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newETMarkets Smart Talk| Where is the value? Sachin Bajaj favours financials, healthcare, capex plays
Axis Max Life CIO Sachin Bajaj sees Indian equities entering a favourable phase as earnings recover, valuations moderate and domestic flows remain strong. He favours financials, healthcare, capital goods, digital platforms and manufacturing beneficiaries, while cautioning against expensive stocks.
- 33 mins ago 15 Aug 26, 12:46pm -
newKFin Technologies among top 5 smallcap stocks that saw highest mutual fund buying in July
Mutual funds stepped up buying in five small-cap stocks during July, led by IDBI Bank, Pine Labs and Force Motors. Godawari Power and KFin Technologies also attracted fresh buying, according to Motilal Oswal Financial Services data.
- 58 mins ago 15 Aug 26, 12:21pm -
newAdani Enterprises, HDFC Bank among 10 stocks with highest increase in mutual fund holdings in value terms
Mutual funds increased holdings in 10 leading Indian companies during the June quarter, with ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank seeing the largest value additions. All 10 stocks gained, led by Adani Enterprises, InterGlobe Aviation and Bajaj Finance during the quarter.
- 1 hour ago 15 Aug 26, 12:11pm -
newNifty at risk below 24,000; MCX, Havells among stocks to watch next week: Rupak De
Nifty faces a crucial 24,000 support level after weakening momentum, with a break potentially triggering short-term bearishness. Analyst Rupak De favours auto and PSU banks, while highlighting MCX, ELGI Equipments, Havells and Himadri Speciality Chemical as trading opportunities.
- 1 hour ago 15 Aug 26, 11:53am -
newMutual funds deployed over Rs 9,700 crore across 11 IPOs in July. Check key details
Mutual funds invested nearly Rs 9,789 crore across 11 IPOs in July, with INDO-MIM attracting the highest allocation at Rs 3,622 crore, followed by SBI Funds Management and Manipal Health Enterprises, highlighting strong institutional appetite.
- 2 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 11:37am -
newIndependence Day 2026: 4 stocks that have been part of Sensex since inception. Do you own any?
Four companies—Reliance Industries, Hindustan Unilever, ITC and Larsen & Toubro—have been part of the Sensex since inception, reflecting India’s evolving economy. Their journeys span decades of transformation, with vastly different recent performances but enduring relevance in the Indian market.
- 2 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 11:29am -
Mcap of four of top-10 most valued firms jumps Rs 1.43 lakh cr; State Bank biggest winner
In a notable surge, four leading Indian corporations experienced an impressive rise in market valuations, totaling Rs 1.43 lakh crore. The State Bank of India led the charge, boosting its valuation by Rs 63,922 crore. Other notable gainers included Reliance Industries, TCS, and Larsen & Toubro, while LIC, Bajaj Finance, and HDFC Bank suffered significant losses in their valuations.
- 6 days ago 9 Aug 26, 10:21am -
Foreign investors continue buying spree; pour Rs 12,921 cr in first week of Aug
In early August, Foreign Portfolio Investors poured Rs 12,921 crore into Indian equities, building on their notable investments from July. This surge indicates improved investor sentiment and favorable macroeconomic conditions. Furthermore, foreign investors have displayed interest in India's debt market, resulting in additional inflows. However, it’s worth noting that despite these recent inflows, they have been net sellers in the Indian equity market throughout the year.
- 6 days ago 9 Aug 26, 10:18am -
RBI special windows seen big enough to bring in $100B
India's new forex inflow programs may attract approximately one hundred billion dollars. These special drives have already mobilized over forty billion dollars in foreign exchange. Experts predict these initiatives could significantly exceed initial mobilization estimates. The Reserve Bank of India introduced these facilities to support the balance of payments. These programs aim to cushion the rupee and contain imported inflation.
- 13 days ago 3 Aug 26, 12:43am -
India, Canada aim to conclude CEPA trade pact by end-2026: MEA
India and Canada are working to finalize their economic partnership agreement. Negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement are progressing well. Both nations aim to conclude these important talks by the end of 2026. This agreement seeks to liberalize trade and strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries. Prime Minister Modi plans a visit later this year to boost bilateral ties.
- 13 days ago 3 Aug 26, 12:18am -
Govt's urban reset: Centre divides ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs into two specialised verticals
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has undergone a significant structural overhaul. Senior bureaucrats were replaced and new leadership appointed to spearhead its flagship missions. The ministry was split into two specialized departments, focusing on capital development and urban development. This administrative revamp aims to streamline service delivery and accelerate infrastructure projects. Personnel shifts occurred rapidly after the government's decision to divide the ministry.
- 13 days ago 3 Aug 26, 12:05am -
Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but many hurdles and uncertainty remain
US President Donald Trump announced a deal for Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. This agreement involves carefully structured phases for winding down the conflict. Israeli forces will withdraw as disarmament is completed by Hamas. A new Palestinian police force will work with an international stabilization force. Reconstruction of Gaza is envisioned after the war concludes.
- 15 days ago 31 Jul 26, 6:33am -
In 1943, US built an entire city, and it didn't exist on a single map
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, was a secret city of 75,000 people during World War II. This hidden community was established for the Manhattan Project's atomic bomb development. Residents worked on crucial tasks without knowing the overall purpose of their efforts. The city remained invisible to the public until the atomic bombs were deployed. Today, Oak Ridge is a mapped city and a historical park.
- 19 days ago 27 Jul 26, 4:34pm -
Humans have a 'third eye' in the brain: Study links it to a 600-million-year-old Cyclops ancestor
Humans cyclops connection: Scientists claim our eyes and even a hormone-regulating gland in our brain trace back to a bizarre, one-eyed sea creature that lived 600 million years ago.
- 19 days ago 27 Jul 26, 2:20pm -
1,500 ships trapped in Gulf of Hormuz is quietly multiplying an underwater army that could unleash World's biggest bioinvasion event
Gulf of Hormuz underwater army: Nearly fifteen hundred ships stuck in the Persian Gulf after fighting closed the Strait of Hormuz. These idle vessels are now becoming breeding grounds for marine invasive species, whose build-up of organisms on ship hulls increases fuel consumption significantly. Scientists urge stricter rules to prevent a major bioinvasion event.
- 22 days ago 24 Jul 26, 9:04am -

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

Business Standard

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

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

Business Line

newTamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay vows corruption-free State, sets $1.5 trillion economy target by 2036
CM Vijay says that the State government was cooperating with the Centre on administrative matters, while making it clear that Tamil Nadu would oppose policies that were against the rights of the State
- 44 mins ago 15 Aug 26, 12:35pm -
newAssam to invest ₹1.5 lakh crore in infrastructure in 5 years: Himanta
The chief minister says that the state’s economy has tripled in a decade and the state is now known from ‘chai’ to ‘chip’ of semiconductors, referring to the upcoming Tata facility in the state
- 52 mins ago 15 Aug 26, 12:27pm -
newNSE Clearing to introduce shorter-tenure SLB contracts with T+3 reverse settlement
New contracts to be generated and made available on a daily basis, NSE Clearing says
- 53 mins ago 15 Aug 26, 12:26pm -
newIndia ‘was, ‘is’, and ‘will’ be one of the fastest growing economies in the world: SBI
India’s macro story continues to remain one of resilience, even as global uncertainties remain elevated; SBI’s Nowcasting model projects real GDP growth at 8% in Q1 FY27
- 1 hour ago 15 Aug 26, 12:14pm -
newAvtar Steel files IPO papers with SEBI; aims to raise ₹585 crore
Along with the fresh issue, the IPO would comprise an offer for sale (OFS) of 50 lakh shares by promoter Sumit Jindal
- 1 hour ago 15 Aug 26, 12:01pm -
newSony Pictures India to launch its Tamil GEC in October
The channel will bring together original fiction, global reality formats, movies and tentpole entertainment across television and digital platforms
- 1 hour ago 15 Aug 26, 11:50am -
newInvestments, infrastructure development, job creation top priorities: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
Telangana targeting high-growth sectors like life sciences, semiconductors, electronics and advanced manufacturing, CM Reddy says in his 80th Independence Day address
- 2 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 11:44am -
newIncome Tax Department rolls out foreign asset disclosure scheme for small taxpayers
Declarations can be made till December 31, 2026
- 2 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 11:34am -
new80 years of food security, the next step: Building a nutrition-secure rural India
The goal should not be to ensure that every rural household has enough food in terms of calories, but the food available is diverse, nutritious, safe, affordable and sustainable
- 2 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 11:28am -
newPM Modi sets a target of featuring 50 Indian companies in Fortune 500
Talking about the overall economy, the PM says that India has transformed from ‘Fragile Five’ to the world’s fastest-growing major economy in the last 12 years
- 2 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 11:12am -
newMax Estates Q1 profit drops 30% to ₹8.35 cr; total income stays flat at ₹80 cr
Max Estates Ltd, a real estate arm of Max Group, is one of the largest property developers in India
- 3 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 10:34am -
newPM Modi announces free online coaching, AI training for youths
The announcement is significant for students and job aspirants who depend on coaching to prepare for competitive examinations and other career opportunities
- 3 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 10:33am -
newCityUHK achieves stellar results again in the ARWU, ranking 2nd in Hong Kong and maintaining its position among the global top 100
CityUHK achieves stellar results again in the ARWU, ranking 2nd in Hong Kong and maintaining its position among the global top 100
- 3 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 10:30am -
newVICTORINOX INDIA WELCOMES ABHAY DEOL AS A FRIEND OF THE BRAND
VICTORINOX INDIA WELCOMES ABHAY DEOL AS A FRIEND OF THE BRAND
- 3 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 10:30am -
newBeyond tractors: How electrification is reshaping farm mechanisation
India’s next decade of farm mechanisation will not be counted in just tractor units
- 3 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 9:54am -

newPM Modi addresses nation on 80th Independence Day, presents ‘Saptdharas’ to boost Viksit Bharat vision
India aims to make five nuclear reactors operational in this decade, says Modi
- 4 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 9:40am -
newWhy warehousing needs for sugar are different, and how best it can be catered to
Those who make the shift to preservation specialists will protect the commodity’s value and position themselves as indispensable partners in a supply chain increasingly demanding accountability at every node
- 4 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 9:31am -
newCan gold recycling become India’s next circular economy success story?
As the nation looks for new ways to sustain economic growth and resilience, gold recycling may prove to be one of the most promising cases of a circular economy in the country
- 4 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 9:30am -
newIndia’s edible oil problem is not supply: It is policy uncertainty
India’s edible oil challenge is a coordination problem between agricultural policy, trade policy and consumer protection
- 4 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 9:29am -
newRedcliffe Labs, Skyroot take diagnostic research to space
The maiden initiative, DRIFT-1, taken onboard Skyroot’s mission, will test Redcliffe Labs’ dry diagnostic reagents in Low Earth Orbit for 90 days, comparing performance against an identical ground control
- 4 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 9:14am -
newS&P Global Ratings assigns IDFC First Bank investment grade rating
The rating agency observed that regular capital raisings, improved profitability, and a low dividend payout should support IDFC First Bank’s capitalization
- 4 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 9:06am -
newMahindra targets doubling of lifestyle pick-up market with sub-₹20-lakh Scorpio Lifestyler
Mahindra is betting that aggressive pricing and changing recreational lifestyles can more than double India’s lifestyle pick-up market to close to 10,000 units annually, with the Scorpio Lifestyler set to launch by April 2027 at below ₹19.79 lakh
- 4 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 9:03am -
newSouthern Railways’ Chennai division crosses ₹5,000 crore earnings milestone in FY26
The Chennai division recorded total earnings of ₹5,038.30 crores in FY26, thus registering a 9% growth over the previous year: Shailendra Singh
- 4 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 8:50am -
newLife insurance: Average annual premium per policy grew 42.6% in last 5 years in India
An analysis of life insurance business data for FY21–FY25 compiled by the Insurance Information Bureau (IIB) of India has pointed to an encouraging shift in the country’s protection landscape
- 4 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 8:50am -
newThink. Over the week
- 5 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 8:46am -
newCount of Indian students in US sees sustained drop; at 29-month low
Decline in count due to visa delays and immigration policy changes
- 15 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 9:50pm -
newAshok Leyland steps up ₹2,000 crore cost-cutting drive amid commodity pressures
On a standalone basis, the Chennai-based auto major reported its highest-ever net profit of ₹609 crore in Q1 FY27 as against ₹594 crore in the same quarter previous year
- 16 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 9:49pm -
newIndian govt says buyers must lift sugar within 7 days, seeks bulk sales data by Aug 20
Certain mills are holding stocks of sugar in excess of the quantities reported or selling less sugar than the allocated monthly quota, Food Ministry says in a new order aimed at tackling surge in prices
- 16 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 9:48pm -
newShiprocket IPO receives over 99x demand on final day, Behari Lal Engineering crosses 100x
Shares of Shiprocket and Behari Lal Engineering will list on August 19
- 16 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 9:47pm -
newIndia’s pulses acreage almost at par with last year’s level
The areas as of August 14 was 108.14 lakh hectares compared with 108.49 lh a year ago
- 16 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 9:40pm -
newI&B Ministry scraps 12 min ad duration cap for television channels to ensure level playing field
The decision will come into effect from the date of notification of the amendment in the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994 in the Gazette
- 16 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 9:38pm -
new‘Gold can become a key pillar of India’s growth story’
After an exceptional rally for the last two years and early 2026, gold prices moderated in Q2, though they remained elevated by 59% year-on-year
- 16 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 9:36pm -
newThe Great Transshipment Scam: US report names India in alleged China tariff-evasion network
MEA says India was studying the White House’s report and violations, if any, will be dealt with under law
- 16 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 9:30pm -
newQ1 Results Today Highlights: BDL, Ashok Leyland, 3M India Q1 PAT rise y-o-y, Electrotherm, NATCO Pharma, Alkem Lab PAT decline, NMDC, Voltas, Cochin Shipyard, Physicswallah, PTC Ind, Borosil to announce Q1 results
Q1 Results Today, 14th August 2026 Highlights: Follow Q1FY27 highlights from businessline
- 16 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 9:29pm -
newFractal Analytics beta launches India’s first healthcare AI model under India AI Mission
The pilot in partnership with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will provide a Health AI Chatbot on WhatsApp
- 16 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 9:28pm -
newJuniper Hotels to invest ₹850 cr to build luxury hotel in Delhi
This development is part of Juniper’s broader strategy to further solidifying its position in India’s competitive hospitality market
- 16 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 9:27pm -
newEnergy Edits Newsletter for August 14, 2026
- 16 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 9:25pm -
newIndia’s exports diversify towards Asian, emerging markets in Q1
Exports to Asean, North East Asia surge 62% and 30%, respectively during Q1 FY27
- 16 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 9:24pm -
newEditorial. Lending transparency
Disclosures on loan rates to benefit small borrowers
- 16 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 9:18pm -
newSC stays Madras HC order striking down compassionate appointments for Karur stampede victims
The Madurai Bench of the High Court had quashed the government orders granting jobs to the victims’ family members on compassionate grounds on July 27
- 16 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 9:15pm -
newWhat FCRA overhaul means for NGO sector
Designated Authority model brings order where there was ambiguity, but concentrates enormous power in a single body
- 16 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 9:14pm -
newDigital governance is transformative
Technology works when it empowers citizens with information and finances, without acting as surveillance tools
- 16 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 9:14pm -
newSEBI overhaul aims to cut settlement costs by 50%
Fast-track route proposed for cases up to ₹10 lakh; settlement window extended to 60 days pre-SCN and 90 days post-SCN
- 16 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 9:02pm -
newLetters to the Editor dated August 14, 2026
- 16 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 8:58pm -
newWatch retailer Just in Time looks to double down on retail footprint expansion, eyes ₹1000 cr revenue-mark
This expansion comes as consumer spending on watches remains robust, with the company reporting annual revenue growth of 35-38%, outpacing industry trends
- 16 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 8:57pm -
newLive-event industry growth of 44% boosts travel and local economies
Travel is one among the major contributors in indirect expenses with outstation visitors accounting for nearly three-fourths of total spending
- 16 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 8:54pm -
newRobust accretion to FCNR-B deposits: RBI decides to pull the plug on concessional swap facility
The concessional swap facility will now be available only for FCNR(B) deposits of 3-5 years maturity mobilised till August 31, against the earlier deadline of September 30
- 16 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 8:53pm -
newHealth insurance reforms must go beyond rates to address the cost of care: Industry experts
Standardising costs across private and government hospitals could help keep expenditure on tertiary and super-speciality care within manageable limits
- 17 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 8:45pm -
newLG Electronics India hits upper circuit, closes 9.59% higher on blowout Q1 earnings
LG Electronics India stock, which listed in October 2025, is up nearly 15% year-to-date and trades at a trailing P/E of 58.71x
- 17 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 8:43pm -
newHonasa shares hit 52-week high as JM Financial, HDFC Securities turn bullish
Honasa Consumer recorded profit after tax of ₹90 crore, an increase of over 116% year-on-year
- 17 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 8:43pm -
newDee Development Engineers eyes over ₹2,000 crore order book in FY27
The engineering major offers very specialised process piping solutions for oil and gas, power (including nuclear), process industries and chemicals
- 17 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 8:36pm -
newModi Naturals targets ₹900–950 crore FY27 revenue
Oleev edible-oil maker Modi Naturals expects revenue to rise 25-32% to ₹900-950 crore in FY27 from ₹719 crore last year, as its expanded ethanol capacity ramps up and the company scales its premium foods business
- 17 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 8:28pm -
newSEBI eases InvIT rules to allow debt-funded road maintenance costs in distributions
Regulator allows major maintenance expenses funded through external debt to be added back while calculating distributable cash flows
- 17 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 8:26pm -
newE-commerce platforms dial back discounts as mid-year sales growth moderates
The mid-year sales, coming ahead of Raksha Bandhan, are being viewed as a precursor to Diwali sales
- 17 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 8:25pm -
newSkyways Air Services IPO to open August 24 at ₹138 upper band
The company reported revenue from operations of ₹2,812.9 crore in FY26, more than doubling from ₹1,289.1 crore in FY24
- 17 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 8:24pm -
newAir India plans 16 B787-8 retrofits in 2027, over 100 new aircraft in two years
Fleet transformation remains on track despite geopolitical, fuel and operational pressures
- 17 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 8:22pm -
newNewtap Finance gets CRISIL A-rating on back of disciplined growth
As of March 31, 2026, Newtap’s managed loan portfolio stood at ₹4,582 crore, with on-book assets under management of ₹859 crore
- 17 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 8:19pm -
newFinMin advises easing procedures for selection of project consultants
Move to break the dominance of very small group of companies
- 17 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 8:19pm -
newTelangana Raising Summit During Dec 7-9
This was one of the decisions taken by the State Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy here on Friday.
- 17 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 8:16pm -
newTrilegal advises Motilal Oswal on ₹1,500 crore investment on renewable energy
The deal marks a significant capital commitment by Motilal Oswal’s alternatives business into India’s clean energy sector, which has seen sustained investor interest as the country pushes toward its renewable energy targets
- 17 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 8:15pm -

NDTV Business

newIndia Proposes New Rules To Open Nuclear Sector To Private, Foreign Firms
India proposes a strict approval system for private nuclear power projects, allowing foreign technology with proven records while maintaining regulatory control.
- 1 hour ago 15 Aug 26, 12:06pm -
newHarvard Fund Discloses $2.2 Billion Stake In Musk's SpaceX
Harvard Management disclosed a $2.2 billion stake in SpaceX, highlighting its significant investment in the company amid a $57 billion endowment.
- 1 hour ago 15 Aug 26, 11:54am -
newRupee Appreciation To Swap Deadline: Things To Watch As FCNR(B) Scheme Winds Down
RBI moves swap deadline up by five weeks as scheme nears $57 billion mark, with SBI Research pencilling in $80-85 billion by close.
- 2 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 11:28am -
newIndia vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Live Streaming & Scores: When And Where To Watch IND vs SL Match On TV And Online
India won the toss and elected to bat in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle starting August 15, 2026, with live coverage on Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV. Check IND vs SL Live Scores.
- 2 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 11:27am -
newMore EPS Pension Claims, More Delays? Govt Unveils Four Steps To Speed Up Processing
To tackle the operational backlog and clear pending joint option applications, the government has detailed four principal administrative interventions.
- 2 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 11:15am -
newTukaram Mundhe Reveals How A Friend's Dinner Order Led Him To Spot Fake Paneer
In an exclusive interaction with NDTV Profit, FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe recounts how a routine dinner exposed fake paneer at a restaurant.
- 2 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 11:02am -
newTukaram Mundhe Reveals How FDA Filed FIR Against Man Posing As His Contact
He asked the team to verify the identity of the person and establish whether he actually knew Mundhe.
- 2 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 11:01am -
newTukaram Mundhe-Led FDA Raids Bollywood Cafe In Mumbai, Flags 'Fly Infestation, Dirty Drains'
Maharashtra FDA raidedBollywood Café located in Film City, Goregaon East and flagged unhygienic conditions.
- 2 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 11:01am -
newTukaram Mundhe's Checklist: Four Things You Must Look At Before Eating Out
In an exclusive interview to NDTV Profit, Tukaram Mundhe outlined four simple checks diners can make before eating out.
- 2 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 10:59am -
newNew Tax Laws For Small Taxpayers: From Immunity To 100% Penalty On Undisclosed Income
CBDT has notified Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers-Disclosure Scheme Rules, 2026, effective August 16; sets Rs 1 crore and Rs 5 crore thresholds for eligibility.
- 2 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 10:58am -
newIndia's Chip Push: Over Five New Semiconductor Plants Expected In 7-8 Years, Says PM Modi
India is set to add 5–8 semiconductor plants in 7–8 years, with three already operational. PM Modi linked chipmaking to self-reliance, manufacturing growth and energy security under the Viksit Bharat vision.
- 3 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 10:48am -
newChatGPT Photo-Editing Prompts: How To Create A Red Fort, India Gate Or Tricolour-Themed AI Photo?
Among the most popular formats is a dawn portrait set against the Red Fort, with users dressed in traditional attire and the historic monument illuminated in the background.
- 3 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 10:32am -
newIndependence Day Speech: PM Modi Bats For 2036 Olympics To Be Hosted By India
He also announced a nationwide talent hunt to identify and train young athletes, particularly children aged 5 to 15, as part of India's preparations for the 2036 Olympics.
- 3 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 10:22am -
new80th Independence Day Live: I-Day Celebrated All Over India; Security Tightened In Delhi
India marks its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, celebrating eight decades of freedom, unity, and progress with nationwide ceremonies and cultural events.
- 3 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 10:16am -
newPaper Ballots To EVMs: India's Election Journey In 18 Lok Sabha Polls
India’s elections have evolved from 17.32 crore voters and paper ballots in 1951–52 to nearly 98 crore electors, EVMs, VVPAT and higher women’s participation in 2024, amid major political shifts.
- 3 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 10:12am -

newTukaram Mundhe On Why India's Most Talked-About Bureaucrat Won't Enter Politics
In an exclusive interview to NDTV Profit, the Maharashtra FDA commissioner whose crackdown on erring restaurants has made him a household name said he has no plans to enter politics, insisting his role remains that of a civil servant implementing the law, not making it.
- 3 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 10:05am -
new80th Independence Day Highlights: PM Modi Sets Big Targets For India — Trade, Nuclear Power, AI, Youth, And Global Companies
Prime Minister Modi highlighted India's economic progress and upcoming reforms in his 75-minute Independence Day speech.
- 3 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 10:02am -
newBleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4 Episode 4 Release: Recap, Plot, When, Where To Watch?
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4 Episode 4, titled The Perfect Crimson, releases on Saturday and viewers in India can watch it from 8 p.m. IST on JioHotstar app and website.
- 3 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 10:00am -
newTrump Announces Plan To Declare Strait Of Hormuz A 'US Territory' Amid Iran Conflict
Donald Trump says the US will declare the Strait of Hormuz a "territory" as tensions with Iran continue. Here's why the statement matters for global oil markets.
- 3 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 9:56am -
newHappy Independence Day 2026: 80+ Wishes, Messages, Quotes To Celebrate India
Happy Independence Day 2026 wishes, messages and quotes to share with family, friends and colleagues as India celebrates 80 years of Independence.
- 4 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 9:47am -

IBN

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

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

Moneycontrol

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance to focus on growing absolute VNB amid slump in FY24
In its Q4FY24 results, the company#39;s VNB fell 19.45 percent to Rs 2,227 crore for FY24
- 23 Apr 24, 10:36pm -
Tata Elxsi Q4 net profit, revenue decline QoQ; firm declares dividend of Rs 70 per share
The net profit was down 4.6 percent quarter-on-quarter compared to the October to December period of FY24 and 2.32 percent against the March quarter of FY23
- 23 Apr 24, 6:51pm -
ICICI Pru Life Q4 net profit falls 26% to Rs 174 cr, insurer announces dividend
Net premium income rose to Rs 14,788 crore
- 23 Apr 24, 6:26pm -
Cyient DLM#39;s profit after tax in FY24 surges 93%
For the full year, the company#39;s revenue stood at Rs 1,192 crore, which was 43.2 percent higher compared to the same period of the past financial year
- 23 Apr 24, 5:56pm -
Tata Consumer Q4 net profit falls 19% to Rs 217 cr, firm declares dividend of Rs 7.75 per share
Revenue increased 8.5 percent to Rs 3,927 crore in the three months ended March 31.
- 23 Apr 24, 4:27pm -
Tata Consumer Q4 net profit falls 19% to Rs 217 cr, firm declares dividend of Rs 7.75 per share
Revenue increased 8.5 percent to Rs 3,927 crore in the three months ended March 31.
- 23 Apr 24, 4:27pm -
Hindustan Unilever Q4 Preview: Price cuts, slow demand, regional competition to hurt topline
The hike in royalty payments to parent Unilever are likely to adversely impact HUL#39;s EBITDA margins, say experts
- 23 Apr 24, 4:05pm -
LTIMindtree Q4 Preview: Lower pass-through revenue seen impacting growth marginally
A compilation of estimates suggests the company#39;s Q4 FY24 net profit is projected to decline by 2.2 percent quarter on quarter to Rs 1,143.1 crore
- 23 Apr 24, 3:51pm -
LT manufactures hydrotreating reactor for refinery in Mexico
The reactor has been dispatched for Mexico from the company#39;s A M Naik Heavy Engineering Complex at Hazira in Gujarat.
- 23 Apr 24, 2:47pm -
Air India enters into codeshare pact with Japan#39;s All Nippon Airways
With the codeshare, effective for travel from May 23, Air India and All Nippon Airways passengers can fly to their desired destination by combining those flights between India and Japan with a single ticket.
- 23 Apr 24, 2:44pm -
Razorpay announces #39;UPI Switch#39; in partnership with Airtel Payments Bank
Boosting success rates by 4-5 per cent, the solution is designed to handle up to 10,000 transactions per second (TPS) at any given time, according to a release.
- 23 Apr 24, 2:42pm -
Stellantis India to hike vehicle prices by up to Rs 17,000 from April 30
This price increase will result in an increment ranging from Rs 4,000 to Rs 17,000 across the models, the company said in a statement.
- 23 Apr 24, 2:17pm -
Juniper Green Energy, Tata Power sign PPA for 85 MW hybrid project in Maharashtra
"The project is the first wind-solar energy project for the company. It will utilize both wind and solar resources by combining 51 MW of wind energy and 34 MW of solar power," Juniper Green Energy said in a statement.
- 23 Apr 24, 1:40pm -
Juniper Green Energy, Tata Power sign PPA for 85 MW hybrid project in Maharashtra
"The project is the first wind-solar energy project for the company. It will utilize both wind and solar resources by combining 51 MW of wind energy and 34 MW of solar power," Juniper Green Energy said in a statement.
- 23 Apr 24, 1:40pm -
WeWork Global in talks to sell entire 27% stake in WeWork India
Bengaluru-based real estate firm Embassy Group, which holds the remaining 73 per cent stake in WeWork India, might also dilute some shareholdings to raise funds, they added.
- 23 Apr 24, 1:38pm -

Reuters India

Carnival sees more pain after posting $4.4 billion loss
Carnival Corp reported a record $4.4 billion in quarterly losses on Thursday, as the COVID-19 pandemic crippled the world's biggest cruise operator and forced it to take major write-downs on the disposal of now redundant ships.
- 18 Jun 20, 11:31pm -
Fed's Mester says it could take two years for economy to return to pre-Covid levels
It could take a year or two for the U.S. economy to return to levels seen before the pandemic, Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank President Loretta Mester said on Thursday.
- 18 Jun 20, 11:05pm -
U.S. EPA receives 52 new petitions for retroactive biofuel blending waivers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has received 52 new petitions for retroactive biofuel blending waivers that, if granted, would help bring oil refiners into compliance with a court ruling from this year, EPA data showed on Thursday.
- 18 Jun 20, 11:04pm -
S&P 500 muted as virus cases rise, jobless claims weigh
The S&P 500 was little changed on Thursday as coronavirus infections picked up again in parts of the United States and data showed an elevated level of weekly jobless claims, lending weight to predictions of a prolonged economic recovery.
- 18 Jun 20, 11:04pm -
World's ultra-wealthy go for gold amid stimulus bonanza
As stock markets roar back from the coronavirus-led rout, advisers to the world's wealthy are urging them to hold more gold, questioning the strength of the rally and the long-term impact of global central banks' cash splurge.
- 18 Jun 20, 11:03pm -
U.S. gasoline demand recovery falters as refiners ramp up output
A recovery in demand for gasoline in the United States, the world's largest market for the motor fuel, hit a plateau last week as coronavirus cases surged in some states, undercutting refiners' efforts to ramp up low fuel production.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:58pm -
Bank of England to remove any portraits of former governors linked to slave trade
The Bank of England said on Thursday it would remove any portraits still on display within the 325-year-old central bank of former governors or directors with links to the slave trade.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:57pm -
LATAM Airlines says operations to plunge 50% by year´s end
LATAM Airlines Chief Executive Roberto Alvo said on Thursday he expects the region´s largest carrier to be operating at half of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2020, and that a full recovery was unlikely for at least 3-4 years.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:55pm -
PM Johnson tells Macron: Brexit talks cannot stretch into autumn
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told French President Emmanuel Macron that it does not make sense to extend talks on a post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union into autumn, a statement issued by Johnson's office said on Thursday.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:55pm -
Robinhood trading app experiences outage, back online
Robinhood Markets Inc, the fintech startup credited with helping popularize trading with millennials, said on Thursday it experienced a major trading outage and that while its systems were back online, it was still working to resolve the problem.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:54pm -
U.S. labor market improvement stalling; second wave of layoffs seen
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week, but the pace of decline has stalled amid a second wave of layoffs as companies battle weak demand and fractured supply chains, supporting views that the economy faces a long and difficult recovery from the COVID-19 recession.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:52pm -
Ford's redesigned F-150 pickup will offer greater connectivity, sleeper seat
Ford Motor Co next week will show the next generation of its brawny F-150 pickup truck that offers a new sleeper-seat feature and over-the-air software updates in a machine Ford is counting on to help pay off coronavirus-related debts.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:50pm -
Chanel warns virus impact will linger on luxury sector
The luxury industry will feel the fallout from the coronavirus crisis for the next two years if not longer, Chanel's chief financial officer said on Thursday, warning the French fashion label's 2020 revenues and profit would be significantly hit.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:33pm -
OPEC+ pushes for compliance, undecided on oil cut extension
An OPEC+ panel pressed countries such as Iraq and Kazakhstan on Thursday to comply better with oil cuts and left the door open for extending or easing record production curbs from August.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:33pm -
Gold slips as U.S. jobless claims fall, China claims outbreak contained
Gold eased on Thursday after data showed lower jobless claims in the United States and on reports Beijing was bringing its latest coronavirus outbreak under control, but mounting infections globally limited losses for the safe-haven metal.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:23pm -

London faces up to former role insuring Atlantic slave trade
London is facing up to its role in insuring the slave trade as part of a sweeping global reassessment of history and racism.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:21pm -
Wirecard scrambles to find missing $2.1 billion as loan crunch looms
Wirecard's auditor has refused to sign off its 2019 accounts over a missing $2.1 billion, sending its shares down more than 60% as the German payments firm said the delay could cause billions in loans to be called in as soon as Friday.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:18pm -
Diplomacy in the time of coronavirus: Johnson and Macron trade bows, thumbs up
Standing apart on either side of a strip of red carpet outside Number 10 Downing Street, Prime Minister Boris Johnson and French President Emmanuel Macron demonstrated the unusual reality of international diplomacy in the coronavirus era.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:17pm -
Startup led by ex-Goldman Sachs HR chief launches diversity and inclusion index
Eskalera, a technology startup led by Goldman Sachs former human resources head Dane Holmes, has launched an index to measure corporate diversity and inclusiveness, the firm said on Thursday.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:14pm -
UK says EU trade deal will be difficult if no progress before October
Britain warned the European Union on Thursday that it would be difficult to conclude a Brexit free trade deal by the end of the year unless broad agreement had been reached by October.
- 18 Jun 20, 10:14pm -

Live Mint - Money

newFaced an unfair insurance claim rejection or policy mis-selling? Finance Ministry explains what to do next
The Finance Ministry has issued guidelines for insurance policyholders to address unfair claim rejections and service-related issues. Full details here.
- 1 hour ago 15 Aug 26, 12:18pm -
newDefaulted on your loan? Know when banks can seize your property and what recovery agents cannot legally do
Missing a loan EMI does not give banks unlimited powers to seize assets or let recovery agents harass borrowers. Here’s what banks can legally do after a default and what borrowers can do if recovery agents cross the line.
- 1 hour ago 15 Aug 26, 12:01pm -
newCredit Card Debt: How you can break free from high-cost debt and move towards financial freedom, an expert explains
Credit card debt can delay financial freedom through high interest costs. Check and understand practical ways to repay outstanding balances, avoid minimum-payment traps, manage EMIs and build healthier money habits for long-term financial stability.
- 2 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 11:42am -
newSCSS account close to maturity date? Here's what retirees need to know about extending their account
SCSS offers retirees a fixed-income investment with government backing, quarterly payouts, and an attractive interest rate. Here's what retirees need to know about extending their account.
- 2 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 11:13am -
newInvesting in India from abroad? SEBI proposes digital KYC for NRIs, OCIs without physical presence in India
SEBI has proposed allowing NRIs, OCIs and eligible foreign nationals in FATF-compliant countries to complete digital KYC for Indian securities investments without travelling to India. The proposal also seeks to make KYC records portable.
- 3 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 10:36am -
new5 financial mistakes that can quietly erode your wealth: Experts share simple ways to avoid them
Some common financial mistakes can weaken long-term wealth creation, from inadequate emergency savings and insurance to frequent fund switching and poor asset allocation. Experts explain practical ways Indian investors can protect savings and invest more effectively.
- 3 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 10:20am -
newHow much cash can you deposit in a savings account in a year? Here's what happens if you cross the limit
Large cash deposits in savings accounts can attract scrutiny from banks and tax authorities. Deposits exceeding ₹10 lakh in a financial year must be reported, requiring depositors to disclose their sources to avoid potential tax implications.
- 4 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 9:41am -
newIncome-tax penalty over ₹3.71 lakh political donation deduction: ITAT Ahmedabad deletes ₹2.31 lakh penalty
ITAT Ahmedabad has deleted a ₹2.31 lakh income-tax penalty imposed on a taxpayer over a ₹3.71 lakh political donation deduction claimed under Section 80GGC. The tribunal said the tax department failed to clearly establish how the claim amounted to under-reporting or misreporting of income.
- 5 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 8:33am -
newIncome tax disputes: Govt drops 23,467 appeals under higher tax-effect limits; what taxpayers need to know
The Income Tax Department has withdrawn 5,978 appeals and not filed another 17,489 after higher monetary limits were introduced for departmental tax appeals. Here’s what the ₹60 lakh, ₹2 crore and ₹5 crore thresholds mean for taxpayers and pending income-tax disputes.
- 5 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 8:03am -
newPaying rent using a credit card? These common mistakes could lower your CIBIL score
Using a credit card for rent payments can offer convenience and rewards but may incur significant costs. Here's what you need to know before considering it.
- 6 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 7:45am -
newSebi proposes major overhaul of settlement rules; fast-track route for cases up to ₹10 lakh
The proposals include removing an additional 20% settlement charge in certain cases involving multiple proceedings and introducing a fast-track mechanism for settlements of up to ₹10 lakh
- 14 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 11:18pm -
newWest Bengal to implement Ayushman Bharat, Mukhyamantri Swasthya Bima Yojana from August 16 — Here's all we know
West Bengal government is set to implement the Centre's health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat and state's cashless coverage scheme Mukhyamantri Swasthya Bima Yojana from August 16. Here's all we know…
- 14 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 11:07pm -
new8th Pay Commission: Eligibility criteria, essential qualifications for consultants; check what's changed
The 8th Pay Commission has updated guidelines on eligibility criteria and essential qualifications for vacancies of its contract-based consultant roles. Here's a look at what has changed for the applicants.
- 15 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 9:50pm -
new‘Think early retirement is boring? Try…’: Pro-FIRE user’s post sparks debate; social media reacts
Finance commentator Seb's FIRE Journey ignites online debate over early retirement versus corporate life. Many agree that a lengthy commute and dull meetings can overshadow the perceived boredom of retirement.
- 16 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 9:17pm -
newGen Z’s ‘YOLO’ image doesn’t match its bank account: Where young Indians are actually spending their salaries
Gen Z's budget is far more practical than flashy. A staggering 70% of a young professional's monthly budget is swallowed up by just five core categories — Bills, subscriptions & more
- 16 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 9:04pm -

newNSC for NRIs: Can non-resident Indians invest in National Savings Certificate and claim tax benefits?
Investments in NSC start at ₹1,000 with no upper limit. NSC qualifies for Section 80C tax deductions for resident investors. Premature encashment is allowed under specific circumstances, like the account holder's death or court orders.
- 17 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 8:17pm -
newDA hike: Minimum pension, variable DA, EPF ceiling increases — Trade union BMS to hold demonstrations on 17 August
Trade union, the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), said it will hold nationwide demonstrations on 17 August over long-pending workers' issues. Demands include Minimum pension, variable DA, and EPF ceiling increase.
- 18 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 7:09pm -
newMaharashtra Ladki Bahin Yojana instalment date: When will you receive this month’s ₹1,500 payment?
The Maharashtra government may provide ₹3,000 to women enrolled in the Ladki Bahin scheme before Raksha Bandhan. However, beneficiaries await clarity on pending payments for July and August, with no official confirmation yet on the potential combined instalment or payment dates.
- 19 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 6:26pm -
newThink your child’s PPF is a separate ₹1.5 lakh limit? Here’s what the Kerala HC says
Among the safest investment options in India, public provident fund or PPF investment can help parents prepare for the big expenses in your children's future, be it health, marriage, education or other aspirations.
- 19 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 5:54pm -
newEarning money isn't the same as financial freedom, especially for women — Here's why
The ET report said that building long-term wealth requires a deep understanding of financial planning.
- 19 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 5:54pm -
new₹4 crore a year for ‘exclusive’ content: Indian influencers strike gold with paid Instagram subscription
Subhashree Sahu, a prominent digital content creator from Odisha, lost her Instagram account. With over 1.3 million followers, she earned substantial income from subscriptions, reportedly around ₹23 lakh monthly. And, she is not alone.
- 20 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 5:32pm -
newUndisclosed Dubai bank account, UAE shares: ITAT upholds tax demand under Black Money Act
The tribunal observed that Section 3 of the Black Money Act provides for taxation of an undisclosed foreign asset in the year in which the asset comes to the notice of the Assessing Officer
- 20 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 4:56pm -
newWaterfield Advisors founder Soumya Rajan on how true wealth management transcends investment strategy
In the latest episode of Let’s Mint Money, Waterfield Advisors founder and CEO Soumya Rajan discusses family governance, the importance of the right asset allocation conviction and navigating global market shifts.
- 21 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 4:44pm -
newEPFO higher pension claims: Here's how members can track their status using app, portal, SMS, missed call—Stepwise guide
EPFO has issued 149,806 pension orders for higher contributions to retired applicants with aim to provide greater benefits linked to actual wages, MoS Shobha Karandlaje told Parliament. Here's how beneficiaries can check status of their claims…
- 21 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 4:17pm -
newBank fails to return your FD after maturity? What depositors can do to recover their money
A Kerala HC ruling offers relief to FD holders facing delayed payments. Here's what depositors can do if a bank refuses to return their money after maturity and what remedies may be available.
- 21 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 4:08pm -
newDelhi HC reduces wife’s post-divorce maintenance despite husband earning ₹63 lakh a year; here’s why
The Delhi High Court reduced a wife's interim maintenance from ₹30,000 to ₹25,000 amid a matrimonial dispute. The court emphasised a balanced approach to maintenance laws, retroactively applied from April 2021.
- 22 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 3:35pm -
newHaven’t used your bank account in years? Check if it has turned inactive
RBI rules classify savings and current accounts as inoperative after more than two years without customer-induced transactions. Learn how to check an inactive bank account, update KYC, reactivate it and protect your money from fraud.
- 22 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 2:58pm -
newJust ₹10,000 gets you into bonds. Here's what else you need
Retail investors are flocking to corporate bonds but relying too heavily on credit ratings. Experts say ratings miss default, liquidity and price risks.
- 22 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 2:52pm -
newBuilder delaying flat possession? What homebuyers can do under RERA and consumer protection law
Homebuyers facing possession delays without any formal communication from the builder have various legal ways to protect their rights and receive fair compensation for the trouble. Here are the options that you can consider if it happens to you.
- 23 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 2:46pm -
newEmployer deducted PF from your salary but did not deposit it with EPFO? Here’s whether your interest will be affected
Companies must deposit PF contributions with EPFO by the 15th of each month. Delays can lead to penalties and other such consequencies. Here's whether an employee's interest gets affected due to the delay.
- 23 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 2:23pm -
newPPF, Sukanya Samriddhi, SCSS transfer: How to move Post Office accounts to banks without losing continuity
Check how to transfer PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi and SCSS accounts from a Post Office to a bank. Here's the information on the transfer process, the ₹100 plus GST fee, required documents, interest rates and key checks investors should complete.
- 24 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 1:42pm -
Can an NRI invest in Indian stocks and mutual funds through an NRE account? Here's what you need to know
NRIs are allowed to invest in Indian equities and mutual funds but require NRE or NRO accounts, demat accounts, and specific permissions for stock market access. Details here.
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 12:42pm -
Do you have pension-related doubts? EPFO to hold live session on 18 August to answer queries: Here's how to join
EPFO will hold a live pension session on 18 August, allowing members to raise EPS queries and grievances. Know the timing, platforms, key pension topics and practical tips before participating in the EPFO live session.
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 11:48am -
SGB 2019-20 Series III redemption today: ₹1 lakh investment turns ₹4.44 lakh as RBI fixes price at ₹15,310
SGB 2019-20 Series III investors can opt for premature redemption from August 14, 2026, with RBI fixing the redemption price at ₹15,310 per unit. At the ₹3,449 issue price, the gold bond has delivered an absolute gain of about 344%.
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 9:59am -
Gold, silver prices today, 14 August: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata
Gold and silver prices today, 14 August: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities, along with MCX market updates.
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 9:41am -

Live Mint - Companies

newTiger Global Management cuts stakes in Big Tech, buys into SpaceX
USA-MARKETS/13F-TIGER GLOBAL:Tiger Global Management cuts stakes in Big Tech, buys into SpaceX
- 12 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 12:57am -
newMeta Says It’s Shut Down 750,000 Youth Accounts in Australia
Meta Platforms Inc. says it has removed access to more than 750,000 Instagram and Facebook accounts in Australia believed to belong to people under 16 since it began complying with the country’s landmark youth social media ban last year.
- 13 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 12:26am -
newLuigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
- 13 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 12:08am -
newJPMorgan Chase debanks Polymarket over regulatory concerns: Report
JPMorgan retains other ties to Polymarket as it looks to leave the door open for an underwriting role should it attempt to go public, the report said.
- 15 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 10:08pm -
newElon Musk's SpaceX gears up to take on rivals OpenAI, Anthropic with $60 billion acquisition of AI startup Cursor
SpaceX has completed a $60 billion acquisition of artificial intelligence coding startup Cursor, a key part of Elon Musk’s bid to gain ground on rivals Anthropic PBC and OpenAI.
- 17 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 8:31pm -
newReliance, Rolls-Royce join hands to develop indigenous engine for AMCA — full details here
Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce announced a partnership to develop a combat aircraft engine for India's AMCA programme, aiming to enhance domestic fighter-jet propulsion capabilities. They plan to establish an Aerospace Gas Turbine Complex in India for the entire engine lifecycle.
- 17 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 8:27pm -
newMahindra looks to plug gaps in its commercial vehicle push
Mahindra is using the merged SML Mahindra entity and two new truck engines to break into heavier commercial vehicle segments and challenge Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland. The company is targeting 20% CV market share within a decade while treading carefully on subsidised electric buses.
- 17 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 8:07pm -
newAI is just table stakes: Nithin Kamath roasts generic ‘nice-looking’ investment decks as ‘surefire way to get ignored’
Nithin Kamath said that the fundamental questions are: Why AI? How do you manage security risk? Continuous evaluation, especially of the high-stakes decisions.
- 18 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 7:47pm -
newMAN Industries bets big on overseas expansion as Gulf conflict spurs pipeline demand
Amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Gulf, MAN Industries aims for strategic overseas expansion, leveraging under-utilized resources to meet rising global demand for oil and gas pipelines.
- 19 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 6:10pm -
newTech layoffs 2026: AI drives mass job cuts; tech majors like Meta, Microsoft take lead
This radical shift has been widely attributed to budget corrections, but the primary catalyst for this year's mass layoffs has increasingly been artificial intelligence.
- 21 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 4:18pm -
newIs India's fast-food sector seeing a turnaround after West Asia war disruption?
Analysts see a gradual strengthening of demand, bolstered by consumer spending on dining despite external pressures like LPG price hikes.
- 22 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 2:56pm -
newBSNL’s Q1 loss widens to ₹1,280 crore as expenses outpace revenue growth
The company's total expenses rose 5.5% year-on-year in the June quarter to ₹7,242.5 crore. The company's revenue from operations rose 4.2% year-on-year and 2% sequentially to ₹5,306 crore.
- 22 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 2:56pm -
Tribunal allows Zee to proceed with fundraise, but keeps market ban intact
The Securities Appellate Tribunal granted conditional relief for Zee’s ₹3,143 crore fundraise and operational liquidity, provided the broadcaster pays its Sebi penalty within a week, even as market restrictions remain in force.
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 12:56pm -
Tata CEOs, family scions seen in early list for new Tata Sons chairman
Tata Steel CEO T.V. Narendran and Tata Motors' Shailesh Chandra, as well as Noel Tata's son Neville Tata are emerging as contenders for Tata Sons chairman.
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 12:30pm -
Jindal Steel targets 21 mt capacity by 2032, new MD seeks leadership stability
Managing director V.R. Sharma says the steelmaker will prioritize value-added specialized grades, internal leadership talent, and a measured 20–21 mt expansion rather than chasing volume at any cost.
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 11:00am -

Biggest software buyouts ever: Workday could join this billion-dollar club as Silver Lake weighs a takeover
Private equity firm Silver Lake is eyeing an acquisition of Workday, reflecting renewed market confidence in mega deals. Here are some of the largest software buyouts in history.
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 10:45am -
Sebi said to have examined Deloitte’s role in Zee Entertainment case, given clean chit
The regulator ruled that Deloitte was not aware of full facts regarding ZEEL's unauthorized 2018 property pledge and that disclosure duties rest with company management.
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 9:33am -
Cars24, Spinny, Droom seek new growth engines as profits remain elusive
Cars24 has continues to expand its use of AI, while diversifying into personal loans and credit-score services alongside car financing. Similarly, Spinny has partnered with original equipment manufacturers to build a certified pre-owned electric vehicle ecosystem as green mobility picks up pace.
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 6:16am -
BGMI-maker Krafton eyes AI over gaming as investments touch $900 million in India
BGMI maker Krafton will invest in five VC funds and about half a dozen Indian startups by year-end, committing $50-60 million annually as it shifts its focus beyond gaming to AI and consumer internet.
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 6:03am -
DLF maps ‘luxury ladder’ across malls as it segments retail portfolio by consumer spend
As retail consumption surges, DLF is repositioning its malls to focus on accessible luxury while maintaining high-end offerings. With ambitious expansion plans, including a new mall in Goa, the developer aims to enhance consumer spending experiences and capitalize on a growing affluent market.
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 6:00am -
Centre extends battery PLI deadline for Ola, Reliance; Rajesh Exports left out
While Ola Electric and Reliance New Energy (a subsidiary of Reliance Industries) were given the extension to complete their respective projects by 2031, the third beneficiary, Rajesh Exports Ltd, was not given one in light of a Sebi investigation into governance issues in the company.
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 5:35am -
Aditya Birla Group’s joins peers charging companies brand royalty; could net ₹1,000 cr a year
The promoter entity will receive a fee equivalent to 0.25% of the standalone revenue of all listed and unlisted group companies using the brand, capped at a maximum of ₹225 crore. The fee will be levied from 1 June 2026.
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 5:30am -
Explosion, Fire Reported at KNDS Ammunition Plant Near Rome
A KNDS NV plant southeast of Rome that makes ammunition for land and naval forces was rocked by a fire and explosions, prompting an evacuation of company personnel.
- 2 days ago 14 Aug 26, 12:05am -
Tata Motors PV profit plunges 79% as JLR weighs on India gains
The steep fall in profits reflected JLR’s 74% y-o-y fall in profit after tax to £66 million, while operating profit margins declined 120 basis points (bps) to 2.8%.
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 10:50pm -
Tata Motors reassures investors after N Chandrasekaran's exit: ‘We will remain fully focused’
The automaker recently outlined plans to invest 330 billion to 350 billion rupees ($3.46 billion-$3.67 billion) in its passenger and electric vehicle businesses between FY26 and FY30.
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 9:38pm -
Honasa bets on younger brands, new categories after Q1 profit doubles
Mamaearth parent Honasa Consumer plans to scale younger brands and enter fragrance after profit more than doubled in Q1FY27
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 8:20pm -
Who will be next chairman of Tata Sons as N Chandrasekaran exits? Speculation swirls around 'proven insider'
While Tata Trusts does not play a role in the day-to-day management of the conglomerate, its shareholding in the parent company gives it decisive influence over the group's future.
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 8:11pm -
Air India starts testing of all pilots for psychoactive substances after Phuket-Delhi flight incident
The exercise was being undertaken even though the airline already fully complies with requirements prescribed by India’s aviation regulator.
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 7:25pm -
'You don't want people to remain healthy?': Supreme Court warns FSSAI over food warning labels
The Supreme Court gave FSSAI two weeks to take a final call on front-of-pack warning labels for packaged foods high in sugar, salt and saturated fat, amid concerns over corporate pressure and public health.
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 6:42pm -
Modi’s video and safe harbour: behind Meta’s tumultuous week in India
A four-hour takedown of Modi’s Facebook video snowballed into a showdown that sparked rare political unity—but also a contentious threat to safe harbour immunity for internet firms under India’s IT Rules.
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 4:57pm -
Infra.Market eyes backdoor market entry via Shalimar Paints share swap deal
The proposed deal could give Hella Infra shareholders more than 77% of Shalimar Paints, while offering an alternative to the building materials platform’s planned ₹5,000 crore IPO
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 4:56pm -
N Chandrasekaran to exit Tata Sons after months of deadlock: What went wrong with Noel Tata?
N Chandrasekaran will step down as Tata Sons chairman in February 2027 after a six-month deadlock over his reappointment. Differences with Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata reportedly centred on the group's strategy, governance and a possible Tata Sons listing.
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 4:22pm -
Gaja Capital heads to IPO amid rising investor demand for transparency
The alternative asset manager’s stock-market debut comes as limited partners demand greater transparency on governance, succession and decision-making.
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 3:22pm -
Convenience gains festive ground as quick commerce set to outpace e-commerce
The festival months will also serve as a test for platforms such as Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart, for whom micro-festivals have emerged as key periods for sales spikes and bigger baskets.
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 1:55pm -
Tata Trusts start process to find successor for Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran
The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust passes a resolution to initiate the setting up of a selection committee for the purpose of recommending a person for appointment as the new chairman.
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 1:09pm -

Google: India Business News

newMahindra BE 6 Sporteq Edition Introduced: Prices Start at Rs. 11.45 Lakh - CarWale
Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq Edition Introduced: Prices Start at Rs. 11.45 Lakh CarWaleSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 2 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 10:51am -
newRs 5 crore vs Rs 10 crore: What actually changes after you reach financial independence? - Moneycontrol.com
Rs 5 crore vs Rs 10 crore: What actually changes after you reach financial independence? Moneycontrol.comFinancial independence: 3 freedoms every investor needs Value ResearchThree key milestones on the road to financial freedom The Economic TimesFinancially Independent, but Not Free Yet? Heres How You Can Achieve Financial Freedom TheWire.inIndependence Day 2026: Is ‘dead money’ delaying your financial freedom? 5 checkpoints to watch Zee Business
- 3 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 10:00am -
newIndia’s big semiconductor push: PM Modi says 7-8 plants coming up; stresses self-reliance in chips - The Times of India
India’s big semiconductor push: PM Modi says 7-8 plants coming up; stresses self-reliance in chips The Times of IndiaSemiconductor and AI Revolution PIBRead the full story: India’s only chip fab is getting Rs 4,500 crore. The shopping list is clearer than the mission The KenOver 68,000 students trained in semiconductor chip design under C2S programme thehindubusinessline.comSemiconductor Stocks in India: 3 Stocks With Expanding Manufacturing Capacity financialexpress.com
- 4 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 9:23am -
new2026 Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler Pickup Vs Toyota Hilux: Compared In Detail - CarDekho
2026 Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler Pickup Vs Toyota Hilux: Compared In Detail CarDekhoMahindra Scorpio Lifestyler unveiled: Expected price, launch & more Team-BHPMahindra Scorpio Lifestyler Pickup Truck Revealed, Hilux Rival Coming By April 2027 NDTVHow different is the Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler from the Scorpio N? Autocar IndiaMahindra unveils Scorpio Lifestyler global pickup, India launch planned by April 2027 ET Auto
- 5 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 8:17am -
newEarly Retirement Planning: The 50-Year Puzzle - freefincal
Early Retirement Planning: The 50-Year Puzzle freefincalSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 7 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 6:00am -
newTata Sons' Tuesday AGM faces uncertainty as SDTT flags lack of quorum - The Economic Times
Tata Sons' Tuesday AGM faces uncertainty as SDTT flags lack of quorum The Economic TimesSRTT ban may delay Tata selection committee formation The HinduRegulatory ban puts Tata Sons AGM at risk The Times of IndiaTata Sons succession gets tangled in SRTT legal dispute. What's the issue? India TodayN Chandrasekharan’s successor: Will Tata Trusts go to court? theweek.in
- 8 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 5:30am -
newTalks to sell PayPal to Stripe and Advent are heating up - TechCrunch
Talks to sell PayPal to Stripe and Advent are heating up TechCrunchExclusive | PayPal in Talks to Sell Itself to Stripe, Private-Equity Firm Advent WSJStripe and Advent bid $60.50 a share for PayPal as talks advance, WSJ reports Investing.com IndiaPayPal Stock Rises on Report of Stripe, Advent Buyout Talks barrons.comStripe, Advent pursue $53B PayPal takeover The Business Journals
- 9 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 4:13am -
newIndia cuts windfall tax on exports of petrol, diesel, aviation fuel - Reuters
India cuts windfall tax on exports of petrol, diesel, aviation fuel ReutersGovernment reduces export duty on petrol to nil; diesel and ATF duty also reduced The HinduGovernment cuts windfall tax on diesel, ATF exports; petrol duty set at nil Telegraph IndiaGovt cuts windfall gains tax on petrol, diesel, ATF exports ThePrintPetrol export levy cut to nil, diesel and ATF duties retained: What changes from August 15 The Times of India
- 13 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 12:15am -
newHormuz Attacks Push Oil Toward $100 Despite US Crude Build - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
Hormuz Attacks Push Oil Toward $100 Despite US Crude Build Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comOil prices today: Crude edges higher as US-Iran tensions revive supply concerns The Times of IndiaOil climbs over $1 on tanker attacks, no progrees on peace ReutersOil prices on pace for weekly gain amid Hormuz supply uncertainty Investing.com IndiaMiddle East Oil Tankers Are Going Dark for Longer Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
- 15 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 9:51pm -
newBillionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance, Rolls-Royce To Develop Fighter Jet Engines In India - Forbes
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance, Rolls-Royce To Develop Fighter Jet Engines In India ForbesIndia's Reliance to partner with Rolls-Royce on combat engine for fighter jets ReutersRIL, Rolls-Royce in JV to develop combat engine; plans Aerospace Gas Turbine Complex The HinduReliance Industries and Rolls-Royce announce strategic intent to partner and develop India's indigenous combat engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme Rolls-Royce plcReliance, Rolls-Royc…
- 17 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 8:46pm -
newGold gains ground as US Dollar selling picks up, Fed rate hike bets fade - FXStreet
Gold gains ground as US Dollar selling picks up, Fed rate hike bets fade FXStreetGold price prediction: Will gold price rally now face profit booking? Check August 14, 2026 outlook The Times of IndiaGold advances after unexpected fall in U.S. retail sales By Investing.com Investing.com IndiaGold retreats from two-month high after inflation-driven rally The Economic TimesGold, silver rise as weak retail sales cut Fed-hike odds - Kitco PM Report KITCO
- 17 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 8:32pm -
newRanked: The Largest Oil Supply Disruptions in History - Visual Capitalist
Ranked: The Largest Oil Supply Disruptions in History Visual CapitalistAre global oil stocks big enough to weather another six months of US-Iran war? ReutersCan global oil stocks survive another six months of the US-Iran war? FirstpostHow a darling of the clean energy transition stumbled Financial TimesBig Business This Week: Peak Oil Panic And The Shift To Sustainable Energy cheddar.com
- 18 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 7:15pm -
newIndia's Coal Demand Set to Hit 1.6 Billion Tons by 2030 - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
India's Coal Demand Set to Hit 1.6 Billion Tons by 2030 Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comCoal demand to touch 1.6 billion tonnes by 2030; need transparent, market-driven pricing: Official The HinduIndia's First Coal Exchange To Be Finalised In 8-9 Months NDTV ProfitIndia Set to Launch First Mineral Exchange Next Financial Year Bloomberg.comCabinet approval for coal, mineral exchanges in final stages, Coal Minister says - CNBC TV18 LinkedIn
- 18 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 7:00pm -
newIndia's forex reserves climb to $707 billion, mark $14.1 billion jump - The Times of India
India's forex reserves climb to $707 billion, mark $14.1 billion jump The Times of IndiaIndia's forex reserves climb past $700 billion on robust inflows ReutersForex kitty jumps $14.14 billion to $707 billion in one of the biggest weekly expansions The HinduForex kitty jumps USD 14.14 bn to USD 707 bn in one of the biggest weekly expansions ThePrintForex kitty swells $14.1 b to 4-month high of $707 b on strong dollar inflows The New Indian Express
- 19 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 6:24pm -
newInflows over $52 bn, RBI opts to shut FCNR(B) tap ahead of schedule - Business Standard
Inflows over $52 bn, RBI opts to shut FCNR(B) tap ahead of schedule Business StandardRBI advances FCNR deadline to August 31 as NRI dollar inflows surge Telegraph IndiaConcessional swap facility attracts USD 56.85 bn forex inflows: RBI ThePrintWith $52.3 billion raised, FCNR(B) scheme to close a month early The Times of IndiaRBI closes forex deposit window for NRIs early after $52.3 billion rush The Indian Express
- 19 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 6:10pm -

newKia Sorento Hybrid Teased Again - AWD Confirmed Ahead Of India Launch - RushLane
Kia Sorento Hybrid Teased Again - AWD Confirmed Ahead Of India Launch RushLaneKia confirms AWD for the upcoming Sorento Autocar IndiaIndia-spec Kia Sorento to get AWD CarWaleKia's first hybrid SUV in India will come with all-wheel drive setup India TodayKia Sorento Flagship SUV Confirmed for India Launch on September 4,2026 with AWD and Hybrid Options Cartoq
- 19 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 5:50pm -
newVoltas Q1 net profit rises 53% to Rs 214 crore, company announces JV with Atomberg to build AC compressors - Moneycontrol.com
Voltas Q1 net profit rises 53% to Rs 214 crore, company announces JV with Atomberg to build AC compressors Moneycontrol.comVoltas Q1 PAT jumps 51 per cent to Rs 213 crore as AC sales surge 45 per cent Indian Television Dot ComEarnings call transcript: Voltas posts strong Q1 2026 profit growth, shares rise 2.4% Investing.comVoltas Q1 Results: Net profit rises 52.2% YoY to Rs 213.76 crore; revenue up 18.7% Zee BusinessVoltas Share Price Jumps 2%, Stock Among Top Gainers on Nifty Midcap…
- 20 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 5:39pm -
newSandisk is up more than 500% this year. JPMorgan says there are more gains ahead - CNBC
Sandisk is up more than 500% this year. JPMorgan says there are more gains ahead CNBCSandisk is flying high. How to use options to generate income from this memory chip giant CNBCAvengers: Doomsday: Special Look Rotten TomatoesSandisk forecasts mid-to-high-teens revenue growth through 2030 ReutersRBC raises SanDisk stock price target to $1,600 on margin outlook Investing.com India
- 20 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 5:14pm -
newMore Affordable Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 To Launch On Sep 4 - Gaadiwaadi.com
More Affordable Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 To Launch On Sep 4 Gaadiwaadi.comRoyal Enfield Himalayan 440 launch on September 4 Autocar IndiaRoyal Enfield Himalayan 750 Showcased In Brazil ZigWheels.comRoyal Enfield Motoverse 2026 Dates Announced: Three-Day Motorcycle Festival Returns to Goa in November AutopunditzRoyal Enfield Himalayan 440 launch next month? Team-BHP
- 20 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 5:07pm -
newMaruti Baleno facelift to be launched on September 5 - Team-BHP
Maruti Baleno facelift to be launched on September 5 Team-BHP2026 Maruti Baleno Facelift Launch Confirmed: What To Expect? CarDekhoBaleno Facelift Left Side View Image, Baleno Facelift Photos in India CarWaleMaruti Suzuki Baleno Facelift Launch Confirmed For September 5 NDTVMaruti Baleno facelift to launch on September 5 Autocar India
- 21 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 4:39pm -
newIndia less exposed to AI job risks than others, Goldman says - The Economic Times
India less exposed to AI job risks than others, Goldman says The Economic TimesSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 21 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 3:51pm -
newBombay House battles: How Ratan Tata once defeated the old guard - The Economic Times
Bombay House battles: How Ratan Tata once defeated the old guard The Economic Times
- 22 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 3:46pm -
newIndia Steps Up Review of Closing Stock Auction as Concerns Mount - Bloomberg.com
India Steps Up Review of Closing Stock Auction as Concerns Mount Bloomberg.comSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 22 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 3:46pm -
newStock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Sensex, Nifty Settle Flat Amid Mixed Global Cues - NDTV
Stock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Sensex, Nifty Settle Flat Amid Mixed Global Cues NDTVStock markets end lower amid geopolitical uncertainty; Nifty down for fourth day The HinduStock markets decline in early trade on US-Iran standoff concerns, Sensex down 300 points Telegraph IndiaD-Street ends in red for a third week on West Asia deal delay, oil spike The Economic TimesIndia shares lower at close of trade; Nifty 50 down 0.12% Investing.com India
- 22 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 3:35pm -
newAI deflation meets deep discounting: Why Indian IT margins are under pressure - Moneycontrol.com
AI deflation meets deep discounting: Why Indian IT margins are under pressure Moneycontrol.comIT stocks recover most losses from first half of 2026 on favourable risk-reward, anti-AI bet The Indian ExpressAI becomes a measurable revenue pool for Indian IT firms, but not yet a growth engine thehindubusinessline.comClients may hit refresh on $13 billion IT deals by December The Economic TimesHang Ten Systems CTO Believes AI Cannot Replace Some Indian IT Assets analyticsindiamag.com
- 22 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 2:54pm -
newFrom Rs 38,000 cr to Rs 4.24 lakh crore: How mobile manufacturing is driving India’s export boom - financialexpress.com
From Rs 38,000 cr to Rs 4.24 lakh crore: How mobile manufacturing is driving India’s export boom financialexpress.comThe Rise of Contract Manufacturing in India's Electronics Sector IBEFIndia's electronics exports surge 11-fold to Rs 4.24 lakh crore, women's workforce nears 30% ANI NewsElectronics Hardware Technology Park units increase to 79 in two years, exports cross over ₹11,150 crore livemint.comKaynes Vs Syrma Vs Avalon: Which EMS stock wins India’s $850 billion data cent…
- 23 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 2:25pm -
newLIC Stake Sale: Dentons Link Legal, Trilegal, Sidley Austin and FBT Gibbons act on India’s Largest OFS of $3.3 Billion - Bar and Bench
LIC Stake Sale: Dentons Link Legal, Trilegal, Sidley Austin and FBT Gibbons act on India’s Largest OFS of $3.3 Billion Bar and BenchIndian government raises USD3.3bn in 6.5% LIC stake sale Law.asiaDisinvestment, OFS, strategic sale, privatisation: What's the difference? Business StandardTrilegal Advised President of India On Sale Of 6.5% Stake In LIC For ₹31,552 crore LawBeatThe well-executed LIC stake sale should provide fresh impetus to the disinvestment programme financiale…
- 23 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 1:54pm -
newLG Electronics India shares jump 10% on bullish brokerage calls post-Q1 results; should you buy, sell or... - Moneycontrol.com
LG Electronics India shares jump 10% on bullish brokerage calls post-Q1 results; should you buy, sell or... Moneycontrol.comEarnings call transcript: LG Electronics India Q1 2027 profit jumps as stock surges 10% Investing.com IndiaLG Electronics India Q1 FY27 Revenue Rises 15.5% to Rs 7,233 Crore Daily PioneerLG Electronics shares jump 5% after robust Q1 earnings. What are Jefferies, other brokerages saying? The Economic TimesBuy LG Electronics India Ltd for the Target Rs 2,000 by Mo…
- 24 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 1:39pm -
Noel Tata emerges as key power broker in Tata Group succession, listing decisions - Telegraph India
Noel Tata emerges as key power broker in Tata Group succession, listing decisions Telegraph IndiaTata Sons Chairman to Step Down, Deepening Leadership Turmoil Bloomberg.comTata Trusts accepts N. Chandrasekaran’s resignation, initiates process to find successor The HinduThird Time's The Charm: Will Noel Tata Finally Take The Chair Now? NDTVN Chandrasekaran: At Tata Sons, it’s Cyrus Mistry all over again The Ken
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 12:36pm -
Voda Idea soars 4% on huge volume in weak market; up for 6th straight day - Business Standard
Voda Idea soars 4% on huge volume in weak market; up for 6th straight day Business StandardIs Vodafone Idea finally making a comeback? FinshotsIndia's Vodafone Idea reaffirms three-year growth targets, $4.7 billion capex plan ET CIOVodafone Idea CEO Speaks on 5G, Subscriber Addition and More TelecomTalkVodafone Idea Limited (NSE:IDEA) First-Quarter Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year simplywall.st
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 12:32pm -
Milky Mist IPO Allotment Status Online - IPO Watch
Milky Mist IPO Allotment Status Online IPO WatchHow A 16-Year-Old School Dropout Turned Paneer Into Rs 10,000 Crore Milky Mist Brand NDTV FoodMilky Mist IPO: Should you invest at 85x earnings? Value ResearchMilky Mist eyes growth without fresh debt; targets Tier 1, 2 and 3 cities The HinduStarted selling paneer for South Indian hotels: Class VIII dropout who took over family's failing milk bus The Economic Times
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 12:28pm -
Social media firms urge caution on early Australia under-16 ban data - Reuters
Social media firms urge caution on early Australia under-16 ban data ReutersSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 12:20pm -
RBI questions 'nexus' between Equitas SFB and Unico Housing Finance - Moneycontrol.com
RBI questions 'nexus' between Equitas SFB and Unico Housing Finance Moneycontrol.com
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 12:14pm -
SAT allows Zee Entertainment's upcoming capital raise but SEBI's market ban to continue - Bar and Bench
SAT allows Zee Entertainment's upcoming capital raise but SEBI's market ban to continue Bar and BenchSAT allows Zee, Goenka to proceed with warrant issue The Economic TimesSAT Clears Zee’s Fundraising Plan, Keeps SEBI Market Ban Intact GujaratSamachar EnglishZee shares jump 7% as SAT allows ₹3,143 crore promoter warrant issue Exchange4MediaZee warrant row: SAT questions SEBI’s timing and logic Indian Television Dot Com
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 12:03pm -
Sedan Sales July 2026 - Dzire, Aura, Amaze, Virtus, Slavia, Tigor, Verna, City, Camry - RushLane
Sedan Sales July 2026 - Dzire, Aura, Amaze, Virtus, Slavia, Tigor, Verna, City, Camry RushLaneThe Maruti Suzuki Dzire case study: Building India’s most loved compact sedan afaqs!Best Cars to Buy in India in 2026 by Budget: ₹8 Lakh to ₹30 Lakh AutopunditzMost Sold Sedans July 2026 – Dzire, Aura, Amaze, Virtus, Slavia, City, Camry Gaadiwaadi.comIndia's best-selling car is not an SUV: It is a sedan priced from Rs 6.26 lakh, offering 6 airbags, 33.73... Moneycontrol.com
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 11:58am -
Karthik Sankaran on the case for yen intervention - Financial Times
Karthik Sankaran on the case for yen intervention Financial TimesWhy Japan Is Struggling to Stop the Yen’s Decline The New York TimesUSD/JPY Shrugs Off Softer US Data and Faster BOJ Hike Talk Investing.comWhat the US-Japan Currency Intervention Means for the Yen, Rates, and the Dollar goldmansachs.comWhen Japan buys yen, it unwinds a dangerous trade The Economist
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 11:01am -
Gold Rate Today, August 14: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities - The Indian Express
Gold Rate Today, August 14: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities The Indian Express22k gold rate today: Check 18k, 20k, 22k, 24k gold prices (August 14, 2026) at Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Dia The Economic TimesGold falls for second day to Rs 1.56 lakh/10g as profit-taking weighs ThePrintGold Futures Drop: MCX Prices Fall Amid Weak Demand Rediff MoneyWizGold, Silver Rate Today Highlights: Gold slips after two-month high as investors b…
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 10:43am -
Scoop! Ather Konarc to get S & Q variants; up to 200 km range - Team-BHP
Scoop! Ather Konarc to get S & Q variants; up to 200 km range Team-BHPAther Konarc Family-Oriented E-Scooter: What To Expect? ZigWheels.comAther Konarc spotted testing in the Himalayas ahead of launch BikeWaleTVS and Bajaj outsell Ather. A new scooter could flip the equation The KenAther Konarc Battery Specs Leak, 200 Kms Range - 10k Kms / 1 Yr Service Interval RushLane
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 10:27am -
Shiprocket vs Behari Lal Engineering IPO GMP — Which IPO Offers Better Listing Gains? - NDTV Profit
Shiprocket vs Behari Lal Engineering IPO GMP — Which IPO Offers Better Listing Gains? NDTV ProfitThe IPO wasn’t about funds, it brings about brand uplift: Shiprocket CEO Forbes IndiaTemasek-backed Shiprocket's $170 mn IPO fully subscribed VCCircleShiprocket IPO ends day 3 with 99.3x subscription on strong QIB push. Check GMP & other details The Economic TimesShiprocket, Behari Lal Engineering IPOs cross 80x subscription on final day thehindubusinessline.com
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 10:12am -
LEAP India shares list at 4% premium over IPO price, miss expectations - Business Standard
LEAP India shares list at 4% premium over IPO price, miss expectations Business StandardKKR-backed LEAP India falls in trading debut, valued at $725 mn VCCircleLEAP India shares fall 12% post-listing, slip below IPO price. What should investors do? The Economic TimesLeap India lists with 4% premium on the BSE Investment Guru IndiaLEAP India Shares List At 4.4% Premium To Issue Price Of ₹159 inc42.com
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 10:00am -
Mid-cap inflows crossed Rs 6,000 crore in July: What the top 3 mid-cap mutual funds bought and sold - Moneycontrol.com
Mid-cap inflows crossed Rs 6,000 crore in July: What the top 3 mid-cap mutual funds bought and sold Moneycontrol.comMutual Funds reach all-time high net inflows of Rs 85.75 lakh crore in July 2026: Report bfsi.economictimes.indiatimes.comIndia’s mutual fund boom: July inflows touch all-time high pgurus.comSmall-cap funds are booming again. Are investors repeating the 2024 mistake? financialexpress.comAnand Rathi Wealth CEO Rakesh Rawal: Rs 1,322 cr leaves Largecaps in July. Is Inve…
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 9:56am -
Rs 14 lakh Off On The Most Luxurious Skoda 7-Seater - MotorOctane
Rs 14 lakh Off On The Most Luxurious Skoda 7-Seater MotorOctane
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 9:55am -
2027 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR Launched In Three Colours - BikeWale
2027 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR Launched In Three Colours BikeWale
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 9:21am -
US: Weaker PPI Inflation Reinforces Consumer Prices’ Push for Steady Fed Policy - Forex Factory
US: Weaker PPI Inflation Reinforces Consumer Prices’ Push for Steady Fed Policy Forex FactoryUS wholesale inflation slows to 4.7% in July: What comes next for Fed, consumers The Times of IndiaStock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq trending higher on rate hike bets, earnings Yahoo FinanceFed likely to hold rates in September after fresh inflation data, Citi says Investing.com IndiaWholesale prices were flat in July, below expectations for 0.2% increase CNBC
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 9:10am -
Independence Day 2026: A 1968 gold ban that turned every Indian household into an underground vault - The Economic Times
Independence Day 2026: A 1968 gold ban that turned every Indian household into an underground vault The Economic TimesSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 8:56am -
Chinese chipmaker SMIC increases prices on strong AI demand - Reuters
Chinese chipmaker SMIC increases prices on strong AI demand ReutersSMIC profit more than triples on AI-driven chip demand ReutersWhy is Semiconductor Manufacturing International stock surging today? By Investing.com Investing.com IndiaChina’s leading chipmakers post strong Q2 results, with SMIC’s revenue topping $3b for first time Global TimesSMIC Q2 2026 earnings beat as AI demand drives price increases qz.com
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 8:39am -
Indian rupee logs weekly decline, with RBI intervention curbing losses - Reuters
Indian rupee logs weekly decline, with RBI intervention curbing losses ReutersRupee gains 3 paise to 95.42 against U.S. dollar The HinduRupee Ends Lower As Derivative Maturities And Foreign Debt Payments Spur Outflows Investing.com IndiaRupee holds steady at 95.44 amidst RBI intervention The Economic TimesRupee falls 7 paise to 95.40 against US dollar amid FII selling, geopolitical risks The Times of India
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 8:32am -
India's battery materials bet races ahead of lithium cell making plans - Nikkei Asia
India's battery materials bet races ahead of lithium cell making plans Nikkei AsiaNikhil Kamath asks whether India should build EVs or batteries. The answer from Chinese experts may surpri The Economic TimesIndia’s battery mismatch: materials boom, cell lag - why it matters Automotive Manufacturing SolutionsNikhil Kamath Explores the Battery Technologies That Could Power Indias Next Manufacturing Wave TheWire.inIndia’s 100-GWh battery pipeline may still leave key EV supply chains…
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 8:30am -
Stocks to watch: Honasa, LG Electronics, Physicswalla, NMDC, TMPV - Business Standard
Stocks to watch: Honasa, LG Electronics, Physicswalla, NMDC, TMPV Business StandardStocks in news: Indigo Paints, LG Electronics India, Tata Motors PV, Honasa Consumer, Ashok Leyland, Physi The Economic TimesStock Picks Today: Tata Motors PV, Jubilant Foodworks, Groww, Delhivery, LG Electronics, And More On Brokerages' Radar NDTV ProfitStocks to Watch Today: 80% Profit Drop, 118% Surge and a ₹2,896-Cr Deal NiftyTraderStocks to Watch for August 14: Tata Motors PV, LG Electronics, Ho…
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 8:05am -
Bonus issue alert! Last day to buy this multibagger smallcap clothing stock for 5:1 bonus reward. Do you o - The Economic Times
Bonus issue alert! Last day to buy this multibagger smallcap clothing stock for 5:1 bonus reward. Do you o The Economic Times5:1 Bonus Issue: Garment maker to give free shares; record date on Aug 17 Zee BusinessBizotic Commercial fixes Aug 17 as record date for 5:1 bonus issue scanx.tradeBonus issue alert! Last day to buy this multibagger smallcap clothing stock for 5:1 bonus reward. Do you own? indiaipo.in
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 7:41am -
Gen Z Not Making Big Lifestyle Purchases, Spends Just 5% On Travel: Study - NDTV

- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 7:34am -
Kylaq Based Sub 4m Volkswagen SUV For India - Rs 275 Crore Project Approved - RushLane
Kylaq Based Sub 4m Volkswagen SUV For India - Rs 275 Crore Project Approved RushLaneVolkswagen Kylaq-based compact SUV confirmed for India Autocar IndiaVolkswagen greenlights Kylaq-based compact SUV for India Team-BHPVolkswagen Plans Kylaq-Based Compact SUV for India Autocar ProfessionalVolkswagen’s Next Compact Electric SUV for India to Use CMP-Derived EV Platform: What We Know So Far EVTech.News
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 7:28am -
Dollar falls on surprise drop in US retail sales - Reuters
Dollar falls on surprise drop in US retail sales ReutersUS retail sales post first decline in nine months in July ReutersFrustrated US consumers cut their retail spending last month CNNUS retail sales unexpectedly fall in July The Economic TimesThe Tax-Refund Spending Boom Is Over — And Retail Sales Just Rolled Over Investing.com India
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 7:17am -
Mumbai restaurants pull down shutters amid Maharashtra food safety crackdown - The Indian Express
Mumbai restaurants pull down shutters amid Maharashtra food safety crackdown The Indian ExpressMaharashtra shuts Domino’s, Pizza Hut outlets over grease residue, insect infestation ET RetailFDA suspends licences of four Domino's Pizza outlets in Maharashtra over hygiene norms violations Telegraph IndiaMumbai cops bust fake documents racket; four arrested livemint.comTukaram Mundhe, Maharashtra FDA commissioner, says politics not for him NewsBytes
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 7:00am -
S&P 500 notches record-high close as rate-hike worries ease - Reuters
S&P 500 notches record-high close as rate-hike worries ease ReutersS&P 500 closes at a new record, buoyed by cooler-than-expected inflation data and falling oil prices CNBCCool Inflation Data Propels Stocks to Fresh Records WSJMarkets News, Aug. 13, 2026: S&P 500 Closes at Record, Nasdaq Jumps as Tech Shares Surge Following Tame Inflation Data InvestopediaUnited States shares higher at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.13% Investing.com India
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 5:05am -
Ananya Birla-promoted Svatantra Microfin taps capital markets, files IPO papers to raise Rs 3,000 crore - Moneycontrol.com
Ananya Birla-promoted Svatantra Microfin taps capital markets, files IPO papers to raise Rs 3,000 crore Moneycontrol.comAnanya Birla-led Svatantra Microfin files papers for Rs 3,000 cr IPO ETLegalWorld.comAdvent-backed Svatantra Microfin files for $315 million IPO The Economic TimesSvatantra Microfin files Rs 3,000 crore IPO papers with Sebi India TodayGeographical Concentration thehawk.in
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 3:57am -
OpenAI is losing its second executive this week - The Verge
OpenAI is losing its second executive this week The VergeOpenAI appoints Dali Rajic as Chief Revenue Officer OpenAIOpenAI talent exodus raises 'huge red flag' ahead of IPO CNBCOpenAI revenue chief Denise Dresser exits after just 8 months The Economic TimesSenior OpenAI executive Brad Lightcap to leave for new venture The Hindu
- 2 days ago 14 Aug 26, 12:58am -
IBM partners with OpenAI to bolster enterprise AI push - TechCrunch
IBM partners with OpenAI to bolster enterprise AI push TechCrunchIBM Partners with OpenAI to Accelerate Secure AI Deployment for Enterprises Across Core Operations IBM NewsroomWhy is International Business Machines stock climbing today? By Investing.com Investing.com IndiaIBM Stock Drops Despite Major OpenAI Partnership TradingViewThe Early Scale: CNBC: IBM partners with OpenAI to boost enterprise AI MarketScale
- 2 days ago 14 Aug 26, 12:49am -
AI 'watermark removers' flood the web. Almost none can prove they work. - BleepingComputer
AI 'watermark removers' flood the web. Almost none can prove they work. BleepingComputerHow Claude's text watermarking works AnthropicAnthropic watermarking Claude AI content | Explained The HinduClaude Is Now Putting Invisible Watermarks In AI-Generated Text—Here’s What That Means ForbesClaude users are canceling their subscriptions, citing Anthropic’s new AI watermark Business Insider
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 11:03pm -
Elon Musk Influenced CEO Paydays To Record High, Study Finds - Forbes
Elon Musk Influenced CEO Paydays To Record High, Study Finds ForbesCEO pay skyrockets in 2025 amid growing income inequality in the US Al JazeeraElon Musk Earned 2.5 Million Times More Than Average Tesla Worker In 2025: Report NDTVAverage CEO pay climbs to $22.8 million amid rise of mega compensation awards People Matters - HR NewsEXCLUSIVE: S&P 500 CEO pay jumps to record as Musk-inspired compensation plans spread Reuters
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 8:52pm -
Nvidia’s new $500B plan is risky but brilliant, especially for aging GPUs - TechCrunch
Nvidia’s new $500B plan is risky but brilliant, especially for aging GPUs TechCrunchNVIDIA Partners With Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR to Establish AI Compute Infrastructure Financing Platforms to Mobilize Over $500 Billion of Third-Party Capital nvidianews.nvidia.comBusiness The EconomistGoldman in talks with investors on Nvidia financing deal after landing prized role, sources say ReutersThe $10 Trillion Question: How Is Nvidia Defying Laws Of F…
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 8:38pm -
Skoda Slavia Facelift Teased Ahead of Launch on 18 August - CarWale
Skoda Slavia Facelift Teased Ahead of Launch on 18 August CarWaleSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 8:37pm -
Databricks Hits $190 Billion Valuation As CEO Ali Ghodsi Claims AGI Has Already Arrived - Forbes
Databricks Hits $190 Billion Valuation As CEO Ali Ghodsi Claims AGI Has Already Arrived ForbesDatabricks Grows >80% YoY, Surpasses $7B Revenue Run-Rate, Scales Lakebase, Genie, and Unity AI Gateway DatabricksDatabricks wraps $5 billion funding round at $190 billion valuation CNBCDatabricks wanted to raise $1B, investors wanted $15B. It settled on $5B at a $190B valuation. TechCrunchDatabricks IPO outlook: $190 billion valuation, 80% growth, and the Snowflake comparison Investing.c…
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 6:56pm -
DeepSeek launches V4 Pro at prices up to 14 times higher than V4 Flash - Reuters
DeepSeek launches V4 Pro at prices up to 14 times higher than V4 Flash ReutersDeepSeek releases official V4 Pro model as it steps up expansion The HinduDeepSeek Lifts AI Model Prices Fourfold WSJDeepSeek raises API pricing for its V4 models ReutersDeepSeek V4 Pro official version, Harness go live on China's National Supercomputing Internet Global Times
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 6:26pm -
Maruti, Tata, Mahindra & SIAM Wrote To Govt About Chloride Issues in E20 Petrol: Report - Cartoq
Maruti, Tata, Mahindra & SIAM Wrote To Govt About Chloride Issues in E20 Petrol: Report CartoqEXCLUSIVE: Emails reveal Indian carmakers' fuel contamination worries before public retreat ReutersSIAM to undertake scientific study to examine concerns on E20 fuel, denies report The HinduMaruti Suzuki, Tata, Mahindra shared E20 anxieties in private emails before making U-turn HT AutoE20 petrol row: Carmakers' internal data flags fuel contamination concerns; complaint later withdrawn Th…
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 5:34pm -

Zee Business

newMahindra launches BE 6 SporteQ at Rs 19.45 lakh - What's changed?
The real changes happen inside. The SporteQ swaps out the standard dual-screen setup for three 12.3-inch displays, similar to what you get in the XEV 9e and XEV 9s.
- 2 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 11:45am -
newFrom Fragile Five to a major economy: PM Modi highlights India's economic growth
The PM highlighted the economic transformation since 2013, saying that with the resolve of 140 crore Indians, the country is moving on the track to progress.
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newGold rates today; oil prices rose amid US-Iran tensions
The uncertainty in geopolitical relations between the US and Iran is reflected in the local market with fluctuations in bullion.
- 16 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 9:27pm -
newBank of Baroda, Canara Bank increases MCLR: How does it affect borrowers?
MCLR is a benchmark reference rate introduced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to determine the floor rate of interest for different categories of loans.
- 17 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 8:31pm -
newWill govt issue plastic currency in FY 27-28? FM Nirmala Sitharaman responds in Parliament
The discussion took place after the RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, during last week's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, announced that the polymer currency would start circulating from the next financial year.
- 18 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 7:42pm -
newBank deposits hit record high as RBI's FCNR scheme spurs inflows
Reports showed that banking system deposits increased by a cumulative Rs 11 lakh crore over the three fortnights ended July 31. This follows a net decline of Rs 3.87 lakh crore in deposits between April 1 and June 15.
- 20 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 4:59pm -
newDomestic demand, profits keep India's business sentiment resilient: Report
Despite the moderation in the headline index, the optimism for profit rose 4.9 per cent quarter‑on‑quarter to 71.3, while optimism for domestic orders increased 3.4 per cent to 70.3.
- 23 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 1:58pm -
India’s Wholesale Price Index inflation stands at 9.78% for July
The index for all commodities for July stood at 110.0, whereas it was 110.2 in June, said the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 1:18pm -
Big respite for ZEEL; SAT allows Rs 3,413 crore fund-raising via warrants, stays SEBI order
Following SAT's interim relief, ZEEL can now proceed with the capital issuance, subject to tribunal directions and regulatory compliance.
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 12:32pm -
SEBI proposes Rs 5 crore securities assets route for accredited investor status
Under the proposal, individuals holding securities-market assets worth at least Rs 5 crore would qualify as accredited investors irrespective of the current income or net-worth criteria.
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 11:42am -
Gold, silver decline up to 1% as US-Iran tensions weigh sentiment
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (October) declined as much as 0.8 per cent or Rs 1,233 to Rs 1,52,233, hitting an intraday low by 10:22 am.
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 11:18am -
Journey of Rupee since India's Independence -- What does the future hold for Rupee? Expert explains
Let us look at how the Indian rupee has performed against global benchmark currencies since 1947, as a nation's currency value is a vital metric for tracking its economic trajectory.
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 9:17am -
EPFO withdrawal: 12-month or 36 month wait? Govt explains rules
Lok Sabha MP Kirti Azad raised the question in Parliament regarding the details of the recent amendments notified by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) regarding conditions for partial and full withdrawal of provident fund balances and pension accumulations.
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 4:20pm -
GRM Overseas Ltd reports strong top-line performance for Q1 FY27; total revenue stands at Rs 427 crore
GRM Overseas Limited's total revenue for Q1 FY27 stood at Rs 427.0 crore, representing a year-over-year growth of 27.7 percent from the Rs 334.4 crores reported in Q1 FY26.
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 3:35pm -
Tata Trusts to form selection panel to find next Tata Sons chairman ahead of Chandrasekaran's exit
The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT) -- the principal shareholder in Tata Sons through Tata Trusts -- said its trustees have passed a resolution to constitute a Selection Committee that will recommend a successor in accordance with the Tata Sons Articles of Association.
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 1:15pm -

SBI's $500 million bond priced at tightest spread since RBI swap window: Chairman Setty
SBI -- acting through its London branch -- has successfully priced $500 million of Regulation S bonds at a coupon rate of 5.25 per cent.
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 11:14am -
Govt considering MDR on certain high-value UPI transactions, tiered incentive plan
In a reply to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, the Department of Financial Services (DFS) has said that it was examining the two options in view of the sustainability of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) ecosystem and the burden on the government exchequer.
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 11:13am -
NPS rule 2026: PFRDA extends same-day investment of NPS contributions received by trustee bank up to 1:30 pm
NPS contributions received by the Trustee Bank up to 1:30 PM on a Business Settlement Day, which are subsequently matched and booked successfully shall be considered for investment on the same day, said a PFRDA circular.
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 10:11am -
RBI invites public comments on new draft rules for banks to fix interest rates on loans
The directions, proposed to take effect from April 1, 2027, are aimed at ensuring uniformity and transparency in fixing interest rates on loans and consumer protection.
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 8:44am -
Investors lose Rs 68,000 crore as Tata stocks slide on Chandrasekaran resignation
The combined market capitalisation of the group's 17 listed companies fell by Rs 68,119 crore to Rs 26.32 lakh crore from nearly Rs 27 lakh crore in the previous session.
- 3 days ago 12 Aug 26, 4:56pm -

Live Mint - Opinion

newJatin Mehta: the quiet fugitive behind a billion-dollar vanishing act
Jatin Mehta built Winsome Diamonds into a market leader before quietly stepping down, fleeing India and leaving banks facing more than ₹6,800 crore in liabilities.
- 6 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 7:31am -
newCan AI make you a better thinker?
Whether your mental abilities weaken or strengthen is more up to you than you think.
- 6 hours ago 15 Aug 26, 7:00am -
newMSME minister: How India’s amended law could create a more dynamic MSME sector for Viksit Bharat 2047
The legislation aims to give micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) a superior regulatory framework. With MSMEs playing a vital role in driving economic growth, a responsive and reliable ecosystem is crucial to their success.
- 22 hours ago 14 Aug 26, 3:09pm -
China-plus-one opportunity: India didn’t miss the bus, but built a stop for the tech buses that matter
India has been putting in place the policies, digital infrastructure and human resources required to attract foreign investment in emerging fields of technology. This efforts should pay off as global capital reaches for rewarding destinations.
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 1:00pm -
As citizens of Independent India, we must fulfil our basic duties even as we guard fundamental rights
India’s 80th Independence Day is an occasion for both celebration and reflection. Let’s take a moment to reflect on why fundamental rights and responsibilities—as laid out by the Constitution—must always go hand-in-hand.
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 8:00am -
Mint Quick Edit | Lessons from Partition: here’s what the country must never forget
India’s post-partition generations have a responsibility to ensure that the horrors of that 1947 rupture are neither forgotten nor repeated. They bear another onus too: to grasp what fosters national cohesion.
- 1 day ago 14 Aug 26, 7:00am -
Cussing at work: Where does anything-goes camaraderie end and Posh complaints begin?
Whether or not anyone feels offended, offices often have cuss words flung around on the assumption of a general pardon. Swearing needn’t always violate India’s law against sexual harassment. But then, that’s partly why office cultures must draw a clear line on it.
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 4:00pm -
GDP bashers should think about how it strengthens democracy—often to the discomfort of politicians
Critics of gross domestic product (GDP) point to how little it tells us about how people are actually faring. It overlooks inequality, for example. But politicians have a special reason to diss this statistic as a metric of progress—it catches them out.
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 3:00pm -
Dani Rodrik: Is China really a mercantilist economic power? Let’s not jump to conclusions
Superficially, China seems to pursue mercantilist policies, but unlike Depression times, we are not in a world of deficient aggregate demand. Where manufacturing sectors are at threat, countries could deploy their own versions of Chinese industrial policy.
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 2:00pm -
The road to Viksit Bharat runs through a shock-prone world: India needs ‘anti-fragility’ acceleration
Resilience is about bouncing back but that’s not enough. India needs an economy that’s ‘anti-fragile’—one that actually gains strength under stress. A risk-calibrated strategy for this would require sharper policies in five specific areas.
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 1:00pm -
Level the field: why the social security contribution formula for gig workers should be rejigged
Gaps in this safety net have been exposed by variations in how platform business models log their turnover—the base for calculations of corporate contributions. It’s time to update the formula for today’s gig economy. Here’s how.
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 12:20pm -
N. Chandrasekaran’s exit illustrates how professionals and family businesses make for uneasy bed fellows in India
Natarajan Chandrasekaran was no outsider, yet his tenure as Tata Sons is ending after months of discord with Tata Trusts that's now controlled by Noel Tata.
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 9:01am -
Should India lower its age limit for key directorship roles? Don’t act in haste
Good corporate governance calls for well-informed boards. The country should weigh the rewards of lowering the eligibility age for key board positions against its risks before taking a call. This demands careful deliberation.
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 7:30am -
Mint Quick Edit | How much uncertainty can Tata Sons handle? Stakeholders await stability
Now that the Tata holding company’s chairman has opted not to seek another term, Noel Tata-led Tata Trusts have till February to identify a successor. Doing it sooner may help contain volatility in the group’s market cap, which took a blow on the news.
- 2 days ago 13 Aug 26, 7:01am -
Indian diplomacy needs envoys with a wider pool of experience and talent than the IFS can summon
As politics, capital, technology, security and trade converge globally, our foreign outreach must enhance the expertise at its disposal. The challenge is to deploy envoys in accordance with a strategy forged to maximize India’s advantage.
- 3 days ago 12 Aug 26, 4:01pm -

Can Democrats recapture the White House in 2028? This year’s test runs may help pick a candidate
Three swing states hold the key to the White House: Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. To test whether to pick a centrist or progressive candidate, the Democratic Party must watch how left-of-centre debutants fare there in America’s upcoming election season.
- 3 days ago 12 Aug 26, 3:00pm -
Is India’s credit rating lower than it should be? Here’s a four-point agenda to send it on an upward path
An in-depth study of what global rating agencies examine in their assessment could guide an approach to debt management that would help deliver upgrades over time. This matters—a better rating would help lower the cost of capital in India.
- 3 days ago 12 Aug 26, 2:00pm -
The US Treasury’s sale of euros to boost the yen could have effects nobody bargained for
America’s support for Japan‘s currency could have unintended consequences that go far beyond exchange rate management. Japan’s PM seems at odds with its central bank over monetary policy—and there’s also the yen carry trade to think about.
- 3 days ago 12 Aug 26, 12:30pm -
Devina Mehra: Think twice before you treat your past equity choices like you treat your exes
Out of sight and out of mind may work well for relationships gone wrong, but it is an ill-advised approach when it comes to stock investing. Once-loved equities lurking in your portfolio mustn’t escape a hardnosed review.
- 3 days ago 12 Aug 26, 12:00pm -
Tonight’s dazzle will be a rare sight but that won’t turn the sky into a crystal ball for anyone’s future
Stargazers will be delighted to witness a rare Perseid meteor shower on a new-moon night after a pre-dawn alignment of six planets. This cosmic coincidence is a marvel, but it mustn’t stoke superstitions. Instead, it should spark scientific curiosity.
- 3 days ago 12 Aug 26, 7:30am -
Mint Quick Edit | The case for alphabet targeting: a credit rating upgrade would aid India’s economy
Fitch held India’s rating at BBB minus, even though the country’s relatively high debt pile is manageable. With national debt now an explicit fiscal target, budgets must be kept tight to secure rating upgrades across global rating agencies.
- 3 days ago 12 Aug 26, 7:01am -
OpenAI copyright case: the court ruling gave the company relief but doesn’t relieve the AI industry
The Delhi high court cited a copyright exemption that lets artificial intelligence (AI) be trained on protected content only if it passes a test to qualify for it. While ANI lost to OpenAI, this doesn’t relieve AI trainers of legal uncertainty.
- 4 days ago 11 Aug 26, 4:00pm -
China mustn’t let an overdose of shady peptide exports get in the way of its thriving pharma sector
Beijing has cracked down on exports of the addictive painkilling drug fentanyl, but peptide exports seem to have a relatively free run. China should act against grey market supplies before they spell another opioid type crisis.
- 4 days ago 11 Aug 26, 3:00pm -
India’s federal bargain with states needs a reset for fiscal responsibility: here’s what may work
The soundness of state finances is vital for both economic and political reasons. It may be time for the Centre to consider various incentives to ensure that state budgets do not go haywire. Here are some that could prove effective.
- 4 days ago 11 Aug 26, 2:00pm -
All infrastructure isn’t made of concrete: natural formations are part of India’s climate defence
India’s mangroves, wetlands and forests protect its roads, ports and cities. But the national infra focus has mostly been on build-ups of steel and concrete. As climate threats rise, policy must recognize the value of natural ecosystems, not just man-made ones.
- 4 days ago 11 Aug 26, 12:30pm -
Let’s look before we leap: why India must study the actual impact of every regulation
For a regulatory system to be effective, it must be guided by information on the effect it has. India must study how rules shape outcomes to optimize and stabilize policy on the basis of these findings. The effort would pay off in spades.
- 4 days ago 11 Aug 26, 12:00pm -
Fend off doom: the world needs a multilateral regulatory framework for artificial intelligence
The US-China dash for AI superiority has been likened to a nuclear arms race for reasons fast coming into view. India must lose no time in pushing for a fair global regulatory framework. The logic of ‘mutually assured destruction’ could come in handy.
- 4 days ago 11 Aug 26, 7:30am -
Mint Quick Edit | Domestic investors seem confident but will it rub off on truant foreign portfolio players?
Domestic institutional investors have pumped over ₹5 trillion into India’s equity market so far this year and 2026 could end with record local inflows. With signs of foreign money returning, will stock indices scale new peaks too?
- 4 days ago 11 Aug 26, 7:00am -
Golden Rule on the silver screen: ‘The Odyssey' has a message for a world suspicious of ‘the other’
Echoed in numerous ancient cultures, the Golden Rule asks us to treat others how we ourselves would like to be treated. Divinity is often given a role in this, but it’s a social contract that works. In a world wracked by xenophobia, Nolan’s film makes a fine point.
- 5 days ago 10 Aug 26, 4:00pm -
How the RBI’s governance overhaul frees bank boards to focus on strategy
By streamlining compliance processes and defining delegation norms, the RBI’s updated framework allows bank directors to shift their focus from routine paperwork to long-term risk and strategy. Will they grab the opportunity?
- 5 days ago 10 Aug 26, 3:22pm -
What Google's switch of DeepMind’s CEO says about the AI problem it's trying to solve
The Nobel laureate who was in charge of DeepMind, Alphabet's AI research laboratory, is seen as a scientist at heart. However, what the tech major needs is a market thrust. Will a leadership switch put profits above scientific pursuits?
- 5 days ago 10 Aug 26, 3:00pm -
India needs AI sovereignty but let’s be clear about what exactly that means as this technology evolves
The global AI contest has expanded from who creates the best model to who controls compute, chips and supply chains. For India, AI sovereignty refers neither to self-sufficiency nor the shelter of a patron. We must identify dependencies we can live with and those we cannot.
- 5 days ago 10 Aug 26, 2:00pm -
The stars are aligned in favour of strong India-EU ties—here's how New Delhi should make the most of it
The European Union’s trade friction with China offers India a chance to deepen economic ties with the bloc. With the 'mother of all deals' already signed, opportunity exists. Now the country must prepare to maximize gains.
- 5 days ago 10 Aug 26, 1:15pm -
The Iran War may turn out to be a key marker in history of America’s fiscal overstretch
While superior arms can win a conflict, it may not repeal the arithmetic of debt, inflation and rising borrowing costs—even for a country that issues the global reserve currency. The Iran war’s significance may lie in its eventual impact on the economy of an overstretched US.
- 5 days ago 10 Aug 26, 12:46pm -
Can governments allocate resources better than markets? India’s RDI Fund will form a case study
A report on India’s Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund, which was crafted to spur R&D, revives a classic question on the ideal formula for economic success. Let’s give market theory a hearing even as we track outcomes.
- 5 days ago 10 Aug 26, 7:30am -