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newUS stocks today: US stocks slip as inflation worries push Treasury yields higher
Wall Street closed lower as rising U.S. Treasury yields and persistent inflation fears pressured equities, with the Nasdaq leading losses. Elevated oil prices amid Iran tensions and uncertainty over Federal Reserve policy weighed on sentiment, while investors stayed cautious ahead of Nvidia earnings, seen as critical for sustaining AI-driven market momentum.
- 2 hours ago 20 May 26, 1:35am -
newBPCL Q4 Results: Cons PAT jumps 28% YoY to Rs 5,625 crore; revenue rises 6%
BPCL reported a 28% YoY jump in Q4 consolidated PAT to Rs 5,625 crore, with revenue rising 6.3%. Full-year net profit surged 94% to Rs 25,843 crore. The company recognized a Rs 4,349 crore impairment loss on its BPRL investment and reduced its debt-to-equity ratio.
- 8 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:24pm -
newNithin Kamath sounds alarm on rising MTF risks as leveraged bets surge despite flat markets
Nithin Kamath warned that surging Margin Trading Facility (MTF) exposure, fueled by aggressive leveraged bets in illiquid mid and small-cap stocks, poses a major systemic risk. He fears sharp market corrections could leave brokers unable to liquidate collateral, leading to significant bad debt.
- 8 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:14pm -
newBEL Q4 Results: Profit rises 5% to Rs 2,226 crore; co declares Rs 0.55 dividend
Bharat Electronics (BEL) Q4 FY26 net profit rose 5% to Rs 2,226 crore on 11% higher revenue of Rs 10,224 crore, supported by defense projects. Full-year net profit was Rs 6,062 crore (up 14%), and revenue hit Rs 27,610 crore (up 16%). BEL also declared a Rs 0.55 final dividend.
- 9 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:10pm -
newSebi allows pledging of securities under non-discretionary PMS framework with safeguards
Sebi clarified that clients under the non-discretionary portfolio management services (ND-PMS) framework can pledge securities for their own benefit. This is permissible as clients retain beneficial ownership and full control, ensuring it is not construed as borrowing by the portfolio manager.
- 10 hours ago 19 May 26, 5:53pm -
newVolume Shocker: MFs added 1 crore+ shares to 9 stocks in April '26; shares rally up to 55%
In its latest mutual fund analysis, ETMarkets highlighted the stocks that saw the largest share additions by mutual funds in April 2026 compared to March 2026. The report revealed that 43 stocks experienced additions of more than 1 crore shares each, indicating strong buying interest from mutual fund houses.To identify the most promising opportunities from this list, we applied a second filter, focusing only on stocks that witnessed significant mutual fund accumulation and delivered more than 25…
- 12 hours ago 19 May 26, 3:31pm -
Iran fires a fresh threat: After oil, your Insta reels, Amazon deliveries, WhatsApp chats and Netflix streams could be the next target
From Whatsapp chats, Insta reels to Amazon deliveries, everything could be hit as Iran is considering imposing fees on undersea internet cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This move could impact global technology companies and disrupt international internet traffic. The proposal also suggests restricting cable repair work to Iranian firms. This development occurs amidst ongoing tensions between Iran, the US, and Israel, with a fragile ceasefire in place.
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 9:06am -
FPIs pull out Rs 27,000 cr in May; 2026 outflows hit Rs 2.2 lakh cr-mark
Himanshu Srivastava, Principal - Manager Research at Morningstar Investment Research India, said the latest outflow trend reflected persistent uncertainty surrounding global growth, elevated geopolitical tensions across key regions and volatility in crude oil prices, which continued to weigh on risk appetite towards emerging markets, including India.
- 3 days ago 17 May 26, 11:15am -
How China may have made lifelong teetotaler Trump sip alcohol
A video from Donald Trump's China visit has gone viral. It appears to show him sipping wine during a toast, contradicting his lifelong claim of never drinking alcohol. Trump's former adviser dismissed the speculation. The President is currently on an official visit to China, discussing business and geopolitical issues.
- 5 days ago 15 May 26, 2:06pm -
China's marriages drop to decade low, deepening demographic concerns
Marriage registrations in China have seen a significant drop. Official data reveals a 6.2% decrease in the first quarter compared to last year. This figure is now approximately half of what it was in 2017. The trend underscores the demographic challenges facing the nation.
- 9 days ago 11 May 26, 3:24pm -
US, Iran no closer to ending war as Qatari tanker sails toward Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is calm after recent clashes. The United States awaits Iran's response to peace proposals. Meanwhile, the US has expanded sanctions on Iran-linked entities. A Qatari LNG tanker is heading towards the strait. International efforts continue to promote stability and security in the Middle East.
- 9 days ago 11 May 26, 12:46am -
U.S. employers added a surprising 115,000 jobs last month despite the economic shock from Iran war
America's employers added 115,000 jobs in April, exceeding forecasts despite the Iran war's disruption of global oil supplies and surging gas prices. The unemployment rate held steady at a low 4.3%, indicating resilience in the job market for now. However, economists warn that the conflict's impact may be delayed.
- 11 days ago 8 May 26, 6:11pm -
IMF warns of 'inevitable' AI-powered threats to world
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark warning regarding the escalating threat of AI-powered cyberattacks to global financial stability. The IMF's analysis indicates that severe cyber incidents could lead to funding difficulties, solvency issues, and widespread market disruptions due to the interconnected financial system and AI's ability to exploit vulnerabilities rapidly.
- 12 days ago 8 May 26, 1:00am -
RBI draft for upper layer non-banks affects CICs disproportionately, raises compliances costs
New Reserve Bank draft on upper layer non-bank finance companies disproportionately impacts core investment companies by increasing compliance costs. Mandatory listing requirements could prove onerous for many CICs, particularly those not seeking public market access. The AUM-based approach may present challenges for these entities, especially regarding listing and governance.
- 29 days ago 20 Apr 26, 7:06pm -
Exporters seek removal of cap on interest subvention
Indian exporters are calling on the government to lift the cap on interest subvention. They state current support is insufficient to counter rising global trade uncertainties. The Federation of Indian Export Organisations believes the subsidy scheme needs revision. This aims to provide more substantial relief to businesses facing higher borrowing costs and fluctuating export demand.
- 32 days ago 17 Apr 26, 11:50pm -

Macro buffers to help India tide over Gulf crisis: World Bank
India's economic growth for FY27 is projected at 6.6 percent. The World Bank notes potential risks from the Gulf conflict impacting global energy prices. However, India's economy is strong, supported by reserves and low inflation. Growth is expected to average 7.1 percent from FY28 to FY29. Boosting private sector growth is key for job creation and achieving Viksit Bharat.
- 40 days ago 10 Apr 26, 12:41am -
RBI holds repo rate, flags supply chain risks to inflation & growth
The Reserve Bank of India maintained its key policy rate at 5.25% due to ongoing West Asia tensions, warning of supply chain disruptions impacting inflation and growth. Projections for GDP and inflation remain within targets, though geopolitical uncertainty poses downside risks. Markets reacted positively to the news.
- 41 days ago 9 Apr 26, 12:50am -
RBI may keep rates unchanged, focus on rupee stability and bond yields
The Reserve Bank of India is widely expected to maintain interest rates and its policy stance unchanged due to global economic uncertainties, including the US-Israel conflict impacting energy prices and fiscal deficit concerns. Policymakers will closely monitor the rupee's performance and potential capital outflows, with the RBI possibly considering measures to support the currency without an aggressive immediate response.
- 44 days ago 6 Apr 26, 5:50am -
Japan to create special cell to push FDI into India
Japan's Foreign Ministry is launching a new center to help Japanese companies invest in India. This initiative aims to overcome challenges like complex regulations and tax systems. The center will also foster cooperation in AI, startups, and critical minerals. This move supports a goal of 10 trillion yen in private sector investment by 2035.
- 49 days ago 31 Mar 26, 10:57pm -
Oil prices to hit $150? How Indian stock markets may react as Iran war rages on
Oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel amid escalating Iran–Israel tensions and fears of a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy chokepoint. Analysts warn crude could climb to $150 if disruptions persist, raising inflation risks and pressuring Indian equities, which have already seen sharp declines amid foreign outflows, rupee weakness and energy supply concerns.
- 66 days ago 15 Mar 26, 2:11pm -
'Done deal': CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on NDA seat-sharing for Assam polls
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the seat-sharing deal for the upcoming assembly elections is complete. The NDA alliance, including BJP, AGP, UPPL, and BPF, has finalized its contest plan. The state leadership will present the candidate list to Union Home Minister Amit Shah soon. Elections for the 126-member assembly are anticipated in March-April, following a recent delimitation exercise.
- 86 days ago 22 Feb 26, 7:05pm -
Why a 70:30 India-global portfolio makes sense in a changing world, Subho Moulik decodes
As global markets outperform India, diversification is gaining urgency. Subho Moulik explains why a 70:30 India global portfolio improves risk adjusted returns, reduces concentration risk, and provides access to long term global growth themes such as AI, defence, and quantum computing.
- 27 Jan 26, 12:35pm -
Kaynes shares plunge 43% from October peak. Is a tactical rebound on the cards or more pain ahead?
Kaynes has plunged 43.5% from its October peak, with Friday’s 12.5% drop marking the steepest single-day decline. Momentum indicators remain bearish, signaling a risk of further slide toward the year’s low of Rs 3,825. However, being nearly 26% below its 200-day SMA suggests potential mean-reversion, with a contrarian recovery target at Rs 4,541 and downside below Rs 4,300.
- 7 Dec 25, 4:06pm -
Warren Buffett is buying, Michael Burry is shorting: The AI trade splitting Wall Street
Warren Buffett and Michael Burry are taking opposing stances on the AI boom, highlighting investor uncertainty. Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has added a major stake in Alphabet, signaling confidence in the AI-driven growth, while Burry shorts Palantir and Nvidia, criticizing Big Tech accounting practices. Their contrasting positions coincide with transitions in their careers and growing debate over whether AI hype is justified or a bubble.
- 7 Dec 25, 3:09pm -
SoftBank-backed AceVector files updated IPO papers; targets to raise Rs 300 cr via fresh issue
SoftBank-backed digital-commerce ecosystem AceVector Ltd has filed updated draft papers with markets regulator Sebi for an initial public offering (IPO), which will include a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 300 crore.
- 7 Dec 25, 10:45am -
Rare 'intensive' revision in Bihar four months before polls
The Election Commission's 'Special Intensive Revision' of Bihar's electoral rolls has ignited political debate, differing from past revisions. While intensive revisions aren't new, the timing of Bihar's SIR, months before assembly elections, is unusual. Unlike previous 'de novo' exercises, it builds upon the 2002-03 roll, incorporating new enumeration forms and document submission.
- 1 Jul 25, 12:24am -
BJP accuses Kejriwal of sending voters hoax calls to mislead
BJP has accused Arvind Kejriwal of orchestrating hoax calls to mislead voters, alleging that the AAP is claiming votes are being cut by the BJP to support AAP. They also allege distribution of money in slum areas and raised concerns about voter data confidentiality, demanding an investigation.
- 26 Jan 25, 5:52pm -
Lok Sabha election 2024: Maharashtra get interesting after splits in Shiv Sena, NCP
Lok Sabha election 2024: The BJP-Shiv Sena won 41 of the 48 seats in the 2019 polls, but the Sena has split since and a vast majority of the Bal Thackeray-founded party is now allied with the BJP. The Nationalist Congress Party also split as well with Ajit Pawar joining the ruling alliance in the state, led by Eknath Shinde. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP emerged the top party with 23 seats, followed by the undivided Sena with 18.
- 17 Mar 24, 12:16pm -
Modi charisma key factor in BJP's bid to retain all 26 seats in Gujarat
Gujarat's upcoming Lok Sabha elections are influenced by PM Narendra Modi's charisma, anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, education, healthcare challenges, and BJP's endeavor to secure all 26 seats. Lok Sabha polls in Gujarat will be held in a single phase on May 7. Counting of votes will be held on June 4. Anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, education and healthcare facilities are some of the other important issues in the election, where the ruling BJP in Gujarat will attempt…
- 16 Mar 24, 8:35pm -
Implementation of 'guarantees', decline of BRS favour Congress in Telangana, BJP aiming for better show
The BJP, riding high on its growing voter base in Telangana, is now aiming to win over 12 out of the total 17 seats and 35 per cent vote share, in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The party doubled its vote share to nearly 14 per cent resulting in eight seats in the assembly elections held on November 30, last year. BRS, which ruled the state for about a decade since its emergence, is low on morale following the defeat, even as its founder and former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's daughter K…
- 16 Mar 24, 5:48pm -
Apple faces Indian engineer’s bias lawsuit
Anita Nariani Schulze is part of the Sindhi minority. Her complaint alleges that her senior and direct managers, both male, consistently excluded her from meetings while inviting her male counterparts, criticised her, micromanaged her work and deprived her of bonuses, despite positive performance evaluations and significant team contributions.
- 25 Mar 21, 11:14pm -
Despite transatlantic 'love fest', EU charts third way in ties with US and China
But two senior envoys who attended said there was no direct response from the ministers gathered in Brussels when Blinken said: "We must push back on China together and show strength in unity."
- 12 Mar 21, 4:53pm -
Twitter's India policy head to step down; will transition in March
This comes as the San-Francisco based firm is at the receiving end of the Indian government over an issue of blocking and unblocking certain handles tweeting about farmer protests.
- 7 Feb 21, 1:01pm -
Govt may keep Rs 7,500 cr outlay for IT hardware manufacturing under PLI scheme
Foreign companies looking for incentives under the scheme may have to invest Rs 500 crore over four years, while the threshold for domestic firms is likely to be around Rs 20 crore for five years, the source who did not wish to be named said.
- 18 Jan 21, 9:41pm -
Indian dating apps, services see surge of paying users in small cities
Growth More than in MetrosAccording to companies like Aisle and Truly Madly, which have millions of users and position themselves as “serious” dating apps, and bespoke high-end dating services like Sirf Coffee, a lot more users from such places are not only keen on using these apps, but also willing to pay for it.
- 1 Jan 21, 10:39pm -
Time for government, companies to adopt artificial intelligence: Deloitte India
“Indian companies need to re-skill, train, and acquire more relevant talent, if they are to successfully integrate AI technologies. Most importantly, they should be willing to make the continued investment. It is an uphill race in which there will be winners and losers,” said Deloitte India CEO N Venkatram.
- 27 Dec 20, 11:33pm -
Narendra Modi has his eyes set on boosting business: Joao Cravinho, EU Ambassador
Ambassador Joao Cravinho, head of the EU delegation, led Ambassadors of various European countries to a quiet lunch with Modi at the capital last year.
- 3 Jun 14, 5:34am -
Confidence level of industry improving: KV Kamath, ICICI Bank
"It is the collective wisdom of the marketplace that there is action and we will move with speed. That improves the confidence level of industry."
- 2 Jun 14, 2:27pm -
We may see rapid growth over the next few years: Raamdeo Agrawal
Directives from the Centre have to be executed at the state level. So, there are many things that are not in Modi’s hands, says Raamdeo Agrawal.
- 2 Jun 14, 8:00am -
Every decision of government needn’t be a big reform: Anand Mahindra
"The fact that we are the world’s largest democracy and we are all aware that power and a role in global affairs for a nation comes from economic strength."
- 2 Jun 14, 4:00am -
Our commitment for press freedom, and autonomy of public broadcast is absolute: Prakash Javadekar
"Now there is a stage three and stage four of digitisation, we will take a call on this only after taking all things into account."
- 31 May 14, 4:00am -
There is a leadership vacuum in Infosys, time to get Nandan Nilekani back: Mohandas Pai
"There is a leadership vacuum in the company, because they made the wrong choice of CEO three years ago and that is playing out right now."
- 29 May 14, 12:40pm -
ET Search
Rupee#CAD#Economic crisis#Food Bill
- 6 Aug 13, 1:45pm -
After the Oscars, what's next for silent stars of The Artist?
The team behind The Artist will have spent the first day of the rest of their lives conforming to the grandest, and most lucrative, of Hollywood traditions.
- 29 Feb 12, 12:42am -
Delhi World Book fair: A fair like no other
It's the World Book fair, which comes around once every two years sprawling across the giant halls of Pragati Maidan. This is the fair's 20th edition.
- 25 Feb 12, 7:38am -
Indian gift makes its way to State Department exhibition
An elephant figurine gifted by the then HM LK Advani to US Secretary of State Colin Powell in 2002, has made its way to the State Department hall.
- 24 Feb 12, 1:39pm -
IMD to use dynamic models for forecasts
Statistical models used by IMD will still be used for monsoon forecast, but the ministry of earth sciences is putting more emphasis on dynamic models.
- 22 Feb 12, 2:19am -
Docs reveal contents of first wire msg between India & Eng
Newly discovered documents have revealed the first telegraph messages and joy when England was linked for the first time with India on 23 June, 1870.
- 21 Feb 12, 3:19pm -
Worried Amitabh Bachchan fans pray to Lord Shiva for his recovery
Hundreds of worried fans of ailing Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan today performed a yagna here to pray for his speedy recovery.
- 20 Feb 12, 4:27pm -
Alfa raises delisting price to Rs 2,850 a share
Alfa Laval (India) today said its parent firm has raised the delisting offer price to Rs 2,850 a share.
- 10 Jan 12, 5:49pm -
DB Realty, Unitech stocks rose
The stocks of DB Realty and Unitech rose after top executives of these companies were granted bail in the 2G scam case.
- 30 Nov 11, 3:55am -
Fitch withdraws Reliance Capital ratings
Fitch on Friday said it has withdrawn the ratings on Reliance Capital as the company has decided to stop participating.
- 20 Oct 11, 9:00pm -
'Discoms' poor fin health poses risks for traders'
The poor financial health of state electricity boards could pose significant business risks for power traders in the country, says Fitch.
- 20 Oct 11, 8:02pm -
Cigarette cos shares outperform benchmark Sensex
Shares of cigarette companies have rallied over the past one month, with ITC, Godfrey Philips and VST Industries hitting record highs.
- 19 Jul 11, 1:35am -
Lovable Lingerie's dream run on as traders lap it up
Lovable Lingerie is 3rd-best performing stock among companies listed this year, with it doubling in value, as traders bet it could repeat performance of Page Indus.
- 18 Jun 11, 12:25am -
'Big Daddy' laps up Cipla after Q1 nos beat forecast
Shares of Cipla inched up on heavy volumes on Friday, after the company’s first quarter earnings beat the consensus estimate.
- 14 Aug 10, 3:35am -
Old Fox has dream run on Dalal Street
The Old Fox of Dalal Street has been on a dream run since the past couple of weeks. On Friday, most stocks that he had been steadily building up positions in figured among key gainers of the day.
- 14 Aug 10, 3:26am -
Cairn India hits record high on BSE amid stake sale talks
The scrip, which was flat for most of the session, shot up in the final hour of trade on the Bombay Stock Exchange to settle with a net gain of 4.36 per cent at Rs 355.45.
- 13 Aug 10, 8:11pm -
Vedanta plunges 5.59% on LSE amid talks to buy Cairn stake
In the late afternoon session, the scrip was being traded at 20.61 pounds, down by 5.50 per cent on the LSE. Vedanta opened on a positive note, but soon swung into the red.
- 13 Aug 10, 7:26pm -
SBI shares on gaining spree; hit record high
In the past two days, the scrip recorded a gain of over 9 per cent on the BSE, making its investors richer by a whopping Rs 15,000 crore.
- 13 Aug 10, 6:47pm -
Traders bet on calendar spread as Nifty moves in a tight range
A trading combination involving Nifty options is gaining prominence among savvy trading desks of institutional investors.
- 13 Aug 10, 2:25am -
Seven out of top 10 Asian small-cap funds are Indian
An analysis of 300 Asian small-cap schemes shows DSP BlackRock Micro Cap Fund leading the charge, delivering an 82% return over the past year.
- 12 Aug 10, 10:50am -
Nifty may find support at 5300 level
As far as stock futures are concerned, we are very near to the highest-ever open interest with 195 crore shares in open interest.
- 12 Aug 10, 2:22am -
'Don't bank only on price-to-earning ratio'
Many experts believe that looking at PE ratio in isolation won’t help investors grasp realities of the mkt and higher valuation may not be the only deciding factor driving mkt.
- 9 Aug 10, 3:55am -
Market may trade in a range, but FIIs seen sold on India
Market may see range-bound trading this week in the absence of any major trigger.
- 9 Aug 10, 1:05am -

Business Standard

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

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

Business Line

newGovernance cloud dogs Tata stocks; ₹10 lakh crore lost since September 2024
Lag peers as succession, Trusts-related issues since Ratan Tata’s passing weigh on sentiment
- 5 hours ago 19 May 26, 10:21pm -
newFPIs pare Tata stakes as retail investors buy the correction
FPI holding in Trent fell from 26.6 per cent in September 2024 to 15.6 per cent in March 2026.
- 5 hours ago 19 May 26, 10:19pm -
newAI apps, UPI drive India’s digital shift
- 5 hours ago 19 May 26, 10:15pm -
newLPG supply disruption pulls India’s March petroleum product imports to 8-year low
According to the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell, India’s refined petroleum product imports fell by 25.5% Y-o-Y in March 2026
- 6 hours ago 19 May 26, 10:06pm -
newTop 5 states drive half of India’s GDP as economic divide deepens
India’s top five states contribute nearly half of its GDP, highlighting significant economic disparities and growth potential
- 6 hours ago 19 May 26, 10:04pm -
newNot just crude, edible oils too see high inflation; no relief in sight
Considering the mounting pressure on the rupee due to elevated dollar outflows, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to the public to reduce consumption
- 6 hours ago 19 May 26, 10:01pm -
newTSF Investments consolidated net profit up 28%
The increase in consolidated net profit is partly because of a gain of ₹41 crores from fair valuation of previously held equity interest in Axles India Ltd .
- 6 hours ago 19 May 26, 9:48pm -
newKarnataka Bank’s Q4 net profit at ₹408.19, seeing a growth of 61.74%
The NPAs of the bank declined by 30 basis points from 3.08% in Q4 2024-25 to 2.78% in Q4 2025-26, and the net NPA of the bank declined by 33 basis points from 1.31% to 0.98%
- 6 hours ago 19 May 26, 9:44pm -
newBeyond Appliances targets ₹500 crore ARR as smart kitchen category gains traction
The company said it has scaled from monthly revenues of around ₹10 lakh at launch to nearly ₹3 crore a month currently, driven by demand for smart chimneys and premium gas stoves
- 6 hours ago 19 May 26, 9:38pm -
newStrand Life Sciences marks a research milestone that aids drug discovery
The capability enabled by the ‘OlinkTM Explore HT’ platform helps measure over 5,400 protein biomarkers from just 2 μL of sample — roughly one-twenty-fifth of a single drop of blood
- 6 hours ago 19 May 26, 9:34pm -
newHAB Pharma merges with Signature Phytochemicals, bolsters manufacturing
The merger expands the combined entity’s manufacturing, research, and development capabilities, with a focus on specialty drugs for oncology, autoimmune disorders, chronic
- 6 hours ago 19 May 26, 9:32pm -
newPetrol, diesel prices raised for second time within a week
Retail inflation likely to rise to 6-7% in the second half of FY27
- 6 hours ago 19 May 26, 9:32pm -
newLetters to the Editor dated May 19, 2026
- 6 hours ago 19 May 26, 9:27pm -
newEditorial. Coal comfort
Coal gasification opens new energy pathways
- 6 hours ago 19 May 26, 9:26pm -
newBPCL Q4 net profit up 28% at ₹5,625 crore despite impairment loss
Total consolidated income up at roughly ₹1.36 lakh crore in quarter under review
- 6 hours ago 19 May 26, 9:22pm -

newRBI seeks more granular risk, capital disclosures from banks
Banks will also have to provide narrative explanations for major changes in these parameters from one reporting period to another, including the factors driving such movements and the management response to evolving risks
- 6 hours ago 19 May 26, 9:12pm -
newUnacademy test-prep CEO Sumit Jain to step down ahead of upGrad merger
Jain will continue with the company in an advisory capacity after his exit from day-to-day operations, Munjal said in the memo reviewed
- 7 hours ago 19 May 26, 9:08pm -
newPocket
- 7 hours ago 19 May 26, 9:05pm -
newShyam Metalics to invest ₹10,000-crore in new projects in Bengal, to consider more investment depending new industrial policies
Evaluating the expected industry-friendly policies, the company would consider another Rs ₹10,000 crore investment in the State
- 7 hours ago 19 May 26, 9:04pm -
newStandard Chartered to cut over 15% corporate function roles globally
As per the bank’s investor day presentation, ‘corporate functions’ is defined as non-frontline support services headcount along with independent contractors/ consultants.
- 7 hours ago 19 May 26, 9:00pm -
newR K Swamy Q4 consolidated net profit at ₹16 crore
Consolidated revenue grew 19.5 per cent to ₹104 crore
- 7 hours ago 19 May 26, 9:00pm -
newKohli highest grosser in IPL history at ₹230 crore, KKR most valuable franchise: Report
The combined valuation of all 10 Indian Premier League franchises stands at ₹1.63 lakh crore, the report said
- 7 hours ago 19 May 26, 8:57pm -
newGlobal AI spending to grow 47% in 2026 to $2.59 trillion
The rise reflects growing investments in chips, cloud capacity, data centres and computing resources
- 7 hours ago 19 May 26, 8:57pm -
newOrkla India posts 7.5% rise in Q4 PAT at ₹74 crore amid Kerala market disruption
The company’s digital commerce grew by 23 per cent y-o-y in the fourth quarter of FY26
- 7 hours ago 19 May 26, 8:46pm -
newIndian govt to launch soil health awareness campaign for a fortnight from June 1
- 7 hours ago 19 May 26, 8:43pm -
newMakeMyTrip sharpens domestic focus as West Asia conflict drags down profit by 29.8%
Income tax expense for the quarter was $6 million compared to $1.7 million in Q4 FY25
- 7 hours ago 19 May 26, 8:39pm -
newApex chemist body digs in on 24-hour strike, Govt pharmacies remain open
The Aiocd had called for a day-long strike about a week ago, against what it called ‘predatory pricing’
- 7 hours ago 19 May 26, 8:28pm -
newMaersk chairman meets PM Modi, commits deeper partnership with India
The world’s second largest container line operates two port terminals in India
- 7 hours ago 19 May 26, 8:27pm -
newCentre nominates CA Harsh Girish Patel in Telecom Advisory Committee
Patel said India stands at a pivotal moment in its digital journey, right from 5G rollout to the frontier of 6G research, from Digital India to becoming a global hub for technology investment
- 7 hours ago 19 May 26, 8:26pm -
newITC’s high-value spice cultivation benefits Indian spices farmers
- 7 hours ago 19 May 26, 8:26pm -
newQ4 Results Today Highlights: BEL, Dhanuka Agritech & RITES, Zydus Lifesciences, Eureka Forbes, Zee
Q4 Results Today, May 19, 2026: Find here the highlights for various Q4 results here.
- 7 hours ago 19 May 26, 8:23pm -
newIn a major setback to Trinamool Congress, its candidate for Falta re-poll quits contest
Khan said he was withdrawing his candidature, as West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari promised a “special package” for the constituency.
- 7 hours ago 19 May 26, 8:23pm -
newEPFO set to unveil UPI pay-outs of PF
EPFO has undertaken mission-mode initiatives to reduce PF-related litigation and ensure resolution of pending cases: Minister for Labour & Employment Mansukh Mandaviya
- 7 hours ago 19 May 26, 8:20pm -
newItaly and India: A strategic partnership for the Indo-Mediterranean
India and Italy are poised to enhance their strategic partnership, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni emphasise the significance of their evolving relationship amid shifting global dynamics.
- 7 hours ago 19 May 26, 8:16pm -
newGlobal trade and digital connectivity weaponised into ‘instruments of coercion’: Army Chief Gen Dwivedi
He was speaking at a seminar themed, ‘Security to Prosperity’, organised by the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS)
- 7 hours ago 19 May 26, 8:12pm -
newBritish International, Copenhagen Infrastructure launch renewable energy fund in India
BII and CIP will each commit up to $150 million, with the platform designed to address the funding gap required to build and scale renewable projects in India
- 8 hours ago 19 May 26, 8:05pm -
newDefence drone start-up EndureAir Systems bags ₹30 crore to scale 200-kg payload heavy-lift drone
The fund will be used towards R&D and prototype development, and to enhance manufacturing capability
- 8 hours ago 19 May 26, 8:05pm -
newClosed Kashmir tourist spots leave visitors disappointed, livelihoods hit after Pahalgam attack
Security restrictions and prolonged closures continue hurting livelihoods across Kashmir’s tourism-dependent regions
- 8 hours ago 19 May 26, 8:02pm -
newMaharashtra signs 25,400 MW nuclear MoUs, triple India’s existing atomic capacity
Reliance, Adani, NTPC and Bajaj Group outline a ₹6.5 lakh crore investment plan that would create nuclear capacity nearly three times India’s current operational fleet of about 8,800 MW operational nuclear power generation capacity.
- 8 hours ago 19 May 26, 8:00pm -
newJewellers latch on to PM’s call for recycling, curb imports of gold
Launch initiatives to attract old gold jewellery in exchange for new designs
- 8 hours ago 19 May 26, 8:00pm -
newInfosys finalises Q4FY26 bonuses at 70% average payout amid cautious macro environment
Among PL4 employees, payouts were fixed at 82% for those rated “outstanding”, 74% for the “commendable” category, and 67% for employees rated as “meets expectations” or “needs attention”
- 8 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:56pm -
newAirtel launches ‘Priority Postpaid’ plans starting at ₹449
This service is specially built for busy customers who depend on uninterrupted connectivity for work, entertainment, or online collaboration: Shashwat Sharma
- 8 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:54pm -
newPutin to travel to India in September to attend BRICS Leaders’ Summit
The Russian President’s visit, the second in less than a year, has been confirmed by Kremlin
- 8 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:29pm -
newSEBI clears pledging of securities by non-discretionary Portfolio Management Services clients
Since the securities remain in the beneficial ownership of the client, they can be used as collateral for loans at the client’s discretion: SEBI
- 8 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:26pm -
newHatsun Agro Product Q4 PAT up 18.6% at ₹51 crore
For the full year FY26, PAT came in at ₹356 crore, up from ₹279 crores in FY25. Revenue from operations for FY26 stood at ₹9,959 crore(₹8,699 crore)
- 8 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:20pm -
newRajnath holds bilateral talks in Hanoi; inks MoUs on AI & Quantum tech
The two sides exchanged views on regional and global security developments and emphasised the importance of maintaining peace, stability,
- 8 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:18pm -
newCoimbatore’s Skyline Gets a New Icon: Infinium Developers Launches ‘Altitude’, a Luxury High-Rise Community on Sathy Main Road
- 8 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:16pm -
newAbbott Launches Ensure® Strength Pro in India to Support Healthy Ageing
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India --- Business Wire India
- 8 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:16pm -
newManipal Hospital Whitefield Celebrates a Landmark Achievement in Robotic Surgery
- 8 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:16pm -
newApollo Micro Systems delivers historic performance, FY26 Revenue surged to INR 904 Cr, up +61% YoY as against INR 562 Cr in FY25, Q4FY26 revenue up +81% YoY
- 8 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:15pm -
newBacked by Science: Indulekha Bringha Hair Growth Serum Completes Second Clinical Trial, Proves New Hair Growth in 90 days
- 8 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:15pm -
newIshan Technologies Boosts Service Agility and Customer Experiences with Oracle
- 8 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:14pm -
newThe Power of Purpose, Passion & Perspective Turns Vision Into Impact
- 8 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:14pm -
newFertiliser Association of India asks stakeholders to explore potential of bio-fertilisers
A realistic 20% nutrient supplementation target through bio-fertilisers can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from farmland by up to 40% , says the association director-general SK Chaudhari
- 9 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:08pm -
newIndia’s peak power demand hits record high of 260 GW
Tuesday is the second day in a row that India’s peak power demand hit a record high during the solar hours.
- 9 hours ago 19 May 26, 6:59pm -
newSilver beats gold in 2026: What’s driving the surge? | Trending commodity picks | EP 98
Gold-to-silver ratio drops: Is a market shift underway?
- 9 hours ago 19 May 26, 6:56pm -
newKeto Motors drives into BSE, thanks to reverse merger
Stock of erstwhile Taaza International ends 5% higher at ₹110.23
- 9 hours ago 19 May 26, 6:54pm -
newKarnataka’s tech ecosystem raises $868 million in Q1 2026; Bengaluru accounts 98% of capital: Report
Investor appetite strengthened for early-stage ventures despite valuation caution and fewer large late-stage deals
- 9 hours ago 19 May 26, 6:51pm -
newPepsiCo India to invest ₹5,700 crore till 2030 to ramp up manufacturing footprint
The company said it recorded total revenue of ₹9,798 crore in CY25 up 8.3 per cent over CY24, while net profit stood at ₹905 crore up 4.5 per cent
- 9 hours ago 19 May 26, 6:49pm -
newIndia-EU FTA: Quality compliance must for Indian exporters but trade restrictiveness can be challenged
Industry says focus must be on converting trade pacts into practical gains for exporters, MSMEs and service providers.
- 9 hours ago 19 May 26, 6:47pm -

NDTV Business

newIPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Storm Helps RR Crush LSG In High-Scoring Thriller — Watch
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a staggering 10 sixes and seven fours en route to a 38-ball 93 for Rajasthan Royals against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026.
- 4 hours ago 19 May 26, 11:31pm -
newSwipe Left On Potholes: Bengaluru Teen Builds 'Tinder For Footpaths' To Fix City Infra
Often referred to as the "Tinder for Footpaths," the app enables users to rate, geotag, and take pictures of the state of pedestrian infrastructure.
- 4 hours ago 19 May 26, 11:31pm -
newMarco Rubio Set For India Visit On May 23; Trade, Energy, Defence Ties To Be Discussed
This will be his first visit to India and he is expected to discuss energy security, trade, and defense cooperation during meetings with senior Indian officials.
- 4 hours ago 19 May 26, 11:30pm -
newTrapped In The Middle Class? This Billionaire Says You're Failing The 'Marshmallow Test'
Voyager Technologies founder Dylan Taylor says delayed gratification, not income, may be the real predictor of long-term wealth creation
- 4 hours ago 19 May 26, 11:23pm -
newIndian Diplomat Naren Dhar Found Dead At Chattogram Assistant High Commission In Bangladesh
Naren Dhar, 38, serving as Assistant Protocol Officer at India's Chattogram mission, was found dead inside the premises on Tuesday. Bangladesh police have launched an investigation while autopsy results are awaited.
- 5 hours ago 19 May 26, 11:06pm -
newTrade Setup For May 20: Nifty Faces Key Hurdle At 23,800 Amid Range-Bound Play | Check Key Levels
On the downside, the zone of 23,48023,450 will serve as crucial support for Nifty 50.
- 5 hours ago 19 May 26, 10:55pm -
newAfter Withdrawing From French Open, Spain's Carlos Alcaraz Forced To Miss Wimbledon With Wrist Injury
Earlier this year, Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam after winning the Australian Open.
- 5 hours ago 19 May 26, 10:50pm -
newDGCA Calls For Inspection Of Boeing Fuel Switch Linked To Air India London Incident
DGCA said it has instructed the OEM to conduct a further inspection of the switches at its facility.
- 5 hours ago 19 May 26, 10:44pm -
newOpen AI Co-Founder Andrej Karpathy Joins Anthropic, Working On Team Linked To Claude
Karpathy said he believes "the next few years at the frontier of LLMs will be especially formative".
- 5 hours ago 19 May 26, 10:41pm -
newD-Street's Late-Night Cue: What Gift Nifty Indicates For Wednesday's Open
At 10:20 pm, Gift Nifty traded around 23,567.50, down nearly 1.5 points, indicating a muted start for the Indian stock market.
- 5 hours ago 19 May 26, 10:40pm -
new'Hello Kitty' Animated Movie Officially In Works; Warner Bros Locks 2028 Release
David Derrick Jr. and John Aoshima will direct the animated feature film 'Hello Kitty', which is currently scheduled to release in July 2028.
- 5 hours ago 19 May 26, 10:35pm -
newNvidia Earnings: Margins, EPS And Revenue Forecast — Key Metrics AI Bulls Will Watch Out For
The quarterly numbers, while important to confirm expectations and ease some jitters, are not all that the wall street eyes for while giving its verdict.
- 5 hours ago 19 May 26, 10:29pm -
newCentre Clears E22-E30 Fuel Norms, Signals Next Big Ethanol Shift
The move lays down a regulatory framework for the next phase of India's ethanol blending programme, which has become a key pillar of the Centre's energy diversification strategy.
- 5 hours ago 19 May 26, 10:22pm -
newTaiwan Election Candidate's 'Racist' Billboard Shows Turbaned Man, Inverted Indian Flag; Sparks Outrage
Lee Hung-yi, an independent candidate for the upcoming city council elections in Taiwan, reportedly put up a billboard with an image of a man wearing a turban and a "no" symbol over an upside-down Indian flag.
- 5 hours ago 19 May 26, 10:21pm -
newQ4 Results Highlights Today: BPCL Profit Falls 58%; BEL Profit Surges 5%
BEL, BPCL, Mankind Pharma are among companies set to report earnings today.
- 5 hours ago 19 May 26, 10:15pm -

newIntel Shares Fall Over 17% In Six Sessions After A 200% Surge — Should You Buy, Sell Or Hold?
Despite the recent weakness, Intel remains up more than 192% in 2026, underscoring just how dramatic the earlier rally had been.
- 5 hours ago 19 May 26, 10:13pm -
newMicrosoft Plans To Operationalise Its Largest Data Centre In India By Mid-2026
The upcoming Hyderabad facility, expected to go live by mid-2026, will support rising demand for Azure cloud and Copilot AI services as Microsoft deepens its multi-billion-dollar investment in India.
- 6 hours ago 19 May 26, 10:00pm -
new'Warsh Will Do What He Wants': Trump Refrains From Pushing Fed Rate Cuts
In the past, Trump has time and again tried to push for more fed rate cuts during governor Jerome Powell's tenure.
- 6 hours ago 19 May 26, 9:38pm -
newIPL 2026: Mitchell Marsh's Magnificent 96 Helps LSG Post 220/5 Vs RR; Nicholas Pooran Fails Again
Mitchell Marsh has been in exemplary form for the Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026. He has now scored one century and three half-centuries in his last seven innings.
- 6 hours ago 19 May 26, 9:31pm -
newTransparency Of Rules Act': Sanjeev Sanyal's Prescription To Boost Ease of Doing Business
Sanyal said one of the major inefficiencies in the system is that while there are numerous rules and regulations, nobody knows which version is the latest.
- 6 hours ago 19 May 26, 9:26pm -

IBN

newBharat Petroleum Says It Is Reviewing Oil Imports Daily Amid Surge In Spot Buying Due To Iran Crisis
Bharat Petroleum Chairman Sanjay Khanna said force majeure declarations by some Gulf suppliers have pushed the refiner to increase spot buying.
- 5 hours ago 19 May 26, 10:30pm -
newTop 10 Most Economically Stable Countries In 2026
The US News and World Report recently released the world’s most economically stable countries in 2026.
- 7 hours ago 19 May 26, 8:45pm -
new‘Management Wins, Employees Lose’: Techies Roast TCS Appraisal Season, Claim Salaries Shrunk After 'Hikes'
From negative appraisals to structural salary deductions, techies expose why the latest round of increments has left employees reeling.
- 9 hours ago 19 May 26, 6:57pm -
newWhat Is RBI’s Retail Rupee? How Is It Different From UPI & Cryptocurrency?
Issued and backed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), it is the exact electronic equivalent of physical cash
- 9 hours ago 19 May 26, 6:22pm -
newBond Bloodbath: Why Global Investors Are Rushing Out Of Debt Market
Global bond markets slump as Iran-US war, record oil prices and surging US Treasury yields spur inflation fears, foreign selling of Treasuries, and a shift into booming US equities
- 12 hours ago 19 May 26, 3:18pm -
newIndian Rupee Weakens Sharply Against US Dollar On Tuesday, Hits Fresh Low Of 96.47
Indian rupee hits record low of 96.47 against US dollar, extending losses as strong greenback and pressure on Indias foreign exchange reserves weigh on the currency
- 14 hours ago 19 May 26, 1:13pm -
newInfosys Bonus Payout Falls From 85% To Around 70% In March Quarter: Report
Infosys cuts March quarter performance bonus to about 70 percent from 85 percent in December, as AI pressures IT sector, despite Q4 FY26 profit and margin growth
- 15 hours ago 19 May 26, 12:41pm -
newNo Gold Bond Scheme For Temples Announced, Govt Denies Viral Monetisation Claims
PIB says viral claim that Government of India will issue gold bonds to temples for their gold is fake, urges reliance on official sources
- 16 hours ago 19 May 26, 12:02pm -
newUS Treasury Market Faces Pressure Amid Iran-US War As 7 Out Of 10 Major Foreign Holders Trim Exposure
China, Japan and other major holders cut US Treasury holdings amid Iran US war, pushing yields to 15 month highs and dimming Fed rate cut hopes
- 16 hours ago 19 May 26, 11:39am -
newUPI Rules Small Payments With 85.5% Share; RTGS Tops Big Transfers At 68.6%, Says RBI Report
RBI report says UPI holds 85.5 percent of payment volume but RTGS leads value at 68.6 percent, digital payments surge with strong growth in UPI QR and PPI wallets
- 17 hours ago 19 May 26, 10:56am -
newMedicine Shops Shut In Your City Tomorrow? What All-India Chemist Strike Means For Patients
Will medicine shops remain open tomorrow? Here’s what the all-India chemist strike on May 20, Tuesday means for patients, pharmacies and emergency services
- 17 hours ago 19 May 26, 10:28am -
newGodfrey Phillips, ITC Shares Rise As Cigarette Prices Hiked Again
Godfrey Phillips and ITC shares rise after both hike cigarette prices again, passing on higher excise duties that took effect in February 2026 to consumers
- 17 hours ago 19 May 26, 10:18am -
newStock Market Today: Nifty Near 23,750, Sensex Jumps Over 330 Points; IT Stocks Lead Rally
NIFTY 50 and BSE SENSEX open higher led by strong gains in Infosys, TCS, Tech Mahindra and HCLTech, broader indices rise, INDIA VIX falls, banking stocks trade mixed
- 18 hours ago 19 May 26, 9:25am -
newPetrol, Diesel, CNG Fresh Prices Announced: Know City-Wise Fuel Rates For May 19
India fuel prices rise again as OMCs hike petrol and diesel amid Iran US war and West Asia crisis, petrol costliest in Hyderabad, diesel highest in Thiruvananthapuram
- 19 hours ago 19 May 26, 8:12am -
newAI Reshapes Banking: Standard Chartered Targets 15% Cut In Corporate Roles
Standard Chartered Plc plans to cut up to 15 percent of support roles and over 15 percent of corporate functions by 2030, using AI to boost productivity and income per employee
- 20 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:42am -

newSensex, Nifty Likely To Open Flat-To-Positive Amid Easing Global Worries
Indian markets seen positive Tuesday on lower Brent crude after Donald Trump halted Iran strike, Sensex and Nifty ended flat Monday, petrol and diesel prices hiked again
- 20 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:23am -
new10 Powerful Jamsetji Tata Quotes That Still Inspire India Today
Jamsetji Tata Death Anniversary 2026: Jamsetji’s quotes on success, integrity, leadership and nation-building continue to inspire entrepreneurs, students and professionals alike.
- 21 hours ago 19 May 26, 6:15am -
Haryana’s Green Push: No New Petrol, Diesel Vehicles In NCR Cab, Delivery Fleets
The new policy has been introduced to promote clean transport and improve air quality in NCR districts of Haryana.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 7:25pm -
Finance Ministry Tells State-Run Banks, Insurers To Cut Travel, Shift To EVs: Report
The government's order, as part of a broader austerity push, will cover State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda and Life Insurance Corporation of India.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 5:44pm -
TCS Salary Hike: Average 5% Increment, Some Employees Report Pay Cuts; Variable Pay Lowered
Employees in the B band reportedly get hikes in the range of 1%-3.5%, while many workers in the C band claims their salary revisions were either negligible or negative.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 5:36pm -
After Layoffs, TCS Asked Managers To Place 5% Employees In Lowest Performance Band: Report
Business unit heads ultimately classified nearly 3% employees, or around 17,500 people, as underperformers, according to a report citing executives aware of the matter.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 5:18pm -
India Will Continue Buying Russian Oil Irrespective Of US Waiver, Says Govt Official
India says Russian crude imports will continue based on price and supply needs, regardless of any US sanctions waiver, and reports adequate oil supplies despite global disruptions
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 4:58pm -
Bengal Cabinet Approves 7th Pay Commission, Free Bus Rides for Women From June 1
CM Suvendu Adhikari-led cabinet decides to implement the 7th CPC in the state, a move aimed at narrowing salary gap between West Bengal govt employees and central government staff.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 3:57pm -
From 900-Point Crash To Green Close: Sensex Stages Massive Comeback, Nifty Ends Flat At 23,650
The Sensex ends marginally higher by 77 points, or 0.10 per cent, at 75,315.04 after plunging to an intraday low of 74,180.26 in early trade.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 3:50pm -
Microsoft AI Chief Warns White-Collar Jobs Could Vanish Within 18 Months
Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman warns AI could automate most white collar jobs within 12 to 18 months, threatening accountants, lawyers, marketers and project managers
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 3:46pm -
AI Gets The Job: Salesforce Buys $300 Million In Anthropic Tokens Instead Of Hiring Engineers
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff says the firm will spend nearly 300 million dollars on Anthropic tokens in 2025, deepening its AI coding push while reshaping hiring and job roles
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 3:09pm -
NSE Begins Trading In Electronic Gold Receipts Segment: What's This?
The exchange says live trading in EGRs began from Monday, May 18, after a successful mock trading session conducted on May 16 without any system issues or exceptions.
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 2:45pm -
India-Oman Trade Pact From June 1 To Support $2 Trillion Export Goal: Piyush Goyal
India Oman free trade pact takes effect June 1, giving India near full duty free access to Oman, as Piyush Goyal targets 2 trillion dollars exports in five years
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 2:30pm -
Market Updates: Sensex Turns Positive After 1,000-Point Recovery From Day’s Low; IT Stocks Lead Rally
At around 1:50 pm, the Nifty 50 erases nearly all losses and was trading flat at 23,625.25 after slipping as much as 1.19 per cent earlier in the day.
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 1:55pm -
Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Moody's Says India May Need Direct Deal With Iran To Secure Oil Supplies
We expect oil importers, particularly China, India, Japan and Korea, to negotiate passage bilaterally with Iran, potentially through coordinated transit corridors, says Moody's.
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 1:48pm -
Bengaluru 2nd Airport Buzz Sparks Land Rush Along Kanakapura, Nelamangala Corridors
Speculation around Bengaluru’s proposed second airport has triggered a land rush across Kanakapura, Harohalli, Nelamangala and Kunigal corridors
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 1:18pm -
Bharti Airtel Overtakes HDFC Bank To Become India’s 2nd Most Valuable Company
Bharti Airtel briefly becomes Indias 2nd most valuable firm, overtaking HDFC Bank as Airtel shares rally and HDFC Bank faces pressure after chairman Atanu Chakraborty resigns
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 12:47pm -
Infosys, Coforge, Tech Mahindra: IT Stocks Jump Up To 3% As Rupee Hits Record Low
Infosys rises 0.63%, while Tech Mahindra gains 2.53% Coforge is up 2.33% and Oracle Financial Services Software (OFSS) surges over 3%.
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 12:14pm -
PFRDA Allows Monthly, Quarterly Income Payouts For NPS Subscribers
PFRDA launches new Retirement Income Schemes under NPS, offering flexible drawdown options and periodic payouts up to age 85 while preserving mandatory annuitization
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 12:13pm -
Paytm Launches 'Pocket Money' Feature For Teenagers: How It Works
With Paytm Pocket Money, teenagers can make payments at online and offline merchants using the Paytm app on their phones.
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 11:50am -
Delhi, Hyderabad Or Bengaluru: Which City Leads India's MICE Race?
Delhi has Bharat Mandapam. Hyderabad has HITEC City. Bengaluru has the tech ecosystem. Which city is best placed to lead India’s booming MICE economy?
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 11:35am -
ICICI Prudential Shares Sink 9% As Prudential Plc Buys Controlling Stake In Bharti Life
ICICI Prudential Life shares fall 9 percent as Prudential Plc agrees to buy 75 percent of Bharti Life for Rs 3500 crore, plans to cut ICICI Prudential stake below 10 percent
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 11:10am -
Amber Enterprises Shares Sink Over 15%, Biggest Single-Day Fall Since May 2022
Shares of Amber Enterprises India fall 15% during early trade, marking its sharpest single-day decline since May 2022. It was later trading at Rs 7,122, down Rs 1,357.50 or 15.98%.
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 10:51am -
Energy Crisis Jolts China: Retail Sales Drop, Factory Output Misses Forecasts
China economy shows resilience as Q1 2026 GDP grows 5 percent, but April retail sales and industrial output miss forecasts amid Middle East conflict and energy price shocks
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 10:32am -
Why Is Share Market Falling Today? Key Factors Behind Sensex, Nifty Decline On May 18
Why Is Share Market Falling Today? Selling pressure intensifies in the Indian stock market on Monday morning, with weakness visible across large-caps, mid-caps and small-caps.
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 10:13am -
Silver ETFs Gain Up To 2% After Govt Tightens Import Rules For Silver Bars
Silver ETFs rise up to 2% after DGFT changed some silver bar imports from 'Free' to 'Restricted', raising supply concerns amid rupee pressure and West Asia tensions.
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 9:53am -
Gold, Silver Prices Fall Today: Check 22K and 24K Rates In Your City On May 18
Gold and Silver Rates in India Today, May 18: In Mumbai, the price of 24-carat gold stands at Rs 1,56,920 per 10 grams, while 22k gold is available at Rs 1,43,840 per 10 grams.
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 9:42am -
Rupee Hits Record Low Of 96.17 Against Dollar Amid Crude Oil Surge, FII Outflow
Rupee opens at record low of 96.17 vs dollar, pressured by rising crude oil prices, a stronger dollar and continued FII outflows
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 9:30am -
BSE Set For Nifty 50 Entry, Wipro May Exit In September 2026 Rejig
BSE may enter Nifty 50 in the September 2026 reshuffle as Wipro exits, driven by BSEs strong gains and Wipros decline, with passive inflows estimated at 639 million dollars
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 8:59am -
'Young Indians Are Not Anti-Gold': Experts Explain Why Gen Z Is Choosing SIPs, ETFs & Digital Investing
Today’s young investor came of age during COVID, market crashes, and YouTube tutorials on buying. They are not chasing safety; they are chasing returns, liquidity and flexibility
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 8:53am -
Prudential Plc To Acquire 75% Stake In Bharti Life Insurance For Rs 3,500 Crore
Prudential plc to buy 75 percent of Bharti Life Insurance for Rs 3,500 crore, gaining control in India, pending approvals, to expand products and distribution nationwide
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 8:14am -
Petrol, Diesel, CNG Fresh Prices Announced: Know City-Wise Fuel Rates For May 18
India fuel prices stay unchanged on May 18 after a Rs 3 hike on May 15, crude near 105 per barrel, Hyderabad has costliest petrol, Thiruvananthapuram costliest diesel
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 7:48am -
Nifty, Sensex Seen Opening In Red As Brent Crude Jumps Above $111 per Barrel
Indian equities seen opening lower as Sensex and Nifty track weak Asia, FIIs outflows and Iran US tensions, with Brent above 111 and commodities including gold under pressure
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 7:27am -
PM Modi Discusses Port Infrastructure With Chief Of World’s Second-Largest Shipping Firm Maersk
PM Modi met Maersk chairman Robert Maersk Uggla in Gothenburg and discussed investment opportunities in India in port infrastructure and logistics.
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 10:15pm -
Prudential To Buy Controlling Stake In Bharti Life Insurance For $365 Million, Expand India Presence
Prudential to buy 75% of Bharti Life Insurance for 35 billion rupees plus up to 7 billion, will restructure India holdings and cut ICICI Prudential Life stake below 10%.
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 9:42pm -
CEA Proposes Higher Power Tariff Fixed Charges: What It Means For Consumers
CEA may raise fixed monthly power charges to aid discoms hit by rooftop solar and captive power, risking higher bills for low use consumers amid fuel price hikes and Iran US war
- 3 days ago 17 May 26, 3:24pm -
MCX Expands Precious Metals Segment With New Silver 100 Contracts From June 1
MCX will launch Silver 100 100 gram futures from June 1 2026 across multiple expiries, as India tightens oversight and raises duties on gold and silver imports
- 3 days ago 17 May 26, 2:18pm -
India Restricts Silver Bar Imports: How Will It Impact Prices In India?
India restricts silver imports, requiring approval for high purity bars and other forms, a move likely to tighten supply and lift domestic silver prices
- 3 days ago 17 May 26, 2:12pm -
Iran War Impact: Singapore Replaces UAE As India’s 2nd-Largest Export Hub As Hormuz Crisis Deepens
War in West Asia and Strait of Hormuz closure reshape India trade, Singapore tops UAE as export hub, new energy import partners rise, rupee weakens, fuel prices and duties increase
- 3 days ago 17 May 26, 12:47pm -
Gold Prices Rise After Import Duty Hike: How Much Gold Can Families Keep At Home?
India hikes gold import duty to 15 percent to curb demand and protect forex, CBDT guidelines allow women more tax free gold than men, excess holdings need proof of source
- 3 days ago 17 May 26, 12:13pm -
India Stores Strategic Crude Oil Reserves For Emergency, But Does It Have Strategic LPG Reserves?
West Asia crisis shuts Strait of Hormuz, crude tops 100 per barrel, India faces supply hit and forex strain, has 60 days oil cover.
- 3 days ago 17 May 26, 11:45am -
Tata Electronics Joins Hands With Netherlands’ ASML: What It Means For India’s Global Chip Hub Ambitions
The importance of ASML can be understood by the fact that it is the world's only producer of EUV (Extreme Ultraviolet) lithography machines.
- 3 days ago 17 May 26, 10:11am -
Dividend Stocks This Week: L&T, Havells, GM Breweries, ITC Hotels To Trade Ex-Date
Key corporate actions next week include dividends from L&T, Havells, ITC Hotels, Sula Vineyards, buybacks by Onward Technologies, Welspun Living.
- 3 days ago 17 May 26, 8:49am -
Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Know City-Wise Fuel Rates For May 17
After a Rs 3 hike on May 15, petrol and diesel prices in India stayed unchanged on May 17, with OMCs holding rates despite crude oil at 105 dollars a barrel
- 3 days ago 17 May 26, 8:19am -
Precious Metal Pressure: Two Reasons Why India Is Moving To Tighten Silver Bar Imports
The Ministry of Finance has already doubled the effective import tax on gold and silver to 15 per cent
- 3 days ago 16 May 26, 11:13pm -
Recharged By Accounting? Vodafone Idea Logs Rs 51,970 Crore Q4 Profit, But Here's The Catch
A look under the hood reveals that this staggering figure has very little to do with Vi's day-to-day business operations
- 3 days ago 16 May 26, 8:04pm -
India Restricts Silver Bar Imports With Immediate Effect; 99.9% Category Now Requires Permit
The changes have been introduced through amendments to the import policy schedule under the ITC (HS) classification.
- 3 days ago 16 May 26, 7:58pm -
Vodafone Idea Logs Rs 51,970 Crore Profit, First Quarterly Gain In Six Years
Vodafone Idea recorded Rs 51,970 crore Q4 profit, driven by one-time AGR accounting gain, with revenue and EBITDA up and subscribers rising on 4G and 5G rollout.
- 3 days ago 16 May 26, 7:54pm -
Delhi Govt Slashes VAT On Jet Fuel From 25% To 7% Amid West Asia Crisis
Delhi has cut VAT on aviation turbine fuel from 25% to 7%. The move is set to benefit airlines.
- 3 days ago 16 May 26, 7:26pm -
Nifty Prediction For May 18: Volatility Ahead Amid Costlier Crude, Weaker Rupee; Know Support & Resistance Levels
Nifty Prediction For Monday, May 18: Experts say markets are expected to remain volatile and intensely headline-driven as investors watch geopolitics and oil market developments.
- 4 days ago 16 May 26, 3:19pm -

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

newHave multiple EPF accounts? Here's how you can merge them — Stepwise guide
Employee Provident Fund account: You may have multiple EPF accounts with the retirement body but can request online transfers through the official EPFO portal. Here's a stepwise guide how…
- 4 hours ago 19 May 26, 11:31pm -
newSwitched to new tax regime? Deductions and exemptions you can no longer claim
The new income tax regime offers lower rates but eliminates many deductions. Taxpayers can choose between old and new regimes, with the old providing more tax benefits. Details here.
- 5 hours ago 19 May 26, 10:53pm -
newITR forms out: Here's why salaried taxpayers should wait till 15 June instead of filing their income-tax returns now
The Income-Tax Department has released ITR 1-7 forms for FY26/AY27, including Excel utilities for forms 1 and 4 for offline preparation. Here's why experts advise salaried taxpayers to wait till June 15 to file their income tax returns…
- 5 hours ago 19 May 26, 10:35pm -
newEPFO set to introduce WhatsApp support for provident fund members amid growing grievances: Report
The EPFO plans to launch a WhatsApp chatbot for user queries and account requests, enhancing outreach and member services. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced this initiative to streamline communication.
- 6 hours ago 19 May 26, 10:05pm -
newWest Bengal's ‘Annapurna’ yojana: Beneficiaries, scheme amount, eligibility, how to apply & more — All you need to know
What is the new West Bengal government's Annapurna scheme? We explain who the beneficiaries are, how much monthly financial support they can expect, how to apply, check eligibility and all you need to know.
- 7 hours ago 19 May 26, 9:09pm -
newKarnataka bus workers' strike: What are their demands? Salary hike, arrears, DA increase, explained
Karnataka bus workers' unions have called for a strike tomorrow, 20 May. Here's a look at what their demands are — from a salary hike and arrears to dearness allowance (DA) increase.
- 8 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:31pm -
newFree Aadhaar update deadline extended by one year: Check new date and step-by-step process to do it online
The government has extended the free online Aadhaar document update service until June 14, 2027, allowing users to upload and verify identity documents without fees. Details here.
- 8 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:27pm -
newWhat is a will in India? Legal definition, importance and eligibility under Succession Act 1925
A guide to what a will is in India, explaining the legal meaning under the Indian Succession Act 1925, eligibility, key rules, and the importance of writing a valid will.
- 9 hours ago 19 May 26, 6:50pm -
newWomen investors drive 35% of mutual fund inflows in FY26 with ₹11 trillion AUM, says CAMS report
Women investors manage ₹11.3 trillion in AUM across mutual funds. This accounts for 35% of total inflows, indicating a shift towards long-term investing and diversified strategies in India's mutual fund industry. Details are here.
- 9 hours ago 19 May 26, 6:18pm -
new8th central pay commission: What are the pension reform demands by the three big employee groups?
8th Central Pay Commission: Here are the pension reform-related demands made by big employee groups — the NC-JCM, the AIDEF and the Maharashtra Old Pension Organisation — to the 8th CPC in their memorandums.
- 9 hours ago 19 May 26, 6:15pm -
newKarnataka man loses ₹75.4 lakh in WhatsApp investment scam: 5 ways to avoid fake advisors
An elderly man in Karnataka has lost ₹75.4 lakh in a WhatsApp investment scam. Fraudsters posing as advisors tricked him into investing in the fraudulent scheme. The rising number of such incidents highlights the need for vigilance.
- 10 hours ago 19 May 26, 5:14pm -
newDA: West Bengal govt approves formation of 7th state pay commission, no word on Dearness Allowance — Here's all we know
The West Bengal government has approved the formation of its 7th pay commission to address compensation for state employees. The decision was made on 18 May. There was, however, no word on the DA hike. Here's all we know.
- 11 hours ago 19 May 26, 4:50pm -
newEPF withdrawals before 5 years are not tax-free: What salaried employees should know
EPF is a retirement savings scheme with contributions from both employers and employees. Withdrawals before five years of service may incur tax, but exceptions apply. Details here.
- 11 hours ago 19 May 26, 4:44pm -
newBoost your borrowing power: How a healthy credit score improves loan eligibility, unlocks credit card benefits
A strong credit score lowers credit card interest rates and improves borrowing power, helping consumers secure better loan terms, higher credit limits and greater financial flexibility.
- 11 hours ago 19 May 26, 4:18pm -
newSukanya Samriddhi Yojana: safe, tax-free — but is the lock-in too long?
SSY offers 8.2% tax-free returns and sovereign backing, but strict lock-in and withdrawal limits can restrict liquidity. Here’s how much you can build—and whether it’s enough.
- 12 hours ago 19 May 26, 4:07pm -

newFrom green dream to cost shield: How to make your EV truly value for money
With fuel prices up and fiscal pressures rising, EVs are shifting from eco-choice to economic hedge. But extracting full value depends on battery size, charging strategy and resale discipline.
- 14 hours ago 19 May 26, 2:02pm -
newWhere to park emergency funds: FD vs Savings Account — 5 expert insights on liquidity, returns and tax efficiency
Smart emergency fund planning strengthens financial stability as experts explain emergency fund in FD or savings account strategy balancing liquidity, returns, tax efficiency, FDs, savings accounts and arbitrage options.
- 14 hours ago 19 May 26, 1:52pm -
newGovt debunks rumours on temple gold monetisation, rejects ‘gold bond’ claims
The Government of India has dismissed rumours about monetising temple gold, stating that no such proposals exist. A press release highlighted the importance of relying on verified information to prevent confusion and misinformation in the public sphere.
- 15 hours ago 19 May 26, 12:13pm -
newAI-powered early warning systems are changing credit risk management
AI-powered early warning systems are transforming credit risk management by analyzing real-time data to identify financial stress. These systems enable lenders to act proactively, offering tailored interventions to borrowers and improving portfolio monitoring amidst global uncertainties.
- 17 hours ago 19 May 26, 10:44am -
newGold and silver price today, 19 May: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai, other cities
Gold prices today moved higher as softer crude oil prices and a weaker dollar lifted bullion demand, while investors tracked MCX gold futures and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Investors are closely watching developments around the Iran conflict and global market trends.
- 17 hours ago 19 May 26, 10:41am -
newHow alumni health plans differ from individual insurance policies
Alumni or affinity health plans are a supplement, not a substitute, for your primary cover.
- 19 hours ago 19 May 26, 9:00am -
ITR filing 2026: What salaried employees should check in AIS and Form 26AS before submitting returns
As the ITR filing season for 2026-27 begins, salaried employees must review their AIS and Form 26AS for accurate income reporting. The ITR deadline is 31 July 2026, with a belated return option until 31 December 2026.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 11:02pm -
UPI ID blocked due to cybercrime complaint? Here’s how to recover your account and restore access
UPI remains the top payment method, but rising cybercrime cases may lead to account suspensions, despite the user being innocent. Here are the steps users can take to protect themselves or recover their UPI account in case it gets blocked due to fraudulent transactions.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 9:47pm -
High equity taxes dampen market sentiment amid FII outflows, West Asia war: What should investors do?
High equity taxes, alongside foreign institutional investor outflows, geopolitical tensions, and elevated oil prices, weigh on market sentiment and returns, prompting debate over investment flows and policy tweaks.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 8:25pm -
I asked ChatGPT: How to spend money 'guilt-free'; AI suggests 'Anti-Budget'; check the comprehensive plan
I asked ChatGPT how to spend money ‘guilt-free’? AI suggests me the concept of ‘Anti-Budget’. Check the comprehensive plan as suggested by artificial intelligence.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 8:01pm -
What NRIs should know about gift received from grandparents
While ITA 1961 did not expressly clarify whether the term covered maternal as well as paternal relatives, there are judicial precedents supporting the view that the expression includes both maternal and paternal lineal ascendants and descendants.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 7:54pm -
How credit card interest works: Even a ₹100 unpaid bill can hurt your pocket
Credit cards allow users to borrow money up to a limit, offering convenience and rewards. They provide an interest-free period if the full balance is paid by the due date, but unpaid amounts can incur interest on both the existing balance and new transactions.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 7:21pm -
Zero balance savings accounts for kids: Top five banks where you can save your child’s pocket money
Parents can teach children the value of saving with zero balance savings accounts from various banks in India. These accounts offer features like parental controls, debit cards, and mobile banking, helping children manage their finances and develop saving habits early on. Details here.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 7:19pm -
Mutual Fund Returns Explained: CAGR vs XIRR vs Rolling Returns — how each metric impacts investment outcome
Mutual fund returns explained: CAGR vs XIRR vs rolling returns highlights key differences in measuring growth, SIP performance and consistency. The final investment decision should be made after proper due diligence and consultation with a certified financial advisor.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 6:55pm -
Why finding the right insurance agent matters as much as choosing the best policy
While aggregators may be cheaper, a dedicated agent provides vital advocacy during claim disputes and disclosures. But since commission structures make it nearly impossible to switch agents later, here's how to make the right choice.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 3:48pm -
Rising milk, petrol and vegetable prices: Does this justify a higher DA hike in July 2026?
Rising milk, vegetable, petrol and CNG prices have intensified inflation concerns across the country, increasing expectations of a reasonable July 2026 DA hike for central government employees and pensioners.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 3:43pm -
Want better returns than FDs? Here are top five government-backed schemes you can consider
Bank fixed deposits are favored by risk-averse investors for stable returns. However, if you are seeking alternative schemes that are backed by the government and offer higher interest rates than most FDs, here's a list of options.
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 3:33pm -
Why is BNPL popular, and what users often overlook?
It feels convenient, but the silent accumulation of debt can disrupt your budget.
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 3:32pm -
I asked ChatGPT how much emergency fund I would need on a 10 LPA salary amid tech layoffs — Here's what AI said
Facing layoff anxiety? Discover exactly how much emergency fund you need to survive job loss on a 10 LPA salary. A practical 3-to-6 month financial survival guide.
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 3:16pm -
Paytm launches Pocket Money: Teens without a bank account can now make UPI payments, parents can set limits; here's how
‘Teenagers gain independence and now no longer need to borrow their parent’s phone, ask for OTPs, or send QR,’ Paytm said. Here is step-by-step guide to activate Paytm Pocket Money on your Android or iOS device:
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 2:50pm -

Live Mint - Companies

newCanadian miner Sherritt International stops plan to dissolve Cuban joint venture
Canadian miner Sherritt International stops plan to dissolve Cuban joint venture
- 3 hours ago 20 May 26, 12:15am -
newBoaz Weinstein’s Hedge Fund Takes Aim at Impax’s ‘Terrible’ Run
As Boaz Weinstein’s hedge fund, Saba Capital Management, takes on one of the most high-profile environmental investment trusts in Britain, the standoff is morphing into a particularly brutal moment for ESG.
- 4 hours ago 20 May 26, 12:05am -
newAnthropic hires OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy to build next-generation Claude AI models
Andrej Karpathy, co-founder of OpenAI and former Tesla AI leader, has joined Anthropic. Karpathy made the news public via a post on X where he expressed enthusiasm for returning to R&D and plans to continue his work in education
- 5 hours ago 19 May 26, 10:40pm -
newQ4 results: Zee Entertainment reports loss at ₹104 crore, says war in West Asia impacted ad spend
Media company Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEE) on 19 May reported Q4 loss at ₹104 crore, citing lower advertising spend from clients amid the war in West Asia, according to a PTI report.
- 8 hours ago 19 May 26, 8:00pm -
newZydus Lifesciences beats estimates, sees high-teens growth in FY27
For FY26, its revenue from operations stood at ₹27,148.4 crore, up 17% on-year, and adjusted net profit grew 15% to ₹5,456.4 crore.
- 8 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:58pm -
newHow Orange Health Labs is trying to become the Zepto of blood tests
The Bengaluru-headquartered upstart is trying to turn diagnostics into an on-demand consumer service. It promises home sample collection in under 60 minutes, and report delivery within six hours. But not everyone is convinced.
- 9 hours ago 19 May 26, 6:41pm -
newPepsiCo India 2025 revenue up 8% as snacks growth offsets weak beverage sales
PepsiCo India reported higher revenue and profit for 2025, aided by double-digit growth in foods, even as unseasonal rains and intensifying competition weighed on beverages.
- 10 hours ago 19 May 26, 5:51pm -
newBharti Airtel launches Priority Postpaid service with 5G slicing
Over the past year, slicing based 5G services have been launched in many countries like USA, Singapore, United Kingdom and Malaysia. Airtel’s launch is the first such launch in India.
- 11 hours ago 19 May 26, 5:10pm -
newZydus Wellness sees more of price-led growth as costs surge
Rising input costs and acquisition-led expansion are reshaping the growth strategy at Zydus Wellness. Rising inflation may push it to rely more on price-led growth, signalling broader pressure on consumer-facing firms as the impact of the West Asia war spreads across the economy.
- 11 hours ago 19 May 26, 4:35pm -
newInfosys cuts Q4 bonus payouts after up to 100% variable pay in previous quarter: Report
Infosys has reduced performance bonus payouts for Q4 FY26 to an average of 70%, down from 85% in Q3. Payouts varied by employee level, reflecting ongoing uncertainty in the global tech sector amid AI advancements that are impacting traditional IT services.
- 12 hours ago 19 May 26, 3:20pm -
newGear shift: Bajaj Auto steers KTM closer to profitability in March quarter
In the first full quarter since Bajaj Auto took control, the Austrian bikemaker clocked a €5.5 million Ebitda profit on the back of a 70% revenue jump and aggressive cost-cutting following its 2024 bankruptcy.
- 13 hours ago 19 May 26, 3:07pm -
newSoftware jobs as we know them may soon cease to exist, says Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei
As AI tools become more and more capable of writing code, Amodei suggested that there is going to be a fundamental shift in how software is built and paid for.
- 13 hours ago 19 May 26, 2:47pm -
newCognizant doubles share buyback target to $2 billion in 2026 to assuage investors
Cognizant aims to boost investor confidence amid a 38% stock decline this year. The buyback increase reflects the company's belief in AI's long-term growth potential.
- 14 hours ago 19 May 26, 1:50pm -
newAditya Birla Fashion doubles down on TMRW, chases scale over profits
TMRW is betting on offline expansion, AI-led operations, and quick commerce to scale profitably, even as skepticism grows around India’s house-of-brands model and ABFRL faces earnings pressure.
- 14 hours ago 19 May 26, 1:31pm -
newPE firm Advent invests $150 million for minority stake in Iscon Balaji Foods
Advent International will invest $150 million in Iscon Balaji Foods as part of a $215 million round, underscoring rising private equity interest in India’s frozen foods and QSR supply chain ecosystem.
- 16 hours ago 19 May 26, 11:24am -

new‘Replacing lower-value human capital’: Standard Chartered plans over 7,800 job cuts by 2030 amid AI, profitability push
The job cuts would drive productivity improvements to raise income per employee by about 20% by 2028, according to StanChart.
- 18 hours ago 19 May 26, 9:52am -
newJaguar Land Rover shrinks board, shifts operational power to executive committee
Jaguar Land Rover has cut its board from 11 members to three and shifted operational control to a 13-member executive committee under CEO P.B. Balaji as Tata Motors pushes a turnaround amid falling sales, weak profits, cyberattack costs and pressure from its EV transition.
- 22 hours ago 19 May 26, 6:00am -
newTCS raises salaries, ties monthly performance pay to office attendance
TCS has introduced new salary structures including HRA and Conveyance Allowances, but employees are confused about their impact on take-home pay. Despite a 6% hike for top performers, the revised structure has led to dissatisfaction among staff, especially concerning the shift in performance bonus.
- 22 hours ago 19 May 26, 6:00am -
newTata Steel rules out joint ventures in India, bets on solo expansion for better control
The company looks to buy out its existing joint venture partners wherever possible to merge all steelmaking operations under one company.
- 22 hours ago 19 May 26, 6:00am -
newBack to WFH? India Inc responds to Modi’s fuel-saving appeal
India's largest employers have reintroduced work-from-home policies following PM Modi's appeal for fuel conservation amid rising oil prices. Companies like RPG Group and PwC India emphasize flexible work arrangements while balancing employee well-being and operational needs.
- 22 hours ago 19 May 26, 5:45am -
newOffice Reits eye AI-resilient, GCC-driven tenant portfolios, acquisitions to expand
Reit executives said that amid the layoff buzz by IT companies and the AI boom, GCCs have more than compensated in terms of demand and leasing of premium office space.
- 23 hours ago 19 May 26, 5:00am -
The New York Times sues the Pentagon a second time over Hegseths media restrictions
The New York Times sues the Pentagon a second time over Hegseth's media restrictions
- 1 day ago 19 May 26, 3:08am -
Delta to Prioritize Global Expansion Over Domestic Transactions
Delta Air Lines Inc. Chief Executive Officer Ed Bastian said he’ll sit out consolidation in the US aviation market and instead focus on expanding abroad through partnerships, even as high fuel prices and a transaction-minded administration stand to shake up the domestic industry.
- 1 day ago 19 May 26, 12:09am -
Adani Enterprises to pay $275 million settlement to the US treasury for buying Iranian gas
The settlement, along with recent SEC and DOJ developments, effectively ends all ongoing US investigations involving the Adani Group.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 10:55pm -
No WFH for Zoho employees: Sridhar Vembu says ‘….issues take longer to resolve’
Explaining the company’s stance, Sridhar Vembu said direct interaction among teams helps resolve challenges faster and improves the quality of solutions developed.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 10:39pm -
Vodafone Idea draws up ₹1 trillion cash strategy amid dues, capex push
Vodafone Idea's plan comes as analysts raise concerns about the company’s future payment obligations to clear spectrum dues, and the company is confident it can raise funds from a State Bank of India-led consortium.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 7:24pm -
IDFC FIRST Bank Q4 shows deposit slowdown despite system-wide surge
Despite a system-wide rise in bank deposits, IDFC FIRST Bank’s March-quarter earnings showed a sequential slowdown in deposits after the Chandigarh fraud dented depositor confidence.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 6:10pm -
Cruel summer: How Iran war shocks are silently gutting corporate profits
The West Asian geopolitical shock has ignited an industrial wildfire in India. From Morbi’s kilns to Tiruppur’s factories, a hidden crisis of soaring costs and fleeing workers is quietly triggering margin erosion—and the worst may be yet to come.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 4:55pm -
Mint Explainer | Why Swiggy wants to be classified as Indian-controlled
Swiggy’s proposed governance changes highlight how Indian startups with large foreign investors are restructuring boards and shareholder rights to navigate tighter e-commerce and quick commerce rules.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 4:00pm -
TCS asks managers to classify 5% staff as underperformers
Internal emails show TCS pushing managers to place 5% of employees in the lowest performance band, stoking fears of further workforce cuts after last year’s retrenchment exercise.
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 2:10pm -
AI, not engineers for coding: Salesforce to spend $300 million on Anthropic tokens, CEO Marc Benioff says
Benioff's plans, coupled with his previous announcement that Salesforce will not hire any more engineers in 2025 due to productivity gains from AI, signal a decisive shift — the automation of writing code.
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 1:18pm -
L Catterton said to be in talks to acquire minority stake in Bengaluru-based Nandhana Palace
Private equity firm L Catterton is in discussions to acquire a stake in Nandhana Palace, which is expanding its restaurant chain across India amidst increasing investor interest in the food services sector.
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 12:58pm -
Bain Capital closes sixth Asia fund with $10.5 billion corpus amid fundraising slump
Bain Capital closes its sixth Asia fund at $10.5 billion, topping its $7 billion target, as investors consolidate capital with scaled global platforms despite a 12-year low in regional fundraising.
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 10:32am -
Anthropic will brief world's most powerful financial watchdog on Mythos AI cyber dangers: Report
Anthropic has agreed to brief the Financial Stability Board on cyber vulnerabilities exposed by its Mythos AI model, after Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey requested the meeting
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 10:29am -
Bharti-backed Gourmet Investments brings Olive Garden to India, bets on premium casual dining expansion
Bharti Family Office-backed Gourmet Investments plans to scale to 100–125 outlets in three years as it expands Olive Garden and other international restaurant brands amid rising competition in India’s dining market.
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 10:01am -

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newWall St ends lower as inflation worries push up yields - Reuters
Wall St ends lower as inflation worries push up yields ReutersS&P 500 posts third straight losing session as rising yields drag down stocks: Live updates CNBCStock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures slide as rising yields keep up pressure Yahoo Finance SingaporeStocks cut some losses as tech sector erases decline day ahead of Nvidia results Investing.comUS stock markets today (May 19, 2026): Dow drops nearly 400 points as tech rally cools; Nvidia earnings in focus The Time…
- 2 hours ago 20 May 26, 2:02am -
newThe AI blindspot: Layoffs are piling up, but where are the returns? - The Economic Times
The AI blindspot: Layoffs are piling up, but where are the returns? The Economic TimesWho wins and who loses when AI comes for the workplace The Times of IndiaThe jobs apocalypse: a (very) short history The EconomistAI isn't paying off in the way companies think. Layoffs driven by automation are failing to generate returns, study finds FortuneThe Tech Jobs That Are Safe From AI WSJ
- 6 hours ago 19 May 26, 9:35pm -
newIndia news: Fuel prices rise again as Iran crisis deepens - DW.com
India news: Fuel prices rise again as Iran crisis deepens DW.comPrices of petrol, diesel hiked again by 90p, up by nearly Rs 4 in a week The Times of IndiaFuel price hike sparks sharp increases in auto fares and meal costs in Vijayawada The HinduFour Fuel Price Cuts In 4 Years: Centre After Price Hike NDTVFuel Prices Rise Again; Second Hike in a Week TheWire.in
- 7 hours ago 19 May 26, 9:02pm -
newNew Shai-Hulud malware wave compromises 600 npm packages - BleepingComputer
New Shai-Hulud malware wave compromises 600 npm packages BleepingComputerShai-Hulud: Here We Go Again. Mass npm Supply Chain Attack Hits the AntV Ecosystem StepSecurityWhat is Mini Shai-Hulud npm supply chain attack, and was Microsoft and Socket hit by malware? Full explain The Economic TimesMini Shai-Hulud Hits AntV: 300+ Malicious npm Packages Published via Compromised Maintainer Account SnykHackers hijack developer account in 20 minutes, compromise 317 packages NewsBytes
- 8 hours ago 19 May 26, 8:00pm -
new5 Times Higher Than Southeast Asia: How India Is Meeting Record Electricity Demand This Summer - News18
5 Times Higher Than Southeast Asia: How India Is Meeting Record Electricity Demand This Summer News18Amid soaring temperatures, India successfully meets record peak power demand of 260.45 GW The HinduDelhi's peak power demand touches season-high as mercury crosses 45 degree Celsius The Times of IndiaPeak power demand hits all-time high of over 257 GW on Monday The Economic TimesIndia’s power demand peaks in May: How extreme heat continues to drive this surge The Indian Express
- 8 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:51pm -
newSWISS Adds Zurich – Bangalore in late-Oct 2026 - AeroRoutes
SWISS Adds Zurich – Bangalore in late-Oct 2026 AeroRoutesSWISS to offer its first-ever service to Bengaluru, India SWISS NewsroomSwiss International Air Lines Launches Direct Flights Between Zurich And Bengaluru NDTVSwiss Air to launch Bengaluru-Zurich flights The Times of IndiaSwiss International Airlines to launch nonstop Bengaluru-Zurich flights The Economic Times
- 8 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:30pm -
newMicrosoft's biggest India data center on track to go live in mid-2026, executive says - Reuters
Microsoft's biggest India data center on track to go live in mid-2026, executive says ReutersSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 9 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:10pm -
newNew Skoda Epiq Electric SUV Debuts – 4.2m Long, 425 Kms Range, 475L Boot - RushLane
New Skoda Epiq Electric SUV Debuts – 4.2m Long, 425 Kms Range, 475L Boot RushLaneExterior: the first Škoda production model to fully incorporate the Modern Solid design language Škoda StoryboardIntroducing the Škoda Epiq: the beloved compact SUV electrive.comSkoda unveils Epiq eSUV: Brand's smallest EV with 440 km range! The Times of IndiaSkoda Epiq interior and features image gallery Autocar India
- 10 hours ago 19 May 26, 5:59pm -
new2026 Tata Tiago Launch Date 28th May - Revised Design, More Equipment - RushLane
2026 Tata Tiago Launch Date 28th May - Revised Design, More Equipment RushLaneTata Tiago Facelift: Launch Date Revealed CartoqTata Tiago EV Facelift Images - Tiago EV Facelift Car Images, Interior & Exterior Photos CarDekhoTata Tiago facelift spotted testing ahead of launch HT AutoTata Tiago facelift launch in India on May 28 Moneycontrol.com
- 10 hours ago 19 May 26, 5:49pm -
newAirtel launches Priority Postpaid with 5G slicing to lock in premium users - Moneycontrol.com
Airtel launches Priority Postpaid with 5G slicing to lock in premium users Moneycontrol.comAirtel launches India's first commercial 5G slicing-based 'Priority Postpaid' service Upstox‘Airtel’s 5G upgrade does not violate net neutrality, brings new tech to India’ ET TelecomAirtel launches ‘Priority Postpaid’ plans starting at ₹449 BusinessLineAirtel launches priority postpaid plans with 5G slicing The Economic Times
- 11 hours ago 19 May 26, 4:19pm -
newMeta lays out plans for May 20 layoffs, restructuring; closes 6,000 open roles - The Economic Times
Meta lays out plans for May 20 layoffs, restructuring; closes 6,000 open roles The Economic TimesMeta layoffs: Employees told to work from home as countdown begins for 4AM emails, leaked memo from HR chief says: 'We're now at the stage where…' The Times of IndiaMeta is rapidly reorganizing its workers’ jobs around AI: ‘Transfers aren’t optional’ The GuardianMeta’s New Reality: Record High Profits. Record Low Morale WIREDExclusive: Meta lays out details of May 20 restructu…
- 11 hours ago 19 May 26, 4:15pm -
newWhy foreign investors are shunning India: Surjit Bhalla points out root cause - India Today
Why foreign investors are shunning India: Surjit Bhalla points out root cause India Today'Indian economy is in trouble': Ex-IMF economist Surjit Bhalla on what went wrong Business TodayADB Says FTAs, Lower Tariffs Key to Boosting Foreign Investment in India Daily PioneerIndia Seeks Investment: Modi Faces Outflows, Global Competition WhalesbookIndia’s Low-Import Economic Diet Is Missing a High-FDI Protein Bloomberg.com
- 11 hours ago 19 May 26, 4:14pm -
newCan a daughter claim share in property sold by father to sons during his lifetime? - Moneycontrol.com
Can a daughter claim share in property sold by father to sons during his lifetime? Moneycontrol.com
- 11 hours ago 19 May 26, 4:14pm -
newIndia notifies standards for petrol with up to 30% ethanol amid energy crisis - Mint
India notifies standards for petrol with up to 30% ethanol amid energy crisis MintGovt assigns ARAI to carry out study on impact of E25 fuel on existing vehicles The Times of IndiaReady to flex ethanol muscle, E100 gets road map to cut oil imports The Economic TimesIndia Expands Ethanol Blending Beyond E20, Notifies E30 Petrol Standard News18Ethanol, flex-fuel vehicles can strengthen India’s energy security: IFGE’s Ravi Gupta CNBC TV18
- 12 hours ago 19 May 26, 4:05pm -
newWhy Emkay is seeing Nifty at 29,000 by March 2027 despite oil shock, West Asia tensions - The Economic Times
Why Emkay is seeing Nifty at 29,000 by March 2027 despite oil shock, West Asia tensions The Economic TimesIndia Markets Poised for Long-Term Growth Despite Geopolitical Risks: Emkay Global Financial Services Investment GuruNifty Bears May Drag Index To 20,500 Amid Fears Of Renewed Iran War, Oil Shock: JPMorgan NDTV ProfitNifty likely to touch 29,000 by FY27-end despite global uncertainties: Report MSNEmkay sees India markets bouncing back, but Gulf crisis clouds outlook BusinessLi…
- 12 hours ago 19 May 26, 3:53pm -

newBharat Electronics Q4 results: Net profit rises 5% YoY, board recommends final dividend for FY26 - Upstox
Bharat Electronics Q4 results: Net profit rises 5% YoY, board recommends final dividend for FY26 UpstoxBharat Electronics Q4 results: Shares trade higher ahead of earnings; key updates to know UpstoxBEL Q4 FY26 Results: Profit Rises 4.6% YOY to ₹2,225 Crore, Dividend of ₹0.55 Announced GrowwBEL announces 55% final dividend; Q4 profit rises 5% to Rs 2,225 crore Zee BusinessBEL Q4 Results: Revenue, profit above expectations; Margin narrows off high base CNBC TV18
- 12 hours ago 19 May 26, 3:41pm -
newStock Market Highlights: Nifty, Sensex End Lower After Range-Bound Trade - NDTV Profit
Stock Market Highlights: Nifty, Sensex End Lower After Range-Bound Trade NDTV ProfitSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights| Closing Bell: Sensex settles 114 pts lower, Nifty belo... The Economic TimesTop gainers and losers, May 19: Kotak Mahindra Bank, Titan fall 2%, Infosys surges over 4%; check full list UpstoxStock markets succumb to late sell-off; Sensex falls 114 points The HinduIndia Shares Open Cautiously Higher Amid Oil Volatility and Rupee Pressure Investing.co…
- 12 hours ago 19 May 26, 3:36pm -
newDefence stock in focus after signing MoU for India’s first private marine gas turbine facility - Trade Brains
Defence stock in focus after signing MoU for India’s first private marine gas turbine facility Trade BrainsBharat Forge to set up India’s 1st pvt sector marine gas turbine MRO, development complex in Vizag The Times of IndiaKalyani Group-Backed Defence Company Signs MoU To Establish India’s First Private Marine Gas Turbine Facility Dalal Street Investment JournalAfter Crucial DAC Approval, Indian Navy to Develop Indigenous 4 MW Marine Gas Turbine Generator to Mitigate Import Depen…
- 12 hours ago 19 May 26, 3:36pm -
newSolar to dominate energy by 2035, but AI data centers will keep fossil fuels in business - TechCrunch
Solar to dominate energy by 2035, but AI data centers will keep fossil fuels in business TechCrunchBloombergNEF’s New Energy Outlook 2026: Transition to Newer Technologies, Expanded Electrification to Strengthen Nations’ Energy Security BloombergNEFBloombergNEF: Energy security now 'driving force' behind accelerating clean energy boom BusinessGreenSolar to dominate power by 2032 reNewsHow big can solar go? These 3 projects show us the gigascale future Canary Media
- 12 hours ago 19 May 26, 3:30pm -
newSoftware jobs as we know them may soon cease to exist, says Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei - Mint
Software jobs as we know them may soon cease to exist, says Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei MintAfter repeatedly saying AI will wipe out millions of jobs, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei makes a 'doomsday' prediction for software companies; says: Software is going to… The Times of IndiaAnthropic CEO Dario Amodei warns of "serious employment crisis" as AI set to replace entry-level jobs ANI News'Software Going To Be Free': Anthropic CEO's Big Prediction Sounds Alarm For Tech Firms | India News …
- 13 hours ago 19 May 26, 2:47pm -
newGBP/USD Signal 19/05: Technicals Questionable on War Fears - Daily Forex
GBP/USD Signal 19/05: Technicals Questionable on War Fears Daily ForexGBP/USD Bullish Key Reversal Warns Sterling Selloff May Be Exhausted FOREX.comGBP/USD, USD/JPY Forecast: 2 Trades to Watch Investing.comWhy the Pound is starting to trade like an emerging-market currency FXStreetEUR/GBP: Weak UK Jobs Data Pushes BoE Toward Patience, but CPI Holds Key to Breakout ActionForex
- 13 hours ago 19 May 26, 2:32pm -
newHDFC Bank revises Regalia Gold lounge access, rewards rules: Details - Business Standard
HDFC Bank revises Regalia Gold lounge access, rewards rules: Details Business StandardHDFC Bank credit cards just got devalued: What Regalia Gold, Diners Privilege users should know CNBC TV18HDFC Bank revises Regalia Gold lounge access benefits: Check new airport lounge access and reward points c The Economic TimesWhy Your Airport Lounge Access Just Got Restricted – and How to Get Back In | Credit Cards U.S. News MoneyNow, swipe your card a bit more for free lounge access financ…
- 13 hours ago 19 May 26, 2:32pm -
newThe $138 bn buffer: India’s most visible export can rescue the rupee - The Economic Times
The $138 bn buffer: India’s most visible export can rescue the rupee The Economic TimesWhy India Wants to Send More Workers Abroad to Save the Rupee outlookbusiness.com'Biggest Single Danger Is If Remittances Come Down' DailyhuntIndia to speed up sending skilled workers to Israel The Economic Times
- 14 hours ago 19 May 26, 2:11pm -
newGold seems vulnerable near daily low as Fed hike bets and geopolitical risks lift USD - FXStreet
Gold seems vulnerable near daily low as Fed hike bets and geopolitical risks lift USD FXStreetGold extends dip amid uncertainty over Iran peace agreement, inflation outlook Investing.comGold price on Tuesday: Why are silver, gold rates crashing today? What will be likely gold price in June? The Economic TimesTreasury yields, dollar weigh on gold amid inflation concerns CNBCGold price hold steadies, silver rebounds as Hormuz risk keeps oil, yields in focus - PM Report KITCO
- 14 hours ago 19 May 26, 2:05pm -
newAshish Kacholia-backed smallcap stock tanks 34% in just two sessions. What’s behind the selloff? - The Economic Times
Ashish Kacholia-backed smallcap stock tanks 34% in just two sessions. What’s behind the selloff? The Economic TimesJain Resource Recycling shares crash 19% as Q4 margin fails to impress investors; here's what impacted the margin UpstoxWhy is Everyone on Dalal Street is Talking About Jain Resource Recycling? EquitymasterJain Resource stock crashes 15%, extends two-day decline to 28% on margin pressure in Q4; MOFS retains 'buy' MSNJain Resource Recycling Ltd Hits Intraday Low Amid Pr…
- 15 hours ago 19 May 26, 12:49pm -
new2026 Honda City Facelift Leaked Ahead of Launch, Here’s How It Looks - CarDekho
2026 Honda City Facelift Leaked Ahead of Launch, Here’s How It Looks CarDekhoSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 15 hours ago 19 May 26, 12:47pm -
newRedeploying engineers into forward-deployed roles across India: Salesforce's Arundhati Bhattacharya - Moneycontrol.com
Redeploying engineers into forward-deployed roles across India: Salesforce's Arundhati Bhattacharya Moneycontrol.comSalesforce rewrites roles amid AI shift The Times of IndiaSalesforce not building AI to displace humans: Vala Afshar The Economic TimesYou can't lose by betting on India: Salesforce's Vala Afshar on why India is the defining market of the AI era MSNSalesforce reskills 3,000 employees into sales roles, Vala Afshar says NewsBytes
- 15 hours ago 19 May 26, 12:32pm -
newSuzuki Burgman 15 Debuts - 150cc Maxi Scooter, 14.2 bhp, 14” Wheels - RushLane
Suzuki Burgman 15 Debuts - 150cc Maxi Scooter, 14.2 bhp, 14” Wheels RushLaneSuzuki Burgman 150 unveiled overseas Autocar IndiaSuzuki Burgman 150 debuts with traction control, TFT display and dual-channel ABS HT AutoSuzuki Burgman 150 Breaks Cover Overseas BikeWaleSuzuki Burgman 150 Revealed With 14-Inch Wheels, Dual-Channel ABS Car and Bike
- 16 hours ago 19 May 26, 11:38am -
newVedanta demerger: At what price will each of the four new companies list? Check cost of acquisition - The Economic Times
Vedanta demerger: At what price will each of the four new companies list? Check cost of acquisition The Economic TimesWhy Vedanta’s demerger test begins after listing Fortune IndiaVedanta Demerger: Big update from NCLT; see how it impacts your average cost Zee BusinessVedanta target price: Why should you buy stock post demerger - Rationale explained Business TodayVedanta Ltd stock (INE205A01025): earnings and debt focus after recent updates AD HOC NEWS
- 16 hours ago 19 May 26, 11:36am -
newNo relief for rupee: Currency slips to 96.38 against US dollar amid Middle East tensions - The Times of India
No relief for rupee: Currency slips to 96.38 against US dollar amid Middle East tensions The Times of IndiaIndian Rupee Has Fallen by Nearly 12% Against Pakistani Rupee Since Operation Sindoor TheWire.inRupee at record low: Currency falls to 96.70 against dollar after eighth straight session of losses The Times of IndiaDaily Quiz: On Indian Rupee The HinduRupee finds some footing on dollar offers from state-run, foreign banks The Economic Times
- 18 hours ago 19 May 26, 9:59am -
newNIFTY IT jumps 8% in 3 sessions; what is driving the rally after sharp correction? - Upstox
NIFTY IT jumps 8% in 3 sessions; what is driving the rally after sharp correction? UpstoxAI Shock: IT valuations fall near levels seen during subprime crisis The Economic TimesWhy IT Stocks are Rising: 4 Beaten Down IT Stocks to Watch EquitymasterIT shares extend gains to 3rd day on strong dollar; Coforge, Mphasis, Infosys rise up to 6% Moneycontrol.comInfosys, TCS, Tech Mahindra shares jump: Why IT stocks gained up to 6% today India Today
- 18 hours ago 19 May 26, 9:56am -
newMythos Preview Builds PoC Exploits in Automated Vulnerability Research - CyberSecurityNews
Mythos Preview Builds PoC Exploits in Automated Vulnerability Research CyberSecurityNewsProject Glasswing: what Mythos showed us The Cloudflare BlogAnthropic to let partners share Mythos cybersecurity findings with others The HinduUS regulators pause cyber exams for major banks amid AI security concerns Investing.com IndiaExclusive | Anthropic Lets Mythos Users Share Cyber Threats With Others WSJ
- 18 hours ago 19 May 26, 9:19am -
newAdani Group stocks rise after US drops fraud charges against Gautam Adani - Reuters
Adani Group stocks rise after US drops fraud charges against Gautam Adani ReutersUS Announces $ 275 Million Sanctions Settlement With Adani, Moves to Drop Criminal Bribery Case TheWire.inU.S. Set to Drop Charges Against Indian Billionaire Accused of Fraud The New York TimesAdani Enterprises stock up 1% as U.S. drops bribery charges The HinduAll charges dropped by US Department of Justice: Adani Group stocks rally up to 3% The Times of India
- 18 hours ago 19 May 26, 9:17am -
newInfosys trims Q4 bonus payouts after strongest variable pay in over 3 years - Moneycontrol.com
Infosys trims Q4 bonus payouts after strongest variable pay in over 3 years Moneycontrol.comInfosys employees see 15 percentage point drop in bonus amid Middle East tensions, macro headwinds The Economic TimesInfosys trims employee bonuses after strong Q3 run People Matters MediaInfosys Q4 Bonus: Average Payout Drops to 70% Amid IT Headwinds Deccan HeraldInfosys finalises Q4FY26 bonuses at 70% average payout amid cautious macro environment BusinessLine
- 19 hours ago 19 May 26, 8:44am -
newMaruti YMC, Brezza FL, Baleno FL Spied Testing Together - Details - RushLane
Maruti YMC, Brezza FL, Baleno FL Spied Testing Together - Details RushLaneLong-Range 7-Seater EVs Expected in India Soon CarLeloNew Maruti three-row EV spied testing Autocar IndiaMaruti Suzuki YMC spied in clearer video; Baleno, Brezza facelifts also visible HT AutoMaruti Baleno Facelift, YMC and Brezza Facelift Spied Testing In Convoy [Video] Cartoq
- 19 hours ago 19 May 26, 8:42am -
newElon Musk loses blockbuster OpenAI suit as jury says too late - The Hindu
Elon Musk loses blockbuster OpenAI suit as jury says too late The HinduZoe Kleinman: Why the AI industry is the real winner of the Musk-Altman trial BBCElon Musk Loses Lawsuit Against OpenAI, Jury Finds He 'Waited Too Long' NDTVMusk slams Altman trial verdict as a 'technicality,' vows to appeal CNBC'Directionally very bad': Mira Murati, Ilya Sutskever, and Shivon Zilis took the stand, and the Musk vs OpenAI trial got worse for everyone The Times of India
- 19 hours ago 19 May 26, 8:12am -
newReliance turns to CATL as Chinese tech curbs hit battery ambitions - Business Standard
Reliance turns to CATL as Chinese tech curbs hit battery ambitions Business StandardReliance in talks with Chinese battery behemoth CATL & others for big battery system parts The Economic TimesReliance in talks with CATL, global suppliers for battery storage parts for Jamnagar project: Report ET AutoReliance in Talks With CATL, Others for Big Battery System Parts Bloomberg.comRIL Exploring Battery Partnerships Chemical Industry Digest
- 20 hours ago 19 May 26, 8:10am -
newIndia loses all spots in world’s top 100 companies as equity crash bites - Moneycontrol.com
India loses all spots in world’s top 100 companies as equity crash bites Moneycontrol.comIndia missed out on AI and now its run as market darling may be over The Japan TimesBear attack on India markets: No Indian company in world's top 100 listed firms by market cap, says report MSNFrom the Opinions Editor: It’s not tariffs, AI play, or energy imports that keep investors away. India lacks a growth story The Indian ExpressIndia's equity market story could have been worse | Number…
- 20 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:42am -
newTrading Plan: Will Nifty 50 reclaim 23,800, Bank Nifty march toward 54,000 amid range-bound trading? - Moneycontrol.com
Trading Plan: Will Nifty 50 reclaim 23,800, Bank Nifty march toward 54,000 amid range-bound trading? Moneycontrol.comAhead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday The Economic TimesTrade Setup for May 20: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell Moneycontrol.comStocks to buy: What's the outlook for Nifty for May 18-May 22 week? Check list of top stock recommendations The Times of IndiaMarket Faces Resistance Near 23,800 After Positive Open - GEPL C…
- 21 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:11am -
newSamsung, labor union to resume talks on Wednesday as they edge to avert strike - Reuters
Samsung, labor union to resume talks on Wednesday as they edge to avert strike ReutersWhat are Samsung union workers demanding and how might a strike play out? The GuardianSamsung, labour union meet again as Seoul threatens to intervene to block strike The HinduSamsung Electronics and union extend talks to avert strike threatening global supply chains ReutersSouth Korea's president is urging Samsung to reach a labor deal before a massive chip strike qz.com
- 21 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:05am -
newFive Stocks To Buy: BSE, Infosys, ICICI Bank And More | May 19, 2026 - NDTV Profit
Five Stocks To Buy: BSE, Infosys, ICICI Bank And More | May 19, 2026 NDTV ProfitTrade Spotlight: How should you trade Kotak Mahindra Bank, Dr Reddys Labs, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, GE... Moneycontrol.comStocks to buy for short term: From Bharti Airtel, PB Fintech to VBL - Experts suggest 6 stock picks for next 1-2 weeks MintAirtel, Sun Pharma, Kotak Bank among top stock picks for short-term gains — check targets Business TodayTop picks of the week: Axis Direct bets on THESE 3 Stocks…
- 21 hours ago 19 May 26, 6:55am -
newBlackstone Announces Joint Venture with Google to Create New TPU Cloud - Blackstone
Blackstone Announces Joint Venture with Google to Create New TPU Cloud BlackstoneExclusive | Google and Blackstone to Create New AI Cloud Company WSJBlackstone Bets Big On AI With $5 Billion Google Partnership NDTVBlackstone will create a new TPU cloud in a joint venture with Google. blog.googleCoreWeave, Nebius shares drop as Blackstone and Google launch $5B AI cloud venture Investing.com India
- 21 hours ago 19 May 26, 6:37am -
newTCS raises salaries, ties monthly performance pay to office attendance - Mint
TCS raises salaries, ties monthly performance pay to office attendance MintTCS employees say salary reduced by Rs 3,000 after appraisal despite 5 percent hike announcement India TodayTCS keeps WFO linked to variable pay, lower compliance cuts payouts The Times of IndiaTCS share slide meets 5% pay hikes, analysts see upside MSNTCS asks managers to place 5% employees in lowest performance band after major layoffs People Matters Media
- 22 hours ago 19 May 26, 6:00am -
newIndian founders flip Y Combinator’s $25,000 AI tokens for quick bucks - The Economic Times
Indian founders flip Y Combinator’s $25,000 AI tokens for quick bucks The Economic TimesY Combinator Startup School credits worth $25,000 resold online NewsBytesIndian founders try to profit by selling $25,000 AI credits handed out at YC Startup School: Report | 'Some credits didn’t work as advertised' | Inshorts InshortsIndian Founders Create Grey Market for Y Combinator’s $25,000 AI Credits Amid Startup School Hype CXO DigitalpulseGig workers' incentives cool; YC attendees re…
- 22 hours ago 19 May 26, 6:00am -
newChina joins global sell-off of US Treasuries in March as Iran war prompts panic - South China Morning Post
China joins global sell-off of US Treasuries in March as Iran war prompts panic South China Morning PostJapan, China lead foreign government retreat from U.S. Treasurys as Iran war fallout stokes currency fears CNBCJapan, China lead declines in foreign holdings of Treasuries in March, data shows ReutersUS Treasury Market Faces Pressure Amid Iran-US War As 7 Out Of 10 Major Foreign Holders Trim Exposure News18Saudi Arabia, UAE cut US Treasury holdings in March Arab News
- 23 hours ago 19 May 26, 4:49am -
newStanChart Joins AI Push With Plan to Cut Thousands of Jobs - Bloomberg.com
StanChart Joins AI Push With Plan to Cut Thousands of Jobs Bloomberg.comStanChart Lays Out Plan for 18% Return, Corporate Job Cuts WSJStandard Chartered to cut thousands of roles as AI use increases BBCStanChart to cut over 7,000 jobs, boost AI to replace 'lower-value human capital' ReutersStandard Chartered to cut over 15% of corporate functions roles as it targets higher returns CNBC
- 23 hours ago 19 May 26, 4:45am -
Anthropic has acquired the dev tools startup used by OpenAI, Google, and Cloudflare - TechCrunch
Anthropic has acquired the dev tools startup used by OpenAI, Google, and Cloudflare TechCrunchAnthropic acquires Stainless AnthropicAnthropic acquires Stainless to boost agent connectivity tools Investing.com IndiaAnthropic Acquires Dev Tools Startup Used by OpenAI YourStory.comAnthropic Buys The SDK Pipeline OpenAI And Gemini Depend On Forbes
- 1 day ago 19 May 26, 12:57am -
Kevin Warsh will be the first Fed chair sworn in at the White House in almost 40 years - Morningstar
Kevin Warsh will be the first Fed chair sworn in at the White House in almost 40 years MorningstarTrump says he’ll let Warsh ‘do what he wants to do’ with interest rates. It’s a remark that Fed watchers have been bracing for. MarketWatchThe Economy Kevin Warsh Is Inheriting Is Not the One He Wanted WSJSurging Bond Yields Add to Pressures Building for Fed’s Warsh Bloomberg.comIncoming Fed chair Kevin Warsh has a difficult boss and a tough job ahead, says StanChart CEO Bill W…
- 1 day ago 19 May 26, 12:46am -
Oil Presses Higher With No Hormuz Reopening in Sight - WSJ
Oil Presses Higher With No Hormuz Reopening in Sight WSJOil Futures Slip With Market Back on U.S.-Iran Deal Watch WSJOil prices today: Crude jumps 2% after UAE nuclear plant attack amid 80-day Hormuz closure The Times of IndiaMarkets News, May 18, 2026: Nasdaq, S&P 500 Start Week Lower as Tech Shares Drop; Oil Prices Rise; Treasury Yields at Highest Level in Year InvestopediaOil Creeps Lower as Traders Weigh Trump’s Threats to Strike Iran Yahoo Finance
- 1 day ago 19 May 26, 12:45am -
Indian Oil Q4 net profit jumps 57% on strong margins; declares 12.5% dividend - CNBC TV18
Indian Oil Q4 net profit jumps 57% on strong margins; declares 12.5% dividend CNBC TV18IndianOil profit soars 2.8 times in 2025-26 The Times of IndiaIOC Q4 results: Cons PAT surges 78% YoY to Rs 14,458 crore, revenue rises 7% The Economic TimesIndian Oil Q4 profit jumps 56.6% to ₹11,377.5 crore The HinduIndian Oil shares up nearly 3% after Q4 PAT rises 78% YoY on healthy petroleum products business growth Upstox
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 10:41pm -
SpaceX Speeds Up IPO Listing: Analyst Warns Of ‘Elon Musk Effect’ - Forbes
SpaceX Speeds Up IPO Listing: Analyst Warns Of ‘Elon Musk Effect’ ForbesSpaceX’s ‘otherworldly’ debut could squeeze the oxygen from Europe’s IPO market, analysts say CNBCElon Musk wants SpaceX to go public. Here's how it works The HinduMusk says SpaceX IPO plans underway, space stocks rally Investing.com IndiaExclusive: SpaceX accelerates IPO timeline, targets June 12 listing on Nasdaq, sources say Reuters
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 10:12pm -
'We decided not to expand WFH because...': Zoho's Sridhar Vembu explains company's stance | Trending - Hindustan Times
'We decided not to expand WFH because...': Zoho's Sridhar Vembu explains company's stance | Trending Hindustan TimesZoho CEO Sridhar Vembu Rules Out Wider WFH, Says Collaboration Works Better Face-To-Face NDTVSridhar Vembu says Zoho will not expand WFH despite government push to cut fuel use People Matters MediaNo WFH for Zoho employees, says Sridhar Vembu India TodayZoho won’t expand work-from-home policy, says Sridhar Vembu: ‘Collaboration happens more fluidly face to face’ …
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 9:00pm -
Global centres in India slow hiring as AI reshapes work, ANSR CEO says - Reuters
Global centres in India slow hiring as AI reshapes work, ANSR CEO says ReutersGlobal centres in India slow hiring as AI reshapes work: ANSR CEO ETHRWorld.comGlobal careers without borders: The new education pathway for Indian talent India TodayLalit Ahuja: Global firms cut India GCC hiring amid AI NewsBytesTENCYS Silently Leads the Rise of Micro GCCs with a Value-First Approach First India
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 8:42pm -
Vikas Khemani-backed Q-Line Biotech, the biggest SME IPO of the year, to open on May 21 - Moneycontrol.com
Vikas Khemani-backed Q-Line Biotech, the biggest SME IPO of the year, to open on May 21 Moneycontrol.comQ-Line Biotech to raise ₹214 cr via IPO on NSE Emerge BusinessLineQ-Line Biotech Limited IPO Opens on May 21, 2026 ThePrintQ Line Biotech IPO Analysis: India's Biggest SME Issue, Avoid Or Apply? IPO CentralQ-Line Biotech IPO: ₹214 Cr ka India ka sabse bada SME IPO aa raha hai, par CRISIL downgrade ne kiya sawal khada! Whalesbook
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 7:10pm -
TCPL sees strong runway for growth in India: Chairman N Chandrasekaran - Business Standard
TCPL sees strong runway for growth in India: Chairman N Chandrasekaran Business StandardIndia remains on a credible growth path despite fragmented global landscape: N Chandrasekaran The Economic TimesOperating in era of profound shifts, firms need resiliency: N Chandrasekaran financialexpress.comTata Consumer FY26: Carbon Neutral Goals Met, 47% Renewables Used WhalesbookN. Chandrasekaran says volatility is the new normal as Tata Consumer navigates a turbulent FY26 Fortune India
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 6:23pm -
Vodafone Idea closing ₹35K crore SBI-led funding 'very fast': CEO - Business Standard
Vodafone Idea closing ₹35K crore SBI-led funding 'very fast': CEO Business Standard'Worst behind us, Vodafone Idea starting FY27 with a clear plan', says executive The Economic TimesVodafone Idea pins hope on cashflow growth, loans, tax refunds to meet ₹1 lakh crore cash requirement ET TelecomVodafone Idea share price at 52-week high: Can AGR relief and fresh funding drive the next leg of rally? Zee BusinessVodafone Idea shares rise 6% as CEO says 'deeply engaged' with SBI-led co…
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 5:40pm -
Cognizant Increases 2026 Share Repurchase Target by $1 Billion to $2 Billion - Cognizant Technology Solutions
Cognizant Increases 2026 Share Repurchase Target by $1 Billion to $2 Billion Cognizant Technology SolutionsCognizant ups 2026 share buyback target by $1bn The Times of IndiaCognizant boosts buyback target to $2 billion amid AI-led growth push The Economic TimesCognizant doubles 2026 stock buyback target to $2 billion BusinessLineCognizant Increases 2026 Share Repurchase Target by $1 Billion to $2 Billion | Corporate EQS News
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 5:34pm -
Merck Announces TroFuse-005 Trial Evaluating Sacituzumab Tirumotecan (Sac-TMT) Met Primary Endpoints of Overall Survival (OS) and Progression-Free Survival (PFS) in Certain Patients With Advanced or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer - Merck
Merck Announces TroFuse-005 Trial Evaluating Sacituzumab Tirumotecan (Sac-TMT) Met Primary Endpoints of Overall Survival (OS) and Progression-Free Survival (PFS) in Certain Patients With Advanced or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer MerckMerck’s endometrial cancer drug meets trial goals Investing.com IndiaMerck ADC, licensed from China, hits mark in first big global trial BioPharma DiveMerck, Kelun score with sac-TMT in endometrial cancer trial Fierce PharmaMerck's Sacituzumab Tirumotec…
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 4:15pm -
Apple Pay India launch delayed as banks drive hard bargain over commissions - Moneycontrol.com
Apple Pay India launch delayed as banks drive hard bargain over commissions Moneycontrol.comApple Pay India rollout delayed amid commission standoff with banks: report CNBC TV18Apple Pay India rollout stalled as banks push back on fees DailyhuntApple Pay India Launch Delayed as HDFC, ICICI, Axis Banks Resist Transaction Fees Convergence NowApple Pay still uncertain in India and might be delayed further, per reports Sportskeeda Tech
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 1:36pm -
India directs state-run banks, insurance firms to cut costs, shift to EVs - Reuters
India directs state-run banks, insurance firms to cut costs, shift to EVs ReutersSBI, LIC adopt online meetings amid fuel-saving push newskarnataka.comIndia pushes bioenergy transition as Finance Ministry orders EV shift and spending curbs BioEnergy TimesPublic sector banks, insurers, financial institutions told to implement austerity measures BusinessLineIndia Tells State Banks to Use EVs, Video Calls to Cut Fuel Use Bloomberg.com
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 12:57pm -
Maruti Brezza, Victoris Production Starts At New Kharkhoda Plant - RushLane
Maruti Brezza, Victoris Production Starts At New Kharkhoda Plant RushLaneMaruti Suzuki Begins Production at Second Kharkhoda Plant CarWaleMaruti commences production at second Kharkhoda plant Autocar IndiaMaruti Suzuki begins production at 2nd Kharkhoda plant: Key details The Times of IndiaMaruti Suzuki Starts Production At Second Kharkhoda Plant Autocar Professional
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 12:36pm -
President Trump on being America's CEO-in-chief, making 'deals that no normal person would make' - Fortune
President Trump on being America's CEO-in-chief, making 'deals that no normal person would make' FortuneNvidia earnings call drama: Will Jensen Huang talk 'Trump' and China chips after Xi summit? CNBCTrump and his executive delegation leave China with few deals to show for it — for now CNNChina's Door Will Open Wider To US Businesses: Xi Jinping Tells US CEOs NDTVNvidia CEO joins Trump in Beijing as US eases some chip curbs MSN
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 12:30pm -
Forget 3nm. Tata's ₹91,000-Crore Bet At Dholera Is Built For The Chips India Actually Needs - Swarajyamag
Forget 3nm. Tata's ₹91,000-Crore Bet At Dholera Is Built For The Chips India Actually Needs SwarajyamagTata Electronics and ASML partner on India's first semiconductor fab ReutersWho Are Dutch CEOs That Met PM Modi In Netherlands And What They Discussed NDTVThe semiconductor push behind PM Modi’s Netherlands visit The Indian ExpressTata and ASML join hands, it is a big deal for India’s silicon chip dreams India Today
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 12:26pm -
Indian economy faces perfect storm with oil above $100, rupee in freefall, inflation back - Telegraph India
Indian economy faces perfect storm with oil above $100, rupee in freefall, inflation back Telegraph IndiaUS-Iran war: From Russia to Middle East - how India is managing to secure its crude oil supplies amid disruptions The Times of IndiaUnlearnt lessons: On India’s inadequate strategic petroleum and gas reserves The HinduIndia’s External Sector Under Stress: Oil Prices, Capital Outflows and Reforms Needed Vajiram & RaviWest Asia crisis: Will oil prices rise further? Experts weigh…
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 11:12am -
Iran war saddles global companies with $25 billion bill - and counting - Reuters
Iran war saddles global companies with $25 billion bill - and counting Reuters$25 billion and counting: Iran war burns a hole in corporate balance sheets The Times of IndiaThe Middle East Oil Crisis Has Already Cost Global Businesses $25 Billion Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comTrump's War Hits American Wallets: US Citizens Forced To Pay Rs 3.4 Lakh Crore Extra On Fuel News18Cruel summer: How Iran war shocks are silently gutting corporate profits Mint
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 10:42am -

Zee Business

newIndian Railways approves Rs 2,193 crore for three key infrastructure projects to boost safety, capacity and suburban connectivity
The approvals include Rs 238 crore for slope stabilisation and tunnel rehabilitation works on the Katra section, Rs 962 crore for the 54-km Kiul-Jhajha 3rd Line project, and Rs 993 crore for doubling the 68-km Arakkonam-Chengalpattu line.
- 6 hours ago 19 May 26, 9:15pm -
newSC declines SpiceJet relief but allows airline to move Delhi HC again
The apex court clarified that it was not expressing any opinion on the merits of the dispute pending before the Delhi High Court under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.
- 7 hours ago 19 May 26, 9:07pm -
newMini Cooper S GP Inspired Edition launched in India at Rs 58.90 lakh - Features, specs and more
The Mini Cooper S GP Inspired Edition is limited to just 30 units and is available as a completely built-up unit (CBU).
- 7 hours ago 19 May 26, 9:00pm -
newNifty likely to touch 29,000 by FY27-end despite global uncertainties: Report
The report from Emkay Global Financial Limited said that India’s domestic macroeconomic resilience, improving earnings trajectory and policy support continue to offer a strong foundation for long-term growth.
- 8 hours ago 19 May 26, 8:08pm -
newRajasthan can meet rising critical mineral demand: G Kishan Reddy
Reddy was speaking during a review meeting of the Department of Mines and Coal held on Tuesday at the Chief Minister’s Residence in Jaipur.
- 9 hours ago 19 May 26, 6:27pm -
newUPI commands largest share of transaction volume at 85.5% in 2025 2nd half: RBI report
India’s digital payments ecosystem has witnessed impressive expansion, with transaction volumes surging 33 times and values rising by almost 3 times over the 10- year period 2016 to 2025.
- 11 hours ago 19 May 26, 5:03pm -
newEPFO brings down consumer court cases by 46% under special drive
Overall litigation pendency has also come down, with total cases reducing from 31,036 as on 1 April 2025 to 27,639 as on 1 April 2026, a decline of 3,397 cases, marking the lowest-ever level of pendency in EPFO.
- 11 hours ago 19 May 26, 4:23pm -
newNo smoke, no harmful gases, no pollution: THIS car emits pure water only - You can literally drink it
Hydrogen cars are quite similar to electric cars. However, unlike EVs, they do not require charging from an external source. Instead, they generate electricity on their own to power the motor.
- 12 hours ago 19 May 26, 3:53pm -
newIndia’s 4% fuel price hike lowest among major economies
Myanmar, Malaysia, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates have all seen petrol move up by more than half the pre-war price, with diesel rising even more sharply because of its closer link to global trade and freight.
- 12 hours ago 19 May 26, 3:34pm -
newRBI set to transfer record Rs 32 lakh crore dividend to government amid US-Iran war
The massive dividend could help the Centre manage rising expenses linked to higher oil imports, a weakening rupee, and growing fiscal pressure caused by the geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
- 12 hours ago 19 May 26, 3:20pm -
newHyderabad office leasing hits record first-quarter volume rising 21.6%
The report from commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield said the city accounted for about 14 per cent of India’s total office gross leasing volume of roughly 22 MSF in Q1 2026.
- 13 hours ago 19 May 26, 2:46pm -
newIndia on path to becoming global industrial superpower: Report
It further highlighted that it has a long way to go in developing dense, vertically integrated manufacturing ecosystems seen in China, South Korea or Taiwan.
- 14 hours ago 19 May 26, 1:46pm -
newNo WFH for Zoho employees, why has Sridhar Vembu reversed his stance on Work From Home?
Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu had last week said that people should pay heed to PM's appeal on Work from home.
- 14 hours ago 19 May 26, 1:31pm -
newGovt clears Rs 1,200-crore rail infra projects for Jammu-Katra, Howrah-Delhi corridors
Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the works reflect the government’s commitment towards ensuring safe and reliable rail connectivity in some of the country’s most challenging terrains.
- 14 hours ago 19 May 26, 1:13pm -
newChennai Suburban Rail Network gets connectivity boost with Rs 993 cr Arakkonam-Chengalpattu 68 km doubling project
Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, stated that the Arakkonam-Chengalpattu Doubling Project will play a significant role in easing congestion on the busy Chennai suburban rail network while improving punctuality and operational efficiency.
- 15 hours ago 19 May 26, 12:13pm -

newMeta to commence layoffs of 10% of workforce from May 20
According to them, the company seeks to eliminate some managerial roles and reorganise teams to create “AI‑native” structures with smaller teams intended to speed up decision‑making, according to multiple reports.
- 16 hours ago 19 May 26, 11:53am -
newGujarat: GSRTC launches new Volvo service on Delhi-Mumbai expressway, revises Ahmedabad-Bhavnagar route
With the change in routing, the Ahmedabad-Bhavnagar fare has been reduced to Rs 336, offering passengers a saving of approximately Rs 15 per journey.
- 16 hours ago 19 May 26, 11:41am -
newPetrol, diesel price today, 19 May 2026: Check fuel rates in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Kolkata and other major cities
Petrol and diesel rates have been hiked by 90 paise per litre from today. Check prices in various cities.
- 18 hours ago 19 May 26, 10:11am -
newRajasthan joins 'Namo Bharat' network as RRTS to connect Alwar with New Delhi
Starting from Sarai Kale Khan in New Delhi, the Delhi-Gurugram-SNB-Alwar corridor will pass through Munirka, Aerocity, Gurugram, and Bawal, then reach Khairthal and Alwar via SNB.
- 18 hours ago 19 May 26, 9:32am -
newPetrol, Diesel prices hiked by nearly 90 paise per litre today; Check latest rates in your city
Petrol, Diesel Price Hike Today, i.e. May 19: The oil marketing companies, under pressure from squeezed supply and rising crude prices, have once again hiked petrol and diesel prices by nearly 90 paise per litre.
- 20 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:15am -

Live Mint - Opinion

newRemote work has its advantages, no doubt, but it’s the cons that demand serious thought
Working from home may conserve fuel amid a short-term crisis, but it’s unsustainable beyond a point. Remember, work has always been an inherently social human activity and WFH can’t be sustained without taking that into account.
- 12 hours ago 19 May 26, 4:00pm -
newLong-haul: Trump’s China ticket for Boeing won’t do much for the US aircraft maker
The American plane-maker is returning to the Chinese aviation market after nine years, but don’t overhype the deal that’s letting it in. It’s lucky that aircraft are in short supply globally, but in China, it must reckon with the ambitions of state-run Comac.
- 13 hours ago 19 May 26, 3:00pm -
newGold buying for investment purposes also makes it easier to reduce imports of actual bullion
Indians buy gold both as a fallback and a way to multiply wealth. The recent surge in demand for gold, however, can be tempered more easily if investment is the goal—as data suggests it increasingly is. Non-physical options can click.
- 14 hours ago 19 May 26, 2:00pm -
newDon’t pick the wrong privacy battle: Aadhaar held in a Google Wallet shouldn’t make anyone nervous
For privacy, an Aadhaar held in a digital wallet is safer than handing over a photocopy of one’s ID card. In fact, we should open up the system further. If one’s age is all a platform needs to check, for example, there’s a way to ensure that’s the only part disclosed.
- 15 hours ago 19 May 26, 12:30pm -
newCentrally sponsored schemes need to be rationalized: here are six rules to guide this exercise
India's proliferation of centrally sponsored schemes over the decades has left us with an unwieldly maze. Few can be justified by their impact. Here’s how the country can put them to test. Many would need to be either reformed or dropped.
- 16 hours ago 19 May 26, 12:01pm -
newDon’t let people slip back into poverty: fiscal and monetary policy must work in tandem to shield the vulnerable
Rising inflation and the Prime Minister’s recent warning about people being pushed back into poverty call for deliberation among policymakers. Like we saw during the covid crisis, the Centre and central bank will need to coordinate their response.
- 20 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:30am -
newMint Quick Edit | Why US sanctions on the purchase of Russian oil help nobody—not even America
With the Strait of Hormuz still shut, the global energy crisis is far from over. America must study how markets work to understand why its sanctions are self-defeating.
- 21 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:01am -
India-Nordic ties could help New Delhi diversify its strategic and technological options
The India-Nordic Summit may lack headline-grabbing geopolitical drama, but it speaks of New Delhi’s attempt to acquire new strategic options through partnerships. In a fractured world, that’s what we need.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 4:00pm -
Ford no longer looks like an also-ran in the global EV race—it’s just that it has taken an alternate route
Ford’s electric vehicle ambitions may have spluttered so far, but its new energy business could keep the carmaker in play. It is betting heavily on grid batteries that could serve multiple purposes—and keep its electric mobility ambitions alive.
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 3:00pm -
India must aim higher: cost optimization must not define the country’s tryst with artificial intelligence
Indian firms have scant incentive to invest in foundational research for artificial intelligence (AI). But the cost of not doing so may be even higher. Indian firms should look beyond quarterly profit-and-loss statements for a longer-term view.
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 2:00pm -
Ajit Ranade: Why India’s central bank should not turn into a fiscal stabilizer for the government
The Centre has been relying on the central bank’s surplus transfers to keep its fiscal deficit in check. This year’s transfer for 2025-26 may be even larger than last year’s record ₹2.7 trillion payout. The danger is what this reliance says about RBI independence.
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 12:30pm -
The rupee’s future depends on some factors beyond India’s control but policy should focus on the rest
India's currency has been falling since before the Gulf war began, but its impact on India’s balance of payments has added to the downward pressure. The end of today’s energy crisis would bring relief, but till then, we must do what it takes to attract capital.
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 12:00pm -
AI isn't just another tech revolution—it could transform capitalism beyond recognition
AI is pushing capitalism into uncharted territory in ways no tech revolution has done before. It could alter how output is generated, resources are allocated and the ratio of what capital and labour earn. Let’s not get blindsided by it.
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 7:30am -
Mint Quick Edit | The paradox of thrift—why austerity overdone could hurt India’s economy
As Indians are urged to spend less and save more, is the economy at risk of a problem identified by Keynes almost a century ago? That depends on whether austerity behaves like inflation sometimes does.
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 7:00am -
Is India’s national unity slowly weakening?
Are we drifting towards declining patriotism and a weakened collective conscience? If yes, can the trend be reversed?
- 2 days ago 18 May 26, 6:00am -

Austerity as an export aid: using less chemical fertilizer could ease access to the EU market
Reduced use of chemical fertilizers by farmers, as urged by India’s PM, could improve the health of farm soil. What’s more, it could help Indian agricultural produce enter markets like the EU that have strict sustainability norms.
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 4:00pm -
Uncharted waters: Why rising waterborne oil supplies are the lifeline of global energy grid
Waterborne oil supplies are serving as a floating pipeline, keeping the world’s most critical economies from coming to a complete standstill.
- 3 days ago 17 May 26, 3:21pm -
Redistribution is a red flag: any mention of a ‘people’s dividend’ risks scaring off stock market investors
Socialist rhetoric could get in the way of South Korea’s artificial intelligence (AI) windfall. A senior advisor in Seoul spooked investors by hinting of redistribution of profits, echoing China’s call for ‘common prosperity.’ Like Beijing, he’s had to back down.
- 3 days ago 17 May 26, 3:01pm -
The rich must do their bit—the middle class and poor mustn't bear the brunt of India's austerity drive
Calls from the government for citizens to cut back signal hard times ahead and seem designed to dampen inflationary expectations. But who will adopt austerity? The burden must not fall disproportionately on those who lead modest lives to begin with.
- 3 days ago 17 May 26, 2:00pm -
Manu Joseph: Why do so many public figures have exaggerated tales of past poverty?
Those from evidently privileged backgrounds who claim hardscrabble lives in the past probably confuse being broke with being poor. They are not the same. Yet public figures are prone to putting on poverty as if it’s makeup.
- 3 days ago 17 May 26, 1:00pm -
Trust deficit: India must generate social capital for people to believe institutions are as good as gold
India’s persistent demand for gold is not simply a cultural preference but also a reflection of weak social trust and institutional credibility. This helps explain why policy efforts to curb gold imports fail so often. We must get people to trust institutions.
- 3 days ago 17 May 26, 11:17am -
How China framed Donald Trump through the Thucydides Trap
On his visit to China, US President Donald Trump got told, politely, that he no longer holds all the cards.
- 3 days ago 16 May 26, 5:31pm -
C. Sivasankaran: the price warrior who failed to price in his own risks
He slashed PC prices, built Aircel into a telecom force and cut billion-dollar deals. But leverage, legal battles and fragile finances shadowed C. Sivasankaran’s rise.
- 4 days ago 16 May 26, 7:00am -
A universal basic income won’t solve the AI unemployment problem—here’s what will
Artificial intelligence leaders like OpenAI’s Sam Altman have waxed eloquent about a universal basic income (UBI) as the answer to AI-caused mass unemployment. Policymakers shouldn’t fall for it. Here’s why
- 5 days ago 15 May 26, 2:20pm -
China and the US should sort out their own policies to tackle the imbalance that’s straining their ties
The imbalance reflects structural constraints on both sides. China must confront its debt and restructuring losses, while the US needs to address its fiscal and savings challenges. Unless both look within, they won’t be able to resolve their differences.
- 5 days ago 15 May 26, 1:08pm -
What ‘regime change’ does Kevin Warsh have in mind at the US Federal Reserve?
Trump-appointee Warsh taking over as Fed chair could have far-reaching consequences for the global economy. Will the Fed take a dovish or hawkish turn on inflation? Will its independence survive? Other central banks will be watching with bated breath.
- 5 days ago 15 May 26, 8:00am -
Mint Quick Edit | The government may not be able to shield consumers from inflation much longer
Inflation measured by India’s wholesale price index (WPI) more than doubled in April. This gauge is more sensitive to oil shocks than the consumer price index, but the latter can’t escape. What’ll RBI do?
- 5 days ago 15 May 26, 7:00am -
Gold loans have done well but here’s how India’s small businesses could exploit the idea’s potential
Indian households hold vast sums of gold that could fuel MSME growth if gold-backed lending that respects the traditional role of jewellery in society is scaled up. Homes will lend even heirlooms if they’re sure of getting them back.
- 5 days ago 14 May 26, 4:00pm -
Graduating students may ‘boo’ every mention of AI but still need timeless advice as jobs turn scarce
Commencement speakers at US graduation ceremonies have met with boos at the mention of artificial intelligence (AI). Fresh graduates are well aware of the job scare, don’t need patronizing remarks but would still value advice that could last a lifetime.
- 6 days ago 14 May 26, 3:00pm -
Eichengreen: Gold stack-ups by central banks reflect dismal prospects of globalization
Gold’s status as a hedge against uncertainty wobbled after war erupted in West Asia. Its price fell. Explanations abound for this anomaly, such as Turkey’s sell-off to defend its currency. But broadly, central bank purchases reflect the travails of globalization.
- 6 days ago 14 May 26, 2:00pm -
Investment outflows: India may need to adopt extraordinary measures to reverse this exodus
An exodus of foreign capital despite India’s robust macro indicators is an ‘out of syllabus’ puzzle in need of a response that goes beyond the textbook. Yield spreads between rupee and dollar assets must widen, Indian equities need a price correction and taxes on capital gains must ease.
- 6 days ago 14 May 26, 12:30pm -
Excessive austerity could worsen the economic situation that India is trying to escape
Austerity measures to reduce our import burden may sound prudent, but weaker aggregate demand could be risky for GDP growth. Knee-jerk responses to crises can backfire. Sri Lanka’s fertilizer experiment to save forex, for example, caused food scarcity.
- 6 days ago 14 May 26, 12:00pm -
RBI could unlock idle capital and save India foreign exchange by turning gold into digital tokens
Gold’s appeal in India can’t be contested. But if the country wants to reduce imports and put its household hoards to productive use, tokenized gold that is traded on RBI’s e-rupee platform may be an idea whose time has come.
- 6 days ago 14 May 26, 7:30am -
Mint Quick Edit | Air India has clipped its own wings but cost-cutting mustn’t put flight safety at risk
Air India’s flight cuts reflect the stress of costly aviation fuel, perhaps even a drop in projected demand as holidayers restrain their plans. Other carriers are engaged in cost wars too. But one thing must never change.
- 6 days ago 14 May 26, 7:00am -
RIP Dubai? This city is a lot more resilient than its post-war obituary writers seem to think
The Gulf conflict has evoked a rash of obituaries to Dubai’s success. But this city’s economy was never reliant on tourism and real estate. It depends far more on trade and transport—and serves as one of the world’s most active hubs. It’s likely to bounce right back.
- 6 days ago 13 May 26, 4:00pm -