Business Line

• newHCLTech shares gain 4% after ₹1,427 cr investment in Sarvam AI
  The company had said it will acquire 41,421 equity shares in Axonwise Private Limited, the parent entity of Sarvam AI, for a 10.46 per cent stake through a 100 per cent cash consideration.
  - 31 mins ago 16 Jun 26, 1:45pm -
• newSensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex, Nifty hold gains in volatile trade as metals drag markets lower
  Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Equity benchmarks traded higher but pared early gains on Tuesday afternoon as profit booking in heavyweight stocks capped upside. Metals fell over 2 per cent, while realty and media outperformed. Broader markets were mixed, with smallcaps gaining and midcaps slipping.
  - 32 mins ago 16 Jun 26, 1:44pm -
• newTamil Nadu CM announces full waiver of co-operative crop loans up to ₹75,000
  The waiver would benefit 14.43 lakh farmers across the state and would entail the state government an additional expenditure of ₹5,932 crore and would ensure a big relief to the ryots, the government said.
  - 41 mins ago 16 Jun 26, 1:35pm -
• newLed by US, exits from gold ETFs continue for the 5th week in a row
  Last week, outflows were a record high for the year so far, as investors chose to cash out over $4 for every $1 inflow in these physically-backed funds
  - 51 mins ago 16 Jun 26, 1:25pm -
• newIndia’s REITs and InvITs market may attract Rs 11.6 lakh crore by 2030: Avendus
  Assets under management are expected to more than double to over Rs 20 lakh crore, driven by infrastructure growth, regulatory reforms and rising institutional participation.
  - 51 mins ago 16 Jun 26, 1:25pm -
• newKarnataka cements top export position with ₹19.7 lakh crore shipments in FY26
  The Chief Minister highlighted Karnataka’s strong multi-sectoral base, spanning technology, biotechnology, aerospace and manufacturing, underscoring its diversified economic strength.
  - 1 hour ago 16 Jun 26, 1:06pm -
• newSensex, Nifty hold gains off day’s high, metal stocks slump over 2%, Hindalco, NALCO, Vedanta Aluminium top losers
  Earlier in the day, Sensex had climbed 460 points to 76,724.62, while Nifty 50 rose 124 points to 23,977.80, supported by a rally in global equities and cooling oil prices following the peace agreement between the US and Iran.
  - 1 hour ago 16 Jun 26, 1:06pm -
• newSify Infinit puts ₹3,700 crore IPO on hold
  Sify Infinit Spaces, the first pure-play Indian data centre operator to pursue a public listing, was seeking a valuation of as much as $4.2 billion in the proposed offering.
  - 1 hour ago 16 Jun 26, 12:56pm -
• newIts ‘deferred, not abandoned’, awaiting right window: SIS on IPO plan for cash logistics biz
  In the latest annual report, the company said "the intent (for IPO) is unchanged", adding that it has already filed the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) for SIS Cash Services
  - 1 hour ago 16 Jun 26, 12:56pm -
• newTN Government empowers CMDA to give planning permission for high-rise buildings
  Earlier, the approval process for high-rise buildings was long and highly time-consuming
  - 1 hour ago 16 Jun 26, 12:56pm -
• newIndia seeks rare earth samples from Rosneft-owned Siberian deposit, source says
  The talks are taking place through ‌government channels
  - 1 hour ago 16 Jun 26, 12:55pm -
• newCentre bans OTC sale of cough syrups without doctor prescription, tightens norms
  Amends Drugs Rules to curb misuse; distribution restricted to ‘duly licensed pharmacies’
  - 2 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 12:35pm -
• newTata Motors PV confident of delivering industry-leading growth in FY27: Chairman N Chandrasekaran
  Chandrasekaran pointed out that rapid global advances in digital technologies and AI are transforming how mobility products are designed, experienced and supported.
  - 2 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 12:25pm -
• newRBI invites young professionals to work with central bank at ₹1.5 lakh/month stipend
  The recruitment drive focuses on filling a total of 12 positions across diverse specialised domains, including artificial intelligence, quantum technology, cyber security and climate change risk
  - 2 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 12:15pm -
• newCentre restricts access to Telegram till June 22 to curb fraudulent channels before NEET-UG re-exam
  Message-editing feature to be restricted till June 30 as it has been used to fabricate after-the-event “paper leak”
  - 2 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 12:10pm -

• newTN CM inaugurates two-day training for newly elected MLAs
  - 2 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 12:06pm -
• newTurtlemint Fintech to launch ₹883-crore IPO on Jun 19
  The price band has been fixed at ₹144-152 per share for the public issue, valuing the company at over ₹4,500 crore at the higher end.
  - 2 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 12:05pm -
• newTamil Nadu to speed up rural development projects
  The program aims to improve living conditions for vulnerable communities and renovate over 5,000 irrigation tanks
  - 2 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 11:56am -
• newUS Supreme Court rejects TCS appeal in the $168 million trade secret case
  The company to set aside $70 million more after US Supreme Court declines review in CSC-DXC legal dispute
  - 2 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 11:55am -
• newPeak XV-backed HomeLane plans India IPO within two years to fuel expansion
  The Bengaluru-based company, which bought rival Design Cafein 2024, plans to step up investments in AI
  - 2 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 11:55am -
• newSmriti Mandhana only Indian among TIME magazine's 100 most influential sportspersons
  She is also the first woman to score more than 1,000 one-day international runs in a calendar year
  - 2 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 11:46am -
• newUNSC reform would border on failure if only non-permanent category expanded: India
  India last sat at the UN high-table as a non-permanent member in 2021-22
  - 3 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 11:45am -
• newHDFC Bank to hit dollar bond market under new subsidised scheme
  Bank may raise over $500 million through a five-year dollar bond amid strong investor demand.
  - 3 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 11:35am -
• newLithium-ion battery financing startup PointO plans to enter South India, looks to tie up with banks
  The lithium-ion battery ecosystem startup has partnership with five NBFCs for battery financing and is looking to tie up with banks as well, its founder and CEO Riki Biswas told businessline.
  - 3 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 11:29am -
• newSpeedioo raises ₹10 cr in seed round led by Atomic Capital
  The capital is set to be used towards building AI-native technology stack, expanding distribution across key demand centres in India
  - 3 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 11:15am -
• newNavitas Solar to invest ₹1,500 crore in Gujarat to enter solar cell manufacturing, pilot wafer-ingot production
  Company to set up 3.6 GW cell plant and pilot wafer-ingot facility at Ankleshwar campus
  - 3 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 11:05am -
• newAI Express flight from Kannur to Jeddah turns back due to technical issue
  - 3 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 11:05am -
• newIndia, ASEAN steel demand to offset China slowdown – Rio Tinto
  He added ⁠that the company's ‌portfolio is increasingly tilted towards copper and lithium ‌growth funded ​by iron ore
  - 3 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 11:05am -
• newGIC Re shares tumble 6% as govt launches OFS to divest up to 5% stake
  The decline came after the company informed stock exchanges on Monday that the govt plans to sell up to 2% stake, equivalent to 3.51 crore shares, through an OFS on June 16-17, 2026
  - 3 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 10:55am -
• newAluminium futures: Outlook turns weak
  The contract might fall to ₹330  
  - 3 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 10:55am -
• newG7 leaders open summit talks on Ukraine and West Asia as Zelenskyy joins in France
  In recent weeks, the Iran conflict has overshadowed the war in Ukraine that Russian President Vladimir Putin launched more than four years ago
  - 4 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 10:45am -
• newOpenAI spending hit $34 billion last year ahead of planned IPO, FT reports
  Audited ​financial ‌figures show the ChatGPT maker spent ‌about $19 ​billion on research ⁠and development in ‌2025 and nearly $6 billion on sales and marketing, ‌as well ​as other costs
  - 4 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 10:45am -
• newNifty Prediction Today – June 16, 2026: Nifty futures: No follow-through rally, yet the support holds
  Nifty futures (Jun) will retain bullish outlook until the support at 23,800 holds
  - 4 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 10:36am -
• newChennai-based firm’s initiative lowers India’s popcorn maize imports, more than doubles domestic output
  Gourmet Popcornica has gone all out to build the country’s popcorn value chain, from hybrid seed and farmer partnerships to kernel processing, storage, supply to cinema halls and branded retail products
  - 4 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 10:31am -
• new10-year benchmark G-Sec yield drops to 7% in May amid favourable regulatory shifts
  The domestic debt market received notable structural updates during this period, which modified the operating landscape for overseas capital
  - 4 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 10:25am -
• newChina's economic imbalance deepens as retail sales fall for first time in over three years
  Retail sales, a key gauge of consumption, slid 0.6% in May
  - 4 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 10:25am -
• newBrent crude slips as markets await clarity on US-Iran peace deal
  At 10.06 am on Tuesday, August Brent oil futures were at $82.92, down by 0.30%, and July crude oil futures on WTI were at $80.65, down by 0.12%
  - 4 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 10:13am -
• newDalal Street extends rally on softer crude: Sensex up 400 points, Nifty above 23,950; metal stocks lag
  BSE Sensex climbed 411.62 points or 0.54% to 76,675.95 at 9.32 am after opening at 76,526.77; NSE Nifty 50 increased by 98.70 points or 0.41% to 23,952.60 after opening at 23,923.90
  - 4 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 10:06am -
• newRupee rises 5 paise to 94.53 against US dollar in early trade
  On Monday, the rupee strengthened 60 paise to settle at 94.58 against the US dollar
  - 4 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 10:05am -
• newTCS to take $70 million hit after US Supreme Court rejects appeal
  TCS, which had ‌already ⁠set aside $150 million for thecase, ⁠said it will book a further $70 million towards damages,interest and legal costs as a one-time exceptional ​charge
  - 4 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 9:55am -
• newAnthropic holds talks with US in bid to lift curbs on AI models
  The discussions are unfolding days after the Trump administration told Anthropic to halt foreign nationals’ access to the company’s cutting-edge Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models
  - 5 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 9:45am -
• new6.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, no tsunami threat
  The quake’s epicentre was located around 42 km southeast of Palu at a depth of 10 km
  - 5 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 9:45am -
• newChef Sanjeev Kapoor launches USA blueberries recipe book
  The book builds on his earlier collaboration with USA blueberries, which focused mainly on Indian traditional foods
  - 5 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 9:45am -
• newKudankulam nuclear project advances as NPCIL completes key Unit-5 installation
  The 320-tonne equipment installation marks the beginning of the erection of key Nuclear Steam Supply System components.
  - 5 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 9:35am -
• newUS oil reserve hits 43-year low as emergency releases continue during Iran conflict
  The reserve dropped to 340.3 million barrels after another 8.9 million barrels were released last week.
  - 5 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 9:15am -
• newIndia bonds seen rangebound as focus shifts to US-Iran deal details
  The yield on the ⁠benchmark 6.94% 2036 note islikely to move between 6.85% and 6.89%
  - 5 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 8:55am -
• newIndia and Slovakia strengthen defence, cybersecurity and connectivity cooperation
  The agreement marks a new phase in India-Slovakia defence cooperation, with a focus on joint projects, innovation and defence manufacturing.
  - 6 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 8:45am -
• newAssam Finance Minister stresses expansion of tax base, technology-driven revenue mobilisation
  The first budget session of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly will begin on July 6
  - 6 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 8:45am -
• newRailways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews master plan for redevelopment of busy stations
  The Railway Minister emphasised that redevelopment works should be carried out with minimal inconvenience to passengers and without disrupting train operations
  - 6 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 8:45am -
• newIndia, Slovakia deepen ties with agreements on jobs, education and technology
  The new pacts seek to boost skilled worker mobility, deepen education and research partnerships, and strengthen people-to-people ties between the two nations.
  - 6 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 8:39am -
• newIran war: Just an energy shock or a turning point for global markets?
  Unlike earlier energy shocks that proved temporary, the current crisis could drive a deeper transformation as consumers and governments turn towards EVs, renewables and energy diversification
  - 6 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 8:05am -
• newIran will never have nuclear weapons, not today or tomorrow: Netanyahu
  Facing backlash from political rivals and allies over the deal, Netanyahu asserted that Israel would safeguard its security interests and retain buffer zones as needed
  - 6 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 7:55am -
• newJD Vance to lead US delegation for Iran peace deal signing in Switzerland
  The agreement framework has already been signed digitally by key negotiators, while discussions focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ensuring energy supplies continue smoothly
  - 7 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 7:45am -
• newAI memory boom pushes up costs for India’s electric vehicle industry
  EV makers say shortages in RAM and storage, along with rising semiconductor and commodity costs, are increasing input expenses and putting pressure on vehicle costs
  - 7 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 7:35am -
• newBank of Japan set to raise rates to 31-year high, signals further increases
  The move comes amid rising inflation concerns driven by energy costs, a weak yen and geopolitical uncertainty from the Iran conflict
  - 7 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 7:25am -
• newArmenia to procure oncology drugs from India under national healthcare scheme
  The Armenian Ministry of Health has identified several medicines for procurement from India and assured support to Indian firms in product registration and market access
  - 7 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 7:25am -
• newChandrababu Naidu invites National University of Singapore to set up campus in Amaravati
  During his meeting with NUS President Tan Eng Chye, Chandrababu Naidu discussed academic collaborations, research partnerships and policy support, showcasing Andhra Pradesh’s vision to transform Amaravati into a global education and knowledge hub
  - 7 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 7:05am -
• newDay Trading Guide for June 16, 2026: Intraday supports, resistances for Nifty50 stocks
  Day Trading Guide gives you the key intraday supports and resistances to watch out for on the Nifty Futures and other widely traded stocks such as Reliance Industries, Infosys, HDFC Bank, TCS, SBI.
  - 7 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 6:46am -
• newStock to buy today: Elecon Engineering Company (₹559.90) – BUY
  Short-term supports are at ₹545 and ₹520. Elecon Engineering Company share price can rise to ₹625 in the coming weeks
  - 8 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 6:39am -
• newIndia hikes windfall tax on diesel and ATF exports, petrol levy unchanged
  The move comes amid ongoing West Asia tensions and aims to ensure domestic fuel availability while discouraging excess exports.
  - 14 hours ago 15 Jun 26, 11:55pm -

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 -

Live Mint - Companies

• newBiocon eyes crown of world’s top insulin supplier amid rush for GLP-1
  Biocon, currently the third-largest insulin supplier by volume, has invested “big time” in ramping up production capacity, Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw says.
  - 37 mins ago 16 Jun 26, 1:39pm -
• newLighthouse, Multiples, Motilal PE eye minority stake in safety gear maker Karam
  Karam is in talks to raise $70-100 million from private equity investors at a valuation of up to $600 million, as interest grows in profitable manufacturing businesses.
  - 3 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 11:00am -
• newReits, InvITs to double AUM to ₹20 trillion by 2030
  Reits and InvITs could see AUM double to over ₹20 trillion by 2030, with domestic institutions set to deploy the bulk of an additional ₹11.6 trillion. 
  - 8 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 6:02am -
• newHow quick commerce is helping consumer startups grow faster than ever
  Rise of quick-commerce platforms such as Blinkit, Zepto and Swiggy Instamart, alongside creator-led marketing, and a more mature startup ecosystem have helped brands achieve the revenue milestones of ₹100 crore quickly.
  - 8 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 6:00am -
• newStudios in Microsoft’s Xbox Division Brace for Closures
  The studios, which include Compulsion Games and Double Fine, are in active negotiations with Xbox and may be given the chance to go independent.
  - 12 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 2:11am -
• newWisconsin beagle research facility that drew protests is closing as rescue group takes in dogs
  Wisconsin beagle research facility that drew protests is closing as rescue group takes in dogs
  - 12 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 1:59am -
• newUS judge dismisses Musks xAI trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI
  OPENAI-XAI-TRADE-SECRETS-DECISION:US judge dismisses Musk's xAI trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI
  - 13 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 1:02am -
• newIndia steps up farmland checks near Tata's iPhone parts factory in Bengaluru over groundwater contamination fears
  Indian officials stepped up government checks on farmland surrounding Apple supplier Tata's iPhone parts factory near Bengaluru on Monday, after Reuters reported state authorities found discharge from the plant had contaminated groundwater.
  - 16 hours ago 15 Jun 26, 10:20pm -
• newAnthropic AI subscription controversy: Lawsuit alleges deceptive marketing of Max 5x and Max 20x usage plans
  The complaint alleges that Anthropic “oversold the usage allowances” tied to its high-end “Max 5x” and “Max 20x” Claude AI plans, Wall Street Journal reported..
  - 16 hours ago 15 Jun 26, 10:20pm -
• newNvidia kicks off first corporate bond offering in 5 years, targets $20 billion raise
  Chipmaking giant Nvidia Corp. is looking to sell at least $20 billion of bonds on Monday, joining a wave of companies that are borrowing as they pay for investments in the artificial intelligence boom.
  - 17 hours ago 15 Jun 26, 9:30pm -
• newSalesforce to acquire AI customer service platform Fin for $3.6 billion, days after fresh layoffs
  Salesforce announces a $3.6 billion deal to buy AI agent firm Fin just days after cutting dozens of roles, as the software giant races to expand its autonomous AI capabilities for enterprise clients.
  - 17 hours ago 15 Jun 26, 8:49pm -
• newSarvam raises $234 million to further India's sovereign AI play
  HCL Technologies led the round, committing $150 million for a 10.46% stake. Bessemer Venture Partners and existing investors Khosla Ventures and Peak XV Partners participated in the round.
  - 18 hours ago 15 Jun 26, 8:12pm -
• newSpaceX surged 19% on stock market debut, lifting Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal's stake to nearly $7 bn
  SpaceX's $75bn IPO has pushed Prince Alwaleed bin Talal's net worth to a decade-high $27bn, with Kingdom Holding shares climbing 5% at Sunday's open.
  - 18 hours ago 15 Jun 26, 8:03pm -
• newMark Zuckerberg paid $14billion for Alexandr Wang's AI; Meta's own engineers still reach for Claude
  Mark Zuckerberg hired Alexandr Wang for $14 billion, ditched open source and built Muse Spark to take on Claude and Gemini. Wall Street is down 18%. Developers are not returning calls. And 97% of revenue still comes from ads. Here is where Meta's great AI gamble actually stands.
  - 20 hours ago 15 Jun 26, 6:23pm -
• newDelsey Paris plans 'tsunami of innovation' in India to catch up on backpacks and other trends
  The premium luggage brand will also double its marketing spend and expand into smaller cities as India becomes its fifth-largest market, global CEO Gilles Bariguian told Mint.
  - 20 hours ago 15 Jun 26, 6:11pm -

• newNatural intelligence on the ropes: Why India’s middle managers are becoming obsolete
  For decades, the corporate ladder had a clearly defined path: start low, reach middle management, and rise to the top. AI is taking out the middle rungs in that ladder, ending careers midstream. If you’re a manager or a junior, this is a must-read.
  - 20 hours ago 15 Jun 26, 5:51pm -
• newIPO-bound InMobi bets on AI-powered ads
  The adtech firm believes consumer discovery will increasingly happen through AI interfaces rather than traditional search and apps.
  - 21 hours ago 15 Jun 26, 5:44pm -
• newFormer American businessman detained in Myanmar after alleged financial misconduct
  Former American businessman detained in Myanmar after alleged financial misconduct
  - 21 hours ago 15 Jun 26, 4:59pm -
• newArun Misra set for Vedanta Group CEO role as demerger takes shape
  Hindustan Zinc chief's likely elevation comes as Vedanta lists four demerged entities and reshapes its leadership for the next phase of its restructuring.
  - 21 hours ago 15 Jun 26, 4:49pm -
• newDamage control? Anthropic rushes to Washington amid White House ban on top AI models ahead billion-dollar IPO
  Anthropic has reportedly  flown senior technical staff to Washington for face-to-face talks with White House officials after US export controls forced the AI company to take its most powerful Claude models offline worldwide.
  - 22 hours ago 15 Jun 26, 4:34pm -
• newVerlinvest deepens India push with larger cheques, new sector bets
  The global PE firm is expanding deal sizes and building a full-stack consumer platform in India through growth and early-stage investing, while warning that weak exits and currency volatility could weigh on returns.
  - 23 hours ago 15 Jun 26, 3:11pm -
• newDrools parent IB Group said to plan IPO, seeks pitches from merchant banks; stake-sale size, valuation to be decided
  IB Group, which reported a turnover of ₹16,000 crore in FY26, could become India's largest listed poultry company, as it prepares for growth in the competitive sector.
  - 23 hours ago 15 Jun 26, 3:03pm -
• BBC layoffs: Hundreds of news jobs to be cut as UK public broadcaster plans major downsizing
  The BBC is planning to cut hundreds of jobs in its core news division next week as part of a broader downsizing initiative, according to the Financial Times. This is expected to lead to a total of 2,000 job losses to save costs.
  - 1 day ago 15 Jun 26, 2:14pm -
• Britain’s banks see fraud cases spike after refund rules take effect
  BRITAIN-BANKS/FRAUD:Britain’s banks see fraud cases spike after refund rules take effect
  - 1 day ago 15 Jun 26, 4:32am -
• Hong Kong Issuers Seek to Boost Trading in Overlooked Stocks
  Hong Kong stock issuers are looking to boost trading in some stocks suffering from thin volumes, which they say is hurting the ability of companies to access financing through follow-on offerings.
  - 1 day ago 15 Jun 26, 3:03am -
• Jio Platforms breaks into global top 20 in latest WIPO patents rankings; climbs 320 places on coveted chart
  Akash Ambani, Managing Director of Jio Platforms said that the rise of JPL to the global top 20 in the WIPO PCT rankings reflects years of efforts towards transformation into a deep-tech company
  - 2 days ago 14 Jun 26, 5:41pm -
• Nykaa Fashion’s turnaround is taking shape, but the hard part lies ahead
  For years, Nykaa Fashion has been the unanswered question in the company’s growth story. A profitable quarter offers fresh hope, but turning a promising strategy into a lasting business remains elusive.
  - 2 days ago 14 Jun 26, 5:38pm -
• One in five tile plants may shut as gas prices drive industry consolidation: Somany Ceramics CEO Abhishek | Interview
  Despite these challenges, Abhishek Somany remains optimistic about demand prospects, citing a strong real estate pipeline, increasing adoption of large-format tiles and sustained growth in commercial construction. Edited excerpts:
  - 2 days ago 14 Jun 26, 3:17pm -
• 'Fairy tale or mega bubble?' Uday Kotak says SpaceX IPO valuation does not fit any traditional matrix
  Uday Kotak, Founder of Kotak Mahindra Bank, described SpaceX's IPO as a significant test of capitalism, highlighting its valuation beyond traditional metrics as a bet on humanity’s future and technological advancement. SpaceX debuted at USD 150, with a market cap of USD 1.77 trillion.
  - 2 days ago 14 Jun 26, 1:01pm -
• Auto components maker Chamundi Die Cast seeks up to ₹1,500 crore as PE interest returns to manufacturing
  The auto components manufacturer has relaunched the process after earlier discussions slowed, seeking capital to accelerate growth, professionalise operations and support future expansion.
  - 2 days ago 14 Jun 26, 12:27pm -
• Who is Luana Lopes Lara, Kalshi CEO who turned Kylie Jenner gossip into a $22 billion prediction marketplace
  At 30, she is now one of the world’s youngest female self-made billionaires, with a net worth of $2.6 billion.
  - 2 days ago 14 Jun 26, 11:02am -
• 'Give half away', Melinda French Gates advices new wave of IPO millionaires - Here's why
  As SpaceX's record-breaking $75 billion IPO creates a new generation of millionaires and billionaires, philanthropist Melinda French Gates has direct advice: commit now to giving at least half away, avoid flashy displays of wealth, and remember that no US billionaire built their fortune alone.
  - 2 days ago 14 Jun 26, 10:41am -
• SEBI moves Supreme Court against relief granted to managers of Sahara Group entity in OFCD case
  The tribunal had said that the SICCL mobilised around ₹14,106 crore from nearly 1.98 crore investors through these debentures during the period.
  - 2 days ago 14 Jun 26, 8:01am -
• Did Dario Amodei's own AI warnings hand US Govt the justification to ban Anthropic's Mythos 5 and Fable 5?
  After Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned publicly that his own Mythos AI models posed serious risks to national security, the Trump administration acted swiftly, ordering a block on foreign access. Critics say he brought it on himself.
  - 2 days ago 14 Jun 26, 5:29am -
• Brazilian Bank Apologizes for Mistaken Liquidation Alert
  Nu Holdings Ltd. co-founder Cristina Junqueira apologized to Nubank customers who received an app alert telling them the bank had been liquidated, saying a software programmer inadvertently caused the faulty notification.
  - 2 days ago 14 Jun 26, 3:33am -

Live Mint - Opinion

• newQuasi-22: India must sort out how institutions are picked for arbitration once and for all
  India is heavily reliant on institutional arbitration since it is recognized as being akin to courts. But India still lacks a consistent process for institutions to be designated for this critical purpose. Here's why we need clarity.
  - 2 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 12:31pm -
• newRavi Venkatesan: America's restrictions on Anthropic’s frontier AI models should make India sit up
  The US administration barred access last week to a couple of frontier models from Anthropic. Thankfully, India has been working at local language models that show promise and frontier models aren’t needed for most enterprise use cases. Many alternatives exist.
  - 2 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 12:00pm -
• newAI in the grip of state control? How India should respond to US curbs on access to frontier models
  As the US begins to regulate access to advanced AI models such as Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5, India should focus on fresh opportunities thrown up by this policy shift. There's no better time to double down on sovereign AI.
  - 7 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 7:30am -
• newMint Quick Edit | Iran-US truce: a little bit of mutual empathy could let both sides claim victory
  If the Strait of Hormuz reopens, it would relieve the world economy. It would also take the warring sides back to square one. Both Iran and the US clearly need more to play the victor. Here’s a formula that may work.
  - 7 hours ago 16 Jun 26, 7:00am -
• newCan and should Indian investors get a piece of the biggest artificial intelligence IPOs?
  Artificial intelligence (AI) firms have been listing their shares on public bourses left and right this year, from China's Zhipu.ai and Minimax to America's SpaceX and possibly OpenAI. For investors in India, AI exposure isn’t easy to get, but it may be what a well diversified portfolio demands.
  - 22 hours ago 15 Jun 26, 4:00pm -
• newAndy Mukherjee: the success of SpaceX’s IPO may have eased the path for Jio Platforms to go public
  With investors having rushed for Elon Musk's mega-IPO, market appetite may be strong for tech-adjacent offerings like Jio too. Plus, increased liquidity in the system as a result of RBI’s dollar-luring measures could make conditions easier for big-ticket IPOs in India.
  - 23 hours ago 15 Jun 26, 3:00pm -
• Crime in India: the latest numbers look good but also point to gaps that must urgently be closed
  The improvement in India's crime statistics revealed by the National Crime Records Bureau's latest report is encouraging. But a close look indicates a need to focus not just on reducing law violations, but also on better reporting.
  - 1 day ago 15 Jun 26, 2:00pm -
• Ajit Ranade: RBI has shored India up on the external front for now but durable defences matter more
  The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) package to attract dollars will help steady the rupee, but policymakers must confront the economy’s structural problems for lasting comfort on the external front. Here’s what such a playbook should look like.
  - 1 day ago 15 Jun 26, 12:30pm -
• How to expand India's middle class in the age of AI: appropriate skilling and job status elevation
  AI poses the country’s labour market a challenge unlike any other. We need a strategic response to secure our agency over outcomes. The Indian middle-class must expand, not shrink. To that end, here’s a plan of action.
  - 1 day ago 15 Jun 26, 12:01pm -
• India’s stock market needs value investors gaining force to help overcome an asset inflation bias
  India’s mutual fund industry has kept equity indices resilient by drawing retail inflows into shares, with systematic investment plan (SIP) accounts playing a heroic role. Yet, to optimize its basic role in the economy, the stock market needs greater diversity of views.
  - 1 day ago 15 Jun 26, 7:30am -
• Mint Quick Edit | Can ethanol-run vehicles cushion India from oil shocks? Not without dedication
  Government approval of 100% ethanol in vehicles is a good step on the front of energy self-reliance. But the idea’s success will depend on multiple factors that can’t be taken for granted.
  - 1 day ago 15 Jun 26, 7:00am -
• AI won’t kill work but entry-level jobs may get scarce—here's how India should address it
  Instead of asking whether artificial intelligence (AI) will destroy jobs, the country should ask which tasks it will automate, augment or leave to humans. This will help guide India’s youth to pursue careers based on valuable human skills.
  - 2 days ago 14 Jun 26, 4:01pm -
• What others can learn from China's response to unemployment caused by AI diffusion
  Despite being a frontrunner in the global AI race, China is already confronting the impact of this technology on livelihoods. Beijing’s plan may be flawed but at least it’s dealing with the crisis at a policy level, unlike the US.
  - 2 days ago 14 Jun 26, 3:30pm -
• Brics Bridge is an idea whose time has come—its building blocks are already in place
  The world needs a cross-border payment system that’s competitive, free of geopolitical risks and not based on a single currency. There’s a compelling case for Brics Bridge, an alternative the wider world would welcome.
  - 2 days ago 14 Jun 26, 3:01pm -
• Manu Joseph: here's some unsolicited advice for the Cockroach Janata Party’s survival
  Can this party be more than a protest that fades away? Here’s the promise that a startup political formation must make for it to be able to achieve something for India.
  - 2 days ago 14 Jun 26, 2:01pm -

• Unfulfilled potential: let’s attract more foreign direct spending to help keep a steady external balance
  Foreign visitors are an important source of foreign currency earnings. By one estimate, India’s mop-up from globe-trotters could double. But to draw the world’s tourists for more than just 'sightseeing,' Indian cities must improve.
  - 2 days ago 14 Jun 26, 1:00pm -
• The week that tested strategic partnerships and global power plays
  This week’s headlines: the Iran war crossed the 100-day mark, another round of deal-no-deal drama between Tehran and Washington, Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea, and some good news for Indians seeking US H-1B visas.
  - 3 days ago 13 Jun 26, 12:06pm -
• Is AI secretly taking notes on me?
  There’s a tug of war between personalization and privacy. You can guess who’s winning.
  - 3 days ago 13 Jun 26, 7:01am -
• Nani Palkhivala: the expensive lawyer who fought for liberty
  Nani Palkhivala's career touched many of the constitutional crises that mattered in post-independence India.
  - 3 days ago 13 Jun 26, 7:00am -
• Nani Palkhivala: the expensive lawyer who fought for liberty
  From packed post-Budget speeches at Brabourne to landmark constitutional battles, Nani Palkhivala became the voice of economic freedom and constitutional liberty in modern India.
  - 3 days ago 13 Jun 26, 7:00am -
• The twists and turns of the Iran war seem to rest on the psychology of Trump and Khamenei
  The US president and Iran’s supreme leader are engaged in a war of minds as much as a physical battle. Between an unpredictable Trump and grief-stricken Khamenei, the Iran war is being driven by a combustible combination of psychological motivations.
  - 4 days ago 12 Jun 26, 2:01pm -
• America’s auto industry would suffer if Trump makes US trade with Mexico and Canada even harder
  The US president’s reluctance to renew the United States-Mexico-Canada agreement is yet another blow to the North American auto industry. Trump’s protectionism is self-defeating, but then who’s going to explain that to America’s tariff-happy leader?
  - 4 days ago 12 Jun 26, 1:00pm -
• We need to talk about age gates—and yes, India’s children do need adult intervention online
  It’s time for India to take a call on the tricky issue of guardrails to protect the very young from the ill-effects of these online platforms. Australia moved first, and now the UK and Canada are set to join it. An age-gate mandate needn’t be a privacy risk.
  - 4 days ago 12 Jun 26, 8:01am -
• Mint Quick Edit | Why Trump, Sheinbaum and Carney should watch the football final together
  Trump seems ready to kick aside the US trade deal with Mexico and Canada. Hope lies in leaders of the three host countries watching this July’s World Cup final together. Here’s what they ought to talk about.
  - 4 days ago 12 Jun 26, 7:00am -
• Small talk, big impact: do India Inc’s executives appreciate the value of casual conversation?
  The ability to make small talk is a valuable skill that many executives seem oblivious to. It helps break barriers between people, aids bonding and can yield insights that can’t be obtained any other way. In other words, it can pay off in spades.
  - 5 days ago 11 Jun 26, 4:00pm -
• Meritocracy myth? America's severely under-represented women in C-suite jobs should raise eyebrows
  The rate of advancement for women's careers in the US seems to have drastically slowed down. This is attributable to a complex mix of adverse forces that is holding women executives back. America Inc’s claims of meritocracy ring hollow.
  - 5 days ago 11 Jun 26, 3:01pm -
• Vijay, Zelensky and Macron: what their political appeal has in common for young voters
  The value of outsiders arises from the fact that they are from outside the political establishment—untainted by existing systems often seen as effete. As youth dominance of electorates grows, expect shake-ups. Think of Vijay’s success in Tamil Nadu.
  - 5 days ago 11 Jun 26, 2:00pm -
• RBI's plan to attract foreign currency: how much of it could FCNR deposits really expect to lure?
  It’s a well formulated scheme. The central bank will cover the exchange risk that banks otherwise bear if they hold NRIs’ dollar deposits, even if their rates are capped while debt yields abroad are high. Could the yen carry trade help?
  - 5 days ago 11 Jun 26, 12:35pm -
• Robust growth is good but India is up against more pressing challenges in need of policy action
  India’s 7.7% real GDP expansion in 2025-26 is largely a result of low inflation, with the effect of weak nominal growth most acutely felt in agriculture, where prices fell and incomes suffered. The government must support people’s livelihoods. It’ll help revive demand.
  - 5 days ago 11 Jun 26, 12:01pm -
• SIPRI’s latest nuclear update should nudge India to spell out its position on nukes loud and clear
  The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute's estimate of our nuclear arsenal offers us an occasion to take the high ground and restate our long-held position on nukes. The world also needs to note South Asia’s outlier dynamics of deterrence.
  - 5 days ago 11 Jun 26, 7:31am -
• Mint Quick Edit | Bite the bullet: India’s fisc can't afford an outsized fertilizer subsidy bill
  This year’s war-driven subsidy overshoot could burn a huge hole in the government's budget. While easing or abandoning price controls may seem difficult, India’s policy status quo looks riskier by the day.
  - 5 days ago 11 Jun 26, 7:00am -
• India's marketers of consumer products should keep a close eye on El Niño for what it can do to farm output
  As rainfall becomes harder to predict, companies that sell fast-moving consumer goods may find that their next crisis springs from fragile agricultural supply chains. Reducing this risk should be a board-level priority.
  - 6 days ago 10 Jun 26, 4:00pm -
• RBI’s rupee challenge should nudge it to tighten monetary policy—even the US Fed may have to
  Last Friday's package announced by RBI may buy the rupee a breather, but it won't fix the core weakness in India's external accounts. On the other hand, attracting foreign inflows would be easier if Indian debt assets begin to yield more.
  - 6 days ago 10 Jun 26, 3:00pm -
• The mental health of students is a development imperative—and we have what's needed to secure it
  The country can leverage its digital public infrastructure and involve trained teachers in a programme designed to safeguard the mental well-being of students. For India to meet its goals, it must help its under-25s fulfil their potential.
  - 6 days ago 10 Jun 26, 2:00pm -
• Let's not overload the Indian school curriculum with causes that are dear to us—it’s heavy enough
  It’s true that children must learn much that’s not part of the regular school syllabus. But India’s education system should focus on doing fewer things well rather than act as champions of various causes, worthy as they may be.
  - 6 days ago 10 Jun 26, 12:30pm -