL profit declines 12.5% as West Asia war hits energy business Telegraph IndiaRIL Q4 PAT falls 13% to ₹16,971 crore, oil & gas business takes a hit The HinduReliance Industries posts record annual profit and revenue; quarterly earnings pressured by energy market... Moneycontrol.com
- 19 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 3:31pm -
newOracle to Snap: 4 billion-dollar giants cut thousands of jobs for AI push in first 4 months of 2026 | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Oracle to Snap: 4 billion-dollar giants cut thousands of jobs for AI push in first 4 months of 2026 | Hindustan Times Hindustan Times20,000 job cuts at Meta, Microsoft raise concern that AI-driven labor crisis is here CNBCMeta Tells Staff It Will Cut 10% of Jobs in Push for Efficiency Bloomberg.comMeta, Oracle, and Microsoft lay off 46,750 employees in just one month India TodayWhether It's 'Disruption' or 'Renormalization,' AI Is Killing Tech Jobs—And It's Not Done Yet Yahoo Fi…
- 19 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 3:13pm -
newReliance Jio Prepaid Data Packs, Including New and Refreshed Cricket Packs Detailed: April 2026 Edition - TelecomTalk
Reliance Jio Prepaid Data Packs, Including New and Refreshed Cricket Packs Detailed: April 2026 Edition TelecomTalkReliance Jio Youth and Gaming Plan with FanCode, free Gemini Pro announced: Check price, data and... Moneycontrol.comJio unveils ₹459 Youth and Gaming plan with Gemini Pro NewsBytesJio introduces Rs 149 recharge plan with JioHotstar and 30-day validity India TV NewsJio, Airtel Or Vi: Which Telecom Offers The Cheapest Yearly Plan In 2026 ABP News
- 20 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 3:04pm -
new‘Critical circumstances’: US imposes 123% preliminary anti-dumping duty on Indian solar imports; industry - The Times of India
‘Critical circumstances’: US imposes 123% preliminary anti-dumping duty on Indian solar imports; industry The Times of IndiaUS Imposes 123% Anti-Dumping Duty on Indian Solar Imports TheWire.inUS Department of Commerce sets 123% anti-dumping duty on India solar cells and panels Telegraph IndiaWaaree Energies and Other Solar Stocks Fall by up to 5% Today; Here’s Why By Trade Brains Investing.com IndiaUS Sets Preliminary Antidumping Duties on Solar Cells from India Mercomindia.…
- 20 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 2:46pm -
newTop 10 Bikes FY26 - Splendor, Shine, Pulsar, Apache, Classic, Platina, Bullet - Gaadiwaadi.com
Top 10 Bikes FY26 - Splendor, Shine, Pulsar, Apache, Classic, Platina, Bullet Gaadiwaadi.com
- 20 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 2:24pm -
newTVS Sales Breakup March 2026 – Jupiter, Apache, XL, iQube, Raider, Ntorq, Radeon - RushLane
TVS Sales Breakup March 2026 – Jupiter, Apache, XL, iQube, Raider, Ntorq, Radeon RushLane
- 21 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 1:23pm -
new₹0.14 to ₹35: Multibagger FMCG Stock Turns ₹1 Lakh into ₹2.5 Cr in Just 5 Years - Trade Brains
₹0.14 to ₹35: Multibagger FMCG Stock Turns ₹1 Lakh into ₹2.5 Cr in Just 5 Years Trade Brains
- 22 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 12:30pm -
newFII exodus deepens in 2026 at Rs 1.75 lakh crore as April outflows swell to Rs 43,967 crore; FOMC next tri - The Economic Times
FII exodus deepens in 2026 at Rs 1.75 lakh crore as April outflows swell to Rs 43,967 crore; FOMC next tri The Economic TimesFPIs turn net sellers for the week, dump ₹344 crore on Friday even as debt inflows offer cushion BusinessLineFIIs net sell shares worth Rs 8,828 crore, DIIs net buy Rs 4,701-crore equities on April 24 Moneycontrol.comFIIs withdraw ₹1.75L crore from Indian markets in 2026 NewsBytesFIIs net sell equities worth ₹17,140 crore in a week; DIIs cushion markets w…
- 22 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 12:15pm -
newTop 15 Most Sold EVs March 2026 - Windsor, XEV 9S, Punch EV, e Vitara, BE6 - Gaadiwaadi.com
Top 15 Most Sold EVs March 2026 - Windsor, XEV 9S, Punch EV, e Vitara, BE6 Gaadiwaadi.com
- 22 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 12:11pm -
newNew Royal Enfield Scram 450 Launch Planned In 2027 - RushLane
New Royal Enfield Scram 450 Launch Planned In 2027 RushLaneRoyal Enfield Scram 450 In Works, India Launch Likely In 2027 NDTVRoyal Enfield Planning To Launch Multiple New Bikes & EVs - Here's What We Know Gaadiwaadi.comRoyal Enfield Scram 450 to arrive in 2027 Autocar IndiaComing Soon: 3 New Bikes From The Royal Enfield Himalayan Family Cartoq
- 22 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 12:08pm -
newFD rate up to 8% for senior citizens investing for three years; Know list of banks - The Economic Times
FD rate up to 8% for senior citizens investing for three years; Know list of banks The Economic TimesSenior citizen FD rates April 2026: Up to 7.4% returns—compare SBI, PNB, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank Zee Business444-day Special FD offered by top Indian banks April 2026: Check interest rates for general, senior citizen Zee NewsBank fixed deposits are offering up to 8%. Should you invest in them?| Business News Hindustan TimesTop 5 fixed income options for senior citizens: Check interest…
- 23 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 11:13am -
newTop 5 Undervalued Midcap Stocks to Keep an Eye On - Trade Brains
Top 5 Undervalued Midcap Stocks to Keep an Eye On Trade Brains9 mid-cap stocks trading below their industry average PE The Economic TimesSuzlon Energy, Waaree Renewables, Satvik To IEX | 5 Mid, Small-Cap Stocks Below Industry Average P/E GoodreturnsTube Investments of India - Valuation Check: 9 midcap stocks trading well above industry PE The Economic Times
- 24 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 11:00am -
newJPMorgan downgrades Indian stock market to neutral from overweight. 5 reasons why - The Economic Times
JPMorgan downgrades Indian stock market to neutral from overweight. 5 reasons why The Economic TimesJ.P.Morgan downgrades India equities to 'neutral' on oil-led earnings risks, higher valuations ReutersDalal Street outlook: JP Morgan downgrades Indian equity markets to neutral; shares worst case scenario The Times of IndiaHSBC downgrades India to 'underweight' as oil shock clouds earnings recovery The HinduJP Morgan downgrades India equities to Neutral, bets on Asia tech amid AI-led…
- 24 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 10:52am -
newAfter years of failed attempts to get staff to retire early, KPMG announces to lay off 10% of its audit p - The Times of India
After years of failed attempts to get staff to retire early, KPMG announces to lay off 10% of its audit p The Times of IndiaKPMG and EY demote partners in end of job-for-life model Financial TimesKPMG to cut about 10% of its US audit partners after early retirement plan falls short People Matters - HR NewsKPMG to cut 10 pc of US audit partners amid global AI-driven layoffs Telangana TodayKPMG cuts 100 audit partner roles, says need to align team skills and size India Today
- 24 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 10:47am -
newNCDRC: Fire Insurance Claim Can't Be Repudiated On Mere Suspicion Without Proof Of Fraud - Live Law
NCDRC: Fire Insurance Claim Can't Be Repudiated On Mere Suspicion Without Proof Of Fraud Live Law
- 24 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 10:43am -
newMarket Outlook: Rupak De’s top 3 trading stock picks for the week ahead - The Economic Times
Market Outlook: Rupak De’s top 3 trading stock picks for the week ahead The Economic TimesIn war, anything can happen; in investing, only management matters. 6 stocks from different sectors with u The Economic TimesStock Picks of the Week: Top 5 stocks showing strong score improvement and 36% upside | LIST ET NowStock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 28% The Economic TimesMarket Trading Guide: Buy Dr Reddy’s Laboratories…
- 24 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 10:42am -
New Mercedes CLA Electric India Launch Price Rs 55 L - Up To 792 Km Range - RushLane
New Mercedes CLA Electric India Launch Price Rs 55 L - Up To 792 Km Range RushLaneCLA EV Infotainment System Image, CLA EV Photos in India CarWaleMercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 250 Plus Launch Edition On Road Price (Electric(Battery)), Features & Specs, Images CarDekhoMercedes-Benz launches new CLA BEV at ₹55 lakh, gets 400 pre-bookings ET AutoMercedes-Benz India to raise car prices in July citing forex NewsBytes
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 10:18am -
Mahindra Group appoints Shuchi Suri as Executive Vice President – Mahindra Experiences - Exchange4Media
Mahindra Group appoints Shuchi Suri as Executive Vice President – Mahindra Experiences Exchange4MediaMahindra appoints former Unilever executive Shuchi Suri as EVP – Mahindra Experiences ET AutoMahindra appoints Shuchi Suri as EVP to lead Experiences unit Indian Television Dot ComMahindra Group appoints Shuchi Suri to lead new experiences function Adgully.comMahindra Brings In Shuchi Suri To Lead New ‘Experiences’ Vertical BW Auto World
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 10:07am -
One in four smartphones made in India comes from homegrown manufacturers as exports power growth - The Economic Times
One in four smartphones made in India comes from homegrown manufacturers as exports power growth The Economic Times28% of mobiles in India made by domestic cos The Times of IndiaIndia's smartphone production was on the rise in 2025, but strong headwinds await - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.comIt’s Time for India to Aim Higher and Move Beyond Electronics Assembly Business TodayMake in India Initiative Boosts Smartphone Production, Exports RS Web Solutions
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 9:59am -
Rs 2.5 lakh crore wiped out: Why Nifty IT just recorded its worst week since 2020 - The Economic Times
Rs 2.5 lakh crore wiped out: Why Nifty IT just recorded its worst week since 2020 The Economic TimesIT majors' shares fall following mixed results, weak outlook The Economic TimesIT Sector Outlook: How Much More Can The BSE IT Index Get Beaten Down? BusinessLineIT stocks are falling, should you invest in tech funds now? Moneycontrol.comTop gainers and losers, April 24: Infosys tanks 7%, TCS falls 5%, Tech Mahindra down 4%; check list Upstox
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 9:37am -
India Makes Big LPG Move To Plug West Asia Supply Gap - Times Now
India Makes Big LPG Move To Plug West Asia Supply Gap Times NowIndia resorts to LPG spot buying to bridge West Asia supply gap The Times of IndiaIndia Pushes Refineries To Full Throttle As Cooking Gas Crunch Worsens Amid Iran Conflict: Report SwarajyamagLPG, PNG prices today: Check domestic, commercial cylinder rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, other India.ComGovernment ensures 100% gas supply for PNG, CNG users; flags panic buying The Tribune
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 8:23am -
Reserve Bank of India Cancels Banking Licence of Paytm Payments Bank - News On AIR
Reserve Bank of India Cancels Banking Licence of Paytm Payments Bank News On AIRUPSC Mains Current Affairs for 25 April 2026 Vajiram & RaviCAIT hails RBI decision to cancel Paytm Payments Bank licence, seeks probe ETLegalWorld.comPaytm Bank loses permit as RBI cancels licence over norm violations Telegraph IndiaRBI’s action on Paytm Payments Bank Limited has no financial impact and strong momentum, says company The Hindu
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 7:53am -
US justice dept closes criminal investigation into Fed chief Jerome Powell, clearing hurdle for Trump nom - The Times of India
US justice dept closes criminal investigation into Fed chief Jerome Powell, clearing hurdle for Trump nom The Times of IndiaJustice department drops Powell probe, clears path for Warsh to lead Fed The Times of IndiaJeanine Pirro drops criminal probe of Jerome Powell CNNTillis urges DOJ to end Powell probe, clear way for Warsh The HillThe ‘Lasting Damage’ of Pirro’s Investigation of the Federal Reserve and Powell The New York Times
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 7:42am -
China acquired capacity to build 50 nuclear power reactors simultaneously: Official report - The Hindu
China acquired capacity to build 50 nuclear power reactors simultaneously: Official report The Hindu
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 7:06am -
Bengaluru's KIA to be one of four airport hubs, easing international air travel - The Times of India
Bengaluru's KIA to be one of four airport hubs, easing international air travel The Times of IndiaMinister Ram Mohan Naidu chairs high-level stakeholder meeting at Delhi Airport Press Information BureauCivil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu reviews Delhi Airport’s readiness for hub-and-spoke operations News On AIRIndia Eyes $1.4 Trillion Economic Impact, 16 Million Jobs From Hub-And-Spoke Aviation Push By 2047 SwarajyamagFuture of Air Travel is Here: Bengaluru’s Kempegowda Airpo…
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 7:03am -
97% Of Transactions Are Digital. So Why Does HDFC Bank Have 9,700 Branches? - NDTV Profit
97% Of Transactions Are Digital. So Why Does HDFC Bank Have 9,700 Branches? NDTV ProfitHDFC Bank Banks on Young Customers for Digital Growth WhalesbookFour In 10 HDFC Bank Customers Are Under 40. What That Reveals? NDTV ProfitHDFC Bank: 97% Digital Transactions, Strong Branch Network Fuels Growth Whalesbook
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 7:00am -
TCS, Infosys, HCLTech, Wipro, Tech M report muted FY26 hiring; workforce shrinks by 7,389 - Moneycontrol.com
TCS, Infosys, HCLTech, Wipro, Tech M report muted FY26 hiring; workforce shrinks by 7,389 Moneycontrol.comIndia's top five IT firms cut nearly 7,000 jobs in FY26 The Economic TimesTop 5 Indian IT companies shed nearly 7,000 jobs in FY26, reversing FY25 gains The Times of IndiaMajor Indian IT firms trim fresher hiring next financial year NewsBytesIndia’s IT firms see muted FY26 hiring, headcount drops by 7,389 | TCS laid off 12,000 people in FY26 | Inshorts Inshorts
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 6:46am -
India sets up SBI-led panel to assess risks from Mythos AI platform - BusinessLine
India sets up SBI-led panel to assess risks from Mythos AI platform BusinessLineBefore Mythos goes public, Indian IT also wants access The Economic TimesAnthropic’s Mythos Model Is Being Accessed by Unauthorized Users Bloomberg.comHas Anthropic’s Mythos made the cure worse than the disease? The HinduCybersecurity Risks: FM Calls for Vigilance Rediff MoneyWiz
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 6:34am -
$40 Billion from Google. $25 Billion from Amazon. Anthropic is now the most fought-over AI company on Earth - Mint
$40 Billion from Google. $25 Billion from Amazon. Anthropic is now the most fought-over AI company on Earth MintGoogle Plans to Invest Up to $40 Billion in Anthropic Bloomberg.comAnthropic and Amazon expand collaboration for up to 5 gigawatts of new compute AnthropicCathie Wood’s ARK buys Amazon stock, sells AMD and Rocket Lab Investing.com IndiaGoogle to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic; $10 billion cash now but sets 'Performance Targets' for next $30 billion The Times of…
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 6:18am -
Vedanta Demerger: How to trade the Anil Agarwal-led stock ahead of record date? - Mint
Vedanta Demerger: How to trade the Anil Agarwal-led stock ahead of record date? MintVedanta Demerger: Value Creation or Value Erosion? EquitymasterVedanta Sets 1 May 2026 as Demerger Record Date; Shareholders To Receive 1:1 Shares in Four New Entities MoneylifeShort Take: Vedanta F&O Reset On Demerger BusinessLineVedanta Demerger Explained: What May 1 Record Date Means For Investors News18
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 6:18am -
Oracle Data Center $16 Billion Financing Gets Over The Line - Bloomberg.com
Oracle Data Center $16 Billion Financing Gets Over The Line Bloomberg.comRelated Digital secures financing for $16 billion Oracle data centre in Michigan IndiatimesOracle-backed data centre bond faces investor skepticism over AI debt By Investing.com Investing.com IndiaOracle’s US$16b Michigan AI Campus Raises New Questions For Investors simplywall.stRelated Digital secures $16B for Michigan AI data center campus NewsBytes
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 5:30am -
US judge dismisses Musk's fraud claims in OpenAI case at his request, plans to proceed to trial - Reuters
US judge dismisses Musk's fraud claims in OpenAI case at his request, plans to proceed to trial ReutersThe unflattering secrets revealed so far in Elon Musk’s latest legal feud The Washington PostAhead of April 27 trial, Elon Musk withdraws fraud claims Sam Altman, Greg Brockman to streamline his goal of … The Times of IndiaU.S. JUDGE DISMISSES ELON MUSK'S FRAUD CLAIMS IN LAWSUIT AGAINST OPENAI AND SAM ALTMAN, PLANS TO PROCEED TO TRIAL ON MUSK'S OTHER CLAIMS news.cgtn.comMusk v.…
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 5:06am -
Gold prices set for weekly loss as oil, dollar rise amid high U.S.-Iran tensions - Investing.com
Gold prices set for weekly loss as oil, dollar rise amid high U.S.-Iran tensions Investing.comView Full coverage on Google News
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 2:57am -
IEA's Birol Says Iran War Will Permanently Cut Into Future Oil Demand - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
IEA's Birol Says Iran War Will Permanently Cut Into Future Oil Demand Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com‘The damage is done’: global oil crisis has changed fossil fuel industry for ever, IEA chief says The GuardianGlobal energy markets are on the verge of a disaster The EconomistWest Asia conflict could cause 120 bcm of LNG supply loss from 2026-2030, says International Energy Agency The HinduMiddle East crisis disrupts international natural gas markets and delays global LNG s…
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 1:15am -
Kharadi: SBI Establishes New LHO in Pune to Deepen Regional Focus, Tap Into High-Growth, Future-Ready Markets - Punekar News
Kharadi: SBI Establishes New LHO in Pune to Deepen Regional Focus, Tap Into High-Growth, Future-Ready Markets Punekar NewsContinue with human touch amid digital push, banks told The Times of IndiaConsumption sustaining growth; predictable support essential for GDP expansion: Finance Minister The HinduBanks’ steady support key to growth: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Telegraph IndiaState Bank of India shifts Maharashtra Circle headquarter to Pune, bets on high-growth hub Mo…
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 12:21am -
Openai’s Gpt-5.5 Vs Claude Opus 4.7: Which Is Better? - Mashable India
Openai’s Gpt-5.5 Vs Claude Opus 4.7: Which Is Better? Mashable IndiaIntroducing GPT-5.5 OpenAIGPT-5.5 is generally available for GitHub Copilot The GitHub BlogOpenAI’s New GPT-5.5 Powers Codex on NVIDIA Infrastructure — and NVIDIA Is Already Putting It to Work NVIDIA BlogOpenAI offers $25,000 to anyone who can jailbreak its latest model GPT-5.5 The Economic Times
- 1 day ago 24 Apr 26, 11:01pm -
Brent Holds at $105 as Iran Talks Temper Rally - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
Brent Holds at $105 as Iran Talks Temper Rally Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comBreakingviews - Oil market's demand crunch is about to go global ReutersOil hits highest level since US-Iran ceasefire began, as conflict hurts Gulf crude production – as it happened The GuardianOil rises on concern over escalating Middle East tensions ET AutoOil prices mixed as U.S. and Iran expected to hold talks in Pakistan CNBC
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 8:57pm -
Reliance Jio IPO: Listing plans advancing steadily, says Mukesh Ambani - CNBC TV18
Reliance Jio IPO: Listing plans advancing steadily, says Mukesh Ambani CNBC TV18Reliance Jio IPO: "Advancing steadily towards listing", says Mukesh Ambani in Q4 commentary UpstoxJio Platforms profit rises 13% to ₹7,935 crore in Q4FY26 ET TelecomReliance Jio races ahead in FY26 as profit tops Rs 30,000 crore Indian Television Dot ComJio Platforms Q4 profit rises 13% on higher ARPU, growth in home broadband and digital services Moneycontrol.com
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 8:42pm -
Reliance’s retail biz storms Blinkit–Zepto turf as hyperlocal orders surge 4x in Q4 - The Economic Times
Reliance’s retail biz storms Blinkit–Zepto turf as hyperlocal orders surge 4x in Q4 The Economic TimesReliance Retail Q4 results: RIL vertical’s revenue soars 11% YoY, customer base grows to 387 million UpstoxReliance Retail FY26 revenue at Rs 3.7 lakh crore, hits 20,000 store milestone ET BrandEquityReliance Retail growth steady as quick commerce drives expansion The Economic TimesReliance Retail Expands Ajio Rush To 600+ Cities Inc42
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 8:11pm -
SEBI plans new capital rules for stock brokers, client base and balances to decide net worth - Moneycontrol.com
SEBI plans new capital rules for stock brokers, client base and balances to decide net worth Moneycontrol.comSEBI proposes new net worth framework for brokers linked to client base and funds ETLegalWorld.comIndia's markets regulator proposes to tighten variable net worth norms for brokers ReutersDomestic commercial vehicle industry to see record volume of 12.4 lakh units this fiscal: Crisil Moneycontrol.comSEBI proposes revamp of variable net worth norms for stockbrokers BusinessL…
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 6:17pm -
Planning To Buy Best-Selling Mahindra SUV? Wait! - MotorOctane
Planning To Buy Best-Selling Mahindra SUV? Wait! MotorOctaneView Full coverage on Google News
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 5:41pm -
How rising real estate prices in Pune are driving rapid growth in a suburb 25 km away - Zee Business
How rising real estate prices in Pune are driving rapid growth in a suburb 25 km away Zee BusinessPune Property Prices Surge, Homebuyers Rush To ‘This’ Area As City’s New Growth Hotspot PUNE PULSE
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 4:35pm -
Airlines Cancel Flights, Hike Ticket Prices As Jet Fuel Crisis Cripples Aviation - NDTV
Airlines Cancel Flights, Hike Ticket Prices As Jet Fuel Crisis Cripples Aviation NDTVBritish Airways warns of higher airfares as UK govt monitors oil price surge amid Iran war The Times of IndiaHow Jet Fuel Shortages Could Affect Summer Travel to Europe and Beyond The New York TimesWhat to know if your flight is canceled amid rising jet fuel costs Arab NewsWhich airlines are cancelling flights to UK over jet fuel shortages? BBC
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 4:33pm -
How is ethanol used in Sustainable Aviation Fuel? - The Hindu
How is ethanol used in Sustainable Aviation Fuel? The HinduGovernment Brings SAF-Blended Aviation Fuel Under ATF Control Order News On AIRE85 Ethanol Blended Petrol Rollout: Fresh Details Surface Cartoq'Catastrophic like the Air India crash': Kerala Congress on what may go wrong with ethanol blended ATF The Economic TimesThis week in Aviation: CEO hurdle, ethanol fuel push, Navi Mumbai delay Forbes India
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 3:39pm -

Zee Business

newSmall hydro power scheme prioritises reliable power generation in challenging terrains
The small hydro power (SHP) scheme marks a decisive policy intervention by the government to harness the unique strengths of small hydropower in the country’s clean energy journey.
- 1 hour ago 26 Apr 26, 9:29am -
newGurugram property price hike: The 75% circle rate reality check — where to invest before the premium gap closes
The 2026 circle rate revisions aren't uniform; they tell a story of where the Gurugram’s heart is moving. While established areas are seeing steady growth, the infrastructure corridors are witnessing explosive adjustments.
- 12 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 10:42pm -
newNortheast Frontier Railway steps up infrastructure upgrades to boost rail safety, reliability
System Integrity Testing has been carried out at seven stations across Katihar (Bihar), Alipurduar (West Bengal) and Tinsukia (Assam) divisions, while an extensive System Integrity Testing drive covering 32 level crossing gates has also been completed across all divisions.
- 14 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 9:05pm -
newDomestic investors’ participation in Indian equities touch record level: Report
Domestic ownership in the listed universe surged 40 basis points from the previous quarter. With the increase primarily driven by domestic institutions, which raised ownership by 58 basis points to 19.3 per cent. Direct household ownership rose 20 basis points.
- 18 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 4:07pm -
newAxis Bank clocks marginally dip in Q4 profit, NII jumps 5%
The lender had posted a net profit of Rs 7,118 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year (Q4 FY25), according to its latest stock exchange filing.
- 20 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 3:02pm -
newGST depends on each item, Not the combo pack: Tax Authority Rules
The ruling establishes a clear principle: the method of packaging has no bearing on how tax is calculated. Each item inside a combo pack retains its individual identity, and GST is applied to the value of each individual unit, not to the total value of the pack as a whole.
- 21 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 1:45pm -
newRichest 1% income share hits 40-year high, Data since 1910 shows
The richest one percent of people are earning a larger share of total income than at any point in the last four decades — and in India, the concentration is almost back to pre-independence levels. Data from the World Inequality Database tracking 1910 to 2024 shows a clear U-shaped pattern: inequality fell sharply between 1950 and 1980 due to deliberate government policies, then reversed after 1980 as liberalisation and globalisation concentrated gains at the top. The trend is global, consisten…
- 22 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 12:17pm -
newCentre to buy more wheat at MSP to help farmers weather freak rain shock
The all-India wheat production is projedted at 110.65 million tonnes, slightly above the 109.63 million tonnes produced in 2024-25, after factoring in recent weather damage, The Agriwatch Annual Wheat Survey for 2025-26 has said.
- 22 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 12:12pm -
newIndian stock markets fall sharply amid IT rout, West Asia tensions this week
On a weekly basis, headline indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower, falling 2.3 per cent and 1.9 per cent, respectively.
- 23 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 12:03pm -
Institutional flows in Indian equities driven by global news, DIIs remain strong
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continues to offload Indian equities. It remained net sellers during last week as it sold Rs 171.4 billion based on provisional exchange data.
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 10:25am -
SEBI allows FPIs to net same-day cash market trades to cut costs, boost efficiency
Under the new framework, FPIs will be allowed to use proceeds from sale transactions in the cash market on a given day to fund their purchase transactions on the same day, thereby requiring them to meet only the net fund obligation instead of settling each trade individually.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 8:47pm -
‘Normal LPG supply’: Over 17.83 lakh small cylinders sold in April
The 5 kg LPG cylinders are used by migrant workers in urban areas for cooking.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 6:51pm -
8th Pay Commission implementation soon? Key meeting in Delhi from April 28 to April 30
The 8th Central Pay Commission is holding stakeholder meetings in Delhi from April 28 to April 30, 2026. They'll discuss salary structures, pension benefits, and service issues with employee unions and associations. There's huge demand for meeting slots.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 5:20pm -
Disinvestment process of IDBI Bank to continue: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
The comments dispelled the uncertainty hanging over the privatisation of IDBI Bank, as the offers received in the earlier bidding round were below the reserve price fixed by the government. Consequently, the proposed transaction had to be called off last month.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 4:59pm -
AI won't steal your job... Until it evolves into THIS nightmare
Current AI tools like LLMs can assist with tasks but lack true understanding and creativity, so they are not a major threat to jobs yet. However, Vishal Mishra, Vice Dean for Computing and AI at Columbia University warns that future AGI could think, innovate, and potentially replace human roles across industries.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 4:26pm -

Sensex falls 983 points, Nifty slips below 24,000 as oil spike hits sentiment
The Sensex dropped 982.71 points, or 1.27 per cent, to close at 76,681.29, while the Nifty declined 275.10 points, or 1.14 per cent, to settle at 23,897.95.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 4:10pm -
Falling Rupee a buying opportunity for long-term investors: CEA Nageswaran
The decline comes as Brent crude prices stayed above USD 100 per barrel, driven by ongoing tensions in the Middle East that have disrupted energy supplies and raised concerns over inflation.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 2:18pm -
FM Sitharaman warns of ‘unprecedented’ risks from Anthropic’s Mythos AI, says banks must stay vigilant
The Finance Minister noted that while Indian banks remain resilient, the rapidly evolving nature of artificial intelligence requires greater vigilance.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 2:15pm -
2026 Range Rover Sport Autobiography launched in India at Rs 1.6 crore; bookings open
Range Rover announces the launch of the 2026 Range Rover Sport Autobiography in India with a more distinctive and sporty design.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 1:44pm -
Bengaluru jumped 32 places in the global luxury index, Mumbai cracked the top 10, India's property market is changing fast
This is the headline finding from Knight Frank's Wealth Report 2026, which tracks luxury housing prices across 100 cities worldwide and measures what one million US dollars can actually purchase in each market.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 1:31pm -

Live Mint - Opinion

newJapan sheds pacifism as global order begins to fracture
Japan abandons post-war restraints, Trump pressures NATO, US-Iran talks resume, and global supply chains tremble. A volatile week reshapes alliances from Asia to West Asia and beyond.
- 20 hours ago 25 Apr 26, 3:00pm -
Kapal Mehra: the man who aimed to be India’s polyester king but ended up with nothing
He once went head-to-head with Dhirubhai Ambani in India’s polyester wars. Licences, raids, currency shocks and policy turns followed — and Kapal Mehra’s empire collapsed into near-erasure.
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 7:00am -
Sorry AI, you’re just not human enough
Fatigue has already set in as AI-generated communication comes at us from every direction
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 26, 7:00am -
Bots in the real world: World AI models could deliver the humanoid robots seen in sci-fi movies
While the world fixates on chatbots, an AI race is underway to equip machines with spatial and global awareness. Nvidia, Tencent and others have developed ‘world models’ that can grasp the trajectory of a ball hit by a bat, for example. Who’ll win this market?
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 2:36pm -
Legal AI tools used by law firms have a propensity to hallucinate—can anything be done?
Yet another law firm has had to apologize for using citations hallucinated by AI in court. Jurisprudence can’t afford such goof-ups. Without some serious investment in fixing the problem, AI’s productivity promise will be eclipsed by its unreliability.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 2:07pm -
India’s open-code approach faces an AI stress test as new tools like Anthropic's Mythos expose hidden flaws
Anthropic, OpenAI and others have developed AI tools that can spot hidden gaps in software for fixing. India’s use of open-source software makes some of its public systems vulnerable. In banking, for example. How bad is the risk—and what can be done?
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 8:01am -
Mint Quick Edit | Oil above $100 makes the job of India’s monetary policymakers hard to envy
Oil’s back above $100 and the Indian economy’s Goldilocks comfort is fast ebbing away as hopes of war relief recede. RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee may be left with only bad options.
- 2 days ago 24 Apr 26, 7:00am -
Why I wouldn't leave my 59-year-old mom to her own devices
The youth have been the poster children for screen addiction, but now there are new kids on the block: the elderly. So rapidly is their screen time rising that 28-year-old children find their 59-year-old parents behaving in childlike ways. Can policy intervene?
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 3:47pm -
Strait of Malacca: will it be the next flashpoint in a war over seaborne cargo passage after Hormuz?
The Hormuz crisis shows how quickly chokepoints can be weaponized. With the Strait of Malacca exposed to tensions between the US and China, Asia must put up a unified front to keep this trade passage free of threats.
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 3:00pm -
As the AI race heats up, nations must join hands to restrain the five horsemen of an AI apocalypse
While Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, xAI and Meta charge ahead with powerful AI models, India’s Economic Survey proposes an AI Safety Institute to track and tackle AI risks. But any such body must have all major players in the race, including China.
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 2:30pm -
A fable of elephants and horses that bulls and bears of India’s stock market don’t want told aloud
When the two biggest market players—foreign and domestic institutions—want to sell the same assets at the same time, the story isn’t about prices but who’s on the other side of the trade. Will India’s SIP investors become the counterparty to a historic portfolio shift?
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 12:30pm -
Board chairs are not assembled from Ikea boxes: Corporate India must learn the art of succession
Shock exits mustn’t happen but they do. This should nudge companies to get their succession planning right. The chairperson’s role is pivotal, yet training often resembles Ikea instructions. Here are two traps that must be avoided.
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 12:01pm -
Rising sun 2.0: As Japan shrugs off its pacifist shackles, India could make significant gains
Tokyo is shedding its post-war pacifism and easing curbs on weapon exports. Given strong bilateral ties, India could access some high-tech defence equipment it may be willing to sell. Japan’s rise as a military power could also help reduce geopolitical bipolarity, which would suit New Delhi too.
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 7:30am -
Mint Quick Edit | Will Warsh resist Trump or end the Fed’s independence? The world will be watching
Grilled by US Senators, President Trump’s Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh rejected charges of being a ‘sock puppet.’ So, which way will he take the Fed if his appointment is confirmed? The dollar’s fate might be pegged on it.
- 3 days ago 23 Apr 26, 7:01am -
Microfinance needs reform more than credit backstops if India wants to avert another crisis in this sector
Liquidity support by the Centre may offer symptomatic relief, but India’s microfinance sector needs a structural recast. Without reforms to address recurring cycles of over-lending and loan stress, another credit guarantee package will only postpone the next crisis in this fragile sector.
- 4 days ago 22 Apr 26, 4:00pm -

Why American workers are in a rut: Employer concentration may have distorted the US labour market beyond repair
Too many job seekers chasing too few employers can create recession-like conditions in the labour market even without a GDP growth slump. Pin the problem on the monopsonic power of employers. It gets in the way of labour mobility and keeps wages down.
- 4 days ago 22 Apr 26, 3:00pm -
Trade uncertainty: India should forge a resilience alliance of neutral countries with common interests
As trade rules fall apart and geopolitical shocks disrupt supply chains, the WTO has been left as a hapless bystander. A resilience alliance could forge a network of trusted interdependence that serves mutual ends but leaves nobody vulnerable.
- 4 days ago 22 Apr 26, 2:01pm -
The wages of a K-shaped economy: India’s demographic dividend may be slipping away
Is it time to retire the ‘demographic dividend' from India's national narrative? Recent labour protests have put a spotlight on wage stagnation amid rising prices, but this could be a sign of worse to come if we can’t achieve less inequitable growth.
- 4 days ago 22 Apr 26, 12:30pm -
Devina Mehra: Investors beware—Part-truths could be more misleading than complete lies
Part-truths create the sort of over-confidence that often leads people to delude themselves. Tales about compounding, blue chips or market winners that don’t offer the full picture can let investors down worse than outright falsehoods. Examples abound.
- 4 days ago 22 Apr 26, 10:37am -
The RBI governor’s Princeton speech is spot on: India isn’t ready yet for full capital account liberalization
In matters of macro policy, going slow and steady is usually wiser. Full rupee convertibility for capital transactions may be a worthy goal, but it mustn’t be pursued at the cost of the economy’s stability. Robust policy often needs priority over what’s optimal.
- 4 days ago 22 Apr 26, 7:31am -
Mint Quick Edit | Will Tim Cook’s successor at Apple turn to chips and gizmos in the face of AI?
Tim Cook will step aside this year for John Ternus to lead the iPhone maker. Will a CEO change help Apple regain its inventive ways? Will hardware dominate software? What about its weak spot—AI? Its strategy could save or sink its future.
- 4 days ago 22 Apr 26, 7:01am -
A ceasefire will not prevent the Iran war’s economic harm
If the ceasefire fails the rally would be reversed and then some, because investors would have to price in a war that is resistant to peacemaking.
- 5 days ago 21 Apr 26, 4:22pm -
Leaps in quantum computing leaps may put DPI like Aadhaar and DigiLocker at risk if we don’t act quickly
Quantum advances have not broken heavy-duty encryption yet, but seem well on their way to expose what we’ve long kept confidential. India must race to upgrade the cryptographic safety of digital public infrastructure before we face cyber threats.
- 5 days ago 21 Apr 26, 4:00pm -
China's meteoric rise in pharmaceuticals threatens US supremacy but what about patients?
China’s ambitions in semiconductors and artificial intelligence draw global attention, but its dramatic emergence as an innovator in healthcare is a story in itself. Its breakthroughs could reshape therapy across the world.
- 5 days ago 21 Apr 26, 3:00pm -
India’s widening current account deficit amid global uncertainty: At what point do alarm bells ring?
Although India may struggle to attract enough capital inflows this year to fund a current account deficit (CAD) of $84.46 billion projected by the IMF, there’s no need for alarm yet. Here’s what we must remember about the limits of CAD sustainability.
- 5 days ago 21 Apr 26, 2:00pm -
India’s push to arm itself with its own products could spell a variety of strategic gains
India is clear that its pursuit of a robust domestic defence industrial base is integral to strategic autonomy. While an emphasis on capability building for self sufficiency is crucial in today’s times, the spillover effects would be valuable too.
- 5 days ago 21 Apr 26, 12:30pm -
Worker protests: How higher wages and the viability of industry can be the win-win India needs
The labour protests seen in Uttar Pradesh demanding higher wages are an early indication of economic stress morphing into social tension. But policymakers are not without options. We need centre-state coordination and a close study of labour market dynamics
- 5 days ago 21 Apr 26, 12:01pm -
Minimize supply-chain risks: Here’s how India could pursue self-sufficiency in energy storage
India’s exposure to global supply-chain risk urgently needs to be reduced. Battery storage is an arena heavily dominated by China, which is no stranger to the use of export curbs for geopolitical ends. Thankfully, options are emerging that seem ripe for a policy push.
- 5 days ago 21 Apr 26, 7:30am -
Mint Quick Edit | Suspense over Islamabad talks: A theatre of bluffs and bluff-calling?
US-Iran talks are on, says the White House. They’re off, says the regime in Tehran. Both sides may need a harsh reality check before any headway can be made. As ceasefire time ticks away, are mediators up to that task?
- 5 days ago 21 Apr 26, 7:00am -
Uttar Pradesh could act as a role model for a fiscal approach that eschews risk-raising populist budgets
India’s most populous state has avoided 'freebies' like unconditional cash transfers and maintained a steady revenue surplus. While other Indian states get more handout-happy, UP has shown a rare restraint that others could learn from.
- 6 days ago 20 Apr 26, 4:01pm -
ESG flux: Do-gooder investors may be shifting to health but mustn’t let climate action trail off
Health is drawing ESG money as climate slips down the priority list of US investors. But going green can fight illness too—by curbing pollution, limiting heat risks and slowing disease spread. Climate action must not lose funding, regardless of the political context.
- 6 days ago 20 Apr 26, 3:00pm -
Delimitation can’t be done carelessly: India's federal future demands an acceptable balance of power
A robust federal democracy depends on balanced inter-se sharing of economic and political power across the country. If India’s electoral map is redrawn without wide acceptance, it could prove riskier for the republic than redrawers may expect.
- 6 days ago 20 Apr 26, 2:00pm -
India’s low wages and high profits—why a moment of labour reckoning may be upon us
Unrest in Noida was a wake-up call. Industrial workers have not only seen their real wages stagnate for about a decade, but have been left largely helpless against the force of inflation. Here’s what could be done to address an unjust and risky imbalance.
- 6 days ago 20 Apr 26, 12:30pm -
India's net-zero transition: How patient capital could be deployed to kick off a clean-tech revolution
India aims for carbon neutrality by 2070 but faces a $4.1 trillion investment challenge over the next two decades. This needn't be an uphill battle if we do what’s needed for patient capital to play a major role. Let’s get risk-return equations right across a wide spectrum of appetites.
- 6 days ago 20 Apr 26, 12:00pm -
Peace talks: America and Iran must strike a new balance in their standoff—it’s not an impossible mission
A week of peace hopes ended in despair as Iran shut Hormuz again in the face of harsher US pressure on its economy. As their ceasefire nears its end, their standoff needs a new balance. Thankfully, one may be within reach. Here’s what it could look like.
- 6 days ago 20 Apr 26, 7:30am -