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newPower Finance Corporation and REC shares fall up to 3% after Morgan Stanley downgrade
PFC and REC shares fell on Thursday after Morgan Stanley downgraded both stocks to Equal-Weight and cut their target prices. The brokerage flagged slower loan growth and lowered earnings estimates for FY28 and FY29. The downgrade comes ahead of the proposed PFC-REC merger, with both stocks already under pressure.
- 1 hour ago 20 Aug 26, 12:17pm -
newSugar stocks Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar, Balrampur Chini, others rally up to 8% after govt tightens stock limits
Sugar stocks rallied up to 8% after the government tightened inventory limits for dealers amid record-high sugar prices. Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar led gains, while Balrampur Chini and other stocks also advanced. Concerns over domestic and Brazilian supply, rising festive-season demand and a possible cut in import duties have further supported prices.
- 2 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:20am -
newCan Turtlemint Fintech shares rally to Rs 190? Why Jefferies initiated coverage on the stock
Jefferies has initiated coverage on Turtlemint Fintech Solutions with a Buy rating and a target price of Rs 190, implying 37% upside. The brokerage expects revenue to grow at a 38% CAGR over three years, driven by higher premiums and take-rates.
- 2 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:14am -
newStrides Pharma Science shares jump 9% after USFDA EIR for Bengaluru facility
Strides Pharma Science shares rise sharply on Thursday after the USFDA issued an Establishment Inspection Report (EIR) for its Bengaluru facility, concluding a recent cGMP inspection. The inspection ended with five observations, which the company addressed through corrective actions. The regulatory closure offers relief after the stock’s recent weakness.
- 3 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:09am -
newMilky Mist Dairy Food shares slip 4% after sharp post-listing rally
Milky Mist Dairy Food shares came under profit-booking pressure after gaining 42% over two sessions following their market debut. Despite strong revenue growth, improving profitability and a leadership position in value-added dairy, analysts cautioned against chasing the stock after its sharp post-listing rally and premium valuation.
- 3 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:54am -
newMuthoot Finance, Manappuram, other gold financier stocks jump up to 4% as gold prices rise above Rs 1.58 lakh/10 grams
Shares of gold loan companies Muthoot Finance, Manappuram Finance and IIFL Finance rose as much as 4% as gold prices surged following the US Treasury’s decision to increase longer-dated bond buybacks. Rising gold prices can boost the value of collateral pledged against gold loans.
- 3 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:39am -
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.
- 11 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.
- 11 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.
- 20 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.
- 24 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.
- 24 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.
- 27 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.
- 28 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.
- 28 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.
- 32 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.
- 32 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.
- 65 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.
- 95 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

newICICI Bank shares rise as Bank Nifty gap-up lifts private bank stocks
ICICI Bank’s year-to-date gain of 5.16% continues to stand out against the Nifty 50’s decline of 7.39% over the same period
- 1 hour ago 20 Aug 26, 12:39pm -
newSensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex rises 500 pts, Nifty holds gap-up gains in tight range; financials lead, metals drag
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: Markets were trading higher at midday on Thursday, holding on to most of their gap-up opening gains, though indices entered a narrow consolidation phase as participants turned cautious at higher levels.
- 1 hour ago 20 Aug 26, 12:36pm -
newKerala: Onam sales of Supplyco cross ₹200 cr, draw 26 lakh customers
SupplyCo is a state-run company which aims to regulate the market price of essential commodities and ensure food security
- 1 hour ago 20 Aug 26, 12:35pm -
newNifty holds gap-up gains in tight range; financials lead, metals drag
At 12.15 pm, the Sensex was at 77,449.38, up 539.70 points or 0.70%, while the Nifty 50 was at 24,217.20, up 138.90 points or 0.58%
- 1 hour ago 20 Aug 26, 12:34pm -
newSupreme Infrastructure Targets Next-Phase Growth Led by EPC, Housing & GCC Projects
Supreme Infrastructure Targets Next-Phase Growth Led by EPC, Housing & GCC Projects
- 1 hour ago 20 Aug 26, 12:31pm -
newBry-Air Sets a New Global Pathway for Air to Water Generation
Bry-Air Sets a New Global Pathway for Air to Water Generation
- 1 hour ago 20 Aug 26, 12:31pm -
newGold Rate Today, Aug 20: Gold prices up in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad
22, 24 carat Gold prices up across Indian cities on August 20
- 1 hour ago 20 Aug 26, 12:23pm -
newTurtlemint shares jump over 5% as Jefferies initiates buy call, sets ₹190 target
At 12.06 pm, the stock traded at ₹144.40, after hitting a high of ₹146.50, against its previous close of ₹138.92.
- 1 hour ago 20 Aug 26, 12:16pm -
newUS opens secret oil shipping corridor, exporting about 10 million barrels a day amid Iran stalemate: Report
Development comes shortly after US President Donald Trump ruled out extending a fragile 60-day ceasefire agreement with Tehran
- 2 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 12:08pm -
newCeigall India JVs secure ₹2,423-cr Ministry orders for road construction in Arunachal
Among the orders is a ₹274.08-crore engineering, procurement, and construction package covering construction on the Bile-Migging section of NH-913
- 2 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 12:03pm -
newWhat beats seeing eclipses from space? Try the northern and southern lights
Astronauts aboard International Space Station say best cosmic shows are auroras
- 2 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 12:00pm -
newSugar stocks rally: Avadh Sugar, Zuari Industries, Balrampur Chini Mills, Dwarikesh Sugar jump up to 14% as govt tightens stockholding limits
Ministry of Consumer Affairs has restricted bulk consumers using over 10 MT of sugar per month from holding more than 15 days’ stock. The order will take effect from September 1 and remain in force until November 30, 2026.
- 2 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:59am -
newSamsung Electronics to announce more than $72 billion shareholder return programme
Local rival SK Hynix on Wednesday unveiled a 40 trillion won share buyback and cancellation plan, the largest shareholder return programme announced by a publicly listed South Korean company
- 2 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:45am -
newRetail inflation may cross 6% in Oct-Nov before easing in Q4 FY27: Report
SBI Research report expects retail inflation to rise to 4.7% in August from 4.45% in July
- 2 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:43am -
newTrilegal opens dedicated disputes office at Mumbai’s Killick House
The disputes practice comprises 28 partners and over 215 lawyers nationally, covering commercial litigation, domestic and international arbitration, insolvency proceedings, regulatory investigations, and white-collar matters
- 2 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:42am -

newISoOR 2026 Organoid Clinical Transformation Summit convened in Hangzhou
ISoOR 2026 Organoid Clinical Transformation Summit convened in Hangzhou
- 2 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:30am -
newHDFC Bank eyes $1 billion overseas debt raise, bankers say
The lender plans to raise at least $500 million each through three-year and five-year bonds via its GIFT ‌City branch
- 2 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:20am -
newLufthansa launches high-speed in-flight internet powered by Starlink
The new onboard Wi-Fi service provides free, high-speed internet connectivity, enabling passengers to access cloud-based work platforms and other high-bandwidth applications during flights.
- 2 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:18am -
newBSE shares up 2% as exchange explores MSCI-linked derivatives
BSE Ltd has entered into an agreement with MSCI for a number of its indexes; BSE will explore the launch of futures and options contracts in India linked to these indexes
- 2 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:13am -
newAditya Birla Capital to enter gold loan market, targets 200-300 branches by March 2027
ABCL to use its distribution network and digital capabilities to deliver a superior customer experience: Rakesh Singh, Executive Director and CEO - NBFC, ABCL
- 3 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:05am -
newUsed car loans grew faster than auto loans in last five years despite higher stress: Report
Financiers have funded used cars despite facing higher stress in the segment; loans unpaid for 31-90 days inched up to 3.1% in the used car portfolio as against just 2.1% in auto loans
- 3 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:02am -
newRBI's surprisingly hawkish tone in policy minutes weighs on Indian bonds
Yield on benchmark ⁠6.94% 2036 bond at 6.8382%
- 3 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:59am -
newNon-print biz to grow 12% for major newspapers versus 3% in core print biz: Report
There is an "urgency" in the transition, given the fact that circulation of large newspapers has declined to 1 crore in 2025 from 1.5 crore in 2019
- 3 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:57am -
newGlenmark gets USFDA nod for generic fluticasone propionate nasal spray
The product will be distributed in the US by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
- 3 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:51am -
newFour Variants. Four World Beer Awards Honours. Simba's Portfolio Earns Global Recognition Across Two Consecutive Years
Four Variants. Four World Beer Awards Honours. Simba's Portfolio Earns Global Recognition Across Two Consecutive Years
- 3 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:30am -
newHDFC Bank shares rise 2% from 52-week low as RBI clears LIC stake increase
- 3 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:29am -
newRupee rises 17 paise to 95.56 against US dollar in early trade
The rupee firms up against dollar after US Treasury announces it would double its buyback operations for longer-dated Treasury bonds
- 3 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:21am -
newAuto component makers eyeing ₹9,000-10,000 crore market in lightweighting products by FY31: Equirus report
Tighter CAFE-3 fuel-efficiency requirements are expected to increase OEM focus on lightweighting products
- 3 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:20am -
newGold retreats after scaling over 2-month peak on US Treasury move
Spot gold rose over 4% on Wednesday
- 3 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:14am -
newCrude oil price: Futures rise as UAE suspends economic ties with Iran
October Brent oil futures at $92.04, up by 0.46%; October crude oil futures on West Texas Intermediate at $84.64, up by 0.30%
- 4 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:10am -
newAmit Shah to chair 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Tamil Nadu today
The Southern Zonal Council comprises the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Keralam, Tamil Nadu and Telangana, and the Union Territories of Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep
- 4 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:04am -
newIndia bars JPMorgan unit for alleged market manipulation
SEBI impounded 37 million rupees ($386,000), which it described as wrongful gains made by JPMorgan unit Copthall Mauritius Investment Ltd. and local firm Mansi Share and Stock Broking Ltd
- 4 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:01am -
newNifty Prediction Today – August 20, 2026: Nifty futures: Intraday sentiment positive
Traders can buy Nifty futures (Aug) on a breakout of 24,300
- 4 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:01am -
newNifty snaps seven-session losing streak; IT leads gains as bond yield relief lifts sentiment
The rally was triggered largely by an overnight recovery on Wall Street after the US Treasury announced it would double long-duration bond buybacks to at least $4 billion per operation
- 4 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:52am -
newInnovation, design, global branding key to taking gems & jewellery exports to $100 bn: Commerce Secy
‘India's strength lies in its vast pool of skilled craftspeople. Greater wealth creation would come from design, innovation and global branding rather than basic manufacturing’
- 4 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:45am -
newTN CM calls on Amit Shah, meeting of southern CMs to deliberate key issues
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu, Telangana Dy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, the Chief Ministers of Keralam and Karnataka, DK Shivakumar and VD Satheesan, respectively, are set to take part in the talks
- 4 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:30am -
newMusk's Starlink reapplies for India’s approval of satellite network: Reports
Starlink provides direct-to-device ‌connectivity services using its constellation of satellites
- 4 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:17am -
newEastern Railway's ongoing capacity expansion involves ₹12,000 crore investment
Of the total investment, around ₹10,000 crore is being spent on 563 km of line expansion, while another ₹2,000 crore is being invested in 10 bypass projects
- 4 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:11am -
newIndian banks raise $4 bn by issuing global bonds, trend to continue: Report
The money has been raised between June 16 and August 13
- 5 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:59am -
newSEBI bets on trading reforms to reverse foreign capital flight
Regulator plans rollout within nine months, sources say; Aims to widen stock lending, ease short-selling in cash equities
- 5 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:55am -
newSelloff likely for India bonds on RBI's rate hike mention in policy minutes
The ⁠yield on the benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond is expected to trade between 6.80% and 6.85%, private bank trader says
- 5 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:47am -
newSensex, Nifty set to open higher as global bond markets steady
GIFT Nifty futures were at 24,241 points, as of 7:56 am, indicating a ‌positive start for the benchmark Nifty 50 index, which closed at 24,078.3 on ‌Wednesday.
- 5 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:15am -
newAll you need to know about Tempsens Instruments (India) IPO that opens today
The ₹650-crore IPO of Tempsens Instruments will remain open until August 24; price band set at ₹285-300, with shares offered in a lot size of 50.
- 6 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 7:39am -
newOpenAI to enhance safety processes for paid tool customers
- 6 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 7:30am -
newZinnov Awards 2026 Recognise GCCs Shaping Enterprise Outcomes in the AI Era
Zinnov Awards 2026 Recognise GCCs Shaping Enterprise Outcomes in the AI Era
- 6 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 7:30am -
new18 stocks including BSE, LIC, HDFC Bank, Aditya Infotech, Ramco Systems, Titagarh Rail, Gravita, Strides, Dr Lal Path in focus today
Focus will also be on Autoline, Tata Motors, NIS, Quint Digital, HEG, Cellar Gadgets, Ceigall, EMS, Mukund
- 7 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 7:00am -
newTrump warns countries supporting Iran of ‘tremendous’ economic consequences
The warning signals a possible expansion of Washington’s pressure campaign against Tehran beyond direct measures targeting Iran itself
- 7 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 6:12am -
newKarnataka extends social security pensions to eligible beneficiaries earning up to ₹1.20 lakh
The move could restore financial support to eligible pensioners previously excluded after income verification flagged them under the earlier threshold
- 8 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 6:08am -
newDoT directs telcos to deny new SIMs to subscribers with nine connections
Telecom users seeking additional mobile numbers will face tighter checks as the government moves to enforce the existing limit more strictly
- 8 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 6:05am -
newTPG sells 6.66% stake in Aster DM Quality Care for ₹4,451 crore
The large block transaction reshaped the hospital operator’s shareholder base, with institutional investors emerging as significant buyers of the shares
- 8 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 6:02am -
newIndo National launches Nippo Airvue, targets ₹100 crore revenue by FY30
The Nippo brand is expanding beyond batteries as Indo National seeks new growth opportunities in technology-led home and consumer solutions.
- 8 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 5:59am -
newModerna, Merck breakthrough could usher in a wave of cancer vaccines
The encouraging results could reshape cancer treatment by enabling doctors to target tumour-specific mutations while limiting exposure to healthy cells
- 8 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 5:54am -
newAWS announces new Builder Loft in Hyderabad to boost developer community
Amazon Web Services sets sights on Hyderabad, unveiling a dedicated space for Indian developers to collaborate, upskill, and build groundbreaking technology
- 8 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 5:45am -
newTrump picks White House health aide Dr Heidi Overton to lead FDA
Dr Heidi Overton faces Senate scrutiny and multiple challenges as President Trump’s pick to head the FDA, succeeding Dr Marty Makary
- 8 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 5:38am -
newUS national debt surpasses $40 trillion for first time
The latest milestone comes as Washington faces mounting pressure to balance defence priorities, social spending, economic growth and fiscal sustainability.
- 8 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 5:29am -
newNine-judge Supreme Court bench to decide scope of ‘industry’ under labour law
The ruling could settle the scope of labour protections for employees across institutions and government-linked activities covered by the earlier legal framework.
- 8 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 5:23am -
newLIC gets RBI nod to raise HDFC Bank stake to 9.99%
The approval gives the insurer greater room to increase its exposure to India’s largest private-sector bank amid evolving institutional ownership.
- 8 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 5:17am -
newIndia cuts sugar inventory limit to 15 days amid record prices
Tighter supplies, weather disruptions and rising festival-season demand are putting pressure on India’s sugar market, prompting fresh government intervention
- 8 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 5:13am -
newTop Business & Market Headlines Today — BL Morning Report, August 20, 2026
BL Morning Report, August 20, 2026: Get today’s top business news, market headlines about key market insights, economic highlights, and the latest updates from India and global markets.
- 13 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 12:19am -
newSamsung positioned to lead market sales with chipmaking price hike
Chipset-led price hikes and affordability concerns are making consumers increasingly dependent on promotional offers, keeping the smartphone market under pressure
- 15 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 10:23pm -

NDTV Business

newTurtlemint Fintech Share Price Surges Over 5% After Jefferies Initiates Coverage With 'Buy'
Jefferies expects Turtlemint's revenue to grow at a 38% CAGR over the next three years, with the brokerage pointing to the company's position in the point-of-sale-person insurance distribution segment as a key growth driver.
- 52 mins ago 20 Aug 26, 12:49pm -
newAster DM Quality Care Share Price Tanks Nearly 4% In Trade. Here's Why
Aster DM Quality Care stock declined nearly 4% after a large Centella stake sale. Investors will track further selling pressure, trading volumes and any fresh disclosures around Centella’s pledged holding
- 55 mins ago 20 Aug 26, 12:46pm -
newNifty Ends Seven-Day Losing Streak, Sensex Rallies 500 Points — Three Reasons Behind The Rebound
Global cues, support around 24,000 and strength in private-sector banks helped the Nifty recover after seven straight sessions of losses.
- 56 mins ago 20 Aug 26, 12:45pm -
newRaghuram Rajan Warns 'Jobocalypse' Is Coming But Says There's A Way Out
Enhancing AI capabilities require models that are not only trained on existing data but also adaptive to new data generated through everyday use. Rajan highlighted that currently, the corporate integration of artificial intelligence is moving slower than some might expect.
- 1 hour ago 20 Aug 26, 12:38pm -
newAmit Shah Meets Vijay; Chairs 31st Meeting Of Southern Zonal Council
The Southern Zonal Council comprises Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana, along with the Union Territories of Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep.
- 1 hour ago 20 Aug 26, 12:32pm -
newMumbai: Retired Income Tax Officer Loses Rs 51 Lakh In Cyber Fraud, Accused Arrested From Kerala
The police are currentlyinterrogating the accused and working to recover the entire sum of Rs 51 lakh extorted from the retired officer.
- 1 hour ago 20 Aug 26, 12:23pm -
newL&T Wins 'Large Order' For Automated People Mover At Dubai's Al Maktoum Airport
L&T has secured a large order for an integrated Automated People Mover System as part of the long-term expansion of Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport
- 1 hour ago 20 Aug 26, 12:16pm -
newAwarapan 2 vs Batwara 1947 Box Office Collection Day 6: Check How The Two Films Performing
While Awarapan 2 has maintained a strong theatrical run and crossed the ₹100 crore milestone within its first week, Batwara 1947 has seen its daily collections fall sharply after the Independence Day.
- 1 hour ago 20 Aug 26, 12:13pm -
newTukaram Mundhe Transferred To Rajasthan? Social Media Posts Go Viral. Here's What FDA Chief Says
IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe, known for strict enforcement, denies social media claims of his 26th transfer, currently serving as Maharashtra FDA Commissioner.
- 1 hour ago 20 Aug 26, 12:11pm -
newMilky Mist Seesaws: Stock Plunges 4% After Two-Day Rally Since Listing
The shares have gained over 27% since listing, excluding the 17% premium from its issue price of Rs 140.
- 1 hour ago 20 Aug 26, 12:11pm -
newShiprocket Share Price Surges Over 9% After Goldman Sachs Buys Over 40 Lakh Shares — Check Details
According to NSE bulk deal data, Goldman Sachs India Equity Portfolio bought 40,24,040 shares of Shiprocket during Wednesday's trading session.
- 2 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 12:08pm -
newE-Challan Row: Mumbai Bus Owners Announce One-Day Hunger Strike
Mumbai bus operators will stage a one-day hunger strike over e-challan issues, demanding fair enforcement, parking facilities, cancellation of disputed fines, certified cameras and an end to vehicle blacklisting and forced cash collections.
- 2 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 12:07pm -
newAugmont Enterprises IPO GMP Points To 35% Listing Gain Ahead Of Aug. 21 Launch
Augmont Enterprises IPO draws investor attention with a 35.53% GMP-backed listing premium, while issue size, price band, lot size and key dates matter.
- 2 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 12:07pm -
newMuthoot Finance Stock Zooms 5%, Manappuram Finance Gains As Gold Prices Hit Rs 1.58 Lakh
A sustained rise in gold prices can be positive for gold financiers as it increases the value of the collateral pledged against loans, providing greater security to lenders and potentially supporting loan growth.
- 2 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 12:02pm -
newIPO Buzz Returns: Indo-MIM to Milky Mist — Strong Listing Revive Primary Market Sentiment, But Experts Say Stay Selective
Market experts believe the recent pickup in IPO activity signals an improvement in investor sentiment towards the primary market, but does not necessarily indicate a broad-based IPO frenzy.
- 2 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:55am -

new'Sorry Aai, Appa': 19-Year-Old NEET Aspirant Dies By Suicide In Maharashtra
It is preliminarily suspected that he took this extreme step due to immense stress regarding his studies and future.
- 2 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:41am -
newIndia's PLI Scheme: CLSA Flags 'Mixed Bag' As Disbursals Lag At 18% On Weak Employment
CLSA concludes that trends point to a larger structural reality: the employment intensity of the investments made under the PLI schemes has proven to be much weaker than policymakers originally hoped.
- 2 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:40am -
newBessent Becomes Most Interventionist Treasury Chief In Decades
As stewards of the nation's economic policy and its financial markets, Treasury secretaries have often been forced to intervene in moments of crisis.
- 2 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:39am -
newTempsens Instruments vs Gaja Capital IPO GMP — Which IPO Offers Better Listing Gains?
Tempsens Instruments vs Gaja Capital IPO GMP: Compare latest GMP, implied listing gains, issue details and subscription status as both IPOs draw investor attention.
- 2 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:39am -
newGaja Alternative Asset Management IPO GMP In Focus On Day 2: What Investors Should Know
Gaja Alternative Asset Management IPO enters Day 2 with GMP signalling a potential listing gain. Check the latest GMP, subscription status and key details.
- 2 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:36am -

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.
- 78 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.
- 78 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.
- 78 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.
- 78 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.
- 78 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
- 78 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.
- 78 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
- 78 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.
- 78 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.
- 78 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.
- 78 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.
- 78 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.
- 78 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
- 78 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
- 78 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
- 78 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
- 78 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.
- 79 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.
- 79 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.
- 79 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
- 79 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
- 79 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
- 79 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
- 79 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
- 79 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
- 79 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.
- 79 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
- 79 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."
- 79 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
- 79 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
- 79 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.
- 79 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
- 79 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
- 79 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%.
- 80 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%.
- 80 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.
- 80 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.
- 80 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.
- 80 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.
- 80 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.
- 80 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.
- 80 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.
- 80 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.
- 80 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.
- 80 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.
- 80 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.
- 80 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.
- 80 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%.
- 80 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.
- 80 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.
- 80 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.
- 80 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.
- 80 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.
- 81 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.
- 81 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.
- 81 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.
- 81 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.
- 81 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.
- 81 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.
- 81 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.
- 81 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.
- 81 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.
- 81 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.
- 81 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

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.
- 56 mins ago 20 Aug 26, 12:45pm -
new₹51 lakh gone in a ‘digital arrest’ scam: How fraudsters targeted a 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.
- 2 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.
- 2 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%.
- 3 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.
- 5 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.
- 5 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:56am -
newTaxpayer 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.
- 5 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:18am -
newITR 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.
- 6 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 7:43am -
newFlexi-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.
- 14 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 11:11pm -
newBuilding 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.
- 15 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 10:54pm -
newSBI 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.
- 15 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 10:39pm -
newSwitching 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.
- 16 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 9:54pm -
newMadhya Pradesh Ladli Behna Scheme: CM Mohan Yadav disbursed ₹1500 monthly installment; did you receive?—how to check
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav transferred ₹1,750 to over 1.25 crore beneficiaries under the Ladli Behna scheme, including a ₹250 Raksha Bandhan gift, to promote women's financial independence. He emphasised the importance of women’s roles in family and society at a state-level event in Maihar.
- 16 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 9:16pm -
newSBI cash withdrawal charges: Bank changes BSBD free transaction rule; check what changed, ₹15 fee and when it kicks in
State Bank of India has updated service charges for Basic Savings Bank Deposit accounts, effective October 1, 2026.
- 17 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 8:35pm -
newJioBlackRock regular plans explained: Higher costs, professional guidance | what investors get
JioBlackRock Asset Management will launch regular mutual fund plans through distributors, adding a route for investors who prefer support.
- 18 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 7:50pm -

newTechnology funds bounced back in July: What investors should know before boosting their IT exposure
Technology mutual funds rebounded sharply in July, but the rally may not necessarily signal a sustained recovery. With IT allocation rising in mutual fund portfolios, investors should assess valuations, existing exposure and fund strategy before increasing their allocation.
- 18 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 7:45pm -
newInvestor vs trader: How stock market income is taxed, which ITR form to file and key conditions explained
Stock market investors and traders are taxed differently based on the nature of their activities. Both may also have to file different ITR forms. Here are the key rules, classification factors and common filing mistakes to know.
- 19 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 6:44pm -
new₹1 crore salary trap: Why high income does not equal financial freedom; CA identifies dangers of expensive lifestyle
CA Anil Sagayanathan highlights the fragility of high salaries and lifestyle inflation on LinkedIn. Even with ₹1 crore income, financial stress prevails due to rising expenses and peer pressure.
- 20 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 5:41pm -
newForm 146 for foreign remittances: Who needs a CA certificate and how taxpayers can file it — step-by-step guide
Form 146 is a CA-certified document for certain taxable foreign remittances. It helps determine the taxability and TDS applicable to overseas payments above the prescribed threshold. Here’s when it is required, who files it and how taxpayers can use it.
- 21 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 5:00pm -
newIncome tax return for social media creators: Last date, ITR forms, GST obligations and more
With the income tax return filing deadline approaching, creators who earn regularly through social media should ensure that their income and expenses are properly recorded.
- 21 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 4:46pm -
newCareer pivots are costly. How should parents plan for them?
While children tend to change interests and, in turn, career paths, the financial challenge of planning ahead remains: how do parents engineer an education fund that is flexible enough to accommodate possible changes in plans?
- 22 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 3:52pm -
newSEBI eases entry process for mutual fund AMCs but retains strict checks: What investors should know
SEBI has simplified mutual fund registration by moving to a single application while retaining detailed checks on sponsors. Here’s what the new framework means for investors evaluating a newly launched AMC and its funds.
- 22 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 3:33pm -
newEarning ₹2 lakh a month, but still feel broke? Run this 20-minute money audit, suggests investment adviser
High earners often feel financially stretched. Investment adviser Abhijit Kumar suggests a five-step financial audit to track spending and savings.
- 22 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 3:22pm -
newLooking for stock tips? Here’s a good one: don’t ask an economist.
An IIM professor explains why trying to pick individual winning stocks is a losing game, and why discipline and diversification are the real keys to long-term wealth.
- 23 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 3:10pm -
newLost money after following a finfluencer’s stock tip? Here’s when you can seek legal recourse
The emergence of finfluencers has democratised stock market advice but poses risks, with many unregistered content creators giving potentially misleading information. Here's when you can seek legal recourse.
- 23 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 3:01pm -
newUser claims ₹1,200 credit-card charge after 46-paise shortfall; bank responds, here’s what RBI rules say
A 46-paise shortfall on a credit-card bill has raised questions over how banks calculate interest and late-payment charges. Here’s what RBI rules say about unpaid balances, interest-free periods and late fees.
- 24 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 2:07pm -
Business cycle funds: the next big category or another investment promise?
In business cycle funds, the real work for investors isn't picking the category but picking the manager they trust to deliver on that category.
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 1:33pm -
Landlord lost ₹2.71 lakh TDS credit after SBI error; ITAT says tax department must give full credit
SBI mistakenly reported ₹4.06 lakh TDS against one landlord’s PAN on jointly owned property, leaving ₹2.71 lakh of credit disputed. ITAT Agra ruled that the landlord should receive the full TDS credit after the other co-owners did not claim their share.
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 12:24pm -
Top Gold ETFs: These 5 ETFs delivered the best 3-month returns; The Wealth Company leads the list
Gold ETFs have slipped over the past three months, with The Wealth Company Gold ETF delivering the best return at -2.33%. However, the longer-term picture is stronger, with most gold ETFs delivering more than 50% over one year.
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 11:33am -
Business income above ₹1 crore? You must make this disclosure in your ITR before August 31 deadline
Taxpayers with business income over ₹1 crore must report assets and liabilities in Schedule AL when filing ITR. Details here.
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 11:18am -
PLFS July 2026: Unemployment falls to 5.1%, rural employment rises and female participation jumps; check 3 major trends
India’s labour market improved in July 2026, with overall labour force participation rising to 55.4% and unemployment falling to 5.1%, driven largely by rural India. Female labour force participation also jumped sharply, but urban female unemployment rose to 8.8%, highlighting a mixed jobs picture.
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 10:08am -
Forgot to claim TCS credit while filing ITR before 31 July deadline? You can still claim refund — here's how
Taxpayers who missed claiming TCS credits due to mismatches in Form 26AS and AIS still have options to correct the omission and even errors if they report the wrong tax information. Details here.
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 9:58am -
Property dealer deposits ₹54 lakh cash, faces tax demand: Why Delhi ITAT ruled the money was not his taxable income
A Delhi ITAT ruling has come to the aid of a property dealer after it deleted a ₹54 lakh tax addition, finding that the cash deposited in his bank account belonged to property buyers.
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 8:29am -
Sold agricultural land in your hometown? Check if you must pay capital gains tax on the sale
Selling agricultural land impacts tax obligations, depending on location. Rural land is exempt from capital gains tax, while urban land incurs tax. All FAQs answered here.
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 7:56am -
When it comes to investing, risk is loud. Opportunity is quiet.
Why humans overestimate downside and underestimate potential upside.
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 6:36am -

Live Mint - Companies

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.
- 3 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 10:48am -
newIndia 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.
- 7 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 6:15am -
newAfter 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.
- 8 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 6:01am -
newIndia 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.
- 8 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 6:00am -
newLG 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
- 13 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 12:20am -
newEstée 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.
- 14 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 12:01am -
newNavi’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.
- 15 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 10:55pm -
newAmazon ₹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.
- 15 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 10:20pm -
newModerna 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.
- 16 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 9:47pm -
newNikhil 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.
- 17 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 8:57pm -
newNavi 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
- 17 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 8:34pm -
newMarvell 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.
- 18 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 7:23pm -
newAnthropic 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.
- 21 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 4:29pm -
newSiguler 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.
- 24 hours 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.
- 1 day 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.
- 1 day 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
- 1 day 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.
- 1 day 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.
- 1 day 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.
- 1 day 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.
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 6:00am -
Meta Accused of Exploiting Kids as Social Media Trial Gets Underway
Meta Platforms Inc. has deceived the public for years by targeting children on Facebook and Instagram with technology designed to turn them into compulsive users and drive up advertising revenue, a lawyer at the California attorney general’s office told a jury.
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 12:47am -
Chip designer Velaura AI valued at more than $1 billion in funding round
VELAURA-AI-FUNDING:Chip designer Velaura AI valued at more than $1 billion in funding round
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 12:03am -
Tata Sons AGM adjourned for first time: What happens to N Chandrasekaran now?
The Tata Sons AGM was expected to consider Chandrasekaran’s reappointment as a director, along with Tata Sons’ financial statements for 2025-26 and a dividend for the year ended March 31, 2026
- 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 10:55pm -
Cognizant bags £360 million UK government deal to modernise HMRC systems
The contract, which runs from July 13, 2026 to July 12, 2031, covers specialist low-code development, configuration, DevOps and live service management. Based on the full contract value, the deal is worth about $97 million a year.
- 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 10:20pm -
Disney sues FCC over ABC license review, accuses Trump Admin of retaliation over network content
Disney argues that the FCC is targeting ABC because of programming and editorial decisions that President Donald Trump and his administration dislike.
- 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 10:13pm -
Swiggy shareholders approve resolution to turn it into Indian-owned company, with 49.5% cap on foreign ownership
Swiggy's shareholders have approved capping foreign ownership at 49.5%, allowing it to qualify as an Indian-owned and controlled company. This follows a rejected proposal in May, as over 50% beneficial ownership must be domestic under Indian rules.
- 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 8:37pm -
Swiggy expands leadership roles for 3 senior executives; Nitesh Garg appointed as Instamart CTO
Earlier this month, Swiggy said it is targeting an adjusted EBITDA of around ₹10,000 crore by FY31, backed by growth across its food delivery and quick commerce businesses.
- 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 8:18pm -
ReNew's net profit rises 16% to ₹595.3 crore in Q1
ReNew's total income also grew by around 16% year-on-year to ₹4,786.4 crore.
- 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 8:08pm -
57% of employers use senior job titles to retain talent, reveals survey: Do employees value designations over pay?
Senior job titles are increasingly being used by employers as a talent attraction and retention tool, but questions remain about whether designations are keeping pace with compensation. An Indeed survey highlights how employees and employers view titles, pay, and career progression.
- 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 7:09pm -
Wipro Consumer Care bets on digital-first skincare brand with Dermatouch acquisition
Wipro Consumer Care has acquired 60% stake in Dermatouch, while the remaining 40% will be bought over three years, with the consideration linked to its performance
- 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 5:38pm -
Google may shift Pixel, earbuds, and smartwatch production out of China by 2027. India, Vietnam to benefit?
The company has been increasing its manufacturing capabilities in Vietnam and India in recent years as part of efforts to reduce its reliance on China
- 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 4:58pm -
Tata Sons AGM adjourned over first-ever quorum shortfall as Chandrasekaran succession battle looms
The Tata Sons AGM could not proceed as a joint representative of the two largest Tata Trusts, Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and Sir Ratan Tata Trust, was absent, despite their representation being essential to constitute the quorum.
- 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 4:33pm -
Meta takes action, increases sensitivity towards CSAM on platforms, govt official says ‘Message has gone home’
Official says Meta has taken action, increased sensitivity over child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on its social media platforms following discussions with the government. Adds no safe harbour for violation of laws.
- 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 4:31pm -
FSSAI gives liquor makers 90 days to comply with whisky, rum labelling rules
Diageo’s move follows FSSAI objections over flavouring in select spirits, raising questions over costs, product formulations and a manufacturing practice widely used across India’s liquor industry.
- 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 3:13pm -

Google: India Business News

newStock Market LIVE: Sensex gains 500 pts; Nifty SmallCap rises 1%, outperform large-cap indices - Business Standard
Stock Market LIVE: Sensex gains 500 pts; Nifty SmallCap rises 1%, outperform large-cap indices Business StandardStock markets rebound in early trade; Sensex jumps over 500 points The HinduSensex up 600 pts, Nifty above 24,200: Positive global cues among key factors behind market rise Moneycontrol.comStock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Sensex Jumps 500 Points Higher, Asian Markets Rise ndtv.comIndian Stocks Open Higher as Rupee Gains and Oil Prices Remain Elevated Investing.co…
- 2 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 11:54am -
newChina Evergrande founder sentenced to life in prison - Reuters
China Evergrande founder sentenced to life in prison ReutersFounder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison BBCChina Sentences Evergrande Founder to Life in Prison nytimes.comHui Ka Yan/Evergrande: Tycoon at the heart of China’s property crisis jailed for life CNNChina Evergrande Founder Jailed For Life For Fraud, Firm Fined $2 Billion ndtv.com
- 4 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:45am -
newStocks to watch, August 20: Bata India, HDFC Bank, BSE, Hyundai Motor India, Aster DM, Texmaco Rail, Ceigall India - upstox.com
Stocks to watch, August 20: Bata India, HDFC Bank, BSE, Hyundai Motor India, Aster DM, Texmaco Rail, Ceigall India upstox.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 focus today; check list here livemint.comStocks to Watch Today: BSE, United Spirits, Hyundai Motor, XtraNet Tech, Autoli…
- 5 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:13am -
newUS debt tops $40 trillion - $20 trillion since Trump first took office - The Times of India
US debt tops $40 trillion - $20 trillion since Trump first took office The Times of IndiaUS Debt Hits $40 Trillion, Trump Says 'We Should Be Paying Much Less' ndtv.comUS debt hits record $40 trillion after surge under Trump and Biden, sparks fresh fiscal crisis warnings Telegraph IndiaUS government debt hits $40tn as borrowing rises at historic rate Financial TimesU.S. national debt now stands at $40 trillion The Hindu
- 6 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:07am -
newRBI governor Sanjay Malhotra defends early FCNR(B) window closure, calls it a ‘calibration’ - Moneycontrol.com
RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra defends early FCNR(B) window closure, calls it a ‘calibration’ Moneycontrol.comFCNR dollar hoard could turn into refinancing test for banks when deposits mature Economic Times BFSIIndia expects $80 billion from forex swap schemes: What does it mean for India’s reserves? firstpost.comRBI measures lift FY27 BoP outlook to over $50 bn surplus, CAD seen at 1%: SBI Research The Economic TimesPrivate Banks Intensify FCNR(B) Push as RBI Swap Window Nears C…
- 6 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 8:03am -
newIndia to probe manufacturing defects in China's Oppo Reno 5 smartphones following consumer complaints, may order refunds - livemint.com
India to probe manufacturing defects in China's Oppo Reno 5 smartphones following consumer complaints, may order refunds livemint.com
- 6 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 7:36am -
newAsia’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 WSJDecoding the impact of N Chandrasekaran exiting Tata Sons. Our 5 most-read analysis The Times of IndiaThe choices facing Noel Tata and the Tata Trusts after Chandra The CapTableNoel Tata: The quiet power behind Chandra’s exit Forbes IndiaThe other Tata: Noel now at heart of succession battle The Indian Express
- 6 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 7:30am -
newZerodha to offer mutual funds on Kite amid popular demand for all equity investments in a single app - Moneycontrol.com
Zerodha to offer mutual funds on Kite amid popular demand for all equity investments in a single app Moneycontrol.comZerodha to bring mutual funds to Kite soon: What investors need to know about the upcoming feature Business TodayZerodha To Bring Mutual Fund Investing To Its Equity Trading Platform Kite NDTV ProfitZerodha to integrate mutual funds into its Kite trading app NewsBytes
- 7 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 7:04am -
newLIC gets RBI approval to raise stake in HDFC Bank from 4% to 10%. Details here - livemint.com
LIC gets RBI approval to raise stake in HDFC Bank from 4% to 10%. Details here livemint.comRBI allows LIC to increase holding in HDFC Bank from 4.11% to 9.99% The HinduLIC gets RBI nod to raise stake in HDFC Bank to nearly 10% from 4.11% ETLegalWorld.comHDFC Bank shares advance 1% as RBI approves LIC’s stake hike to 9.99% upstox.comHDFC Bank stock rises 1% after RBI allows LIC to raise stake to 9.99% Moneycontrol.com
- 7 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 6:39am -
newAfter 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.comQuorum 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 ndtv.comTata Sons AGM put off over lack of quorum The HinduTata Sons AGM deferred for lack of quorum, first in group’s history The Economic Times
- 8 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 6:01am -
newOpenAI confirms ChatGPT is down as logins and signups fail - BleepingComputer
OpenAI confirms ChatGPT is down as logins and signups fail BleepingComputerChatGPT Outage Today: Is ChatGPT Down Today? Users Report ChatGPT, Login & App Issues on Web and Mobile | ChatGPT Downdetector Status The Sunday GuardianChatGPT down? Users report issues with chat, browser, and Codex NewsBytesPSA: ChatGPT outage is blocking users from logging in or creating new accounts [U: Fixed] 9to5MacChatGPT Down: OpenAI Confirms Login And Signup Outage — Latest Updates Forbes
- 8 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 5:50am -
newET Exclusive: Elon Musk's Starlink reapplies for India approval of satellite network with direct-to-device - The Economic Times
ET Exclusive: Elon Musk's Starlink reapplies for India approval of satellite network with direct-to-device The Economic TimesMusk's Starlink reapplies for India approval of satellite network, ET reports ReutersSatcom services from Jio, Starlink, OneWeb stuck over security concerns livemint.comMusk’s Starlink reapplies in India: Could satellites connect directly to your phone? firstpost.comSpaceX’s Starlink reapplies for India satellite network approval- ET Investing.com India
- 8 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 5:30am -
newL'Oreal, Estée Lauder: India's Gen Z are driving up a mega boom in its beauty market - BBC
L'Oreal, Estée Lauder: India's Gen Z are driving up a mega boom in its beauty market BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 9 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 5:01am -
newHope Fades, Traders Brace for Extended Oil, LNG Squeeze - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
Hope Fades, Traders Brace for Extended Oil, LNG Squeeze Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comOil price today: Brent crude remains above $90 per barrel as Hormuz operations remain disrupted The Times of IndiaOil prices steady as investors assess US-Iran war outlook The Economic TimesOil Edges Higher Amid Lingering Middle East Tensions WSJOil Prices Face a New Test as an 8.3 Million Barrel Supply Gap Persists Investing.com
- 9 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 4:30am -
newOpenAI seeks to one-up Anthropic with new customer privacy protections - techcrunch.com
OpenAI seeks to one-up Anthropic with new customer privacy protections techcrunch.comOffering Zero Data Retention for frontier models OpenAIOpenAI’s Latest Bid to Fight Anthropic: A Promise Not to Keep Customer Data WSJOpenAI to enhance safety processes for paid tool customers BusinessLineOpenAI tests zero-retention safety system as Anthropic moves to 30-day data retention firstpost.com
- 10 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 3:40am -

newMarvell’s stock pops on news of Google chip deal — and Broadcom’s falls - MarketWatch
Marvell’s stock pops on news of Google chip deal — and Broadcom’s falls MarketWatchMarvell gives Google option to buy $12.2 billion stake in custom AI chip deal ReutersMarvell Technology issues warrant to Google for up to 58.9 million shares Investing.com IndiaGoogle pits Marvell against Broadcom as it chases AI crown The RegisterMarvell Gives Client Google Right to Buy $12.2 Billion Stock Bloomberg.com
- 11 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 2:56am -
newIndia imposes sugar stockholding limits on bulk consumers, tightens curbs - Reuters
India imposes sugar stockholding limits on bulk consumers, tightens curbs ReutersIndia tightens sugar stock limits to tame record prices The Economic TimesIndia considers duty-free sugar imports, tighter stock limits to curb record prices Telegraph IndiaSugar prices hit record high as cane goes to E20; India rushes to contain crisis India TodayAfter 10 Years, India May Import Sugar Rediff
- 12 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 1:13am -
newUS yields drop after Treasury offers liquidity support - Reuters
US yields drop after Treasury offers liquidity support ReutersWhy bond markets are unnerving rich-world politicians The Economist30-year Treasury yield tops 5.33%, new 19-year high, on inflation and spending concerns CNBCGlobal Government Bond Yields Hit Multiyear Highs WSJAs US debt mounts, investors demand higher returns to lend Reuters
- 13 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 12:52am -
newBitcoin 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 short squeeze ripples across a battered crypto complex Moneycontrol.comBitcoin briefly hits $70,000 for the first time since June. Here is why CoinDeskBitcoin rebounds to near $70k on Trump comments, falling yields Investing.com IndiaBitcoin Jumps Above $68,000 For The First Time Since June Investopedia
- 13 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 12:35am -
newCollege Students Can Get a Free Year of Google AI Pro - MacRumors
College Students Can Get a Free Year of Google AI Pro MacRumorsStart the semester with one year of Gemini, on us blog.googleGoogle packs Search and Gemini with new AI study tools techcrunch.comGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai has a quiz for students: Search can now help with test prep for … The Times of IndiaGoogle Search is an AI-powered homework helper now Mashable
- 13 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 12:30am -
newGold rallies as buyback sinks yields despite Fed hawkish minutes - FXStreet
Gold rallies as buyback sinks yields despite Fed hawkish minutes FXStreetGold retreats after scaling over 2-month peak on US Treasury move tradingview.comGold surges over 3% as US Treasury announcement hurts yields, dollar ReutersGold price prediction today: Will gold rise in the near-term? Check August 19, 2026 outlook The Times of IndiaGold pops as dollar, yields fall; spot prices top $4.5k for first time since June Investing.com India
- 14 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 11:53pm -
newBreaking: FOMC officials acknowledged inflation remained elevated - FXStreet
Breaking: FOMC officials acknowledged inflation remained elevated FXStreetFed minutes lean hawkish, but we don’t expect a hike ING ThinkFed policymakers' inflation concerns increased at July meeting, minutes show ReutersFed Minutes Reveal Broader Support for Rate Increases WSJFed July 2026 FOMC minutes: rate hike debate details qz.com
- 14 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 11:50pm -
newStripe to Acquire OpenRouter: Why Everyone Is Obsessed With Model Routing - menlovc.com
Stripe to Acquire OpenRouter: Why Everyone Is Obsessed With Model Routing menlovc.comStripe didn’t really buy OpenRouter because of the ‘singularity’ techcrunch.comStripe Clinches Over $7 Billion Deal to Buy AI Firm OpenRouter Bloomberg.comStripe to buy OpenRouter as fintech expands deeper into AI CNBCWhy a Payments Giant Is Paying $7 Billion for the ‘Stripe of AI’ WSJ
- 15 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 10:56pm -
newSEBI fines two firms ₹3.7 crore for CAS manipulation - The Hindu
SEBI fines two firms ₹3.7 crore for CAS manipulation The HinduMarket Regulator Bans JPMorgan Unit From Trading Over Sensex Price Rigging ndtv.comStrict action against attempts to rig closing auction session, Sebi warns traders Telegraph IndiaSEBI bars JP Morgan entity, Mansi Share over alleged CAS manipulation, slaps Rs 3.68 crore impounding... Moneycontrol.comSebi bans two entities for illegal sensex CAS trades The Times of India
- 15 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 10:54pm -
newIBM's new 'quantum fridges' are nearly 200 times colder than deep space and could pave the way for fault-tolerant quantum computing - Live Science
IBM's new 'quantum fridges' are nearly 200 times colder than deep space and could pave the way for fault-tolerant quantum computing Live ScienceIBM Connects Its First Modular Cryogenic Systems in Milestone Toward Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing IBM NewsroomIBM Connects Cryogenic Modules for Next-Gen Quantum Computers analyticsindiamag.comIBM advances quantum computing; Target beats Q2... PluangIBM Clears Major Hardware Hurdle on the Path to Its Quantum Supercomputer Barron's
- 15 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 10:45pm -
newRats, Roaches, Grease And Open Drains: Mumbai Restaurant's Licence Suspended - ndtv.com
Rats, Roaches, Grease And Open Drains: Mumbai Restaurant's Licence Suspended ndtv.comMaharashtra FDA suspends licences of two online food delivery facilities The HinduThink your food brand is safe? These growing food safety raids across cities may change your mind The Times of IndiaFDA suspends licences of Bandra's Otters Club, 5 other Mumbai eateries Rediff22 food stalls shut across stations in Mumbai after FDA crackdown | Licences of 6 hotels, restaurants suspended | Inshorts In…
- 17 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 8:46pm -
newSBI 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 customer alert: Basic savings account cash withdrawals beyond 4 times to attract Rs 15 charge from Oct The Economic TimesSBI Revises Basic Savings Account Rules From October 1, Branch Withdrawals Beyond Four To Cost ₹15 Plus GST IBTimes IndiaSBI to charge Rs 15 for cash withdrawals beyond four from 1 October Moneycontrol.comSBI to Revise Cash With…
- 17 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 8:35pm -
newSachin Bansal’s fintech Navi raises first outside capital with $100M Prosus investment - techcrunch.com
Sachin Bansal’s fintech Navi raises first outside capital with $100M Prosus investment techcrunch.comNavi raises $100 Mn from Prosus ahead of IPO EntrackrSachin 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
- 17 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 8:31pm -
newIndia rate panel signals impending hikes, eyes inflation path for timing - Reuters
India rate panel signals impending hikes, eyes inflation path for timing ReutersRBI’s MPC minutes indicate hardening of interest rates The HinduRate hike hint in RBI minutes as oil price risks keep broader inflation fears alive Telegraph IndiaRBI MPC minutes: Policy panel signals rate hike risk as inflation rises The Indian ExpressSelloff likely for India bonds on RBI's rate hike mention in policy minutes BusinessLine
- 19 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 6:48pm -
newMarket cap increased from Rs 3 crore to Rs 4925 crore, SEBI unearths the trick of fund rotation - Moneycontrol.com
Market cap increased from Rs 3 crore to Rs 4925 crore, SEBI unearths the trick of fund rotation Moneycontrol.comSEBI wraps Dhenu Buildcon on roundtripping charges The HinduHow did an Indian firm's value go from ₹3 crore to ₹4,925 crore using just ₹25 crore? | The 6 entities ended up owning 99.7% of Dhenu | Inshorts InshortsSebi bars six from selling Dhenu Buildcon shares over alleged manipulation Business Standard₹25 Crore Became ₹1,000 Crore? SEBI Unravels Alleged Round-tr…
- 19 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 6:43pm -
newUS Treasury doubles some long-dated debt buybacks to support liquidity - FXStreet
US Treasury doubles some long-dated debt buybacks to support liquidity FXStreetTreasury doubles debt buybacks as Bessent moves to steady bond market CNBCMarkets Rise After Bessent’s Bond Bet Bloomberg.comAn alarmed bond market gets the Trump administration to act again AP NewsUS stock market today: Wall Street snaps 3-day slide as Treasury yields fall The Times of India
- 19 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 6:39pm -
newModerna Shares Rocket 160% On Cancer Drug Trial Success - NDTV Profit
Moderna Shares Rocket 160% On Cancer Drug Trial Success NDTV ProfitVaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial BBCCancer vaccine from Moderna, Merck shows promise in late-stage trial; both stocks soar CNBCModerna, Merck breakthrough could usher in wave of cancer vaccines ReutersPersonalised mRNA cancer vaccine cuts melanoma recurrence risk by 49% India Today
- 19 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 6:15pm -
newFSSAI cracks down on ‘100%’ claims: Amway India, Emami, Bonn Biscuits withdraw misleading labels - The Economic Times
FSSAI cracks down on ‘100%’ claims: Amway India, Emami, Bonn Biscuits withdraw misleading labels The Economic TimesFSSAI notice impact: Dabur, Ferns N Petals, four other firms rectify mistakes ET BrandEquityFSSAI crackdown: Amway, Emami, Bonn Biscuits remove ‘100%’ claims from product labels, ads Telegraph IndiaDabur, Ferns N Petals, Lotte India rectify labelling, advertising lapses after FSSAI notices The Economic TimesDabur, Ferns N Petals, Lotte India revise labels & claim…
- 20 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 5:23pm -
newMahindra XEV 9S Gets New 6 Seater Option - Captain Seats Added - RushLane
Mahindra XEV 9S Gets New 6 Seater Option - Captain Seats Added RushLaneMahindra XEV 9S 6-seater trims launched at Rs 25.25 lakh Team-BHPMahindra Rolls Out 6-Seater Captain Seat Option for XEV 9S Autocar ProfessionalMahindra XEV 9S Now Available In 6-Seater Captain Seats Layout CarDekhoMahindra XEV 9S 6-seat option launched at Rs 25.25 lakh Autocar India
- 20 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 5:12pm -
newTarget Q2 2026 Earnings Highlights - Target Corporation
Target Q2 2026 Earnings Highlights Target CorporationUS retail giant receives $1bn boost from tariff refunds BBCTarget says its turnaround is picking up steam, with help from a big tariff refund CNBCTarget earnings analysis: questions answered and next catalysts By Investing.com Investing.com IndiaTarget Corp shares rise 5% as sales rebound and profit doubles in Q2 The Economic Times
- 22 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 4:04pm -
newTop 5 Changes In The 2026 Skoda Slavia Facelift - CarDekho
Top 5 Changes In The 2026 Skoda Slavia Facelift CarDekhoSkoda’s Unusual Strategy of keeping Sedans Alive Might Just Work CarWaleThese 16 Images Are Why You Should Check Out Skoda’s Classy New Slavia Facelift ZigWheels.comŠkoda Auto India unveils new Slavia sedan The HinduSkoda Slavia facelift Monte Carlo colours gallery Autocar India
- 22 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 4:00pm -
newNew 2027 Honda CB300F Twister Debuts - Can Run On Petrol, Ethanol - RushLane
New 2027 Honda CB300F Twister Debuts - Can Run On Petrol, Ethanol RushLane2027 Honda CB300F Twister Debuts With Flex-Fuel Engine, USD Forks & Traction Control Autopunditz2027 Honda CB300F Twister Launched in Brazil BikeWale2027 Honda CB300F Twister Revealed: Technical Refinements, Fresh Styling & Enhanced Safety Features iamabiker.com2027 Honda CB300F Twister Updated With Showa USD Forks, FlexOne Tech and New Safety Features Sangri Today
- 22 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 3:57pm -
newNikhil Kamath invests Rs 200 Cr in CtrlS as hyperscale data centre operator raises Rs 250 Cr - Entrackr
Nikhil Kamath invests Rs 200 Cr in CtrlS as hyperscale data centre operator raises Rs 250 Cr EntrackrCtrlS Datacenters raises ₹250 crore from Nikhil Kamath, Sreeram Vanga ET EntrepreneurCPPIB-backed CtrlS raises fresh capital from two new investors VCCircleZerodha Co-founder Nikhil Kamath invests Rs 200 Cr in Ctrls’ Rs 250 Cr fund raise YourStory.comNikhil Kamath, Sreeram Vanga Invest in CtrlS Datacenters Rediff MoneyWiz
- 23 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 2:55pm -
newSwiggy’s IOCC shift could add Rs 4-5 per order to Instamart margins: Analysts - Moneycontrol.com
Swiggy’s IOCC shift could add Rs 4-5 per order to Instamart margins: Analysts Moneycontrol.comSwiggy to see $400 million outflows after Indian-owned status? Jefferies explains why hospitality.economictimes.indiatimes.comSwiggy shareholders back move for Indian-owned status ReutersSwiggy shareholders approve 49.5% foreign ownership cap EntrackrSwiggy Gets The IOCC Tag, Shiprocket’s Return Roulette & More Inc42
- 23 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 2:46pm -
newNIFTY50, SENSEX fall: HDFC Bank, ITC, IRFC, HUL among 112 stocks that hit 52-week low on NSE - upstox.com
NIFTY50, SENSEX fall: HDFC Bank, ITC, IRFC, HUL among 112 stocks that hit 52-week low on NSE upstox.comIndian markets open lower, Sensex down over 200 pts; Nifty below 24,100 amid surging oil prices Economic Times BFSIAhead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday The Economic TimesIndia shares lower at close of trade; Nifty 50 down 0.32% Investing.com IndiaRising Crude Prices, US-Iran Tensions Drag Down Indian Equities Rediff
- 23 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 2:37pm -
newPeople From 50- to 61-Years-Old Are Reportedly the Least Freaked Out by AI - Gizmodo
People From 50- to 61-Years-Old Are Reportedly the Least Freaked Out by AI GizmodoAI was supposed to win people over by now — it hasn’t techcrunch.comYoung Americans see more risk than reward in AI as job fears rise, study finds ThePrintAI optimism fades among youth, new research reveals The Indian ExpressYoung adults in the U.S. are increasingly wary of AI, concerned it will take jobs Pew Research Center
- 23 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 2:30pm -
newChina becomes first to recover orbital rockets using two methods: How Zhuque-3 works - The Times of India
China becomes first to recover orbital rockets using two methods: How Zhuque-3 works The Times of IndiaChina successfully recovers rocket stage on land for first time The HinduTouchdown! Private Chinese rocket aces landing on 2nd-ever flight (video) SpaceZhuque-3 chief commander reveals cause of Y1 rocket's failed recovery, saying its data contributed to Y2's success Global TimesChina Lands Rocket Back on Earth in Push to Catch Up With SpaceX Bloomberg.com
- 24 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 2:10pm -
newNSE IPO launch likely in second half of September, reports CNBC-TV18 - Moneycontrol.com
NSE IPO launch likely in second half of September, reports CNBC-TV18 Moneycontrol.comNSE Said to Seek Up to $55 Billion Valuation in Record India IPO Bloomberg.comGrapevine: NSE, Re Sustainability, Aegis, Darwinbox, others in news VCCircleNSE IPO: Exchange Receives NOC From SEBI To List On Dalal Street, Approval Soon NDTV ProfitNithin Kamath Calls NSE a 'Cash Generation Machine' as IPO Draws Near Vinanet
- 24 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 1:44pm -
CISA: Medusa ransomware hit over 500 critical infrastructure orgs - BleepingComputer
CISA: Medusa ransomware hit over 500 critical infrastructure orgs BleepingComputerCISA Warns Medusa Ransomware Hackers Steal Data, Kill Security Tools, and Encrypt Entire Networks CyberSecurityNewsMedusa Ransomware Attacks 300+ Critical Infrastructure Organizations Using Double Extortion gbhackers.comFBI, CISA, HHS update Medusa ransomware advisory, detail RaaS affiliate model, exploited flaws and attack tools Industrial CyberAgencies issue update on Medusa ransomware activity aha…
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 1:30pm -
Bengaluru College Student Works As Rapido Driver For 3 Months, Shares Earnings And Lessons - ndtv.com
Bengaluru College Student Works As Rapido Driver For 3 Months, Shares Earnings And Lessons ndtv.comBengaluru student spends college vacation riding for Rapido, earns Rs 1,200 a day and discovers the reality of gig work The Times of IndiaWorked for 8.5 hours, earned Rs 1,200 a day: Bengaluru student tries Rapido as side hustle, shares reality Moneycontrol.comBengaluru student spends 3 months as Rapido rider, shares earnings and learnings India TodayBengaluru Student Shares Reality Of…
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 1:27pm -
NCLT imposes ₹15 lakh costs on SpiceJet and Aviator ML for last-minute settlement - Bar and Bench
NCLT imposes ₹15 lakh costs on SpiceJet and Aviator ML for last-minute settlement Bar and BenchIndia's SpiceJet bankruptcy cases to be reheard in setback for lessors The HinduSpiceJet insolvency petitions to be heard afresh by new NCLT bench ETLegalWorld.comIndian court chides SpiceJet as last-minute lessor settlement forces judgement delay ReutersSpiceJet insolvency case: NCLT allows lessor to withdraw plea, imposes fine on both Aviator ML & cash-stra The Economic Times
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 11:47am -
India Stocks Top Indonesia as Asia’s Least-Favored in BofA Poll - Bloomberg.com
India Stocks Top Indonesia as Asia’s Least-Favored in BofA Poll Bloomberg.comIndia becomes the least-favoured stock market in Asia. What has investors worried? ThePrintIndia topples Indonesia as Asia’s least-favoured stock market in global fund managers’ poll Telegraph 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.com
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 11:39am -
Milky Mist Dairy Food share price hits 10% upper circuit on Day 2 of listing; how the stock is performing vs issue price - upstox.com
Milky Mist Dairy Food share price hits 10% upper circuit on Day 2 of listing; how the stock is performing vs issue price upstox.comTemasek-backed Milky Mist jumps 30% in India debut, hits $1.5 billion valuation ReutersMilky Mist Dairy Food shares end nearly 30 pc higher in market debut trade hospitality.economictimes.indiatimes.comMilky Mist debuts at premium The HinduKhaitan & Co, TT&A, Hogan Lovells act on Milky Mist ₹1,553 crore IPO Bar and Bench
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 11:13am -
CCPA Fines Amazon ₹1 Lakh For Permitting Sale Of Regular Sweets Under False Label Of 'Shri Ram Mandir... - livelaw.in
CCPA Fines Amazon ₹1 Lakh For Permitting Sale Of Regular Sweets Under False Label Of 'Shri Ram Mandir... livelaw.inCCPA fines Amazon Rs 1 lakh for misleading ‘Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad’ listings The Times of IndiaCCPA fines e-commerce platform for selling ‘ordinary’ sweets as Ram Mandir prasad The Indian ExpressAmazon Fined ₹1 Lakh for Selling Sweets as ‘Ayodhya Ram Mandir Prasad’ without Temple Authorisation MoneylifeAmazon fined Rs 1 lakh for selling ordinary s…
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 10:57am -
Charles Schwab to scale India centre workforce to 2,000 by 2027 - Reuters
Charles Schwab to scale India centre workforce to 2,000 by 2027 ReutersHyderabad building trading, brokerage tech for world, says Telangana IT Minister The HinduUS financial services firm Charles Schwab opens technology capability centre in Hyderabad Moneycontrol.comCharles Schwab opens first global tech centre in Hyd The Times of IndiaIs Charles Schwab's Hyderabad Centre a Game Changer? analyticsindiamag.com
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 10:46am -
Shiprocket makes stellar debut, shares list 35% above IPO price - Entrackr
Shiprocket makes stellar debut, shares list 35% above IPO price EntrackrShiprocket shares jump nearly 48% in market debut trade The HinduCelebrating Shiprocket's IPO: A Decade of Building India's E-Commerce Backbone, by Their Co-Hikers at Berte... Forbes IndiaTemasek-backed Shiprocket takes off with $1 billion valuation after strong India debut ReutersGoldman Sachs buys Rs 53 crore stake in Shiprocket; stock soars 48% on debut Moneycontrol.com
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 9:54am -
Hatchback Sales July 2026 - WagonR, Swift, Baleno, Alto, Tiago, i20, Glanza, i10, Altroz - RushLane
Hatchback Sales July 2026 - WagonR, Swift, Baleno, Alto, Tiago, i20, Glanza, i10, Altroz RushLane
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 9:36am -
Govt explores bringing back E10 petrol option for older vehicles amid E20 row: Report - Moneycontrol.com
Govt explores bringing back E10 petrol option for older vehicles amid E20 row: Report Moneycontrol.comAkhilesh Yadav attacks Centre over E20 petrol, cites CEA’s reported backing for E10 The HinduGovernment planning to bring E10 back? Clamour grows after top bureaucrat's remark The Times of IndiaBring back E10 for older vehicles. Work out food-versus-fuel trade-off The Indian ExpressWill govt relent, bring back E10 petrol? We are changing India Today
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 9:16am -
How Tamilnad Mercantile Bank upgraded its tech systems amid a growth push - Moneycontrol.com
How Tamilnad Mercantile Bank upgraded its tech systems amid a growth push Moneycontrol.com
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 9:00am -
Tobacco moment for social media? How a 29-state US suit against Meta could rewrite social media | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Tobacco moment for social media? How a 29-state US suit against Meta could rewrite social media | Hindustan Times Hindustan TimesFormer Meta engineer says Instagram took a ’don’t ask, don’t tell’ approach on kids under 13 The Hindu'My Teen Daughter Was Prey On Instagram': Ex-Meta Staff Testifies At Trial ndtv.comZuckerberg lied about concern for child safety, Meta whistleblower testifies at landmark trial The GuardianMeta’s blockbuster trial draws parallels to big tobacco …
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 8:50am -
India Inc’s blockbuster Q1 earnings may not last as 3 key tailwinds fade in H2 - The Economic Times
India Inc’s blockbuster Q1 earnings may not last as 3 key tailwinds fade in H2 The Economic TimesNifty profit growth hits 10‑quarter high at 18 pc in Q1 Economic Times BFSIQ1 earnings deliver positive surprise; has market priced in this optimism? Business StandardIndia Inc navigates West Asia conflict: Rising costs, price hikes, and margin pressures RediffNifty 50, BSE 200+ earnings beat estimates, geopolitics weigh: Nomura Moneycontrol.com
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 8:39am -
Stocks to watch, August 19: Oil-linked stocks, Swiggy, Paytm, HZL, PC Jeweller, Groww, Jubilant Ingrevia - upstox.com
Stocks to watch, August 19: Oil-linked stocks, Swiggy, Paytm, HZL, PC Jeweller, Groww, Jubilant Ingrevia upstox.comStocks to Watch Today: Aster DM Quality Care, Jubilant Ingrevia, HG Infra, Atlanta Electricals, RailTel... Moneycontrol.comStocks in news: ONGC, BPCL, RailTel Corporation, Exide Industries and Lohia Corp The Economic TimesStocks in Focus: RailTel Corp, Krystal Integrated, and Others EquitypanditStocks to watch: Swiggy, Manipal Health, Biocon, RailTel, Sammaan Capital …
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 8:17am -
Indian rupee hits three-week low, traders wary about fall to 96/USD as RBI stands guard - Reuters
Indian rupee hits three-week low, traders wary about fall to 96/USD as RBI stands guard ReutersSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 7:46am -
New RBI Rules: How Your Home, Personal Loan EMIs Will Change In 2027 - ndtv.com
New RBI Rules: How Your Home, Personal Loan EMIs Will Change In 2027 ndtv.comMint Explainer | Why RBI’s draft rules could change how fintechs offer small loans livemint.comPrime housing finance firms face pricing flexibility squeeze under RBI’s draft norms Economic Times BFSIRBI Loan Pricing Draft 2026: 7 key changes from 3-month rate reset to APR explained Zee BusinessRBI’s Norms: Lower Impact On Affordable HFCs fintechbiznews.com
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 7:03am -
OpenAI’s Q2 revenue growth lagged Anthropic as losses deepened, WSJ reports - Investing.com
OpenAI’s Q2 revenue growth lagged Anthropic as losses deepened, WSJ reports Investing.comExclusive | OpenAI’s Second-Quarter Sales Show Tepid Growth Compared With Anthropic WSJOpenAI 'will be a public company in 2027' or sooner, CFO Friar tells employees CNBCOpenAI’s Annualized Revenue Tops $40 Billion Ahead of IPO Bloomberg.comOpenAI CFO Sarah Friar to employees: Stop worrying about Anthropic; there is a chance they pull off the cover from ... The Times of India
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 6:05am -
Unitree Robotics Surges 460% After $904 Million Shanghai IPO - Bloomberg.com
Unitree Robotics Surges 460% After $904 Million Shanghai IPO Bloomberg.comChinese Firm's Robot Beats Usain Bolt's Record On Camera, Internet Surprised ndtv.comChinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debut BBCUnitree’s Blockbuster Debut Vaults Billionaire Founder Into Ranks Of China’s Richest Tech Moguls ForbesChinese Humanoid Robot Leader Soars in Market Debut Despite U.S. Ban WSJ
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Tech selloff weighs down Wall Street as bond yields climb - Reuters
Tech selloff weighs down Wall Street as bond yields climb ReutersMarkets News, Aug. 18, 2026: Tech Shares Sink as Major Indexes Fall for 3rd Straight Session; Oil Prices Rise InvestopediaUS chip stocks slide as government borrowing costs hit multiyear highs Financial TimesTreasury yields rise, Home Depot earnings, Paramount's bond request and more in Morning Squawk CNBCNew York Close: The Bond Market Just Kicked Over Goldilocks’ Apple Cart Investing.com India
- 1 day ago 19 Aug 26, 4:28am -
Skoda Auto Expects to Conclude India Partnership this Year: Klaus Zellmer - Autocar Professional
Skoda Auto Expects to Conclude India Partnership this Year: Klaus Zellmer Autocar ProfessionalSkoda evaluating CNG for 1.0 TSI-powered Slavia, Kushaq, Kylaq Autocar IndiaVolkswagen willing to cede majority control in India unit to local partner: Skoda Auto CEO Klaus Zellmer The Economic TimesSkoda CEO says VW aims to finalise India partner this year to share risk, drive growth ReutersSkoda Auto Volkswagen Group focuses on product intervention, localisation to grow market share in Ind…
- 2 days ago 19 Aug 26, 12:16am -
OpenAI unveils ChatGPT for Teens with stronger guardrails to tackle safety risks - Reuters
OpenAI unveils ChatGPT for Teens with stronger guardrails to tackle safety risks ReutersParental control features in ChatGPT for Teens | Explained The HinduPartnering with CodeAI to prepare the first AI generation OpenAIChatGPT for teens, with guardrails: OpenAI limits essay writing for young users Telegraph IndiaChatGPT for Teens is step forward. It’s not enough The Indian Express
- 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 11:36pm -
OpenAI institutes new safeguards after Hugging Face breach - techcrunch.com
OpenAI institutes new safeguards after Hugging Face breach techcrunch.comPacing model development in an era of cyber-critical capabilities OpenAIOpenAI announces slowing pace of development after hack by rogue agent The GuardianOpenAI slows down training of advanced AI after cyber-attack BBCOpenAI pauses frontier reinforcement learning as rapid AI progress raises safety, alignment concerns ET BrandEquity
- 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 11:30pm -

Zee Business

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.
- 2 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.
- 2 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.
- 2 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.
- 3 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.
- 3 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.
- 4 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.
- 4 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 9:19am -
newGold’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.
- 21 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 4:30pm -
newNifty 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.
- 21 hours 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.
- 1 day 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.
- 1 day 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.
- 1 day 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.
- 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 5:33pm -
EPFO advance claims: What amount now qualifies for auto-settlement, disbursal within 72 hours? Explained
EPFO additional advance claims with elevated limit of Rs 5 lakh now qualifes for auto-settlement, leading to their processing within three days (72 hours) of submission.
- 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 11:40am -
Indian Origin CEO who had fired 900 people on Zoom call in 2021 loses job
Vishal Garg has now reportedly offered to serve as CEO for a $1 annual salary until the company achieves profitability, at which point he promises to step down.
- 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 10:30am -

Sensex, Nifty trade lower as crude oil prices rebound to $91 on Iran-US tensions
In the morning trade, Sensex declined 365 points or 0.47 per cent to 77,362, hitting an intraday low. While Nifty traded 76 points or 0.31 per cent lower at 24,211.
- 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 9:51am -
SEBI launches two portals to bolster cybersecurity, incident reporting across securities market
Addressing the SEBI Symposium on Cyber Defence, Pandey said cyber threats transcend organisational and regulatory boundaries and can have consequences across interconnected institutions and even national borders.
- 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 8:22am -
SEBI replaces three mutual fund registration forms with single consolidated application
SEBI has retained the existing two-stage registration process, while clarifying that other requirements prescribed under its March 20 Master Circular for Mutual Funds will continue to apply.
- 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 8:20am -
Zuckerberg’s Meta faces a $1.4 trillion threat: Could Instagram and Facebook change forever?
The case could force Meta to change familiar features such as likes, autoplay and notifications. A ruling against the company could also bring new protections for young users across the United States.
- 3 days ago 17 Aug 26, 11:57pm -
Income taxes for retirees: what is taxable and what is exempted?
Depending on the type of asset and period of holding, tax is applicable on gains from sales of listed shares, mutual funds, immovable property, gold and other capital assets.
- 3 days ago 17 Aug 26, 8:46pm -

Live Mint - Opinion

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.
- 1 hour 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.
- 2 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 12:00pm -
newIndia’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.
- 6 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 7:30am -
newMint 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?
- 7 hours ago 20 Aug 26, 7:00am -
newWomen 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.
- 22 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 4:00pm -
newThe 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.
- 24 hours 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.
- 1 day 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.
- 1 day 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.
- 1 day 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?
- 1 day 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.
- 2 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.
- 2 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.
- 2 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.
- 2 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.
- 2 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.
- 2 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.
- 2 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.
- 2 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.
- 3 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.
- 3 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.
- 3 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.
- 3 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.
- 3 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.
- 3 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.
- 3 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.
- 3 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.
- 4 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.
- 4 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.
- 4 days ago 16 Aug 26, 3:17pm -
Barry Eichengreen: Okay, so America has escaped a recession—but only by the skin of its teeth
Various factors have helped America defy gloomy predictions so far, but that doesn’t mean the risk of shrunken output has receded. In fact, for those wondering what could go wrong, the answer is pretty much everything.
- 4 days ago 16 Aug 26, 2:33pm -
Who will run Bombay House next? Harsh Goenka has two names
Tata Sons’ next chairman will need more than a stellar corporate résumé. The choice will test Tata’s values, governance and ability to balance performance with institutional continuity.
- 4 days ago 16 Aug 26, 1:59pm -
Manu Joseph: Here’s a theory that could explain why good things happen in India
Indians spend much time wondering what is wrong with the country and analysing its disorder, but equally baffling is what makes things to go right. Sometimes, an oddball official springs up who has the nerve to shrug off convention and do what must be done.
- 4 days ago 16 Aug 26, 1:01pm -
Jatin Mehta: the quiet fugitive behind a billion-dollar vanishing act
Jatin Mehta built Winsome Diamonds into a market leader before quietly stepping down, fleeing India and leaving banks facing more than ₹6,800 crore in liabilities.
- 5 days ago 15 Aug 26, 7:31am -
Can AI make you a better thinker?
Whether your mental abilities weaken or strengthen is more up to you than you think.
- 5 days ago 15 Aug 26, 7:00am -