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newSBI Q3 Results: Profit jumps 24% YoY to Rs 21,028 crore, NII rises 9%
SBI Q3 Results: India's largest public sector lender State Bank of India (SBI) on Saturday reported 24% year-on-year (YoY) growth in its standalone net profit at Rs 21,028 crore in the third quarter. Net interest income for the same period increased 9% YoY to Rs 45,190 crore.
- 2 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 1:44pm -
newF&O Talk | Nifty crosses 100-DMA, but consolidation looms; Sudeep Shah highlights 2 rally triggers
Indian markets closed strongly after the India–US trade deal, snapping Nifty’s losing streak. Lower volatility, firm technical supports and selective sector strength support cautious optimism, though earnings visibility, FII consistency and IT sector weakness warrant consolidation and stock-specific strategies next week.
- 3 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 1:24pm -
newAlphabet-backed Aye Finance raises Rs 454 crore from anchor investors ahead of IPO; Goldman Sachs key investor
Alphabet-backed Aye Finance has raised Rs 454 crore from anchor investors ahead of its Rs 1,010 crore IPO opening on February 9. The anchor book includes Goldman Sachs and other global institutions, signalling strong confidence in the MSME-focused NBFC’s scalable and profitable lending model.
- 3 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 1:19pm -
newVijay Kedia Portfolio Check: 7 stocks slide up to 50%, 2 big winners shine, plus 2 fresh picks
Investors often track the portfolios of seasoned market veterans for insights. In this context, ETMarkets reviewed the investment holdings of veteran investor Vijay Kedia. According to the latest available data for the December 2025 quarter, Kedia has publicly disclosed stakes in around 17 companies, with a combined market value of approximately Rs 1,118 crore as of February 6, 2026. This marks a decline of nearly 19% from Rs 1,378 crore recorded in March 2025.
- 3 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 1:17pm -
newVijay Kedia Portfolio Check: 7 stocks slide up to 50%, 2 big winners shine, plus 2 fresh picks
ETMarkets analyses ace investor Vijay Kedia’s portfolio for FY26, highlighting seven stocks that declined up to 50% and two strong gainers that surged over 50%. The review also tracks two fresh additions made during the December quarter and examines overall portfolio performance amid market volatility.
- 3 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 12:56pm -
newEdelweiss Gold and Silver ETF FoF among top 5 commodity ETFs for 3 year investment period
Commodity-focused ETFs have delivered strong three-year returns, led by gold and silver funds. Edelweiss and Motilal Oswal top the list, while UTI, SBI and Quantum offerings provide diversified exposure for investors with a medium-term horizon seeking stability and inflation protection.
- 3 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 12:42pm -
India must boost capital markets so Indians grow with economy: Larry Fink, chief executive, BlackRock
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink urges India to prioritize domestic capital markets over foreign inflows for sustained economic participation. He highlights India's advanced financial infrastructure, from digital payments to asset tokenization, as a strong foundation for growth. Fink also downplayed AI bubble concerns, emphasizing underinvestment risks, especially in the US, amidst China's progress.
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 5:55am -
From Pixar to Disney+: The $100-billion blueprint behind Bob Iger’s Disney
Bob Iger's leadership at Disney transformed the company. He acquired major entertainment franchises like Marvel and Lucasfilm. Iger also launched the successful streaming service Disney+. His strategy focused on owning content and finding new distribution methods. He is now handing over the reins to Josh D'Amaro.
- 3 days ago 5 Feb 26, 12:24am -
Thousands evacuated as storm hits Spain, Portugal
A storm unleashing up to 35 centimetres (14 inches) of rain in 24 hours battered the Iberian Peninsula on Wednesday, forcing thousands of people in southern Spain from their homes, shutting schools and cancelling trains. Andalusia's top emergency official, Antonio Sanz, told a press conference that the situation was "very worrying" in the nearby mountainous municipality of Grazalema, where AEMET predicted up to 35 centimetres of rain in 24 hours.
- 3 days ago 4 Feb 26, 9:17pm -
CBDT chief says 88 per cent of individual taxpayers have opted for new tax regime
A significant 88% of individual taxpayers have opted for the new tax regime, with the government not planning a sunset clause for the old regime. The new regime offers lower tax rates and exemptions for those earning up to Rs 15 lakh annually. The Budget also proposes changes to MAT and STT to influence taxpayer behavior.
- 3 days ago 4 Feb 26, 7:44pm -
How India is likely to shield its farmers in US trade deal
India and the US have reached a trade agreement, with the US reducing tariffs on Indian goods in exchange for India halting Russian oil purchases and lowering trade barriers. While details are scarce, India is unlikely to open its agricultural market to US corn and soybeans due to its ban on GM crops and protection of small farmers.
- 3 days ago 4 Feb 26, 6:50pm -
Tight fiscal room won't affect infra creation capex: Expenditure secy
The government will maintain its focus on infrastructure development through increased capital expenditure, despite fiscal constraints and global economic uncertainty. Expenditure Secretary V. Vualnam dismissed concerns from states regarding the discontinuation of revenue deficit grants, emphasizing the need for states to manage their own expenditure. The Centre has enhanced funding for state-level capital investment schemes to encourage public investment-led growth.
- 5 days ago 3 Feb 26, 1:10am -
Manufacturing push key to strong rupee in long run: CEA Anantha Nageswaran
Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran states strong manufacturing is vital for the rupee's long-term strength. The recent budget includes measures to boost factory output. He emphasizes that manufacturing prowess influences currency strength more than services. Countries with robust manufacturing bases have seen their currencies retain strength over decades.
- 5 days ago 3 Feb 26, 1:06am -
DIPAM secretary: Rs 80,000 crore target high but achievable
The government aims to raise ₹80,000 crore through disinvestment and asset monetisation in FY27. DIPAM secretary Arunish Chawla expressed confidence in meeting this ambitious target. Plans are underway to unlock value from land assets of state-run firms by establishing dedicated real estate investment trusts. Industry feedback is also being sought for stake dilution in public sector companies.
- 5 days ago 3 Feb 26, 1:01am -
Bangladesh Jamaat chief compares working women with prostitute; deletes X post
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman faced backlash for stating women cannot lead his party, equating modernity for women with prostitution. He later claimed his X account was hacked after deleting the controversial post. Rahman cited biological differences and cultural barriers for the party's lack of female parliamentary candidates.
- 7 days ago 1 Feb 26, 12:00am -

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.
- 11 days ago 27 Jan 26, 12:35pm -
After Danone & Nestle, French co recalls batches of baby formula
French food maker Vitagermine has recalled specific batches of its Babybio infant formula due to a toxin contamination scare. This precautionary measure follows similar recalls by major dairy companies like Danone and Nestle. The contamination involves cereulide, a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting.
- 12 days ago 27 Jan 26, 12:46am -
UAE gives a big jolt to Pakistan, Abu Dhabi pulls out of Islamabad Airport project days after President Nahyan’s sudden visit to India
UAE Pakistan Airport Deal: Abu Dhabi has shelved plans for Islamabad International Airport just days after UAE President's surprise visit to India, signaling a shift in regional alliances. This comes as the UAE and India are deepening their defense and strategic ties, contrasting with Pakistan's closer relationship with Saudi Arabia.
- 12 days ago 26 Jan 26, 3:01pm -
China allows Alibaba, others to prep Nvidia orders
China's tech giants, including Alibaba and Tencent, are preparing to order Nvidia's H200 AI chips, signaling Beijing's imminent approval for these crucial components. This move prioritizes major Chinese companies' AI development needs, potentially boosting Nvidia's business. Local chipmakers like Huawei are also expanding production amid these developments.
- 15 days ago 24 Jan 26, 12:20am -
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.
- 62 days ago 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.
- 62 days ago 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.
- 62 days ago 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.
- 62 days ago 7 Dec 25, 10:37am -
Wall Street bets Chinese stocks will extend $2.4 trillion rally
China has regained global investor confidence in a stellar year for stocks, with the MSCI China Index rising about 30%, adding $2.4 trillion in value and outperforming the S&P 500. Fund managers including Amundi, BNP Paribas, Fidelity and Man Group expect further gains in 2026, driven by AI innovation and market resilience, as both passive and active inflows fuel the rally.
- 62 days ago 7 Dec 25, 10:34am -
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 -
Kavitha arrest before polls may hit BRS morale, hasten desertions; party calls for protests tomorrow
Kavitha's arrest before Lok Sabha elections may psychologically impact BRS party. Meanwhile, fomer minister Harish Rao announced protests in the state. Moreover, desertion of MPs and leaders who are not contesting polls adds to party's troubles. Nagesh Kumar predictsed that more desertions could happen due to Kavitha's arrest.
- 15 Mar 24, 9:57pm -
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

newSathlokhar Synergys E&C Global net triples on robust project execution
Income was up four times to ₹190 crore, while EBITDA also increased four times to ₹28 crore
- 52 mins ago 7 Feb 26, 3:17pm -
newCoast Guard intercepts three vessels in mid-sea oil smuggling operation off Mumbai coast
The syndicate had devised a sophisticated modus operandi to smuggle large quantities of low-cost oil and oil-based cargo sourced from conflict-ridden regions
- 55 mins ago 7 Feb 26, 3:14pm -
newMyntra appoints Pramod Adiddam as CTO
Prior to joining Myntra, Pramod held senior leadership roles at Google and Instacart
- 59 mins ago 7 Feb 26, 3:10pm -
newOm Birla launches e-Vidhan app at Bihar assembly; Nitish skips event
NeVA is a workflow system deployed on the NIC cloud to help conduct legislative business in a paperless manner
- 1 hour ago 7 Feb 26, 3:07pm -
newQualcomm announces tape-out of its 2nm semiconductor design
The milestone underscores India’s emergence as a critical hub for cutting-edge semiconductor development and showcases Qualcomm’s long-term investment in building and accelerating the nation’s semiconductor landscape
- 1 hour ago 7 Feb 26, 3:04pm -
new‘Largest ice cream social party’ in the world: Arun Icecreams sets Guinness Record
The event at Hyderabad featured over 5,000 children eating ice cream for 30 minutes straight
- 1 hour ago 7 Feb 26, 3:04pm -
newUS offers to scrap reciprocal duty on gems, diamonds from India
The decision, if implemented, will bring major relief to India’s gems and jewellery sector as the US accounts for about 30% of industry sales
- 1 hour ago 7 Feb 26, 3:04pm -
new‘India gains a competitive edge over rivals like Vietnam and Bangladesh...’: Amitabh Kant on India-US trade deal framework
Kant further stated that this interim deal is a strategic win for the country as it strengthens supply chains against China and supports the stability of the Indian currency
- 1 hour ago 7 Feb 26, 3:01pm -
newUS trade deal won’t flood India with DDGS or Red Sorghum, says Amul MD Jayen Mehta
Calling the agreement a major win for farmers, Mehta said the deal has protected domestic dairy and agriculture while sharply improving export competitiveness
- 1 hour ago 7 Feb 26, 2:51pm -
newUS trade deal to enhance export competitiveness for auto component manufacturers: ACMA
As per the data shared by the ACMA, trade in auto components between India and the United States has continued to expand over the past five financial years, reflecting strengthening industrial ties between the two countries
- 2 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 2:29pm -
newTamil Nadu Finance Minister to present State Interim Budget on February 17
The Interim Financial Statement for the year 2026-27 will be presented in the Assembly by the Minister for Finance and Environment and Climate Change
- 2 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 2:27pm -
newSBI Q3 PAT up 24% on stable NII growth
Gross advances grew 15% y-o-y to ₹46.83 lakh crore in Q3, while deposits rose 9% y-o-y to ₹57.01 lakh crore
- 2 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 2:16pm -
newMyntra appoints Pramod Adiddam as Chief Technology Officer
Adiddam takes over the technology leadership role following the departure of Raghu Krishnananda, who served as the Chief Product and Technology Officer for over five years before leaving the organisation in April 2025
- 3 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 1:21pm -
newAhead of IPO filing, Bonfiglioli Transmissions names Ravindra Pisharody as chairperson
In addition, the company has named Sundaresan Ananthanarayanan and Rossella Schiavini as Independent Directors
- 3 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 1:10pm -
newIndia has committed to stop buying Russian crude oil: White House executive order
While the White House has officially confirmed India’s commitment to not purchase Russian crude oil, a formal response on the same from either the Indian government or the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) is awaited.
- 3 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 12:55pm -

newKotak denies filing bid to acquire IDBI Bank
On Friday, various media reports had said that the Centre has received financial bids to acquire IDBI Bank from Prem-Watsa-backed Fairfax, Emirates NBD and Kotak
- 3 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 12:43pm -
newBiopharma Shakti explained: What the Budget’s ₹10,000-crore bio bet means
New mission focuses on biologics, biosimilars and improving regulatory standards as disease patterns shift
- 4 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 12:38pm -
newSeychelles Minister undertakes technical visit to Ashok Leyland HQ to advance electric bus initiative
The Minister also conducted a visit at the Ashok Leyland electric bus chassis production line as well as bus operations depot to appraise herself on the technicality of the buses as well as the type of infrastructure required to operate a fleet of electrical buses
- 4 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 12:36pm -
newTrade deal boosts US aerospace companies, supply chain partners in India
As per the interim trade framework, India has declared its intent to buy $500 billion worth of US energy products, aircraft and aircraft parts, precious metals, technology products and coking coal over the 5 five years
- 4 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 12:34pm -
newCupid promoter Halwasiya increases stake
The acquisition represents 0.24% of the company’s total equity
- 4 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 12:24pm -
newIndia, US agree on interim trade pact framework slashing tariffs on Indian goods to 18%
India to eliminate or reduce tariffs on all US industrial goods; US executive order notes that India has agreed to stop direct, indirect purchase of Russian oil
- 4 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 12:14pm -
newReliance Consumer Products buys majority stake in Australia’s Goodness Group
The acquisition strengthens RCPL’s presence in the global “better-for-you” beverages segment and adds Australian brands Nexba and PACE to its growing health-focused portfolio
- 4 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 12:08pm -
newIndia gets duty free access to US aircraft, aircraft parts under BTA
India is set to receive "negotiated outcomes" with respect to generic pharmaceuticals and ingredients
- 4 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 12:08pm -
newUS-India trade pact: Overall pharmaceutical norms are consistent with the approach across FTAs, says IPA
“Strengthening the India–US medicines partnership is crucial for national security, as medicine security is key. Generics are tariff-exempt,” said Sudarshan Jain, Secretary General of the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance
- 4 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 12:05pm -
newFTA to boost Indian textiles, pharma, chemicals, agri exports as EU remains key trade partner: ICRA
The textile and apparel sector is expected to be among the biggest beneficiaries
- 5 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 11:22am -
newThink. Over the week
The analysis of the Union Budget for 2026-27 was our Editorial section’s highlight of last week. The thrust on infrastructure (rail and freight), proposals on rare earth corridors, semiconductors and AI were welcomed. That this Budget was shorn of populism was also appreciated. The Budget’s credible and conservative architecture was welcomed, overall the boxes were ticked. The progress on India-US trade deal was another major topic for comment in our Editorial section. Though the agreement i…
- 5 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 11:20am -
newGold, silver increase on US jobs report, hopes of Fed rate cut
The white precious metal drops below $100/oz in China, COMEX raises margin for precious metal again
- 5 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 11:18am -
newInflation needs monitoring in FY27 as new CPI series kicks in: SBI Research
The new CPI series with a base year of 2024 will be released on February 12, 2026; The Ministry of Statistics is revising key macroeconomic indicators, including CPI, GDP, and IIP, which are crucial for RBI policymaking
- 5 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 11:12am -
newIndian Railways' safety measures yield results: 58% drop in signalling failures contribute to sharp decline in accidents
The press release stated that measures to modernise Indian Railways are undertaken to provide the interlocking of Level Crossing (LC) Gates to 10,097 Level Crossing Gates up to December 31 for the enhancement of safety at the LC Gates
- 5 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 11:03am -
newWhat’s in the United States–India joint statement
- 5 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 10:47am -
newIndia, US reach framework for interim trade agreement; US cuts tariffs on Indian goods to 18%
The move is part of broader efforts to establish robust, ambitious and mutually beneficial digital trade rules under a bilateral trade agreement.
- 5 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 10:45am -
newDelhi dips to 11.8 degrees Celsius, AQI hits ‘poor’ at 214
The air quality was recorded in the ‘poor’ category at 9 am, with the air quality index (AQI) reading 214, according to Central Pollution Control Board data
- 6 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 10:29am -
newValue-chain focus, investment-led productivity and growth in agriculture Budget FY26-27
The thrust on infrastructure, productivity, farm-mechanisation and high-value production is a highlight of this budget
- 6 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 10:20am -
newFrom yield to quality: What Budget 2026 still leaves unfinished in India’s nutrition story
The opportunity now is to move from acknowledgement to adoption, so that nutrition is no longer assumed or artificially added later
- 6 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 10:12am -
newWill aim to deepen defence, economic ties: PM Modi on Malaysia visit
"The historic ties between India and Malaysia have seen steadfast progress in recent years," Modi said in a departure statement
- 6 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 10:09am -
newTrade agreement strengthens Make in India, create jobs: PM Modi
"Great news for India and USA! We have agreed on a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement between our two great nations," Modi said in a post on X
- 6 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 10:04am -
newWhat the new baggage rules mean for Indians buying jewellery abroad
The updated rules signal a more consumer-friendly approach, allowing jewellery buyers to focus on meaning, craftsmanship and long-term value
- 6 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 9:51am -
newBharat Vistar: From advisory to intelligence in India’s potato processing industry
The Budget proposals bring a convergence of policy-led AI vision and field-level execution
- 7 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 9:32am -
newTata International, Mercuria Energy Group tie-up for global trading
The joint venture will enable trade of a diversified basket of commodities in international markets, drawing on the complementary product and geographical strengths of both parent companies
- 7 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 9:23am -
newIndia to reduce import duty upto zero on select US farm goods
Items include DDGs, red sorghum, tree nuts, fresh and processed fruit, soybean oil, wine and spirits
- 7 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 9:12am -
newUS and India reach framework for interim trade agreement: White House
It includes additional market access commitments, support for resilient supply chains and reciprocal tariff reductions.
- 9 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 7:23am -
newIndia fully protects sensitive agri products like wheat, rice, poultry under US trade pact
While tariffs on key Indian exports are reduced, India ensures no duty concessions on essential farm products, maintaining domestic food security and rural employment.
- 9 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 7:15am -
newIndia-US trade pact to open $30 trillion market for Indian exporters: Piyush Goyal
Under the interim agreement framework, the US will cut reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent and reduce tariffs to zero on products such as generic pharmaceuticals, gems and diamonds, and aircraft parts.
- 9 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 7:03am -
newUS to remove additional 25% tariffs on Indian goods from February 7
According to an executive order issued by the White House, India has also agreed to a framework with the US to expand defence cooperation over the next 10 years
- 10 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 6:21am -
newDIPAM receives financial bids for IDBI Bank
The ‘successful bidder’ would also be subject to the RBI’s ‘fit and proper’ assessment
- 17 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 11:00pm -
newSun TV Q3 net dips 11% to ₹324 crore
Consolidated net profit dipped 11 per cent to ₹324 crore compared to ₹364 crore a year ago
- 17 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 10:59pm -
newSlideshow | The hindu businessline's Decoding the budget 2026–2027
- 17 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 10:51pm -
newBudget FY27 prioritises fiscal discipline, infra and Atmanirbharta: Expenditure Secretary V Vualnam
Budget framework reflects continued attention to public investment, innovation financing and sectoral allocations, says Vualnam
- 17 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 10:46pm -
newConquer the chaos in India to increase competitiveness
A session on Budget and trade generated interesting prescriptions to raise manufacturing competitiveness
- 17 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 10:46pm -
newAt businessline’s post-Budget event, CEA defines India’s new era of ‘competitive indigenisation’
Budget meets the demands of an emerging global order with more indigenisation and resilience, yet with an eye on global competitiveness, says Anantha Nageswaran
- 17 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 10:44pm -
new‘Focus on Credibility’: DEA Secretary Anuradha Thakur Outlines 370+ Reforms at businessline Budget Forum
DEA Secretary Anuradha Thakur highlights over 370 reforms to enhance credibility and ease of doing business at the Budget Forum.
- 17 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 10:44pm -
newIndia has to become strategically indispensable: CEA
The Budget takes a very important step forward in bringing down input cost, says Anantha Nageswaran
- 17 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 10:42pm -
newUpward revision in GDP, inflation forecasts indicates prolonged pause in repo rate: Experts
RBI raises real GDP projection for Q1 and Q2 of FY27 by 20 bps amid favourable growth outlook
- 18 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 10:26pm -
newIndia’s rice buy for buffer stocks up 4%, near 43 million tonnes
Procurement ample to face any unforeseen situation, especially with El Nino likely to emerge after June
- 18 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 10:23pm -
newMarkets end firm in roller coaster Budget week; IT stocks lose ₹2.4 lakh crore
Morgan Stanley expects Sensex to hit 95,000; FPI turns buyers
- 18 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 10:21pm -
newMyntra consolidates satellite operations, realigns select roles
The move is part of an internal restructuring aimed at centralising teams and streamlining operations
- 18 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 10:12pm -
newRapido rolls out zero-commission food delivery platform Ownly across Bengaluru, plans tier-1 expansion
Rapido has assured restaurant partners that it will not impose platform or visibility fees, a departure from prevailing industry practices
- 18 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 10:11pm -
newTamil Nadu launches Urban Greening Policy under Green TN Mission
Policy mandates minimum 15% green cover in cities; aligns with climate goals and SDG 11
- 18 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 10:08pm -
newEditorial. Staying the course
Status quo in monetary policy was to be expected
- 18 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 10:05pm -
newFaster DPDP compliance may strain budgets for start-ups, MSMEs
Compliance costs seen rising 15–30% amid tighter timelines
- 18 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 9:56pm -
newLetters to the Editor dated February 6, 2025
- 18 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 9:53pm -
newPocket
- 18 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 9:52pm -
newBitcoin slides to five-month low as ETF outflows and macro fears trigger sharp sell-off
A sustained move back above that zone would be needed to stabilise the tape
- 18 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 9:51pm -
newSpencer’s Retail reports widening of Q3 net loss at ₹58.34 crore
The RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group company’s revenue from operations saw a 2.7% y-o-y decline at ₹502.87 crore for the third quarter compared with ₹516.97 crore for the corresponding period last fiscal
- 18 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 9:50pm -
newExpect policy rates to be low for a longer period: RBI Guv
Underlying inflation is low, even forecasts are much lower than the inflation target, says Sanjay Malhotra
- 18 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 9:47pm -

NDTV Business

newNDTV Profit Conclave 2026 Live Updates: Decoding India-US Trade Deal With FM Sitharman And Other Top Govt Voices
The Profit Conclave brings together some of the country's most influential policy makers and industry leaders to unpack the implications of the newly-forged India-US trade framework.
- 2 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 2:19pm -
newU19 World Cup Final: How 14-Year-Old Suryavanshi Rewrote The Record Books
At just 14, Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a record-breaking 175 off 80 balls in the World Cup final, powering India to the title and announcing himself on the biggest stage in youth cricket.
- 2 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 2:10pm -
newIndia Vs USA, T20 World Cup 2026: Team USA Cheat Sheet — Possible XI, Players To Watch And More
As India open their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign at the Wankhede Stadium, the United States arrive intent on shrugging off their Associate Nations tag and leaving a mark on the world stage.
- 2 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 2:08pm -
new'No Financial Bid Submitted For IDBI Bank Stake': Kotak Mahindra Bank
Kotak Mahindra Bank on Saturday said it has not submitted a financial bid as part of the ongoing disinvestment process relating to IDBI Bank Ltd., issuing a clarification after recent media reports on the matter.
- 2 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 2:07pm -
newSBI Q3 Results: Net Profit Soars 24.5%, NII Up 9% YoY; Asset Quality Improves
It was a strong quarter for the lender, with profit and asset quality metrics beating estimates while sequential provisioning came down.
- 2 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 1:54pm -
newIndia-US Trade Deal: Textiles, Chemicals, Leather Stocks Set For Upswing
India-US trade deal: The White House has confirmed the deal on Saturday morning by releasing the fine print, which confirms the US will indeed be lowering tariffs to 18% for key sectors in India, in exchange for receiving a $500 million export boost from New Delhi, among other benefits. These are the sectors and stocks that are likely to benefit.
- 2 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 1:50pm -
newIndia-US Unveil Interim Trade Deal: No Duty Concessions On Sensitive Grains, Fruits, Dairy, Meat
India and the US on Saturday announced that they have reached a framework for an interim trade agreement. Under this, the US will reduce tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from the earlier 50 per cent.
- 3 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 1:15pm -
newHow Will American Farmers Benefit From Trade Deal With India? US Trade Body Explains
The India-US trade deal will provide new market access for American products, the United States Trade Representative said.
- 4 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 12:23pm -
newApp-Based Taxi, Auto Drivers Go On Day-Long Strike
Speaking to PTI, Dr Keshav Kshirsagar, head of Maharashtra Kamgar Sabha, said the strike began across Maharashtra and other parts of the country in the morning.
- 4 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 12:16pm -
newPM Modi Embarks On 2-Day Visit To Malaysia To Scale Up Strategic Ties
India and Malaysia elevated their bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in August 2024.
- 4 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 12:12pm -
newInvestor Angst Turns to India Earnings After Trade Clouds Clear
Earnings for the MSCI India Index are projected to grow about 8.3% over the next year, trailing regional peers, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
- 4 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 11:54am -
newIndia-US Interim Trade Deal Framework: Readjusted Tariff Effective Feb. 7 — Top 10 Things To Know
India-US Trade Deal: US President Donald Trump announced a deal with India last week to cut US tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50% in exchange for India halting purchases of Russian oil and lowering trade barriers.
- 4 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 11:42am -
newIndia-US Trade Deal Simplified: Modi And Trump Seal Mega Pact — A Story In Infographics
In this infographic-led explainer for NDTV Profit, we break down what changed, why it matters, and how the agreement could impact markets, companies, and consumers on both sides.
- 5 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 11:29am -
newCheaper Scotch, Bourbon Soon: Premium Alcohol Prices Set to Drop 40% After US, EU Trade Deals
If you have ever winced at paying Rs 4,500 for a bottle of a standard Scotch or Bourbon in Mumbai, that costs a fraction of that in Dubai or Singapore, the math will soon start mathing for you.
- 5 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 11:25am -
newRCB Sale: Who Is Avram Glazer? Manchester United Owner Who Has Bid For The IPL Champions
Avram Glazer, co-owner of Manchester United, has reportedly signalled interest in buying the IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
- 5 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 11:18am -

newWeekly Tech Wrap: Anthropic AI Triggers Panic, Potential Apple-Google-Samsung Clash And More
This week's top tech news, phone launches, and announcements. Anthropic's AI release caused a panic accross global markets. A potential three-way battle among tech heavyweights Apple, Google, and Samsung. Google confirmed the Pixel 10a will launch date, while rumours point to Apple unveiling the iPhone 17e the very next day.
- 5 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 11:03am -
newIndia, US Release Joint Statement To Seal Interim Trade Deal Framework
India-US Trade Deal: US President Donald Trump announced a deal with India last week to cut US tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50% in exchange for India halting purchases of Russian oil and lowering trade barriers.
- 5 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 11:03am -
newIndia-US Trade Deal a Win-Win For Both Textile Exporters And Importers: AEPC Chairman
AEPC Chairman Dr A Sakthivel says the India-US trade deal could boost textile exports, supply chains and the entire value chain for exporters.
- 5 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 10:51am -
newPM Modi, Piyush Goyal To S Jaishankar — Top Govt Officials Hail India-US Interim Trade Deal
This framework reflects the growing depth, trust and dynamism of our partnership, PM Modi said.
- 6 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 10:16am -
newUS Removes 25% Tariffs Imposed On India For Russian Oil Purchases
India-US Trade Deal: Both countries released a joint statement early morning on Saturday, Feb. 7, to unveil an interim trade deal framework after Trump announced that the trade deal tariff rate for India is lowered to 18% from the earlier 50%.
- 7 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 9:18am -

IBN

newOla, Uber, Rapido Strike Today: Will You Get A Cab Or Auto On February 7? What Commuters Should Know
Drivers gather at Jantar Mantar where multiple unions flagged concerns over fare policies, alleged regulatory gaps and the use of private vehicles for commercial taxi services.
- 2 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 2:23pm -
newGK: Do You Know The Full Form Of NEFT?
NEFT is a popular system for transferring money between bank accounts across India.
- 3 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 1:00pm -
newSkipping SIP For Just One Year Can Cost You Rs 22 Lakh; Here’s How
Pausing your SIP may seem harmless, but the real impact could be significant as it will reduce your overall returns in the long run.
- 4 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 12:12pm -
newEmbassy Office Parks REIT Declares Rs 613 Crore Distribution As Q3 Income Rises
Embassy Office Parks REIT declares a quarterly distribution of Rs 613 crore, translating into Rs 6.47 per unit, marking a 10 per cent rise on an annual basis.
- 4 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 12:07pm -
newFrom ESOPs To Bank Accounts: Foreign Income You Can Declare Under FAST-DS 2026
Budget 2026 has introduced a six-month disclosure plan for foreign assets with immunity from prosecution.
- 5 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 11:20am -
newReturning To India At 40 Requires Smart Financial Planning: Here’s What You Must Know
Relocating to India at 40 often marks a shift in financial priorities. It's less about growing wealth and more about safeguarding what you've built.
- 5 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 11:16am -
newReal Estate: How New Infrastructure Is Transforming Tier-2 Cities Into Realty Goldmines
For long, Tier-2 markets were viewed largely through the lens of affordability, seen as secondary options rather than destinations of choice.
- 5 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 11:11am -
newNSE IPO: Board Approves Public Issue Via OFS, Reconstitutes Committee To Oversee Listing
NSE IPO: The National Stock Exchange's board has also approved the reconstitution of its IPO Committee to oversee and facilitate the execution of the listing process
- 6 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 10:19am -
newWho Gains The Most From India-US Interim Trade Deal? Sector-Wise Winners Explained
With US tariffs on Indian goods cut to 18% from 50% earlier, and zero duties on select products, the deal opens vast $30-trillion market for Indian businesses, especially MSMEs.
- 7 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 9:21am -
newOla, Uber, Rapido Drivers On A 6-Hour Strike Today: Here's Why
Drivers of Ola, Uber, Rapido, and Porter will strike nationwide on February 7, led by Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union.
- 7 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 9:19am -
newIndia's Forex Reserves Surge $14.36 Billion To All-Time High Of $723.77 Billion; Details Here
Gold reserves record a substantial jump, rising by $14.595 billion to $137.683 billion during the week ended January 30.
- 8 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 8:02am -
newPetrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On February 7
Petrol, Diesel Price On February 7: Check City-Wise Rates Across India Including In Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
- 8 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 7:46am -
newBank Holiday Today: Are Banks Open Or Closed On Saturday, February 7?
Digital banking services are still available even if the branches are not working on a particular day, such as the second or fourth Saturday or Sunday.
- 9 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 7:00am -
newTata Steel Q3 Results: Net Profit Jumps 824% YoY To Rs 2,730 Crore, Income Up 6.7%
Tata Steel Q3 Results: Its total income in October-December 2025 rises to Rs 57,503.49 crore, compared with Rs 53,869.33 crore in the year-ago period.
- 22 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 5:45pm -
newRBI MPC Meeting 2026 Highlights: RBI Clarifies One-Time Compensation Up To Rs 25,000 For Cyber Fraud Victims
The Reserve Bank of India on Friday kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent and retained its ‘neutral’ monetary policy stance
- 22 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 5:41pm -

Sensex Pares Losses, Ends 266 Points Higher, Nifty Above 25,650; Kotak Bank, HUL Rise 3% Each
Indices opened on a subdued note as investors on Dalal Street turned cautious ahead of RBI’s policy announcement later in the day
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 3:47pm -
When Your Aadhaar Might Be Deactivated And What You Should Do Then | Step-by-Step Guide
The central government recently deactivated 25 million Aadhaar cards. Find out when your Aadhaar could be affected, if it needs renewal, and how to update it online
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 3:36pm -
Cigarette Stocks Rally Up To 13% As ITC, Godfrey Phillips, Other Stocks Surge On Price Hike Buzz
Shares of cigarette makers such as ITC, Godfrey Phillips, and VST Industries rallied sharply on Friday, rising up to 13%
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 3:02pm -
Ola, Uber, Rapido Drivers To Strike On February 7: Everything You Need To Know
Ola, Uber and Rapido drivers planned a nationwide strike over minimum fares, fare regulation, and better working conditions.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 3:00pm -
As AI Rises, Zoho Co-founder Vembu Urges Coders To Explore Alternative Livelihoods
Sridhar Vembu warns that Anthropic's Claude AI building a C compiler signals a threat to software jobs, urging alternative livelihoods as AI reshapes tech.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 2:54pm -
Govt Eyes IDBI Bank Exit In FY26; Kotak, Emirates NBD, Fairfax To Submit Final Bids This Week
The government is poised to complete the divestment of IDBI Bank in the current financial year, a senior government official said
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 2:42pm -
Digital Gold Purchases Surge To Record Rs 3,926 Crore In January 2026; Check Details
More than 90 per cent of all digital gold transactions were routed through unified payment interface (UPI).
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 2:36pm -
Nykaa Shares Surge Over 6% To 52-Week High As Brokerages Stay Bullish Post Q3 Results
FSN E-Commerce Ventures, the parent of beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa, saw its shares jump 6.2% in Friday’s trade on February 6 to a one-year high
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 2:14pm -
From Gold Jackpot To Silver Gamble, How A Chinese Trader Made Billions In Metal Markets
A Chinese billionaire who made massive gains betting on gold is now wagering big on silver prices. His bold trades are stirring global market debates and investor curiosity
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 2:09pm -
India 'Ready' To Place Boeing Orders Worth Up To $80 Billion, Says Piyush Goyal
'Orders placed on Boeing and yet to be placed but ready, are $70-80 billion. If you add the engines and other spare parts, it will probably cost $100 billion,' says Piyush Goyal.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 2:07pm -
OTP Scam: Will You Get Compensation If You Are A Victim To Fraud? Here’s What RBI Says
RBI underscored its push towards stronger customer protection, announcing key measures offering relief to victims of small-value frauds
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 1:08pm -
Hitachi Energy Shares Jump 12% After Q3 Profit and Orders Surge
Hitachi Energy India shares surged over 12 percent after Q3 FY26 profit jumped 90 percent to Rs 261.4 crore, driven by strong revenue, robust orders, and electrification.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 12:59pm -
LIC Share Price: Stock Surges 7.7% On Strong Q3 Results, Trades At Rs 904 On NSE
The stock price jump comes after state-owned LIC reported a 17 per cent jump in net profit in the third quarter ended December 2025.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 12:50pm -
RBI Says Draft Rules Soon On Mis-selling, Recovery Agents And Fraud Losses
RBI to issue draft guidelines on mis-selling, loan recovery, and customer liability in unauthorised transactions.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 12:40pm -
MCX Silver Crashes 45% From Top: Is It Right Time To Buy? Experts Analyse Price Fall
Experts say there is no need for panic as sharp ups and downs in silver are part of the journey, and advise investors not to chase prices or react to day-to-day price moves.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 12:30pm -
Gold, Silver ETFs Sink Up To 10% As Precious Metals Rout Deepens; What Should Investors Do Now?
Silver and gold-linked commodity ETFs extended their slide, falling as much as 10%, tracking sharp drop in precious metal futures on the MCX
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 12:08pm -
Central Bank Exempts NBFCs Under Rs 1000 Crore From Registration
The Central bank proposes exempting NBFCs without public funds or customer interface and assets under Rs 1000 crore from registration.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 11:52am -
RBI Repo Rate Unchanged At 5.25%: Will It Impact Your Home, Personal Loan EMIs?
RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent, bringing stability but no EMI relief for borrowers. Home and personal loan rates remain steady.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 11:40am -
Real Estate Financing Boost: RBI Allows Banks To Lend Directly To REITs
'To further promote financing to the real estate sector, it is proposed to allow banks to lend to REITs with certain prudential safeguards,' says Sanjay Malhotra.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 11:37am -
RBI Raises FY26 GDP Growth Forecast To 7.4%; Q1 & Q2 FY27 Projections Also Revised Upwards
RBI governor says real GDP growth for Q1 FY27 has been revised upwards to 6.9 per cent from 6.7 per cent and Q2 to 7 per cent from 6.8 per cent, with risks evenly balanced.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 11:18am -
RBI Enhances Credit Access, Hikes Collateral-Free MSME Loans To Rs 20 Lakh
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor on Friday announced an increase in the limit for collateral-free loans available to MSMEs
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 10:56am -
Bank Fraud Relief: RBI Proposes Up To Rs 25,000 Compensation Framework
RBI MPC 2026 proposes a framework to compensate customers up to Rs 25 thousand for small-value fraudulent transactions, enhancing consumer protection.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 10:42am -
RBI Policy: Reserve Bank Keeps Interest Rates Unanimously Unchanged At 5.25%, Retains 'Neutral' Stance
The RBI also maintains a status quo on the standing deposit facility (SDF) at 5 per cent, as well as kept marginal standing facility (MSF) and bank rates at 5.50 per cent.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 10:35am -
Gold vs Dollar: Economist Peter Schiff’s Alarming Message Grips Investors
Do you own gold? Economist Peter Schiff has issued a stark warning, outlining what he believes will unfold in the coming days. His predictions are likely to leave investors stunned
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 10:20am -
Global Rally Loses Steam: Gold Slips 1.27%, Silver Down 5% On MCX; Check City-Wise Rates
Gold and silver prices in India dipped sharply after a global correction, with MCX gold futures at Rs 1,50,147 and silver at Rs 2,31,500. COMEX silver fell over 20 percent.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 9:29am -
Bitcoin Bloodbath Deepens: BTC Sinks 45% From High, $1.28 Trillion Erased; Ethereum Falls 10%
Bitcoin crashes to $65,500, its lowest since 2024, losing over 10 percent in 24 hours. BTC is down 45 percent from its $126,272 peak, with market cap now at $1.29 trillion.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 8:25am -
Stocks To Watch: Tata Steel, Hero MotoCorp, Bharti Airtel, LIC, Nykaa, Tata Motors PV, And Others
Stocks to watch: Shares of firms like Tata Steel, Hero MotoCorp, Bharti Airtel, LIC, Nykaa, Tata Motors PV, and others will be in focus on Friday's trade
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 8:07am -
RBI MPC Feb Meeting 2026: Time, Where & How To Watch Governor Sanjay Malhotra's Speech LIVE Today
RBI MPC December Meet 2026: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra will announce the MPC repo rate decision on February 06 after the US-India trade deal and Budget 2026-27.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 7:44am -
Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On February 6
Petrol, Diesel Price On February 6: Check City-Wise Rates Across India Including In Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 7:24am -
‘Farmers' Interests Completely Safe’: Agri Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan On Indo-US Trade Deal
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan says Indo-US trade pact fully protects interests of Indian farmers.
- 2 days ago 6 Feb 26, 1:02am -
'Freed Banks From NPA Illness': PM Modi Stresses Reforms, Economic Growth In Rajya Sabha Address
'From 'fragile 5' during UPA, India is now moving fast towards becoming the world's third-largest economy... Today, India is riding on Reform Express', says PM Modi in Rajya Sabha.
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 6:28pm -
Lakhs In Salary But Crores In Losses: How One Trading Mistake Buried A 'Success Kid' In Debt
Despite earning around Rs 17 lakh a year, he lives under constant pressure, knowing that a single missed EMI could put his home at risk
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 6:03pm -
Budget 2026: Govt Aligns Tax Law With RFCTLARR Act, Land Compensation Gets Exemption
The government of India has aligned Income Tax Act legislation with provisions of the RFCTLARR Act 2013.
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 5:37pm -
IRDAI Data Reveals Which Life Insurers Paid Death Claims Fastest In FY25
India’s life insurers settled 97.10 per cent of individual death claims within 30 days in FY 2024–25, with private insurers doing even better at 97.30%.
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 5:33pm -
Bharti Airtel Q3 Results: Net Profit Declines 55% To Rs 6,631 Crore, ARPU Up 5.7%
Bharti Airtel Q3 Results: Its revenue from operations in October-December 2025 stands at Rs 53,982 crore, which is 19.6% higher than Rs 45,129.3 crore in the year-ago period.
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 4:58pm -
Income Tax: New Deadlines After Budget 2026, Tax Slabs, Rates, Deductions; All You Need To Know
The Union Budget 2026-27 has not introduced any changes in income tax rates and slabs. However, it has introduced new deadlines for income tax return (ITR) filing.
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 4:25pm -
Why Did Stock Market Fall Today? Key Factors Behind Sensex, Nifty Decline On February 5
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled on Thursday, halting a three-session winning streak; Know key reasons behind the fall
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 4:01pm -
Stock Market Closing: Sensex Ends 3-Day Rally, Slips 504 Points; Nifty At 25,643
Indian benchmarks, BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50, were trading lower during early trade in Thursday’s session
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 4:00pm -
Budget 2026: Infra, Power And Green Energy Push Lifts Capital Goods Sector Outlook
The Union Budget 2026-17 unveils series of measures to accelerate growth across infrastructure, power, renewable energy and tech, offering major demand boost for capital goods.
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 3:30pm -
Infosys, HCLTech Lead IT Selloff As Anthropic AI Shock Deepens; Jefferies Warns Of More Downside
IT stocks slide for second day as Anthropic’s AI tools spark fears of disruption to core software and application services revenues.
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 3:10pm -
Can Bharat Taxi Match Amul's Success? Inside The Cooperative Model | Explained
Bharat Taxi drivers are expected to retain between 80-100% of their daily earnings, with only a nominal daily or monthly platform fee going towards operating costs
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 2:58pm -
Will EPFO Cut EPF Interest Rate For FY26 In Upcoming Meet? What We Know So Far
EPFO may lower EPF interest rate for 2025-26 by 5–25 basis points, but upcoming elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam etc.
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 2:49pm -
‘Dollar Will Be Replaced By Gold’: Economist Peter Schiff Warns Of Crisis Bigger Than 2008
Economist Peter Schiff issued a stark warning about the US economy and the future of the dollar in a interview
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 2:49pm -
Demonetisation Of Rs 2,000 Currency Notes: Big Update From RBI | Check Details
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reported that 98.42% of Rs 2,000 notes returned, with Rs 5,609 crore still in circulation as of January 31, 2026
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 2:07pm -
Who Is Balaji Krishnamurthy, The New CFO Of Uber? Know Education, Salary And Background
Uber announces that Krishnamurthy will take over as Chief Financial Officer from February 16, 2026, succeeding Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah, who will transition to an advisory role.
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 1:47pm -
HAL Says 5 LCA Mk1A Jets Ready For Delivery After Delay Report; Stock Slips 5%
HAL on February 5 issued a clarification stating that five Light Combat Aircraft (LCA Mk1A) are “fully ready” for delivery
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 1:15pm -
Not Value But Weight: What India’s New Baggage Rules Mean For Jewellery Carried From Abroad
India’s Baggage Rules, 2026 now allow duty-free jewellery based on weight, not value: 40 grams for women, 20 grams for others, plus higher duty-free goods limits.
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 12:56pm -
Housing Price Growth In Top-8 Cities Slowed To 6% In 2025 Against 17% In 2024: Report
While most cities witness a deceleration, Bengaluru and Hyderabad stand out with relatively stronger momentum, supported by steady end-user demand.
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 12:32pm -
Capital Gains On Agricultural Land Sale: ITAT Denies Tax Exemption To Farmer For Buying Farmland In Wife's Name
To get capital gains tax relief under Section 54B, the replacement farmland must be bought in the same person’s name who sold the original land.
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 12:27pm -
Boeing Layoffs 2026: Aircraft Maker To Sack 300 Employees In Defence Unit; Staff To Be Notified Soon
Despite the job cuts, Boeing continues to recruit and currently has around 1,300 job openings, according to a report.
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 12:09pm -

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

Can you buy term insurance for your cook or domestic help?
Buying term insurance for domestic help is thoughtful—but it must be structured correctly. Here’s how employers can ensure adequate, claim-friendly life cover for low-income workers.
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 1:50pm -
How credit scores are reshaping hiring, insurance and investing in India
India’s credit score has moved beyond loans, shaping insurance discounts, hiring decisions, trading limits and even mobile connections—turning a three-digit number into a marker of financial character.
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 11:40am -
Why under-priced group health insurance hurts policyholders
Group policies dominate India’s health insurance market, but persistent under-pricing is weakening risk discipline and threatening the long-term sustainability of employee benefits.
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 9:26am -
Gold rally fades. Can multi-asset funds protect your returns?
Multi-asset funds provide portfolio diversification by investing in different asset classes. Recent have led fund managers to adjust allocations. Investors should consider funds that align with their risk tolerance.
- 3 days ago 4 Feb 26, 5:01pm -
How Indians keep overpaying abroad even after buying ‘zero forex’ cards
Indian travellers swear by ‘zero forex’ cards, yet still overpay abroad. The real cost lies not in visible fees, but in padded exchange rates and conversion traps few travellers notice.
- 3 days ago 4 Feb 26, 1:13pm -
Budget 2026 tax changes: TCS norms, revised return deadline extension — 5 reliefs for taxpayers from 1 April
Rather than extending broad-based tax cuts, Budget 2026 eases compliance requirements, rationalises TCS and offers relief on motor accident compensation thus benefitting middle class and salaried taxpayers as a whole.
- 3 days ago 4 Feb 26, 11:03am -
After Budget shuts tax-free exits on SGBs, small February window offers last chance
Budget 2026 has removed tax-free redemption for secondary market buyers and shut the premature redemption route after five years, leaving tax exemption only for bonds bought at issue and held till maturity.
- 3 days ago 4 Feb 26, 9:00am -
Quitting your job to launch a business? Prepare your personal finances first
Before you hand in your resignation to start a business, plan for life without a paycheque. Three individuals share their experiences
- 3 days ago 4 Feb 26, 6:10am -
UPI transactions surge to record high of ₹230 trillion till December 2025: Govt
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions till December 2025 touched a record high of ₹230 trillion, amid the government's digital payments push.
- 4 days ago 3 Feb 26, 10:00pm -
NRI LTCG tax relief: Clawback applies in year of share sale
Under India's taxation rules, if the new asset acquired for the purpose of claiming capital gains exemption is sold or otherwise converted into money within a period of three years from the date of its acquisition, the exemption earlier availed is required to be reversed.
- 4 days ago 3 Feb 26, 4:49pm -
Systematic transfer plan: Wealth creation or insurance strategy?
An STP strategy is a risk management tool rather than a wealth-enhancement tool
- 4 days ago 3 Feb 26, 12:00pm -
Undisclosed foreign Esops? Settle now with ₹1 lakh penalty under new scheme
The Budget has introduced a one‑time, six-month foreign assets disclosure scheme. It is not about letting high-value non-compliance go unnoticed but is meant to facilitate voluntary compliance for legacy cases and smaller taxpayers
- 4 days ago 3 Feb 26, 5:55am -
The best thing about Budget 2026? It left your finances alone
Budget 2026 delivers stability for savers, with no major tax or investment changes to disrupt long-term plans.
- 5 days ago 2 Feb 26, 2:30pm -
What the STT hike means for your arbitrage fund returns
While the increase is small in absolute terms, it has material implications for arbitrage funds, which depend on cash-futures spreads to generate returns.
- 5 days ago 2 Feb 26, 2:20pm -
From UPI to MSMEs: Why credit is the backbone of India’s economic transformation
India's credit sector plays a vital role in its economic growth, with innovations like UPI facilitating widespread access to low-cost transactions.
- 5 days ago 2 Feb 26, 1:52pm -

Income Tax Budget 2026 Live updates: What relief did taxpayers get this year? How middle class and salaried will benefit
Income Tax Budget 2026 Live: Budget 2026 made no new changes in income tax slabs, nor did it make any tweak to the new tax regime. However, there have been major tax-related announcements that will affect your pockets. Track for LIVE updates on income tax budget announcements
- 5 days ago 2 Feb 26, 1:42pm -
Budget 2026 makes SGBs taxable: Here are 3 investment schemes that attract zero taxes
Budget 2026: FM Nirmala Sitharaman said that only those SGBs that have been subscribed by an individual at the time of the original issue and are held continuously until redemption on maturity after eight years will be exempt from capital gains tax.
- 5 days ago 2 Feb 26, 11:58am -
What changes for taxpayers in Budget 2026? From penalty to STT, 10 things change as income tax slabs remain unchanged
FM Nirmala Sitharaman said the New Income Tax Act would come into effect from 1 April 2026. She had proposed to overhaul the six-decade-old Income Tax Act of 1961 in her budget presentation last year. Here's all you need to know about the changes.
- 6 days ago 1 Feb 26, 10:55pm -
Budget 2026: TCS slashed to 2%; how will it impact taxpayers? Explained
Budget 2026: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that tax collected at source for several purposes will now be charged at 2% instead of 5% or 20%.
- 6 days ago 1 Feb 26, 7:06pm -
Budget 2026: Centre scraps tax on motor accident compensation, interest
Starting 1 April 2026, any compensation and interest awarded by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunals to an individual or their legal heirs will be entirely exempt from income tax.
- 6 days ago 1 Feb 26, 6:58pm -
What gets cheaper and what becomes expensive now? From alcohol to textile - check full list
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the 2026-27 Union Budget, focusing on capital expenditure and sector incentives. Additionally, taxes on certain goods have been reduced, while tobacco and alcohol rates have been hiked.
- 6 days ago 1 Feb 26, 6:44pm -
Budget cuts tax collected at source for foreign tour packages to a uniform 2%
The Budget has also proposed lowering the TCS rate on expenses incurred for pursuing education and for medical treatment abroad under the liberalised remittance scheme
- 6 days ago 1 Feb 26, 1:45pm -
Union Budget 2026: FM Nirmala Sitharaman proposes taxing buyback proceeds as capital tax — All you need to know
In the Union Budget 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed that the buyback proceeds for all types of shareholders will be taxed as capital gains. Details here.
- 6 days ago 1 Feb 26, 1:04pm -
Union Budget 2026: ITR revision deadline extended to March 31
Union Budget 2026 proposes extending the deadline for filing revised income-tax returns to 31 March from 31 December, as FM Sitharaman announces key compliance changes under the Income Tax Act, 2025.
- 6 days ago 1 Feb 26, 12:56pm -
Budget 2026 Income Tax announcements: What do taxpayers get this year? Did FM Sitharaman slash rates?
Budget 2026 income tax announcements: Salaried taxpayers and the middle class citizens of India were expecting major income tax announcements after the relief that FM Sitharaman announced last year.
- 6 days ago 1 Feb 26, 12:53pm -
Union Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman announces new scheme for small taxpayers - Details inside
Union Budget 2026: FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces a new automated scheme for small taxpayers in the FY27 Budget, enabling lower or nil tax deduction certificates, reducing TCS on overseas spending, and extending income-tax return deadlines.
- 6 days ago 1 Feb 26, 12:22pm -
Income Tax Slabs Budget 2026 Highlights: What taxpayers got in Budget 2026 — were there any income tax cuts?
Income Tax Slabs Budget 2026 Highlights: FM Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth Budget on 1 February. During her speech, she made a key income tax announcement on filing revised ITR. Follow for LIVE updates.
- 6 days ago 1 Feb 26, 9:10am -
Budget 2026: Will the old tax regime be phased out this time? Experts weigh in
Budget 2026: The old tax regime still offers key deductions like Section 80C and House Rent Allowance (HRA). Plus, the New Income Tax Act 2025 permits filing ITRs under the old regime, keeping it relevant despite the push towards the new regime.
- 6 days ago 1 Feb 26, 6:39am -
Why global investing matters now more than ever
At Mint Horizons Kolkata, Neil Borate emphasised that global investing is an ingrained instinct for Indians, citing gold as a historical example. He discussed the importance of geographic diversification and various routes for Indian investors to gain global exposure.
- 7 days ago 31 Jan 26, 5:01pm -
Got your first salary? Here’s how young Indians are making it work
Rather than splurging, India’s young professionals are adopting disciplined, flexible budgeting to navigate their first years of earning.
- 8 days ago 30 Jan 26, 7:00am -
Large caps currently have a bigger margin of safety than mid or small caps: SBI Mutual Fund's Anup Upadhyay
Anup Upadhyay, fund manager at SBI Mutual Fund, said about 70% of the SBI Flexi Cap Fund is now in large caps, up from 55% a year ago. In an interview with Mint, he also spoke about his outlook for the market, sectoral bets, and structural changes in the SBI Flexi Cap Fund.
- 9 days ago 29 Jan 26, 4:22pm -
Budget 2026 and your portfolio: Track but retain long-term focus
The budget 2026 is just one stop on your investment journey—it does not change your destination.
- 9 days ago 29 Jan 26, 1:24pm -
Why naming a nominee may be the most important step in your life insurance
Assigning a nominee in a life insurance policy ensures faster claim settlement, legal clarity and financial security for families when they need it most.
- 9 days ago 29 Jan 26, 5:46am -
Is a Hiba valid for gifting property to unborn grandchildren?
Hiba made in favour of unborn children is invalid. A key principle that governs Hiba is the fact that Hiba can be effected inter vivos or among living persons. When a Hiba is made to a child in the womb, it would stand valid only if the child is born alive within 6 months from the date the Hiba.
- 10 days ago 28 Jan 26, 7:20pm -
Lessons from the Binny Bansal ruling: Dubai or Singapore not an easy NRI tax arbitrage
Recent rulings in the Binny Bansal and Tiger Global cases signal that day counts and paper relocations are no longer enough. Tax authorities are looking for real overseas substance before granting non-resident status or treaty benefits.
- 10 days ago 28 Jan 26, 3:05pm -

Live Mint - Companies

new$40 billion blunder! South Korean crypto exchange accidentally sent 6,20,000 Bitcoins to users — Here's what happened
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb apologised after it mistakenly transferred over $40 billion worth of bitcoins to users as part of a promotion event. Almost all tokens have been recovered and the platform said it would use its own assets to cover the losses.
- 3 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 12:48pm -
newAir India unveils ‘The Maharaja Lounge’ at Delhi airport's T3: Check eligibility, amenities, First Class section photos
Air India opened its first flagship ‘The Maharaja Lounge’ at Delhi airport's Terminal 3. Here's a look at the Business and First-Class sections for guests, amenities and services, and eligibility for entry.
- 5 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 11:30am -
newTitan polishes its diamond play as gold stays volatile
Only about 12% of the jewellery sold in India is diamond and the majority of the purchases still focus on gold, showing a clear scope for growth
- 10 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 6:00am -
newValentine flower imports increase at Miami airport, despite tariffs and higher costs, officials say
Valentine flower imports increase at Miami airport, despite tariffs and higher costs, officials say
- 15 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 1:14am -
newBig Techs $600 billion spending plans exacerbate investors AI headache
GLOBAL-AI-STOCKS:Big Tech's $600 billion spending plans exacerbate investors' AI headache
- 16 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 12:18am -
newNSE formally approves IPO in first step towards its long-delayed public markets debut
NSE formally approved its IPO and cleared the formation of an IPO committee to oversee and execute the listing process. Such a panel is mandatory for companies without promoters looking to go public.
- 18 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 9:58pm -
newPremium, electric, and global: New CEO charts triple-engine drive for Hero Moto
CEO Harshavardhan Chitale has listed the areas where he plans to focus to drive growth for India's largest two-wheeler maker. Here's what he plans to focus on…
- 18 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 9:44pm -
newTech giants offer up to $600,000 to promote AI, but many creators are unconvinced — here's why
Tech giants like Microsoft and Google are paying influencers to promote their AI products, with payouts reaching up to $600,000. This trend is growing as AI companies ramp up digital ad spending, but some creators refuse deals due to ethical concerns and audience backlash.
- 20 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 7:58pm -
newPFC board approves bringing REC into its fold
While presenting the Budget 2026, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman had said the restructuring of PFC and REC is the initial step towards improving the efficiency of public-sector NBFCs.
- 21 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 7:20pm -
newWhy PhysicsWallah is betting on schools to fix what coaching can’t
After building a test-prep empire, edtech firm PhysicsWallah is pushing into K–12, arguing that earlier intervention will deliver stronger long-term outcomes.
- 21 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 7:20pm -
newMaruti loses edge as govt scraps small car concession in new fuel-emission norms: Why did the govt tweak the rules?
India has scrapped a proposed concession for small cars under new fuel-efficiency rules, impacting Maruti Suzuki, which dominates the market. This development comes after the proposal received pushback from rival automakers.
- 22 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 6:35pm -
newKaynes posts 11% sequential revenue drop on delayed railway order, cuts FY26 target
Kaynes Technology reported a sequential revenue and profit decline, trims FY26 guidance and flags delayed Kavach execution for Indian Railways, even as rival Syrma SGS reports growth and turns cash-flow positive.
- 22 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 6:25pm -
newNovo Nordisk shares rebound after FDA warning on illegal weight-loss drugs: Copycat maker Hims and Hers responds
Novo Nordisk shares rose by more than 5% after scrutiny of Hims & Hers Health's compounded semaglutide pill following an FDA warning. Hims plans to offer the drug at $49, while Novo's brand costs $149.
- 22 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 6:15pm -
newAmazon faces employee backlash over Chris Hemsworth's role amid Washington Post layoffs: ‘It is an insult to us…’
Chris Hemsworth was humorously named ‘Chief Heartthrob’ for Amazon's Alexa Devices. This promotional stunt coincided with a Super Bowl ad showcasing Alexa’s features, despite employee backlash due to recent layoffs and financial losses within the company.
- 22 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 5:45pm -
newTata Steel net profit beats analyst estimates on higher volumes and cost takeouts
Tata Steel reported a consolidated net profit of ₹2,688.70 crore for Q3FY26, a remarkable increase of 723% compared to ₹326.64 crore from the same quarter last year.
- 23 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 4:50pm -

Vanguard CEO Salim Ramji poaches talents from Wall Street rivals Goldman, BlackRock to boost asset management firm
Salim Ramji, CEO of Vanguard Group, is reshaping the company by recruiting talent from top Wall Street firms to bolster its asset management strategy. Recent hires aim to enhance Vanguard's focus on low-fee funds and explore higher-margin sectors such as wealth management and private markets.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 3:34pm -
“Fifth day of a test match”: Air India chief on fleet overhaul as retrofit runs two years late
After four years under Tata Group, Air India’s $400 million retrofit is still catching up, with wide-body upgrades lagging even as the airline says the overhaul is on budget and nearing rollout.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 2:38pm -
Toyota Motor announces leadership reshuffle — Who is new CEO Kenta Kon, ‘mastermind’ behind subsidiary buyout?
Toyota's CEO Koji Sato steps down after three years, transitioning to vice chairman as Kenta Kon takes over. The change aims to address growing scrutiny over the subsidiary buyout and enhance decision-making amid industry disruptions.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 1:57pm -
OpenAI launches GPT‑5.3-Codex as AI race heats up after Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.6 — all you need to know
Sam Altman-led OpenAI launched GPT-5.3-Codex, which is a fast, agentic model that it believes goes beyond coding and can handle research and workflows. Rival Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.6 focuses on long-running tasks and deep reasoning.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 1:05pm -
Bath & Body Works has a new formula for growth, bets on India
India now ranks among Bath & Body Works’ top five international markets by growth, underscoring the country’s role as a strategic lever in its global recovery.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 11:52am -
‘Makes my heart sing’: Tim Cook gets reflective on Apple’s golden jubilee plans, lauds 'terrific' India growth
During an all-hands meet at Apple's Cupertino, California, headquarters on Thursday, Tim Cook talked about the company's 50th anniversary, AI advancements, and the memory chip shortage. The Apple CEO also talked about the company's growth in markets such as India and Malaysia.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 10:44am -
Walmart Pharmacy pay increase: How much will employees earn now? Who is eligible?
In a press release, Walmart said that 3,000 pharmacy technician roles were elevated to operations team lead positions, increasing their average pay to $28 per hour from $22.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 8:23am -
SBI Q3 preview: Net profit seen rising 5%, loan growth to stay strong
India's largest lender is expected to report steady margins and stable asset quality in its December-quarter earnings.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 8:00am -
Aye Finance to test IPO market even as non-bank peers prefer to wait
Aye Finance has trimmed the offer size even as several NBFCs and microlenders delayed their IPOs amid sectoral pain and rising bad loans.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 6:00am -
AI startups positioned to transform India's IT services, despite SaaS setbacks
As global AI agents begin to automate legacy migrations, Indian IT firms face a valuation crisis, prompting venture capital firms like Lightspeed to hunt for entrepreneurs who can increase margins through automation.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 6:00am -
Uber ordered to pay $8.5 million in trial over driver sex assault claims
The case was the first trial – known as a 'bellwether' – of more than 3,000 similar lawsuits against Uber that have been consolidated in U.S. federal court. Bellwether trials are used to test legal theories and help gauge the value of claims for possible settlements.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 5:36am -
It's all about hours clocked—Urban Company data punctures work value talk
Urban Company's top 5% professionals spent an average of 167 hours a month working for the platform, nearly double the hours logged by the average Urban Company ‘partner’.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 5:30am -
Reddit forecasts strong revenue as AI tools drive ad sales
Q4 revenue rose 70% to $726 million, beating estimates of $665.4 million. Its earnings per share of $1.24 also exceeded estimates of 94 cents. Daily active unique visitors rose 19%, to 121.4 million in the quarter ended December 31, while its global average revenue per user increased by 42%.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 5:23am -
New York Pension Funds Scrutinize Palantir Over ICE Contract
New York’s pension funds, which have exposure to $900 million of Palantir Technologies Inc. stock, are questioning the software company over its business dealings with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security.
- 2 days ago 6 Feb 26, 12:16am -
Bob’s Discount Furniture Rises 11% After $331 Million IPO
Bob’s Discount Furniture Inc., a home furnishings retailer backed by Bain Capital, jumped as much as 11% in its trading debut Thursday, after the company raised $331 million in a US initial public offering.
- 2 days ago 6 Feb 26, 12:01am -
Anthropic’s Secret Weapon Is Its Cult of Safety
Silicon Valley’s most ideologically driven company may have become its most commercially dangerous.
- 2 days ago 6 Feb 26, 12:00am -
Hero MotoCorp posts highest-ever quarterly revenue as GST cuts spur demand
Hero MotoCorp, India's largest two-wheeler maker, on Thursday said its profit rose 15% year-on-year to ₹1,275 crore in the third quarter of financial year 2026 (FY26), while revenue climbed 21% to ₹12,784 crore.
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 10:44pm -
LIC takes ₹1,400 crore hit from loss of GST-linked input tax credit
LIC, India's largest life insurer, managed to largely offset the loss of input tax credit through an increase in the share of margin-accretive non-participating policies and by rationalizing expenditure, says MD and CEO R. Doraiswamy
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 10:16pm -
Nike’s ‘mind-altering’ shoes are now available — what's the hype all about?
Nike's latest footwear experiment, the Mind 001 and Mind 002, was launched on 5 February. Combining neuroscience research with unique foam nodes, these shoes aim to enhance focus and presence. Details here.
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 10:14pm -
JLR weighs on Tata Motors PV in Q3 as cyberattack costs reach £260 million
India’s third largest carmaker saw a 22% rise in volumes of passenger vehicle sales in the country to 171,000 units, sending its standalone profit—before exceptional items owing to demerger related costs—soaring 90% to ₹127 crore, and revenue jumping 26% to ₹15,466 crore.
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 9:17pm -

Google: India Business News

newSBI Q3 Results: Profit jumps 24% YoY to Rs 21,028 crore, NII rises 9% - The Economic Times
SBI Q3 Results: Profit jumps 24% YoY to Rs 21,028 crore, NII rises 9% The Economic TimesSBI Q3 profit up 13% at ₹21,317 crore thehindu.comSBI Q3 FY26 Results Preview: Stable results, steady asset quality? Here's what investors can expect Zee BusinessSBI Q3 profit jumps 24.5% to Rs 21,028 crore as asset quality improves MoneycontrolSBI Q3 Results 2026: Net Profit Jumps 24.5% to ₹21,028 Cr | NIM at 3.36% PSU Connect
- 2 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 1:44pm -
newOver 100 small-cap stocks jump up to 45% as broader indices' rally enters third week - Moneycontrol
Over 100 small-cap stocks jump up to 45% as broader indices' rally enters third week MoneycontrolStock market today: Nifty50 ends above 25,650; BSE Sensex up over 260 points Times of IndiaStock markets end higher; ITC, banks lead recovery as RBI keeps policy rates unchanged thehindu.comSensex rises 266 pts, Nifty above 25,650; will stock market rally continue next week? MSNMarkets eye brighter side: Sensex, Nifty recover from early losses amid IT rout The Economic Times
- 4 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 12:27pm -
newHero Vida UBEX Design Patented In India - Electric Street Bike - RushLane
Hero Vida UBEX Design Patented In India - Electric Street Bike RushLane
- 4 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 12:01pm -
newStocks to buy for long term: From BEL to VBL— Motilal Oswal's Nandish Shah suggests 5 shares, sees up to 30% upside - Mint
Stocks to buy for long term: From BEL to VBL— Motilal Oswal's Nandish Shah suggests 5 shares, sees up to 30% upside Mint9 Stocks To Buy For Long Term: Sharekhan picks stocks for 2026; Nestle India, Blue Star, Bank of Baroda on list Zee BusinessStocks to buy for long term: From ITC, Titan to L&T— Rahul Ghose of Hedged recommends 10 shares; do you own any? MSN5 Stocks to Watch in 2026 Before They Take Off Equitymaster5 Stocks To Buy For Long Term: Analysts recommend 4 largecap, 1 s…
- 4 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 11:52am -
newKotak Mahindra Bank clarifies it has not submitted financial bid for IDBI Bank stake - The Economic Times
Kotak Mahindra Bank clarifies it has not submitted financial bid for IDBI Bank stake The Economic TimesKotak Bank says it is not in race to acquire IDBI bank Times of IndiaIDBI Bank divestment: Financial bids received, under evaluation, says Finance Ministry The Economic TimesKotak Mahindra Bank Says It Has Not Submitted Financial Bid For IDBI Bank Disinvestment SwarajyamagFinancial bids from Kotak, Emirates NBD, Fairfax received for IDBI Bank privatisation Moneycontrol
- 4 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 11:49am -
newBullion’s biggest selloff: How macro shocks triggered a healthy correction in gold, silver - The Economic Times
Bullion’s biggest selloff: How macro shocks triggered a healthy correction in gold, silver The Economic TimesSilver Extends Losses For 2nd Day, Falls 6% To Rs 2,29,187 Per Kg NDTVWhy is gold price down by 3.9% and will it fall below $4,768 or rise again? Gold drop, analysts insights and market outlook explained. Here's what investors should do now The Economic TimesSilver, gold prices: Silver tumbles Rs 15,000 on MCX, gold slips below Rs 1.5 lakh; should you buy? Times of IndiaSilv…
- 5 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 10:47am -
newRenault Duster Spied Undisguised Before Launch - Shows Road Presence - RushLane
Renault Duster Spied Undisguised Before Launch - Shows Road Presence RushLane2026 Renault Duster vs Maruti Grand Vitara/Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder: Key Specifications Compared CarDekhoMaruti Victoris vs Renault Duster: Strong-hybrid engine specs compared - The Times of India Times of IndiaYamaha XSR 155 vs Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Comparison Video Autocar IndiaNew Renault Duster Vs Hyundai Creta: Which SUV Looks More Stylish? Let’s Find Out… ZigWheels.com
- 7 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 9:16am -
newMaruti Victoris Discount Offer - Up To Rs 78,000 Off - RushLane
Maruti Victoris Discount Offer - Up To Rs 78,000 Off RushLaneMaruti Suzuki Victoris Outperforms All Mid SUVs In January 2026, Except Hyundai Creta NDTVHow Maruti Victoris Fits into Today’s Competitive Mid-Size SUV Segment ThePrintMaruti Suzuki Victoris crosses 50,000 unit sales in 5 months; beats Kia Seltos, Tata Sierra in January MoneycontrolMaruti Suzuki Victoris Gets Rs 78,000 Discount Cartoq
- 8 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 8:11am -
newIndia-Bound 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ Spied Testing - RushLane
India-Bound 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ Spied Testing RushLane
- 8 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 7:46am -
newSilver rate today: Silver price may correct 75% from peak in two years, say experts - Mint
Silver rate today: Silver price may correct 75% from peak in two years, say experts MintSilver Price Today [7 Feb 2026]: MCX Silver Crashes 8.3% to ₹2.75 Lakh/kg | City-Wise Rates The Sunday GuardianSilver slips behind NVIDIA to third place after sharp price crash MoneycontrolSilver Price slips on Feb 6: Latest rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai & Bengaluru BusinessLineSilver Price Today, February 7: Silver Rates witness massive drop across country, check prices in Patna, Luc…
- 10 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 6:01am -
newIndiGo Feb 2026 Long-Haul Service Changes - AeroRoutes
IndiGo Feb 2026 Long-Haul Service Changes AeroRoutesIndiGo cuts some long-haul flights due to airspace closures, airport congestion ReutersIndiGo to stop flights to Copenhagen, reduce frequencies on Manchester & London routes ET TravelWorldIndiGo to adjust long-haul flight schedule; to suspend Copenhagen services from Feb 17 Telegraph IndiaIndiGo, Air India skirt Iranian airspace; fly alternative routes for long-haul flights The Economic Times
- 11 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 5:00am -
newStocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends three shares to buy on Monday — 9 February 2026 - Mint
Stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends three shares to buy on Monday — 9 February 2026 MintView Full coverage on Google News
- 11 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 5:00am -
newMarkets News, Feb. 6, 2026: Dow Ends Above 50K for First Time as Indexes Soar After 3-Day Sell-Off; Bitcoin Bounces Back Above $70K - Investopedia
Markets News, Feb. 6, 2026: Dow Ends Above 50K for First Time as Indexes Soar After 3-Day Sell-Off; Bitcoin Bounces Back Above $70K InvestopediaDow surges 1,200 points for first close above 50,000 in sharp rebound from tech rout: Live updates CNBCDow Jones Industrial Average breaks 50,000 level for first time The Economic TimesStocks’ Early Gains Hold Despite Tech Pullback and Mega-Cap Weakness Investing.com IndiaDow closes above 50,000, Nvidia soars as traders focus on AI spending…
- 12 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 4:21am -
newMaybe AI agents can be lawyers after all - TechCrunch
Maybe AI agents can be lawyers after all TechCrunchIntroducing Claude Opus 4.6 AnthropicThe company that has wiped off trillion dollars from software stocks in less than a week, releases new AI model Times of IndiaAnthropic launches Claude Opus 4.6 as AI moves toward a 'vibe working' era CNBCSixteen Claude AI agents working together created a new C compiler Ars Technica
- 14 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 1:56am -
newGoldman Sachs teams up with Anthropic to automate banking tasks with AI agents, CNBC reports - Reuters
Goldman Sachs teams up with Anthropic to automate banking tasks with AI agents, CNBC reports ReutersGoldman Sachs taps Anthropic’s Claude to automate accounting, compliance roles CNBCGoldman Sachs deploys Claude AI for trade accounting, compliance, and onboarding — Has a new era of invest The Economic TimesGoldman Sachs AI Push With Anthropic Meets Premium Valuation Question Marks simplywall.stGoldman Sachs taps Anthropic for AI agents: Chief information officer explains one capa…
- 16 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 12:30am -

newGold surges over 3% as dip buyers pounce on weaker USD - FXStreet
Gold surges over 3% as dip buyers pounce on weaker USD FXStreetGold, Silver Prices Today Live Updates: Yellow metal recovers in international market; spot gold up over 1% Times of IndiaGold bounces back on softer dollar, US-Iran concerns; silver rebounds The Economic TimesSilver, gold extend rally as weak dollar lifts safe-haven demand thehindu.comGold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Bullish Reversal Signals Emerging FXEmpire
- 16 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 12:27am -
newSouth Korean Crypto Exchange Accidentally Gave Away $95 Billion in Bitcoin - Decrypt
South Korean Crypto Exchange Accidentally Gave Away $95 Billion in Bitcoin Decrypt$40 billion blunder! South Korean crypto exchange accidentally sent 6,20,000 Bitcoins to users — Here's what happened | Company Business News MintBithumb's Bitcoin Error: Billions Sent Instead of Won 조선일보Bithumb's $133M Bitcoin Blunder Sends BTC to $55K BinanceNews Explorer — Bithumb's Accidental $95 Billion Bitcoin Giveaway to Users Led to Flash Crash Decrypt
- 17 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 11:16pm -
newMark Zuckerberg Becomes World’s No. 4 Richest—Passing Jeff Bezos After Amazon’s Earnings Miss - Forbes
Mark Zuckerberg Becomes World’s No. 4 Richest—Passing Jeff Bezos After Amazon’s Earnings Miss ForbesJeff Bezos loses World's 4th richest position to Mark Zuckerberg as markets is 'unhappy' with Amazon's … Times of IndiaZuckerberg Surpasses Bezos on Billionaires List Driven by Company Stock Performance صحيفة مالMark Zuckerberg overtakes Jeff Bezos as fourth-richest, adds $22 billion in a day The Financial ExpressMark Zuckerberg Passes Jeff Bezos For No. 4 Richest As Me…
- 19 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 8:56pm -
newSTT Hike: Fourth time’s a charm - Finshots
STT Hike: Fourth time’s a charm FinshotsStockbrokers' body urges FM Sitharaman to revoke securities transaction tax hike proposal CNBC TV18Markets rebound after Budget shock, rupee logs strongest weekly rally in years FirstpostMarkets end firm in volatile Budget week; IT stocks lose ₹2.4 lakh crore BusinessLineBudget 2026: Kartavya With Deferred Responsibilities? newsclick.in
- 19 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 8:49pm -
newLive: AI social awakening – Moltbook, tech leap or security red flag? - news.cgtn.com
Live: AI social awakening – Moltbook, tech leap or security red flag? news.cgtn.comA social network of AI agents, not humans Telegraph IndiaHumans are infiltrating the social network for AI bots theverge.comAI Agents Created Their Own Religion, Crustafarianism, On An Agent-Only Social Network ForbesSecurity concerns and skepticism are bursting the bubble of Moltbook, the viral AI social forum thehindu.com
- 20 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 8:31pm -
new‘People are vile and cruel’: Washington Post journalist laid off while on maternity leave responds to 'go - Times of India
‘People are vile and cruel’: Washington Post journalist laid off while on maternity leave responds to 'go Times of India"Go Back To India": Woman Journalist Laid Off By Washington Post Shuts Down Troll NDTVThe free press dies in broad daylight thehindu.comBob Woodward says he is ‘crushed’ by Washington Post layoffs The GuardianHow Jeff Bezos Brought Down the Washington Post The New Yorker
- 20 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 8:13pm -
newA home-grown military-industrial complex is finally taking shape - The Economic Times
A home-grown military-industrial complex is finally taking shape The Economic TimesHAL to bid for licence manufacturing of 5th-gen fighter jet The Indian Express80 Years of Expertise Ignored! India’s 5th-Gen AMCA Fighter Goes Private — Bold Move or Blunder to Exclude HAL? EurAsian TimesHAL says will meet full year guidance but Morgan Stanley expects stock to fall another 20% CNBC TV18HAL share price cracks 12% in two sessions; time to buy the PSU defence stock? Mint
- 20 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 8:08pm -
newNSE board clears IPO plan, forms IPO committee under former LIC MD Tablesh Pandey - Moneycontrol
NSE board clears IPO plan, forms IPO committee under former LIC MD Tablesh Pandey MoneycontrolNSE board approves IPO via OFS route Times of IndiaNSE Board approves IPO via OFS, forms a committee to drive listing process The Economic TimesNSE reports strong Q3 FY26 as trading activity picks up MoneycontrolNSE Q3FY26 PAT rises 15% QoQ to Rs 2,408 crore; income up 6% sequentially Tribune India
- 20 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 8:02pm -
new‘Zomato isn’t for everyone’: Ex-employee reflects on intense work culture | Trending - Hindustan Times
‘Zomato isn’t for everyone’: Ex-employee reflects on intense work culture | Trending Hindustan TimesDeepinder Goyal formally resigns as MD, CEO and director of Eternal; Albinder Dhindsa takes charge MoneycontrolWhat is boomerang trend and why is corporate India rehiring laid-off staff? indiatoday.in#Business | Eternal Ltd, formerly Zomato Ltd, on February 6 disclosed that co-founder Deepinder Goyal has formally resigned as managing director, chief executive officer and director of…
- 21 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 7:33pm -
newWhy PhysicsWallah is betting on schools to fix what coaching can’t | Company Business News - Mint
Why PhysicsWallah is betting on schools to fix what coaching can’t | Company Business News MintPhysicsWallah profit grows 33% to Rs 102 crore in Q3 ET EducationPhysicsWallah posts Rs 1,082 Cr revenue in Q3 FY26; profit grows 33% Entrackr‘Next phase of growth will be from South India, and K-12 market’: Prateek Maheshwari, Co-Founder, Physicswallah The Financial ExpressPhysicswallah falls 4% after Q3 results; 20% down from IPO listing price Business Standard
- 21 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 7:20pm -
newMaruti loses edge as govt scraps small car concession in new fuel-emission norms: Why did the govt tweak the rules? - Mint
Maruti loses edge as govt scraps small car concession in new fuel-emission norms: Why did the govt tweak the rules? MintIndia Scraps Small Car Exemption in Emissions Rules After Automaker Complaints, Reuters Says Autocar ProfessionalTata, Mahindra win as India scraps small car exemption in fuel rules By Investing.com Investing.com IndiaAutomakers seek early clarity as deadline nears for tougher CAFÉ norms: Tata Motors PV MD MoneycontrolGovt drops concession to small cars under new C…
- 22 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 6:35pm -
newTata Offers Massive EV Discounts Of Up To Rs. 3.8 Lakh In Feb 2026 - Gaadiwaadi.com
Tata Offers Massive EV Discounts Of Up To Rs. 3.8 Lakh In Feb 2026 Gaadiwaadi.comTata EV Discounts Feb 2026 Up To Rs 3.8 Lakh - Punch, Nexon, Curvv, Harrier RushLaneTata February 2026 offers: Up to Rs 3.80 lakh off on Curvv EV, Punch EV Autocar IndiaTata Starts Offering Discounts On Fresh 2026-Built Cars This Month Gaadiwaadi.comBest Selling SUV Is Now Rs 1.41 Lakh Cheaper! MotorOctane
- 22 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 6:22pm -
newSilver (XAG) Forecast: Silver Market Eyes Reversal Pattern After Silver Dropping to $64.06 - FXEmpire
Silver (XAG) Forecast: Silver Market Eyes Reversal Pattern After Silver Dropping to $64.06 FXEmpireWhy is silver price rising by 7.6% and will it go above $76.64 or fall back? Silver rise, analysts insight The Economic TimesSilver Futures Approach a Cycle Window That Often Brings Trend Acceleration Investing.com IndiaSilver Plunges After Brief Rebound as Volatility Remains High The Wall Street JournalSilver Whipsaws in Volatile Trade TradingView
- 23 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 5:31pm -
newTata Steel Q3 earnings: Net profit climbs over 8 times to ₹2,689 crore, EBITDA jumps 39% - Upstox
Tata Steel Q3 earnings: Net profit climbs over 8 times to ₹2,689 crore, EBITDA jumps 39% UpstoxTata Steel profits up 9x on improved sales Times of IndiaTata Steel profit grows multifold to ₹2,730 crore in Q3 thehindu.comTata Steel net profit leaps to Rs 2730 crore on strong domestic deliveries, Europe turnaround Telegraph IndiaEarnings call transcript: Tata Steel’s Q3 2026 performance and strategic outlook Investing.com India
- 23 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 5:27pm -
newIndian equities set for re‑rating, Sensex could hit 1,07,000 by 2026-end in bull case, Morgan Stanley... - Moneycontrol
Indian equities set for re‑rating, Sensex could hit 1,07,000 by 2026-end in bull case, Morgan Stanley... MoneycontrolIndian stocks enjoy a rare combination, makes a case for re-rating: Morgan Stanley's Ridham Desai The Economic TimesGlobal markets may bleed, but India will win: Quant MF’s Sandeep Tandon explains why CNBC TV18India’s growth cycle set to accelerate with continuing reforms: Morgan Stanley thehawk.inWhat needs to go right for this former market ‘darling’ to tur…
- 23 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 5:22pm -
newThe 14,500 Crore Takeover: How PFC’s Acquisition of 52.63% Stake in REC Changed India’s Power Sector - PSU Connect
The 14,500 Crore Takeover: How PFC’s Acquisition of 52.63% Stake in REC Changed India’s Power Sector PSU ConnectPFC-REC merger gets in-principle approval The Economic TimesBoards of PFC, REC give nod to merger Times of IndiaKey focus of banking committee to bring 300-350 million Indians in the financial ecosystem: DFS Secretary... MoneycontrolPFC acquires 52.63% stake in REC, in-principle merger under consideration BusinessLine
- 23 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 5:17pm -
newAI is breaking India's IT fresher pipeline, Tier-2 and Tier-3 talent hit hardest - indiatoday.in
AI is breaking India's IT fresher pipeline, Tier-2 and Tier-3 talent hit hardest indiatoday.inWhy Big Tech Is Throwing Cash Into India in Quest for AI Supremacy The Wall Street JournalAI Won't Replace Indian Tech Services, Will Reinvent And Amplify Them: Nasscom NDTVPress Note Details: Press Information Bureau PIBAI turns the tide for Indian IT Forbes India
- 23 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 5:00pm -
newBig Tech's $600 billion spending plans exacerbate investors' AI headache - Reuters
Big Tech's $600 billion spending plans exacerbate investors' AI headache ReutersView Full coverage on Google News
- 24 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 4:19pm -
newBitcoin crash stuns markets. Decoding biggest crypto slump since Trump election - indiatoday.in
Bitcoin crash stuns markets. Decoding biggest crypto slump since Trump election indiatoday.inWhy bitcoin is losing its luster after stratospheric rise thehindu.com‘Crypto winter’: Why is Bitcoin crashing despite Trump’s support? Al JazeeraBitcoin: Is the Bottom In After the Elliott Wave Target Was Reached? Investing.com IndiaBitcoin drops 15%, briefly breaking below $61,000 as sell-off intensifies, doubts about crypto grow CNBC
- 24 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 4:09pm -
Rupee logs best week in over 3 years on US trade‑pact boost - The Economic Times
Rupee logs best week in over 3 years on US trade‑pact boost The Economic TimesRupee falls 36 paise to close at 90.70 against U.S. dollar thehindu.comRupee in green: Currency rises 9 paise to 90.25 against US dollar Times of IndiaRupee logs best week in over three years on US trade‑pact boost VCCircleIndia-US trade deal details to determine the impact on Rupee, says RBI chief Malhotra The Economic Times
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 3:54pm -
Amazon shares slide as $200 billion outlay fans fears over AI returns - Reuters
Amazon shares slide as $200 billion outlay fans fears over AI returns ReutersView Full coverage on Google News
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 3:50pm -
Elon Musk makes a bold prediction, says ‘In 36 months, cheapest place to put AI will be …’ - Times of India
Elon Musk makes a bold prediction, says ‘In 36 months, cheapest place to put AI will be …’ Times of IndiaSpaceX could become the backbone of the AI economy, Musk says By Investing.com Investing.com IndiaMusk Vows To Run Data Centers In Space On Solar Power But Experts Have Doubts NDTVElon Musk’s Orbital Data Centers Face Huge Challenges ForbesVoyager Technologies CEO says space data center cooling problem still needs to be solved CNBC
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 3:23pm -
Dollar retreats from two-week high, yen set for weekly loss By Reuters - Investing.com
Dollar retreats from two-week high, yen set for weekly loss By Reuters Investing.comDollar set for strong weekly gain; euro, sterling bounce By Investing.com Investing.com IndiaUS dollar heads for weekly rise, yen slumps ahead of Japan's election The Economic TimesU.S. Dollar Gains Ground Despite Weak Jobs Data: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY FXEmpireDollar index holds just under two-week high, US equities stay slippery Business Standard
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 2:52pm -
Mahindra to Set Up its Largest Integrated Auto & Tractor Manufacturing Facility in Maharashtra - Mahindra
Mahindra to Set Up its Largest Integrated Auto & Tractor Manufacturing Facility in Maharashtra MahindraMahindra To Invest Rs 15,000 Crore To Develop Manufacturing Hub In Maharashtra NDTVMahindra’s new Nagpur plant to produce Over 5 lakh vehicles annually: Details Times of IndiaMahindra Group unveils ₹15,000 crore decade-long investment roadmap for Maharashtra thehindu.comIndia's Mahindra to invest $1.65 billion over 10 years to expand manufacturing Reuters
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 2:37pm -
ITC, Godfrey Phillips, other cigarette stocks jump up to 13% amid reports of price hike - The Economic Times
ITC, Godfrey Phillips, other cigarette stocks jump up to 13% amid reports of price hike The Economic TimesITC, Godfrey Phillips and VST Industries share price jump up to 12% on Friday; here is why UpstoxGodfrey Phillips, ITC shares surge up to 13%: What's fueling the jump and what lies ahead MSNLarge-Cap Stock-ITC Jumps Over 5% with 5 Times Spurt in Volume Dalal Street Investment JournalITC, other cigarette stocks rise up to 13%: Price hike, four other reasons behind renewed buying i…
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 1:57pm -
India 'Ready' To Place Boeing Orders Worth Up To $80 Billion, Says Piyush Goyal - News18
India 'Ready' To Place Boeing Orders Worth Up To $80 Billion, Says Piyush Goyal News18India is reportedly 'ready' to buy up to $80 billion in Boeing aircraft following trade deal with U.S. CNBCTrade deal boosts US aerospace companies, supply chain partners in India BusinessLineUS trade deal to boost Indian aerospace manufacturing Business TodayIndia-US trade deal: Boost seen for energy, minerals imports over 5 yrs Business Standard
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 1:18pm -
Page Industries strives to regain its mojo. Can millennials and Gen Zers help the Jockey maker? | Stock Market News - Mint
Page Industries strives to regain its mojo. Can millennials and Gen Zers help the Jockey maker? | Stock Market News MintPage Industries posts steady Q3 growth, declares Rs 125 interim dividend Indian Television Dot ComPAGEIND: Quarterly profit impacted by new labour code costs; interim dividend of Rs. 125 declared TradingViewPage Industries Profit Slips On A One-Time Labor-Code Hit FinimizePage Industries Q3 net profit falls 7.3% to ₹189 crore India Retailing
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 1:17pm -
Gold rate slip again; check rates in Chennai, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Delhi - BusinessLine
Gold rate slip again; check rates in Chennai, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Delhi BusinessLineGold price today: How much 22K, 24K gold costs in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune & other cities – check rates Times of IndiaGold Prices Fall Big In Hyderabad As Global Markets Turn Weak, Check Rates Here News18Gold rate rebounds: Is it time to buy or should you book profits? MintGold Rate Today (February 7, 2026): Check Prices Of 24K, 22K & 18K In Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyder …
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 1:02pm -
SENSEX slumps 202 pts, NIFTY50 below 25,600 in noon deals; LIC, Nykaa among buzzing stocks - Upstox
SENSEX slumps 202 pts, NIFTY50 below 25,600 in noon deals; LIC, Nykaa among buzzing stocks UpstoxStock markets open lower ahead of key RBI policy rate decision The News MinuteSensex declines 225.15 points in early trade; Nifty drops 89.25 points Telegraph IndiaStock market today: Top gainers and losers on NSE, BSE on February 5- check list Times of IndiaGift Nifty falls over 100 pts; here's trading setup for the day The Economic Times
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 12:49pm -
RBI proposes to compensate customers up to ₹25,000 loss due to fraud - thehindu.com
RBI proposes to compensate customers up to ₹25,000 loss due to fraud thehindu.comRBI plans ₹25,000 compensation for cyberfraud victims thehindu.comRBI’s Proposed Framework for Compensation in Digital Fraud Cases Vajiram & RaviCyber scammed? RBI plans compensation up to Rs 25,000 Times of IndiaRBI to compensate digital fraud victims up to Rs 25,000, even if OTP was shared Telegraph India
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 12:09pm -
NCLAT upholds CCI decision to close abuse of dominance case against NSE over co-location services - Bar and Bench
NCLAT upholds CCI decision to close abuse of dominance case against NSE over co-location services Bar and Bench
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 11:42am -
Global electricity demand is set to grow strongly to 2030, underscoring need for investments in grids and flexibility - IEA – International Energy Agency
Global electricity demand is set to grow strongly to 2030, underscoring need for investments in grids and flexibility IEA – International Energy AgencyGlobal electricity demand set to surge through 2030 as data centres, EVs and cooling drive new ‘Age of Electricity’: IEA Down To EarthEnergy Planning as Investment Driver for Global Grids Enhancement IRENA – International Renewable Energy AgencyIEA Sees Faster Global Power Demand Growth as Renewables and Nuclear Expand TipRanks…
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 11:30am -
Upcoming Car Launches In Feb 2026 - Maruti, Tata, MG, Toyota, Nissan - RushLane
Upcoming Car Launches In Feb 2026 - Maruti, Tata, MG, Toyota, Nissan RushLane5 New Car Launches Happening Within The Next 2 Weeks In India Gaadiwaadi.comMG Majestor conquers Mount Japfü ahead of India debut: Details Times of IndiaFrom Majestor to e Vitara: 5 cars launching in India this February Hindustan TimesDiesel SUVs To Look Forward To This Year: Kodiaq Diesel To MG Majestor Cartoq
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 10:45am -
RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25% - thehindu.com
RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25% thehindu.comGDP growth outlook raised to 7.4%, repo rate stays at 5.25% Times of IndiaEconomy Better Than Goldilocks Sweet Spot: RBI Governor NDTVRBI Policy Rate Pause Explained: Why the RBI Kept Interest Rates Unchanged Vajiram & RaviStable home loan rates may encourage people to buy housing assets: CREDAI-NAREDCO The Economic Times
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 10:20am -
AI so good at coding, coders now have to look for some other career: Sridhar Vembu - indiatoday.in
AI so good at coding, coders now have to look for some other career: Sridhar Vembu indiatoday.in'Start Considering Alternative Livelihoods': Zoho's Sridhar Vembu's Advice To Coders NDTV'Calm acceptance, not panic': Sridhar Vembu urges coders to consider alternate livelihoods amid AI’s... MoneycontrolHow Anthropic's new AI tool could impact IT jobs? Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu gives a warning and a real li The Economic TimesAnthropic AI Jobs Impact: Don't panic, accept reality, says…
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 9:47am -
AI angst wipes $22.5 billion off Indian IT stocks in worst week in four months - Reuters
AI angst wipes $22.5 billion off Indian IT stocks in worst week in four months ReutersTCS, LTIMindtree, Infosys: IT stocks in the spotlight on Thursday, Feb 5, a day after NIFTY IT tanks 6%; here is why UpstoxAI fear wipes 6% off Nifty IT: Rahul Shah warns about tech valuations, flags safer bets The Economic TimesNarayana Murthy preached R&D to govt, but didn't invest himself: Fund managers after Anthropic shock hits IT stocks MSNAre IT stocks in oversold territory amid Anthropic thr…
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 9:44am -
Tata Posts Record Q3 FY26 Volumes, Highest Ever quarterly EV Registrations - Gaadiwaadi.com
Tata Posts Record Q3 FY26 Volumes, Highest Ever quarterly EV Registrations Gaadiwaadi.comJLR Q3 PERFORMANCE IMPACTED BY PREVIOUSLY INDICATED CHALLENGES JLR Corporate WebsiteTata Motors PV posts quarter 3 loss of Rs 3,483 crore Times of IndiaTata Motors Passenger Vehicles posts net loss of ₹3,483 crore in Q3 thehindu.comNew EVs from Jaguar and Range Rover to Be Revealed This Year CarWale
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 9:32am -
Microsoft Dreamed Of The Digital Coworker. Anthropic Built It - Forbes
Microsoft Dreamed Of The Digital Coworker. Anthropic Built It ForbesWith CTO Rahul Patil, Claude takes a deep breath and blows SaaS away Times of IndiaExplained: What Anthropic’s latest launch means for Indian IT BusinessLineClaude Cowork’s debut signals start of enterprise automation The Economic TimesAnthropic has sent a message to Bengaluru The Indian Express
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 8:59am -
OpenAI Releases GPT-5.3-Codex, a New Codex Model for Agent-Style Development - Laravel News
OpenAI Releases GPT-5.3-Codex, a New Codex Model for Agent-Style Development Laravel NewsIntroducing GPT-5.3-Codex OpenAIOpenAI’s new model leaps ahead in coding capabilities—but raises unprecedented cybersecurity risks FortuneOpenAI, Anthropic Push New Coding Models as Agentic AI Rivalry Heats Up Analytics India MagazineOpenAI launches Codex desktop app to power next-generation software development; check features and how to use Times of India
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 8:50am -
India's stock market is failing to match growth in economy - Financial Times
India's stock market is failing to match growth in economy Financial TimesInvestor Angst Turns to India Earnings After Trade Clouds Clear BloombergWhy Markets Remain Muted Despite US–India Trade Deal Optimism: HSBC Explains Republic WorldColbari.com: Indian Shares Rise as US Trade Sentiment and Earnings Boost Confidence openPR.comAnalysis-India's markets get tariff relief but not a buy yet MSN
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 7:00am -
StanChart Oil Market Rebalances as Oversupply Fears Fade Into 2026 - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
StanChart Oil Market Rebalances as Oversupply Fears Fade Into 2026 Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comOil prices stable after U.S. and Iran hold nuclear talks CNBCSilver sharply down, leading gold lower, too KITCOOil markets are on edge over elevated risks of a U.S. military strike against Iran this weekend MarketWatchSilver tumbles, oil drops in commodity sell-off Reuters
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 6:30am -
Rs 139 Dividend Payout, Stock split, Demerger: Nestle, NTPC, Accelya Solutions and 24 other stocks to go ex-date TODAY - FULL LIST - ET Now
Rs 139 Dividend Payout, Stock split, Demerger: Nestle, NTPC, Accelya Solutions and 24 other stocks to go ex-date TODAY - FULL LIST ET NowUpcoming dividends, stock splits this week: BPCL, NTPC, ITC, Nestle India, Cochin Shipyard among others in focus UpstoxNTPC, NALCO, and 24 Companies Announce Dividends – Final Day to Get Payouts PSU ConnectFrom RVNL to NHPC, these stocks to trade ex-dividend next week: Check amount and record dates India TV NewsDividend Paying PSU Stocks: REC, BEM…
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 6:20am -
Budget tax tweaks to revive buyback momentum of cash-rich IT large caps - The Economic Times
Budget tax tweaks to revive buyback momentum of cash-rich IT large caps The Economic TimesTaxation of buy-back – A merry go around kpmg.comBuyback Tax Rules Change: How Much Tax Retail Investors Will Save | Tax News News18India’s love-hate relationship with foreign capital holds it back. What Budget 2026 hints at ThePrintBudget 2026–27 | Buyback tax back-and-forth opens new interpretational questions CNBC TV18
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 6:01am -
Exclusive: The sale of xAI comes with tax, financial and legal benefits for xAI and SpaceX investors - Reuters
Exclusive: The sale of xAI comes with tax, financial and legal benefits for xAI and SpaceX investors ReutersThe Sale Of xAI Comes With Tax, Financial And Legal Benefits For Investors NDTVElon Musk is betting his business empire on AI The EconomistMusk using triangular merger process in SpaceX-xAI deal- Reuters By Investing.com Investing.com IndiaMusk’s Xs Merge, Apple Acquires Q AI, Google’s Record Haul, ElevenLabs Nabs $500 Million, $100 Million For Abovitz’ AI Forbes
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 5:42am -
Bitcoin Giant Strategy Records $12.4 Billion Q4 Loss as MSTR Shares Hit 18-Month Low - Decrypt
Bitcoin Giant Strategy Records $12.4 Billion Q4 Loss as MSTR Shares Hit 18-Month Low DecryptStrategy CEO: Bitcoin would need to plunge to $8,000 before balance sheet issues The BlockStrategy’s Michael Saylor Posts Four-Letter Response to Selloff The Wall Street JournalStrategy stock price target reiterated at $705 by Benchmark By Investing.com Investing.com IndiaStrategy Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results; Holds 713,502 BTC Business Wire
- 2 days ago 6 Feb 26, 3:30am -
Infographic: Global gold demand - Mining.com
Infographic: Global gold demand Mining.comGold Demand Trends: Q4 and Full Year 2025 World Gold CouncilCentral banks' gold buying falls 21% in 2025, slips under 1,000 tonnes TradingViewCentral banks buy 19t of gold in December to total 328t in 2025, averaging 27t/m – World Gold Council KITCORBI’s Gold Purchases Drops to 4 Tonnes in 2025 From 73 Tonnes in 2024 Deccan Chronicle
- 2 days ago 6 Feb 26, 3:05am -
IIT PhDs now in demand as corporates seek top talent for high-end R&D roles - The Economic Times
IIT PhDs now in demand as corporates seek top talent for high-end R&D roles The Economic Times
- 2 days ago 6 Feb 26, 12:37am -
US stock market big crash today: Why the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq fell today - Gold, silver, and crypto al - The Economic Times
US stock market big crash today: Why the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq fell today - Gold, silver, and crypto al The Economic Times4 Resilient Sectors and Stocks to Watch If the Tech Selloff Returns Investing.com IndiaStocks drop on weak labor market data and AI concerns cnn.comWall Street’s Favorite Trades Collapse as Market Selloff Deepens BloombergStock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq poised to deepen tech rout as Amazon's earnings flop Yahoo Finance Singapore
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 8:45pm -
377 of 754 aircraft audited show recurring snags; IndiGo, Air India top list - The Economic Times
377 of 754 aircraft audited show recurring snags; IndiGo, Air India top list The Economic Times70% Of Air India Planes Have Recurring Technical Issues: Centre NDTVFebruary 6- 50% of Indian Aircraft Report Repeated Technical Glitches; Bird Flu Alert In Chennai; Karnataka OKs AI System To Curb Fake News India TodayHalf of audited planes showed repetitive defects; Air India Group, IndiGo top list: Govt data Hindustan TimesHow Safe Is It to Fly in India? Govt Data Flags Air India, IndiGo…
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 8:12pm -
OpenAI wants Frontier to manage all your AI agents - theverge.com
OpenAI wants Frontier to manage all your AI agents theverge.comIntroducing OpenAI Frontier OpenAIOpenAI launches a way for enterprises to build and manage AI agents TechCrunchOpenAI launches Frontier after Claude Cowork — could it replace Salesforce and Workday? What it does and w The Economic TimesOpenAI launches new enterprise platform in bid to win more business customers CNBC
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 7:30pm -

Zee Business

new‘Child’s future can’t be monthly burden’: Noida doctor flags impact of soaring school fees on families
For many parents, rising school fees are not just figures on a receipt but they carry an emotional cost too. Dr Shraddhey Katiyar, a Noida-based doctor, recently shared a heartfelt post on X, drawing attention to the silent stress families experience as education expenses continue to climb. His words struck a chord with many parents who see their own struggles reflected in the issue.
- 2 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 2:26pm -
newIndian markets rebound this week over India-US trade deal, RBI MPC decisions
Bullish momentum resurfaced towards the end of the week with supportive global and domestic triggers outweighing initial Budget-related concerns. Sentiment improved further after the RBI kept policy rates unchanged and revised its GDP growth estimates upward.
- 3 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 1:18pm -
newIndia-US trade framework expands market access for exporters in both countries: Industry
Tariffs on specific Indian export categories — notably generic pharmaceuticals, gems and diamonds, and aircraft parts — are scheduled for removal, contingent on successful implementation and finalisation of the interim agreement, said Juneja.
- 4 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 11:54am -
newCab not available today? Why Uber, Ola, Rapido drivers are on strike: What drivers are demanding
The strike has been announced by the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU), with support from several labour groups working with app-based drivers across the country. The union says the move is aimed at highlighting concerns over fare structures and what it describes as inadequate regulation in the ride-hailing sector.
- 5 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 11:38am -
newBank holiday today: Will banks remain closed on Saturday, February 7, 2026? Check details
Even if bank branches are closed on a second or fourth Saturday, or on Sunday, your money isn’t taking a day off. Most digital banking services continue to work as usual. You can withdraw cash from ATMs, transfer funds through NEFT, RTGS or IMPS, and make payments via UPI without any interruption.
- 5 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 10:56am -
newIPO-bound NSE’s net profit drops 37 pc to Rs 2,408 crore in Q3
Total income also fell 9 per cent (on-year) to Rs 4,395 crore, from Rs 4,807 crore in Q3 FY25. The total revenue, however, was up 6 per cent on the quarterly basis. According to the financials, operating EBITDA for the third quarter declined 16 per cent (on-year) to Rs 2,851 crore.
- 6 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 10:23am -
newIndia’s cheapest 7-seater car: Price starts at just Rs 5.7 lakh, 20 km/l mileage, comfortable cabin, AMT options, 625 litres boot space and more
India’s cheapest 7-seater car: The most affordable seven-seater car in India is the Renault Triber. It's price starts at around Rs 5.76 lakh (ex-showroom).
- 7 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 9:25am -
newZee Real Heroes Awards 2026: ‘The world will have to yield before India…’ Baba Ramdev calls US trade deal a reflection of India’s strength
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev also joined him on stage, where they discussed a range of topics including the India–US trade agreement and the changing global order. During the conversation, Baba Ramdev also targeted the Opposition.
- 20 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 8:17pm -
newIndia likely to add 2.7 billion sq ft of academic space, see $100 bn investment by 2035
The report from ANAROCK Capital said that meeting the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 target of a gross enrolment ratio (GER) of 50 per cent by 2035 will require roughly 25 million additional seats and about $100 billion in construction-led investment for academic facilities alone.
- 20 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 8:08pm -
newElan Group awards Rs 1,000 cr construction project of 'The Mark’ to Leighton Asia
The construction contract covers nearly 5.5 million sq.ft. area including current and future phases/developments.
- 20 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 8:02pm -
newZee Real Heroes Award 2026: Groww COO Harsh Jain shares why solving real problems matters more than valuation
The day-long event honoured the ‘Real Heroes of India’ — individuals whose work has created a lasting impact on society. It brought together thought leaders, achievers, policymakers and members of the media under one roof, with the special Samvad segment encouraging meaningful conversations and exchange of ideas.
- 21 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 6:55pm -
newMahindra to build its biggest factory in Nagpur with Rs 15,000 crore investment
Mahindra Group plans to set up its largest-ever manufacturing plant for cars and tractors in Nagpur. The company is set to invest Rs 15,000 crore over the next 10 years to build this facility.
- 21 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 6:39pm -
newUPI now live in over 8 countries; MoUs with 23 nations on DPI adoption
Moreover, the government has signed MoUs/agreements with 23 countries for sharing or cooperation on India Stack/Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), primarily for replication and adoption of India’s digital governance platforms, Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Jitin Prasada, said in Rajya Sabha.
- 22 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 6:08pm -
newFASTag Annual Pass surpasses 50 lakh users, Chandigarh leads in terms of usage: Govt
The government on Friday said that FASTag Annual Pass has crossed 50 lakh users, with over 26.55 crore transactions recorded within six months of its launch.
- 22 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 6:04pm -
newNumber of India-made LHB railway coaches surged 18 times in 2014-25: Vaishnaw
The number of modern Linke-Hofmann-Busch (LHB) coaches manufactured in India for Indian Railways in 2014-25 increase more than 18 times to 42,677 compared to 2,337 such coaches produced in the country during 2004-2014, the Parliament was informed.
- 22 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 5:59pm -

newIndia-EU FTA to improve access, price competitiveness for Indian auto component makers
Indian auto component manufacturers are likely to enjoy more access to European markets with improved price competitiveness under the proposed India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), a report said on Friday.
- 23 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 5:32pm -
newSensex, Nifty end in green after positive cues from RBI MPC meet
The broader markets showed divergence from benchmark indices, as Nifty Midcap 100 index lost 0.02 per cent, while the NSE Smallcap 100 shed 0.27 per cent. Sectoral indices traded mixed, as consumer staples were the top gainers, with Nifty FMCG surging 2.27 per cent and Nifty Consumer Durables rising 0.96 per cent. Private banks and realty surged 0.63 per cent each.
- 23 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 4:45pm -
newWhy Ola, Uber and Rapido Drivers are going on strike tomorrow, Feb 7 — Explained
In a letter addressed to Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) flagged what it described as long-pending and unresolved issues affecting app-based drivers across the country.
- 23 hours ago 6 Feb 26, 4:42pm -
From Punch EV to Brezza: 7 major car facelifts lined up for 2026 - Check full list
Many new cars and SUVs are set to launch in 2026. Car makers are lining up launches across segments. Several popular models are getting mid-life facelifts.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 3:00pm -
RBI's rate decision reflects favourable assessment of India’s growth: Economists
Analysts welcomed the pause on rate hikes and said they expect the RBI to maintain an extended pause, due to positive cyclical upswing and confidence from successful conclusion of multiple trade deals.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 2:20pm -

Live Mint - Opinion

newDoes your AI assistant annoy you daily?
Chat assistants are prone to error loops. They’re frustrating, but there are ways of getting out of them.
- 9 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 7:01am -
newThe revolutionary orthodoxy and pioneering spirit of T.V. Sundram Iyengar
T.V. Sundram Iyengar's combination of audacity in business, accompanied by a strong social ethos, was characteristic of India's early industrialists.
- 9 hours ago 7 Feb 26, 7:00am -
Climate change is costing the economy—whether climate-deniers admit it or not
Cold snaps may delight climate-change deniers, but they don’t come cheap. From billion-dollar winter storms to a $20 trillion global cleanup bill, extreme weather—hot or cold—is draining economies fast. Snowballs may melt away but the costs remain.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 1:00pm -
RBI’s wait-and-watch policy: Its rate status quo, neutral stance retention and forecast restraint all make sense
The Monetary Policy Committee altered neither the repo rate nor stance, while holding back full-year growth and inflation forecasts as we await new data series for both. RBI made a few changes, though—aimed at customer protection and easing credit for MSMEs and real estate.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 12:21pm -
The Agentic AI invasion: It’s here—but does the software industry face an existential threat?
Rattled investors who foresee chunks of the software industry going obsolete aren’t wrong. Anthropic’s plugins suggest many tech firms are at threat. But legacy systems, rules, laws and the true cost of Agentic AI will slow this disruption down.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 8:00am -
Mint Quick Edit | Should digital currencies redesign banking and AI agents take over human jobs?
What technology enables demands debate. A CBDC-led banking revolution may serve us well. But AI agents doing human work? What seems cheap today could prove costly once the AI industry hooks adopters and pushes for profits.
- 1 day ago 6 Feb 26, 7:01am -
MGNREGA to VB-G RAM G: The overhaul of India’s rural job guarantee needs field trials before its full rollout
The budget slashed MGNREGA funding in preparation of a switch to the new VB-G RAM G scheme, which has been allotted much more money. Given the latter’s key changes, notably its harvest-season pause, it should undergo phased trials before it’s fully rolled out.
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 4:01pm -
Indonesia is tightening capital controls and other emerging markets could follow suit
Capital controls were once taboo for countries courting global investors. Indonesia is now testing that assumption by tightening its rules on the use of export earnings—and betting that foreign investment won’t be deterred. Others in Asia may be watching closely.
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 3:01pm -
The great crypto reckoning: Wake up and get real about this class of pseudo assets
Once hailed as digital gold, Bitcoin has lost its dazzle as a hedge against turmoil. Yet, crypto clearly has Trump’s favour and US lobbies are pushing to let stablecoins pay interest—although it could doom the banking sector and destabilize finance as we know it.
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 2:00pm -
Why RBI should permit a kill-switch for phones bought on loans: It will aid credit expansion
RBI was reportedly rethinking its clampdown on the remote locking of financed phones when borrowers default. It should ease that clamp. A calibrated kill-switch could widen access to credit for first-time borrowers. As for privacy, a code of conduct could address concerns.
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 12:37pm -
Why policymakers simply cannot afford to neglect India’s vast agricultural sector
Our national accounts may show agriculture as a steady performer, but aggregate data masks weak growth in a major sub-sector—crops—that multitudes depend on for livelihood. An agricultural revival won’t just relieve rural income distress, but help address a demand deficiency holding the economy back
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 12:00pm -
Mint Quick Edit | India-China trade swelled in 2025: Will this remain a largely one-way story?
India-China trade swelled past $155 billion in 2025, with our deficit widening further. Can a US tariff policy reset make space to alter global trade dynamics in our favour? And what’s our best strategic option for that?
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 7:31am -
High-level committee on banking: What it should focus on to strengthen India’s financial system
As part of Sunday’s budget speech, the finance minister announced a high-level committee to review India’s banking sector. It should place strategic liability management and banks’ grievance redressal mechanisms at the top of its agenda. New bank licences and PSB mergers can wait.
- 2 days ago 5 Feb 26, 7:30am -
Why India needs smarter finance: It’s not just about enlarging the country’s financial sector
The budget signals a subtle but important shift: away from chasing credit and towards building better financial plumbing. Aiming to deepen market infrastructure and mobilize long-term capital could help strengthen our bond ecosystem—and change how risk is shared and growth financed for the better
- 3 days ago 4 Feb 26, 4:01pm -
We must shield education from the growing miasma of nonsense that has come to afflict the world
The very foundation of education is under threat—and with it the ability of students to think critically. As AI-driven slop, techno-faith and utter nonsense pervade public life, we must do our utmost to safeguard education or forever live in regret.
- 3 days ago 4 Feb 26, 3:14pm -

Puzzling dichotomy: India’s climate debate must not be framed as mitigation versus adaptation
India doesn’t face a climate trade-off. Resilience must advance alongside a transition to a low-carbon economy. The latest Economic Survey’s framing, however, seems to put adaptation ahead of mitigation.
- 3 days ago 4 Feb 26, 2:13pm -
Update India’s reform agenda: Freeing up urban land should be treated as an economic imperative
Land supply constraints impose significant costs on the economy. They get in the way of productivity, inclusion and economic growth. Studies have indicated what must be done by way of policy reforms but the challenge is to push them through.
- 3 days ago 4 Feb 26, 12:00pm -
How the budget’s reforms will help India gain an export edge and make the most of its trade deals
At a time of fractured geopolitics and rising protectionism, India’s budget bets on competitiveness over caution. It creates a framework that could help India maximize the value of new trade deals—turning global uncertainty into an opportunity for exports, investment and long-term growth.
- 3 days ago 4 Feb 26, 10:00am -
Art of the India-US trade deal’s revival: The end of a rift between the two partners could spell gains all around
Observers had all but given up on a trade accord with America. But wonders never cease. We needn’t take Trump’s wonder-evoking executive summary too literally to count on a raft of gains. The more India globalizes, the better it’ll serve our economy.
- 3 days ago 4 Feb 26, 7:30am -
Mint Quick Edit | Investors cheered the US trade reset but does this mark a long-awaited market turnaround?
After a long slump, equity market indices leapt on news of an India-US trade deal. The rupee rose too. Has global geopolitics turned favourable again—and what does it mean for capital inflows?
- 3 days ago 4 Feb 26, 7:00am -
Monetary policy in 2026 is all about liquidity
The easing cycle has now given way to possibly an extended pause, even as the central bank works aggressively behind the scenes to keep the system flush.
- 3 days ago 4 Feb 26, 6:00am -
Big deal: Why the India-US trade agreement is likely to spell significant gains for both partners
Trump, Modi and their negotiators deserve applause for the economic possibilities this deal opens. US tariff relief is good for Indian exporters; America is an easier market to access than the EU and this pact may go into effect sooner. But it’s the patch-up of bilateral ties that might matter more
- 4 days ago 3 Feb 26, 6:43pm -
Budget 2026 positions diaspora capital as a growth lever, not just a remittance stream
Budget 2026 nudges overseas Indian savings away from consumption-led remittances towards equity and real estate investments that can support capital formation and stabilize flows.
- 4 days ago 3 Feb 26, 6:15pm -
Budget: It combines strategic ambition with fiscal discipline to set India up for a sustainable growth trajectory
Markets are often fixated on the near-term. The budget’s real emphasis lies in conservative fiscal assumptions and long-horizon investments in capacity, skills and institutions. As these initiatives begin to pay off in terms of economic growth, the importance of this budget will become clearer.
- 4 days ago 3 Feb 26, 4:00pm -
Who does the law hold liable for what AI agents do? That’s the problem, not what they do on MoltBook
AI agents ‘conspiring’ against humans on MoltBook have caused a stir. But that’s not the worry. Our laws were written for human agency, not for AI systems that act on their own. The real danger isn’t machine rebellion on a social media platform for bots, but a legal void.
- 4 days ago 3 Feb 26, 2:00pm -
Andy Mukherjee: India’s trade deal with the US—Have gaps on farm produce been closed?
The easing of US tariffs is a clear positive for India after a long spell of trade uncertainty. Its energy component could impact global markets for hydrocarbons. Still, we await the fine print of this deal on agricultural items that had been sticky points of negotiation.
- 4 days ago 3 Feb 26, 12:30pm -
The budget lays the foundation to strengthen Indian manufacturing
Its initiatives will help build an industrial complex that positions India as a global hub for high-value manufacturing. We can also expect large-scale employment, greater research and the development of a future-ready workforce.
- 4 days ago 3 Feb 26, 10:37am -
Rathin Roy: Why the budget lacks the coherence needed to tackle India’s real economic challenges
Fiscal prudence and a push for better tax administration are welcome, but a larger question remains unanswered: Why has prosperity failed to show up across the economy? The budget does not offer a coherent explanation. It’s not just markets that were disappointed.
- 4 days ago 3 Feb 26, 10:00am -
Thank the Finance Commission for a tax-sharing formula tilt that promotes better state-level fiscal policy
The 16th Finance Commission’s report makes a small but significant shift in how states should share India’s common tax pool. It tilts the formula of horizontal devolution towards growth and incentivizes better fiscal management by states.
- 4 days ago 3 Feb 26, 7:31am -
Ficci director general: The budget isn’t a list of announcements but a coherent plan to strengthen India’s economy
The budget provides a coherent growth framework anchored in reform continuity, infrastructure investment and fiscal discipline. Amid global fragility, it signals policy credibility and offers clues to how India plans to sustain its GDP growth, attract capital and strengthen competitiveness
- 5 days ago 2 Feb 26, 5:02pm -
Rate cuts are done. Liquidity is now the real challenge for RBI
The communication will likely stay growth-supportive and emphasize readiness to respond to any downside risks, especially those linked to US tariffs.
- 5 days ago 2 Feb 26, 2:45pm -
Would you get a brain chip implant? Tech mavens seem disturbingly bullish on the idea
Enthusiasts say brain chips could help humans keep up with AI, not just help people with certain neurological disorders. As Elon Musk and others seem keen to push this idea beyond the realm of medical assistance, we must put such ambitions to scrutiny.
- 5 days ago 2 Feb 26, 2:01pm -
What experts say on Budget: Steady state, long view
Budget 2026 emphasizes sustainable growth through investments in infrastructure and digital technology, aiming to foster economic resilience
- 5 days ago 2 Feb 26, 1:44pm -
Online protocol: If you’re not a bot, submit your proof-of-personhood to establish it
As AI bots swarm the internet and identity theft risks worsen, digital badges that prove you are a living human being will probably become essential for online interactions. It will arrive quietly—optional at first, then recommended and eventually assumed.
- 5 days ago 2 Feb 26, 12:00pm -
Manu Joseph: Taking risks while making small talk can turn conversations interesting
Talking to strangers takes effort and a tolerance for awkwardness. But although small talk can be dull, it could be quite interesting if we take the risk of appearing somewhat unsophisticated. Here are some tips.
- 5 days ago 2 Feb 26, 10:00am -