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newUS stocks: Dow, S&P slip as investors eye Mideast talks, earnings
Major stock indexes closed lower on Thursday, pausing after a strong start to the week. Investors digested corporate earnings and looked for progress toward a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran. Oil prices rose, with U.S. crude settling up 2.75% at $77.29 a barrel. Data storage companies Western Digital and Sandisk saw significant drops after their quarterly results. The number of Americans filing unemployment claims increased slightly last week.
- 4 hours ago 7 Aug 26, 1:39am -
newHoneywell Aerospace shares plunge 26% as supply woes trigger forecast cuts
Honeywell Aerospace shares dropped significantly after supply-chain problems impacted sales targets. The company lowered its annual sales growth outlook for 2026 significantly. Analysts expressed concern over the reduced growth forecast compared to sector strength.
- 7 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 11:17pm -
newIndia tops world in IPO count, ranks third in fundraising in FY26: SEBI Annual Report
India maintained its global lead in IPO numbers during FY2025-26. The nation secured third place worldwide for total funds raised through these offerings. SEBI implemented reforms to ease capital raising while protecting investors. These measures included restructuring public float requirements and extending shareholding timelines. The regulator also allowed founders to retain employee stock options for new companies.
- 10 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:01pm -
newOptions volumes crash over 50% in FY26 after Sebi's strict rules
Options trading volumes in India dropped 51% in FY26 after Sebi tightened derivatives rules to curb retail speculation. Higher contract sizes, uniform expiries, upfront premium collection and increased transaction taxes reduced expiry-day trading while encouraging healthier market participation and stability.
- 10 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 7:46pm -
newWarren Buffett and Sam Altman have a common investing rule: Here is where they find biggest opportunities
Billionaires Warren Buffett and Sam Altman share a fundamental investment strategy: avoiding mainstream hype. While Altman focuses on overlooked startups, Buffett warns against market gambling and FOMO buying, emphasizing that the best long-term investment opportunities are rarely the ones capturing the most popular market attention.
- 16 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 1:57pm -
newSomebody will disrupt the market! Why JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is raising alarm over high leverage
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned that elevated market leverage and hidden borrowing could amplify volatility, increasing the risk of sudden market disruptions. While he dismissed comparisons with the 2008 financial crisis, Dimon cautioned that geopolitical tensions, fiscal deficits and rising military spending could fuel inflation and unsettle investors.
- 18 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 12:02pm -
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.
- 4 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.
- 4 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.
- 4 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.
- 7 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.
- 11 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.
- 11 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.
- 14 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.
- 15 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.
- 15 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.
- 19 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.
- 19 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.
- 21 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.
- 52 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.
- 56 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.
- 82 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 -
Why a 70:30 India-global portfolio makes sense in a changing world, Subho Moulik decodes
As global markets outperform India, diversification is gaining urgency. Subho Moulik explains why a 70:30 India global portfolio improves risk adjusted returns, reduces concentration risk, and provides access to long term global growth themes such as AI, defence, and quantum computing.
- 27 Jan 26, 12:35pm -
Kaynes shares plunge 43% from October peak. Is a tactical rebound on the cards or more pain ahead?
Kaynes has plunged 43.5% from its October peak, with Friday’s 12.5% drop marking the steepest single-day decline. Momentum indicators remain bearish, signaling a risk of further slide toward the year’s low of Rs 3,825. However, being nearly 26% below its 200-day SMA suggests potential mean-reversion, with a contrarian recovery target at Rs 4,541 and downside below Rs 4,300.
- 7 Dec 25, 4:06pm -
Rare 'intensive' revision in Bihar four months before polls
The Election Commission's 'Special Intensive Revision' of Bihar's electoral rolls has ignited political debate, differing from past revisions. While intensive revisions aren't new, the timing of Bihar's SIR, months before assembly elections, is unusual. Unlike previous 'de novo' exercises, it builds upon the 2002-03 roll, incorporating new enumeration forms and document submission.
- 1 Jul 25, 12:24am -
BJP accuses Kejriwal of sending voters hoax calls to mislead
BJP has accused Arvind Kejriwal of orchestrating hoax calls to mislead voters, alleging that the AAP is claiming votes are being cut by the BJP to support AAP. They also allege distribution of money in slum areas and raised concerns about voter data confidentiality, demanding an investigation.
- 26 Jan 25, 5:52pm -
Lok Sabha election 2024: Maharashtra get interesting after splits in Shiv Sena, NCP
Lok Sabha election 2024: The BJP-Shiv Sena won 41 of the 48 seats in the 2019 polls, but the Sena has split since and a vast majority of the Bal Thackeray-founded party is now allied with the BJP. The Nationalist Congress Party also split as well with Ajit Pawar joining the ruling alliance in the state, led by Eknath Shinde. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP emerged the top party with 23 seats, followed by the undivided Sena with 18.
- 17 Mar 24, 12:16pm -
Modi charisma key factor in BJP's bid to retain all 26 seats in Gujarat
Gujarat's upcoming Lok Sabha elections are influenced by PM Narendra Modi's charisma, anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, education, healthcare challenges, and BJP's endeavor to secure all 26 seats. Lok Sabha polls in Gujarat will be held in a single phase on May 7. Counting of votes will be held on June 4. Anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, education and healthcare facilities are some of the other important issues in the election, where the ruling BJP in Gujarat will attempt…
- 16 Mar 24, 8:35pm -
Implementation of 'guarantees', decline of BRS favour Congress in Telangana, BJP aiming for better show
The BJP, riding high on its growing voter base in Telangana, is now aiming to win over 12 out of the total 17 seats and 35 per cent vote share, in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The party doubled its vote share to nearly 14 per cent resulting in eight seats in the assembly elections held on November 30, last year. BRS, which ruled the state for about a decade since its emergence, is low on morale following the defeat, even as its founder and former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's daughter K…
- 16 Mar 24, 5:48pm -
Apple faces Indian engineer’s bias lawsuit
Anita Nariani Schulze is part of the Sindhi minority. Her complaint alleges that her senior and direct managers, both male, consistently excluded her from meetings while inviting her male counterparts, criticised her, micromanaged her work and deprived her of bonuses, despite positive performance evaluations and significant team contributions.
- 25 Mar 21, 11:14pm -
Despite transatlantic 'love fest', EU charts third way in ties with US and China
But two senior envoys who attended said there was no direct response from the ministers gathered in Brussels when Blinken said: "We must push back on China together and show strength in unity."
- 12 Mar 21, 4:53pm -
Twitter's India policy head to step down; will transition in March
This comes as the San-Francisco based firm is at the receiving end of the Indian government over an issue of blocking and unblocking certain handles tweeting about farmer protests.
- 7 Feb 21, 1:01pm -
Govt may keep Rs 7,500 cr outlay for IT hardware manufacturing under PLI scheme
Foreign companies looking for incentives under the scheme may have to invest Rs 500 crore over four years, while the threshold for domestic firms is likely to be around Rs 20 crore for five years, the source who did not wish to be named said.
- 18 Jan 21, 9:41pm -
Indian dating apps, services see surge of paying users in small cities
Growth More than in MetrosAccording to companies like Aisle and Truly Madly, which have millions of users and position themselves as “serious” dating apps, and bespoke high-end dating services like Sirf Coffee, a lot more users from such places are not only keen on using these apps, but also willing to pay for it.
- 1 Jan 21, 10:39pm -
Time for government, companies to adopt artificial intelligence: Deloitte India
“Indian companies need to re-skill, train, and acquire more relevant talent, if they are to successfully integrate AI technologies. Most importantly, they should be willing to make the continued investment. It is an uphill race in which there will be winners and losers,” said Deloitte India CEO N Venkatram.
- 27 Dec 20, 11:33pm -
Narendra Modi has his eyes set on boosting business: Joao Cravinho, EU Ambassador
Ambassador Joao Cravinho, head of the EU delegation, led Ambassadors of various European countries to a quiet lunch with Modi at the capital last year.
- 3 Jun 14, 5:34am -
Confidence level of industry improving: KV Kamath, ICICI Bank
"It is the collective wisdom of the marketplace that there is action and we will move with speed. That improves the confidence level of industry."
- 2 Jun 14, 2:27pm -
We may see rapid growth over the next few years: Raamdeo Agrawal
Directives from the Centre have to be executed at the state level. So, there are many things that are not in Modi’s hands, says Raamdeo Agrawal.
- 2 Jun 14, 8:00am -
Every decision of government needn’t be a big reform: Anand Mahindra
"The fact that we are the world’s largest democracy and we are all aware that power and a role in global affairs for a nation comes from economic strength."
- 2 Jun 14, 4:00am -
Our commitment for press freedom, and autonomy of public broadcast is absolute: Prakash Javadekar
"Now there is a stage three and stage four of digitisation, we will take a call on this only after taking all things into account."
- 31 May 14, 4:00am -
There is a leadership vacuum in Infosys, time to get Nandan Nilekani back: Mohandas Pai
"There is a leadership vacuum in the company, because they made the wrong choice of CEO three years ago and that is playing out right now."
- 29 May 14, 12:40pm -
ET Search
Rupee#CAD#Economic crisis#Food Bill
- 6 Aug 13, 1:45pm -
After the Oscars, what's next for silent stars of The Artist?
The team behind The Artist will have spent the first day of the rest of their lives conforming to the grandest, and most lucrative, of Hollywood traditions.
- 29 Feb 12, 12:42am -
Delhi World Book fair: A fair like no other
It's the World Book fair, which comes around once every two years sprawling across the giant halls of Pragati Maidan. This is the fair's 20th edition.
- 25 Feb 12, 7:38am -
Indian gift makes its way to State Department exhibition
An elephant figurine gifted by the then HM LK Advani to US Secretary of State Colin Powell in 2002, has made its way to the State Department hall.
- 24 Feb 12, 1:39pm -
IMD to use dynamic models for forecasts
Statistical models used by IMD will still be used for monsoon forecast, but the ministry of earth sciences is putting more emphasis on dynamic models.
- 22 Feb 12, 2:19am -
Docs reveal contents of first wire msg between India & Eng
Newly discovered documents have revealed the first telegraph messages and joy when England was linked for the first time with India on 23 June, 1870.
- 21 Feb 12, 3:19pm -
Worried Amitabh Bachchan fans pray to Lord Shiva for his recovery
Hundreds of worried fans of ailing Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan today performed a yagna here to pray for his speedy recovery.
- 20 Feb 12, 4:27pm -
Alfa raises delisting price to Rs 2,850 a share
Alfa Laval (India) today said its parent firm has raised the delisting offer price to Rs 2,850 a share.
- 10 Jan 12, 5:49pm -
DB Realty, Unitech stocks rose
The stocks of DB Realty and Unitech rose after top executives of these companies were granted bail in the 2G scam case.
- 30 Nov 11, 3:55am -
Fitch withdraws Reliance Capital ratings
Fitch on Friday said it has withdrawn the ratings on Reliance Capital as the company has decided to stop participating.
- 20 Oct 11, 9:00pm -
'Discoms' poor fin health poses risks for traders'
The poor financial health of state electricity boards could pose significant business risks for power traders in the country, says Fitch.
- 20 Oct 11, 8:02pm -
Cigarette cos shares outperform benchmark Sensex
Shares of cigarette companies have rallied over the past one month, with ITC, Godfrey Philips and VST Industries hitting record highs.
- 19 Jul 11, 1:35am -
Lovable Lingerie's dream run on as traders lap it up
Lovable Lingerie is 3rd-best performing stock among companies listed this year, with it doubling in value, as traders bet it could repeat performance of Page Indus.
- 18 Jun 11, 12:25am -
'Big Daddy' laps up Cipla after Q1 nos beat forecast
Shares of Cipla inched up on heavy volumes on Friday, after the company’s first quarter earnings beat the consensus estimate.
- 14 Aug 10, 3:35am -
Old Fox has dream run on Dalal Street
The Old Fox of Dalal Street has been on a dream run since the past couple of weeks. On Friday, most stocks that he had been steadily building up positions in figured among key gainers of the day.
- 14 Aug 10, 3:26am -
Cairn India hits record high on BSE amid stake sale talks
The scrip, which was flat for most of the session, shot up in the final hour of trade on the Bombay Stock Exchange to settle with a net gain of 4.36 per cent at Rs 355.45.
- 13 Aug 10, 8:11pm -
Vedanta plunges 5.59% on LSE amid talks to buy Cairn stake
In the late afternoon session, the scrip was being traded at 20.61 pounds, down by 5.50 per cent on the LSE. Vedanta opened on a positive note, but soon swung into the red.
- 13 Aug 10, 7:26pm -
SBI shares on gaining spree; hit record high
In the past two days, the scrip recorded a gain of over 9 per cent on the BSE, making its investors richer by a whopping Rs 15,000 crore.
- 13 Aug 10, 6:47pm -
Traders bet on calendar spread as Nifty moves in a tight range
A trading combination involving Nifty options is gaining prominence among savvy trading desks of institutional investors.
- 13 Aug 10, 2:25am -
Seven out of top 10 Asian small-cap funds are Indian
An analysis of 300 Asian small-cap schemes shows DSP BlackRock Micro Cap Fund leading the charge, delivering an 82% return over the past year.
- 12 Aug 10, 10:50am -
Nifty may find support at 5300 level
As far as stock futures are concerned, we are very near to the highest-ever open interest with 195 crore shares in open interest.
- 12 Aug 10, 2:22am -
'Don't bank only on price-to-earning ratio'
Many experts believe that looking at PE ratio in isolation won’t help investors grasp realities of the mkt and higher valuation may not be the only deciding factor driving mkt.
- 9 Aug 10, 3:55am -
Market may trade in a range, but FIIs seen sold on India
Market may see range-bound trading this week in the absence of any major trigger.
- 9 Aug 10, 1:05am -

Business Standard

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

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

Business Line

newCyble Says the Future of Endpoint Security Goes Beyond Detection, Unveils the Next Evolution of Titan at Black Hat USA 2026
Cyble Says the Future of Endpoint Security Goes Beyond Detection, Unveils the Next Evolution of Titan at Black Hat USA 2026
- 6 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 11:30pm -
newCision Wins 2026 MarTech Breakthrough Awards for Social Listening, Press Release Distribution, and AEO
Cision Wins 2026 MarTech Breakthrough Awards for Social Listening, Press Release Distribution, and AEO
- 6 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 11:30pm -
newTN CM to meet State MPs on delimitation
- 7 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 10:34pm -
newTN CM Vijay urges PM Modi to expedite work on linking Godavari-Cauvery-Gundar rivers
Implementation of the Godavari-Cauvery–Vaigai–Gundar Link Project would facilitate the transfer of surplus floodwaters from water-surplus basins to water-deficit regions, says CM Vijay
- 7 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 10:33pm -
newMDR applies only on merchants, not on end users: FM
She clarified that no decision yet on MDR has been taken yet
- 7 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 10:32pm -
newBajaj General Insurance, Swiss Re team up for commercial insurance in India
The proposed partnership aims to leverage Swiss Re Corporate Solutions’ International Programmes platform
- 8 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 10:23pm -
newIndel Money’s arm get RBI approval to offer trade remittance services
The RBI approval enables the company to expand regulated cross-border payment services for businesses with faster and compliant trade remittances
- 8 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 10:22pm -
newIndia’s ISMA, coop sugar mills seek incentives to offset early crushing losses
In a letter to Union Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra, they’re pushing for this proactive move to boost sugar supplies just in time for the festive season
- 8 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 10:20pm -
newChandipura virus outbreaks: Why children are most at risk of transmission
First identified in Maharashtra in 1965, the Chandipura virus often mimics Acute Encephalitis Syndrome, making early diagnosis difficult and critical
- 8 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 10:16pm -
newConnected car systems: Averting disaster or a new playground for hackers?
Experts flag cybersecurity challenges, call for strict guardrails in V2V communication
- 8 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 10:10pm -
newPM Modi’s overseas travel spending hits five-year high at ₹187.83 crore in 2025
The expenditure was 71.5 per cent higher than the ₹109.51 crore spent in 2024
- 8 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 10:07pm -
newCapex by CPSEs, 4 organisations cross over 33% of annual target in April-July
Railway Board topped in value terms, spending over ₹1.19 lakh crore
- 8 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 10:06pm -
newMDR on P2M transactions in UPI can be less than 0.25% to compensate stakeholders
MDR is a fee charged by banks and payment processing companies on merchants for each credit or debit card transaction made by customers
- 8 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 10:03pm -
newRBI releases second NBFC upper layer list
Tata Sons continues to feature on it; REC, Power Finance Corporation, Indian Railway Finance Corporation and HUDCO are in the list
- 8 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:59pm -
newTata Sons listing question hinges on RBI’s de-registration call
RBI’s decision on de-registration will determine whether listing becomes inevitable, say experts
- 8 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:58pm -

newIT’s share of fresher hiring drops to 24% even as tech hiring grows 10%: report
The IT occupation index rose 10 per cent % year-on-year while the IT industry index fell 6 per cent %.
- 8 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:56pm -
newTamil Nadu seeks public suggestions to boost State revenues
The State has launched a public consultation to gather ideas for strengthening revenue mobilisation, fiscal efficiency and long-term financial sustainability.
- 8 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:55pm -
newNifty CAS gap narrows as markets adapt to new system
The narrowing gap indicates growing market acceptance of NSE’s new closing auction mechanism designed to improve transparency and execution efficiency
- 8 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:53pm -
newAuto retail sales surge 26% y-o-y in July, FADA data show
Month-on-month, retail sales were almost flat (-0.16 per cent) over a strong June 2026
- 8 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:51pm -
newReliance Power Q1 PAT jumps 44% to ₹65 cr; flags CBI, ED probes & subsidiary debt challenges
Reliance Power also disclosed continuing financial stress at two subsidiaries
- 8 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:51pm -
newEditorial. No free rides
Small levy on UPI transactions, not a bad idea
- 8 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:43pm -
newVolume growth, e-commerce boost lift Britannia’s Q1 profit 14% at ₹593 cr despite cost headwinds
The consolidated sales for the quarter rose 9.5 per cent y-o-y to ₹4,964 crore
- 8 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:43pm -
newTrent Q1 net profit rises 22% to ₹518 crore as Zudio, Westside expansion drives growth
Retail expansion, higher operating profitability and growing online sales supported the Tata Group retailer’s strong quarterly performance across key business segments.
- 8 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:39pm -
newEmami Agrotech enters packaged snacking market, plans to invest ₹750 crore
The company is currently outsourcing production of three newly-launched categories — Choco Hazelnut Spread, Potato Chips and Jhuri Aloo Bhaja
- 8 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:37pm -
newTNAU forecasts brinjal farm-gate price at ₹37-38/kg
This forecast, shared by the Domestic and Export Market Intelligence Cell (DEMIC), is based on 15 years of price data from Dindigul and Coimbatore
- 8 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:37pm -
newOdisha to amend land lease rules to attract solar investment
Odisha added only about 150 MW of ground-mounted solar capacity last year
- 8 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:31pm -
newQ1 Results Highlights August 6: LIC, Trent, Apollo Tyres, Britannia, Emcure Pharma log Q1 PAT growth, Blue Star profit declines
Q1 Results 06th August 2026 Highlights: Find here all the Q1FY27 results highlights from businessline
- 8 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:31pm -
newIndia achieves 1.05% CBG blending in FY26, ahead of 1% target
Higher compressed biogas production and procurement supported the target achievement, with fresh policy support aimed at accelerating renewable fuel adoption
- 8 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:29pm -
newChalet Hotels adds Athiva hotels in Pune, Hyderabad
New hotels to add 381 keys in the two cities in the next 3-5 years
- 9 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:22pm -
newIndia gets first AIF comparison platform as industry commitments top ₹16.94 lakh crore
Alpha AMC launches AIF Platform to bring structure to India’s fragmented alternative investment fund market
- 9 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:19pm -
newIndia, South Africa discuss early India-SACU trade pact
Goyal, Parks Tau explore cooperation in critical minerals, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing
- 9 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:19pm -
newIndia may rationalise most custom tariffs by FY28 Budget, says Sitharaman
- 9 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:15pm -
newJ&K’s rooftop solar push enters implementation phase as applications outpace installations
85,908 households in Jammu and Kashmir have applied under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, while rooftop solar systems have been installed at 39,160 homes
- 9 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:13pm -
newPiper Serica’s Bharat Tech Fund achieves ₹300 crore first close in 45 days
Strong investor participation has accelerated fundraising for the deeptech-focused fund, enabling an earlier-than-expected path towards its target corpus
- 9 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:13pm -
newBiocon sees stronger H2 on US biosimilar launches, regulatory easing
The US regulator’s decision to move away from subjecting companies to undertake mandatory efficacy trials in phase-3 bodes well for incumbents such as Biocon
- 9 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:09pm -
newSEBI to roll out AI-led WhatsApp investor campaign, Jagrook initiative in FY27
Regulator plans LODR review, SLB revamp, fast-track AIF approvals and a corporate bond tokenisation pilot
- 9 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:04pm -
newLumina Datamatics completes acquisition of TNQTech
With the acquisition of the remaining 20% per cent, the transaction has now been completed, making TNQTech a 100% per cent wholly-owned subsidiary of Lumina Datamatics
- 9 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:54pm -
newParl panel calls for tariff exemptions for pharma, smartphones in India-US trade pact
Recommends early conclusion of BTA while protecting India’s interests amid growing US tariff uncertainty
- 9 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:51pm -
newDabur India targeting double-digit revenue growth, remains watchful of geopolitical, inflationary conditions
Malhotra said to mitigate these challenges, the company is diversifying and strengthening alternative supply routes including including sourcing from India for U.S. market and for MENA markets
- 9 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:50pm -
newConstruction quick commerce platform HomeRun raises $12 mn led by Nexus Venture Partners
HomeRun delivers construction and interior materials to contractors and homeowners at competitive prices, within 60 minutes
- 9 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:49pm -
newFrance hands over detailed proposal for 114 Rafale aircraft deal
In May, India issued the Letter of Request (LoR) to France inviting comprehensive proposal for the Rafale jet deal for the Indian Air Force
- 9 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:46pm -
newLTM Collaborates with Chainguard to Strengthen Software Supply Chain Security through BlueVerse™ RightLogic
- 9 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:38pm -
newYour Favourite NIVEA Soft, Now in a Gel Format - Introducing NIVEA Soft Gel, a Serum-Infused Gel
A first-of-its-kind hybrid moisturiser combining the freshness of a gel with the potency of a serum for plump, bouncy-looking skin
- 9 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:37pm -
newPraj GenX, Subsidiary of Praj Industries, Expands with Global Supply Agreement for Hyperscale Data Centers
- 9 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:37pm -
newCentre approves ₹8,970 cr Guwahati-Tezpur access-controlled corridor
The 135.87 km four-lane highway to improve connectivity across Assam and Arunachal Pradesh; the project includes emergency landing facility
- 9 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:37pm -
newThe 9th WeddingSutra Influencer Awards Returns to Taj Lands End, Mumbai on August 19, 2026
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – Business Wire India
- 9 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:36pm -
newChainIT and RS Software Form Alliance to Bring Risk-Based Authentication to Account-to-Account Payments
Joint offering continuously assesses identity and fraud risk on every transaction critical for payments that settle instantly and irrevocably, like FedNow® Service and the RTP® network. The solution works alongside the fraud systems institutions already run, while the financial institution retains control over every fraud decision where it belongs: with the institution.
- 9 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:36pm -
newResidue-free cumin takes root in Rajasthan as IPM fetches higher returns for farmers
Participating farmers’ realisations are higher by 25 per cent over the market price; Rajasthan may transform the cultivation of the spice
- 9 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:36pm -
newIKS Health Delivers Strong Q1 FY27 Results with 21% Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth and 28% Year-Over-Year PAT Increase
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – Business Wire India
- 9 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:36pm -
newPocket
- 9 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:28pm -
newLetters to the Editor dated August 6, 2026
- 9 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:27pm -
newIndia rules out concessions to US on ethanol import for fuel blending
There is no import of ethanol from the US fuel blending, says Commerce Department
- 9 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:24pm -
newTRAI’s 5G slicing norms appear convoluted, may hurt non-premium users: Industry experts
According to experts, operators have no incentive to provide quality service, which is the biggest challenge of 5G slicing
- 10 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:19pm -
newShiprocket IPO: Price band fixed at ₹92-97; issue opens on August 12
The e-commerce logistics firm’s public issue will fund business expansion, technology investments, debt repayment and future acquisitions while offering an employee discount.
- 10 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:16pm -
newAI reshapes vendor consolidation as enterprises seek specialised partners
While large IT services firms continue to benefit from consolidation of strategic accounts, industry experts say mid-sized providers are also emerging as winners where they have deep client relationships or specialized AI capabilities.
- 10 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:14pm -
newMilky Mist IPO: Price band fixed at ₹133-140; issue opens on August 11
The dairy company’s public issue includes a fresh issue and offer for sale, with anchor investor bidding beginning on August 10
- 10 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:13pm -
newEx-Kotak Bank DVP laundered Panchkula civic funds to buy luxury cars, Harley-Davidson: ED
ED has chargesheeted Pushpinder Singh along with his two colleagues at Kotak Mahindra Bank and an employee of the Panchkula municipal corporation, accusing them of defrauding the Haryana government of more than ₹100 crore
- 10 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:07pm -
newGovt pushes to pass FCRA amendment bill before monsoon session ends on Aug 13
Opposition outreach intensifies before Parliament seeks passage ahead of monsoon session end
- 10 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:06pm -
newDabur India moves court against FSSAI’s prohibition order
In a BSE filing, the company had earlier said that most of the affected products have either already transitioned to revised labels and advertisements without such claims or are in the process of doing so
- 10 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:05pm -
newTN Agri Budget mixes tradition with modernised farming, signals smooth relations with the Centre
It attempts to undo the previous Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government move to shift the rural population from agriculture to manufacturing
- 10 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:03pm -

NDTV Business

newHackers Target Blackstone, CME, KKR, Other Top Private Equity Firms In Ransom Campaign
Hackers targeting US financial firms are using fake IT calls and fraudulent websites to steal employee passwords and authentication codes.
- 6 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 11:31pm -
new'Inflates Medical Bills By 15-20%': Raghav Chadha Raises Doctor-Lab Nexus In Parliament
Calling the 'referral system' a parallel economy, Chadha claimed that a charge is levied not for treatment but only to refer a patient.
- 6 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 11:28pm -
new'Treasonous': Trump Slams Washington Post, Denies Hegseth Rift Over Munitions Shortfall
US president dismisses report of a clash with War Secretary Pete Hegseth over missile shortages, calling the Washington Post's reporting completely false and treasonous.
- 6 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 11:25pm -
newBPSC Prelims 2026: Viral Exam Schedule Is Fake, Bihar Commission Issues Clarification
The commission announced earlier on July 18 that the 72nd preliminary examination, which was supposed to take place on July 26, had been postponed for unavoidable reasons.
- 7 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 11:22pm -
newGolmaal 5 Release Date Rumours Debunked; Makers Say Official Update Will Come Later
The makers of Golmaal 5 have dismissed viral reports claiming the film will release this year, calling the speculation "completely false and baseless." They said all updates, including the release date, will be announced through official channels.
- 7 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 11:15pm -
newBuy Local, Share Video: PM Modi's Handloom Day Pitch On Social Media
Prime Minister links Aug. 7 observance to the Swadeshi movement, says public participation can strengthen weaver livelihoods and promote Indian craftsmanship globally.
- 7 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 11:13pm -
newBSNL, MTNL, Vodafone Idea, Airtel And Reliance Jio Pay Penalty Aggregating To Rs 1.9 Crore For Flouting Service Quality Norms
A maximum penalty of Rs 57.5 lakh was imposed on BSNL, followed by Rs 48 lakh on Airtel, Rs 37 lakh on MTNL, Rs 31 lakh on Vodafone Idea, and Rs 17 lakh on Reliance Jio.
- 7 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 11:10pm -
newIndia Test-Fires Agni-4 Missile
The test-firing of the missile was carried out by the Strategic Forces Command.
- 7 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 11:08pm -
new20% Cargo Fine, Ban On 'Hostile' Nations: Six Key Takeaways From Iran-Oman Hormuz Deal
Here's a break down of the six key takeaways regarding Iran's proposal along with the events that led to it and the after-effects of this announcement.
- 7 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 11:07pm -
newIndia's Fuel Demand Jumps 3% in July: Here's What Changed In Petrol, Diesel And LPG Demand
India's fuel consumption rose nearly 3% month-on-month to 19.92 million tonnes in July, its highest level since March. Growth was supported by stronger petrol and LPG demand.
- 7 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 11:02pm -
newThe Paradise Official Teaser Releases: Blood, Revenge, Rebellion Drive Nani's Biggest Film
The Paradise is slated for a theatrical release in eight languages —Telugu, Tamil, English, Spanish, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada and Bangla.
- 7 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 11:02pm -
newQ1 Results Updates: Lupin Profit Rises 16%, Britannia Revenue Hits Rs 5,000 Crore
Track Q1 FY27 earnings live as LIC, Trent, Hero MotoCorp, Britannia, Lupin and 160+ firms announce June quarter results, guidance and key updates.
- 7 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 10:57pm -
newiPhone 15 Available For Just Rs 52,999, iPhone 16 For Rs 61,999 In Flipkart Sale — Check Details
Flipkart's 'Freedom Sale' offers discounts on the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 and iPhone Air, though final prices may vary depending on bank offers and exchange bonuses.
- 7 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 10:55pm -
newTrade Setup For Aug 7: Nifty Remains Range-Bound; 24,400 Support Holds Key For Next Move
The formation of lower highs and higher lows indicates that the index is consolidating after its recent rally, with traders awaiting fresh triggers before taking directional bets.
- 7 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 10:55pm -
newLupin Q1 Results: Profit Up 16% As Margins Expand; Revenue Tops Rs 8,200 Crore
Revenue from operations climbed 32% year-on-year to Rs 8,277 crore from Rs 6,268 crore, exceeding analysts' estimate of Rs 7,869 crore
- 7 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 10:35pm -

newIran-Oman Deal Blocks US, Israeli Vessels Via Hormuz; Violators To Face 20% Penalty
Ships violating the proposed terms would face 20% penalty of their cargo value.
- 7 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 10:28pm -
newBrent Spikes 4% As Iran-Oman Deal Denies Hormuz Access To US, Israel
Crude jumps after Iran shares draft proposal to bar U.S. and Israeli-linked vessels from the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh concerns over global oil supplies.
- 8 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 10:19pm -
newiPhone 18 Pro Could Get Apple's Biggest Hardware Upgrade In Years: Tipster
The leaked iPhone 18 Pro specifications point to a 2nm A20 Pro chip, C2 modem, improved camera capabilities and a redesigned Dynamic Island.
- 8 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 10:17pm -
newGold Hits Highest Since June on Hormuz Deal Hopes; Weak US Jobs Data Boosts Fed Hike Bets
Spot gold briefly crossed $4,300 per ounce before trimming gains to settle at around $4,268 per ounce on Thursday. Gold futureswere trading at $4,294.07 per ounce by 9:25 pm.
- 8 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 10:01pm -
newBuy, Sell Or Hold: P N Gadgil Jewellers, Lodha, UltraTech Cement, Trent And United Spirits — Ask Profit
Market experts shared their insights on fundamentals and technical levels for key stocks such as P N Gadgil Jewellers, Lodha, UltraTech Cement, Trent and United Spirits.
- 8 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:45pm -

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.
- 65 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.
- 65 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.
- 65 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.
- 65 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.
- 65 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
- 65 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.
- 65 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
- 65 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.
- 65 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.
- 65 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.
- 65 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.
- 65 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.
- 65 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
- 65 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
- 65 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
- 65 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
- 65 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.
- 65 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.
- 66 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.
- 66 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.
- 66 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
- 66 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
- 66 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
- 66 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
- 66 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
- 66 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
- 66 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.
- 66 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
- 66 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."
- 66 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
- 66 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
- 66 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.
- 66 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
- 66 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
- 66 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%.
- 67 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%.
- 67 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.
- 67 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.
- 67 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.
- 67 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.
- 67 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.
- 67 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.
- 67 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.
- 67 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.
- 67 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.
- 67 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.
- 67 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.
- 67 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.
- 67 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%.
- 67 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.
- 67 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.
- 67 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.
- 67 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.
- 67 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.
- 68 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.
- 68 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.
- 68 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.
- 68 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.
- 68 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.
- 68 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.
- 68 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.
- 68 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.
- 68 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.
- 68 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.
- 68 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

newOnly 6 flexi-cap funds score Sortino ratio above 1: Bank of India leads in downside risk-adjusted performance
Out of 45 flexi-cap schemes, only six recorded a Sortino ratio above 1, indicating stronger downside risk-adjusted performance. A Sortino ratio above 1 means the fund generated higher excess returns for every unit of downside risk faced.
- 7 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 10:57pm -
new2026 ITR season reveals major reporting gaps among crypto investors: Who can still file tax returns by 31 August?
The 2026 ITR season has exposed major tax reporting gaps among crypto investors, with many mistaking TDS for their final tax liability. Investors who missed the deadline can still file a belated return, report income in Schedule VDA, and claim eligible TDS refunds.
- 8 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 10:21pm -
newDoing monthly SIP in ELSS fund for last three years? Here's why you can't redeem your entire investment today
Many ELSS investors assume they can redeem their entire investment once the first SIP completes three years. However, each SIP instalment has its own three-year lock-in, resulting in staggered redemptions. The lock-in cannot be bypassed by paying an exit load.
- 9 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:12pm -
newFreelancers need to file ITR by 31 August: Forms, income reporting rules, tax methods and deductions explained
Freelancers must file their ITR by 31 August if they are not required to get their accounts audited. The choice of ITR form, tax method and deductions depends on their income structure. Proper documentation and reconciliation of receipts and foreign income are essential for accurate filing.
- 11 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 7:14pm -
newHow a ₹25,000 step-up SIP can build a ₹10 crore retirement corpus in 25 years
Building a sizeable retirement corpus of ₹10 crore demands a structured investment strategy, consistent contributions and favourable market returns
- 11 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 7:11pm -
newIndian equities lag South Korea, Japan and US markets: New study reveals why long-term investors should not worry
Indian equities have lagged global markets due to AI-led capital flows, valuation pressures and global uncertainties. However, strong domestic demand, policy continuity, infrastructure growth and healthy fundamentals continue to support India's long-term outlook.
- 12 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 6:04pm -
newYour next phone is getting pricier. Here's how to buy smart
Consumers are becoming more value-conscious. Many are delaying upgrades, choosing previous-generation or refurbished phones, repairing existing devices, or using exchange offers
- 13 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 5:15pm -
newCan a bank be held liable if you voluntarily transfer money to a scammer? Here's what Consumer Commission says
A consumer commission held a bank liable for failing to act on suspicious transactions after a woman lost nearly ₹6.93 lakh in a FedEx parcel scam. Despite OTP-authorised transfers, the bank was ordered to refund the amount along with interest and compensation.
- 13 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 4:58pm -
newNominee is not the owner of MF or bank accounts after the holder’s death: What determines who gets the money?
Choosing a nominee for accounts or policies is crucial, but they only act as custodians until legal heirs receive assets. Final ownership is governed by wills and succession laws, not solely by the nominee. Here's what matters.
- 13 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 4:41pm -
newPF interest is not always tax-free — ₹2.5 lakh contribution rule explained
Salaried employees in India contribute to EPF, receiving matching employer contributions. Tax benefits apply, but a new rule restricts tax exemption on interest for total contributions over a certain threshold. Check rules here.
- 14 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 3:31pm -
newBuying or selling property in India? Here's what NRIs must know before signing the deal
Buying or selling property in India involves more than finding the right deal. From FEMA and TDS to repatriation limits and POA rules, experts explain the compliance pitfalls NRIs must avoid.
- 15 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 3:22pm -
newAY 2026-27 deadlines: Taxpayer's guide for timely payment before last date — Key dates and penalties for late filing
AY 2026-7 deadlines: To ensure timely payment before last date, here's a taxpayer's guide with key dates. Learn more about penalties associated with late filing.
- 15 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 2:57pm -
newEPS pensioners can get free doorstep life certificate service through India Post; here's how
The EPFO has introduced a free doorstep life certificate service for EPS pensioners through India Post. Eligible pensioners unable to visit centres can call 033-22029000 for assistance. The facility helps ensure timely pension payments through easy digital certificate submission from home.
- 15 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 2:56pm -
newLooking for the best small-cap mutual funds? These 5 funds generated over 20% annualised SIP returns over 10 years
Five small-cap mutual funds delivered annualised SIP returns of more than 20% over the past decade, highlighting the category's long-term wealth-creation potential. A comparison of three-, five- and 10-year returns also shows how leadership has evolved across different market cycles.
- 15 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 2:29pm -
newEPFO claim delays flagged by officers' body: IT staff shortage, pending PF claims among key concerns
An EPFO officers' association has written to the Labour Minister highlighting delays in PF claim settlements, shortage of IT staff and manpower gaps. The body has also sought reforms in the pension system, CITES implementation and leadership structure within the retirement fund organisation.
- 16 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 1:53pm -

newAutomatic TDS refunds without mandatory ITR filing? Delhi HC seeks Centre's response on PIL
The Delhi High Court asked the Centre to respond to a PIL that is seeking automatic TDS refunds for individuals with no tax liabilities, challenging the requirement to file ITR for refunds. Full details of the demand here.
- 16 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 1:27pm -
newCentre reaffirms HRA policy: If one spouse gets government housing, other cannot claim allowance
The Centre has clarified that central government employees cannot claim HRA if one spouse is allotted government accommodation at the same station. It also confirmed there is no proposal to review the existing House Rent Allowance policy for dual‑employee couples.
- 17 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 1:23pm -
newHow Gen Z can build wealth starting from first paycheck— expert lists 5 steps for financial planning
Young people often struggle to balance their salaries between SIPs and emergency funds. An expert advises prioritizing a strong financial foundation, making informed investment choices and maintaining discipline to build long-term wealth.
- 17 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 1:14pm -
newThis one investment in your portfolio could be quietly hurting your wealth, here's how to find it
Many investors unknowingly hold investments that no longer create value or align with their financial goals. Experts explain how to identify these dead investments and decide whether they deserve a place in your portfolio.
- 17 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 12:54pm -
new8th Pay Commission: Why NC-JCM's retirement benefit demands matter as consultations enter crucial phase
The 8th Pay Commission consultations are entering a crucial phase, with NC-JCM’s retirement benefit demands, including higher gratuity, pension parity and OPS restoration, expected to shape discussions on employee welfare, retirement security and future government pension reforms.
- 18 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 12:00pm -
newBanks don’t look at salary alone: Here’s why loan offers may differ for people drawing similar incomes
Loan approval may vary despite two applicants having similar salaries and living in same cities. Here's a list of factors that may determine your loan interest rates, amount or even approval.
- 18 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 11:49am -
newYour next movie outing could cost a lot less. All you need to know about PVR INOX's new strategy
PVR INOX launched a new format designed to deliver an affordable yet premium movie-viewing experience in Tier III cities across India. The first Smart Cinemas will be unveiled in Muzaffarpur, Bihar.
- 19 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 10:57am -
newDo you need probate to inherit property in India? Here's how probate works, who needs it, and what legal heirs should do
Probate is no longer mandatory in India after the 2025 legal amendment, but it can still help validate a will and reduce inheritance disputes. Here's what probate means, how it differs from a succession certificate, and what happens if a person dies without a will.
- 20 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 10:05am -
newITR filing 2026: Can you claim a tax refund if you missed the 31 July deadline?
Even after missing the July 31 ITR deadline, taxpayers can file a belated return to seek refunds. However, it comes with additional costs and consequences. Check here.
- 20 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:51am -
newGold, silver prices today, 6 August: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata
Gold and silver prices today, 6 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.
- 20 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:44am -
newWill UPI payments remain free? RBI Governor clarifies there is no decision yet on Merchant Discount Rate
The RBI Governor said it is too early to decide whether UPI transactions will attract Merchant Discount Rate (MDR), even as the proposed Payment and Settlement Systems (Amendment) Bill has revived the debate.
- 21 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:18am -
newIncome Tax Department flags bogus deduction claims using data analytics; know how technology tracks tax fraud
The Income Tax Department is using data analytics, verification checks and SAKSHAM NUDGE campaigns to identify fake deduction claims. Over 1.25 crore updated ITRs have been filed, generating ₹9,493 crore additional tax payments during FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26.
- 21 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:41am -
newCentral govt employees' DA hike: July 2026 calculation complete after CPI-IW data, 3% rise likely
The June CPI-IW data has completed the calculation for the July 2026 Dearness Allowance revision under the 7th Pay Commission. Here's why the official inflation numbers point to a likely 3% hike and what it could mean for employees and pensioners.
- 22 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:16am -
newPFRDA extends NPS same-day investment deadline to improve subscriber experience, enhance operational efficiency
PFRDA has extended the NPS same-day investment cut-off from 11 am to 1:30 pm, allowing more contributions to qualify for same-day investment. The revised deadline applies across all major NPS payment channels, improving flexibility, operational efficiency and the subscriber experience.
- 23 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 7:06am -
newWhen porting a health policy puts your claim at risk
Health insurance portability was designed to empower India's policyholders through choice and competition, but its real-world impact remains limited.
- 23 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 6:25am -
Radhika Gupta says REITs are not fixed-income investments, but differ from equities: Here’s what another expert thinks
REITs are often mistaken for fixed-income products due to their regular payouts, but they carry equity-like risks. Their returns depend on rental income, occupancy and property cycles, making them a diversification tool rather than a substitute for debt investments.
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Selling US-listed shares after returning to India? Here's how they are taxed
The Indian tax law does not provide any special exemption or relief for losses or gains arising solely due to depreciation of the Indian rupee against the foreign currency during the investment period.
- 1 day ago 5 Aug 26, 10:56pm -
Will UPI payments remain free forever? Bernstein says consumers likely to stay unaffected; 30-40 bps MDR possible
UPI users may remain unaffected even if Merchant Discount Rate is introduced, according to Bernstein. The brokerage expects large merchants to bear a 30-40 bps fee, while small merchants and low-value transactions may remain exempt. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says it is too early to comment.
- 1 day ago 5 Aug 26, 9:49pm -
Best FD interest rates in India: Check fixed deposit returns of DCB Bank, RBL Bank, YES Bank and more
Interest rates on fixed deposits differ significantly among banks. Investors should consider factors such as bank reputation and financial goals when choosing deposit options with varying maturities.
- 1 day ago 5 Aug 26, 7:36pm -
ITR-6 Excel utility for AY 2026-27 released: Eligibility, due dates, key documents explained
The Income Tax Department has released the Excel utility for ITR-6 for AY 2026-27. The utility is now available on the e-Filing portal. The form is applicable to companies that are not claiming exemption under Section 11 of the Income Tax Act.
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Live Mint - Companies

newInsurer AIG beats second-quarter profit estimates on robust underwriting
AIG-RESULTS/ (PIX):Insurer AIG beats second-quarter profit estimates on robust underwriting
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newIshbia’s Mortgage Firm Suffers Record Drop on Dividend Halt
Shares in United Wholesale Mortgage fell by as much as 49% Thursday, a record slide after the country’s biggest mortgage lender announced a net loss of $452 million and suspended its dividend for the first time.
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newDabur downplays USFDA warning, says India business unaffected; Silvassa plant continues operations
Dabur says it has submitted a revised response to the USFDA outlining corrective measures to resolve the issues identified during the inspection.
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newPNB Housing bets on micro loans, small developers to boost margins
The lender is targeting higher-yielding segments to improve spreads, sees affordable and emerging businesses contributing half of assets by the end of FY28.
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newLIC flags pressure on customer incomes even as Q1 profit rises 23%
LIC expects pressure on household savings to continue, weighing on premium growth, while a shift towards higher-margin non-par products helped boost profitability and strengthened the insurer's capital position in the June quarter.
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newFisdom founders set to exit Groww a year after $150-mn acquisition
Fisdom co-founders Subramanya S.V. and Anand Dalmia will have completed one year with Groww by the time they exit, following the closure of the transaction.
- 10 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:21pm -
newOpenAI doubles down on India, makes Indic languages and voice top research priority
To capture India’s booming conversational AI market, the firm is cutting model costs, tackling local voice challenges, and deepening ties with local startups.
- 10 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 7:28pm -
newLuxury cars, watches and fake bank accounts: Inside the ₹107-crore Panchkula fraud
The ED alleges former Kotak Mahindra Bank executive diverted Municipal Corporation of Panchkula funds through fake accounts before routing the money into luxury assets and properties.
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newMilky Mist's paneer heft to help it take on cooperative giants
Milky Mist's upcoming stock market debut underscores how private dairy firms are carving out space in a market dominated by cooperative giants such as Amul and Mother Dairy. Rather than traditional pouch milk, the dairy firm is betting on value-added products to drive growth.
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newRITES eyes global market for refurbished Indian Railways diesel locomotives
By re-engineering surplus diesel engines into standard-gauge variants, RITES is unlocking new export markets in Australia, Europe, and the Americas while offering global freight buyers a cost-effective alternative to new locomotives.
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newAhead of ₹1,618-crore IPO, Shiprocket looks beyond parcel delivery to merchant software
Non-shipping services such as cross-border tools and checkout software now drive over a quarter of total revenue and are growing three times faster than core logistics, managing director and CEO Saahil Goel told Mint.
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newRBI keeps Tata Sons in NBFC upper layer list, maintains status quo on listing
Tata Sons remains on the RBI's upper-layer NBFC list for 2026-27 even as the central bank continues to examine its application to surrender its core investment company (CIC) registration.
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newsuper.money eyes commerce push with pay-in-three credit product
SplitStore is a closed-loop, small-ticket credit product designed primarily for new-to-credit users.
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newStandard Chartered gets IFSCA approval to launch wealth products from GIFT City
The move marks the bank's first retail-focused offering from GIFT City, as foreign lenders broaden their presence beyond wholesale banking to tap India's expanding wealth management market
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newHybe machine: inside the Korean music giant’s quest to win India
One of South Korea’s ‘Big Four’ music labels and the brains behind the hit boy band BTS, Hybe, has discreetly set up an office in Mumbai in 2025. Now, it is hosting auditions across India to engineer India’s first all-girl band.
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newMetropolis ramps up small-town presence to capture shift toward organized healthcare
Non-metro markets generate over a quarter of Metropolis’s revenue with 25% growth, as the diagnostics chain shifts from aggressive lab expansion to increasing network density.
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newCoal India to also mine iron ore, set to get Odisha block
State-run Coal India emerged as the winning bidder for the Gadadharpur iron ore block in Odisha with a 114% premium, marking its entry into a sector dominated by NMDC
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newTrent misses Q1 estimates as store-led growth masks weak demand
Revenue and profit rose in double digits as the Tata Group retailer accelerated store expansion, but sluggish like-for-like growth at existing outlets weighed on quarterly performance.
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newSoftBank secures $10 billion margin loan backed by OpenAI stake
SoftBank is the guarantor of the borrowing, which will be used for general corporate purposes for the group and its Vision Fund II-2
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newBajaj General, Swiss Re explore commercial insurance tie-up in India
The partnership will target high-tech and manufacturing risks while supporting Indian companies expanding overseas and multinationals operating in India.
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newSwiggy targets ₹10,000 crore Ebitda by FY31, bets on food delivery and Instamart
Swiggy said it aims to more than triple its consolidated gross order value to around ₹2.5 trillion by FY31, implying a compound annual growth rate of over 30%
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newOmnivore bets big on deep science, agrifood consumer brands with remaining Fund III capital
Omnivore will deploy most of its remaining Fund III capital into deep science and agrifood consumer brands as it prepares for Fund IV and bets on physical AI, robotics and high-protein food trends.
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new'Rotten to its core': OpenAI asks judge to throw out Apple's lawsuit
OpenAI has requested a federal judge to dismiss Apple's lawsuit claiming trade secret theft, arguing the allegations are baseless and misrepresent employee actions.
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newFrom weddings to everyday wear, Kalyan widens its jewellery play
While Kalyan Jewellers continues to focus on wedding and aspirational pieces, Candere is being built around lightweight, gifting and everyday collections, and its newly launched Akshaya Thanga Maaligai (ATM) brand is aimed exclusively at customers seeking traditional regional designs.
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newKKR acquires India biz of Stockholm-based Medicover
KKR has acquired Medicover India's 24-hospital network, betting on the country's fast-growing healthcare sector. The deal underscores rising private equity interest in hospitals as consolidation accelerates and larger chains expand into tier-II and tier-III cities.
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newFrance is banning unsolicited telemarketing calls starting next week
France is banning unsolicited telemarketing calls starting next week
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newAkasa's Dube rejects market share chase, backs airport operators investing in airlines
Addressing concerns that airport owners could favour their own airlines, Dube said the responsibility lies with regulators to establish and enforce appropriate safeguards.
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newNIIF’s India-Japan Fund gears up for faster climate bets in next 18-24 months
The National Infrastructure Investment Fund (NIIF) is a government-anchored infrastructure investment platform that manages about $5 billion in capital commitments across four funds, investing in infrastructure assets and related sectors.
- 24 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 6:00am -
Etsy lays off 12% of worker as part of restructuring plan
ETSY-LAYOFFS/:Etsy lays off 12% of worker as part of restructuring plan
- 1 day ago 6 Aug 26, 1:36am -
Microsoft’s AI Sales Mostly Come From OpenAI, Disclosures Show
Microsoft Corp. generates most of its artificial intelligence revenue from OpenAI, according to new disclosures from the company.
- 1 day ago 6 Aug 26, 12:14am -
Disney beats profit estimates on strong theme parks & streaming growth, announces TikTok partnership, shares rise 3.65%
For the third quarter, Disney reported net profit of $2.6 billion, roughly half the level recorded a year earlier, when results were boosted by a significant one-time tax benefit
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Vi needs periodic tariff hikes to sustain 5G investment: Kumar Mangalam Birla
Vodafone Idea's Chairman emphasized the necessity of a tariff increase to support network investments and secure funding for its ₹45,000 crore capex plan. The company aims to enhance customer growth and operational performance while contributing to India's digital infrastructure ambitions.
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Berger Paints sees strong demand, monsoon driving growth in FY27
Berger Paints expects double-digit revenue growth to continue through the year as the full benefit of price increases flows through from the September quarter.
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Kim Kardashian's SKIMS to enter Indian market through Reliance; First stores to open in Delhi, Mumbai
As part of the partnership, Reliance Brands will operate SKIMS in India through both physical stores and digital platforms. The brand's first stores in the country will open in Delhi and Mumbai.
- 1 day ago 5 Aug 26, 10:09pm -
Why Persistent Systems is skipping campus hiring for FY27?
Persistent Systems' decision comes as companies increasingly reassess campus recruitment plans, with AI changing workforce requirements and prompting employers to favour experienced professionals who already possess foundational AI skills.
- 1 day ago 5 Aug 26, 9:26pm -

Google: India Business News

newStocks close lower as investors eye Mideast talks, earnings - Reuters
Stocks close lower as investors eye Mideast talks, earnings ReutersStock market today: Nasdaq slips, Dow and S&P 500 futures inch up as earnings roll on Yahoo FinanceIran talks in focus; Sandisk, Block earnings - what’s moving markets Investing.comDow Jones Futures Rise But Techs Fall As Sandisk, Western Digital, Datadog Lead Earnings Losers Investor's Business DailyUS stock market today: Wall Street mixed as earnings reports drive key indices The Times of India
- 4 hours ago 7 Aug 26, 1:31am -
newMarkets News, Aug. 5, 2026: Dow’s Winning Streak Ends as Major Indexes Close Lower; Oil Rises as Investors Await Strait of Hormuz News - investopedia.com
Markets News, Aug. 5, 2026: Dow’s Winning Streak Ends as Major Indexes Close Lower; Oil Rises as Investors Await Strait of Hormuz News investopedia.comStock Market Today: Dow Poised to Break Winning Streak — Live Updates WSJStocks end lower amid rising oil and Treasury yields a day ahead of jobs report Investing.comStocks fall ahead of Friday's US jobs data; oil gains on Iran concerns ReutersS&P 500 falls as oil prices pressure stocks; Dow drops more than 450 points to end 5-day…
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newLupin Q1 Results: Profit Up 16% As Margins Expand; Revenue Tops Rs 8,200 Crore - NDTV Profit
Lupin Q1 Results: Profit Up 16% As Margins Expand; Revenue Tops Rs 8,200 Crore NDTV ProfitLupin Q1 FY2027 Results - Lupin | Press Release lupin.comLupin Q1 FY27 Results on August 6: Revenue Seen Up to ₹7,096 Crore; US Business and Margins in Focus NiftyTraderLupin Reports Q1 Consolidated Net Profit Of ₹1,415 Crore Up YoY SahiLupin: Reports ₹27,146 Million Profit for Q1 FY27 InvestyWise
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newFrom AI to Panchayats: SEBI expands investor education drive with rural outreach, multilingual financial... - Moneycontrol.com
From AI to Panchayats: SEBI expands investor education drive with rural outreach, multilingual financial... Moneycontrol.comSebi proposes separate master circular for clearing corporations BFSI NewsSebi Plans Securities Lending Revamp, Corporate Bond Tokenisation Rediff MoneyWizSEBI plans regulatory overhaul, faster AIF approvals and corporate bond tokenisation in FY27 BusinessLineSebi to leverage WhatsApp for AI-enabled safe investing awareness campaign Business Standard
- 9 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:25pm -
newLok Sabha Passes Bill Allowing Govt to Permit Banks, Others to Charge Customers for UPI Transactions - TheWire.in
Lok Sabha Passes Bill Allowing Govt to Permit Banks, Others to Charge Customers for UPI Transactions TheWire.inLok Sabha passes Bill to authorise Govt. to permit banks to levy charges on UPI transactions The HinduUPI charges: Lok Sabha passes bill for government to make changes The Times of IndiaLok Sabha Passes Bill To Allow Charges On UPI, Other Digital Payments NDTVIndia paves way for return of merchant fees on digital payments Reuters
- 9 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:25pm -
newRBI releases new NBFC upper-layer list; REC, PFC, IRFC, HUDCO among 4 new entrants - Moneycontrol.com
RBI releases new NBFC upper-layer list; REC, PFC, IRFC, HUDCO among 4 new entrants Moneycontrol.comTata Sons faces continued listing uncertainty after RBI classification ReutersTata Sons continues in RBI's NBFC Upper Layer list for 2026-27, deregistration plea remains under review BFSI NewsRBI Classifies Tata Sons, 16 Others as Large NBFCs Rediff MoneyWizTata Sons on stock market? RBI’s ‘Rs 1 lakh crore or more’ rule may decide The Indian Express
- 10 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 7:48pm -
newHoneywell Aerospace shares tank as forecast cut leaves it 'starting behind the curve' - Reuters
Honeywell Aerospace shares tank as forecast cut leaves it 'starting behind the curve' ReutersHoneywell Aerospace Cuts Full-Year Growth Guidance as Supply Constraints Dampen Second-Quarter Sales WSJHoneywell Aerospace Q2 2026 earnings miss, cuts full-year outlook qz.comHoneywell Aerospace shares plunge as company cuts 2026 sales outlook By Investing.com Investing.com NigeriaHoneywell Aerospace shares plunge on failure to overcome supply constraints Financial Times
- 10 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 7:38pm -
new2026 Mahindra Scorpio N Facelift: New Vs Old Compared - CarDekho
2026 Mahindra Scorpio N Facelift: New Vs Old Compared CarDekho2026 Mahindra Scorpio N Facelift Launched At Rs 13.69 Lakh CarDekhoMahindra Scorpio N old vs new: Differences and similarities explained - Introduction Autocar IndiaMahindra Scorpio facelift Images CarWaleMahindra Scorpio-N gets panoramic sunroof, 540-degree camera and new touchscreen, prices start at 13.69 lakh HT Auto
- 10 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 7:32pm -
newStocks to Watch for August 7: LIC, Crompton Greaves, Apollo Tyres and more - CNBC TV18
Stocks to Watch for August 7: LIC, Crompton Greaves, Apollo Tyres and more CNBC TV18
- 11 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 6:41pm -
newCoal India wins iron ore block in Odisha state - Reuters
Coal India wins iron ore block in Odisha state ReutersCoal India enters iron ore mining after Odisha block win ET ManufacturingCoal India shares in focus on winning block in Odisha, forays into iron ore mining UpstoxCoal India expands beyond coal with Odisha iron ore block bid CNBC TV18Coal India to also mine iron ore, set to get Odisha block livemint.com
- 12 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 6:16pm -
newMicrosoft opens its largest India data center hub as AI race heats up - Reuters
Microsoft opens its largest India data center hub as AI race heats up ReutersSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 12 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 6:13pm -
newUpcoming Tata Safari EV Spied - Gets Triple Screen From Sierra? - RushLane
Upcoming Tata Safari EV Spied - Gets Triple Screen From Sierra? RushLane
- 12 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 6:11pm -
newRBI projects GDP growth to 6.7% in this fiscal year - News On AIR
RBI projects GDP growth to 6.7% in this fiscal year News On AIRReserve Bank of India holds neutral line, keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25% Telegraph IndiaRBI likely to maintain status quo on interest rates legal.economictimes.indiatimes.comMonetary Policy Committee (MPC) - RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged Amid Global Uncertainty Vajiram & RaviRBI Lowers Real GDP Growth Projection For 2026-27, Governor Says Outlook Hazy in Wake of Uncertainties TheWire.in
- 12 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 5:39pm -
newAudi confirms new Q3, next-gen A5 and Q9 for India - Team-BHP
Audi confirms new Q3, next-gen A5 and Q9 for India Team-BHPAudi’s big India comeback, Tata Sierra EV first drive: Autocar India August 2026 Autocar IndiaLooking to double market share in 3 years; to launch new products, including Q9: Audi India ET BrandEquityAudi India plans six new car launches in 18 months to revive sales, double luxury market share The Economic TimesAudi to preview a new car on August 25. Is it the new Q3? HT Auto
- 12 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 5:29pm -
newNew Maruti Brezza vs Rivals - Nexon, Venue, Sonet, XUV3XO, Kylaq - RushLane
New Maruti Brezza vs Rivals - Nexon, Venue, Sonet, XUV3XO, Kylaq RushLane2026 Maruti Brezza Facelift: 5 Missing Features CarDekhoMaruti Suzuki Brezza Facelift vs Tata Nexon vs Hyundai Venue vs others Team-BHPQuick News video: August 2, 2026 Autocar India2026 Maruti Brezza CNG Vs Petrol - Running Cost & KM To Recover V3Cars
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newKevin Warsh To Stick With Lean Fed Messaging Despite Market Backlash - FT - Forex Factory
Kevin Warsh To Stick With Lean Fed Messaging Despite Market Backlash - FT Forex FactoryKevin Warsh to stick with lean Fed messaging despite market backlash Financial TimesPopulism Arrives at the Federal Reserve orfonline.orgWarsh’s Faith in Markets Sidelines More Nuanced Fed Policy Tools Bloomberg.comWhat will Kevin Warsh do if America’s economy breaks? livemint.com
- 13 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 4:37pm -
newDabur moves Delhi High Court against FSSAI ban on selling food products with '100% pure' claims - Bar and Bench
Dabur moves Delhi High Court against FSSAI ban on selling food products with '100% pure' claims Bar and BenchDabur moves Delhi High Court against FSSAI directive on ‘100%’ product claims Telegraph IndiaNutrition table, not warning labels—food safety body FSSAI’s proposal leaves consumers to do the maths ThePrintDabur takes FSSAI to court; fourth company to do so in recent weeks The Economic TimesFSSAI turns the screw on mislabelling Forbes India
- 14 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 3:51pm -
newStock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Sensex Settles 373 Points Higher As Oil Falls Below $80 - NDTV
Stock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Sensex Settles 373 Points Higher As Oil Falls Below $80 NDTVStock markets edged higher in early trade amid lower crude oil prices, buying in Reliance Industries The HinduIndian markets open higher on hopes of US-Iran peace deal BFSI NewsSensex climbs 374 points on buying in Reliance, ICICI Bank; Nifty ends flat RediffStock Market Today, Aug 6: Sensex climbs 374 pts; Nifty ends above 24,600 on RBI, crude oil cues BusinessLine
- 14 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 3:33pm -
newWhy analogue paneer is booming in India — and why states are cracking down - The Times of India
Why analogue paneer is booming in India — and why states are cracking down The Times of IndiaMaharashtra bans non-dairy paneer for one year amid safety crackdown Bar and BenchMaharashtra Food and Drug Administration places one-year ban on analogue, non-dairy paneer The HinduGujarat bans analogue paneer, joins Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh Telegraph IndiaGujarat's overnight ban on analogue paneer, butter and cheese leaves traders counting losses The New Indian Express
- 15 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 3:02pm -
newHow Dhoot Transmission is paying Bain Capital nearly Rs 50 cr for consulting it may never use - Moneycontrol.com
How Dhoot Transmission is paying Bain Capital nearly Rs 50 cr for consulting it may never use Moneycontrol.comDhoot Transmission IPO Date, Review, Price, Allotment Details IPO WatchBain Capital-backed Dhoot Transmission bets on India EV shift to drive growth ReutersDhoot Transmission bets on EV shift ahead of IPO ET AutoDhoot Transmission Rs 3067 Crore IPO From Aug 10 deccanchronicle.com
- 15 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 2:59pm -
newIndia’s IT sector is surviving artificial intelligence - The Economist
India’s IT sector is surviving artificial intelligence The EconomistIndia's IT giants restart campus hiring, bet on frontier engineering talent Moneycontrol.comIT’s share of fresher hiring drops to 24% even as tech hiring grows 10%: report BusinessLineTech3 | IT is hiring again, with a catch; How much PhonePe, Google, Paytm will make from MDR; and more LinkedInIndia’s top IT firms are hiring fewer grads Outsource Accelerator
- 15 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 2:52pm -
newEUR/USD Signal 06/08: Bullish Outlook Intact - Daily Forex
EUR/USD Signal 06/08: Bullish Outlook Intact Daily ForexEUR/USD Breakout Shifts Focus to Payrolls, Peace Deals Investing.comEUR/USD Price Forecast: Looks set to extend advance beyond 1.1600 FXStreetEvening update for EURUSD-06-08-2026 economies.comEuro Holds Close to 7-Week High TradingView
- 17 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 1:13pm -
newTata Nexon Camo Edition Launched in India at Rs. 9.99 lakh - CarWale
Tata Nexon Camo Edition Launched in India at Rs. 9.99 lakh CarWaleSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 17 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 1:04pm -
newNew Tata Tigor Facelift Launch Expected In a Few Weeks - RushLane
New Tata Tigor Facelift Launch Expected In a Few Weeks RushLane
- 18 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 12:20pm -
newWPP H1 revenue falls 3.2%; India down 2.9%, APAC declines 3.8% - Exchange4Media
WPP H1 revenue falls 3.2%; India down 2.9%, APAC declines 3.8% Exchange4MediaWPP Stock Jumps 25% as Turnaround Takes Hold WSJWPP reports 2.9% decline in India business in H1 afaqs!WPP India revenue slips 2.9 per cent as AI drives transformation Indian Television Dot ComWPP surges as much as 30% as H1 profit and margins beat estimates Investing.com India
- 18 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 12:01pm -
newTop 10 SUVs July 2026 - Punch, Fronx, Creta, Nexon, Scorpio, Seltos, Brezza, Victoris, Venue, Thar - RushLane
Top 10 SUVs July 2026 - Punch, Fronx, Creta, Nexon, Scorpio, Seltos, Brezza, Victoris, Venue, Thar RushLane
- 18 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 11:40am -
newZepto, BookMyShow, IndiGo Among 9 Apps Fined Rs 20 Lakh Over 'Dark Patterns' - NDTV
Zepto, BookMyShow, IndiGo Among 9 Apps Fined Rs 20 Lakh Over 'Dark Patterns' NDTVZepto, FirstCry, BookMyShow—Consumer protection board fines 9 firms for misleading people ThePrintZepto, IndiGo, and Physics Wallah among 9 platforms penalised for deceiving consumers hindustantimes.comZepto, PhysicsWallah among seven firms fined for ‘dark patterns’ The Times of IndiaCCPA fines Zepto, BookMyShow, IndiGo and six others over 'dark patterns' afaqs!
- 20 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 10:10am -
newHindustan Aeronautics shares jump over 5% on Goldman Sachs upgrade; Check key factors behind it - CNBC TV18
Hindustan Aeronautics shares jump over 5% on Goldman Sachs upgrade; Check key factors behind it CNBC TV18Why Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) Share Price Jumped Over 5% Today? EquitymasterHindustan Aeronautics share surges 6% after Goldman Sachs upgrade; LCA Mk1A execution, engine supplies key... Moneycontrol.comHAL shares jump over 6%, extend gains for second straight session. What did its annual report reveal? The Economic TimesDefence Stock Rallies: HAL Share Price Jumps 6% In Trade. H…
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newMV Electrosystems shares list at over 22% premium on NSE; here's how much investors made per lot - Upstox
MV Electrosystems shares list at over 22% premium on NSE; here's how much investors made per lot UpstoxSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 20 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:47am -
newHSBC’s top picks: Adani Ports, Titan Company among 10 stocks with upside potential of 37%. See full list - The Economic Times
HSBC’s top picks: Adani Ports, Titan Company among 10 stocks with upside potential of 37%. See full list The Economic TimesIndian equities lag South Korea, Japan and US markets: New study reveals why long-term investors should not worry livemint.comForeign investors may revisit India once AI-led markets cool: Abakkus Investment Managers Moneycontrol.comIndia could see $25bn inflow if GEM funds alter underweight stance: HSBC Business StandardSaudi resilience, hopes for Hormuz re-ope…
- 20 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:45am -
newNew Bajaj Pulsar N160 Blue Colour Latest Spy Shots Reveals More Details - RushLane
New Bajaj Pulsar N160 Blue Colour Latest Spy Shots Reveals More Details RushLaneTwo-wheelers Launching in August 2026: New Bajaj Pulsar, Yamaha R2, Ather EL Scooter and More BikeWaleUpdated Bajaj Pulsar N160 teased ahead of launch Autocar India2026 Bajaj Pulsar 125 spotted at dealership ahead of launch Team-BHPNew Bajaj Pulsar 125 leaked ahead of launch, likely to debut on August 12 HT Auto
- 21 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:15am -
newTASMAC online liquor booking starts today: Direct link, app and how to order online - The Economic Times
TASMAC online liquor booking starts today: Direct link, app and how to order online The Economic TimesTN introduces online liquor booking; customers can collect from TASMAC outlets The New Indian ExpressFrom overcharging to online portal: Can digital push clean up Tamil Nadu's TASMAC? Deccan HeraldBook your liquor online on Tasmac’s new portal beginning Thursday The Times of IndiaTamil Nadu To Launch Online Liquor Ordering Portal? Gulte
- 21 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:03am -
new'It's a first copy': Rs 500 crore net worth businessman reveals why he wears a Rs 10,000 fake Rolex - Moneycontrol.com

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newQ1 Results: LIC, Trent, Britannia, HeroMoto Corp, Lupin, Premier Energies, Prime Focus, others to post earnings on Aug 6 - Upstox
Q1 Results: LIC, Trent, Britannia, HeroMoto Corp, Lupin, Premier Energies, Prime Focus, others to post earnings on Aug 6 UpstoxIndia's LIC posts rise in profit on strong group business; margins expand ReutersLIC Q1 net up 23% to ₹13,492 cr on higher premium and new biz The HinduLIC expects valuation to improve after OFS, wider public float should aid price discovery: R Doraiswamy BFSI NewsQ1 Results Highlights August 6: LIC, Trent, Apollo Tyres, Britannia, Emcure Pharma log Q1 PAT…
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newStocks to watch, August 6: Trent, LIC, Britannia, Hindalco, PB Fintech, Mindspace REIT, Hero MotoCorp - Upstox
Stocks to watch, August 6: Trent, LIC, Britannia, Hindalco, PB Fintech, Mindspace REIT, Hero MotoCorp UpstoxStocks in news: PB Fintech, LIC, Trent, Ola Electric, and Cipla The Economic TimesStocks to Watch Today: Aurobindo Pharma, Cohance, Hindalco, Cummins, PB Fintech, Navin Fluorine, Biocon,... Moneycontrol.comStocks in Focus: Cohance Lifesciences, and Others EquitypanditStocks to watch today: LIC, Trent, Bharti Airtel, NBCC, PB Fintech & others Business Standard
- 22 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:05am -
newBest-Selling Cars in July 2026: Maruti Dzire Leads as Wagon R, Ertiga and Swift Cross 21,000 Units - Autopunditz
Best-Selling Cars in July 2026: Maruti Dzire Leads as Wagon R, Ertiga and Swift Cross 21,000 Units AutopunditzAuto retail sales in July 2026 surge 26% YoY to 25.91 lakh units The HinduCar Retail Sales July 2026 - Maruti, Tata, Mahindra, Hyundai, Toyota, Kia, Skoda VW, BMW, Mercedes RushLaneMoneycontrol Pro Panorama | Auto sector set to ride into festive cheer Moneycontrol.comBest-ever July sales set stage for strong festive season ET Auto
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newBankers Kept in Dark on LIC’s Unusually Fast $3.3 Billion Deal - Bloomberg.com
Bankers Kept in Dark on LIC’s Unusually Fast $3.3 Billion Deal Bloomberg.comWhy is the government offloading stake in LIC? | Explained The HinduLife Insurance Corporation offer sees weak retail response despite bigger stake sale Telegraph IndiaA mystery meeting, hours' notice: Inside government's Rs 31,500-crore LIC sale India TodayIndia to sell up to 6.5% LIC stake in over 300 billion rupee share sale Reuters
- 23 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 6:30am -
Gold rises above $4,250 on US–Iran deal hopes - FXStreet
Gold rises above $4,250 on US–Iran deal hopes FXStreetDaily: Gold’s rally has support ubs.comGold floats near seven-week high as Hormuz deal hopes soothe Fed rate hike fears Investing.com IndiaGold, silver price prediction: Is gold, silver price rise sustainable? Check outlook on August 6, 2026 The Times of IndiaXAU/USD: Gold Jumps 5% to $4,300 on War-End Optimism. Fakeout or Real Deal? TradingView
- 1 day ago 6 Aug 26, 5:02am -
Dow closes at record on Mideast optimism; SpaceX, AMD drag Nasdaq - Reuters
Dow closes at record on Mideast optimism; SpaceX, AMD drag Nasdaq ReutersUS stock market today: Wall Street scales new record highs; oil prices hold steady The Times of IndiaDaily: Strong earnings and easing geopolitical risks lift S&P 500 to record high ubs.comDow Jones| Nasdaq | US Stock Market Today | Live: Dow closes at record high as Trump signals Hormuz deal;... The Economic TimesCNBC Daily Open: Iran, Oman in talks on Hormuz; SpaceX is loyal to Nvidia on AI CNBC
- 1 day ago 6 Aug 26, 4:37am -
Middle East War Throws LNG's Growth Story Into Doubt - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
Middle East War Throws LNG's Growth Story Into Doubt Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comHormuz Crisis Is Rewriting the Global LPG Trade Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comThe Battle for Hormuz Will Reshape the Global LNG Market csis.orgLNG in a Fractured World: Navigating Geopolitics, Supply Security and the New Arbitration Landscape Mayer BrownUN: 'Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz led to a 95 per cent drop in natural gas exports in April, ITC analysis reveals' news.cgtn.com
- 1 day ago 6 Aug 26, 4:30am -
US refunds $100 billion in tariffs struck down by Supreme Court, filing shows - Reuters
US refunds $100 billion in tariffs struck down by Supreme Court, filing shows ReutersTrump administration pays back $100bn in 'Liberation Day' tariffs to businesses BBCTrump administration refunds $100bn in tariffs struck down by Supreme Court Al JazeeraAmazon says it will share $600 million in Trump tariff refunds with some of its customers — will you get a payout? Yahoo FinanceTrump administration refunds $100 billion in tariffs struck down by US Supreme Court The Times of Ind…
- 1 day ago 6 Aug 26, 3:54am -
Google Chief Scientist Who Helped Build Modern Search And AI Steps Away - searchenginejournal.com
Google Chief Scientist Who Helped Build Modern Search And AI Steps Away searchenginejournal.comThe next chapter of our AI momentum blog.googleGoogle Legend Jeff Dean's 'Insane' Pitch Deck Goes Viral As He Launches AI Startup NDTVGoogle shakes up AI leadership as DeepMind chief Demis Hassabis shifts role The Hindu4 of Google’s Top AI Brains Are Leaving—and Launching Their Own AI Startup WIRED
- 1 day ago 6 Aug 26, 3:46am -
Meta launches new AI coding tool powered by Muse Spark 1.2 - Reuters
Meta launches new AI coding tool powered by Muse Spark 1.2 ReutersMeta chases OpenAI, Anthropic with new AI coding app The HinduMeta debuts first AI coding agent to take on Anthropic and OpenAI CNBCMeta Debuts Muse Spark 1.1 With Preview Open To Developers NDTVMeta launches Muse Code, an AI agent for large code bases TechCrunch
- 1 day ago 6 Aug 26, 3:01am -
Sandisk forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue on AI-driven demand - Reuters
Sandisk forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue on AI-driven demand ReutersSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 1 day ago 6 Aug 26, 2:41am -
Reddit aims to make 'karma' less important for first-time posters with shift to AI moderation tools - TechCrunch
Reddit aims to make 'karma' less important for first-time posters with shift to AI moderation tools TechCrunchModernizing Reddit’s Infrastructure and Moderation Tools Reddit Inc HomepageReddit is introducing a new moderator: AI theverge.comReddit signals ominous upcoming "changes” for old.reddit.com Ars TechnicaReddit is letting AI decide when your post breaks the rules Android Authority
- 1 day ago 5 Aug 26, 11:30pm -
COLDCARD security audit phishing attack installs remote access tool - BleepingComputer
COLDCARD security audit phishing attack installs remote access tool BleepingComputerHack of Supposedly Safe Bitcoin Tool Tries Faith of the Devoted Bloomberg.comColdcard exploit could boost demand for regulated bitcoin exposure, analysts say CoinDeskHackers steal over $130M by exploiting bug in offline hardware wallets TechCrunchLedger Says Coldcard Exploit Shows Bitcoin Wallet Security Must Adapt to AI Decrypt
- 1 day ago 5 Aug 26, 11:19pm -
Copper price sets fresh US record as tariff-driven hoarding meets shrinking supply - Mining.com
Copper price sets fresh US record as tariff-driven hoarding meets shrinking supply Mining.comCopper jumps to its highest level ever. What the metal is telling us CNBCCopper price tops $14,000 as US stockpiles swell before tariff call Mining.comCopper Advances As LME Inventories Drop Ahead Of Potential U.S. Tariff Moves By Kedia Advisory Investing.com IndiaCopper futures: Rally intact BusinessLine
- 1 day ago 5 Aug 26, 9:58pm -
Man Seeks Help After Father Puts Rs 75 Lakh Family Savings Into Single Stock: 'Portfolio Down To Rs 30 Lakh' - NDTV
Man Seeks Help After Father Puts Rs 75 Lakh Family Savings Into Single Stock: 'Portfolio Down To Rs 30 Lakh' NDTV
- 1 day ago 5 Aug 26, 9:18pm -
Trojanized npm Packages Employ NullReceiver Tactic to Decode C2 IP from Blockchain - The Hacker News
Trojanized npm Packages Employ NullReceiver Tactic to Decode C2 IP from Blockchain The Hacker NewsMac Malware Found Draining Crypto Wallets After Fake CAPTCHA Trick IT Security GuruWhen North Korea hides its malware in the blockchain KorbenNorth Korean Hackers Are Hiding Malware Servers Inside Empty Crypto Transfers CyberSecurityNewsDPRK NullReceiver Malware Hides C2 IPs in Zero-Value Ethereum Transactions cyberpress.org
- 1 day ago 5 Aug 26, 7:11pm -
Tewolde Gebremariam is Air India’s new CEO - The Hindu
Tewolde Gebremariam is Air India’s new CEO The HinduTata taps Ethiopian Airlines veteran Tewolde Gebremariam to steer Air India through turbulence Telegraph IndiaAir India hires Ethiopian aviation specialist as CEO to steer turnaround VCCircleLeaders who shaped Air India: From 1932 to the present ETHRWorld.comAir India's new CEO nearly joined Pakistan's PIA, was awaiting security clearance India Today
- 1 day ago 5 Aug 26, 6:50pm -
HDFC Bank chair Rajiv Kumar reassures shareholders of governance concerns, says CASA and NIM to improve in... - Moneycontrol.com
HDFC Bank chair Rajiv Kumar reassures shareholders of governance concerns, says CASA and NIM to improve in... Moneycontrol.comHDFC Bank expects CASA ratio to improve by CY27 end as merger synergies kick in: CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan BFSI News'No US lawsuits filed yet, ready to defend on facts if needed': HDFC Bank CEO clarifies on governance alle The Economic TimesHDFC Bank new chairman promises "zero tolerance" for unethical practices, says no systemic governance issues SME FuturesHDF…
- 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 5:50pm -
MC Explained | Why FSSAI has cracked down on India’s whisky and rum makers - Moneycontrol.com
MC Explained | Why FSSAI has cracked down on India’s whisky and rum makers Moneycontrol.comWhy has FSSAI issued prohibition-of-sale orders against liquor makers? | Explained The HinduFood Authority Explains Sales Ban Of Royal Challenge, McDowell's, Bagpiper, Old Monk, More Variants NDTV FoodOld Monk ban: Does India allow flavours to be added to rum? FirstpostFlavoured, not matured: India's food safety regulator bans popular whisky, rum brands Telegraph India
- 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 5:12pm -
Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 draws closer as development model is spotted in the UK - Motorcycle News
Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 draws closer as development model is spotted in the UK Motorcycle NewsRoyal Enfield Himalayan 440 India Launch Expected in September 2026 BikeWaleRoyal Enfield Himalayan 750 Spied Production Ready - Debut Mostly At EICMA, Says CEO RushLaneProduction-Spec Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 Spotted Testing Ahead Of Global Debut Car and BikeRoyal Enfield Himalayan 750 Production Version Spotted, Debut at EICMA 2026 BikeAdvice
- 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 5:08pm -
EPFO may launch E-PRAAPTI by August-end: How the new portal can help you trace old or inactive PF accounts - livemint.com
EPFO may launch E-PRAAPTI by August-end: How the new portal can help you trace old or inactive PF accounts livemint.comForgot an old PF account? Here's how EPFO's Aadhaar-based portal can help Zee BusinessThis small EPF detail could determine your future PF and pension benefits CNBC TV18EPFO Identifies 1.18 Lakh Dormant Accounts for Auto-Refund of Small Balances - Earnings Preview dars.gov.etEPFO portal upgrade: Can't find your old PF account? Here's what to check Business Standar…
- 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 5:06pm -
Indian EV startup River raises $120M Series C to scale production, launch more models - TechCrunch
Indian EV startup River raises $120M Series C to scale production, launch more models TechCrunchRiver Mobility raises USD 120 million in funding Autocar IndiaRiver Mobility raises $120 million to build new factory, launch 2 scooters Forbes IndiaYamaha-backed Indian EV startup River Mobility raises $120 mln ReutersRiver Mobility raises $120 million in Series C funding to scale EV manufacturing, retail network ET Auto
- 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 4:56pm -
Saudi Aramco backs India’s Mitti Labs to make Asia’s rice farming more water-resilient - TechCrunch
Saudi Aramco backs India’s Mitti Labs to make Asia’s rice farming more water-resilient TechCrunchAramco Ventures leads $9.5 Mn funding in climate tech startup Mitti Labs EntrackrMitti Labs raised $9.5M in Series A from Aramco Ventures, others YourStory.comClimatetech startup Mitti Labs raises $9.5 million led by Aramco Ventures The Economic TimesMitti Labs Bags $9.5 Mn To Make Rice Cultivation Water-Efficient Inc42
- 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 4:30pm -
India auto lobby withdraws warning on ethanol fuel damage to revise numbers - Reuters
India auto lobby withdraws warning on ethanol fuel damage to revise numbers ReutersSIAM withdraws earlier letter to Govt that had flagged chloride-related concerns with E20 The HinduE20 Fuel Damages Vehicles? Landmark Consumer Court Order Raises Severe Questions The QuintE20 Petrol Is Cleaner, But Moisture May Be A Concern For Older Vehicles NDTVWatch | Ethanol Policy Could Singe the Modi Government TheWire.in
- 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 4:21pm -
Lilly reports second-quarter 2026 financial results, raises full-year guidance, and highlights continued growth and pipeline progress - Eli Lilly and Company
Lilly reports second-quarter 2026 financial results, raises full-year guidance, and highlights continued growth and pipeline progress Eli Lilly and CompanyLilly's Mounjaro, Zepbound sales surge, widening lead over Novo Nordisk ET PharmaLilly beats estimates on resilient demand for injectable GLP-1 drugs, widens gap with Novo ReutersGLP-1 drugs are driving higher sales for Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk - National Global NewsEli Lilly easily tops quarterly estimates, raises outlook as Zep…
- 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 4:15pm -
Ather Konarc Electric Scooter India Launch on 29 August - BikeWale
Ather Konarc Electric Scooter India Launch on 29 August BikeWaleUpcoming Ather scooter to be called Konarc Autocar IndiaAther Names New Family Electric Scooter Konarc; Launch On August 29 NDTV3 New Electric Scooters Launching Soon – Ather EL To E3 Trion BikeAdviceAther EL01-based Electric Scooter Teased Ahead of India Launch BikeWale
- 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 4:05pm -
SpaceX Loses Thrust After First Earnings Call. What Went Wrong? - TradingView
SpaceX Loses Thrust After First Earnings Call. What Went Wrong? TradingViewCashing in on SpaceX: 'Every chance I get, I'll sell a little more' BBCInvestors have fresh doubts about Elon Musk’s grandiose ambitions The EconomistSpaceX rises 6% after more than 900 million shares are unlocked CNNSpaceX’s $101 Billion Unlock Heaps Pressure on Battered Shares Bloomberg.com
- 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 3:47pm -
Growth without work: The human cost of the AI revolution - Rest of World
Growth without work: The human cost of the AI revolution Rest of WorldOpinion: Beyond the coding boom—the silent evolution of technology and entry-level work Telangana TodayThe AI squeeze: No juniors, no seniors, more burnout ThinkChinaAI should redefine entry-level jobs, not eliminate them financialexpress.comThe hidden cost of AI: Who will train the next generation? NH Business Review
- 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 3:36pm -
Oil prices little changed on negotiations to manage ship traffic in Strait of Hormuz - CNBC
Oil prices little changed on negotiations to manage ship traffic in Strait of Hormuz CNBCOil prices today: Crude slips as Iran-Oman talks fuel hopes of peace deal, Hormuz reopening The Times of IndiaThe Energy Report: 18 Inches of Daylight Investing.comCrude oil futures fall on reports of Iran-Oman deal for Hormuz reopening BusinessLineOil Holds Three-Day Drop as Iran, Oman Reach Hormuz Agreement Bloomberg.com
- 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 3:19pm -
Anthropic and OpenAI agents went rogue — again - The Rundown AI
Anthropic and OpenAI agents went rogue — again The Rundown AIMeta becomes latest firm to say its AI hacked another company BBCThird-party cyber evaluations involving OpenAI models OpenAIOpenAI warns autonomous hacks are ‘watershed moment for computer security’ Cybersecurity DiveIncident Report: unsanctioned agent behaviour during cyber testing The AI Security Institute (AISI)
- 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 2:35pm -
Temasek-Backed Manipal Health Shares Surge in Indian Trading Debut - WSJ
Temasek-Backed Manipal Health Shares Surge in Indian Trading Debut WSJIndia's Manipal Health jumps on market debut, valuing hospital chain at $9 billion ReutersManipal Health shares rise 13% on debut The Times of IndiaNew stock market closing rules to impact mutual fund investors udayavani.comManipal Health Set for Flat Mumbai Debut After $960 Million IPO Bloomberg.com
- 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 1:06pm -
EVA Air Schedules Taipei – Delhi Dec 2026 Launch - AeroRoutes
EVA Air Schedules Taipei – Delhi Dec 2026 Launch AeroRoutesDelhi gets first nonstop Taiwan connection as EVA Air launches new route ET TravelWorldEVA Air to Launch Nonstop Taipei-Delhi Flights from December 1, 2026 Daily PioneerEVA Air to launch first flights linking Taiwan and India FlightGlobalEVA Air To Restore Nonstop Taiwan-India Flights Aviation Week
- 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 12:35pm -

Zee Business

newWill UPI payments above Rs 2,000 cost more? New bill explained
The proposed changes come at a time when UPI transactions have reached record levels. The question now is how the system will be funded in the coming years.
- 10 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 7:58pm -
newMinister Ram Mohan Naidu rejects claim of ethanol blending in aviation fuel
The minister clarified that ethanol and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) are distinct fuels and should not be confused.
- 12 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 5:34pm -
newCabinet okays Rs 8970 crore Guwahati-Tezpur 4-lane highway project
The project includes construction of five major bypasses of 58.7 km length, which will ease congestion on stretches passing through densely populated areas such as Baihata Chariali, Sipajhar, Kharupetia, Dekiajuli, and Tezpur, according to an official statement.
- 13 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 5:03pm -
newAuto retail in India sees almost 26 pc growth at over 25.91 lakh units in best-ever July
Two-wheeler (2W) retail sales stood at 18,18,289 units, up 28.25 per cent on-year. For the first time, the 2W category crossed the 18-lakh mark in July.
- 13 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 4:56pm -
newIs your Gratuity taxable? Who is exempted from tax? Rules for government and private employees explained
Under the existing rules, government employees become eligible for gratuity after completing a minimum of five years of qualifying service.
- 13 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 4:49pm -
newTata Nexon Camo Edition launched at Rs 9.99 lakh - Bigger screen, built-in dashcam and more
The Camo Edition brings two new exterior colours, Munnar Mist and Coorg Cloud. It also gets Camo badges on the front fenders and a perforated Camo pattern on the front headrests.
- 14 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 3:59pm -
newVolkswagen Virtus Anniversary Edition launched at Rs 19.20 lakh - Details
This special edition comes in an Avocado Pearl shade, which Volkswagen says is exclusive to the Anniversary Edition.
- 16 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 2:03pm -
newGovt raised Rs 31,552 crore via LIC OFS; shares trade lower
The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) has stated that the OFS was oversubscribed on both days of bidding with 82.23 crore shares allocated to retail and institutional investors.
- 18 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 12:04pm -
newBMW X1 LWB launching in India on August 21: Here's what to expect
The X1 LWB measures 4,616mm in length, 1,845mm in width, and 1,641mm in height, with a 2,802mm wheelbase. That makes it 116mm longer than the regular X1, with a 110mm longer wheelbase, and 11mm taller too.
- 18 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 11:48am -
newSensex weekly expiry to debut under Closing Auction System amid volatility concerns
Traders are approaching the session cautiously after the Nifty's Tuesday expiry when the benchmark index surged more than 150 points during the closing auction that triggered sharp moves in derivatives and caught several market participants off guard.
- 19 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 11:11am -
newDelhi HC issues notice to Centre on plea seeking automatic TDS refunds for non-taxable individuals
A division bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia issued notice to the Union of India, the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, and the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), directing them to file their response.
- 20 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:41am -
newIndian markets open higher on hopes of US-Iran peace deal
Sensex started the session at 78,782.43, up 0.25 per cent or 200 points, while Nifty opened at 24,632.65, an increase of 8 points or 0.03 per cent.
- 20 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:38am -
newThe UPI MDR proposal: Should UPI customers worry? ⁠What does this decision mean? Expert explains
The proposed Bill on Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 has perplexed UPI users on whether on not RBI will impose a merchant discount rate (MDR) or commission on UPI transactions.
- 21 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:48am -
newITR filing 2026: I got tax refund last year, does it mean my refund route is clean for this year? CA explains
Merely receipt of an income-tax refund in the previous year would not automatically mean that the taxpayer’s refund route is clear for the current year. Read further details on the issues concerning ITR refund.
- 21 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:45am -
India’s EV sales likely to grow 55 pc annually through 2034
India’s growth has outpaced global trends, where EV sales increased roughly 20 times- from 9.18 lakh in 2016 to 18.78 million in 2024, an official statement said.
- 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 4:32pm -

Sensex, Nifty end marginally higher after RBI keeps rates unchanged
The Sensex settled 152.05 points, or 0.19 per cent, higher at 78,581.00, while the Nifty edged up 9.75 points, or 0.04 per cent, to close at 24,624.65.
- 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 4:11pm -
Land Rover Range Rover SV Ultra launched in India at Rs 3.8 crore - Check what's new
On the outside, the SV Ultra gets an exclusive Titan Silver shade. The body gets special trim finished in Satin Platinum and Silver Chrome, including the Range Rover wordmarks, grille surround, wheel inserts, and skid plates.
- 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 3:56pm -
No proposal to prematurely end FCNR (B) incentive scheme: RBI Governor
The RBI Governor was responding to a question at a press conference here after the announcement of the monetary policy review earlier in the day.
- 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 2:39pm -
Someone has to pay cost, but MDR on UPI proposal still premature: RBI Governor
The RBI Governor had also said last month that digital infrastructure costs have to be covered, but there is no formal framework or proposal to charge everyday users.
- 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 2:37pm -
Mahindra launches Scorpio N facelift at Rs 13.69 lakh - What's new?
The SUV gets a solid list of updates, including a panoramic sunroof, a 540-degree surround camera, a bigger 12.3-inch floating HD touchscreen, and a new 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster.
- 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 2:08pm -

Live Mint - Opinion

newLopsided GST flexibility: India needs to resolve a stark asymmetry in this tax regime
In India, the state has granted itself wide leeway on GST implementation timelines, but offers taxpayers no respite. While income-tax officials have the discretion to pardon delays by taxpayers who cite good reasons, GST doesn’t. This needs fixing.
- 14 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 4:01pm -
newAI movies aren't all slop—for some aspiring filmmakers they can be empowering
Filmmaking is an art of storytelling that AI could surely help sharpen. It also opens this art form up to those with modest budgets. Just as human involvement doesn't guarantee artistry, AI assistance needn’t translate into soulless slop.
- 15 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 3:00pm -
newDisaster display: the Assam floods reveal India’s outdated apparatus of climate finance
Climate risk varies by river basins, but governance and finance are sliced up by administrative boundaries. This mismatch is smaller than the one in how funds are devolved to states. For anticipatory funding, here’s how Indian policy must evolve.
- 16 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 2:00pm -
newEmployment anxiety: India needs jobs that offer a decent living wage and social security
The country's employment statistics show new jobs being created, but many were in agriculture—a reversal of the shift away from farms any emerging economy sees. Meanwhile, euphoria over India’s rapid economic growth has stoked aspirations.
- 18 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 12:00pm -
newHow market participants read RBI's order of priority has a bearing on how well monetary policy works
The decision to hold India’s policy rate steady in the face of inflation risks felt like a foregone conclusion. Now that RBI watchers appear to have assumed a hierarchy of policy goals, India’s central bank must mull over the potential consequences.
- 19 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 11:16am -
newWill retail investors bear the brunt of a shift in India’s stock market formula for end-of-day price discovery?
The Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi) attempt to improve how the country's stock market functions by altering how closing prices are determined has led to spasms of volatility. The new formula has its merits, but wasn’t it tested out in advance?
- 22 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 7:30am -
newMint Quick Edit | The monetary policy committee's inflation hypothesis will be tested this year
India’s central bank held its policy rate and stance steady, but the variable it must hold within a tight band is retail inflation. Did advocates of an inflation-targeting regime over-estimate its role in assuring the country price stability?
- 23 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 7:00am -
Monetary policy status quo: the decision taken by RBI’s rate-setting panel is inexplicable
A focus on core rather than headline inflation goes against the Reserve Bank of India's inflation-targeting mandate. This is likely to cost the country dearly. Perhaps the MPC needs a reminder of the advice given by one former RBI governor to another.
- 1 day ago 5 Aug 26, 7:59pm -
RBI policy: Why the pause may be setting up a future rate hike
The concept of stance has always been nebulous, and ‘neutral’ was a way of saying that anything could happen in the future. Today it is accepted that the stance does not need to change before there is rate action. Hence, no change in stance may not really mean anything significant
- 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 5:41pm -
What should the Nilekani panel reform? Exams through AI and admissions via market choice
India needs an education system that can survive the age of artificial intelligence (AI). To equip students for the future, let’s use AI to conduct tests, expand people’s options and diversify Indian academia. Today’s set-up is failing the young.
- 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 4:00pm -
As EU-China trade friction grows, Beijing had better pay attention to Brussels’ concerns
Beijing’s recent paper in defence of its trade practices is unlikely to soften Brussels. Instead of sticking to its guns, China should act to pre-empt European barriers. The People’s Republic must learn to empathize with trade partners reeling from a China shock.
- 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 3:00pm -
Urban decay: Indian cities need to be rescued before they crumble around us—here’s a way out
While many blame overcrowding, poor civic sense, etc, for the sad shape of Indian cities, the basic problem lies in lack of local authority. Empowering city governments is the only durable solution to our urban crisis. One way or another, this must be achieved.
- 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 2:00pm -
Children must not be deprived of real learning in the process of trying to make education fun
Even a well-meaning push for less burdensome education would fail if students aren’t encouraged to make an effort. We’ve seen this in India. Children from disadvantaged homes have borne the brunt of a concept that hardened into dogma.
- 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 12:30pm -
Hairpin bend ahead: what India must watch out for as it prepares to make vehicles talk to each other
India’s proposed rollout of vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) connectivity to prevent traffic collisions marks a tech-enabled shift in the country’s road safety policy. As with driving, though, a slight slip-up could extract a heavy price. Proceed with caution.
- 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 7:30am -
Mint Quick Edit | Trump's 'forced labour' tariffs face legal scrutiny: keep track of this case in court
Democrats have dragged Trump’s latest import duties—levied after dubious investigations—to court in the US. This case differs from the last one that saw reciprocal tariffs dropped for being illegal. Which is all the more reason for India to keep watch.
- 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 7:00am -

Are open-weight AI models like Kimi available for anyone to use? Not quite. Here's why
While open-weight models allow users to freely download their weights, that doesn’t grant us the compute power needed for high inference tasks at the AI frontier. Users in India will benefit only once we serve intelligence on our own infrastructure.
- 3 days ago 4 Aug 26, 4:00pm -
China's policy of rare-earth export restrictions has already whittled down its monopoly power
China’s control of the world’s rare-earth supply chain was okay till it decided to weaponize it against its geo-economic rivals. Several of these minerals are no longer in Beijing’s clutch and some others look set to escape as other countries get into the act.
- 3 days ago 4 Aug 26, 3:01pm -
Don’t get Gen Z wrong: as this age cohort’s influence grows, it’s vital to understand what makes them tick
Recent youth protests have placed Gen Z in the national spotlight. While views of their attitudes differ among older age groups, we need a reading of this generation that’s both in-depth and statistically representative. Here’s what we know.
- 3 days ago 4 Aug 26, 2:00pm -
Well deserved send-off: Fifa’s proposal to turn the football World Cup into yet another tradable asset
An idea aimed at international peace as its dividend cannot be turned into a narrowly held asset without the approval of football fans around the globe. Fifa's plan under Gianni Infantino to sell shares in its World Cup business was dropped for good reason.
- 3 days ago 4 Aug 26, 1:00pm -
India's internet startups are an inflection point: public investors aren’t buying private valuations blindly
Zepto has held off its public share offer. Earlier listings—think Eternal, Nykaa and Delhivery—were judged by their reach and growth, with private valuations setting offer prices. But market investors now want platforms to show paths to profitability.
- 3 days ago 4 Aug 26, 12:28pm -
MPC can judiciously use its tolerance band to look past temporary, supply-driven inflation spikes
Rate hikes are more likely to be reactive than proactive, becoming a real possibility only if core inflation sustains above 4.5% in a broad-based manner.
- 3 days ago 4 Aug 26, 11:52am -
Samudra Manthan policy: India’s government is boldly venturing where it hasn't gone before
In a novel experiment, the Indian government plans to share the risks of oil and gas exploration with private explorers. But the success of this bold new policy approach aimed at import substitution would partly depend on how smartly its outlay is deployed.
- 3 days ago 4 Aug 26, 7:31am -
Mint Quick Edit | Plaza Accord déjà vu: is Japan's economic policy autonomy being cramped?
Tokyo and Washington have said they acted in concert to strengthen the yen against the dollar. This revives the spirit of the 1985 Plaza Accord—which haunted Japan’s economy for decades thereafter.
- 3 days ago 4 Aug 26, 7:00am -
Tech engineers who grasp how businesses can make the best use of AI are in high demand
Big pay packets are being offered to tech professionals who have a close understanding of what clients actually need for productive AI adoption. Indian IT service companies like TCS are thus in a hurry to create forward deployment units.
- 4 days ago 3 Aug 26, 4:00pm -
Anthropic versus Nvidia differ on how to contain Chinese AI—model barriers or chip denial?
The two tech giants are at odds amid US confusion over the rise of Chinese AI. While one sees AI models as a point of intervention, the other supports chip export restrictions. Each has a self-interest at stake, but is that what should determine US policy?
- 4 days ago 3 Aug 26, 3:00pm -
Climate finance may have gone up but an important promise by rich countries remains unmet
The global discourse mustn’t obscure the data on flows from developed to developing countries—they amounted to just $58.7 billion in 2024. That’s much below what was committed and must not get papered over by other measures of progress.
- 4 days ago 3 Aug 26, 2:00pm -
India must move quickly on digital trade—its agreement with the UK could play catalyst
The India-UK comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) sets out a roadmap for easier cross-border trade by leveraging digital technologies. This should push India to quickly get its act together on various fronts.
- 4 days ago 3 Aug 26, 12:30pm -
The new Mauritius: Gift City has emerged as a rival—at least for FPIs trading futures and options
A tax treaty had made Mauritius a gateway for overseas investment. But Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (Gift City) now offers foreign portfolio investors a better way to trade derivatives on the NSE. The numbers show as much.
- 4 days ago 3 Aug 26, 12:00pm -
August MPC huddle: why the Reserve Bank of India must change its stance at the very least
Data on India’s economy shows that its growth versus inflation trade-off has been shifting inexorably this fiscal year. The central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee should act fast—before it gets too late.
- 4 days ago 3 Aug 26, 7:30am -
Mint Quick Edit | The Indian economy is looking up—look at last month’s consumption indicators
From automobile sales to GST collections, July’s numbers spell good news on the growth front for India. While we may have escaped the worst feared effects of the war in West Asia, price stability remains a concern.
- 4 days ago 3 Aug 26, 7:00am -
Screen addiction is a crisis that needs attention
Smartphones and laptops don’t make students sharper. They need to develop discipline and focus. The beautiful balance between the power of AI and human wisdom is the only way to create a meaningful world.
- 4 days ago 3 Aug 26, 5:51am -
First the Strait of Hormuz, then Bab el-Mandeb: maritime security has begun to shape the world order
Seaborne trade chokepoints being leveraged or weaponized don’t bode well. The era of efficiency-driven globalization is giving way to one in which resilience, redundancy and maritime security shape the global order. India must focus on naval power.
- 5 days ago 2 Aug 26, 4:00pm -
The Fed chief seems to prefer outsourcing monetary policy to financial markets. That's a bad idea.
By not explaining the logic of how the US Federal Reserve adjusts policy in response to changes in the American economy, the Fed ends up ceding control to financial markets. This would constrain the efficacy of its policy as it goes along. Here’s how.
- 5 days ago 2 Aug 26, 3:30pm -
Expand the investment options of Indian households: it’s an idea whose time may finally have come
While hard restrictions on retail investors investing money abroad have served the country well so far, it's time for a change. Let’s ease capital controls so that market forces can reward investors and reduce India’s macro instability on the external front.
- 5 days ago 2 Aug 26, 3:00pm -
Manu Joseph: Why it isn’t very hard to get laughs in a country where jokes are rarely aired in public
The youth protests that took India by storm last month derived much of their power from their entertainment value. The agitation wasn’t just about reels showing up in real life, but the surfacing of what had stayed hidden.
- 5 days ago 2 Aug 26, 2:00pm -