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newOil Price Today (August 21): Crude oil nears $95 as Iran peace deal hopes fade. What are experts saying?
An earlier peace deal between the sides expired this week, with neither side making efforts to resume talks. U.S. President Donald Trump also threatened economic retaliation against countries supporting Iran.
- 43 mins ago 21 Aug 26, 7:55am -
newCan Augmont Enterprises IPO deliver long-term growth for high-risk investors?
Augmont Enterprises plans a ₹620 crore IPO to fund working capital needs. The company's promoter stake will decrease significantly after the initial public offering. Over ninety percent of revenue originates from the Augmont SPOT platform, indicating concentration. Financials show strong growth, but a cash flow deficit occurred in FY26. Investors with a high-risk appetite may consider this initial public offering.
- 2 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 6:53am -
new88% retail investors lost money in F&O trading in FY26: Sebi
In FY26, an alarming trend emerged in India's equity derivatives market, with nearly 90% of traders facing financial losses. Retail participation saw an unexpected decline of 18%, marking a significant shift not seen in a decade. Regulatory changes pushed numerous new traders out, leading to a notable concentration in short-dated options, where the highest risks burdened younger investors with smaller portfolios.
- 2 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 6:30am -
newSebi eases FPI onboarding with digital power of attorney
In a progressive move, the capital markets regulator has allowed foreign investors to adopt digital signatures, streamlining the onboarding experience. This change eliminates notarisation and apostillisation for power of attorney documents, thus accelerating onboarding times and enhancing regulatory processes. The goal is to invite more international capital into the Indian market landscape.
- 2 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 6:22am -
newBond yields are the 'Elephant in the Room' stock investors are ignoring
Global fund managers hold the highest equity proportion since late 2021. Rising bond yields are seen as a significant threat to stock markets. Stronger earnings expectations and economic outlooks support investor optimism. The US Treasury's debt buyback plan offered some temporary relief. Analysts watch the yield curve, finding current conditions favorable for stocks.
- 2 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 6:17am -
newFPIs turn bullish on financials, autos and IT in first half of August
Overseas investors showed strong buying in early August, marking four consecutive fortnights of inflows. Financial services and automobiles attracted the highest foreign investment during this period. Broader markets demonstrated resilience, with investors favoring mid-cap names within key sectors. Foreign investors net bought shares worth ₹16,621 crore across sectors during August 1-15. This trend signals a potential turnaround phase in sentiment towards India.
- 3 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 5:46am -
Mcap of four of top-10 most valued firms jumps Rs 1.43 lakh cr; State Bank biggest winner
In a notable surge, four leading Indian corporations experienced an impressive rise in market valuations, totaling Rs 1.43 lakh crore. The State Bank of India led the charge, boosting its valuation by Rs 63,922 crore. Other notable gainers included Reliance Industries, TCS, and Larsen & Toubro, while LIC, Bajaj Finance, and HDFC Bank suffered significant losses in their valuations.
- 12 days ago 9 Aug 26, 10:21am -
Foreign investors continue buying spree; pour Rs 12,921 cr in first week of Aug
In early August, Foreign Portfolio Investors poured Rs 12,921 crore into Indian equities, building on their notable investments from July. This surge indicates improved investor sentiment and favorable macroeconomic conditions. Furthermore, foreign investors have displayed interest in India's debt market, resulting in additional inflows. However, it’s worth noting that despite these recent inflows, they have been net sellers in the Indian equity market throughout the year.
- 12 days ago 9 Aug 26, 10:18am -
RBI special windows seen big enough to bring in $100B
India's new forex inflow programs may attract approximately one hundred billion dollars. These special drives have already mobilized over forty billion dollars in foreign exchange. Experts predict these initiatives could significantly exceed initial mobilization estimates. The Reserve Bank of India introduced these facilities to support the balance of payments. These programs aim to cushion the rupee and contain imported inflation.
- 18 days ago 3 Aug 26, 12:43am -
India, Canada aim to conclude CEPA trade pact by end-2026: MEA
India and Canada are working to finalize their economic partnership agreement. Negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement are progressing well. Both nations aim to conclude these important talks by the end of 2026. This agreement seeks to liberalize trade and strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries. Prime Minister Modi plans a visit later this year to boost bilateral ties.
- 18 days ago 3 Aug 26, 12:18am -
Govt's urban reset: Centre divides ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs into two specialised verticals
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has undergone a significant structural overhaul. Senior bureaucrats were replaced and new leadership appointed to spearhead its flagship missions. The ministry was split into two specialized departments, focusing on capital development and urban development. This administrative revamp aims to streamline service delivery and accelerate infrastructure projects. Personnel shifts occurred rapidly after the government's decision to divide the ministry.
- 18 days ago 3 Aug 26, 12:05am -
Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but many hurdles and uncertainty remain
US President Donald Trump announced a deal for Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. This agreement involves carefully structured phases for winding down the conflict. Israeli forces will withdraw as disarmament is completed by Hamas. A new Palestinian police force will work with an international stabilization force. Reconstruction of Gaza is envisioned after the war concludes.
- 21 days ago 31 Jul 26, 6:33am -
In 1943, US built an entire city, and it didn't exist on a single map
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, was a secret city of 75,000 people during World War II. This hidden community was established for the Manhattan Project's atomic bomb development. Residents worked on crucial tasks without knowing the overall purpose of their efforts. The city remained invisible to the public until the atomic bombs were deployed. Today, Oak Ridge is a mapped city and a historical park.
- 25 days ago 27 Jul 26, 4:34pm -
Humans have a 'third eye' in the brain: Study links it to a 600-million-year-old Cyclops ancestor
Humans cyclops connection: Scientists claim our eyes and even a hormone-regulating gland in our brain trace back to a bizarre, one-eyed sea creature that lived 600 million years ago.
- 25 days ago 27 Jul 26, 2:20pm -
1,500 ships trapped in Gulf of Hormuz is quietly multiplying an underwater army that could unleash World's biggest bioinvasion event
Gulf of Hormuz underwater army: Nearly fifteen hundred ships stuck in the Persian Gulf after fighting closed the Strait of Hormuz. These idle vessels are now becoming breeding grounds for marine invasive species, whose build-up of organisms on ship hulls increases fuel consumption significantly. Scientists urge stricter rules to prevent a major bioinvasion event.
- 28 days ago 24 Jul 26, 9:04am -

Argentina vs Spain FIFA World Cup Final to be replayed? Petition for a rematch crosses 60,000 signatures
FIFA World Cup Final Rematch Petition: An online petition urges FIFA to replay the 2026 World Cup Final after Argentine fans' concerns. Supporters allege irregularities during the match, but Change.org petitions hold no official power. FIFA regulations do not permit replays based on fan dissatisfaction or online signatures. This follows a similar French petition after their semifinal loss to Spain. Despite the petition, many Argentine fans celebrated their team's journey to the final.
- 29 days ago 23 Jul 26, 3:03pm -
He baked potato in aluminium foil, and ate it next morning after microwaving it. Hours later, he was paralysed, doctor explains why
How Potato became a biological trap: A routine kitchen shortcut involving foil-wrapped baked potatoes led to paralysis. This common practice can incubate dangerous botulism-causing bacteria overnight. Reheating leftovers in a microwave does not neutralize the potent botulinum toxin. Nerve damage from this poisoning requires extensive and uncertain recovery periods. Prompt refrigeration of potatoes after baking prevents this severe medical emergency.
- 29 days ago 23 Jul 26, 1:09pm -
Bonus, dividends and stock splits: Bharti Airtel, Hero MotoCorp among 88 stocks turning ex-date this week. Do you own any?
Investors must hold shares in their demat accounts on the respective record dates to be eligible. Here is the complete day-wise list of key corporate actions to track.
- 33 days ago 19 Jul 26, 1:55pm -
Will Sensex, Nifty extend gains on Monday? Q1 earnings, global tech selloff among 6 factors to steer D-St this week
Dalal Street ended the week on a strong note, with the Sensex and Nifty gaining over 1% on Friday. Investors will track six key market triggers this week, including the peak of the Q1 earnings season, the escalating Iran-US conflict, surging crude oil prices, the global tech selloff, rupee movement and FII flows. Analysts remain cautiously optimistic on market sentiment.
- 33 days ago 19 Jul 26, 9:37am -
India-UK CETA takes effect: First zero-duty Indian coffee, jewellery consignments reach UK shores
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement has officially come into force. Zero-duty consignments of Indian jewellery and coffee have now landed in the United Kingdom. This landmark pact is expected to significantly boost bilateral trade between the two nations. Businesses anticipate substantial growth and increased market competitiveness following the agreement. The pact aims to strengthen supply chains and support job creation across both countries.
- 35 days ago 16 Jul 26, 8:56pm -
From Oman to Tanzania: How the Iran war is redrawing India’s trade map
India's trade is changing due to West Asia conflict. Oman is now a major import partner, especially for energy. Russia and the US are also key import sources. Singapore has become India's third-largest export destination. Tanzania and South Africa are seeing increased Indian exports. These shifts highlight new trade routes and partnerships.
- 66 days ago 16 Jun 26, 12:51pm -
FM Sitharaman flags global crisis spillovers, unfair burden on developing nations
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the Global South should not bear the brunt of global imbalances and conflicts. Representing India at a summit, she emphasized the need for coordinated global action and stronger multilateral cooperation to build resilient economies and ensure inclusive growth for all.
- 70 days ago 12 Jun 26, 1:07am -
FPIs pull out Rs 27,000 cr in May; 2026 outflows hit Rs 2.2 lakh cr-mark
Himanshu Srivastava, Principal - Manager Research at Morningstar Investment Research India, said the latest outflow trend reflected persistent uncertainty surrounding global growth, elevated geopolitical tensions across key regions and volatility in crude oil prices, which continued to weigh on risk appetite towards emerging markets, including India.
- 96 days ago 17 May 26, 11:15am -
Oil prices to hit $150? How Indian stock markets may react as Iran war rages on
Oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel amid escalating Iran–Israel tensions and fears of a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy chokepoint. Analysts warn crude could climb to $150 if disruptions persist, raising inflation risks and pressuring Indian equities, which have already seen sharp declines amid foreign outflows, rupee weakness and energy supply concerns.
- 15 Mar 26, 2:11pm -
'Done deal': CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on NDA seat-sharing for Assam polls
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the seat-sharing deal for the upcoming assembly elections is complete. The NDA alliance, including BJP, AGP, UPPL, and BPF, has finalized its contest plan. The state leadership will present the candidate list to Union Home Minister Amit Shah soon. Elections for the 126-member assembly are anticipated in March-April, following a recent delimitation exercise.
- 22 Feb 26, 7:05pm -
Rare 'intensive' revision in Bihar four months before polls
The Election Commission's 'Special Intensive Revision' of Bihar's electoral rolls has ignited political debate, differing from past revisions. While intensive revisions aren't new, the timing of Bihar's SIR, months before assembly elections, is unusual. Unlike previous 'de novo' exercises, it builds upon the 2002-03 roll, incorporating new enumeration forms and document submission.
- 1 Jul 25, 12:24am -
BJP accuses Kejriwal of sending voters hoax calls to mislead
BJP has accused Arvind Kejriwal of orchestrating hoax calls to mislead voters, alleging that the AAP is claiming votes are being cut by the BJP to support AAP. They also allege distribution of money in slum areas and raised concerns about voter data confidentiality, demanding an investigation.
- 26 Jan 25, 5:52pm -
Lok Sabha election 2024: Maharashtra get interesting after splits in Shiv Sena, NCP
Lok Sabha election 2024: The BJP-Shiv Sena won 41 of the 48 seats in the 2019 polls, but the Sena has split since and a vast majority of the Bal Thackeray-founded party is now allied with the BJP. The Nationalist Congress Party also split as well with Ajit Pawar joining the ruling alliance in the state, led by Eknath Shinde. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP emerged the top party with 23 seats, followed by the undivided Sena with 18.
- 17 Mar 24, 12:16pm -
Modi charisma key factor in BJP's bid to retain all 26 seats in Gujarat
Gujarat's upcoming Lok Sabha elections are influenced by PM Narendra Modi's charisma, anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, education, healthcare challenges, and BJP's endeavor to secure all 26 seats. Lok Sabha polls in Gujarat will be held in a single phase on May 7. Counting of votes will be held on June 4. Anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, education and healthcare facilities are some of the other important issues in the election, where the ruling BJP in Gujarat will attempt…
- 16 Mar 24, 8:35pm -
Implementation of 'guarantees', decline of BRS favour Congress in Telangana, BJP aiming for better show
The BJP, riding high on its growing voter base in Telangana, is now aiming to win over 12 out of the total 17 seats and 35 per cent vote share, in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The party doubled its vote share to nearly 14 per cent resulting in eight seats in the assembly elections held on November 30, last year. BRS, which ruled the state for about a decade since its emergence, is low on morale following the defeat, even as its founder and former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's daughter K…
- 16 Mar 24, 5:48pm -
Apple faces Indian engineer’s bias lawsuit
Anita Nariani Schulze is part of the Sindhi minority. Her complaint alleges that her senior and direct managers, both male, consistently excluded her from meetings while inviting her male counterparts, criticised her, micromanaged her work and deprived her of bonuses, despite positive performance evaluations and significant team contributions.
- 25 Mar 21, 11:14pm -
Despite transatlantic 'love fest', EU charts third way in ties with US and China
But two senior envoys who attended said there was no direct response from the ministers gathered in Brussels when Blinken said: "We must push back on China together and show strength in unity."
- 12 Mar 21, 4:53pm -
Twitter's India policy head to step down; will transition in March
This comes as the San-Francisco based firm is at the receiving end of the Indian government over an issue of blocking and unblocking certain handles tweeting about farmer protests.
- 7 Feb 21, 1:01pm -
Govt may keep Rs 7,500 cr outlay for IT hardware manufacturing under PLI scheme
Foreign companies looking for incentives under the scheme may have to invest Rs 500 crore over four years, while the threshold for domestic firms is likely to be around Rs 20 crore for five years, the source who did not wish to be named said.
- 18 Jan 21, 9:41pm -
Indian dating apps, services see surge of paying users in small cities
Growth More than in MetrosAccording to companies like Aisle and Truly Madly, which have millions of users and position themselves as “serious” dating apps, and bespoke high-end dating services like Sirf Coffee, a lot more users from such places are not only keen on using these apps, but also willing to pay for it.
- 1 Jan 21, 10:39pm -
Time for government, companies to adopt artificial intelligence: Deloitte India
“Indian companies need to re-skill, train, and acquire more relevant talent, if they are to successfully integrate AI technologies. Most importantly, they should be willing to make the continued investment. It is an uphill race in which there will be winners and losers,” said Deloitte India CEO N Venkatram.
- 27 Dec 20, 11:33pm -
Narendra Modi has his eyes set on boosting business: Joao Cravinho, EU Ambassador
Ambassador Joao Cravinho, head of the EU delegation, led Ambassadors of various European countries to a quiet lunch with Modi at the capital last year.
- 3 Jun 14, 5:34am -
Confidence level of industry improving: KV Kamath, ICICI Bank
"It is the collective wisdom of the marketplace that there is action and we will move with speed. That improves the confidence level of industry."
- 2 Jun 14, 2:27pm -
We may see rapid growth over the next few years: Raamdeo Agrawal
Directives from the Centre have to be executed at the state level. So, there are many things that are not in Modi’s hands, says Raamdeo Agrawal.
- 2 Jun 14, 8:00am -
Every decision of government needn’t be a big reform: Anand Mahindra
"The fact that we are the world’s largest democracy and we are all aware that power and a role in global affairs for a nation comes from economic strength."
- 2 Jun 14, 4:00am -
Our commitment for press freedom, and autonomy of public broadcast is absolute: Prakash Javadekar
"Now there is a stage three and stage four of digitisation, we will take a call on this only after taking all things into account."
- 31 May 14, 4:00am -
There is a leadership vacuum in Infosys, time to get Nandan Nilekani back: Mohandas Pai
"There is a leadership vacuum in the company, because they made the wrong choice of CEO three years ago and that is playing out right now."
- 29 May 14, 12:40pm -
ET Search
Rupee#CAD#Economic crisis#Food Bill
- 6 Aug 13, 1:45pm -
After the Oscars, what's next for silent stars of The Artist?
The team behind The Artist will have spent the first day of the rest of their lives conforming to the grandest, and most lucrative, of Hollywood traditions.
- 29 Feb 12, 12:42am -
Delhi World Book fair: A fair like no other
It's the World Book fair, which comes around once every two years sprawling across the giant halls of Pragati Maidan. This is the fair's 20th edition.
- 25 Feb 12, 7:38am -
Indian gift makes its way to State Department exhibition
An elephant figurine gifted by the then HM LK Advani to US Secretary of State Colin Powell in 2002, has made its way to the State Department hall.
- 24 Feb 12, 1:39pm -
IMD to use dynamic models for forecasts
Statistical models used by IMD will still be used for monsoon forecast, but the ministry of earth sciences is putting more emphasis on dynamic models.
- 22 Feb 12, 2:19am -
Docs reveal contents of first wire msg between India & Eng
Newly discovered documents have revealed the first telegraph messages and joy when England was linked for the first time with India on 23 June, 1870.
- 21 Feb 12, 3:19pm -
Worried Amitabh Bachchan fans pray to Lord Shiva for his recovery
Hundreds of worried fans of ailing Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan today performed a yagna here to pray for his speedy recovery.
- 20 Feb 12, 4:27pm -
Alfa raises delisting price to Rs 2,850 a share
Alfa Laval (India) today said its parent firm has raised the delisting offer price to Rs 2,850 a share.
- 10 Jan 12, 5:49pm -
DB Realty, Unitech stocks rose
The stocks of DB Realty and Unitech rose after top executives of these companies were granted bail in the 2G scam case.
- 30 Nov 11, 3:55am -
Fitch withdraws Reliance Capital ratings
Fitch on Friday said it has withdrawn the ratings on Reliance Capital as the company has decided to stop participating.
- 20 Oct 11, 9:00pm -
'Discoms' poor fin health poses risks for traders'
The poor financial health of state electricity boards could pose significant business risks for power traders in the country, says Fitch.
- 20 Oct 11, 8:02pm -
Cigarette cos shares outperform benchmark Sensex
Shares of cigarette companies have rallied over the past one month, with ITC, Godfrey Philips and VST Industries hitting record highs.
- 19 Jul 11, 1:35am -
Lovable Lingerie's dream run on as traders lap it up
Lovable Lingerie is 3rd-best performing stock among companies listed this year, with it doubling in value, as traders bet it could repeat performance of Page Indus.
- 18 Jun 11, 12:25am -
'Big Daddy' laps up Cipla after Q1 nos beat forecast
Shares of Cipla inched up on heavy volumes on Friday, after the company’s first quarter earnings beat the consensus estimate.
- 14 Aug 10, 3:35am -
Old Fox has dream run on Dalal Street
The Old Fox of Dalal Street has been on a dream run since the past couple of weeks. On Friday, most stocks that he had been steadily building up positions in figured among key gainers of the day.
- 14 Aug 10, 3:26am -
Cairn India hits record high on BSE amid stake sale talks
The scrip, which was flat for most of the session, shot up in the final hour of trade on the Bombay Stock Exchange to settle with a net gain of 4.36 per cent at Rs 355.45.
- 13 Aug 10, 8:11pm -
Vedanta plunges 5.59% on LSE amid talks to buy Cairn stake
In the late afternoon session, the scrip was being traded at 20.61 pounds, down by 5.50 per cent on the LSE. Vedanta opened on a positive note, but soon swung into the red.
- 13 Aug 10, 7:26pm -
SBI shares on gaining spree; hit record high
In the past two days, the scrip recorded a gain of over 9 per cent on the BSE, making its investors richer by a whopping Rs 15,000 crore.
- 13 Aug 10, 6:47pm -
Traders bet on calendar spread as Nifty moves in a tight range
A trading combination involving Nifty options is gaining prominence among savvy trading desks of institutional investors.
- 13 Aug 10, 2:25am -
Seven out of top 10 Asian small-cap funds are Indian
An analysis of 300 Asian small-cap schemes shows DSP BlackRock Micro Cap Fund leading the charge, delivering an 82% return over the past year.
- 12 Aug 10, 10:50am -
Nifty may find support at 5300 level
As far as stock futures are concerned, we are very near to the highest-ever open interest with 195 crore shares in open interest.
- 12 Aug 10, 2:22am -
'Don't bank only on price-to-earning ratio'
Many experts believe that looking at PE ratio in isolation won’t help investors grasp realities of the mkt and higher valuation may not be the only deciding factor driving mkt.
- 9 Aug 10, 3:55am -
Market may trade in a range, but FIIs seen sold on India
Market may see range-bound trading this week in the absence of any major trigger.
- 9 Aug 10, 1:05am -

Business Standard

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

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

Business Line

newSensex today | Stock Market Live: Markets poised for higher open amid caution over oil, bond stress
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian shares are set to open slightly higher on Friday after snapping a run of losses, though elevated crude oil prices and ‌pressure in global bond markets kept sentiment cautious
- 12 mins ago 21 Aug 26, 8:26am -
newMarkets poised for higher open amid caution over oil, bond stress
GIFT Nifty points to positive start; elevated crude and global bond market pressure keep sentiment cautious
- 13 mins ago 21 Aug 26, 8:25am -
newCentre holds national workshop to strengthen capacity-building under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0
The consultation focuses on strengthening the content, pedagogy and field applicability of the modules, drawing on state and UT experiences and field realities to support their finalisation and effective rollout under JJM 2.0
- 49 mins ago 21 Aug 26, 7:49am -
newMagnitude 6.7 earthquake shakes Peru's southern Andes, USGS says
The earthquake was felt in several regions of southern Peru, including Ica and Arequipa
- 50 mins ago 21 Aug 26, 7:48am -
newAugmont Enterprises IPO opens today at ₹750-788
₹825-crore issue includes ₹620-crore fresh issue; company raised ₹246.29 crore from 14 anchor investors
- 1 hour ago 21 Aug 26, 7:34am -
newIGEL Brings Now & Next Workspace & Endpoint Security Summit to Melbourne, Australia
IGEL Brings Now & Next Workspace & Endpoint Security Summit to Melbourne, Australia
- 1 hour ago 21 Aug 26, 7:30am -
newNagaWorld Earns Great Place To Work® Certification™ in 2026 with an Outstanding 97% Trust Index™ Score
NagaWorld Earns Great Place To Work® Certification™ in 2026 with an Outstanding 97% Trust Index™ Score
- 1 hour ago 21 Aug 26, 7:30am -
newBuzzing stocks: Welspun Corp, Leapfrog, Rane (Madras), Niva Bupa, RailTel Corp, Walchandnagar, KIMS
Key stock updates: Welspun Corp’s historic order, Leapfrog’s PLC contract, and significant moves by Rane, Niva Bupa, and others
- 1 hour ago 21 Aug 26, 7:13am -
newNarwhal tusk mystery unraveled: Hidden double spiral gives it strength and stability
The discovery reveals how an unusual dental structure may give narwhals a remarkably strong and stable tusk despite its extraordinary length
- 3 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 5:46am -
newThe new kingmakers: Crypto, AI and betting firms drive record spending in 2026 US midterms
New political money is challenging Washington’s traditional corporate power brokers as emerging industries seek influence over regulation and election outcomes
- 3 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 5:40am -
newUS to impose ‘toughest sanctions in history’ on Iran, Bessent says
The latest escalation comes as Washington seeks to tighten economic pressure on Tehran while keeping energy markets and China’s role in focus
- 3 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 5:33am -
newAI reshapes India’s IT services sector as clients demand more for less
India’s technology services sector is confronting a fundamental shift as clients rethink outsourcing, pricing and the value of large employee bases
- 3 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 5:17am -
newGeneral Atlantic sells 8.75% stake in KFin Technologies for ₹1,400 crore
The transaction saw several domestic and global institutional investors participate, while the company’s shares ended higher on Thursday.
- 3 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 5:10am -
newIndia’s BSE cleared as eligible exchange for FTSE Russell equity indices
The development could broaden the investor base for eligible BSE-listed companies as global index-linked investment increasingly gains importance in India.
- 4 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 5:02am -
newWelspun Corp wins record ₹17,200-crore US pipe supply order
Welspun Corp’s latest contract provides multi-year revenue visibility as the company expands manufacturing capacity and strengthens relationships across North America
- 4 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 4:38am -

newTop Business & Market Headlines Today — BL Morning Report, August 21, 2026
BL Morning Report, August 21, 2026: Get today’s top business news, market headlines about key market insights, economic highlights, and the latest updates from India and global markets.
- 5 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 3:11am -
newBTS & ARMY: Inside a self-sustaining global brand ecosystem | Overthinker’s Anonymous | EP 01
Did BTS just rewrite the rules of marketing?
- 7 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 1:16am -
newKamarajar Port issues tender for ₹4,288-crore second container terminal
To be developed on DBFOT basis
- 9 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:09pm -
newHDFC Bank to raise $1.75 billion through senior notes; Moody’s assigns Baa3 rating
- 10 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:41pm -
newAngel Yeast's AHH Packaging Design Recognized with Red Dot Award
Angel Yeast's AHH Packaging Design Recognized with Red Dot Award
- 10 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:30pm -
newSEBI curbs cool F&O participation by 20%, but traders still lose ₹91,685 crore
Active individual traders fall 20 per cent in FY26, first decline since FY16; average loss per trader rises 2.4 per cent
- 10 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:15pm -
newIndia bets on gene-edited rice varieties as yield growth slows
India’s rice sector faces a turning point as yield growth slows, driving renewed efforts to boost productivity with advanced hybrid varieties
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:58pm -
newCore sector output growth eases to 5.4% in July
Iron ore, cement, electricity sectors expand while natural gas, crude oil, fertilizers output dips
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:57pm -
newTech EVs squeeze ₹50 lakh luxury market: BMW & Merc Defend Turf
BMW and Mercedes-Benz face fierce competition in India’s luxury market as electric SUVs disrupt pricing and customer preferences
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:55pm -
newTata Trusts delay raises questions over legal recourse as dividend payout remains stuck
The issue has assumed urgency as the delay carries a significant financial cost for the charitable trusts
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:53pm -
newUCBs may be small, but their risk environment is far larger: RBI Dy Guv Swaminathan
Greater digital adoption and reliance on external technology providers are expanding the risk landscape for smaller banks, demanding stronger safeguards and oversight.
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:50pm -
newThe Standard expands India GCC, targets nearly 400 employees by year-end
The Standard’s India GCC operations were established in November 2025, while the Bengaluru office was inaugurated in April 2026
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:48pm -
newUPI adoption accelerates in capital markets, led by brokers and rising retail participation
Validated UPI framework powers ₹3.24 lakh crore in capital market transactions, brokers dominate activity
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:42pm -
newManipal Hospitals posts ₹243 crore Q1 profit after listing, revenue rises 38%
Revenue from operations increased 38.1% year-on-year to ₹3,091 crore, fueled by higher patient volumes and contributions from recent acquisitions
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:42pm -
newT-Hub-OKI Electric to help deeptech start-ups get access to global markets
The two organisations have shortlisted eight of the more than 150 startups they received from across the country.
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:41pm -
newSeven-session slump snaps as Nifty finds floor at 24,000
The Nifty 50 closed at 24,231.85, up 153.55 points or 0.64%, while the Sensex gained 628.04 points or 0.82% to settle at 77,537.72
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:39pm -
newIndia’s key reservoirs’ storage tops 60% of capacity
However, 35% of dams are half empty as the level increases to 117.773 BCM of the 183.565 BCM capacity
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:38pm -
newSBI widens cash withdrawal charges to all basic account customers push to plug fee income leak
Withdrawals beyond four will attract a charge of ₹15 plus GST per transaction
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:33pm -
newCAQM directs Delhi-NCT to ban diesel, petrol, CNG light goods vehicles from January 2027, to be replaced by EVs
The ban then progressively moves into the National Capital Region districts from January 2028
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:31pm -
newDGFT eases rupee trade rule for exporters
Rupee payments received by exporters through approved banking channels to be eligible for FTP benefits
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:29pm -
newGold reclaims momentum as US Treasury move sparks bullion rush, gains 2% in a day
US Treasury’s expanded bond-buyback programme fuels safe-haven demand, lifting gold and silver prices and raising festive-season costs
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:26pm -
newHow 100Days.Co is helping large brands scale up their digital businesses
Colgate-Palmolive (India) announced its partnership with the venture, set up by the founders of Bombay Shaving Company, to drive DTC and e-commerce business for personal care brand Palmolive
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:25pm -
newIndia, Japan to elevate defence ties
Both nations agree to safeguard undersea communication cables amid maritime threats
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:24pm -
newClean home-care start-ups take on FMCG giants as consumer priorities shift
Brands such as Beco, Cleevo, Scrubsy and others are expanding across categories including dishwash, laundry, kitchen and surface care, while investors are beginning to see the segment as a larger consumer opportunity
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:21pm -
newCEPI-backed studies to assess Ebola vaccine response against Bundibugyo ebolavirus
Researchers will analyse immune responses in previously vaccinated people to determine whether existing Ebola vaccines could offer protection against the related virus.
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:20pm -
newAI’s vanity problem
Why India must focus on playing to its strengths
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:17pm -
newEditorial. Know your investor
Accredited investors must be certified by independent body
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:16pm -
newFormer ISRO Chairman Panicker appointed Director on RBI’s Central Board; Anand Mahindra re-appointed
Their appointment is for a period of four years
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:15pm -
newDespite rising profits, private hospitals defend room-rent pricing
Hospitals push back against Parliamentary panel’s call to end room-rent-linked treatment pricing
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:15pm -
newLetters to the Editor dated August 20, 2026
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:13pm -
newAge of AI: When seeing is no longer believing
Algorithms can reweave the very fabric of reality and the absolute authority of audio-visual evidence may be crumbling
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:12pm -
newEuler Motors expands Palwal facility to manufacture commercial four-wheelers
The product portfolio comprising the Euler Turbo EV 1000 and Storm EV will be manufactured at this facility with an annual production capacity of up to 24,000 vehicles
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:11pm -
newIndia’s manufacturing puzzle
Industry blues. Rise in capital intensity keeps Indian industry afloat, but its efficiency and job creation are doubtful
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:10pm -
newDomestic air passenger traffic declines 4.8% in July
Industry observers attributed the decline to the seasonal slowdown in travel as well as calibrated capacity deployment by airline
- 12 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:03pm -
newIndia’s foreign exchange market will be ready when its deep enough to absorb global shocks: RBI Deputy Governor
He emphasised that the next phase of reform will be judged by accessibility of the foreign exchange services that citizens receive
- 12 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:52pm -
newIndia open to buying Venezuelan oil till US sanction exemption continues: Sources
Refiners to keep a keen eye on long distance freight costs, heavier crude processing costs to ensure economic feasibility
- 12 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:49pm -
newTN chief minister Vijay seeks legislative assurance against loss of Lok Sabha representation
Vijay urged the Government of India to strengthen the regulatory framework governing the online sale of prescription medicines, ensure stricter enforcement against their unauthorised sale, and review the existing legal framework to effectively address emerging substance abuse among youth
- 12 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:46pm -
newIndia permits import of 1 million tonne raw sugar duty-free
Permission under TRQ as domestic prices soar to record high of ₹55.70 a kg in New Delhi
- 12 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:46pm -
newPower Grid leverages synchronous condensers for grid integrity as RE capacity expands
Synchronous condensers are a useful solution for stabilising the power produced by renewables
- 12 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:40pm -
newLadakh to get J&K High Court bench, easing access to justice
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the decision in a post on X on Thursday saying the new bench would significantly improve access to justice for people living in remote parts of Ladakh by reducing the time needed to access legal services.
- 12 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:40pm -
newAmit Shah urges swift resolution of river disputes for progress of Southern States; CMs push regional cooperation roadmap
Southern states agreed with the Home Minister’s suggestion to resolve these pending water disputes expeditiously through mutual dialogue and constructive solutions, MHA said
- 12 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:38pm -
newVadodara-based Kronox Lab Sciences to change hands 2 yrs after listing; promoters to sell 64.26% for ₹246 cr
The firm is set to be acquired by Indo Borax, which seeks to diversify beyond its core boron-based chemicals business
- 12 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:32pm -
newSanjeev Prasad Joins Trianz as Chief Human Resources Officer to Lead People Strategy Across AI-Powered Transformation
Sanjeev Prasad Joins Trianz as Chief Human Resources Officer to Lead People Strategy Across AI-Powered Transformation
- 12 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:30pm -
newSri Lanka emerges as alternative manufacturing base for Tamil Nadu apparel makers
Apparel manufacturers are increasingly building cross-border production networks as shifting trade policies reshape sourcing decisions across major global markets.
- 12 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:28pm -
newESIC adds 4,961 doctors to India’s healthcare pool, including 1,682 workers’ children
ESIC is steadily expanding its medical education infrastructure to widen the pathways available to the country’s young aspirants
- 12 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:21pm -

NDTV Business

newUsing An Axis Credit Card? New Rules Kick In From Aug. 28: Rewards, Late Fees And More
The most significant change for customers travelling abroad or shopping at international merchants is a steep increase in the Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) markup.
- 23 mins ago 21 Aug 26, 8:15am -
newLenskart Reports Cyber Incident At Sub-Vendor Of Its Group Company In Singapore
The company was emphatic that neither its own operations nor those of its Singapore group entity or their respective customers had faced any disruption on account of the breach at the sub-vendor's end.
- 37 mins ago 21 Aug 26, 8:01am -
newPetrol, Diesel Prices On August 21: Check Fuel Rates In Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata And More
Fuel prices remained unchanged across major Indian cities on Friday, with only minor revisions reported in a few locations.
- 38 mins ago 21 Aug 26, 8:00am -
newStock Market Live: GIFT Nifty Points To Positive Open For Nifty, Sensex; Nikkei Leads Asian Markets Losses
The GIFT Nifty, an early indicator of the Nifty 50's performance, traded at 24,337 on Friday, suggesting a positive start for Indian equities after the benchmark index broke a seven-session losing streak in the previous session.
- 43 mins ago 21 Aug 26, 7:55am -
newCan A Mutual Fund SIP Create Rs 7 Crore Corpus In 15 Years? What The Math Says
An investor contributing roughly Rs 1.5 lakh every month for 15 years would invest a total of about Rs 2.7 crore from their own pocket.
- 44 mins ago 21 Aug 26, 7:54am -
newChatGPT Can Now Control iMessage, Potentially Raising Apple Privacy Concerns
The new feature, available for ChatGPT on the Mac, allows the OpenAI system to take actions such as reading, writing and sending text messages.
- 46 mins ago 21 Aug 26, 7:52am -
newGold Set For Third Weekly Gain On US Treasury Buyback Plans
While yields retraced much of the decline the buyback prompted later in the week, the move reflects concerns about soaring government debt.
- 55 mins ago 21 Aug 26, 7:43am -
newWho Was Nancy Kissinger? Wife of Ex- Secretary of State Passes Away At 92
Nancy Kissinger, wife of former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, died at 92 in Connecticut. A former Rockefeller aide, she traveled widely with her husband and remained a prominent Washington and New York social figure.
- 1 hour ago 21 Aug 26, 7:37am -
newTrump Risks China Blowback With Plan To Isolate Iran's Economy
Any decision to hit China would risk worsening tensions just weeks before Trump hosts Xi for the Chinese leader's first visit to Washington in a decade.
- 1 hour ago 21 Aug 26, 7:36am -
newSamsung Plans To Return Up To $79 Billion To Shareholders
Chipmakers are seeking to appease investors who are clamoring for greater returns after memory makers benefited from frenzied global demand for AI-related semiconductors.
- 1 hour ago 21 Aug 26, 7:26am -
newHDFC Bank Raises $1.75 Billion Through Overseas Bond Sale — Largest By Indian Bank Since 2008 Crisis
HDFC Bank fundraise comprises two tranches: $500 million of three-year bonds and $1.25 billion of five-year bonds. The three-year notes carry a coupon of 5.159%, while the five-year notes offer a coupon of 5.401%, with interest payable semi-annually.
- 1 hour ago 21 Aug 26, 7:24am -
newStock Picks Today: Hindustan Zinc, Anthem Bioscience, Crompton Consumer, Adani Green, And More On Brokerages' Radar
Check out top stocks under brokerages' radar heading into trade today.
- 1 hour ago 21 Aug 26, 7:16am -
newGold, Silver Rate Today: What Are The 24K, 22K Prices In Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru On August 21
In the international market, spot gold rose 0.2% to $4,522.90 an ounce at 8:11 a.m. in Singapore. Silver advanced 0.1% to $68.16 an ounce.
- 1 hour ago 21 Aug 26, 7:12am -
newAtomberg IPO: Jungle Ventures-Backed Company Files DRHP For Rs 450 Crore Fresh Issue
The IPO will also include an offer for sale of 76.5 million shares, with the company planning to use part of the fresh issue to repay borrowings and fund marketing and R&D.
- 2 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 7:06am -
newStocks To Watch Today: Manipal Health, RailTel, Tata Motors PV, Tata Steel & More
Here's a look at stocks that are likely to be in focus during the trading session on Thursday.
- 2 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 7:00am -

newPM Modi's Five Key Messages to Officials After Meet: Use AI Effectively, Engage With Youth
The meeting, held in continuation of two earlier sessions with other groups of Secretaries, focused on ministries handling infrastructure and connectivity, security and external affairs, and governance.
- 2 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 6:59am -
newStock Market Today: Gift Nifty, Crude Oil To Gold Rate — Five Key Factors That May Drive Sensex, Nifty 50 on August 21
Asia markets traded lower early Friday, following overnight losses on Wall Street, as bond yields rebounded. Crude oil prices also remain elevated, with Brent above $93 per barrel.
- 2 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 6:55am -
new$300 Million Investor Fraud: Fashion Tech Founder Christine Hunsicker Sentenced To Five Years In Prison
US District Judge Oetken also imposed three years of supervised release and ordered Hunsicker to pay $283.3 million in forfeiture and restitution.
- 2 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 6:51am -
newAI Is Rewriting Memory Business: Micron CEO Explains Why Amid Global Chip Shortage
Sanjay Mehrotra said AI is driving demand for more memory with higher performance and lower power consumption, while data-centre customers are seeking about 50% more supply than Micron can commit.
- 2 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 6:44am -
newOil Prices Set For 5% Weekly Gain: Brent Crude Above $93 As US Prepares New Iran Sanctions
Brent crude traded above $93 a barrel on Friday and was heading for a weekly rise of more than 5%. West Texas Intermediate for October delivery eased towards $86 a barrel.
- 2 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 6:36am -

IBN

Hindustan Unilever Cuts Workforce by Nearly 9% in FY26 Amid Slow Demand
According to the company's latest annual report, HUL's permanent workforce declined by 8.6 per cent to 7,499 employees as of March 31, 2026, from 8,202 employees a year ago.
- 79 days ago 3 Jun 26, 5:20pm -
Govt May Cut Bond Tax, Ease Investment Rules To Attract Foreign Funds: Report
Govt may consider either scrapping the existing 20% withholding tax on interest income earned from bonds by overseas investors or reducing it substantially, as per a report.
- 79 days ago 3 Jun 26, 4:37pm -
Oracle Layoffs 2026: Tech Giant Set to Complete Exit of Nearly 30,000 Employees by June 15
The layoffs are part of global restructuring exercise that could see nearly 30,000 employees exit the technology giant, representing around 18 per cent of its worldwide workforce.
- 79 days ago 3 Jun 26, 4:16pm -
Sensex Recovers 850 Points From Low, Ends Down 304; Nifty Closes Near 23,400
The Sensex declines 303.67 points, or 0.41 per cent, to close at 74,346.17, while the Nifty 50 falls 77.95 points, or 0.33 per cent, to settle at 23,405.60.
- 79 days ago 3 Jun 26, 3:55pm -
Cabinet Approves Rs 10,000-Crore Aviation Turbine Fuel Price Stabilisation Fund
Move aims to shield airlines and passengers from sharp global fuel price spikes amid West Asia crisis.
- 79 days ago 3 Jun 26, 3:34pm -
Gurugram Real Estate: Southern Peripheral Road Sees Up To 160% Property Price Appreciation in 5 Years, Says Report
SPR in Gurugram is rapidly evolving into a premium real estate hub, with prices up 160 percent in five years, major road and metro projects, and strong interest from top developers
- 79 days ago 3 Jun 26, 2:33pm -
India's Services PMI Hits 6-Month High In May On Strong Domestic Demand
The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services Business Activity Index rose to 59.8 in May from 58.8 in April, marking the strongest expansion since November 2025.
- 79 days ago 3 Jun 26, 12:58pm -
Govt Dismisses Reports Of RBI Gold Sales To Protect Forex Reserve
Indian government denies reports that RBI sold 12 billion dollars of gold to protect forex reserves, rejects Bloomberg Economics analysis, says claims of such gold sales are false
- 79 days ago 3 Jun 26, 12:30pm -
RBI Refutes Reports of $12-Billion Gold Sale, Says Holdings Unchanged at 880.52 Tonnes
The RBI says it has come across reports in certain sections of the media about RBI's sale of gold, saying that these reports are not correct.
- 79 days ago 3 Jun 26, 12:27pm -
Gold Prices Drop Today: Check 22K and 24K Rates In Delhi, Mumbai, Other Cities On June 3
Gold and Silver Rates in India Today, June 3: In Mumbai, the price of 24-carat gold stands at Rs 1,56,220 per 10 grams, while 22k gold is available at Rs 1,43,220 per 10 grams.
- 79 days ago 3 Jun 26, 11:15am -
Rupee Falls 34 Paise Amid Stalled US-Iran Peace Talks, Elevated Oil Prices
Indian rupee falls intraday to 95.70 against US dollar from 95.36, pressured by stalled Iran-US talks, stronger dollar and higher crude.
- 79 days ago 3 Jun 26, 10:39am -
RBI MPC Meeting Begins Today: Pause Or Rate Hike? Sanjay Malhotra To Announce Repo Rate Decision On June 5
RBI MPC Meeting June 2026: Most market participants expect the RBI to keep the benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent.
- 79 days ago 3 Jun 26, 10:06am -
NHPC OFS Opens for Retail Investors Today: Should You Apply? Here's What Analysts Say
The floor price for the NHPC OFS has been fixed at Rs 71 per share. With this, the OFS is available at a discount to the prevailing market price of around Rs 75 apiece.
- 79 days ago 3 Jun 26, 9:42am -
Stocks To Watch Today, June 03: Vedanta, Hindustan Zinc, Canara Bank, IndiGo, NHPC, Concord Biotech
ED visits Vedanta and Hindustan Zinc offices, Canara Bank okays Rs 8,500 crore capital plan, IndiGo to halt Manchester flights, Concord Biotech gets USFDA nod
- 79 days ago 3 Jun 26, 8:43am -
Petrol, Diesel & CNG Fresh Prices Announced: Check City-Wise Rates For June 3
Petrol and diesel prices stay unchanged June 3, 2026 after recent Rs 7.5 hikes, LPG and CNG costs rise, Hyderabad has costliest petrol, Thiruvananthapuram diesel
- 79 days ago 3 Jun 26, 8:14am -

Asian Markets Scale New Peaks, But GIFT Nifty Signals Muted Start
Indian equities seen opening flat to negative as GIFT Nifty slips, while Asian markets hit record highs, oil and gold stay elevated, and Sensex and Nifty recover to close higher
- 79 days ago 3 Jun 26, 8:01am -
OYO Parent PRISM Secures Sebi Approval For Rs 6,650 Crore IPO
OYO parent PRISM gets Sebi nod for IPO, plans to raise up to Rs 6,650 crore, valuation seen at 7-8 billion dollars, will file updated prospectus by early July
- 79 days ago 3 Jun 26, 7:42am -
'Invest Into The Future': Uday Kotak Calls Google's $80 Billion AI Bet A 'Wake-Up Call' For India Inc
Kotak pointed out that Alphabet's profits and market value are comparable to the combined profits and market capitalisation of all listed Indian companies.
- 79 days ago 2 Jun 26, 11:24pm -
Global Economy To Enter 'Red Zone'? IEA Sounds Alarm Over Continued Hormuz Disruptions
IEA chief Fatih Birol said the world is quickly running out of the buffers that have prevented a sharper oil shock from the "largest energy crisis in history" in West Asia.
- 80 days ago 2 Jun 26, 5:39pm -
World's 10 Largest Stock Markets: Where Does India Rank?
South Korea has overtaken India to become the world's sixth-largest stock market, with a market capitalisation of $5.04 trillion.
- 80 days ago 2 Jun 26, 4:33pm -
Sensex Ends 383 Points Higher at 74,649; Nifty Closes Above 23,480 As IT Stocks Drive Rally
Sensex and Nifty rebounded on IT strength, led by TCS, Infosys and HCL Technologies, despite banking and pharma weakness, India VIX fell.
- 80 days ago 2 Jun 26, 4:02pm -
RBI May Have Sold $12 Billion in Gold to Defend Rupee Amid Iran-US War, Says Report
Bloomberg reports RBI sold gold worth about 12 billion in May to protect forex reserves as rupee hits record lows, oil prices surge amid Iran-US war, and capital outflows rise
- 80 days ago 2 Jun 26, 3:54pm -
AI Chatbot Claude Hit By Outage, Downdetector Reports Spike In Complaints
AI chatbot Claude suffered a major outage Tuesday, Downdetector logged 296 user reports, with most issues affecting Claude Chat, followed by the App
- 80 days ago 2 Jun 26, 3:38pm -
Coca-Cola Eyes India IPO In 2027: 5 Things Investors Should Know
Coca-Cola plans a 2027 IPO of Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings in India, a partial stake sale valuing the bottling unit near 10 billion dollars, as India grows as a key market
- 80 days ago 2 Jun 26, 2:54pm -
As Big Tech Cuts H-1B Jobs, Nvidia Hires More And Pays Up To Rs 4.6 Crore
Nvidia boosts H-1B hiring in fiscal 2026 as Google and Amazon cut approvals, a key shift for Indian engineers who dominate H-1B visas amid US tech layoffs and strict 60 day rules
- 80 days ago 2 Jun 26, 1:05pm -
ED Carries Out Searches At Vedanta Offices In Foreign Exchange Investigation In Delhi, Mumbai
Vedanta shares erased early gains after news of the searches and were trading 0.3 per cent lower at Rs 336.25
- 80 days ago 2 Jun 26, 12:52pm -
Nifty IT Surges 8% In Three Days As Infosys, TCS Lead The Charge; What's Driving The Rally?
Infosys and TCS surge over 5 percent, driving Nifty IT index up more than 4 percent to 31200 on AI demand hopes, while most other sectors decline
- 80 days ago 2 Jun 26, 12:00pm -
Beyond Apps And Menus: How Nvidia Plans To Reinvent The PC With Its New AI Chip
Nvidia unveils RTX Spark superchip for Windows PCs, built with Microsoft to run secure personal AI agents locally.
- 80 days ago 2 Jun 26, 11:21am -
Sensex Falls Over 300 Points, Nifty Slips Below 23,300 In Weak Market Opening
NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex opened lower on Tuesday, tracking weak global cues, as Asian markets stayed cautious amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East
- 80 days ago 2 Jun 26, 10:27am -
700 Jobs, Vanished Overnight: The IT Startup That Left Pune's Freshers With Empty Accounts & Locked Door
Interns paid Rs 15,000 as security deposit to join. It was never returned. One X user's advice: "If a company asks for any security deposit, stay away."
- 80 days ago 2 Jun 26, 9:37am -
Anthropic IPO: 5 Things To Know About The Claude-Maker's Public Market Debut
Anthropic confidentially files for a US IPO, eyes going public after SEC review, valued at 965 billion after Series H, rival OpenAI valued at 852 billion amid surging AI demand
- 80 days ago 2 Jun 26, 9:20am -
Gift Nifty Down 191 Points, Signals Gap-Down Start As Middle East Tensions Weigh On Sentiment
Indian equities seen opening lower as Gift Nifty signals gap down, sentiment hit by Iran US talks halt and Middle East tensions, after Sensex and Nifty fell sharply Monday
- 80 days ago 2 Jun 26, 8:04am -
Success Story: He Once Drove Tempos In Kanpur, Now He's Launching An Airline
Shravan Kumar Vishwakarma's journey from driving tempos and autos to launching Uttar Pradesh's first home-grown airline is a story of grit, ambition and perseverance.
- 80 days ago 2 Jun 26, 7:58am -
South Korea Becomes 6th-Largest Market After Taiwan, Pushes India To 7th Spot Amid AI Rally
AI driven gains in South Korea and Taiwan push their markets to record highs, lifting Kospi to sixth globally, while India falls to seventh as Nifty 50 drops and lacks major AI
- 80 days ago 2 Jun 26, 7:50am -
Petrol, Diesel & CNG Fresh Prices Announced: Check City-Wise Rates For June 2
Petrol and diesel prices stay unchanged on June 2, 2026, after recent hikes, LPG, CNG and PNG rates rise, export duty on petrol, diesel and ATF cut from June 1
- 80 days ago 2 Jun 26, 7:17am -
Sensex Declines 508 Points After 1,100-Point Swing, Nifty Ends Below 23,400 As FMCG, Financials Drag
The Sensex settles at 74,267.34, down 508.40 points or 0.68%, while the Nifty 50 closes at 23,382.60, lower by 165.15 points or 0.70%.
- 81 days ago 1 Jun 26, 3:43pm -
3 Reasons Foreign Airlines Now Command a Bigger Share of India's International Traffic
Foreign airlines have increased passenger share to 57.6% in the March quarter of FY26 in the international aviation market, while Indian carriers' share slips to 42.4%.
- 81 days ago 1 Jun 26, 3:29pm -
India-Oman Trade Pact Comes Into Effect From June 1: What It Means, Key Benefits, All You Need To Know
India-Oman bilateral trade reaches $11.18 billion during 2025-26, compared with $10.61 billion in 2024-25.
- 81 days ago 1 Jun 26, 2:39pm -
UPI Transactions Hit Record Rs 29.9 Lakh Crore in May, Volume Crosses 23 Billion
UPI processes 23.24 billion transactions in May, the highest ever recorded in a single month.
- 81 days ago 1 Jun 26, 1:52pm -
Coinbase Launches Direct INR Deposits And Withdrawals For Indian Crypto Traders: All You Need To Know
New users can create an account on Coinbase and fund it directly using INR through IMPS.
- 81 days ago 1 Jun 26, 12:54pm -
D K Shivakumar Cabinet Likely To Consider Adani Enterprises For Bengaluru Tunnel Road Project: Report
Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Ltd (B-SMILE), the special purpose vehicle implementing the project, forwarded the proposal to the state government on May 29.
- 81 days ago 1 Jun 26, 12:29pm -
India's Gross GST Collection In May 2026 Rises 3.2% To Rs 1.94 Lakh Crore
GST Collection For May 2026: For April-May 2026, the country's GST collection jumped 6.2 per cent to Rs 4.37 lakh crore.
- 81 days ago 1 Jun 26, 12:21pm -
No Need To Raise Repo Rate In This Policy, RBI Can Use Short-Term Rate Tools To Manage Rupee: SBI Report
The report gives 2013 example when RBI raised MSF rate by 200 bps and adjusted the policy corridor to 300 bps above the repo rate of 7.25% to address exchange rate volatility.
- 81 days ago 1 Jun 26, 12:04pm -
New PAN Rules, UPI Updates, HRA Relief, Advance Tax Deadline: Know Key Financial Changes From June 2026
From the first advance tax deadline to stricter UPI verification measures, know key changes that have either come into effect or are scheduled during the month.
- 81 days ago 1 Jun 26, 11:33am -
HCLTech May Lose Part Of Xerox Contract; Up To 200 Employees Could Be Impacted: Report
The BPM contract is part of broader engagement between the IT company and the US-based technology firm, which have worked together for over 17 years across multiple projects.
- 81 days ago 1 Jun 26, 11:15am -
RBI MPC Meeting To Begin On June 3: Rate Pause Likely As Inflation Risks Rise Amid West Asia Tensions
While RBI MPC may keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, investors and economists will closely watch the RBI's commentary on inflation, growth and the geopolitical situation.
- 81 days ago 1 Jun 26, 10:30am -
World Milk Day 2026: Amul's Journey, White Revolution & India's Dairy Story
World Milk Day 2026: How Amul's co-operative in Gujarat sparked India's White Revolution, making the country the world's largest milk producer under Dr Verghese Kurien.
- 81 days ago 1 Jun 26, 10:06am -
CMR Green Tech IPO, Hexagon Nutrition IPO: 5 Issues Worth Over Rs 900 Crore To Open This Week
The five IPOs are expected to raise more than Rs 900 crore, with bulk coming from two mainboard issues (CMR Green Tech IPO, Hexagon Nutrition IPO) accounting for Rs 770 crore.
- 81 days ago 1 Jun 26, 10:05am -
World's Biggest Curd Plant Is Coming To Kolkata. Here's What It Means For You
Mishti doi, lassi, paneer — made locally, not trucked from Gujarat. Fresher products, wider availability, and potentially softer prices as Amul scales up in Kolkata's own backyard.
- 81 days ago 1 Jun 26, 9:54am -
Asia Stocks Count On AI Boom To Offset Gulf Risks
Japan's Nikkei up 0.5%, South Korea climbs 1.3%; MSCI's main Asia-Pacific index outside Japan adds 0.2%.
- 81 days ago 1 Jun 26, 9:12am -
Gold Prices Fall Today: Check 22K and 24K Rates In Delhi, Mumbai, Other Cities On June 1
Gold and Silver Rates in India Today, June 1: In Mumbai, the price of 24-carat gold stands at Rs 1,57,030 per 10 grams, while 22k gold is available at Rs 1,43,940 per 10 grams.
- 81 days ago 1 Jun 26, 9:10am -
Bank Holidays In June 2026: Banks To Remain Closed For Up To 9 Days In Some States; Check Full RBI Holiday List
Banks across various states will remain closed on several occasions in June 2026 due to regional festivals, religious observances and local events.
- 81 days ago 1 Jun 26, 8:27am -
Stocks To Watch Today: IndiGo, Cyient, Wockhardt, NMDC, Olectra Greentech Remain In Focus On June 1
Stocks To Watch Today: PB Fintech, Anand Rathi Wealth, Federal Bank, MCX, NALCO, Hindustan Zinc, SBI Life Insurance, Colgate-Palmolive India and Epigral also remain in focus today.
- 81 days ago 1 Jun 26, 7:52am -
Petrol, Diesel & CNG Fresh Prices Announced: Check City-Wise Rates For June 1
Petrol and Diesel Prices Today: Prices of petrol and diesel have remained unchanged on Monday, June 1, 2026.
- 81 days ago 1 Jun 26, 7:32am -
RBI MPC Meeting To Begin On June 3: Rate Hike Or Status Quo? What Markets Are Pricing In
RBI MPC Meeting June 2026: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra is scheduled to announce the policy decision on June 5, the final day of the MPC meeting.
- 82 days ago 31 May 26, 3:36pm -
Ex-Dividend Stocks This Week: Wipro, Trent, Cipla, Reliance, Bank of Baroda Among Stocks To Watch
Prominent names including Reliance Industries, Cipla, Bank of Baroda, HDFC Asset Management Company and Ashok Leyland are among the stocks set to trade ex-dividend during the week.
- 82 days ago 31 May 26, 2:54pm -
ITR Filing 2026: When Will You Receive Form 16, Can You File Income Tax Return Without It?
Form 16 serves as proof that tax has been deducted at source (TDS) by the employer and deposited with the government.
- 82 days ago 31 May 26, 2:05pm -
Suzlon Energy To Appeal Sebi's Rs 29-Crore Penalty Order In SAT
In a filing to the BSE, Suzlon Energy says that Sebi, through an order on May 29, 2026, overturned an earlier decision from June 27, 2025.
- 82 days ago 31 May 26, 1:36pm -
Mcap Of 7 Of Top-10 Valued Firms Erodes By Rs 1.54 Lakh Crore
Reliance Industries stays the most valuable Indian company, followed by HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, SBI, TCS, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, LIC, and HUL.
- 82 days ago 31 May 26, 11:49am -
PM Kisan 23rd Installment Date: PM Modi To Release Next Tranche Of Rs 2,000 On This Date
PM Kisan 23rd Installment Date 2025: Since the last installment was announced in March, the next installment (23rd installment) is expected to be released in July 2026.
- 82 days ago 31 May 26, 10:26am -
Nifty Prediction For Monday, June 1: Iran-US War, Crude To Drive Markets; 23,300 Key Support, 24,000 Major Hurdle
Market experts believe crude oil and developments surrounding the US-Iran situation will remain the biggest triggers for equities in the coming week.
- 82 days ago 31 May 26, 10:25am -
Govt Exempts Import Duty On Cotton Till October 30: All You Need To Know
The duty exemption, effective June 1, is expected to lower input costs for textile manufacturers, improve export competitiveness and support SMEs across the textile value chain.
- 82 days ago 31 May 26, 8:06am -
Why Centre Has Cut Export Duty on Petrol, Diesel and ATF from June 1
The export duties are reviewed every two weeks and are linked to the average international prices of crude oil, petrol, diesel and ATF during the review period.
- 82 days ago 31 May 26, 7:43am -
Petrol, Diesel & CNG Fresh Prices Announced: Check City-Wise Rates For May 31
Prices of petrol and diesel remain unchanged on Sunday, May 31, even as crude oil declines to a six-week low. However, the government has cut export duties.
- 82 days ago 31 May 26, 7:30am -
West Asia Crisis Impact: Centre Cuts Export Tax On Petrol, Diesel, Jet Fuel From June 1
Centre revises export duties from June 1, petrol at Rs 1.5 per litre, diesel at Rs 13.5, ATF at Rs 9.5, only for exports. Domestic excise on fuel remain unchanged.
- 82 days ago 31 May 26, 7:21am -

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

newCan a govt employee switch pension scheme after accepting retirement benefits? SC clarifies
The Supreme Court ruled that a retired employee cannot switch pension schemes after accepting benefits. This arose from a case where a retired professor sought GPF coverage after being under CPF. Details of the full case here.
- 6 mins ago 21 Aug 26, 8:32am -
new8th Pay Commission: Can government amend ToR to cover pension revision for pre-2026 retirees?
The 8th Pay Commission’s Terms of Reference could be amended to include pension revision for retirees who retired before 1 January 2026. While the Centre has yet to announce any change, historical precedents show that the ToRs of earlier Pay Commissions have been amended and improved when required.
- 21 mins ago 21 Aug 26, 8:17am -
newOnly two consumption funds gave over 10% SIP returns in 3 years, while one scheme posted less than 1%: Here's why
Consumption funds have delivered widely different returns over the past three years, despite focusing on the same broad theme. Find out what drove this divergence, the role of stock selection, key sectors, and the risks investors should consider.
- 9 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:18pm -
newBitcoin and Dogecoin emerge as India's favourite crypto duo: New study reveals how age shapes investing preference
Bitcoin and Dogecoin have emerged as the most popular crypto pairing among Indian investors across age groups, according to a report. While younger investors are driving new participation, older investors display stronger buying conviction and greater portfolio diversification.
- 10 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:50pm -
newJoint FCNR (B) accounts for NRIs: Eligibility, mode of operations and key rules explained
NRIs are permitted to open and maintain FCNR(B) accounts jointly with eligible resident relatives, subject to certain conditions.
- 10 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:27pm -
newGold loan jewellery stolen from bank? Consumer court ruling explains your compensation rights
A Karnataka consumer commission has ruled that if gold jewellery pledged for a loan is stolen from a bank, the lender must compensate for the gold value, making charges and stone value. Canara Bank was ordered to pay ₹88,362 with 9% interest, plus compensation.
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:02pm -
newDoctor today, lawyer tomorrow: How do you save for your child’s education when they keep changing dreams?
In 2026, planning for a child's education fund is complex due to shifting career paths. Experts advise creating flexible investment structures.
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:53pm -
newITR filed successfully? Here are 8 income tax notices the department may send and what to do about them
Income Tax Returns (ITRs) are essential for lenders to assess borrowers' financial stability. Taxpayers should monitor communications from the Income Tax Department post-deadline for any discrepancies in filings. While minor errors can be resolved, serious issues may lead to scrutiny.
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:51pm -
newRBI's special FCNR(B) deposit deadline nears: Should investors tap this opportunity before 31 August? Expert weighs in
The RBI has cut short the deadline for its special FCNR(B) deposit swap facility to 31 August from 30 September. With the window closing soon, NRIs need to weigh the potential benefits of higher foreign currency returns against the lock-in and liquidity considerations.
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:25pm -
newConsistency beats quick fixes — 5 simple habits to build a bulletproof credit score
Credit score assessment relies heavily on four pillars: your track record of repaying debts, the proportion of available funds you currently use, the longevity of your active accounts, and the frequency of your recent loan applications.
- 12 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:03pm -
newGen Z rules new investor category; 18-24 age group grows 7 times: Check preferred investment method, SIPs or lump sum?
Axis Direct data reveals a 53% rise in Gen Z investors aged 18-30, with significant growth in Tier-2 cities. Women now represent 13% of new additions.
- 12 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:38pm -
newClaiming both HRA exemption and home loan interest deduction: Know when it is allowed — and when it's not
Claiming HRA along with home loan benefits is allowed in certain situations, but mismatches in rent, property status, or loan details can attract tax notices. Here’s what taxpayers should know about location rules, eligibility, and documentation.
- 13 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:06pm -
newGold too expensive! Young India is turning to 9-carat jewellery | All you need to know
Experts found that, unlike 14-carat jewellery in its early days, the 9KT category is gaining awareness and trending in line with expectations.
- 13 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 7:45pm -
newHow to find the best mortgage: Compare home loan rates of leading Indian banks
State-backed lenders often provide competitive interest terms based on loan brackets. Bank of Maharashtra offers interest rates ranging from 7.00% to 9.90%, while the rates at Central Bank of India range between 7.00% and 9.15%.
- 13 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 7:25pm -
newHow income plus arbitrage FoFs are more tax-efficient than debt funds: The impact on investor returns
Income Plus Arbitrage FoFs combine debt and arbitrage strategies, but their tax treatment can differ from that of debt funds. For investors in higher tax brackets, this difference could affect the returns they ultimately take home. Find out why.
- 14 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 6:52pm -

newWant free airport lounge access without spending more? 5 credit cards travellers can consider in August this year
Credit cards now offer valuable perks like complimentary airport lounge access, which is becoming harder to obtain for free due to banks tightening policies. However, some cards still provide unlimited access without spending thresholds. Check details
- 14 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 6:45pm -
newFiling ITR by 31 August? Know the right forms for taxpayers with business or professional income
With the 31 August ITR deadline approaching, business and professional taxpayers need to know which return applies to them and which supporting tax forms may be relevant. From ITR-3 and ITR-4 to TDS and audit-related forms, here’s what to check before filing.
- 16 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 5:00pm -
newNo predictable monthly income? How gig workers can use NPS to save for retirement and build a long-term corpus
NPS can help gig workers, freelancers and self-employed individuals build a retirement corpus even when their monthly income fluctuates. Experts suggest saving a percentage of each payout, starting early and making larger contributions during stronger earning months.
- 17 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 3:55pm -
newSold old gold jewellery? Can buying new gold using the proceeds help you save tax — here’s what the law says
Selling gold can incur capital gains tax as they are considered as a capital asset by the income tax department. Here's whether you can eliminate or reduce your tax liability by investing the proceeds into new gold jewellery.
- 17 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 3:19pm -
newWhy the simplest investment advice Is the hardest to follow
Indian equity mutual fund inflows have fallen nearly 30% over two years despite no crash, illustrating why simple investing advice is intellectually easy but emotionally hard to follow.
- 17 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 3:13pm -
newSection 54F tax exemption with 2 houses? Steps to claim benefit after share sale explained
Section 54F exemption: Explore steps to claim tax benefit following share sale in case of 2 houses. Chartered accountant Mahesh Nyak answered how one can claim exemption through HUF transfer.
- 18 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 3:06pm -
newShould you invest a large corpus at once or stagger it over 6 months? What 25 years of Nifty 50 data shows
Investors with a large corpus can either invest it in equity at once or stagger the deployment through a six-month STP. FundsIndia’s 25-year Nifty 50 data shows that lumpsum had a modest edge in the medium term, but the return gap narrowed over longer periods.
- 19 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 2:05pm -
new₹70,000 crore and growing: India’s family office assets set to rise 1.5x in three years — where are wealthy investing?
India's family office ecosystem is poised for significant growth, with assets estimated at ₹70,000 crore in 2024 and projected to grow 1.5 times in three years. Here's a list of investment avenues that are gaining traction among the country's richest families.
- 19 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 1:42pm -
newIncome Tax Dept flags ₹2.33 crore cash deposit; why taxpayers need a clear trail for large cash withdrawals
The ITAT deleted a ₹2.33 crore tax addition after finding that Bhupendra Flour Mills had recorded earlier cash withdrawals of ₹2.325 crore and the Income Tax Department could not prove the money was used elsewhere.
- 20 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 12:45pm -
new₹51 lakh gone in ‘digital arrest’ scam: How fraudsters targeted retired income tax officer
A retired income tax officer was defrauded of ₹51 lakh by fraudsters impersonating police from Lucknow, who claimed he was under investigation for money laundering. Here's what happened.
- 21 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:46am -
newCan NRIs invest in India without flying back? Sebi’s KYC plan
Sebi’s proposed digital KYC overhaul could let NRIs, OCIs and eligible foreign nationals complete onboarding remotely, cutting paperwork, costs and delays while making it easier to invest in India.
- 21 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:25am -
newFocused mutual funds: Only 4 schemes delivered 15%+ SIP returns in 5 years; Invesco India topped at 18.33%
Only four focused mutual funds delivered more than 15% SIP returns over five years, led by Invesco India Focused Fund at 18.33%. SBI Focused Fund, the category's largest scheme by AUM, delivered 15.27%, while returns across funds ranged from 7.92% to 18.33%.
- 22 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:32am -
newITAT deletes ₹25 lakh tax addition over alleged flat cash payment; says taxpayer must get a chance to challenge evidence
The Mumbai ITAT deleted a ₹25 lakh tax addition imposed on a flat buyer over an alleged cash payment, saying the taxpayer was not given the statements relied upon by the tax department or an opportunity to cross-examine the builder’s partners.
- 24 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:04am -
newDelhi Lakshmi Yojana: Eligible women to receive pension letters from 26 August — here’s when ₹2,500 aid will be credited
Starting from 26 August, eligible women in Delhi will receive pension letters under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, which provides ₹2,500 per month. Here's when the aid will be credited.
- 24 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:56am -
Taxpayer builds new house before selling old property, faces Section 54 dispute; ITAT Delhi quashes tax notice
A Delhi taxpayer faced denial of Section 54 exemption after constructing a new house before selling his old property for ₹53 lakh. ITAT Delhi quashed the reassessment after ruling that the Income Tax Department’s Section 148 notice was issued after the permissible limitation period.
- 1 day ago 20 Aug 26, 8:18am -
ITR filing 2026: What happens if you miss the August 31 deadline and who gets more time?
The income tax return filing deadline for ITR-3, ITR-4, ITR-5 and ITR-7 is 31 August. Missing this deadline incurs penalties, but options such as belated returns are available until 31 December 2026. Here's who gets more time to file.
- 1 day ago 20 Aug 26, 7:43am -
Flexi-cap funds with highest and lowest large-cap stock allocation: What the data shows
Flexi-cap funds can vary sharply in their large-cap exposure despite having the flexibility to invest across market segments. Some of the biggest funds have a strong large-cap tilt, while others take a more diversified approach—creating an important distinction for investors to examine.
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 11:11pm -
Building a new house before selling the old one: Does Section 54 tax exemption apply? Rules explained
Starting construction before selling your old house does not automatically rule out the Section 54 exemption. Find out when the exemption can apply, the three-year completion rule, CGAS requirements, key risks and documents taxpayers should maintain.
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 10:54pm -
SBI slashes bulk fixed deposit rates: Will the latest changes affect your personal savings? Check here
SBI has reduced rates on domestic bulk term deposits by up to 25 basis points for select maturities.
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 10:39pm -
Switching from regular to direct mutual funds: Know the hidden tax cost — and when the move actually pays off
Regular and direct mutual fund plans can deliver different outcomes due to expense ratios, taxes and distributor costs. The decision to switch depends on factors such as the breakeven period and capital gains tax.
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 9:54pm -

Live Mint - Companies

newAfter Ather's gain, Hero's electric CV bet begins to scale
Hero MotoCorp's Euler Motors bet is scaling fast, with sales and revenue more than doubling since the two-wheeler giant became its largest shareholder.
- 3 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 6:00am -
newIT firms rethink employee pyramids as automation reshapes economics
Since the start of FY27, seven of India's 10 largest IT services firms have announced changes to their organizational structures.
- 3 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 6:00am -
newUnitree’s Humanoids Have a Long March to Usefulness
Fresh off a blockbuster public markets debut, Unitree Robotics’ founder Wang Xingxing conceded that his company still hasn’t figured out how to make humanoids truly useful.
- 8 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 12:21am -
newD.E. Shaw owns more than $1 billion stake in Sysco, sources say
SYSCO-DESHAW/ (PIX):D.E. Shaw owns more than $1 billion stake in Sysco, sources say
- 8 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 12:14am -
newHDFC Bank raises $1.75 billion as FCNR(B) window nears closure
HDFC Bank raises $500 million through three-year notes and $1.25 billion through five-year bonds as banks step up foreign-currency fundraising
- 9 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:49pm -
newMeta defends child safety record as lawsuits accuse it of harming young users
The company is facing a series of lawsuits, including a case in a California federal court in which four states are seeking billions of dollars in damages and changes to the way Meta operates its platforms.
- 12 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:36pm -
newEvergrande’s Hui Ka Yan jailed for life: Inside the rise & fall of China’s once-richest man—how much is his net worth?
Hui Ka Yan, founder of Evergrande and once China's richest man, was sentenced to life in prison for fraud and embezzlement. The Shenzhen court fined him CNY 8.82 billion, marking a significant fall from grace. Evergrande has been facing financial collapse since 2021.
- 12 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:14pm -
newWyndham targets 200 India hotels by 2028 as smaller cities drive growth
Wyndham, which reported global annual revenue of $1.24 billion in 2025, plans to expand in India through organic growth and strategic alliances, while evaluating, for the first time, opportunities in hotel management and potential acquisitions.
- 14 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 6:43pm -
newTaxing the tokens? Raghuram Rajan flags AI job loss risks, moots strategy to level field for human workers
According to Raghuram Rajan, the biggest obstacle to wider adoption at present is not AI's capabilities but the difficulty of integrating them into existing workflows. He says the outlook for workers is not entirely bleak.
- 15 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 5:44pm -
newIndiGo’s new CEO Willie Walsh flags A350 induction as vital for international growth
IndiGo has firm orders for 60 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, with deliveries scheduled from next year.
- 15 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 5:42pm -
newChina's humanoid industry chasing ‘ChatGPT moment’ by 2028 — Unitree CEO says AI robots 80% successful at tasks
Unitree CEO Wang Xingxing said, “We are marching towards a 'ChatGPT moment' in embodied intelligence.”
- 15 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 5:41pm -
newAlibaba’s profit dives 75% after amping up AI spending, shares fell 3%
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s profit plunged more than 75% after China’s e-commerce leader ratcheted up AI spending while grappling with a broad Chinese consumption slowdown.
- 15 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 5:34pm -
newOla launches ‘introductory offer’ for home inverter Shakti Gen2 — Check discounted pricing here
Ola Electric has launched a special offer for the Shakti Gen2 home inverter. The device, available in 3 kW and 6 kW variants, will be offered at discounted price for early buyers.
- 18 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 3:08pm -
new‘Misappropriation sufficiently identified': Apple responds to OpenAI’s trade secrets theft lawsuit dismissal request
Apple has responded to OpenAI’s plea to dismiss its lawsuit, asserting claims of trade secret theft by two former employees now at OpenAI. The tech giant argues OpenAI’s dismissal motion is based on distortion and misinterpretation of its allegations regarding confidential information misuse.
- 19 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 1:38pm -
newD2C’s easy growth is raising the bar for startup funding
This shift, increasingly visible from the seed stage through later stages, is partly driven by the ease of launching a brand and scaling its reach across multiple channels, including quick commerce.
- 22 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:48am -

India to probe manufacturing defects in China's Oppo Reno 5 smartphones following consumer complaints, may order refunds
The department of consumer affairs has been examining complaints registered through the National Consumer Helpline alleging defects in the smartphones including lines appearing on the screen.
- 1 day ago 20 Aug 26, 6:15am -
After years on the fringes, Noel Tata has taken centrestage, and inherited a leaky chalice
The day Tata Sons failed to hold its AGM, the curtain rose on Noel Tata’s real problems. N. Chandrasekaran leaves behind a more powerful Tata Sons, and a clutch of unfinished mega bets.
- 1 day ago 20 Aug 26, 6:01am -
India Inc’s June quarter earnings beat masks a widening divide
Corporate India's June-quarter earnings surged on a low base, strong volume and credit growth, and a global commodity upcycle. But smaller companies lagged as weak pricing power and margin pressure weighed on profits.
- 1 day ago 20 Aug 26, 6:00am -
LG Energy, once fixed on EV batteries, jumps to Plan B
LGENERGYSOLUTION-BATTERIES/STORAGE (CORRECTED, PIX):CORRECTED-LG Energy, once fixed on EV batteries, jumps to Plan B
- 1 day ago 20 Aug 26, 12:20am -
Estée Lauder Sales Beat Estimates as Turnaround Gains Steam
Estée Lauder Cos. posted quarterly results that beat estimates and ended a run of three straight declines in annual revenue, a sign the beauty conglomerate’s turnaround efforts are gaining momentum.
- 1 day ago 20 Aug 26, 12:01am -
Navi’s UPI growth fuels NBFC arm’s loan expansion
Navi Finserv plans to explore segments such as merchant financing and loans against mutual funds, says MD and CEO Abhishek Dwivedi.
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 10:55pm -
Amazon ₹1 lakh fine: CCPA flags sale of sweets as ‘Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad’
The CCPA said the phrase ‘Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad’ has a specific religious meaning for devotees, referring to food offered to and blessed by the deity at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 10:20pm -
Moderna co-founder Robert Langer is a billionaire once again as stock more than doubles
Moderna shares surged as much as 156% to about $161 on Wednesday after the company and Merck reported positive results from the first late-stage trial of an mRNA-based cancer therapy.
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 9:47pm -
Nikhil Kamath invests ₹200 crore in data centre company CtrlS, says, 'Every meaningful tech shift runs on…'
CtrlS, an Indian data centre firm, secured ₹250 crore from Nikhil Kamath and Sreeram Reddy Vanga to expand its infrastructure amid rising demand for AI and cloud services.
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 8:57pm -
Navi raises $100 million from Prosus ahead of FY27 IPO filing
Navi said the new funds will be used to fuel its next phase of growth as the fintech prepares to file fresh documents for IPO
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 8:34pm -
Marvell shares jump 12% as Google eyes $12.2 billion stake in AI chip deal
Marvell shares surged 12% after Google secured the right to buy up to $12.2 billion in shares under an expanded AI chip deal.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 7:23pm -
Anthropic may expand credit line beyond $10 billion as it gears up for IPO
Anthropic PBC is planning to boost its revolving credit facility above $10 billion ahead of its IPO, drawing interest from banks. This follows discussions on $15 billion debt financing for a Texas data center project backed by Google, as the AI race intensifies.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 4:29pm -
Siguler Guff raises $500 mn to target India's mid-market companies
Siguler Guff has raised a $500 million fund to deepen investments in India’s mid-market, founder- and family-owned businesses. It will target consumer, healthcare, financial services and tech, with recent bets including La Renon, Trimex Foods, Rajasthan Royals and Valliance.ai.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 1:50pm -
Lawyers say Meta covered up research on teen addiction; influencer outreach to promote teen accounts in focus
Meta is facing scrutiny over an alleged cover‑up of research showing teens’ addiction to its platforms, amid a lawsuit from 29 US states. It is alleged that Meta engaged parent influencers to promote its teen safety tools and claimed it was prioritizing child safety.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 12:41pm -
Masayoshi Son bets $12 bn on Intel, puts 67% of SoftBank's US portfolio in one stock—where else is his firm investing?
SoftBank's Intel holdings make up nearly 67% of its US equity portfolio, valued at over $12 billion. Here's the list of stocks where the firm has invested.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 12:32pm -
SpiceJet, Aviator ML fined ₹15 lakh for wasting NCLT’s time
NCLT deferred its order on SpiceJet’s insolvency pleas after the airline disclosed settlement with aircraft lessor on the day the order was due
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 11:37am -
KKR picks minority stake in BookMyShow
KKR’s investment comes as BookMyShow looks to accelerate its live entertainment business and broaden its presence beyond movie ticketing.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 11:24am -
Indigo Paints targets 25% annual growth as it puts market share ahead of margins
Indigo Paints is targeting more than 25% annual revenue growth if the paints industry grows at 13-14%, as it steps up marketing and expands into new categories.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 11:12am -
Investcorp bets ₹500 crore on 20Cube 3PL, plans $1 billion India push
Investcorp on Tuesday said it has invested ₹500 crore in 20Cube 3PL Solutions, its latest bet on India's logistics sector, and aims to build the company as a platform for organic expansion and acquisitions within the sector.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 6:00am -
OnePlus hikes prices for the fifth time in nine months as India market share sinks
A rapid offline retreat, retail body complaints, and falling market share speculation about the Chinese brand's future in India amid an effective 26% price increase since last December.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 6:00am -

Google: India Business News

newUS debt has hit $40tn – Will that be a wake-up call? - BBC
US debt has hit $40tn – Will that be a wake-up call? BBC‘Starve the beast’? The $40tn cost of Republicans’ false promises to cut spending The GuardianUS Debt Hits $40 Trillion, Trump Says 'We Should Be Paying Much Less' NDTVUS debt crosses $40 trillion but everyone still trusts Uncle Sam. But for how long? The Times of IndiaUS debt hits $40 trillion: Who does Washington owe and why does it matter? Al Jazeera
- 4 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 4:45am -
newAI reshapes India's IT services sector contracts as clients demand more for less - Reuters
AI reshapes India's IT services sector contracts as clients demand more for less ReutersMaking AI work at scale: IT services’ next frontier ET CIOAI is redefining IT services, but earnings quality is the real test EYTCS vs Infosys vs HCLTech: Indian IT's AI race takes different paths Moneycontrol.comAI transforms India’s IT services contracts as clients demand more for less BusinessLine
- 4 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 4:32am -
newHow Solar Panel Prices Fell 90 Percent In 15 Years - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
How Solar Panel Prices Fell 90 Percent In 15 Years Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
- 6 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 2:30am -
newSpot gold holds above $4.5k a day after topping the mark for first time since June - Investing.com India
Spot gold holds above $4.5k a day after topping the mark for first time since June Investing.com IndiaSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 7 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 1:45am -
newHDFC Bank raises $1.75 billion in biggest overseas fundraise, highest since 2008 global financial crisis - Moneycontrol.com
HDFC Bank raises $1.75 billion in biggest overseas fundraise, highest since 2008 global financial crisis Moneycontrol.comIndia's largest private lender eyes $1 billion overseas debt raise, bankers say bfsi.economictimes.indiatimes.comFour Indian private lenders eye dollar debt before RBI swap window deadline, bankers say ReutersIndian Banks Raise $4 Billion via Global Bonds; Trend to Continue Rediff MoneyWizHDFC Bank to raise $1.75 billion through senior notes; Moody’s assigns Baa3…
- 8 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 12:59am -
newU.S. Dollar Attempts To Rebound After Sell-Off: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY - FXEmpire
U.S. Dollar Attempts To Rebound After Sell-Off: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY FXEmpireBessent says Treasury buyback operation could be more than $4 billion CNBCGlobal yields fall after US Treasury boosts debt buybacks ReutersUS long-term bonds slide as Treasury secretary Bessent’s intervention fails to soothe investors Financial TimesThe Treasury made a surprise move to calm the bond market. Here's what it means for your money. Business Insider
- 10 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:17pm -
newIndia eases rupee trade rules, provides exporters alternative to dollar settlements; what it means - The Times of India
India eases rupee trade rules, provides exporters alternative to dollar settlements; what it means The Times of IndiaGovernment makes it easier for exporters to get paid in rupee The Times of IndiaExports Invoicing In Rupee Allowed, Eligible To Benefits And Incentives Deccan ChronicleIndia removes hurdle to rupee trade in bid to expand local currency use FirstpostDGFT eases rupee trade rule for exporters BusinessLine
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:37pm -
new2026 Kia Sorento Unveiled In India; Gets Hybrid And Diesel Powertrain Options! - CarDekho
2026 Kia Sorento Unveiled In India; Gets Hybrid And Diesel Powertrain Options! CarDekhoSorento Right Rear Three Quarter Image, Sorento Photos in India CarWaleKia Sorento India Launch on September 4 – Hybrid AWD, Diesel and AI Assistant CarLeloKia Sorento Unveiled: The 3-Row SUV Confirmed With Diesel, Hybrid And AWD Options ZigWheels.comIndia-spec Kia Sorento revealed; production begins Team-BHP
- 12 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:22pm -
newStocks to Watch for August 21: RailTel, KIMS, Saatvik Green Energy, Manipal Health and more - CNBC TV18
Stocks to Watch for August 21: RailTel, KIMS, Saatvik Green Energy, Manipal Health and more CNBC TV18Stocks to Watch Today: Amagi Media Labs, Manipal Health, Saatvik Green Energy, RailTel Corp, Kfin... Moneycontrol.comStocks in news: BPCL, HAL, RailTel, Saatvik Green Energy and Samvardhana Motherson The Economic TimesStocks to watch: HAL, RailTel, Tata Motors PV among shares in focus today; check list here livemint.comStocks to watch: Tata Motors, Tata Power, Mankind Pharma, SBI, Rai…
- 12 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:11pm -
newF&O Trap: 88.5% Traders Aged Under 30 Incur Losses, Most From Low-Income Group, SEBI Study Shows - NDTV Profit
F&O Trap: 88.5% Traders Aged Under 30 Incur Losses, Most From Low-Income Group, SEBI Study Shows NDTV ProfitNearly 9 in 10 F&O traders lost money in FY26; losses hit Rs 91,685 crore even as participation fell Moneycontrol.comDerivatives trader base falls for first time in four years in FY26: SEBI study The HinduIn F&O space, big boys profit at retail's expense: Sebi study The Times of IndiaF&O trading bill: Retail traders pay Rs 25,000 crore transaction costs in FY26 despite big loss…
- 13 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 7:58pm -
newLife Term, Rs 10 Lakh Fine: Tukaram Mundhe's Warning On Edible Oil Violations - NDTV
Life Term, Rs 10 Lakh Fine: Tukaram Mundhe's Warning On Edible Oil Violations NDTVTukaram Mundhe bans loose edible oil in Maharashtra, warns of up to 7 years in jail India TodayTukaram Mundhe urges people not to buy loose edible oil; compliance order issued for sector after violations Deccan HeraldLoose edible oil sale banned as Maharashtra FDA tightens supply rules The Times of IndiaMaharashtra FDA targets edible oil; Mundhe flags ‘cancer risk’, warns of stringent penalties M…
- 13 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 7:56pm -
newCoking Coal Prices Surge 25%, Squeezing India's Steelmakers - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
Coking Coal Prices Surge 25%, Squeezing India's Steelmakers Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comIndian steel mills face margin squeeze as global coking coal prices rise ReutersIndia's coal imports turn steel-centric as metallurgical coal demand rises BusinessLineIndia’s two-tiered coking coal market highlights growing role of smaller buyers S&P Global[SMM Analysis] India’s Steel Expansion Is Deepening Its Coking-Coal Exposure Shanghai Metals Market
- 14 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 7:00pm -
newCockroaches in kitchen, ‘unsafe’ food storage: FDA suspends food licences of more Mumbai eateries - The Hindu
Cockroaches in kitchen, ‘unsafe’ food storage: FDA suspends food licences of more Mumbai eateries The HinduMaharashtra FDA suspends licences of two online food delivery facilities The HinduHow a bureaucrat has forced Maharashtra’s eateries and other food businesses to clean up their act Scroll.in‘Stale food, cockroaches’: Pune suspends licences of more hotels, food outlets The Indian ExpressRats in kitchen, meat in plastic bags: FDA raids Mumbai eateries, suspends 5 licence…
- 14 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 6:12pm -
newSkoda Kylaq Sportline launched in India at Rs. 11.32 lakh - CarWale
Skoda Kylaq Sportline launched in India at Rs. 11.32 lakh CarWaleSkoda Kylaq Sportline variant launched at Rs 11.32 lakh Team-BHPŠkoda Kylaq gets new Sportline variant at ₹11.32 lakh ET AutoSkoda Kylaq Sportline launched at Rs 11.32 lakh Autocar IndiaRs 9 Lakh Skoda SUV Gets Sportier! MotorOctane
- 15 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 5:44pm -
newWalmart stock plunges as U.S. comp sales growth misses despite earnings beat - Investing.com
Walmart stock plunges as U.S. comp sales growth misses despite earnings beat Investing.comWalmart stock drops 9% as sales growth slows, customers make 'trade-offs' amid high fuel costs Yahoo FinanceWalmart stock tumbles 9% after outlook disappoints Wall Street CNBCWalmart promises price cuts after $2.9 billion tariff refund CNNWalmart Shares Slump on Weakest Sales Growth in Over Six Years WSJ
- 15 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 5:39pm -

newThe Indian City Where AI Is Creating Jobs for Humans - The New York Times
The Indian City Where AI Is Creating Jobs for Humans The New York TimesGenerative AI Is Rewriting the Job Market as Demand for AI Talent Accelerates The Hans IndiaAI Drives Surge in Technical Hiring, But Early Career Hiring Hit Hard, According to New DataCamp Report HRTech SeriesThe New Big Tech Playbook: Smaller Teams, Faster Products, More AI HackerNoonThe AI Job That Surged 255% In 2026 And Pays $113,000 Forbes
- 15 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 5:33pm -
newBrent Oil Price Tops $93 as U.S.-Iran Impasse Persists - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
Brent Oil Price Tops $93 as U.S.-Iran Impasse Persists Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comOil price today: Brent crude remains above $90 per barrel as Hormuz operations remain disrupted The Times of IndiaOil Market Report - August 2026 – Analysis IEA – International Energy AgencyOil prices climb to three-week high as West Asia supply risks mount FirstpostHope Fades, Traders Brace for Extended Oil, LNG Squeeze Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
- 16 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 5:00pm -
newIRDAI bars Niva Bupa from opening new branches for six months - BusinessLine
IRDAI bars Niva Bupa from opening new branches for six months BusinessLineIRDAI bars Acko General, Niva Bupa Health from opening new branches for exceeding EoM limits The HinduIRDAI warns Niva Bupa over FY25 expense management limit breach ETLegalWorld.comNiva Bupa, Acko Barred From Opening Branches Over EoM Limit Breach Deccan ChronicleIRDAI bars Niva Bupa from opening new offices for six months The Economic Times
- 16 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 4:51pm -
newStock Market Close: Sensex snaps four-day losing streak, jumps 628 pts; Nifty ends at 24,232 - Business Standard
Stock Market Close: Sensex snaps four-day losing streak, jumps 628 pts; Nifty ends at 24,232 Business StandardFirst Tick: Top global cues to watch in today's trade Moneycontrol.comSensex jumps 628 points, Nifty snaps 7-day losing streak The HinduPre-market action: Here's the trade setup for today's session The Economic TimesStock Market Today Live Updates: Sensex, Nifty eye higher opening after breaking seven-day losing streak The Times of India
- 17 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 3:58pm -
newAlibaba Group Announces June Quarter 2026 Results - Business Wire
Alibaba Group Announces June Quarter 2026 Results Business WireAlibaba shares fall 5% as AI spending drives 75% drop in net income CNBCAlibaba earnings analysis: questions answered and next catalysts By Investing.com Investing.com IndiaAlibaba’s Revenue Climbs 9% in Testament to China’s AI Boom Bloomberg.comAlibaba reports 9% rise in quarterly revenue The Economic Times
- 18 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 3:01pm -
newAmbani's Rs 2.7 lakh cr underground bet can save India from shocks - The Economic Times
Ambani's Rs 2.7 lakh cr underground bet can save India from shocks The Economic TimesRIL proposes Rs 2.73 lakh crore investment for India’s first coal gasification complex in Andhra The Economic TimesRIL Proposes India’s First Integrated Underground Coal Gasification Complex in Andhra Pradesh GK TodayReliance Industries to build India's 1st Eluru UCG plant, ₹2.73L/cr NewsBytesReliance Plans Rs 2.73 Lakh Crore Coal Gasification Complex ChemAnalyst
- 18 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 2:14pm -
newIndia's Swiggy bets on Instamart model shift, mirroring main rival Blinkit; eyes margin boost - Reuters
India's Swiggy bets on Instamart model shift, mirroring main rival Blinkit; eyes margin boost Reuters'Desi' Swiggy bets on Instamart model shift, mirroring main rival Blinkit ET RetailSwiggy to see $400 million outflows after Indian-owned status? Jefferies explains why The Economic TimesSwiggy plans inventory-led Instamart model to boost quick-commerce margins Indian Television Dot ComSwiggy shareholders back move for Indian-owned status Reuters
- 18 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 2:09pm -
newUpcoming Simple Wave Electric Scooter Details Revealed - BikeWale
Upcoming Simple Wave Electric Scooter Details Revealed BikeWaleSimple Wave family electric scooter to launch on September 2 Autocar IndiaSimple Wave Is New Electric Scooter - Rizta, iQube, Chetak Rival RushLaneSimple Energy's new e-scooter christened 'Simple Wave' Team-BHPBREAKING: New Simple Family Electric Scooter To Be Called The Wave; Launch on September 2 ZigWheels.com
- 19 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 1:41pm -
newAlstom seeks 200 more locomotive orders from Indian Railways - The Economic Times
Alstom seeks 200 more locomotive orders from Indian Railways The Economic TimesMadhepura locomotive unit contributes 1% of Bihar’s GST kitty; drives growth and jobs: Study The Times of IndiaAlstom & Indian Railways: 200 More Locomotives Order Talks Rediff MoneyWizAlstom-Indian Railways Joint Venture Supports ₹60,000 Crore in Economic Output Railway-NewsAlstom study reveals how Madhepura locomotive project reshaped Bihar’s economy and India’s freight ambitions Global Railwa…
- 19 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 1:39pm -
newBSE falls 3.5% from day's high as report says NSE plans to allow trading its shares on own platform:... - Moneycontrol.com
BSE falls 3.5% from day's high as report says NSE plans to allow trading its shares on own platform:... Moneycontrol.comNSE shares may trade on its platform under 'permitted-to-trade' route The HinduNSE Said to Plan Allowing Trading Its Shares on Own Platform Bloomberg.comBSE shares down 2% after report NSE may allow stock to trade on own platform, bse explores msci-linked derivatives BusinessLineBSE shares slip nearly 2%, down 6% in a week: What investors need to know Upstox
- 19 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 1:35pm -
newTCS deploys monitoring tool on laptops used by nearly 6 lakh employees: Report - People Matters - HR News
TCS deploys monitoring tool on laptops used by nearly 6 lakh employees: Report People Matters - HR NewsTCS laptop monitoring tool raises questions over security, employee surveillance Moneycontrol.comTCS deploys software to monitor employee laptop activity, report says Business TodayTCS starts putting monitoring tool on laptops to track employees, report says India TodayTCS deploys laptop monitoring tool, sparks concerns over employee surveillance | TCS has not responded to queries |…
- 20 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 12:57pm -
newStuck in KYC limbo, Indian Android app developers fear losing overseas sales after September 15 - Moneycontrol.com
Stuck in KYC limbo, Indian Android app developers fear losing overseas sales after September 15 Moneycontrol.com
- 20 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 12:45pm -
newSugar stocks in focus for 3rd straight session: Balrampur Chini, Dalmia Bharat Sugar, others rise amid high prices - Upstox
Sugar stocks in focus for 3rd straight session: Balrampur Chini, Dalmia Bharat Sugar, others rise amid high prices UpstoxGovernment allows duty-free import of 10 lakh tonnes of raw sugar until October 31 The HinduSteps to stem sugar rush as Centre opens duty-free imports, caps bulk consumer stocks Telegraph IndiaGovt caps sugar stock for bulk consumers ahead of festival season RediffCentre imposes stockholding limit of sugar to rein in price surge The Indian Express
- 20 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 12:30pm -
newSingapore's Temasek is on a hot streak in India as three bets surge after IPOs - CNBC
Singapore's Temasek is on a hot streak in India as three bets surge after IPOs CNBCTemasek Holdings Invests in India, Boosting Shiprocket (SHIP) an GuruFocusTemasek’s India IPO Run Rewards Long-Term Strategy Global SWFTemasek's Investments in India Surge as Stocks Soar GuruFocus
- 20 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 12:27pm -
newOnce Asia’s Richest Man, Evergrande Founder Hui Ka Yan Sentenced To Life In Prison - Forbes
Once Asia’s Richest Man, Evergrande Founder Hui Ka Yan Sentenced To Life In Prison ForbesFounder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison BBCChina Sentences Evergrande Founder to Life in Prison The New York TimesWorld in Brief: America’s government debt passes $40trn; Evergrande’s founder is sentenced The EconomistEvergrande founder Hui Ka Yan, from property tycoon to life in jail Reuters
- 20 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 12:14pm -
new'My Teen Daughter Was Prey On Instagram': Ex-Meta Staff Testifies At Trial - NDTV
'My Teen Daughter Was Prey On Instagram': Ex-Meta Staff Testifies At Trial NDTVTobacco moment for social media? How a 29-state US suit against Meta could rewrite social media Hindustan TimesZuckerberg lied about concern for child safety, Meta whistleblower testifies at landmark trial The GuardianMeta faces a $1.4 trillion threat that could mean ‘turning in the keys and walking away’—but the stakes of the case reach across tech Yahoo FinanceMeta’s blockbuster trial draws paral…
- 22 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:08am -
newHUL drags Beco to Delhi HC over Surf Excel, Vim comparative ads - Exchange4Media
HUL drags Beco to Delhi HC over Surf Excel, Vim comparative ads Exchange4MediaDelhi High Court seeks Beco's response to HUL's 'skin irritation' ad suit RediffHUL moves Delhi HC against Beco’s ‘harmful chemicals’ ad campaign targeting Surf Excel, Vim Bar and BenchHUL takes Beco to Delhi HC over harmful chemicals claims against Surf Excel, Vim India TodayBeco challenges what goes into everyday homecare products with new campaign via Colloquial marketech apac
- 22 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:31am -
newL&T-Mitsubishi to build world's largest APM system for Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport - The Economic Times
L&T-Mitsubishi to build world's largest APM system for Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport The Economic TimesL&T Wins (Large*) Order for Automated People Mover System at Dubai’s Al Maktoum Airport Larsen & ToubroL&T-MHI consortium wins upto ₹5,000cr Al Maktoum Airport APM order The HinduMHI Receives Contract for APM System at Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.L&T Shares Rise After Winning Rs 5,000 Crore Dubai Airport Order Equitypan…
- 22 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:31am -
newGold, silver ETFs rally today; silver funds jump over 4% as global bullion prices remain elevated - Moneycontrol.com
Gold, silver ETFs rally today; silver funds jump over 4% as global bullion prices remain elevated Moneycontrol.comSilver Futures Jump: US Treasury Boosts Precious Metals Rediff MoneyWizGold reclaims momentum as US Treasury move sparks bullion rush, gains 2% in a day BusinessLineSilver ETF rally: 11 funds post over 4% intraday returns; should you buy now? Moneycontrol.comGold and silver surge in August as mounting US debt rattles markets Euronews.com
- 22 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:18am -
newChinese Firm's Robot Beats Usain Bolt's Record On Camera, Internet Surprised - NDTV
Chinese Firm's Robot Beats Usain Bolt's Record On Camera, Internet Surprised NDTVWho is really buying China’s humanoid robots? Financial TimesWorld’s top humanoid robot maker Unitree surges in blockbuster market debut in China CNNUnitree Robotics shares plunge 18% on 2nd trading day after 460% debut surge; analysts see it as normal adjustment Global TimesChinese Humanoid Robot Leader Soars in Market Debut Despite U.S. Ban WSJ
- 22 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:16am -
newSamsung Electroncis to announce more than $72 billion shareholder return programme, media reports - Reuters
Samsung Electroncis to announce more than $72 billion shareholder return programme, media reports ReutersSamsung plans to return up to $79 billion to shareholders Moneycontrol.comSK Hynix shares surge over 12% in Seoul after announcing massive stock buyback CNBCSK Hynix plans $28.6 billion buyback after share price declines ET Enterprise AIMemory giants are returning billions to shareholders. Could Micron follow? By Investing.com Investing.com India
- 22 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:14am -
newHere’s A Closer Look At The Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler Trail Edition In 22 Images! - CarDekho
Here’s A Closer Look At The Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler Trail Edition In 22 Images! CarDekhoAll you need to know about the Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler Autocar IndiaCan Scorpio Lifestyler drive another Thar story for Mahindra? Auto Divn CEO Nalinikanth Gollagunta answers ET AutoMahindra Sees ‘Latent Demand’ for Lifestyle Pickups, Starts Six-Month Market Study Autocar ProfessionalScorpio Lifestyler: Why Mahindra is betting on 'latent demand' for pick-up trucks in India Busines…
- 23 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:00am -
newRobots poised for 'ChatGPT moment,' Unitree CEO says - Reuters
Robots poised for 'ChatGPT moment,' Unitree CEO says ReutersChinese humanoid robots' biggest obstacle: humans are still (mostly) better CNBCChina's robot dominance questioned as US bans imports amid AI race, Unitree IPO soars ET CIOWatch: Inside the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing news.cgtn.comWow! Robots Box, Dance, Do Everyday Tasks Rediff
- 23 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:48am -
newAditya Birla Capital forays into gold loan business; shares rise 3% - The Economic Times
Aditya Birla Capital forays into gold loan business; shares rise 3% The Economic TimesIndia's Aditya Birla Capital to enter gold loan market, targets 1,000 branches ReutersAditya Birla Capital shares soar 3% as it enters gold loans | Tap to know more | Inshorts InshortsAditya Birla Capital enters gold loan biz; targets 1,000 branches in 3 years The HinduAditya Birla Capital forays into gold loan business bfsi.economictimes.indiatimes.com
- 23 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:33am -
newModerna-Merck Breakthrough Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise In Clinical Trial For Melanoma Treatment - NDTV
Moderna-Merck Breakthrough Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise In Clinical Trial For Melanoma Treatment NDTVCancer vaccine from Moderna, Merck shows promise in late-stage trial; both stocks soar CNBCModerna Shares More Than Double on Success of mRNA Cancer Vaccine WSJWhy Is Moderna Stock Down Today? ForbesPersonalised cancer vaccine takes step closer to market The Times of India
- 23 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:31am -
Stocks to watch, August 20: Bata India, HDFC Bank, BSE, Hyundai Motor India, Aster DM, Texmaco Rail, Ceigall India - Upstox
Stocks to watch, August 20: Bata India, HDFC Bank, BSE, Hyundai Motor India, Aster DM, Texmaco Rail, Ceigall India UpstoxStocks to Watch Today: BSE, United Spirits, Hyundai Motor, XtraNet Tech, Autoline Industries, EMS, Ramco... Moneycontrol.comStocks in news: Hyundai Motor India, BSE, HEG, Hexaware Tech and Oil India The Economic TimesStocks to watch: HDFC Bank, Hyundai Motor, BSE, IDFC First Bank, SpiceJet Business StandardStocks to watch: HDFC Bank, BSE, Oil India among shares in…
- 1 day ago 20 Aug 26, 8:13am -
India sees $80 billion in flows via subsidised swap windows, cenbank governor tells FE - Reuters
India sees $80 billion in flows via subsidised swap windows, cenbank governor tells FE ReutersRBI's early FCNR(B) deposit scheme closure 'data-driven' or a policy U-turn? Governor Malhotra explains The Economic TimesFCNR dollar hoard could turn into refinancing test for banks when deposits mature bfsi.economictimes.indiatimes.comIndia expects $80 billion from forex swap schemes: What does it mean for India’s reserves? FirstpostRBI's special FCNR(B) deposit deadline nears: Should in…
- 1 day ago 20 Aug 26, 7:55am -
Asia’s Businesses Struggle to Shake Off the Sway of Their Founding Families - WSJ
Asia’s Businesses Struggle to Shake Off the Sway of Their Founding Families WSJReturn to core values to reform Tata Sons The Hindu'Noel Tata May Want To Appoint Somebody' RediffInformal search for new Tata Sons chief begins The Times of IndiaNoel Tata, Darius Khambata, Deepak Parekh meet to discuss Tata Sons succession after N Chandrasekaran's ex The Economic Times
- 1 day ago 20 Aug 26, 7:30am -
Bond relief ebbs, stocks mixed as investors question Treasury’s rescue efforts By Reuters - Investing.com
Bond relief ebbs, stocks mixed as investors question Treasury’s rescue efforts By Reuters Investing.comStock futures are little changed after a steep sell-off sparked by a move back higher in Treasury yields: Live updates CNBCWall Street sinks as bond yields rise, Walmart results disappoint ReutersStocks Fall and Treasury Rally Fades as Oil Climbs: Markets Wrap Bloomberg.comAnxious bond market sends troubling message to investors: There’s no easy fix for U.S. debt MarketWatch
- 1 day ago 20 Aug 26, 7:09am -
Musk's Starlink reapplies for India approval of satellite network, ET reports - Reuters
Musk's Starlink reapplies for India approval of satellite network, ET reports ReutersStarlink would help the 'least served' in India: Elon Musk The Economic TimesSecurity compliance gaps delay satellite broadband launch by Starlink, OneWeb in India Moneycontrol.comMusk’s Starlink reapplies in India: Could satellites connect directly to your phone? FirstpostStarlink seeks India approval for Gen 2 satellite network Indian Television Dot Com
- 1 day ago 20 Aug 26, 6:12am -
After years on the fringes, Noel Tata has taken centrestage, and inherited a leaky chalice - livemint.com
After years on the fringes, Noel Tata has taken centrestage, and inherited a leaky chalice livemint.comTata Sons AGM put off over lack of quorum The HinduQuorum derails Tata Sons AGM as Sir Ratan Tata Trust fails to nominate a member Telegraph IndiaQuorum Not Met, Tata Sons Holds Off Annual Meet Days After Chairman's Exit NDTVAGM delay may be costing Tata Trusts Rs 56 lakh daily financialexpress.com
- 1 day ago 20 Aug 26, 6:01am -
YouTube punches back at Netflix by offering top creators millions for exclusive deals - Business Insider
YouTube punches back at Netflix by offering top creators millions for exclusive deals Business InsiderYouTube Offers Creators Millions to Not Work With Netflix Bloomberg.comYouTube is offering creators millions of dollars, but there's one condition: On Netflix, you cannot... The Times of IndiaYouTube is spending millions to prevent Netflix from poaching its creators ThePrintYouTube May Offer Millions To Creators To Keep Videos Off N… GujaratSamachar English
- 1 day ago 20 Aug 26, 5:38am -
Stripe didn’t really buy OpenRouter because of the ‘singularity’ - TechCrunch
Stripe didn’t really buy OpenRouter because of the ‘singularity’ TechCrunchStripe acquires OpenRouter for over $8 billion in major AI bet, boosting token optimization for businesses ET CIOWhy a Payments Giant Is Paying $7 Billion for the ‘Stripe of AI’ WSJScoop: Stripe says "the singularity" has begun AxiosStripe Clinches Over $7 Billion Deal to Buy AI Firm OpenRouter Bloomberg.com
- 1 day ago 20 Aug 26, 5:02am -
OpenAI seeks to one-up Anthropic with new customer privacy protections - TechCrunch
OpenAI seeks to one-up Anthropic with new customer privacy protections TechCrunchOffering Zero Data Retention for frontier models OpenAIOpenAI’s Latest Bid to Fight Anthropic: A Promise Not to Keep Customer Data WSJHow OpenAI plans to monitor for AI misuse without looking at your data The Indian ExpressOpenAI to Enhance Safety Processes for Paid Tool Customers Deccan Chronicle
- 1 day ago 20 Aug 26, 3:40am -
Trump Ends War (On Crypto) At White House Summit, Pushes Clarity Act Vote - Investor's Business Daily
Trump Ends War (On Crypto) At White House Summit, Pushes Clarity Act Vote Investor's Business DailyTrump to host crypto executives as SEC considers regulations The HinduBitcoin, ether surge as Trump urges Congress to pass crypto Clarity Act CNBCCrypto stocks surge as Trump backs Clarity Act: Coinbase, Circle, miners rise Hindustan TimesWhite House to host crypto, prediction market executives next week Politico
- 1 day ago 20 Aug 26, 2:04am -
US warns Siemens devices can be hacked amid fears Iran is breaching water plants - Reuters
US warns Siemens devices can be hacked amid fears Iran is breaching water plants ReutersWhy the world’s richest country can’t defend vital infrastructure The EconomistUS says hackers are targeting vulnerable water systems with the help of AI TechCrunchVerbund says it uses Siemens parts flagged in US hacker alert Investing.com IndiaAI-Generated Exploit Scripts Target Siemens S7 PLCs in U.S. Critical Infrastructure The Hacker News
- 1 day ago 20 Aug 26, 1:33am -
Bitcoin hits $69,000, ether jumps 10% as Treasury buybacks, SEC crypto proposal fuel market rally - The Block
Bitcoin hits $69,000, ether jumps 10% as Treasury buybacks, SEC crypto proposal fuel market rally The BlockBitcoin rallies above $71k after White House talks: Is a new bull run starting? Investing.com IndiaBitcoin (BTC) price analysis: $180,000 targeted on Treasury buybacks CoinDeskCrypto shares climb after Treasury's doubled buybacks boost risk assets KITCOBitcoin soars 8% near $70,000: Is this the start of a bigger rally? Moneycontrol.com
- 1 day ago 20 Aug 26, 12:35am -
Copper Backwardation Collapses After 20,000 Tons Hit LME Warehouses - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
Copper Backwardation Collapses After 20,000 Tons Hit LME Warehouses Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comGold Slips As Oil Prices Jump, Inflation Fears Lift Treasury Yields Higher Now By Kedia Advisory Investing.com IndiaLME gripped by flash squeeze as copper tensions boil over ReutersCopper futures: Hovers nears a support BusinessLineCopper inventories surge 50%, easing LME squeeze Mining.com
- 1 day ago 20 Aug 26, 12:30am -
Google packs Search and Gemini with new AI study tools - TechCrunch
Google packs Search and Gemini with new AI study tools TechCrunchStart the semester with one year of Gemini, on us blog.googleGoogle gives Indian college students free AI Plus for a year, adds JEE, NEET study tools ET EducationGoogle Expands Generative UI Beyond AI Mode Into AI Overviews Search Engine JournalGoogle Search is an AI-powered homework helper now Mashable
- 1 day ago 20 Aug 26, 12:30am -
Breaking: FOMC officials acknowledged inflation remained elevated - FXStreet
Breaking: FOMC officials acknowledged inflation remained elevated FXStreetFed Minutes Reveal Broader Support for Rate Increases WSJFed policymakers' inflation concerns increased at July meeting, minutes show ReutersFed minutes lean hawkish, but we don’t expect a hike ING THINK economic and financial analysis | ING THINKRead the Minutes, Fade the Presser Investing.com
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 11:50pm -
Diesel in California rises to $7 a gallon as wars in Europe and Middle East strain supply - CNBC
Diesel in California rises to $7 a gallon as wars in Europe and Middle East strain supply CNBCRed lights are flashing in energy markets CNNUS diesel crack surpasses $100 a barrel for the first time on supply disruptions Reuters$100 Diesel Cracks Signal a Much Tighter Oil Market Than Brent Suggests Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comOil Near $90 Exposes the Cost of Tight Global Refining Capacity Investing.com India
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 11:21pm -
SEBI fines two firms ₹3.7 crore for CAS manipulation - The Hindu
SEBI fines two firms ₹3.7 crore for CAS manipulation The HinduIndia’s Quick Rebuke of JPMorgan Unit Seen as Warning to Traders Bloomberg.comMarket Regulator Bans JPMorgan Unit From Trading Over Sensex Price Rigging NDTVStrict action against attempts to rig closing auction session, Sebi warns traders Telegraph IndiaMore brokers to launch CAS order queuing as Angel One takes early lead Moneycontrol.com
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 10:54pm -
OpenAI hit the brakes. Now what? - The Verge
OpenAI hit the brakes. Now what? The VergePacing model development in an era of cyber-critical capabilities OpenAIOpenAI slows model training to bolster security after Hugging Face hack ET BrandEquityOpenAI announces slowing pace of development after hack by rogue agent The GuardianOpenAI Slows AI development After its AI Agent Hacks Hugging Face ITP.net
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 10:40pm -
SBI cash withdrawal charges: Bank changes BSBD free transaction rule; check what changed, ₹15 fee and when it kicks in - livemint.com
SBI cash withdrawal charges: Bank changes BSBD free transaction rule; check what changed, ₹15 fee and when it kicks in livemint.comSBI Cash Withdrawals To Get Costlier After 4 Free Uses. All You Need To Know NDTVSBI widens cash withdrawal charges to all basic account customers push to plug fee income leak BusinessLineSBI Revises BSBD Cash Withdrawal Charges; Rs 15 Per Transaction Applicable From Oct 1 Daily ExcelsiorSBI basic savings account rules change from October 1: What change…
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 8:35pm -
Marvell gives Google option to buy $12.2 billion stake in custom AI chip deal - Reuters
Marvell gives Google option to buy $12.2 billion stake in custom AI chip deal ReutersMarvell Technology partners with Google for custom AI chips, Google gets $12.2 billion stake option ET CIOOppenheimer reiterates Marvell stock rating on Google partnership By Investing.com Investing.com IndiaMarvell Technology (MRVL) Granted A $12.18 Billion AI Chip Warrant simplywall.stGoogle pits Marvell against Broadcom as it chases AI crown The Register
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 8:33pm -
Sachin Bansal’s fintech Navi raises first outside capital with $100M Prosus investment - TechCrunch
Sachin Bansal’s fintech Navi raises first outside capital with $100M Prosus investment TechCrunchIndian fintech Navi to raise $100 million ahead of planned IPO ReutersSachin Bansal-led Navi raises $100 million by Prosus ET EntrepreneurSachin Bansal-led Navi raises $100 mn from Prosus VCCircleProsus invests $100 million in Navi at $1.3 billion valuation The Economic Times
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 8:31pm -
India becomes the least-favoured stock market in Asia. What has investors worried? - ThePrint
India becomes the least-favoured stock market in Asia. What has investors worried? ThePrintIndia Stocks Top Indonesia as Asia’s Least-Favored in BofA Poll Bloomberg.comRead the warning The Times of IndiaRush Hour: India least-preferred Asian stock market, Tejashwi Yadav detained during protest & more Scroll.inIndia Replaces Indonesia As Asia's Least-Preferred Stock Market In Survey NDTV
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 8:20pm -
Indian gold market heats up in July as jewelry demand, futures and imports all improve ahead of festival season – WGC’s Chacko - KITCO
Indian gold market heats up in July as jewelry demand, futures and imports all improve ahead of festival season – WGC’s Chacko KITCOIndia gold market update: Recovery taking shape | Post by Kavita Chacko | Insights World Gold CouncilIndia’s gold market stages a comeback: What rising jewellery demand and imports signal ahead of festive season TradingViewLower Gold Prices Boost Demand, Fuel Festive Season Hopes Rediff MoneyWizIndia Gold Premium Returns as Prices Retreat; China’…
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 7:58pm -
India rate panel signals impending hikes, eyes inflation path for timing - Reuters
India rate panel signals impending hikes, eyes inflation path for timing ReutersBond yields rise on hawkish RBI minutes as markets bring rate hike bets forward Telegraph IndiaRBI’s MPC minutes indicate hardening of interest rates The HinduMPC hawkish, flags possible rate hike on higher inflation The Times of IndiaRBI's surprisingly hawkish tone in policy minutes weighs on Indian bonds BusinessLine
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 6:48pm -
Stock Market, Sensex Today: Sensex Drops 250 Points As Oil Rises For 4th Day Amid US-Iran Deadlock - NDTV
Stock Market, Sensex Today: Sensex Drops 250 Points As Oil Rises For 4th Day Amid US-Iran Deadlock NDTVNifty falls for 7th day, Sensex down 326 points as rising crude oil prices unnerve investors The HinduTop gainers and losers, Aug 19: Max Healthcare, Coal India fall 2%, HCLTech jumps 2%; check list UpstoxIndian markets open lower, Sensex down over 200 pts; Nifty below 24,100 amid surging oil prices bfsi.economictimes.indiatimes.comAhead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock m…
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Zee Business

new88.5% of traders under 30 lost money in F&O trading in FY26: SEBI study
The study found that traders under 30 accounted for 43 per cent of the individual trader base in FY26. At the same time, 73 per cent of individual traders had annual incomes of less than Rs 5 lakh, and this group accounted for 53 per cent of the aggregate losses incurred during the year.
- 13 mins ago 21 Aug 26, 8:25am -
newGovt eases rules to enable export payments in rupees
The changes, which have been notified with immediate effect, amend the provisions of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023 to align it with foreign-exchange regulations issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in 2023.
- 15 mins ago 21 Aug 26, 8:23am -
newPNB issues alert for customers: These accounts would be closed by September
The announcement, made through the bank's social media account, is for customers whose accounts have seen no transactions for more than three years and have a nil balance as of June 30, 2026.
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:26pm -
newRBI's new interest rate rules for bank deposits: Check the revised regulations from 1 October 2026
The Reserve Bank of India has introduced reforms in the interest rate-related regulations, which would be effective starting October 1, 2026. The updated regulations aim for uniformity across banks, transparency, and flexibility in determining interest rates in the case of bulk deposits.
- 14 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 7:08pm -
newSBI clarifies digital banking remains free as bank revises cash withdrawal charges
Digital transactions continue to remain free without any restrictions and are not included in the limit of up to four withdrawals, SBI has said.
- 16 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 4:44pm -
newSensex, Nifty snap losing streak as realty, private bank and IT stocks rally
The Sensex rose 628.04 points, or 0.82 per cent, to close at 77,537.72, while the Nifty gained 153.55 points, or 0.64 per cent, to settle at 24,231.85.
- 17 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 4:07pm -
newAadhaar app downloads cross 5 crore landmark
The app has seen strong and sustained usage since its launch. While more than 60 lakh people updated their mobile number using the Aadhaar app, over 15 lakh address updates and more than 23 lakh email updates were done through the Aadhaar app.
- 18 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 2:53pm -
newLIC gets RBI nod to increase HDFC Bank stake to 9.99%; stocks trade higher
In its regulatory filing, HDFC Bank said the RBI has approved LIC's application to acquire up to 9.99 per cent of the bank's paid-up share capital or voting rights.
- 21 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 12:08pm -
newGovt imposes 15-day sugar stock limit on bulk consumers amid price surge
According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, the new restriction will come into effect from September 1 and remain in force until November 30.
- 21 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 12:05pm -
newIndiabulls Ltd clarifies after SC order citing EOW status report, confirms all 197 legacy loans repaid
The clarification has come following a Supreme Court order directing a CBI probe into financial irregularity allegations against Sammaan Capital's (formerly Indiabulls Housing Finance) promoters.
- 21 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:26am -
newRBI likely to stay on prolonged rate pause in FY27 amid robust growth, easing inflation: Report
A report from SBI Research said the communication from the central bank showed a clear acknowledgement of risks with members adopting a more hawkish tone but the underlying data did not yet warrant an immediate rate hike.
- 22 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:01am -
newDelhi Lakshmi Yojana: Women beneficiaries to receive pension letters from 26 August, Rs 2,500 coming on THIS date
Under Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, women from low-income families in Delhi will receive monthly financial assistance of Rs 2,500 per month.
- 22 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:28am -
newSEBI flags alleged manipulation in first Closing Auction Session order
The order pertains to trading on August 13, the weekly expiry day for SENSEX derivative contracts.
- 23 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:21am -
newSBI Basic savings account cash withdrawals limits changing from October 1
SBI in an official notification has said that, for the first four cash withdrawal, customers will get free services. However, once the limit has been crossed, SBI will levy charges of 15 plus GST for each transaction.
- 23 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:19am -
Gold’s 9% surge drives inflows into cash, debt securities: Report
Precious metal inflows dropped from Rs 8,680 crore in June to Rs 4,084 crore in July, while Rs 1,40,390 crore flooded into money market funds against last month’s Rs 65,530 crore of outflows, the report from Vallum Capital said.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 4:30pm -

Nifty extends losing streak to 7th day, Sensex falls for 4th session
The Nifty declined 76.60 points, or 0.32 per cent, to settle at 24,078.30, while the Sensex fell 325.78 points, or 0.42 per cent, to close at 76,909.68. With Wednesday’s decline, the Nifty posted its longest losing streak since September 2025.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 4:29pm -
Do you have to close your PPF account if you are shifting abroad? Rules explained
If a person having an exising Public Provident Fund account, moves abroad, what will happen to his PPF account.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 12:10pm -
Ladli Behna Yojana 39th installment coming today -- Know why you will get Rs 1,750 instead of Rs 1,500
A total amount exceeding Rs 2,148 crore will be transferred to the bank accounts of eligible women under the 39th installment of the Ladli Behna scheme.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 10:01am -
Income Tax Dept launches nationwide probe into suspicious foreign remittances
The Department has emphasised the importance of exercising due diligence and sound judgment by professionals while issuing certificates in Form 15CB/Form 146.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 8:38am -
Zee Media kicks off on a Strong FY27 start; CEO Raktim Das outlines digital-first strategy
ZMCL CEO Raktim Das shared how aggressive investments in cutting-edge digital platforms, advanced technology, high-impact content are fueling a powerful turnaround.
- 3 days ago 18 Aug 26, 5:33pm -

Live Mint - Opinion

newThe US Treasury Department seems spooked by rising T-bond yields—but can it hope to cap them?
The US Treasury’s plan to double buybacks of its long-dated bonds has made investors sit up across the world. Capital costs held down this way could face resistance from market forces—especially from investors who value policy reliability.
- 38 mins ago 21 Aug 26, 8:00am -
newMint Quick Edit | Low sugar: why India’s ethanol blending programme calls for a review
Sugar prices are rising and policy curbs are in place for bulk stocks. To what extent is sugarcane diversion to ethanol production for blending with fuels to blame? Policymakers need a big-picture review of how policies and markets interact.
- 2 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 7:01am -
newIndia’s Shanti Act opened up the field of nuclear energy but the cost arithmetic looks unfavourable
India is aiming for 100GW of nuclear capacity by 2047 but the electricity tariffs of these plants are unlikely to be competitive in the face of cheap renewable energy options. The Centre may need to offer a fiscal support package for project viability.
- 17 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 4:00pm -
newStrategy muddle: how America's wishy-washy geopolitical stance could prove self-defeating
The US seems to be throwing away years of work on global security by shifting its focus back from the Indo-Pacific to West Asia. Its big rivalry is with China, but under Trump, America appears to be mixing up friends and foes. Think of Korea.
- 18 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 3:00pm -
newBig picture: India's plan to link troves of government data could offer useful policymaking insights
Vast stores of data sit siloed across government bodies, but if harmonized, it could bring disparate information together for better policymaking. AI could aid data analysis, but we also need privacy and other safeguards.
- 19 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 2:00pm -
newIndia's employment guarantee scheme has weakened—that's a cause for worry
Work generated under India’s rural job creation programme was falling for years before it was redesigned, but this July’s number, the first since its rejig, has been particularly low. This year’s weak monsoon should have led India to strengthen the scheme.
- 20 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 12:30pm -
newSmaller jet planes can raise IndiGo's capacity for new routes—but it could prove costly
Embraer’s small jet planes could enable the airline to air-link small domestic destinations and improve Indian connectivity. But IndiGo is also looking to expand into long-haul routes with wide-bodied aircraft. Fleet diversity can prove quite costly. The airline must get its cost calculations right.
- 21 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 12:00pm -
India’s panel on banking reforms has an unenviable task: ensuring that our banks are fit for the future
As finance evolves, India’s expert committee on banking must work out a blueprint to equip Indian lenders—especially public sector banks—with what it would take to meet challenges of the AI age. In many ways, the future is already upon us.
- 1 day ago 20 Aug 26, 7:30am -
Mint Quick Edit | Trump held off a Canada tariff for three days: this is policy instability at its worst
Another day, another threat US President Donald Trump seems to have 'chickened out' of. This time, over his trade run-in with Canada. What are we to make of these flip-flops? And is Mark Carney’s game working?
- 1 day ago 20 Aug 26, 7:00am -
Women suffer collateral damage from the political battles of men—when will public discourse mature?
It's a tale as old as patriarchy—women being deployed as weapons in warfare among men. Think of successful professionals such as Giorgia Meloni and Trisha Krishnan. The agency of women and quality of discourse are the first casualties of toxic political sniping.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 4:00pm -
The rise in women at work in India is not a statistical illusion but a cause for optimism over income growth
India’s rising female labour force participation has left some observers who took a closer look unimpressed. What the data reveals, however, is an opportunity for India to accelerate a valuable source of income growth.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 2:00pm -
India's quest for sovereign AI is off to a splendid start: here’s how it can be achieved within a few years
America’s Mythos curbs were a sharp reminder of the risk of reliance on foreign AI models. India has already taken policy initiatives that can add up to self-reliance. What it takes are AI systems whose data resides at home and whose keys are held locally.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 12:30pm -
School children shouldn’t have to pay the price for untenable orthodoxies about learning
A no exams, no 'failing' policy for school children till age 15 may have seemed like a progressive idea, but how did it work out? While continuous evaluation was supposed to keep learning on track, a whole generation of students had to bear the cost.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 12:01pm -
Does anything justify the sky-high valuations of America’s Big AI firms? Here’s what might—or not
Scepticism over the huge valuations of Big AI players like Anthropic, OpenAI and Nvidia may have grown amid warnings from financial risk trackers, but a scenario exists to justify them. How dreamy it is remains unclear, though.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 7:31am -
Mint Quick Edit | India Inc’s June quarter results sprang a pleasant surprise: will stocks rise too?
The first quarter of this fiscal year saw a wide sample of companies outperform expectations in defiance of a war shock. Are Indian equity indices finally about to snap a flat trend?
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 7:00am -

How big a worry is revolving credit offered by India’s shadow lenders? It can be sandbox-tested
Revolving credit is risky. It can lead debtors into debt traps, while juggled credit lines can create systemic stress. But India’s credit market needs rivalry and barring shadow banks from offering flexi loans may throw the baby out with the bathwater.
- 3 days ago 18 Aug 26, 4:29pm -
Why guardrails and constitutions aren't enough to stop rogue AI—and what may actually work instead
Despite elaborate efforts to ensure AI models only act in ways we approve of, every few days we hear of AI playing fast and loose with ethics. Perhaps we can take cues from human moral conditioning to stop AI agents from going rogue.
- 3 days ago 18 Aug 26, 4:00pm -
Democrat leaders who renounce their 'woke' past can’t get away with it—voters aren’t asleep
Comments from Democrats like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Abdul El-Sayed suggest centrist shifts that risk letting progressive supporters down. ‘Play to the gallery, pivot to the centre’ is a formula that makes leaders look like followers of opinion polls.
- 3 days ago 18 Aug 26, 3:00pm -
Not all FDI is the same: The country must rejig what statistics capture to focus on the right kind
If India is to defend its currency sustainably, the country must attract and earn more dollars. Since what gets measured gets managed, we should reclassify FDI statistics to offer visibility on the capital inflows we most acutely need.
- 3 days ago 18 Aug 26, 2:00pm -
India’s privacy regime must find an optimal balance that survives without falling into extreme traps
There’s a way for the country to steer clear of both unchecked surveillance and administrative opacity, but it would require judicial refinement and delegated rules to balance utility, transparency and privacy rights.
- 3 days ago 18 Aug 26, 12:30pm -
AI jobocalypse: What can be done to address the defining business challenge of our time?
Fears of large-scale unemployment driven by artificial intelligence (AI) aren't unfounded. Although governments could consider tax nudges to level the playing field between bots and human workers, it is ultimately employers who must help their employees cope.
- 3 days ago 18 Aug 26, 12:00pm -
Why it's a good thing that RBI’s swap facility for overseas-Indian deposits is closing early
The scheme has been a success but it’s far from costless. In any case, Indian policy must focus on a lasting solution to the country’s current account deficit, which demands action on two other fronts. Treat the cause, not the symptom.
- 3 days ago 18 Aug 26, 7:31am -
Mint Quick Edit | The US-Iran memo may be irrelevant but the future of this chokepoint is not
The truce fell apart weeks ago and the Strait of Hormuz is still held hostage by war, with both Iran and the US claiming control of it. As global oil stockpiles run down, this game of mutually assured obstruction must end.
- 3 days ago 18 Aug 26, 7:00am -
AI adoption: Forward deployed engineers may have an understanding but what about judgement?
A clear grasp of what businesses need and what AI models can do is one thing, but getting it right is another. Stacking up competencies doesn’t always yield wisdom. AI adoption involves weighty decisions—and the skills needed to take them aren’t easily available.
- 4 days ago 17 Aug 26, 4:00pm -
Zero-sum game? Much of what made mathematics meaningful to those who study it is now being done by AI
Mathematicians may be in the throes of a 'spiritual crisis,’ like their peers in the fields of writing, creating art and analysing data. But whether AI aids or ruins the pursuit of mathematical truth depends on whether what we value undergoes a shift.
- 4 days ago 17 Aug 26, 3:00pm -
Brave new world: How an obsession with tech-enabled efficiency could turn us into zombies
Efficiency is not the be-all and end-all of every human endeavour, but technologists seem bent on taking it to an extreme. It may be a good idea to be a luddite if technology insists on stripping our choices away and pushing us to lead soulless lives.
- 4 days ago 17 Aug 26, 2:01pm -
Dovish views on inflation are abundant but the arguments being made are unconvincing
Those keen on an easy money policy argue that price instability isn’t a problem in India. While their reasons may sound coherent, the case they make for lower rates of interest usually falls flat. Here's why.
- 4 days ago 17 Aug 26, 12:31pm -
Honey, I shrunk the CEO tenure: Corporate boards should stop creating disposable chief executives
India Inc is replacing its top executives faster than ever, but the corner office must never have a revolving door. Instead, company boards should do some self-reflection in the context of corporate governance. Here are five practices that could help.
- 4 days ago 17 Aug 26, 12:00pm -
Sapta Dhaara: seven streams of high-priority policy attention for India to achieve Viksit Bharat by 2047
The Prime Minister’s emphasis on seven focal endeavours for developed-nation status by 2047 offers India a well streamlined set of national imperatives. Education would have to play the role of a talent tributary to each stream.
- 4 days ago 17 Aug 26, 7:30am -
Mint Quick Edit | How America may be able to test a controversial theory about falling crime rates
Is tough policing behind a slide in US rates of violent crime? Did Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner of ‘Freakonomics’ fame correctly spot a long-term role played by legalized abortion? The latter argument could be tested anew over the next two decades.
- 4 days ago 17 Aug 26, 7:00am -
India at 80: Time to confront the issues it is facing
Three decades from now, India will have more older people than young. Are we ready to face that challenge? We’ll need to think about it today.
- 4 days ago 17 Aug 26, 6:01am -
High time for India to conserve, promote talent
There are mainly two reasons for professionals leaving government institutions. The private sector pays two to five times more salary. In the government, regulations regarding retirement and other benefits remind you of the colonial times.
- 4 days ago 16 Aug 26, 9:23pm -
Oil and gas exploration policy: Why India should price risk, not subsidize it
India's latest attempt to incentivize hydrocarbon exploration has the right intent, but is covering up to half the cost of private efforts really the best option? Policymakers should think harder about what makes an upstream petroleum fiscal regime work.
- 5 days ago 16 Aug 26, 4:00pm -
Indonesia's central bank has a new acting governor—but will the government let her do her job?
How much operating space does the president's nominee to Indonesia’s central bank have? Signals of autonomy will support market confidence in policy. Jakarta mustn’t ignore the risk of capital flight if politics is seen to be in control.
- 5 days ago 16 Aug 26, 3:30pm -
Chandrasekaran's exit: the future of this storied conglomerate hinges on succession at Tata Sons
Why a successor was not identified for leadership of the Tata Group’s holding company is a good question. But this is a family-run group and it’s now for Noel Tata to decide who chairs Tata Sons. Everyone must respect that.
- 5 days ago 16 Aug 26, 3:17pm -