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new15,410% rally in 5 years! Multibagger Cupid shares jump 3% to hit fresh 52-week high
Cupid shares jumped hit a fresh 52-week high of Rs 368 on Friday, extending their rally for a fourth straight session. Earlier this month, Cupid raised its FY27 revenue and profit guidance for the second time in less than two weeks, targeting revenue of Rs 800 crore and net profit of Rs 250 crore for the financial year.
- 7 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 11:38am -
newApollo, Max Health, other hospital stocks rally up to 5% despite cancer drug price caps. Why Jefferies stays bullish
Hospital stocks rose up to 5% after the government capped trade margins on non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs at 30%, potentially reducing medicine prices by 70%. Jefferies and Emkay expect manageable earnings impacts, despite near-term margin pressures. Jefferies favours Fortis, Manipal, Apollo, Max Healthcare and Medanta, citing strong demand and attractive valuations.
- 7 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 11:14am -
newHexaware Technologies shares surge 11% on multi-year pact with Anthropic
Hexaware Technologies shares surged after the IT services firm announced a multi-year partnership with Anthropic to integrate its Claude AI models into its platforms. The tie-up will focus on enterprise AI solutions and deployments across IT operations and software engineering.
- 8 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 10:26am -
newNCC shares jump 5% on Rs 1,286 crore Telangana road project order
NCC shares rose on Friday after the company secured a Rs 1,286.03 crore road construction order in Telangana from Hyderabad Growth Corridor Limited. The order, dated October 8, 2026, involves the construction of Radial Road-2 from the Outer Ring Road (ORR) near Budwel to Nacharam on NH-167N, covering Package 1 from Budwel to Shabad.
- 8 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 10:08am -
newITC shares rise 2% a day after hitting a 52-week low following GQG’s Rs 9,395 crore stake sale. What lies ahead?
ITC shares rose after Rajiv Jain-backed GQG sold shares worth Rs 9,395 crore, reducing its stake amid a sharp stock decline. Cigarette tax hikes, inflation and rising oil prices weighed on performance. Investors now await quarterly earnings, while brokerages remain divided on the stock’s outlook and valuation prospects.
- 9 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 9:07am -
newGQG Partners sells Rs 24,400 cr worth of Indian stocks in 2026; ITC, Adani shares among key exits
GQG Partners has recently executed a block deal, offloading ITC shares worth approximately ₹9,395 crore. The firm has also downplayed its presence in several Adani Group enterprises this year, while simultaneously ramping up investments in JSW Energy and JSW Steel during the June quarter. In total, GQG has scaled back investments worth around ₹24,400 crore across various Indian firms since early 2026, continuing to oversee assets exceeding $156 billion.
- 13 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 5:40am -
Nepal rescuers continue search for missing as identification of dead remains challenge
Eleven days post the catastrophic floods in Nepal, search teams are tirelessly looking for those still missing. Authorities are confronted with the tough task of identifying casualties, as many bodies are severely affected. Approximately 5,000 people, including several foreign nationals, are still unaccounted for after the ice-rock avalanche. The nation seeks international assistance and advocates for climate justice while striving to restore basic services and repair the widespread damage.
- 33 days ago 7 Sep 26, 12:46am -
Trump $1 coins aka Golden Dollar are here, minus the gold. The US Mint is putting the sitting president’s face on American money for the first time
The U.S. Mint has unveiled a striking gold-colored dollar coin honoring President Donald J. Trump, coinciding with the nation's 250th anniversary celebration set for 2026. Crafted from copper, these collector coins will feature a unique privy mark on select pieces. This release represents a noteworthy occasion in the history of U.S. currency.
- 37 days ago 2 Sep 26, 8:25pm -
MSCI rebalancing on Monday: Adani Energy, Groww set for big inflows; RIL, Jio Financial may face outflows
MSCI’s latest rebalancing is set to drive heightened trading activity in several Indian stocks on Monday, with revised weights taking effect from September 1. The final 30 minutes of Monday’s session could see significant activity as investors adjust positions. According to Nuvama Alternative and Quantitative Research, the changes include index additions and exclusions, along with weight revisions across several stocks.
- 40 days ago 30 Aug 26, 2:01pm -
Nifty weekly outlook: Nifty trapped in 23,900-24,750 range; fresh buying should remain selective
Nifty ended the week lower after consolidating in a narrow range, with the broader technical structure remaining unchanged. The index moved between 24,076.85 and 24,378.60, while India VIX declined 4.64% to 10.68. Support remains at 23,900–24,000, while a cluster of moving averages continues to cap upside in the 24,400–24,750 zone.
- 40 days ago 30 Aug 26, 11:51am -
FPIs turn buyers for second straight month, invest Rs 30,919 cr in August
During August, foreign portfolio investors added over Rs 30,000 crore to Indian equities, showcasing the ongoing trend of substantial market inflows for the second month in a row. This surge can be attributed to enhancing corporate earnings and a stable economic environment. Furthermore, easing global geopolitical tensions have aided investor optimism, yet uncertainties surrounding crude oil prices and US bond yields remain pressing issues.
- 40 days ago 30 Aug 26, 11:23am -
7 of top 10 firms shed Rs 1.13 lakh cr in m-cap; Airtel, Reliance worst hit
Last week observed a notable decline in market valuations, with seven out of the ten top firms witnessing a reduction of Rs 1.13 lakh crore. The greatest impact was felt by Bharti Airtel and Reliance Industries, linked to concerns over global interest rates and geopolitical instability. Nonetheless, there was robust buying in IT stocks, which facilitated a recovery in the market on Friday.
- 40 days ago 30 Aug 26, 11:21am -
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.
- 61 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.
- 61 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.
- 68 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.
- 68 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.
- 68 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.
- 70 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.
- 74 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.
- 74 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.
- 77 days ago 24 Jul 26, 9:04am -
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.
- 85 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.
- 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.
- 12 Jun 26, 1:07am -
'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 -
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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

newPublic banks lag in rate cut transmission this easing cycle
Fresh rupee loan rates fell 81 bps against a 125 bps repo cut, with public sector banks trailing private and foreign banks
- 1 hour ago 9 Oct 26, 5:29pm -
newKia Sorento: Big Deal
Kia’s globally popular Sorento makes its India debut as a seven-seater. We drive it to find out if it can capture India’s imagination
- 1 hour ago 9 Oct 26, 5:25pm -
new‘Low’ to form over Bay by Tuesday, may bring north-east monsoon to South Peninsula
Isolated heavy rainfall likely over Kerala and Mahe, and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal on Saturday; scattered rain for Coastal AP, Coastal Karnataka, Rayalaseema and TN for six more days
- 1 hour ago 9 Oct 26, 5:23pm -
newRoyal Enfield Himalayan 440: Encore!
The Himalayan 440 brings along smoother nostalgia for those who missed it and those who didn’t
- 1 hour ago 9 Oct 26, 5:22pm -
newQ2 Results Today Live: Poonawalla Fincorp, Anand Rathi Wealth, HSBC Life Insurance Company to announce Q2 results
Several companies are scheduled to announce their results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, on Friday. Anand Rathi Wealth, Can Fin Homes, Canara Robeco Asset Management Company and Poonawalla Fincorp are among the companies in focus as the September-quarter earnings season progresses. Follow this live blog for the latest results, key financial highlights and stock movements as companies announce their earnings.
- 1 hour ago 9 Oct 26, 5:16pm -
newUS move against IT firms signals protectionist shift, raises concerns for India's exports: GTRI
GTRI said India should prepare for possible restrictions extending beyond green card sponsorship to H-1B hiring, skilled worker mobility and outsourcing
- 1 hour ago 9 Oct 26, 5:15pm -
newGST Council permits pharma cos to claim ITC on free samples, goods destroyed upon expiry from FY'28
The changes in GST law and rules will become effective from the next fiscal year
- 1 hour ago 9 Oct 26, 5:08pm -
newDelhi schools, colleges shift classes online, postpone exams amid security concerns
Educational institutions in the Capital have shifted classes online and postponed exams and other activities scheduled for Saturday in view of the protest planned against the Chief Election Commissioner
- 1 hour ago 9 Oct 26, 5:07pm -
newFabience to set up ₹50 cr greenfield furniture facility in Hyderabad
The new facility will incorporate advanced Italian and German machinery alongside cutting-edge manufacturing technologies
- 1 hour ago 9 Oct 26, 5:03pm -
newAmbani’s Jio said to set IPO price band at ₹1,065-₹1,119
The company is targeting a market value of as much as ₹10.3 lakh crore ($107 billion)
- 1 hour ago 9 Oct 26, 5:02pm -
newDe Beers to open 100 Forevermark stores in India by 2030
Currently, the company has 10 Forevermark brand stores in India, six of which are company-owned and the remaining four are on a franchise model
- 1 hour ago 9 Oct 26, 5:02pm -
newGST Council: No more arrest powers, no rate rejig
GST reforms shift focus towards faster refunds, simpler compliance and proportionate enforcement
- 2 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 4:53pm -
newAnnual Return Quarterly Payment scheme for small taxpayers soon
Notices for disputed tax amounts up to ₹10,000 are also to be extinguished, which could benefit up to 12 lakh small businesses
- 2 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 4:53pm -
newExporters to get refunds for tax paid on plant and machinery
- 2 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 4:53pm -
newGST Council recommends rationalisation of e-way Bill to ensure smooth movement of goods
Supply by e commerce platform to an unregistered person by any delivery mechanism to attract flat 5% rate
- 2 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 4:53pm -

newGST Council meeting: Businesses can now get 90% of claimed refunds in 13 days
The Finance Ministry said the time for acknowledging a refund claim will be cut to 10 days from 15
- 2 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 4:51pm -
newNo more input tax credit block for companies buying insurance cover
ITC will also be allowed when businesses buy and resell certain services in the same line of business. This includes restaurant and catering services, hotel rooms costing up to ₹7,500 a night, and fitness services
- 2 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 4:51pm -
newSensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex gained over 879.09 points, Nifty topped 22,520.45 as all sectoral indices turned green
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Indian equities rebounded on Friday after a sharp selloff, with all Nifty sectoral indices trading higher, though elevated crude prices, heavy FPI outflows and global uncertainties continued to cloud the outlook.
- 2 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 4:49pm -
newPM-KUSUM 2.0 aims at a more sustainable blend of food & energy security: Secretary
The programme will focus on agri-photovoltaics, where farm production is not compromised
- 2 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 4:44pm -
newOverseas demand lifts orthodox tea prices in Kochi auctions
Traders attribute the surge in buying to settling of pending payments of earlier sales, facilitating overseas buyers to place fresh orders in the auctions
- 2 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 4:43pm -
newAxis AMC enters SIF space with ‘Accelerate SIF’ launch
The Mumbai-based fund house has appointed Nandik Mallik to head the new venture
- 2 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 4:41pm -
newe3W sales surge 40% in September; market share rises to 64.9%
Bajaj leads the chart followed by Mahindra and TVS
- 2 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 4:20pm -
newNext round of review meeting of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement to be held in Jan
ASEAN is a key trade partner of India with about 11 per cent share in India's global trade
- 2 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 4:18pm -
newRBI's longer-tenure VRRR auctions receive tepid response as banks prefer shorter maturities
RBI received bids worth ₹18,170 crore against the notified amount of ₹1.50 lakh crore in its 10-day VRRR auction on Friday
- 2 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 4:17pm -
newRupee rises 16 paise to close at 96.72 against US dollar
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 96.74 against the US dollar; in intraday trade, the rupee touched a high of 96.51 and a low of 96.77 against the greenback
- 2 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 4:17pm -
newCEA pitches for MSME-specific approach to NPA classification norms
From a policy perspective, the Finance Ministry backs reviewing the norms, noting MSMEs’ varying working-capital needs and cash-flow cycles
- 2 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 4:10pm -
newWCR cancels five Delhi-bound express trains citing 'traffic congestion'
When asked whether trains were cancelled due to the protest, WCR's chief public relations officer told, "There is no message regarding protests with us"
- 2 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 4:07pm -
newFour trains from Jammu division cancelled due to congestion in Delhi
The cancelled services include three trains between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and New Delhi -- Train Nos. 12446, 04082 and 22462 -- and Train No. 12426 Rajdhani Express between Jammu Tawi and New Delhi
- 3 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 3:57pm -
newGold adds over 1% on easing oil prices, softer dollar
Spot gold rose 1.4 per cent to $4,189.99 by 0842 ‌GMT, heading for a weekly gain
- 3 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 3:49pm -
newOctober 10 protest against CEC: Gates of 57 Delhi Metro stations to be shut from 9 pm on Friday
Delhi Police requested the closure citing the likelihood of ‘unruly movement’ towards sensitive locations during the protest
- 3 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 3:47pm -
newIndia’s logistics sector eyes $600 billion by 2031-32; cost pegged at 8% of GDP: DPIIT official
Logistics contributed more than 13% to India’s GDP and played a critical role in supporting manufacturing growth
- 3 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 3:43pm -
newGovt proposes tighter curbs on advertising of prescription drugs
The draft amendment has been notified through a gazette notification on September 28 following consultations with the Drugs Technical Advisory Board
- 3 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 3:40pm -
newUP Cabinet approves proposal to name Jewar airport after PM Narendra Modi
Proposed name is ‘Narendra Modi International Airport Noida Jewar’; Its first phase comprises one runway and one passenger terminal, with a capacity to handle 12 million passengers annually
- 3 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 3:32pm -
newSC backs right to association, peaceful protest; seeks permission details of Oct 10 protests
SC’s remarks came in an oral mentioning by senior lawyers against the ‘complete shutdown’ of Delhi ahead of Oct 10 protests
- 3 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 3:25pm -
newTCS shares surge 4% post-results; analysts split on outlook
The move brings some relief to investors who have seen TCS shares decline sharply over the past year
- 3 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 3:23pm -
newWorld economic growth to slow to 2.6% in 2026, UN trade body says
Asia is projected to contribute 59% of global economic growth in 2026, with India expanding ⁠at 7.3%, China by 4.5% and Indonesia by 5.2%
- 3 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 3:23pm -
newBonfiglioli eyes ₹2,500-crore IPO as India arm powers 31% of group EBITDA
For investors, the opportunity extends beyond its established industrial operations to new growth avenues in heavy-duty gearboxes, infrastructure equipment and electric mobility
- 3 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 3:22pm -
newAirtel Money lists on London Stock Exchange at $7 billion valuation
Conditional dealings commenced on October 9, 2026, while admission to the Official List and the start of unconditional trading are expected on October 14
- 3 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 3:19pm -
newMEA criticises US tech visa crackdown
The administrative freeze targets Indian IT companies TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL Technologies, and Cognizant, alongside Capgemini, Microsoft, and Adobe
- 3 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 3:11pm -
newNobel Peace Prize awarded to international jurist Navi Pillay
Navi Pillay to receive 12 million Swedish kronor ($1.2 million) in prize money
- 3 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 3:10pm -
newCoal supplies to power plants grow 36% from September low
The rate of stock depletion has also moderated significantly, while rake position has strengthened, the ministry said
- 3 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 3:06pm -
newSilver price rises to ₹2.24 lakh per kg in futures trade
Fresh positions built by participants led to a rise in silver prices, analysts say
- 4 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 2:49pm -
newGold futures rise to ₹1.51 lakh/10 gm on firm spot demand
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal contract for December delivery traded higher by ₹1,690, or 1.13 per cent, at ₹1,51,300 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 2,139 lots
- 4 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 2:48pm -
newToday’s Gold Rate in India October 9: Gold prices up in Coimbatore, Nagpur, Visakhapatnam, Surat, Jaipur (Other Cities)
22, 24 carat Gold prices up across other cities on October 9
- 4 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 2:43pm -
newToday’s Gold Rate in India October 9: Gold prices up in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru (Metro Cities)
22, 24 carat Gold prices up across metro cities on October 9
- 4 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 2:41pm -
newRavita Engineering Services to raise ₹116 crore through IPO on NSE Emerge
The company will issue 1.04 crore equity shares in the price band of ₹105 - ₹112 a share. The IPO opens for subscription on Tuesday
- 4 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 2:29pm -
newSpaceX to acquire low-band spectrum for mobile phone service
The deal will enable SpaceX to use its Starlink satellite service to become a major mobile carrier in the US
- 4 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 2:18pm -
newVaibhav Vyapaar plans to raise ₹42 crore via IPO on NSE Emerge
The price band for the IPO, which opens for subscription on Tuesday, has been fixed at ₹51-₹54 a share
- 4 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 2:08pm -
newNo impact on workforce strategy due to US ban: TCS
The company’s workforce strategy in the US is anchored in hiring local talent, supported by a robust campus recruitment model, as per management
- 5 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 2:01pm -
newIndia says US decision on green card restrictions doesn’t advance shared ambitions
Talent mobility adds value to both economies, Ministry of External Affairs says
- 5 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 2:01pm -
newNABVENTURES announces first close of Fund II at ₹450 crore
It will invest across high-potential early- to growth-stage companies in sectors such as agri tech, food and agribusiness, rural fintech, climate-smart solutions, supply chain and logistics
- 5 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 1:39pm -
newStarlink row: Former CEA tells Rahul Gandhi, Congress to change anti-national perception
The exchange comes as the government defends its satellite communication licensing process, insisting all operators must meet security requirements before launching services
- 5 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 1:29pm -
newNifty rebounds past 22,490 as IT, Consumption stocks lead rally
Nifty IT index emerges as the best-performing sectoral index, while Nifty Oil & Gas was the sole sectoral laggard
- 5 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 1:27pm -
newUS PERM suspension: How the move could impact Indian IT companies
Although Indian IT companies have reduced their dependence on the US H-1B visa programme, the PERM suspension could add to existing immigration-related challenges
- 5 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 1:26pm -
newWe will not allow any monopoly in Satcom sector: Scindia
The Telecom Minister says individual companies have to get clearances from the Ministry of Home Affairs, before they can start the services
- 5 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 1:12pm -
newGold demand drops in India as prices rebound
Consumers are waiting for correction, Indian jeweller says
- 5 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 1:08pm -
newOpenAI says it has fired three researchers for violating sensitive information policy
OpenAI asserts in its statement that the dismissal of the employees was not over raising ‌safety concerns or speaking out
- 6 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 1:01pm -
newGovt likely to finalise critical minerals stockpiling policy in a month
Move aimed at maintaining stock of critical minerals to spur growth of strategic sectors such as defence, advanced electronics and aerospace, among others
- 6 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 12:55pm -
newKerala launches Tech Keralam brand, IT Parks Affiliation Scheme to boost technology investments
The initiatives aim to connect technology companies, startups, research institutions, investors and infrastructure developers while expanding employment opportunities across the State
- 6 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 12:53pm -
newHDFC Bank shares bounce back after rate hike blow; YTD loss tops 29%
HDFC Bank’s market capitalisation stands at ₹10,85,392.16 crore
- 6 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 12:31pm -

NDTV Business

newDelhi Airport Refutes Claim Of 48-Hour Advance Passenger Manifest Rule For Inbound Flights
Delhi Airport urged the public to rely on official channels for updates after a social media post claimed airlines had to submit passenger manifests 48 hours in advance.
- 2 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 4:37pm -
newTCS Profit 'Largely Driven By Currency Depreciation', Not Growth: Piper Serica's Abhay Agarwal
TCS reported a 15% rise in net profit to Rs 13,884 crore for the quarter, with revenue up 11.2% to Rs 73,188 crore.
- 2 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 4:32pm -
newSupreme Court Flags Commuter Hardship As 57 Delhi Metro Stations Shut Amid Protests
Mail and express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations were cancelled on Friday ahead of the protest.
- 2 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 4:12pm -
newPepsiCo Is Raising Over $1 Billion A Day After Cutting Profit Outlook
PepsiCo's debt raise comes as it navigates a challenging environment in North America. The company lowered its earnings growth outlook on Thursday, citing weakness in both its beverage and snack businesses.
- 2 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 4:04pm -
newCoal Stock Depletion Slows Over 50% In October. But Inventories Are Still Falling
Daily coal stock drawdown at power plants fell to 0.116 million tonnes in October from 0.243 million tonnes in September. The Ministry of Coal said inventory pressure has eased, although stock rebuilding is yet to begin.
- 3 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 4:01pm -
newAcer, Lenovo, Asus And Dell: Best Laptops Under Rs 60,000 In Amazon Great Indian Festival
Planning to buy a laptop for college, office work or everyday use? Amazon's Great Indian Festival has brought several models from popular laptop brands below Rs 60,000. Here are five options worth considering.
- 3 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 3:59pm -
newWall Street To Rebound? Chips Stocks Recovery Among Three Reasons Fueling US Stock Futures
Nasdaq gained 0.85% to 31,231.25, S&P 500 traded 0.43% higher at 7,849.75, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advanced 0.22% to 51,606.
- 3 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 3:53pm -
newRCB Wanted Virat Kohli To Make Way As Captain? Parthiv Patel Breaks Silence
Parthiv Patel has revealed that RCB approached him about the captaincy during the IPL 2019 season, when the franchise was reportedly considering replacing Virat Kohli.
- 3 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 3:45pm -
new'Big Avoid': Why Equinova's Aniruddha Sarkar Is Bearish On Indian IT After US Green-Card Freeze
The US Department of Labour suspended Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL and Capgemini from the PERM programme, citing active federal investigations.
- 3 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 3:42pm -
newStock Market Highlights: Sensex Jumps 879 Points, Nifty Settles At 22,520; IT Stocks Lead Gains
Broader markets also ended in positive territory. The Nifty Smallcap 100 index closed 0.55% higher, while the Nifty Midcap 100 index settled 1.55% up. The India VIX, which measures expected market volatility, ended 6.03% lower.
- 3 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 3:37pm -
newElon Musk Says SpaceX Could One Day Be Valued Lot More Than 'Earth Economy', Triggers Reactions
The trillionaire was awarded the National Medal of Science at a ceremony in Washington on Thursday.
- 3 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 3:27pm -
newOppo Find X10 Series Global Launch: Date, Expected Price, Camera, Features And Colours
OPPO is preparing to introduce its latest flagship phones to global markets, with a major focus on cameras and battery life. The company has revealed several details ahead of the launch, but pricing and availability in India are still awaited.
- 3 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 3:26pm -
newTVS Succession Dispute Escalates, Family May Head To Court Over Assets
With differences widening, Lakshmi Venu is evaluating legal options. A succession suit before the Madras High Court is viewed as the most likely route, though company law proceedings are also being considered.
- 3 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 3:21pm -
newNorwegian Mayor Spotted Exploring India In A 'Tuk-Tuk’: Here’s Why He Is Doing It
In an Instagram handle, the mayor's companion shared many clips of their India tour. Besides Gujarat, they visited Delhi and Jaisalmer as well.
- 3 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 3:14pm -
newQ2 Results Live Updates: Poonawalla Fincorp Buzzing In Trade Ahead Of Numbers; TCS Share Price Zooms 5% After Earnings
Q2 FY27 Results Live Updates: Anand Rathi, Can Fin Homes and Poonawalla Fincorp will be among the key earnings announcements to watch.
- 3 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 3:07pm -

newVijay Deverakonda On Ranabaali Vs Jailer 2 Clash: "90% Of It Is Manufactured"
Vijay Deverakonda has alleged that much of the online negativity surrounding his upcoming film Ranabaali is manufactured, claiming some people are paid to promote Jailer 2 over the Telugu period drama.
- 3 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 3:05pm -
newCJP Protest: Entry And Exit Gates Of These Delhi Metro Station To Remain Closed From 9 PM Today; Check Details
However, interchange facilities will remain available at all the affected metro stations, except New Delhi metro station.
- 3 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 3:02pm -
newNoisy Roads, Garbage, Rash Driving: Bengaluru Resident Moving To Hyderabad Asks, 'Is There Anything Good About The City?'
The user, who moved to Hyderabad about two weeks ago, shared the experience on the Hyderabad subreddit, saying the transition from Bengaluru had been difficult.
- 4 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 2:58pm -
newNavi Pillay, The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Has An Indian Connection
Her journey from a laborer neighbourhood in Durban to some of the world's most influential legal institutions is also a story of migration, discrimination and the fight for human rights.
- 4 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 2:56pm -
newEl Nino Effect: Why India May Face A Widening Edible Oil Deficit By 2027
Stagnant local yields and El Nino supply lags in Southeast Asia threaten to inflate India's $17-billion edible oil import bill into 2027.
- 4 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 2:54pm -

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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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."
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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%.
- 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%.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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%.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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

new8th Pay Commission: When can government employees expect salary hikes? Check report timeline
The 8th Pay Commission report is expected by May 2027 under its 18-month mandate. Know the expected salary hike timeline, government approval process, fitment factor demands and whether central government employees may receive arrears from January 2026.
- 1 hour ago 9 Oct 26, 5:12pm -
new₹5 lakh emergency fund: Mutual fund, bank FD, liquid funds – where to keep money for best returns, fast withdrawals
A ₹5 lakh emergency fund needs a balance of quick withdrawals, capital safety and returns. Compare savings accounts, bank fixed deposits and liquid mutual funds, understand their risks and withdrawal timelines, and explore how to allocate emergency savings based on income stability.
- 3 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 3:46pm -
newFirst credit card at 18: How to build a good credit score and avoid debt traps
Getting your first credit card at 18 can help build a credit history, but careless spending can lead to debt. Experts explain repayment habits, credit utilisation, secured cards and ways to protect your credit score.
- 4 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 2:37pm -
newGST reforms: Arrest powers, prosecution threshold, penalty changed; what happens to those already facing proceedings?
The GST Council on Thursday approved reforms that are scheduled to take effect on 1 April 2027, aimed at reducing the compliance burden on businesses. Here's the full list of changes and what happens to those already facing prosecution.
- 5 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 1:57pm -
new₹30 lakh in SCSS: Quarterly interest and monthly income equivalent explained
A ₹30 lakh investment in the Senior Citizens’ Savings Scheme (SCSS) at 8.2% interest can generate ₹61,500 per quarter, equivalent to ₹20,500 per month. Check the October-December 2026 interest rate, eligibility criteria, investment limits, tax rules and withdrawal conditions.
- 5 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 1:19pm -
newBuying insurance is easy. Knowing what you bought is harder
Irdai’s proposed reforms aim to make insurance pricing, commissions and distribution more transparent. But policyholders must still understand their cover and stay prepared for claims and renewals.
- 6 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 12:56pm -
newTwo people spend ₹30,000 on credit cards, but one may have a lower credit score. Here's why it happens
Credit utilization measures how much of your total available credit you use. Using your credit card heavily can lead to a lower credit score. Here's why it happens and how to avoid it.
- 7 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 11:32am -
new₹66 lakh tax penalty over son’s ₹1.1 crore flat: How senior citizen won ITAT relief
A senior citizen in Navi Mumbai faced a ₹2.20 crore tax addition after the Income Tax Department treated two documents for the same flat as separate purchases. The ITAT granted relief, highlighting why joint ownership alone does not establish who funded a property and why payment records matter.
- 7 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 11:13am -
newMissed a life insurance premium payment? Here's when your policy can lapse and how to revive it
Missing a life insurance premium usually does not end cover immediately. A grace period is provided, post which the policy may lapse. Check revival process and other details.
- 9 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 9:56am -
newGold, silver prices today, 9 October: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata
Gold and silver prices today, 9 October: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities, along with MCX market updates.
- 9 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 9:25am -
newPFRDA chief on the next phase of NPS: more competition, assured income and wider access
PFRDA chief S. Ramann discusses the future of NPS, a proposed retirement income scheme, greater competition in annuities, NPS Swasthya, gig workers and grievance redressal.
- 10 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 9:00am -
new8th Pay Commission salary: How 3.833x vs 4x fitment factors could mean ₹3,006 monthly basic-pay gap
8th Pay Commission has yet to finalize fitment factor. Unions have sought 3.833x and 4x. For Level 1 employees with ₹18,000 basic pay, these imply revised basic salaries of ₹68,994 and ₹72,000, increases of ₹50,994 and ₹54,000, respectively, with a difference of ₹3,006 between the two estimates.
- 10 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 8:03am -
newPaying rent for yourself and parents? Know if you can claim HRA for more than one property
HRA tax exemption is available only under the old tax regime and applies to rent paid for the residential home an employee actually occupies. Here's whether you can claim HRA for two properties.
- 11 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 8:00am -
newInvesting in corporate bonds through OBPPs: How to read SEBI's new mutual fund-like credit risk-o-meter—experts explain
SEBI has introduced a new mutual fund-like Credit Risk-o-Meter to help investors understand the credit risk of corporate bonds and other debt instruments. The meter classifies them into six credit-risk levels, ranging from the lowest to very high risk of default. Here’s what investors should know.
- 17 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 1:55am -
newDiversified equity mutual funds in the red October 2026: Which schemes have negative YTD, 3- and 5-year CAGR returns?
Several diversified equity funds have delivered negative returns so far in 2026, but the picture changes sharply over longer periods. Here’s a look at funds in the red on a YTD, three-year and five-year basis, and what investors should consider.
- 19 hours ago 8 Oct 26, 11:55pm -

newBank delays your credit card closure, credit report correction or property documents? You are eligible for compensation
RBI rules may entitle customers to compensation when banks miss deadlines for services such as resolving failed digital transactions, closing credit cards, returning property documents or correcting credit reports. Compensation varies by case, from ₹100 per day to ₹5,000 per day.
- 19 hours ago 8 Oct 26, 11:43pm -
newKia Sonet owner wins consumer case over recurring DPF warnings, gets ₹10.99 lakh refund, ₹1 lakh compensation
The complainant bought a Kia Sonet HTX Diesel in March 2022 for around ₹13.69 lakh, including on-road costs. He later purchased an extended warranty that remained valid until March 2027.
- 19 hours ago 8 Oct 26, 11:29pm -
newPersonal loans jump 32% in Q1 FY27: How home, auto and consumer loans compare — and what borrowers should watch
Personal loans are growing much faster than home loans, but home finance remains the much larger credit category. Consumer durable and two-wheeler loans are also expanding. Here’s what the latest credit trends reveal about how Indians are borrowing and what consumers should watch.
- 19 hours ago 8 Oct 26, 11:13pm -
newTDS statements can be filed directly through TRACES portal: What changed from tax year 2026–27? Expert explains
TDS and TCS compliance has moved to an online filing setup from Tax Year 2026-27 onwards, changing how deductors submit quarterly statements. The process brings fresh forms, a separate compliance environment, and updated filing steps. Here’s what deductors need to know.
- 20 hours ago 8 Oct 26, 10:42pm -
newNRI home loan after RBI rate hike: Should borrowers increase down payment or retain overseas savings? Experts explain
Higher interest rates could push up EMIs on floating-rate home loans for NRIs.
- 20 hours ago 8 Oct 26, 10:38pm -
newRBI repo rate at 5.50%: Another 50 bps hike likely by March 2027 — which debt mutual funds suit 3–18 month horizons?
The RBI’s 25-bps repo rate hike has reshaped the outlook for debt-fund investors as bond yields rise and markets assess further rate moves. Here’s what investors should consider based on their 3-month, 12-month and 18-month investment horizons.
- 20 hours ago 8 Oct 26, 10:30pm -
newUPI MDR: Who decides ultimate implementation and enforcement of MDR caps? Any dedicated fund for small merchants?
India is considering delaying a 0.4% merchant discount rate on UPI transactions above ₹2,000 until January 2027. The postponement would give payment companies time to update systems and merchants time to prepare. Person-to-person payments and smaller merchant transactions would remain free.
- 22 hours ago 8 Oct 26, 8:33pm -
newOpened a demat account for your minor child? Know how investment income is taxed and reported in ITR
Opening a demat account for your minor child can raise questions about who pays tax on the income and where it should be reported. From clubbing rules and capital gains to ITR schedules and exemptions, here’s what parents need to know before filing.
- 22 hours ago 8 Oct 26, 8:31pm -
newParag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund: 1 stock exit, DLF sees major buying in September 2026 — key takeaways for investors
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund’s September portfolio shows a clear shift in select existing holdings, even as the fund exited only one stock. DLF saw the biggest increase, while major names continued to dominate the portfolio. What changed in the mutual fund’s latest portfolio?
- 23 hours ago 8 Oct 26, 7:21pm -
Mandatory 10% health insurance co-pay: What it means for policyholders
The General Insurance Council is reportedly considering a mandatory 10% co-pay in retail health insurance policies, potentially capped at ₹5 lakh per claim. Here’s what co-payment means, why it is being considered, and how it could affect senior citizens and other policyholders.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 6:22pm -
Vague ‘misrepresentation’ not enough to deny claims: Consumer court orders insurer to pay full ₹50 lakh to nominee
Insurer failed to provide sufficient evidence to justify claim rejection, Kurnool Consumer Commission says.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 6:04pm -
Gold ETFs: After a 5% fall in 2026, what price level offers a buying opportunity? Mutual fund investors take note
Gold prices have corrected sharply, but the fall may be creating an opportunity for investors. Here’s the key price level to watch for those considering investing in gold ETFs, along with the factors that could influence prices ahead.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 5:36pm -
RBI rate hike: What lies ahead for the economy
More rate hikes are coming. The question is how much
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 3:32pm -
GPF vs EPF: How provident fund advance withdrawal rules differ for government and private-sector employees
Government employees covered by GPF and eligible private-sector employees under EPF can access their savings before retirement, but the two schemes differ in how advances or withdrawals work. Here’s a look at the key differences in eligibility, withdrawal limits, repayment and other provisions.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 2:59pm -
RBI rate hike: How higher rates will impact your EMIs, FDs and debt funds
For borrowers, this would mean higher interest rates on home, vehicle and personal loans, while savers could benefit from better returns on fixed deposits.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 2:19pm -
EPFO pension after death: Can your spouse and children get your pension? Know eligibility, amount and rules
EPFO pension does not necessarily end after a pensioner’s death. Eligible spouses and children can claim family pension under EPS, with the spouse generally entitled to 50% and eligible children to 25% of the pension, subject to scheme conditions.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 2:14pm -
Your money, shown at one place: What RBI’s new AA measures mean
The expanded consolidated account statement will include bank deposits, while account aggregator interoperability aims to make financial-data sharing simpler.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 2:01pm -
₹50 lakh income-tax case: ITAT quashes reassessment after tax department issued notice beyond the legal deadline
A Surat ITAT ruling has quashed reassessment proceedings involving a ₹50 lakh IDS disclosure after finding the tax department’s section 148 notice was time-barred. The case also involved a bank error that delayed part of the taxpayer’s tax payment.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 12:39pm -
UPI MDR rollout delayed? 0.4% fee on payments above ₹2,000 may start in January 2027
UPI MDR rollout may be delayed from October 15 to January 2027, giving merchants and payment firms more time to prepare. The proposed 0.4% fee applies to eligible UPI merchant payments above ₹2,000, while consumers remain exempt.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 12:04pm -
IRDAI insurance commission proposal: Could lower distributor payouts make insurance harder to access in smaller towns?
IRDAI’s proposed changes to insurance distributor commissions could reshape how policies are sold in smaller towns. Intermediaries warn that lower payouts may make low-ticket policies less viable and affect access to local advisors for first-time buyers.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 10:46am -

Live Mint - Companies

newPOP partners with LazyPay to launch POPchop: How the new 'pay in instalments' feature works and who can use it
POP has launched a buy-now-pay-later feature developed with LazyPay that lets eligible customers split POPshop purchases into three monthly payments. Details here.
- 3 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 3:16pm -
newSAP India challenges order to restore software services to Nayara Energy
The German tech giant is contesting a Delhi High Court ruling that barred it from citing EU sanctions against Russian owner Rosneft to halt critical IT maintenance for the energy major.
- 4 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 2:13pm -
newInvestors cheer TCS Q2 report card despite slowest growth in three years
The company’s shares surged nearly 6% on Friday as investors backed its strategy to prioritize market share and AI deal pipelines over operating margins.
- 4 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 2:07pm -
newFlipkart said to weigh $2 bn Esop buyout for current employees in early 2027 amid IPO uncertainty
Former employees to be considered in a separate Esop round later.
- 5 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 1:41pm -
newLinkedIn overhauls employee bonuses: What changes from 2027
LinkedIn will base annual bonuses for eligible employees entirely on individual performance starting in fiscal year 2027, replacing its current formula that gives equal weight to company and individual results.
- 6 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 12:40pm -
newMusk loses trillionaire status; Jensen Huang, Larry Ellison lose $15 bn amid IT stock sell-off | Who lost how much
Musk loses trillionaire status again; Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, Larry Ellison lose $15 billion amid IT stock sell-off
- 8 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 10:53am -
newTCS' first reaction to US green card suspension: ‘We don’t expect an impact as…’
TCS said it will comply with any US Department of Labor directive on the suspension of the PERM green card program. The company said its US hiring focuses on local talent and that the suspension is unlikely to affect its workforce strategy or customer engagements.
- 9 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 9:09am -
newDifferences among daughter, son emerge in the TVS family
A dispute over ownership and family assets has emerged between TVS heirs Lakshmi Venu and Venu Sudarshan. Lakshmi’s side says a 2024 agreement only covered brand rights, not a financial settlement, and that she is entitled to an equal share under succession law. Their mother is trying to mediate.
- 10 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 9:00am -
newOpenAI’s revenue run rate is $20 billion lower than reported: Why it matters for the Anthropic IPO race
OpenAI’s September annualised revenue was nearly $50 billion, below media reports of about $70 billion. The gap reflects different accounting methods: Anthropic counts sales through cloud partners, while OpenAI does not.
- 10 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 8:04am -
newUnited Airlines CEO Scott Kirby’s daily routine: 8.5 hours of sleep, 3 hours of reading and a 5-minute lunch
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, 59, says he sleeps for 8.5 hours, reads for three hours daily and limits meetings to four hours. The airline executive also averages more than 20,000 steps a day and prioritises family time despite frequent travel.
- 11 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 7:23am -
newMicrosoft says ‘vast majority’ of US employees are Americans, defends H-1B hiring amid green card freeze
Microsoft defended its hiring practices after the US suspended it from the PERM green-card programme, saying most US employees are American and 80% of about 6,000 recent H-1B applications were for existing employees.
- 11 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 7:08am -
newUS tries to dig up Indians' green card journey, but few are on that path
Data shows Indian IT companies collectively received fewer than 1,400, or less than 2%, of the 117,849 permanent labour requests filed between October 2024 and September 2025.
- 13 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 6:00am -
newAustralias Maas enters trading halt after Nvidia-backed Firmus shelves $5 billion IPO plan
MAAS GRP HLDG-SHARES/FIRMUS:Australia's Maas enters trading halt after Nvidia-backed Firmus shelves $5 billion IPO plan
- 13 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 5:50am -
newOpenAI’s Revenue Run Rate Nears $50 Billion, Less Than Reported
OpenAI is on track to generate annualized revenue of roughly $50 billion based on its current performance, according to people familiar with the matter, an uptick from the prior year but less than some recently reported estimates for the ChatGPT maker.
- 18 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 12:27am -
newTCS posts slowest Q2 growth in three years as demand stays muted
TCS reported 0.2% sequential revenue growth in July–September quarter, beating analyst expectations but marking its slowest second-quarter growth in three years.
- 19 hours ago 8 Oct 26, 11:23pm -

newGreat Indian Festival to ‘break previous records’ as early deals see 35-40% growth: Amazon India executive | Exclusive
Amazon India expects its Great Indian Festival 2026 to set new records, after early deals grew 35–40%. The company expanded Amazon Now to 120 cities, increased fulfilment capacity by nearly 50%, added logistics facilities and created 160,000 seasonal jobs, its top executive in India said.
- 20 hours ago 8 Oct 26, 10:58pm -
newAmitabh Bachchan’s granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda launches venture arm to invest in AI, space, clean energy
Announcing the venture on social media, Navya said she had been working on the initiative for some time before making it public.
- 20 hours ago 8 Oct 26, 10:38pm -
newSmirnoff Ice enters India as United Spirits bets on ready-to-drink market
The company has introduced two variants - Smirnoff Ice and Smirnoff Ice Max - with alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4% and 8%, respectively, in flavours including Jamun, Cranberry and Citrus. To begin with, the company has started sales in Goa, Bengaluru and Mumbai.
- 22 hours ago 8 Oct 26, 8:59pm -
newTCS Q2 Results: Net profit up 11% as AI deal flow slowly picks up
TCS Q2 Results 2026-27: Net profit of India's largest IT services firm rose 15% to ₹13,884 crore, on the back of revenue that increased 11% to ₹73,188 crore.
- 22 hours ago 8 Oct 26, 8:40pm -
newDailyObjects raises ₹332 crore led by Xponentia, others at ₹1,050 crore valuation
The fundraise marks a new phase in DailyObjects’s growth journey, enabling it to scale its retail presence, deepen its product and R&D capabilities, strengthen brand building and evaluate opportunities in global markets
- 23 hours ago 8 Oct 26, 7:10pm -
newHoneywell to accelerate engine deliveries to HAL for trainer aircraft
Honeywell will deliver 16 engines to HAL by mid-2027, potentially easing a key bottleneck that has delayed production of the Indian Air Force’s HTT-40 trainer aircraft.
- 23 hours ago 8 Oct 26, 7:03pm -
newThis Indian company ranks among Forbes’ top 50 companies for women: See who else made the list
Companies needed to have a significant international presence to be considered for the ranking. For example, they had to operate in at least two of six continental regions.
- 24 hours ago 8 Oct 26, 6:59pm -
TCS Q2 results 2026: Top 13 highlights from Sept quarter - Google Gemini, Honeywell Tech, Aareal Bank, Vodafone and more
TCS announced 13 key initiatives in Q2, including partnerships with Porsche, Best Buy, Honeywell, Aareal Bank and Vodafone. It also launched Google Gemini centres, AI labs, an agentic AI platform for drug development and custom SoC design services.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 6:30pm -
TCS Q2 results 2026: Important announcements from IT giant on Porsche AG partnership, AI Capability Center from Best Buy
TCS announced a five-year partnership with Porsche, including an AI Mobility Centre of Excellence and MHP acquisition. It will also transition Best Buy’s India GCC into an AI Capability Center, expanding its AI-led business.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 5:40pm -
The second coming: From credit roots, Shriram Group now eyes an equities empire
Beyond truck loans and balance sheets, Shriram Group is chasing India’s retail investing boom. Can an 89-year-old founder's legacy and a high-touch ground network beat Silicon Valley-style discount apps? We take a deep dive into the conglomerate’s high-stakes bet.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 5:01pm -
Mint Explainer | Why is Elon Musk’s Starlink at war with Indian telecom giants?
Elon Musk claims Indian ‘oligarchs’ are stalling Starlink’s launch, deepening a fierce battle with Jio and Airtel over spectrum allocation and market control.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 4:24pm -
SK Finance’s early backers eye part exits to Neo, Kenro in ₹400 crore deal
Neo Secondaries Fund and Kenro Capital are expected to pick up a combined ₹400 crore stake in SK Finance as long-term investors TPG and Norwest explore partial exits.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 1:30pm -
Bharti Airtel's Sunil Bharti Mittal backs Jio's public listing, says ‘looking forward to a very successful IPO’
At the India Mobile Congress, Bharti Airtel's Sunil Bharti Mittal commented on the upcoming Jio IPO. Here's what he said.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 11:53am -
Tech start-up Eloelo launches Dolphin AI for video creation
Eloelo Group launches Dolphin AI, a game-changing video creation and editing platform, aimed at transforming India from a content consumer to an exporter.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 11:51am -
‘Absolutely false,’ Musk hits back at Starlink ‘militants’ claims | Key things he has said about India operations
Elon Musk said that Starlink's satellite beams are off over India, countering claims of militants using the service. Meanwhile, the Indian government said that demonstrating compliance with security norms is an absolute requirement for every satcom licensee in the country.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 11:42am -
Creators are changing fashion shopping. Myntra is going all in
Myntra aims to outpace the growth of India's social-commerce market by enhancing product discovery through video content.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 11:14am -
Amazon layoffs: ‘Who’s next?’ Employees turn to Slack over severance, jobs, medical leave after fresh cuts
Amazon confirmed job cuts affecting fewer than 1,000 employees across various teams. This follows a larger layoff of 30,000 jobs last year. The reductions come amid CEO Andy Jassy's plans for a $220 billion AI investment, while the company seeks to better structure its Stores business.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 9:09am -
Elon Musk loses $21 billion after SpaceX stock falls: Is he still a trillionaire?
Elon Musk's net worth dropped by over $21 billion to $1.03 trillion after SpaceX shares fell 2%. He remains the world's richest person. SpaceX is seeking to raise $40 billion for AI chip purchases amid rising credit risks, with a potential deal led by Apollo expected to close in 2027.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 7:37am -
Lava, Optiemus among firms eyeing smartphone brand incentives
Companies said to be seeking Meity’s incentives include electronics manufacturers Dixon Technologies and Optiemus Infracom, and electronics brands Lava, Mivi, Boltt and CMF.
- 2 days ago 8 Oct 26, 6:00am -
Hertz Lenders Team Up With Advisers as Possible Debt Fight Looms
Creditors to Hertz Global Holdings Inc. are organizing across at least two groups, bracing for potential negotiations with the car rental company over its billions of dollars of debt that comes due over the next few years, according to people familiar with the matter.
- 2 days ago 8 Oct 26, 12:31am -

Google: India Business News

newGold rises over 1% as dollar, Treasury yields ease; set for weekly gains - Investing.com
Gold rises over 1% as dollar, Treasury yields ease; set for weekly gains Investing.comGold adds over 1% on easing oil prices, softer dollar ReutersGold price prediction: Gold rate witnesses volatile October, check prices to target for bullion precious m The Economic TimesGold rises, silver falls as strong bond auction tempers yield pressure - Kitco PM Report KitcoUBS flags level in gold prices where dip buyers will likely emerge Investing.com
- 4 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 2:27pm -
newVinfast Onboards 50+ Dealers in India for Electric Two-Wheeler Business - BikeAdvice
Vinfast Onboards 50+ Dealers in India for Electric Two-Wheeler Business BikeAdviceVinFast India Signs Letters Of Intent With First 50+ E-Motorcycle Dealers, Expanding Network To 15 States And 34 Cities VinFast IndiaVinfast takes first step towards entering Indian two-wheeler market Autocar IndiaVinFast E-Motorcycles Move Closer to India Launch With 50+ Dealers BikeWaleVinFast Electric Scooters India Launch Nears - LoIs Signed With 50+ Dealers RushLane
- 4 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 2:21pm -
newMEA says U.S. green card suspension measures do not advance shared India-U.S. ambitions - The Hindu
MEA says U.S. green card suspension measures do not advance shared India-U.S. ambitions The HinduTrump's bid to curb techies may end up benefiting India The Economic TimesTrump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program CGTNZoho's Sridhar Vembu Urges Indians To 'Come Back' After US Green Card Crackdown: 'Let's Build' NDTV‘Deeply offensive’: India hits back at JD Vance over H-1B visa remarks Gulf News
- 5 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 1:35pm -
newWhy is stock market up today? 'Good Friday' for Sensex, Nifty - 5 biggest contributors to D-Street party - TradingView
Why is stock market up today? 'Good Friday' for Sensex, Nifty - 5 biggest contributors to D-Street party TradingViewStock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Sensex Closes 879 Points Higher, Investors' Wealth Increases By Rs 3.6 Lakh Crore NDTVStock markets rebound in early trade led by TCS, other IT firms The HinduStock Market Today Highlights: BSE Sensex jumps over 1000 points, Nifty50 climbs above 22,550 The Times of IndiaIndia shares higher at close of trade; Nifty 50 up 1.30% In…
- 5 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 1:18pm -
newStarlink: Why Elon Musk is taking on Mukesh Ambani and Jio over satellite internet - BBC
Starlink: Why Elon Musk is taking on Mukesh Ambani and Jio over satellite internet BBCElon Musk alleges ‘oligarch’ interference in Starlink’s India launch The Hindu‘Lot of talk about one company’: Centre tells satcom firms to meet security norms amid Musk's Starlink row The Times of India"India Doesn't Allow Monopoly In Any Sector": Minister On Musk's Claims NDTV‘Left or Right’: BJP questions Rahul Gandhi on Starlink row as Musk questions Ambani’s India influence T…
- 6 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 12:12pm -
newExclusive: Apple cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders due to soft demand - Nikkei Asia
Exclusive: Apple cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders due to soft demand Nikkei AsiaCostly iPhone 18 Pro Faces A Reality Check? Apple Cuts Orders As Demand Cools NDTVApple cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders due to soft demand, Nikkei Asia reports ReutersApple Shares Dip After Report Says It’s Cutting iPhone 18 Pro Component Orders ForbesApple cuts iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max component orders as high chip costs soften demand, says report The Times of India
- 7 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 11:28am -
newJio IPO is ‘biggest move’ and ‘huge responsibility’ towards Indian shareholders: Akash Ambani - The Times of India
Jio IPO is ‘biggest move’ and ‘huge responsibility’ towards Indian shareholders: Akash Ambani The Times of IndiaReliance Jio IPO: Likely price band for India's biggest listing revealed. Check details The Economic TimesJio's $60-Billion Haircut: A Crashing Market, a Musk Post and a Roadshow on the Rocks BW BusinessworldJio IPO: After winning India’s telecom war, cloud and AI drive its next growth phase FirstpostJio Platforms IPO: Price band at Rs 1,065-1,119, Issue may raise…
- 7 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 11:03am -
newWhy Ahmedabad's Gen Z Is Paying Up To Rs 15,000 For IV Drips Ahead Of Navratri - NDTV
Why Ahmedabad's Gen Z Is Paying Up To Rs 15,000 For IV Drips Ahead Of Navratri NDTVNavratri glow or health risk? What to know about IV skin brightening drips The Indian ExpressIV drips add glow, energy to garba nights The Times of IndiaIV drip for skin glow: What is it, how it works and are there any side effects CNBC TV18‘Doping For Garba’: Ahmedabad Gen Z Turns To IV Drips For Energy; Internet Says ‘If Your Stamina Can’t Handle Falguni Pathak…’ | Viral News News18
- 8 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 10:40am -
newIndia withdraws bank tax benefit on gold, silver, platinum imports - Reuters
India withdraws bank tax benefit on gold, silver, platinum imports ReutersIndia Scraps Key Tax Relief for Gold Imports, Raising Costs Bloomberg.comGold, silver imports by banks, nominated agencies to attract 3% IGST The HinduGovt withdraws key bank tax benefit on gold, silver and platinum imports The Economic TimesBanks paying 3% IGST on gold imports since April 2026, says Revenue Secretary TradingView
- 8 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 10:40am -
newDifferences among daughter, son emerge in the TVS family - Livemint
Differences among daughter, son emerge in the TVS family LivemintSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 10 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 9:00am -
newTCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech: Nifty IT rallies over 3% despite US suspending eight firms from green-card programme - Upstox
TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech: Nifty IT rallies over 3% despite US suspending eight firms from green-card programme UpstoxIndian shares rise, end longest weekly losing streak in 25 years ReutersInfosys, TCS, Wipro and other IT stocks rise up to 4%. Here are 3 important triggers to watch The Economic TimesHere's why IT investors brushed aside US' PERM suspension Moneycontrol.comThe big gainers today... Rediff
- 10 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 8:42am -
newTop 10 Best-Selling Cars in India – September 2026: Maruti Baleno Takes No. 1 Spot, Tata Nexon and Punch Follow - Autopunditz
Top 10 Best-Selling Cars in India – September 2026: Maruti Baleno Takes No. 1 Spot, Tata Nexon and Punch Follow AutopunditzMaruti Baleno Surpasses 25,000 Units Sales Milestone CarWaleTop 5 Best-Selling SUVs In India MotorOctaneNew Maruti Baleno Crosses 25,000 Units In Its First Month Cartoq
- 10 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 8:30am -
newForeign investors sell Rs 13,000 crore in equities on Oct 8, second-highest outflow of 2026 - Moneycontrol.com
Foreign investors sell Rs 13,000 crore in equities on Oct 8, second-highest outflow of 2026 Moneycontrol.comRs 13,000 Crore Blow In 1 Day: What's Driving Foreign Investors Out Of India NDTVD-St Exit Rush! Sectors that saw sharpest FII selloff in 2nd half of September The Economic TimesHow Much Did FPIs Sell In September? RediffFPI selling accelerates in October; Rs.31,000 crore withdrawn in 4 sessions: What's next for Indian stock market? TradingView
- 11 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 7:55am -
newTrading Plan: Can Nifty 50, Bank Nifty rebound sharply after a day of heavy selling? - Moneycontrol.com

- 11 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 7:38am -
newModi wants India to power the AI age. Residents are pushing back - Reuters
Modi wants India to power the AI age. Residents are pushing back ReutersSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 11 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 7:35am -

newStock Market Today: All You Need To Know Going Into Trade On Oct 9 - NDTV Profit
Stock Market Today: All You Need To Know Going Into Trade On Oct 9 NDTV ProfitDay Trading Guide for October 9, 2026: Intraday supports, resistances for Nifty50 stocks BusinessLineQuote on Pre Market Comment 09th October 2026 by Hitesh Tailor Technical Research Analyst at Choice Broking Investment Guru IndiaStock Market Today: Nifty near 18-month low; Anil Singhvi flags key support levels Zee BusinessTrade setup for Oct 9: Can NIFTY50 defend 22,200 levels on Friday? Upstox
- 13 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 6:00am -
newRates Spark: Don’t get too comfortable - Forex Factory
Rates Spark: Don’t get too comfortable Forex FactoryUS 10-year Treasury yield risks hitting 6% for first time since 2000, Pimco's Ivascyn tells FT ReutersTreasury yields steady as Trump strikes diplomatic tone on Iran ahead of midterms CNBCWhat if US bond yields hit 6%? Prashant Jain flags the risk to his bullish call Moneycontrol.comStock Market News, Oct. 7, 2026: Treasury Yields Retreat After Strong Auction, Dow Slips WSJ
- 15 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 3:17am -
newVivek Ramaswamy’s Nuclear Startup Raises at $1.9 Billion Value - Bloomberg.com
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Nuclear Startup Raises at $1.9 Billion Value Bloomberg.comSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 17 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 1:36am -
newFired OpenAI safety researchers dispute misconduct claims, warn of chilling effect - TechCrunch
Fired OpenAI safety researchers dispute misconduct claims, warn of chilling effect TechCrunchOpenAI tells the world why it fired three of its top researchers; writes open letter saying, ‘Our internal investigation uncovered…’ The Times of IndiaFired OpenAI employees raise concerns over AI safety, monitoring Fox NewsFired researchers accuse OpenAI of 'chilling' safety efforts The HinduFired OpenAI researchers say they were let go for 'prioritising safety' BBC
- 17 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 1:34am -
newTrump Awards Elon Musk National Medal Of Science (Photos) - Forbes
Trump Awards Elon Musk National Medal Of Science (Photos) ForbesAmerica First, powered by foreign talent; five of six tech execs honored by Trump were born outside US The Times of IndiaTrump awarding medals to Musk, Dell, Nadella and other tech execs at science summit CNBCAMD CEO Lisa Su Receives National Medal of Science AMDTrump hosts awards party for tech billionaires, almost as if he doesn’t care about ordinary Americans The Guardian
- 18 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 12:53am -
newGoogle brings agentic AI to Gemini, starting with businesses - TechCrunch
Google brings agentic AI to Gemini, starting with businesses TechCrunchGoogle Cloud introduces Gemini agent for work as AI race heats up ReutersBMO is bullish on this Magnificent 7 stock after enterprise AI agent launch Investing.com IndiaGoogle Launches ‘Universal’ Gemini AI Agent for Workplace Bloomberg.comGoogle Cloud launches universal ‘Gemini Agent’ with deep app integration The Times of India
- 19 hours ago 8 Oct 26, 11:48pm -
newAnthropic changes usage policy to ban model abuse and election interference - TechCrunch
Anthropic changes usage policy to ban model abuse and election interference TechCrunchAnthropic bans users from ‘needless abusive or cruel behavior’ towards Claude The GuardianAnthropic Moves Us One Step Closer to Making ‘Clanker’ a Slur GizmodoAnthropic bans ‘abusive or cruel behavior’ toward Claude The VergeAnthropic is updating its Claude usage policy for the first time after almost a year, may start 'banning' users who ... The Times of India
- 19 hours ago 8 Oct 26, 11:46pm -
newMusk Loses Trillionaire Status As SpaceX And Tesla Drop Wipes Out $36 Billion - Forbes
Musk Loses Trillionaire Status As SpaceX And Tesla Drop Wipes Out $36 Billion ForbesNvidia hits record $5.65 trillion as SpaceX seeks $40 billion to buy its AI chips CTechExclusive | Oracle, Broadcom and SpaceX Seek Blockbuster Debt Deals to Pay for AI Chips WSJSpaceX seeks $40 billion financing to buy Nvidia chips, sources say ReutersApollo, banks in talks to finance SpaceX's $40 billion Nvidia GPU purchase CNBC
- 19 hours ago 8 Oct 26, 11:11pm -
newFed's Waller: More hikes needed, but there is 'flexibility' about the pace - Reuters
Fed's Waller: More hikes needed, but there is 'flexibility' about the pace ReutersFed Minutes Signal Further Rate Increase This Year, but No Urgency for October Hike WSJFed’s Waller sees additional rate hikes to get inflation down faster Yahoo FinanceFOMC minutes show the Fed ready to hike again in 2026 as AI buildout replaces tariffs as main driver of core prices KitcoFed Minutes Signal More Tightening Amid Mixed Inflation Data Investing.com India
- 21 hours ago 8 Oct 26, 9:03pm -
newNPCI likely to announce UPI MDR postponement today after Steering Committee meeting - Moneycontrol.com
NPCI likely to announce UPI MDR postponement today after Steering Committee meeting Moneycontrol.comIndia considers delaying UPI payment fee rollout, sources say ReutersMDR on UPI may now take effect in January 2027 The Times of IndiaTextile merchants stage protest against UPI charge move in Kochi The HinduWhy the Modi Government Must Withdraw the Upcoming UPI Fees TheWire.in
- 21 hours ago 8 Oct 26, 9:02pm -
newOpenAI Pulls Three AI-Generated Math Papers Over Sign Error - AI Weekly
OpenAI Pulls Three AI-Generated Math Papers Over Sign Error AI WeeklySharing AI progress in mathematics OpenAIIs this the ‘mathocalypse’? Why OpenAI’s latest results dump has left mathematicians in shock The ConversationAI Solved One Math Problem and Everyone Freaked Out. It Just Cracked Hundreds More. WSJOpenAI mistranslated mathematics into code for its Navier-Stokes proof New Scientist
- 23 hours ago 8 Oct 26, 7:30pm -
HDFC's next CEO set to be India's highest-paid bank chief - Reuters
HDFC's next CEO set to be India's highest-paid bank chief ReutersHDFC Bank’s Anup Bagchi set to become highest-paid CEO among private peers MSNAs HDFC Bank CEO, Anup Bagchi set for 36 crore target pay The Times of IndiaAnup & Anup: The new chiefs facing execution tests at HDFC, Kotak Forbes IndiaCan a new CEO solve HDFC Bank's problems? Finshots
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 6:05pm -
TCS Q2 results: Net profit rises 15% to Rs 13,884 crore, revenue up 11% - The Times of India
TCS Q2 results: Net profit rises 15% to Rs 13,884 crore, revenue up 11% The Times of IndiaInternational Growth and Strategic Wins Underpin TCS’ Q2 Tata Consultancy ServicesTCS Q2 net up 15% to ₹13,884 cr, AI revenue crosses $3 bn; board approves ₹12 dividend The HinduTCS’s Annualised AI Revenue Crosses $3.1 Billion, Tops 10% of Total Revenue Analytics India MagazineTCS shares jump 4% after Q2 results. What are Goldman Sachs, Nomura, others saying? The Economic Times
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 5:05pm -
Indian manufacturing’s moment may finally have arrived - The Economist
Indian manufacturing’s moment may finally have arrived The EconomistManufacturing sentiment improves in Q2 The Economic TimesFactory output rebounds in Q2FY27, but risks to recovery remain: Ficci Business StandardIndia Manufacturing PMI Rises To 55.1 In September, Highest In Seven Months KNN IndiaFICCI Survey Shows Manufacturing Sentiment Rebounding in Q2 FY27 The Policy Edge
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 4:55pm -
Sensex hits a three-year low amid rising crude prices, reaction to RBI policy - The Hindu
Sensex hits a three-year low amid rising crude prices, reaction to RBI policy The HinduRs 30 lakh crore wiped out! What will it take for bulls to recover from a 6-week selling rut? The Economic TimesSensex tumbles 1,045 points, Nifty ends near 22,230 on crude surge, RBI rate hike Telegraph IndiaHow should investors navigate the current market volatility? The Times of IndiaMarkets crash: Is this a perfect storm or just panic? Forbes India
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 4:39pm -
Samsung is reportedly cutting smartphone production as memory costs soar - Android Central
Samsung is reportedly cutting smartphone production as memory costs soar Android CentralAI chip boom pushes Samsung profits to record $80bn BBCSamsung flags $80 billion profit on AI boom, highest quarterly for any tech company ReutersSamsung Electronics Announces Earnings Guidance for Third Quarter 2026 Samsung Global NewsroomSamsung analysis: record Q3 profit, but growth pace slows By Investing.com Investing.com India
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 4:22pm -
Owner of Empire cybercrime market gets 40 years in prison - BleepingComputer
Owner of Empire cybercrime market gets 40 years in prison BleepingComputerDark web overlord faces 40 years in jail, cybercrime empire saw $430 million in deals India TodayDarknet kingpin forfeits 1,230 BTC and receives 40-year term over $430M illicit market CoinDeskDark web drug market operator sentenced 40 years, forfeits $101M in bitcoin. PluangDark Web Marketplace Co-Founder Gets 40 Years In Prison Law360
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 3:59pm -
‘Time has come for AI regulation’, says Vaishnaw; government to release consultation paper - The Indian Express
‘Time has come for AI regulation’, says Vaishnaw; government to release consultation paper The Indian ExpressAI regulations: Consultation paper in a month; safety, deepfakes among key focus areas, says Vaishnaw The HinduGovernment To Release AI Consultation Paper Within A Month: Ashwini Vaishnaw NDTVIndia needs stronger data access framework, AI skilling push: MeitY Secretary S Krishnan ET Enterprise AIIndia steps up AI regulation push with consultation paper likely next month. D…
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 2:34pm -
PM Modi inaugurates IMC 2026; says 5G connectivity reaches every district - News On AIR
PM Modi inaugurates IMC 2026; says 5G connectivity reaches every district News On AIRPM Modi calls for global cooperation on cybercrime, cyber fraud The HinduFrom 20 Minutes To 2: What India's 10x Faster 5G Speed Means For You NDTVIndia is moving towards an end-to | Akashvani News News On AIRPM inaugurates 10th edition of India Mobile Congress PM India
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 2:26pm -
Vedanta board clears first interim dividend for FY27 at ₹5 per share; check record date, other details - Upstox
Vedanta board clears first interim dividend for FY27 at ₹5 per share; check record date, other details UpstoxVedanta Declares Rs 5 Interim Dividend Post-Demerger Rediff MoneyWizVedanta declares first interim dividend of ₹5 a share BusinessLineVedanta dividend countdown: Anil Agarwal-led company to consider first FY27 payout on October 8 The Economic TimesVedanta announces Rs 5 per share dividend, sets October 14 as record date The Economic Times
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 1:29pm -
6 ‘Buy’ recommendations by Jefferies, with 44% to 56% upside potential - The Financial Express
6 ‘Buy’ recommendations by Jefferies, with 44% to 56% upside potential The Financial ExpressJefferies favours largecap stocks, sees value in banks, NBFCs and real estate despite FII selling CNBC TV18Large-caps regain favour as oil, bond yields fuel rate-hike worries Business StandardRIL, Bharti Airtel, largecap banks, power stocks: Jefferies’ top picks as rate hike cycle begins Business TodayKey facts: RELIANCE — ₹1,530 target; Jefferies raises weight; Banks TradingView
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 1:13pm -
India’s rate hike a loud warning shot for Modinomics - Asia Times
India’s rate hike a loud warning shot for Modinomics Asia TimesUPSC Mains Current Affairs for 8 October 2026 Vajiram & RaviRate rises: Editorial on the RBI’s response to inflation and rupee depreciation Telegraph IndiaRepo Rate Hike: Impact On Loans, FDs RediffRBI may deliver another 50 bps of rate hikes through February 2027: Analysts ET Government
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 12:58pm -
The Indian billionaire investing in Trump's refinery project is also buying more Venezuelan crude - CNBC
The Indian billionaire investing in Trump's refinery project is also buying more Venezuelan crude CNBCReliance Drives India’s Venezuela Oil Imports to 7-Year High Bloomberg.comReliance Drives India's Venezuelan Oil Imports to Seven-Year High Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comIndia Emerges as a Key Energy Partner for Venezuela EIN NewsIndia hikes Venezuelan oil imports to 7-year high Briefs Finance
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 12:55pm -
Hormuz Tanker Traffic Hits Two-Month Low as Attacks Surge - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
Hormuz Tanker Traffic Hits Two-Month Low as Attacks Surge Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comThe world is facing an almighty LNG crunch The EconomistIran scales up Hormuz attacks, raising pressure on Trump as midterms near The Washington PostBrent Holds Above $100 as Hormuz Tanker Traffic Hits Two-Month Low Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comPoten Webinar – Winter LNG Market Forecasts Without Middle East Gulf Volumes Poten & Partners
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 12:30pm -
AI startup Manus raises $500 million in first funding round since Meta breakup - CNBC
AI startup Manus raises $500 million in first funding round since Meta breakup CNBCAI startup Manus secures over $500 million funding as it resumes independent operations ET CIOButterfly Effect Pte. Ltd. announced that it has received $500 million in funding from Boyu Capital Group Management Ltd., IDG Ventures, Tencent Holdings Limited, HongShan Capital Advisors Limited, ZhenFund Inc. marketscreener.comManus raises more than $500 million after Meta exit ReutersManus Raises More Than…
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 12:02pm -
Amazon India layoffs: Pink slips handed to employees across retail, customer service functions - The Economic Times
Amazon India layoffs: Pink slips handed to employees across retail, customer service functions The Economic TimesAmazon Layoffs: Fresh Job Cuts Hit India Amid 'Great Indian Festival' Sale NDTVAmazon India lays off 130 employees; 400 affected in three rounds this yr The Times of IndiaAmazon makes fresh job cuts, mainly in retail division The HinduAmazon employees hit by fresh job cuts across several teams Business Insider
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 11:50am -
Tensorlake npm Package Compromised to Deliver Shai-Hulud Credential-Stealing Worm - The Hacker News
Tensorlake npm Package Compromised to Deliver Shai-Hulud Credential-Stealing Worm The Hacker News“Shai-Hulud: Here We Go Again” – “tensorlake” npm Package Hit With Malware OX SecurityTensorlake npm Package Compromised: A Worm With a Hostage Token That Wipes Your Machine If You Revoke It StepSecurityShai-Hulud worm burrowed into AI platform Tensorlake’s npm SDK Techzine GlobalTensorlake npm package compromised in supply chain attack SC Media
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 11:16am -
New electric car 'make or break for Jaguar' - BBC
New electric car 'make or break for Jaguar' BBCJaguar’s new car is its last shot at survival The EconomistJaguar unveils $130,000 electric vehicle two years after controversial rebrand CNBCJaguar’s new electric car is a high-stakes bet on a whole new aesthetic CNNJaguar unveils Type 01 | 1016 BHP, 720 km range Team-BHP
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 10:38am -
Electric Car Sales Sep 2026 - Tata, Mahindra, MG, VinFast, Kia, Maruti, BYD, Hyundai, BMW - RushLane
Electric Car Sales Sep 2026 - Tata, Mahindra, MG, VinFast, Kia, Maruti, BYD, Hyundai, BMW RushLaneElectric Two-Wheeler Sales Sep 2026: TVS, Bajaj, Ather, Vida, Ola BikeAdviceTwo-Wheeler Retail Sales Rise 33% in September 2026; Honda Leads, TVS Gains Strongly AutopunditzElectric passenger vehicle sales grow 95% YoY in Sep 2026 Team-BHPe3W sales surge 40% in September; market share rises to 64.9% BusinessLine
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 8:07am -
Stocks to watch, Oct 8: Tata Power, TCS, Tata Steel, Senco Gold, PC Jeweller, Eveready Industries, Jubilant FoodWorks - Upstox
Stocks to watch, Oct 8: Tata Power, TCS, Tata Steel, Senco Gold, PC Jeweller, Eveready Industries, Jubilant FoodWorks UpstoxStocks in news: TCS, Adani Enterprises, Ola Electric, HCL Tech, Tata Power and Varun Beverages The Economic TimesMarket Pulse: Key triggers to watch before the October 8 trading session CNBC TV18Buzzing Stocks: Senco Gold, Fino Payments Bank gain 8-13% on strong business updates; RPP Infra hits... Moneycontrol.comStocks in Focus: Tata Power, HCL Technologies, an…
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 8:06am -
Oil rises 4% on revived Middle East worries, Hurricane Isaias supply disruption - Reuters
Oil rises 4% on revived Middle East worries, Hurricane Isaias supply disruption ReutersOil Prices Fall Back As Supply Optimism Outweighs Conflict, Storm Risks WSJOil prices jump amid record tanker attacks in Hormuz CNNOil prices jump as Iran steps up tanker attacks, hurricane threatens U.S. Gulf production CNBCOil prices jump 5% on Middle East tensions and US hurricane threat The Guardian
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 6:55am -
Veteran analyst aggressively resets Micron stock target on 3-5 year run - TheStreet
Veteran analyst aggressively resets Micron stock target on 3-5 year run TheStreetMicron price analysis: DA Davidson sets Street-high $3,000 target By Investing.com Investing.com IndiaMicron’s Quarterly NAND Revenue Jumped 526%. Here’s Where the Stock Could Go by 2031 TIKR.comMicron Stocks Fall Over 2% Despite Samsung's 783% Profit Surge TradingViewWhy Micron (MU) might be well poised for a surge FXStreet
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 6:33am -
Shares slip as oil jumps and bond yields stay high - Reuters
Shares slip as oil jumps and bond yields stay high ReutersStocks meander as AI spending worries, elevated yields weigh By Reuters Investing.comGlobal Market Today: Asian stocks drop on tech jitters, oil edges lower The Economic TimesMenu de saison: Profits for the few, pressure for the rest FXStreetMarket Quick Take - AI revenue doubts hit chipmakers, oil and yields drop - 09 October 2026 Saxo
- 2 days ago 8 Oct 26, 6:27am -
South Korean banks were likely hacked by a China-based actor with an AI agent, CrowdStrike says - Reuters
South Korean banks were likely hacked by a China-based actor with an AI agent, CrowdStrike says ReutersChinese developer makes ARTEX AI agent closed-source after Korean bank hack ReutersChina-based suspect used AI tools in South Korean bank hacks, says CrowdStrike The HinduChinese FM rejects CrowdStrike hacking claims, urges global AI cybersecurity rules Global TimesHackers Use Chinese AI Tool to Hit South Korean Banks, Exposing New Risk WSJ
- 2 days ago 8 Oct 26, 5:34am -
Kpler Suspects Gulf Producers Are Paying Iran for Safe Passage - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
Kpler Suspects Gulf Producers Are Paying Iran for Safe Passage Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comThe Hormuz bonus: Sailor salaries soar for transits amid Iran war Al JazeeraShippers Are Offering Sailors Up to $25,000 a Trip to Sneak Oil Out of the Gulf WSJSupertanker Rates Hit Record $1.4 Million a Day Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com$100,000 salary, $50,000 bonus: Hormuz risk sends tanker captains’ pay to new highs Firstpost
- 2 days ago 8 Oct 26, 5:30am -
AI Crowds Out Fresh Grads at Wall Street Tech Hubs in India - Bloomberg.com
AI Crowds Out Fresh Grads at Wall Street Tech Hubs in India Bloomberg.com'Workers with AI skills in demand, but GenAI is hitting white-collar hiring' The Times of IndiaThe slow death of jobs in IT sector ThePrintGCCs under pressure: Why some India centers are cutting jobs or closing BusinessLineNo job after degree: Indian students struggling to find entry-level jobs as automation takes place India Today
- 2 days ago 8 Oct 26, 4:30am -
Nous Research confirms it hit $1.5B valuation, launches AI agents for business users - TechCrunch
Nous Research confirms it hit $1.5B valuation, launches AI agents for business users TechCrunchExclusive | Nous Research Scores $90 Million to Bring Open-Source AI Assistant to Enterprises WSJNous Research Raises $90 Million for Hermes Agent Business Expansion TOKENPOSTNous Research $90M Raise: NVIDIA’s Dual Bet Reveals the Compute Landlord Strategy Forkast NewsNous Research Raises $90 Million for Open-Source A.I. Agent Hermes www.trendingtopics.eu
- 2 days ago 8 Oct 26, 2:18am -
Meta’s Muse launches on iPad just a month after its mobile debut - TechCrunch
Meta’s Muse launches on iPad just a month after its mobile debut TechCrunchMeta’s Muse is now on iPad with more app connections MashableMeta brings Muse AI to iPad, says Windows support is coming soon India TodayTech News This Week: Muse Takes On Small Business And McDonalds Leans Into AI ForbesMeta Muse for Small Business Automates Operations Dynamic Business
- 2 days ago 8 Oct 26, 12:00am -
US government, Google join Zuckerberg-backed Biohub in $1.8 billion push for AI biology data - Reuters
US government, Google join Zuckerberg-backed Biohub in $1.8 billion push for AI biology data ReutersGoogle invests millions in Mark Zuckerberg’s efforts to create a ‘virtual cell’ The VergeMark Zuckerberg's nonprofit Biohub aims to prevent and cure diseases through virtual cells; gets millions from Google and US government; AI datasets may allow researchers to 'ask, predict, and answer biological questions digitally' The Times of IndiaZuckerberg’s Biohub Partners With DOE, NIH t…
- 2 days ago 7 Oct 26, 8:32pm -
We’re Nearing Point Where AI Bubble Could Burst, Billionaire Ray Dalio Says - Forbes
We’re Nearing Point Where AI Bubble Could Burst, Billionaire Ray Dalio Says ForbesRay Dalio Says AI Bubble Is ‘Close’ to Bursting as Debt and Rising Rates Raise Red Flags Yahoo FinanceExistential threats join bubble fears as AI mood sobers at Singapore forums ET Enterprise AINovogratz Joins Crowd Warning of AI Bubble, Says Pile In Anyway Bloomberg.comForbes Daily: Why Ray Dalio Thinks The AI Bubble Could Pop Soon Forbes
- 2 days ago 7 Oct 26, 7:59pm -
Ranked: Where the iPhone 18 Pro Costs the Most - Visual Capitalist
Ranked: Where the iPhone 18 Pro Costs the Most Visual CapitalistApple CEO John Ternus Reveals New iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max Man of ManyNew prices for iPhone 18 Pro Max announced Zamin.uziPhone 18 series breaks records in Vietnam as pre-orders triple GadgetMatchPhilippines most expensive place in Southeast Asia to buy iPhone 18 Pro VnExpress International
- 2 days ago 7 Oct 26, 7:47pm -
Gold Rate Today, October 7: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities - The Indian Express
Gold Rate Today, October 7: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities The Indian ExpressGold price prediction: Should you follow sell on rise strategy? Check October 9, 2026 outlook The Times of IndiaGold Rate Today, October 9: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities The Indian ExpressGold Gains As Investors Assess Fed September Minutes For Interest Rate Outlook By Kedia Advisory Investi…
- 2 days ago 7 Oct 26, 10:36am -

Zee Business

newSensex surges 879 points, Nifty reclaims 22,500 as IT stocks rally
The Sensex climbed 879.09 points, or 1.23 per cent, to close at 72,472.33, while the Nifty rose 288.65 points, or 1.3 per cent, to settle at 22,520.45.
- 1 hour ago 9 Oct 26, 5:24pm -
newProvident Fund withdrawal through UPI? EPFO begins testing
The new feature would link the UAN portal with the UPI accounts of subscribers, which would help them directly access their funds without needing to apply through the portal.
- 3 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 3:18pm -
newToyota launches 2026 Fortuner Leader Edition in India at Rs 36.51 lakh
The Leader Edition comes in 4x2 Automatic and 4x2 Manual variants, priced at Rs 36.51 lakh and 38.72 lakh, ex-showroom. You can pick from three colours: Super White, Platinum White Pearl and Attitude Black.
- 3 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 3:05pm -
newGold surges on Oct 09: Check Prices in Delhi, Mumbai, and other cities
Gold experienced volatility in the previous weeks due to inflation concerns and continued expectations of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates further. However, the latest report suggests lower chances of a rate hike during the October meeting after Federal Reserve policymakers indicated that “There is no need for urgency” following the softer US data.
- 5 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 1:14pm -
newFlyers to shell out more as Air India, Air India Express hike fuel surcharge
The Tata Group airlines have followed leading domestic carrier IndiGo in increasing the fuel surcharge.
- 6 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 12:33pm -
newWhat happens to EPF account if an employee dies during his or her service? Explained
EPFO has also urged that the family members or legal heirs should file the EPF claim in time to avoid loss of interest.
- 7 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 11:59am -
newIPOs in India hit record $12.5 billion in Jan-Sep: Report
As per analysis by LSEG, this fundraising is the highest January-September fundraising since records began in 1980.
- 7 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 11:23am -
newFrom rates to reforms, GST Council unveils major changes for businesses; key things to know
Rather than making changes to GST rates, the Council has shifted its focus towards improving the day-to-day functioning of the tax system.
- 9 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 9:37am -
newWill comply with US directive, won't hit workforce, says TCS amid 'PERM' curbs
In an exchange filing, TCS said its workforce strategy in the US is anchored in hiring local talent because of a robust campus recruitment model.
- 9 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 9:28am -
newGST Council clears annual return proposal for 16 lakh small businesses
Under the proposed framework, eligible businesses such as retail shops, salons and small eateries would pay GST every quarter but file a single return each year, reducing compliance requirements for a segment that accounts for less than 1 per cent of total GST liability.
- 10 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 8:26am -
newMini Cooper Oxford Edition pre-bookings open in India: Check what's new
The Oxford Edition uses the same engine as the standard Cooper S. It's a 2.0-litre four-cylinder direct-injection turbo-petrol that makes 204hp and 300Nm.
- 23 hours ago 8 Oct 26, 7:23pm -
Mahindra XUV 3XO CNG set to debut on October 15: Here's what to expect
The big question is where Mahindra will put the CNG tank. The XUV 3XO already has the smallest boot in its segment, and a tank could shrink it further.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 5:04pm -
Lightning strike damages nose of aircraft en route from Patna to Lucknow; DGCA orders probe
The aircraft was flying at an altitude of 17,000 feet when it was hit by lightning. It has since been grounded and will remain out of service until the necessary inspections and maintenance work are completed.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 4:32pm -
MG Hector Blackstorm and Snowstorm launched at Rs 20 lakh - What’s new?
The Blackstorm Edition is all black on the outside, just as the name suggests. The Snowstorm Edition goes for a Pearl White body with a contrasting Starry Night roof.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 4:01pm -
Honda Elevate facelift: What's new, key changes and features explained
People often criticised the old Elevate for noise inside the cabin. Honda says it has fixed this by adding more sound-deadening material. That should make the ride quieter.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 3:35pm -

GST Council meeting on next phase of reforms kicks off in Delhi
The proposals focus on five key areas which include process reforms, structural reforms, ease of doing business, e-commerce and exports of services.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 2:06pm -
Amazon layoff spree continues; nearly 1000 jobs cut globally, Indian employees hit amid festive sales
The reduction in Amazon workforce comes at a time when the e-commerce company's Prime Big Deal Days shopping event was underway in India.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 10:40am -
Indian equity markets open flat; financial shares drag
Nifty opened at 22,599.05, down 4 points or 0.02 per cent.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 9:39am -
57th GST Council meeting to be held in Delhi today
The meeting was rescheduled to Thursday from Wednesday due to unavoidable circumstances, the GST Council Secretariat said in an office memorandum.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 8:32am -
Sensex slumps 429 points, Nifty falls below 22,650 after RBI rate hike
The Sensex declined 429.11 points, or 0.59 per cent, to close at 72,638.70, while the Nifty fell 173.05 points, or 0.76 per cent, to settle at 22,603.05.
- 2 days ago 7 Oct 26, 5:20pm -

Live Mint - Opinion

newElon Musk’s big borrowing spree after SpaceX’s equity issue: how much more can Big AI borrow?
Even against hardening rates of interest, America’s AI industry hasn’t dampened its debt appetite for a massive infrastructure build-up. Yet, a steepening of the US bond yield curve has begun to alter issuance plans—and caution is advisable.
- 2 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 4:33pm -
newEssar’s Iowa steel plant could add to overcapacity behind tariff walls—and that won’t help
Trump’s security argument for steel tariffs is not just hollow, it has hurt US steel users and set American manufacturing back. Essar plans a steel plant in Iowa, a swing state vital to Trump’s political party, but how far should protectionism go?
- 5 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 2:00pm -
newIn a world of drones and self-driving cars, can technology secure flights from rogue pilots?
The recent FlyDubai cockpit scare may make fly-by-wire tech seem like an aviation security solution. But the hitch has been that remote aircraft control technology is not free of risk either. Here’s the lowdown on the dilemma as it stands today.
- 11 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 8:00am -
newMint Quick Edit | India’s latest GST reforms should help turn production more competitive
The broad aim of the GST Council's reform package is to ease processes and compliance. A big gain will be the working capital that would be unlocked—especially for businesses with long or highly taxed supply chains. The changes deserve a warm welcome.
- 12 hours ago 9 Oct 26, 7:01am -
Why privacy must survive the age of AI: Not just humans, even the economy needs it
It's a sigh of the times. In a world under Big Tech’s watch and a country agog with Tata Sons’ private status, privacy looks like a quantum cat: both dead and alive. Scant concern for it isn’t just unjust, it could have economic consequences. Here’s how.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 4:00pm -
Think flippable: Has Apple bet its handset business on its new foldable but pricey iPhone Duo?
Are brand loyalists rubbing palms of anticipation for the Duo? Analysts aren’t sure. The latest iPhone Pro series hasn't been jumping off shelves, but if customers are just holding out for Apple’s biggest form factor bet so far, that would cheer its stock.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 3:00pm -
Gen Z protests: Education and jobs in a free and open society are the top priorities of this generation
In India, this is the bulkiest age cohort with over 400 million people. A youth bulge needn’t always boost growth. Unless smart policy choices are made on education and development, a demographic dividend can turn into demographic dissidence.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 2:00pm -
Turmoil ahead: Unhappy Europe is in the throes of a potentially major political shift
Protests in France have captured attention but youth restlessness is visible in Spain, Germany and other countries. Unlike the UK’s Andy Burnham, political leaders seem woefully out of touch. Sharp budget cuts are adding to discontent and making space for political extremes.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 12:30pm -
STT: What began in lieu of capital gains tax relief survives on flimsy grounds—time to axe it?
The tax was a tracker rather than a revenue source. But not only has capital gains tax come right back since then, STT has turned into a coffer filler and market intervention tool. That’s not what it was meant to be. Why not get rid of it?
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 12:10pm -
RBI’s repo rate hike: Inflation must be tackled in a global context weighing against macro stability
The Indian central bank’s first rate hike since early 2023 aims to tame inflation. That’s reassuring. Macro stability, however, covers far more than domestic price levels—and it’s an external challenge that may prove harder to stare down.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 7:31am -
Mint Quick Edit | RBI's proposed committee for financial markets is timely: Here’s how it may work best
An integrated formal interface with financial market participants would give the Reserve Bank of India a closer ear to how trading floors interact, which could help it spot contagion effects and stability risks early. It mustn’t suffer mission creep, though.
- 1 day ago 8 Oct 26, 7:00am -
Beyond the pilot: Is AI changing how India Inc works?
Enterprise AI will increasingly be judged by the work it completes, the full cost of the outcome and whether businesses can trust it at scale.
- 2 days ago 7 Oct 26, 7:04pm -
RBI has hiked the repo rate at last but can its monetary policy committee make up for lost time?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has finally raised its repo rate after an 18-month stretch of wait and watch. Whether it will succeed in taming inflation without having to pay too high a price, though, remains to be seen.
- 2 days ago 7 Oct 26, 6:08pm -
India’s IPO boom hasn’t flagged but it has boosted the case for mandatory ratings of public offers
Public issue investing retains its allure but investors could do with better information to make choices. Equity ratings by credible agencies that tell primary market investors about the prospects of businesses going public could be highly valuable.
- 2 days ago 7 Oct 26, 4:00pm -
America’s bond market is headed where it should—with yields that can balance investment with saving
Today’s hardening rates in the US are not unusual. The debt market is reaching for an equilibrium that an easy-money policy had held off for so long that people forgot what a balanced market looks like. This correction is something to cheer, not fear.
- 2 days ago 7 Oct 26, 3:00pm -

India’s SDGs: The data that’s visible is easy to track but it’s not what ultimately matters
Businesses, governments and citizens all have duties that they must perform well if we are to change people’s lives for the better in India. Expenditure figures and outlay sizes may look impressive, but these alone tell us little. Here's what we should pay attention to.
- 2 days ago 7 Oct 26, 2:00pm -
Devina Mehra: The art of storytelling can turn into an investment pitfall even for veteran investors
Humans are wired to believe stories, but this can be a problem if we accept them whole-heartedly and fail to question our conviction in them. Even fund managers who may be telling investment stories can fall under their spell. Here's what investors should be wary of.
- 2 days ago 7 Oct 26, 12:00pm -
India’s angel ecosystem must be built on informed trust
Strong markets are built through sound regulation. But great entrepreneurial ecosystems are ultimately built through informed trust—and by ensuring that everyone who gives or receives that trust understands the responsibility it carries.
- 2 days ago 7 Oct 26, 8:00am -
India's big biotech opportunity: Let's make the most of the country's genetic diversity
A Nobel prize for optogenetics draws a major biotech opportunity into the spotlight. Genetic data offers a hotbed for medical innovation—if Indian regulation gets its speed-versus-safety trade-off right
- 2 days ago 7 Oct 26, 7:30am -
Mint Quick Edit | The Mecca alliance versus Iran-backed Houthis: Will it escalate conflict?
Pakistan and Türkiye acting in defence of Saudi Arabia could broaden West Asia’s theatre of war. How this works out for the global oil market may depend on how Iran reacts to the trilateral Mecca pact’s all-for-one clause being invoked.
- 2 days ago 7 Oct 26, 7:00am -
Resistance to data centres is arising in India too: It’s time for policy to address people’s concerns
Data centres needn’t guzzle as much water and power as protestors say. Nor need they be all that noisy. But people who live in proximity of data-centre sites do have worries we can’t dismiss. The government should take these into account, lest they get in the way of plans.
- 3 days ago 6 Oct 26, 4:00pm -
Your wish is an AI agent's command—and that's a problem for the internet at large
Artificial intelligence (AI) bots like OpenClaw, Meta's Muse and OpenAI's Dots are arguably very useful—and cute. But when trained to achieve goals by any means necessary, they could potentially wreak havoc. The world wide web had better watch out.
- 3 days ago 6 Oct 26, 3:50pm -
Nouriel Roubini: The world is in turmoil but the global economy has been chugging along—how come?
Tariffs, high oil prices and wars have spelt high uncertainty, yet economic activity has broadly kept pace so far. The most important explanation for this resilience is a positive supply shock in the shape of AI investment. If this goes wrong, the world will face severe consequences.
- 3 days ago 6 Oct 26, 2:30pm -
Rajiv Memani: How a new set of economic reforms could help India’s economy stay resilient amid global turmoil
The Indian economy has shown remarkable resilience in the face of global flux. Deepening reforms will help enhance the economy’s competitiveness and accelerate growth as well as job creation. Here’s a list of reforms that demand priority.
- 3 days ago 6 Oct 26, 2:04pm -
Niranjan Rajadhyaksha: Governments can’t borrow endlessly—and the bill often gets publicly shared
Even the US, which issues the global reserve currency, can't pile up debt infinitely. Other governments must be much more wary of a public debt overload. Where the central bank can’t let a government go insolvent, inflation is the only way out.
- 3 days ago 6 Oct 26, 11:57am -
GST reforms: commercial activity in India could be set for another major tax stimulus
Numerous procedural problems that currently get in the way of realizing the full benefits of the goods and services tax (GST) will hopefully be done away with at the GST Council meeting this Wednesday. Here's what we can expect.
- 3 days ago 6 Oct 26, 7:30am -
Mint Quick Edit | If barrels of oil are flowing freely from West Asia again, shouldn’t prices soften?
Despite data showing high volumes of crude oil flowing from West Asia, thanks to pipelines that bypass the Strait of Hormuz, global prices remain in shock. What explains this and when can oil importers like India expect relief?
- 3 days ago 6 Oct 26, 7:00am -
RBI MPC at a crossroads over its policy stance
The key question is whether a 50-basis-points rate hike and 100bps CRR increase can rein in excess liquidity created by FCNR inflows.
- 4 days ago 5 Oct 26, 5:44pm -
West Bengal, Tamil Nadu & Odisha: Policy shifts under new state governments will have much to reveal
New governments in these three states mark a shift in direction, though less so in Tamil Nadu’s case than in the other two. We could regard these as natural experiments—and there will be much to learn from the impact of their policy revisions.
- 4 days ago 5 Oct 26, 4:00pm -
Mihir Sharma: The British PM's proposals to unlock economic growth in the country could end up as a recipe for decline
The UK prime minister recently expressed his ideas on how he hopes to ‘optimize the conditions for businesses to grow.’ But his theory of combining statism with localism is unlikely to boost GDP expansion. Here's why
- 4 days ago 5 Oct 26, 3:01pm -
GST 2.0 and further reforms: The path to stronger state finances runs through a wider tax base
Roughly half of Indian states’ own tax revenue comes from the goods and services tax (GST). They have the capacity to increase this source of income. Here's how a small investment today could lead to a broader tax base tomorrow.
- 4 days ago 5 Oct 26, 2:00pm -
Ajit Ranade: Indian policymakers have less space for manoeuvre but here’s what they could do
Notes of caution issued by chief economic advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran and external affairs minister S. Jaishankar should be viewed in conjunction with each other. There are no quick fixes. Our response must combine relief for the needy with lasting adjustment.
- 4 days ago 5 Oct 26, 12:47pm -
Bjorn Lomborg: The Great Barrier Reef isn't dying—although alarm ringers aren’t ready to admit it
The reef’s record coral cover should end the alarms that ecologists routinely sound over its health. An ecosystem that has just delivered the five best years in its 40-year record is not on its deathbed.
- 4 days ago 5 Oct 26, 12:00pm -
Must Tata Sons go public? India’s central bank has several other options that could be explored
It’s unclear if the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) can actually force corporate entities such as Tata Sons to list their shares for public trading. Many other ways exist for this regulator to secure the financial system’s security without heavy-handed intervention.
- 4 days ago 5 Oct 26, 7:30am -
Mint Quick Edit | Electrifying Indian traffic: battery powered vehicles are racing up sales charts
September was a good month for electric vehicle (EV) offtake and there’s good reason to expect this trend to strengthen. As EV sales gain pace, the country’s power grid must decarbonize faster too.
- 4 days ago 5 Oct 26, 7:01am -