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newBerkshire Hathaway spends down cash pile under CEO Greg Abel
Berkshire Hathaway reduced its cash hoard to $365.5 billion in Q2, as CEO Greg Abel deployed capital into $4.5 billion of stock buybacks and nearly $20 billion in equities, including investments in Alphabet and Taylor Morrison. Operating earnings rose 16% to nearly $13 billion despite lower insurance underwriting profits.
- 8 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 11:24am -
newMcap of four of top-10 most valued firms jumps Rs 1.43 lakh cr; State Bank biggest winner
In a notable surge, four leading Indian corporations experienced an impressive rise in market valuations, totaling Rs 1.43 lakh crore. The State Bank of India led the charge, boosting its valuation by Rs 63,922 crore. Other notable gainers included Reliance Industries, TCS, and Larsen & Toubro, while LIC, Bajaj Finance, and HDFC Bank suffered significant losses in their valuations.
- 9 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 10:21am -
newMcap of four of top-10 most valued firms jumps Rs 1.43 lakh cr; State Bank biggest winner
In a notable surge, four leading Indian corporations experienced an impressive rise in market valuations, totaling Rs 1.43 lakh crore. The State Bank of India led the charge, boosting its valuation by Rs 63,922 crore. Other notable gainers included Reliance Industries, TCS, and Larsen & Toubro, while LIC, Bajaj Finance, and HDFC Bank suffered significant losses in their valuations.
- 9 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 10:21am -
newForeign investors continue buying spree; pour Rs 12,921 cr in first week of Aug
In early August, Foreign Portfolio Investors poured Rs 12,921 crore into Indian equities, building on their notable investments from July. This surge indicates improved investor sentiment and favorable macroeconomic conditions. Furthermore, foreign investors have displayed interest in India's debt market, resulting in additional inflows. However, it’s worth noting that despite these recent inflows, they have been net sellers in the Indian equity market throughout the year.
- 9 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 10:18am -
newForeign investors continue buying spree; pour Rs 12,921 cr in first week of Aug
In early August, Foreign Portfolio Investors poured Rs 12,921 crore into Indian equities, building on their notable investments from July. This surge indicates improved investor sentiment and favorable macroeconomic conditions. Furthermore, foreign investors have displayed interest in India's debt market, resulting in additional inflows. However, it’s worth noting that despite these recent inflows, they have been net sellers in the Indian equity market throughout the year.
- 9 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 10:18am -
Explained: How BSE traded fewer contracts after CAS but premiums rose 75% in first week
BSE’s derivatives activity fell sharply in the first week of the Closing Auction Session, but higher premiums more than offset the decline in contracts. Premium per contract surged 74.8%, lifting average daily premium turnover 21.3% and pushing BSE’s market share to 37.1%, according to Nuvama Institutional Equities.
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 2:44pm -
F&O Talk: Smallcaps look strong on charts, says Sudeep Shah; outlines Trent, Swiggy, Kalyan Jewellers strategy
SBI Securities’ Sudeep Shah expects Nifty to remain rangebound, with 24,300–24,800 as key levels. He prefers a buy-on-dips strategy, citing constructive trends. Smallcaps remain bullish, while FII short covering could support markets. Traders should watch key technical levels for Nifty, Trent, Kalyan Jewellers and Swiggy for directional cues.
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 1:16pm -
Quant Small Cap Fund adds SBI Funds Management, Caliber Mining and 11 others in July
Quant Small Cap Fund added 13 stocks in July, including SBI Funds Management, Caliber Mining and Hexaware Technologies. The fund exited four stocks and reduced exposure to seven others, while increasing holdings in 10 stocks. Its portfolio rose to 106 stocks from 97 in June, with AUM at Rs 34,069 crore as of July 31.
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 1:10pm -
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.
- 7 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.
- 7 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.
- 7 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.
- 10 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.
- 13 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.
- 13 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.
- 16 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.
- 17 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.
- 17 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.
- 21 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.
- 21 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.
- 24 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.
- 54 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.
- 59 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.
- 84 days ago 17 May 26, 11:15am -
Oil prices to hit $150? How Indian stock markets may react as Iran war rages on
Oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel amid escalating Iran–Israel tensions and fears of a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy chokepoint. Analysts warn crude could climb to $150 if disruptions persist, raising inflation risks and pressuring Indian equities, which have already seen sharp declines amid foreign outflows, rupee weakness and energy supply concerns.
- 15 Mar 26, 2:11pm -
'Done deal': CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on NDA seat-sharing for Assam polls
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the seat-sharing deal for the upcoming assembly elections is complete. The NDA alliance, including BJP, AGP, UPPL, and BPF, has finalized its contest plan. The state leadership will present the candidate list to Union Home Minister Amit Shah soon. Elections for the 126-member assembly are anticipated in March-April, following a recent delimitation exercise.
- 22 Feb 26, 7:05pm -
Rare 'intensive' revision in Bihar four months before polls
The Election Commission's 'Special Intensive Revision' of Bihar's electoral rolls has ignited political debate, differing from past revisions. While intensive revisions aren't new, the timing of Bihar's SIR, months before assembly elections, is unusual. Unlike previous 'de novo' exercises, it builds upon the 2002-03 roll, incorporating new enumeration forms and document submission.
- 1 Jul 25, 12:24am -
BJP accuses Kejriwal of sending voters hoax calls to mislead
BJP has accused Arvind Kejriwal of orchestrating hoax calls to mislead voters, alleging that the AAP is claiming votes are being cut by the BJP to support AAP. They also allege distribution of money in slum areas and raised concerns about voter data confidentiality, demanding an investigation.
- 26 Jan 25, 5:52pm -
Lok Sabha election 2024: Maharashtra get interesting after splits in Shiv Sena, NCP
Lok Sabha election 2024: The BJP-Shiv Sena won 41 of the 48 seats in the 2019 polls, but the Sena has split since and a vast majority of the Bal Thackeray-founded party is now allied with the BJP. The Nationalist Congress Party also split as well with Ajit Pawar joining the ruling alliance in the state, led by Eknath Shinde. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP emerged the top party with 23 seats, followed by the undivided Sena with 18.
- 17 Mar 24, 12:16pm -
Modi charisma key factor in BJP's bid to retain all 26 seats in Gujarat
Gujarat's upcoming Lok Sabha elections are influenced by PM Narendra Modi's charisma, anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, education, healthcare challenges, and BJP's endeavor to secure all 26 seats. Lok Sabha polls in Gujarat will be held in a single phase on May 7. Counting of votes will be held on June 4. Anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, education and healthcare facilities are some of the other important issues in the election, where the ruling BJP in Gujarat will attempt…
- 16 Mar 24, 8:35pm -
Implementation of 'guarantees', decline of BRS favour Congress in Telangana, BJP aiming for better show
The BJP, riding high on its growing voter base in Telangana, is now aiming to win over 12 out of the total 17 seats and 35 per cent vote share, in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The party doubled its vote share to nearly 14 per cent resulting in eight seats in the assembly elections held on November 30, last year. BRS, which ruled the state for about a decade since its emergence, is low on morale following the defeat, even as its founder and former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's daughter K…
- 16 Mar 24, 5:48pm -
Apple faces Indian engineer’s bias lawsuit
Anita Nariani Schulze is part of the Sindhi minority. Her complaint alleges that her senior and direct managers, both male, consistently excluded her from meetings while inviting her male counterparts, criticised her, micromanaged her work and deprived her of bonuses, despite positive performance evaluations and significant team contributions.
- 25 Mar 21, 11:14pm -
Despite transatlantic 'love fest', EU charts third way in ties with US and China
But two senior envoys who attended said there was no direct response from the ministers gathered in Brussels when Blinken said: "We must push back on China together and show strength in unity."
- 12 Mar 21, 4:53pm -
Twitter's India policy head to step down; will transition in March
This comes as the San-Francisco based firm is at the receiving end of the Indian government over an issue of blocking and unblocking certain handles tweeting about farmer protests.
- 7 Feb 21, 1:01pm -
Govt may keep Rs 7,500 cr outlay for IT hardware manufacturing under PLI scheme
Foreign companies looking for incentives under the scheme may have to invest Rs 500 crore over four years, while the threshold for domestic firms is likely to be around Rs 20 crore for five years, the source who did not wish to be named said.
- 18 Jan 21, 9:41pm -
Indian dating apps, services see surge of paying users in small cities
Growth More than in MetrosAccording to companies like Aisle and Truly Madly, which have millions of users and position themselves as “serious” dating apps, and bespoke high-end dating services like Sirf Coffee, a lot more users from such places are not only keen on using these apps, but also willing to pay for it.
- 1 Jan 21, 10:39pm -
Time for government, companies to adopt artificial intelligence: Deloitte India
“Indian companies need to re-skill, train, and acquire more relevant talent, if they are to successfully integrate AI technologies. Most importantly, they should be willing to make the continued investment. It is an uphill race in which there will be winners and losers,” said Deloitte India CEO N Venkatram.
- 27 Dec 20, 11:33pm -
Narendra Modi has his eyes set on boosting business: Joao Cravinho, EU Ambassador
Ambassador Joao Cravinho, head of the EU delegation, led Ambassadors of various European countries to a quiet lunch with Modi at the capital last year.
- 3 Jun 14, 5:34am -
Confidence level of industry improving: KV Kamath, ICICI Bank
"It is the collective wisdom of the marketplace that there is action and we will move with speed. That improves the confidence level of industry."
- 2 Jun 14, 2:27pm -
We may see rapid growth over the next few years: Raamdeo Agrawal
Directives from the Centre have to be executed at the state level. So, there are many things that are not in Modi’s hands, says Raamdeo Agrawal.
- 2 Jun 14, 8:00am -
Every decision of government needn’t be a big reform: Anand Mahindra
"The fact that we are the world’s largest democracy and we are all aware that power and a role in global affairs for a nation comes from economic strength."
- 2 Jun 14, 4:00am -
Our commitment for press freedom, and autonomy of public broadcast is absolute: Prakash Javadekar
"Now there is a stage three and stage four of digitisation, we will take a call on this only after taking all things into account."
- 31 May 14, 4:00am -
There is a leadership vacuum in Infosys, time to get Nandan Nilekani back: Mohandas Pai
"There is a leadership vacuum in the company, because they made the wrong choice of CEO three years ago and that is playing out right now."
- 29 May 14, 12:40pm -
ET Search
Rupee#CAD#Economic crisis#Food Bill
- 6 Aug 13, 1:45pm -
After the Oscars, what's next for silent stars of The Artist?
The team behind The Artist will have spent the first day of the rest of their lives conforming to the grandest, and most lucrative, of Hollywood traditions.
- 29 Feb 12, 12:42am -
Delhi World Book fair: A fair like no other
It's the World Book fair, which comes around once every two years sprawling across the giant halls of Pragati Maidan. This is the fair's 20th edition.
- 25 Feb 12, 7:38am -
Indian gift makes its way to State Department exhibition
An elephant figurine gifted by the then HM LK Advani to US Secretary of State Colin Powell in 2002, has made its way to the State Department hall.
- 24 Feb 12, 1:39pm -
IMD to use dynamic models for forecasts
Statistical models used by IMD will still be used for monsoon forecast, but the ministry of earth sciences is putting more emphasis on dynamic models.
- 22 Feb 12, 2:19am -
Docs reveal contents of first wire msg between India & Eng
Newly discovered documents have revealed the first telegraph messages and joy when England was linked for the first time with India on 23 June, 1870.
- 21 Feb 12, 3:19pm -
Worried Amitabh Bachchan fans pray to Lord Shiva for his recovery
Hundreds of worried fans of ailing Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan today performed a yagna here to pray for his speedy recovery.
- 20 Feb 12, 4:27pm -
Alfa raises delisting price to Rs 2,850 a share
Alfa Laval (India) today said its parent firm has raised the delisting offer price to Rs 2,850 a share.
- 10 Jan 12, 5:49pm -
DB Realty, Unitech stocks rose
The stocks of DB Realty and Unitech rose after top executives of these companies were granted bail in the 2G scam case.
- 30 Nov 11, 3:55am -
Fitch withdraws Reliance Capital ratings
Fitch on Friday said it has withdrawn the ratings on Reliance Capital as the company has decided to stop participating.
- 20 Oct 11, 9:00pm -
'Discoms' poor fin health poses risks for traders'
The poor financial health of state electricity boards could pose significant business risks for power traders in the country, says Fitch.
- 20 Oct 11, 8:02pm -
Cigarette cos shares outperform benchmark Sensex
Shares of cigarette companies have rallied over the past one month, with ITC, Godfrey Philips and VST Industries hitting record highs.
- 19 Jul 11, 1:35am -
Lovable Lingerie's dream run on as traders lap it up
Lovable Lingerie is 3rd-best performing stock among companies listed this year, with it doubling in value, as traders bet it could repeat performance of Page Indus.
- 18 Jun 11, 12:25am -
'Big Daddy' laps up Cipla after Q1 nos beat forecast
Shares of Cipla inched up on heavy volumes on Friday, after the company’s first quarter earnings beat the consensus estimate.
- 14 Aug 10, 3:35am -
Old Fox has dream run on Dalal Street
The Old Fox of Dalal Street has been on a dream run since the past couple of weeks. On Friday, most stocks that he had been steadily building up positions in figured among key gainers of the day.
- 14 Aug 10, 3:26am -
Cairn India hits record high on BSE amid stake sale talks
The scrip, which was flat for most of the session, shot up in the final hour of trade on the Bombay Stock Exchange to settle with a net gain of 4.36 per cent at Rs 355.45.
- 13 Aug 10, 8:11pm -
Vedanta plunges 5.59% on LSE amid talks to buy Cairn stake
In the late afternoon session, the scrip was being traded at 20.61 pounds, down by 5.50 per cent on the LSE. Vedanta opened on a positive note, but soon swung into the red.
- 13 Aug 10, 7:26pm -
SBI shares on gaining spree; hit record high
In the past two days, the scrip recorded a gain of over 9 per cent on the BSE, making its investors richer by a whopping Rs 15,000 crore.
- 13 Aug 10, 6:47pm -
Traders bet on calendar spread as Nifty moves in a tight range
A trading combination involving Nifty options is gaining prominence among savvy trading desks of institutional investors.
- 13 Aug 10, 2:25am -
Seven out of top 10 Asian small-cap funds are Indian
An analysis of 300 Asian small-cap schemes shows DSP BlackRock Micro Cap Fund leading the charge, delivering an 82% return over the past year.
- 12 Aug 10, 10:50am -
Nifty may find support at 5300 level
As far as stock futures are concerned, we are very near to the highest-ever open interest with 195 crore shares in open interest.
- 12 Aug 10, 2:22am -
'Don't bank only on price-to-earning ratio'
Many experts believe that looking at PE ratio in isolation won’t help investors grasp realities of the mkt and higher valuation may not be the only deciding factor driving mkt.
- 9 Aug 10, 3:55am -
Market may trade in a range, but FIIs seen sold on India
Market may see range-bound trading this week in the absence of any major trigger.
- 9 Aug 10, 1:05am -

Business Standard

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

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

Business Line

newIndia adds over 16 GW RE in April-June; Rajasthan, UP, Gujarat shine
Uttar Pradesh recorded the largest sequential growth in renewable energy capacity additions in Q2 2026.
- 51 mins ago 9 Aug 26, 6:25pm -
newNABARD handloom exhibition clocks ₹67 lakh in sales
The event, held from August 5 to 7, showcased 15 weaving traditions from 14 states, including nine GI-registered (Geographical Indication registration) products
- 1 hour ago 9 Aug 26, 5:47pm -
newKotak Bank launches hybrid home loan; enables customers to lock rate for up to 65 months
The product allows customers to choose a fixed-rate period of 39, 52 or 65 months, during which their interest rate and EMI remain unchanged even if the repo rate changes
- 2 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 5:40pm -
newShahpur Kandi dam nears completion, Ujh project gets revival push
Once commissioned, the two projects are expected to generate hundreds of megawatts of electricity and provide irrigation to large tracts of land in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab
- 3 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 4:33pm -
newSignature Global awards ₹920 cr contracts to construct housing project in Gurugram
KEC International Ltd, NCC awarded ₹460 crore contracts each
- 3 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 4:10pm -
newProfessional guidance for financial plans
How a middle-aged couple with two kids planned for their retirement and their children’s education and sought help to evaluate and achieve their goals
- 3 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 4:10pm -
newBalrampur Chini Mills: Why investors should accumulate this stock
As Balrampur Chini Mills is poised to morph into an integrated bio-plastics player now, the pay-offs can be significant
- 3 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 4:09pm -
newPNB to roll out its wealth management product by Dec aimed at boosting non-interest income
PNB plans to deploy 1,300 Customer Relationship Managers across 1,300 branches by end of this month
- 3 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 4:03pm -
newGovt considering raising CCEA approval threshold for FDI proposals to ₹15,000 cr: Sources
The existing limit of ₹5,000 crore has remained unchanged since November 2015
- 3 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 3:54pm -
newCPCB flags violations in ‘deep burial’ of medical waste by 17 states, UTs
Of 9,178 healthcare facilities using deep burial, only 5,715 were found compliant with prescribed rules, according to a CPCB report submitted to the NGT.
- 3 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 3:51pm -
newExcise case: Delhi HC to hear on Monday ED plea against Arvind Kejriwal's bail
The Enforcement Directorate's (ED) petition, filed in 2024, is listed for hearing before Justice Manoj Jain.
- 3 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 3:46pm -
newDelhi’s public healthcare procurement in limbo after ₹650 crore CPA scam; hospitals face shortages
Hospitals face medicine shortage while vast supplies lie unused in ill-maintained warehouses
- 4 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 3:27pm -
newSky Gold & Diamonds Q1 profit more than doubles to ₹104.90 crore
Total expenses rose to ₹1,885.94 crore from ₹1,076.70 crore in the year-ago period
- 4 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 3:26pm -
newIndia, emerging markets power business of pharma majors amid US slowdown
An analysis of Q1 results show Sun Pharma and Aurobindo Pharma delivering strong growth, while Dr Reddy’s earnings were hit by lower lenalidomide sales and a semaglutide-related provision
- 4 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 3:19pm -
newCrude oil, developments in West Asia, inflation data to drive markets this week, say analysts
Globally, market participants will continue to monitor developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, movements in crude oil prices, and broader geopolitical negotiations involving Iran
- 4 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 3:09pm -

newQSR chains say June quarter saw uptick in footfalls, same store sales growth
After a surge in demand post-pandemic, QSR chains have faced challenges in the last 2-3 years due to subdued same-store sales growth from various macroeconomic factors
- 4 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 3:05pm -
newFive companies to launch IPOs next week to raise over ₹7,400 crore
Molbio Diagnostics and Dhoot Transmission will open their issues on August 10, followed by Milky Mist, Shiprocket and Behari Lal Engineering.
- 4 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 3:03pm -
newIndia considers restricting Carbosulfan insecticide use, weeks after proposing ban on Paraquat
A final decision on restricting the pesticide, sold under FMC India’s ‘Marshal’ brand (which contains 25% Carbosulfan), is expected by the end of August
- 4 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 2:55pm -
newGOBARdhan Scheme can help reduce gas imports by $5 billion, says IBA
The recently approved GOBARdhan (Galvanising Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) with a financial outlay of ₹23,731 crore, should be viewed as a strategic national investment rather than a public expenditure
- 4 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 2:54pm -
newIndia unlikely to curb Russian oil buys despite fresh US sanctions threat: Sources
New Delhi signals little appetite for sacrificing energy security, defence ties, strategic cooperation with Moscow
- 5 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 2:40pm -
newFMCG firms signal price hikes in Q2 as input cost pressures persist; demand remains resilient
Higher sugar, palm oil and crude-linked costs are prompting FMCG majors like Britannia, HUL, Dabur and others to protect margins
- 5 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 2:36pm -
newOutcome-based IT services no longer optional: Nasscom’s Rajesh Nambiar
In an interview with businessline, Rajesh Nambiar, President of IT industry body Nasscom, discusses how AI is changing the economics of IT services, why outcome-based delivery is becoming inevitable, the industry’s AI readiness, talent and policy priorities
- 5 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 2:28pm -
newTitan sees positive momentum in July; on track to beat FY30 growth targets: MD
Titan Managing Director Ajoy Chawla stated that the company is on track to meet its growth goals and may exceed them this year
- 5 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 2:26pm -
newNo immunity, no data: Legal gap clouds GIFT City’s data embassy aspirations
Absence of legal guarantees for the inviolability of sovereign data remains the biggest hurdle to establishing data embassies in GIFT City
- 5 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 2:14pm -
newMilk prices set to rise by ₹2 in Maharashtra from Aug 11
The decision was taken at a meeting of the Milk Producers and Processors Welfare Association chaired by its president Gopalrao Mhaske on Friday
- 5 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 2:02pm -
newTractor sales grew 28% in July on better monsoon, rural demand
The July volume was a record for the month, with rural tractor demand benefiting from the catch-up in kharif sowing and improving monsoon conditions, said FADA.
- 5 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 1:47pm -
newPick of BL commodities -Aug 9, 2026
India is set to be the first in the world to begin cultivation of gene-edited rice, while ICAR has developed the country’s first fully annotated T2T genome of pigeonpea. The deficiency in kharif sowing has shrunk to 3%, but domestic rice prices have gained on the demand-supply gap and fears of a deficient monsoon. The taxation law introduced by the government in Parliament last week proposes to develop India into a rough diamond trading hub. Investments in physically-backed gold exchange trade…
- 6 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 1:09pm -
newCyclone Ditwah: India hands over third consignment of Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka
The latest shipment of five modular bridges, weighing over 250 mt, is part of India’s $450 million post-disaster reconstruction package for Sri Lanka.
- 6 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 1:04pm -
newOwnly, magicpin step up push for bigger slice of India's food delivery market
he developments come as India's food delivery sector sees more platforms seeking a foothold in the market, while restaurants push for greater control over commercial terms and customer-facing promotions
- 6 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 1:03pm -
newBIS to scale up silver hallmarking testing as buyers shift from costly gold
Since 2005, silver hallmarking has been voluntary, and from September 2025, it will include a Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) number for purity verification
- 6 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 12:57pm -
newIf your NPS corpus is too small
Buying an annuity via NPS has one important advantage: there is no GST on the purchase. Your entire amount goes towards buying the pension
- 7 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 12:31pm -
newCar industry to hit 6.3 million units by FY31, with small cars growing faster: Maruti Suzuki Chairman RC Bhargava
Urges government, including the State governments, to proceed faster reforms and increase efforts to make doing business easier
- 7 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 12:29pm -
newTransfer to core from satellite?
You can transfer gains from your satellite to a core portfolio but not the other way around; this constraint is very important to protect the excess gains you may have in any of your core portfolios
- 7 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 12:16pm -
newJindal Stainless to identify site for ₹40,000-cr Maharashtra project in next two quarters
The proposed stainless steel facility will have a capacity of 4 million tonnes per annum, constructed in phases, with the first phase to be operational in 4 years
- 7 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 12:02pm -
newMutual fund flows and takeaways for you
Investors are staying invested despite volatility, getting comfortable delegating market-cap allocation decisions to fund managers and warming up to one-stop asset allocation via MAFs
- 7 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 11:59am -
newPremiumisation lifts liquor companies' June quarter topline amid cost headwinds
Leading alcobev players, such as United Spirits Ltd, Radico Khaitan and Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd, reported a high double-digit growth of 10 to 36% in their prestige-and-above segment, which is higher-end, premium, luxury spirits including whiskey, vodka, gin and rum
- 7 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 11:47am -
newSamsung tracking consumer AI adoption to shape future features: Official
Samsung’s Jay Kim aims for AI to operate seamlessly in the background, allowing users to complete tasks effortlessly without considering the technology involved
- 8 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 11:33am -
newNCLAT junks plea of Log 9 Mobility's execs against order to assist in recovery of EVs leased from Gensol
NCLAT affirms NCLT’s authority to mandate assistance from Log 9 Mobility’s suspended directors in recovering leased electric vehicles
- 8 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 11:29am -
newHouseholds in India, other Asia-Pacific regions highly vulnerable to El Nino-driven price shocks: S&P
S&P noted that the 2026 El Niño will affect Asia-Pacific mainly through weaker rainfall and climate disruption, but the macroeconomic impact is expected to be manageable
- 8 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 11:19am -
newUS Vice President Vance dials PM Modi, discusses ways to expand India-US partnership
The two leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in emerging technologies and critical minerals.
- 8 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 11:19am -
newVijayan Trishul Defence Solutions signs tech pact with Czech firm DEUS Automation
The agreement represents one of the first major technology-transfer collaborations in the small-calibre ammunition sector between the two countries
- 8 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 11:14am -
newFormer AIADMK Ministers C Vijayabaskar, MR Vijayabhaskar get key posts in TVK
C Vijayabaskar has been appointed as Pudukkottai district organisational secretary and M R Vijayabhaskar as Karur district organisational secretary.
- 8 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 11:09am -
newCyril Shroff, IIM Ahmedabad set up leadership academy for general counsels
The initiative comes as the role of general counsels has expanded beyond traditional legal advisory functions to include enterprise strategy, governance, risk management, technology and business transformation
- 8 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 10:57am -
newLoan book to cross ₹2 lakh crore milestone in FY27: HUDCO CMD
The company has raised ₹20,000 crore in Q1 and plans to mobilise the remaining ₹55,000 crore in the next three quarters of FY27, said HUDCO CMD Sanjay Kulshrestha
- 8 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 10:54am -
newBRICS trade ministers to study invoice discounting mechanism for MSME financing
The BRICS trade ministers have decided to study the setting up an 'Invoice Discounting Mechanism' for member countries, considering the MSME finance gap
- 8 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 10:48am -
newTyphoon Dolphin: Shanghai cancels 1,300 flights as China prepares for heavy rains
The storm's maximum sustained winds were estimated at about 162 kilometres per hour as of Sunday morning. It is bringing heavy rains, creating a risk of severe flooding as well as landslides
- 8 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 10:46am -
newMcap of four of top-10 most valued firms jumps ₹1.43 lakh crore; State Bank biggest winner
From the top-10 pack, Reliance, SBI, TCS and L&T were the gainers, while Bharti Airtel, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, LIC and Hindustan Unilever faced a combined erosion of ₹1.23 lakh crore from their valuation
- 9 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 10:31am -
newHyundai Motor India expects exports volume to recover from Q2: MD & CEO Tarun Garg
The company's exports were down 19.6% at 38,708 units in Q1 FY27 as compared to 48,140 units in the corresponding period last fiscal
- 9 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 10:31am -
newMarkets may remain difficult to beat, but investor crowding could create opportunities at extremes
The report noted that the stock market is vulnerable to a lack of diversity due to the social nature of investing
- 9 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 10:23am -
newRajya Sabha to take up Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, Bankers' Books Evidence Bill tomorrow
The 'Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 ' seeks to amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, Income-tax Act, 2025, and Finance Act, 2026
- 9 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 10:08am -
newCochin International Airport says FY26 profit surpasses ₹500 cr on higher revenue
CIAL handled 11,442,583 passengers and recorded 73,134 aircraft movements during the year
- 10 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 9:43am -
newThe 16th Worldwide Chinese Life Insurance Congress & 2026 International Dragon Award (IDA) Annual Conference Grandly Held
The 16th Worldwide Chinese Life Insurance Congress & 2026 International Dragon Award (IDA) Annual Conference Grandly Held
- 10 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 9:31am -
newStrong credit growth, capital inflows likely to support Indian markets; rupee outlook improves: Report
The report noted that the domestic economy shows promise, with bank credit growth reaching 17-18% year-on-year, the highest in over a decade
- 10 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 9:09am -
newNifty & Bank Nifty இந்த வாரம் (10 Aug’26 to 14 Aug’26) என்ன ஆகும்? எங்கு செல்லும்?
- 13 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 6:30am -
newShare of insured bank deposits slips below 40% in value terms in FY26
Share of fully protected accounts remained overwhelmingly high at 97.38% in FY26, only marginally lower than 97.56% in FY25 and 97.78% in FY24
- 21 hours ago 8 Aug 26, 10:09pm -
newRetail participation in IPOs remains lacklustre as investors eye quality over listing day gains
Of the 12 issues that hit the market in July, the retail portion of only five was oversubscribed in double digits, while six issues registered single digit oversubscription
- 21 hours ago 8 Aug 26, 10:08pm -
newGovernment clarifies UPI users will not be charged, says MDR may apply to select merchants
Finance Ministry said, “Consumers making payments will not face any transaction charges” and that “all Person-to-Person transactions will continue to be free of charge”
- 22 hours ago 8 Aug 26, 9:31pm -
newQ1 Results Highlights: BEML loss narrows to ₹27 cr, Eveready profit up 22%, Aditya Birla Fashion loss widens to ₹249 cr, Cupid profit nearly triples, Ceigall up 35%
Track all the latest Q1 FY27 earnings announcements, corporate developments and management commentary as companies including Delhivery, Eveready Industries India, Medi Assist Healthcare Services, Oswal Pumps, Studds Accessories report their June quarter results.
- 22 hours ago 8 Aug 26, 9:06pm -
newShould you subscribe to Dhoot Transmission’s IPO?
The IPO of Dhoot Transmission is open for subscription from August 10-12
- 22 hours ago 8 Aug 26, 8:56pm -
newMastering Derivatives: Choosing strikes: Implied volatility Vs Time value
Demand for a strike can matter more than time left for expiry
- 22 hours ago 8 Aug 26, 8:53pm -

NDTV Business

newCheers to Premiumisation: Why Alcohol Sector Is Relying On High-End Brands
The nation's largest beer producer, United Breweries Ltd. (UBL), also recorded a 17% rise in premium volume across its brands, including Heineken, Amstel Grande, Kingfisher Ultra, and Ultra Max.
- 2 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 4:46pm -
newChina's July Factory-Gate Inflation Eases To Three-Month Low As Iran War-Led Oil Shock Eases
China's consumer price inflation slowed to 0.5% in July, while core CPI eased to 0.9%, highlighting weak domestic demand and lingering deflation risks.
- 3 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 4:38pm -
newBrett Lee Picks Cricket's GOAT, Snubs Sachin Tendulkar For Surprising Choice
The former Australia pacer rates Sachin Tendulkar as the best batter but picks Jacques Kallis as the greatest cricketer overall.
- 3 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 4:18pm -
newBajaj And Hero Flag Entry-Level Motorcycle Weakness As India's Two-Wheeler Boom Turns Uneven
While premium and EV segments surge, the 100cc-125cc motorcycle category that has long anchored volumes for India's top makers is losing ground — and Bajaj Auto says it's prepared to let market share go rather than chase it
- 3 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 4:15pm -
newNew Power Triangle Of Middle East: What to expect from Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan deal?
With a NATO-style provision that views an attack on one nation as an attack on all, this alliance unites three strong Sunni nations that are strategic partners of the United States as the Middle East conflict rages on
- 3 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 4:05pm -
newThe 'Kinda Chic' Trend Is Redefining What It Means To Be Cool, But Is It Trying Too Hard?
The trend, just like any other social media fad, opens up space for positivity and negativity both, the rest depends on what a creator chooses to do with it.
- 3 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 4:03pm -
newStrait Of Hormuz Standoff: Iran's New Demands, What US Wants And What Lies Ahead
Iran has laid out a series of conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, setting the stage for a fresh standoff with Washington.
- 3 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 4:01pm -
newED Charges Anil Ambani-Led Reliance Infra In Rs 187 Crore NHAI Toll-Road Scam
The ED investigation allegedly revealed an organised scheme to divert public funds from four NHAI-awarded toll-road projects, which included Trichy-Karur (NH-67), Trichy-Dindigul (NH-45), Salem-Ulundurpet (NH-68) and Jaipur-Reengus (NH-11).
- 3 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 4:00pm -
newJana Nayagan Box Office Collection: Vijay's Film Continues Its Sunday Run
Vijay's Jana Nayagan continues its theatrical run with the latest Sunday box office update.
- 4 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 3:31pm -
newSmallcap Stock Under Rs 1,000: Sky Gold & Diamond Q1 Profit More Than Doubles, Topline Surges 78% YoY
Sky Gold & Diamonds reported a more than doubling of Q1FY27 profit to Rs 103 crore, while revenue surged 78% year-on-year to Rs 2,013 crore. Ebitda rose to Rs 157 crore and margin improved to 7.8%
- 4 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 3:24pm -
newCIAL Posts Record Rs 502 Crore Profit In FY26; Dividend Declared
Cochin International Airport Ltd reported a record Rs 502 crore profit in FY26, while revenue rose 6.6% to Rs 1,220 crore
- 4 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 3:09pm -
newTrainer Plane Crashes In Baramati, Second Mishap Since Fatal Ajit Pawar Tragedy
This incident took place seven months after a similar crash in Pune killed Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar,
- 4 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 3:07pm -
newGlobal Rules Don't Override Indian Law: Centre Issues Stern Directives To Meta
Further, the sources said that it would be factually inaccurate to say that the government had "directed Meta to completely overhaul its algorithm."
- 5 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 2:39pm -
newRussian Oil Or Crude At $100 Per Barrel: What Poses A Greater Risk For India? Expert Decodes
The Russian crude discount has narrowed to around $2-$3 per barrel, while a $10 rise in crude prices could add about $15 billion to India’s annual oil import bill.
- 5 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 2:18pm -
newThe Odyssey Box Office Collection: Christopher Nolan's Epic Stays Steady On Third Sunday
The Odyssey continued its theatrical run on Sunday, adding to its India and worldwide box office collections in the fourth week.
- 5 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 1:53pm -

newMilk Prices Set To Rise By Rs 2 In Maharashtra From Aug 11
The decision was taken at a meeting of the Milk Producers and Processors Welfare Association chaired by its president Gopalrao Mhaske on Friday.
- 6 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 1:41pm -
newLeading Paint Company Doubles Down On Waterproofing, Construction Chemicals To Beat Core Growth
Roof Kool & Seal, tile adhesives lead charge as Berger looks beyond core paints for growth.
- 6 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 1:35pm -
newUPI MDR Debate: Will Fees Be Charged For Person-to-Person Transactions? Govt Clarifies
Amid the UPI MDR debate, the government said consumers will not be charged for P2P transactions and outlined how any future merchant fee could work
- 6 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 1:26pm -
newAir India Pilot Likely Failed Dope Test After Phuket-Delhi Turbulence-Hit Flight: Sources
The Air India pilot who flew the turbulence-hit aircraft from Phuket to Delhi last week has likely failed a dope test, official sources told NDTV. This, however, is not a final confirmation on the matter.
- 6 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 1:10pm -
newSpider-Man Brand New Day Box Office Collection: Marvel Film Continues Strong Run On Sunday In India
Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues its theatrical run with the latest Sunday box office update in India.
- 7 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 12:26pm -

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.
- 67 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.
- 67 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.
- 67 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.
- 67 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.
- 67 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
- 67 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.
- 67 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
- 67 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.
- 67 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.
- 67 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.
- 67 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.
- 67 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.
- 67 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
- 67 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
- 67 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
- 67 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
- 67 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.
- 68 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.
- 68 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.
- 68 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.
- 68 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
- 68 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
- 68 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
- 68 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
- 68 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
- 68 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
- 68 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.
- 68 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
- 68 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."
- 68 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
- 68 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
- 68 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.
- 68 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
- 68 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
- 68 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%.
- 69 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%.
- 69 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.
- 69 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.
- 69 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.
- 69 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.
- 69 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.
- 69 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.
- 69 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.
- 69 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.
- 69 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.
- 69 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.
- 69 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.
- 69 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.
- 69 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%.
- 69 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.
- 69 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.
- 69 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.
- 69 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.
- 69 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.
- 70 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.
- 70 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.
- 70 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.
- 70 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.
- 70 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.
- 70 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.
- 70 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.
- 70 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.
- 70 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.
- 70 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.
- 70 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

new28 international funds stop existing SIPs amid overseas investment limits; Edelweiss' Radhika Gupta says ‘no choice’
New investments in international funds have already faced restrictions, and now existing SIPs are also being stopped. With 28 schemes affected, Indian investors seeking global exposure may have fewer options going forward.
- 2 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 5:31pm -
new8th pay commission: Fitment factor, DA merger — How much salary hike can be estimated?
The 8th pay commission has closed submissions for inputs from stakeholders. With over 1 crore beneficiaries awaiting salary hikes, discussions on fitment factor, pay, pension and dearness allowance is ongoing.
- 2 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 5:09pm -
newCan you continue your PPF after moving abroad? Rules for existing account holders who become NRIs and foreign citizens
PPF accounts in India offer attractive returns and tax benefits. NRIs can continue contributing to existing accounts but lose benefits if they acquire foreign citizenship. Details here.
- 3 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 4:01pm -
newCorporate NPS can provide the additional pension layer, says PFRDA's Jagpal: What you need to know about this scheme
Corporate NPS is emerging as an additional retirement layer alongside EPF, offering tax benefits, portability and investment flexibility. PFRDA’s Jagpal explains why employers have a key role to play. Here’s what employees should know about this pension scheme.
- 3 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 3:58pm -
newDA hike: How is dearness allowance for govt employees calculated? We explain the formula
As per recommendation of the 7th central pay commission, Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and pensioners is calculated using data from the AICPI index's 12-month average. Here's how…
- 3 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 3:49pm -
newPFRDA targets 35-40 crore NPS subscribers in 5 years from 90 lakh, plans digital push to expand pension coverage
PFRDA is targeting 35–40 crore non-government NPS subscribers in five years, up from around 90 lakh currently. The pension regulator plans to use digital onboarding, mutual fund distributors and new pension funds to accelerate NPS adoption.
- 4 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 3:11pm -
newITR guide for freelancers: Know the correct return form and filing process ahead of August 31 deadline
As the August 31 ITR deadline approaches, freelancers must prepare to file their income tax returns. Unlike employees, they report income from multiple clients, including foreign services, which is fully taxable in India. Details here.
- 5 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 2:11pm -
newEquity markets have remained range-bound for over 2 years: What PPFAS’ Rajeev Thakkar wants investors to know
PPFAS CIO Rajeev Thakkar says the two-year period of sideways equity markets is not unusual, while opportunities are increasing after corrections in some market segments. He also discusses PPFAS’ stance on AI, IT services, private-sector banks, small- and mid-caps and popular market themes.
- 5 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 2:04pm -
newHDFC Mid Cap crosses ₹1 lakh crore AUM: Should investors worry that a mutual fund has become too large? Experts explain
HDFC Mid Cap Fund crossing ₹1 lakh crore AUM has raised concerns over whether very large mutual funds can continue delivering strong returns. Wealth managers say AUM alone should not drive investment decisions, but liquidity, portfolio quality, risk-adjusted returns and consistency matter.
- 6 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 1:03pm -
newA register can tell you who mis-sold an insurance policy. It cannot tell you why
A register of who mis-sold you an insurance policy is simple to build; changing why they did so is not. Unless incentives change, accountability may stop at the person behind the desk.
- 6 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 12:52pm -
newRazorpay CEO joins PhonePe chief in backing free UPI payments for consumers amid doubts over MDR
PhonePe CEO Sameer Nigam and Razorpay's Harshil Mathur advocate keeping UPI payments free for consumers after the MDR Bill raised concerns about potential charges. Details here.
- 7 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 12:29pm -
new₹1.33 crore cash deposit, no ITR filing: How a retired teacher won his income tax case at ITAT Bangalore
A retired Mysore teacher who deposited ₹1.33 crore in cash won his tax appeal after ITAT Bangalore found the reassessment notice was issued beyond the permissible limitation period.
- 9 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 10:34am -
newRetired but haven’t withdrawn your EPF yet? Here’s when the corpus stops earning interest
EPF accounts stop earning interest after a specific period post-retirement, even if funds aren't withdrawn. Details here.
- 10 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 9:13am -
new8th Pay Commission: Central govt teachers seek OPS, 65-year retirement age and more leave benefits
Central government teachers have sought major changes from the 8th Pay Commission, including restoration of the Old Pension Scheme and a higher retirement age. Their demands also include more leave, higher promotion quotas, better grade pay and expanded healthcare benefits.
- 10 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 8:56am -
newSEBI’s Project Sudarsan flags 20,000 fraudulent posts as 62% of investors are influenced by finfluencers
SEBI’s AI-powered Project Sudarsan has identified more than 20,000 fraudulent social media posts since its launch in November 2025. The platform scans videos, images, messages and advertisements for misleading claims as 62% of investors say finfluencers influence their investment decisions.
- 11 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 8:28am -

newBank holidays this week: SBI, HDFC, ICICI, PNB to remain closed for upto 2 days — Check RBI calendar here
Bank holidays this week: Public and private banks across India are closed on 9 August due to Sunday off. Banks observe weekly closures on Sundays and designated Saturdays, but customers can carry out essential transactions via digital banking channels on these days.
- 11 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 8:22am -
newMumbai family accepted flat possession after a 2-year delay, lost their RERA compensation claim; know what went wrong
After purchasing a Mumbai apartment, a family received possession after a delay of more than two years. They filed a complaint with MahaRERA seeking compensation in form of interest but lost the case. Here's what happened.
- 12 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 7:24am -
newData centre boom to drive housing demand, create over 4.33 lakh ecosystem jobs by 2030, finds report
New research by Square Yards has found that digital infrastructure is emerging as the next major catalyst for residential real estate growth and will reshape urban corridors beyond traditional IT hubs.
- 12 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 7:15am -
newTravel credit cards: The new winners after reward devaluations
Here is Mint'sannual ranking of the best travel-focused credit cards, taking into account not just reward rates but also recent devaluations.
- 13 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 6:29am -
newOrunodoi 3.0: Check who benefits from social security scheme in Assam, financial assistance amount, key features & more
Orunodoi 3.0 will provide monthly financial assistance to more than 37 lakh women in Assam from August. The social security scheme aims to empower families and promote financial inclusion among beneficiaries.
- 21 hours ago 8 Aug 26, 10:38pm -
newElon Musk's X replaces ‘Revenue Sharing Programme’ with ‘Original Content Rewards’: Here's how you can make money
Elon Musk's X is replacing its Creator Revenue Sharing with the Original Content Rewards Programme, focusing on original posts.
- 22 hours ago 8 Aug 26, 8:55pm -
newEPFO: Employee Pension Scheme benefits, EPS payout calculation, rules, features and key FAQs, explained
The EPFO offers pension benefits to employees with over 10 years of service in the EPF scheme, following the EPS 1995 guidelines. Members can withdraw their PF amount at retirement and opt for various pension schemes depending on their circumstances.
- 23 hours ago 8 Aug 26, 8:27pm -
newWest Bengal 7th Pay Commission: Pay parity with Centre, 5% increment, pension benefits | Key demands explained
West Bengal's 7th Pay Commission will consider demands for pay parity with Central government salaries and for increasing annual increments from 3% to 5% to address existing anomalies and economic realities.
- 23 hours ago 8 Aug 26, 8:22pm -
newIs your agent pushing you for health insurance portability? Read this first; it may be too good to be true
Health insurance portability allows switching insurers without losing benefits like waiting periods and no-claim bonuses. However, issues arise from agents misusing this process for profit.
- 23 hours ago 8 Aug 26, 8:19pm -
newUPI MDR: Who will pay, who won’t, and what the new rules mean | Government clarifies
The government confirmed UPI will remain free for consumers and small merchants, with potential MDR charges applicable only to select transactions above a threshold.
- 23 hours ago 8 Aug 26, 7:46pm -
new8 things to know if you are an NRI buying or selling property in India: FEMA rules, power of attorney and more
Buying or selling property in India poses challenges for NRIs due to complex regulations and tax rules. A missing PAN card can lead to higher TDS, while compliance errors can result in delays.
- 24 hours ago 8 Aug 26, 7:40pm -
Delhi Lakshmi Yojana registration crosses 5 lakh: How to apply and which documents are needed? A step-by-step guide
The Delhi government launched the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana to provide ₹2,500 monthly to eligible women. The application began on August 1, 2026, with over five lakh registrations by Saturday afternoon. Women aged 21-60 with an annual income of up to ₹2.5 lakh can apply.
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 6:39pm -
8th pay commission: Four-day Delhi meeting on, dates added for Jaipur visit — Check full schedule, latest updates here
The 8th central pay commission begun its four-day state visit to the national capital, with plans to interact with associations, federations, unions of central government, UT employees located or registered in Delhi.
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 6:32pm -
Annapurna Yojana: When will the ₹3,000 August instalment be credited? CM Adhikari reveals date
Under the Annapurna Yojana, beneficiaries receive ₹3,000 monthly. Complaints arose regarding the August instalment delays, causing confusion.
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 5:44pm -
‘UPI is and will remain free’: PhonePe's Sameer Nigam assures amid growing doubts over MDR Bill
Nigam's comment comes a day after the Payments Council of India clarified that UPI would remain free for consumers. It also noted that small merchants would not be required to pay MDR for accepting UPI payments.
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 5:23pm -
Starting to invest at 25? 4 simple steps to build your financial roadmap
Rony, a 25-year-old first-time earner with low risk tolerance, is overwhelmed by investing. A structured four-step formula can guide him: maintain liquid funds for emergencies, prioritise insurance, allocate investments based on timelines, and track real returns to make informed decisions.
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 5:11pm -
DA news: Punjab committed to pay DA dues, exploring legal options, says FM, even as employees threaten strike on 27 Aug
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the state govt is considering legal options, including appealing to the Supreme Court, after the Punjab HC directed it to clear pending DA within 15 days.
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 4:59pm -
A $110 million question: How safe are crypto wallets, and what’s the best way to store Bitcoin?
Bitcoin has evolved into a mainstream financial asset but carries significant risks, as highlighted by its sharp price drop. Despite being recognised for tax purposes in India, investor caution persists regarding crypto safety.
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 4:24pm -
Nomination mandatory for demat accounts, MF folios from Sept 1: What if you don't want a nominee?
SEBI revised nomination norms for single-holder demat accounts and mutual fund folios, effective September 1, 2026. Here's what to do if you don't want to choose a nominee.
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 2:58pm -
10 personal finance rules to build wealth, reduce risks and create a financially secure future
Check out the 10 essential personal finance rules every Indian should follow to build wealth, manage taxes, reduce debt, invest through SIPs, and secure financial stability with insurance, emergency savings and disciplined investing for long-term financial success.
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 2:54pm -

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newMint Explainer | Why Zee’s lawsuits against Blinkit and Nykaa matter
Zee Entertainment’s copyright lawsuits against Blinkit and Nykaa could reshape how brands use songs, memes and other copyrighted content in social media marketing.
- 1 hour ago 9 Aug 26, 6:10pm -
newAfter Warren Buffett exit, Greg Abel starts deploying Berkshire Hathaway’s $365.5 billion cash pile
Berkshire Hathaway reported that it held $365.5 billion in cash and Treasury bills at the end of June, down considerably from $397.4 billion at the end of March
- 2 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 5:43pm -
newGaja Capital ramps up deeptech focus as India’s innovation economy takes shape
Gaja Capital is stepping up its deeptech focus as India’s innovation ecosystem matures, with AI, intelligent manufacturing, defence and quantum technologies emerging as key areas of interest.
- 2 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 5:40pm -
newAfter ₹646 crore fraud, IDFC First Bank CEO prioritised accountability
Chief executive V. Vaidyanathan flew to Chandigarh after the fraud surfaced, assured officials of the bank’s commitment to doing the right thing and moved to tighten controls.
- 2 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 5:37pm -
newBill Ackman’s secret to retaining top talent? Millions in stock and summers in Hamptons
Bill Ackman’s hedge fund Pershing Square, which oversees about $35 billion in assets, provides its roughly four dozen employees with a range of attractive workplace benefits. Read on to know more
- 3 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 3:57pm -
newWakefit eyes furniture as top business in three years with jumbo stores
Wakefit is investing roughly ₹100 crore in each jumbo store while strengthening its manufacturing, supply chain and installation capabilities to support the format, says co-founder and CEO Ankit Garg.
- 9 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 10:26am -
newL&T Innovation Fund to step up deeptech bets in India
L&T Innovation Fund's interest in Indian deeptech comes as investor appetite for Indian deeptech has strengthened amid government efforts to promote indigenous technologies
- 13 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 6:24am -
newPuerto Rico Watchdog May Halt Power Deal Over Irregularities
Puerto Rico’s federally appointed financial regulator said it may revoke a 400-megawatt emergency power contract valued at as much as $5.9 billion over 10 years after a purported bidder said its company’s name and signature were used without authorization.
- 14 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 4:51am -
Berkshire Hathaways new CEO Greg Abel spends a chunk of the companys massive cashpile
Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO Greg Abel spends a chunk of the company's massive cashpile
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 7:04pm -
Berkshire Hathaway buys back $4.5 billion of its own shares
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. spent about $4.5 billion to buy back its own shares in the second quarter, providing shareholders with the largest quarterly payout since 2021, as operating earnings surged.
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 7:02pm -
India warned Diageo that its whisky's ‘matured in American oak casks’ claim was misleading
India's FSSAI warned liquor giant Diageo that it misleadingly claimed one of its top-selling whiskies was “matured in American oak casks”, when most of the product had not been matured.
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 5:24pm -
Binance vs Redotpay lawsuit: Alleged fraud, customer diversion to rival product, claim over $470 million loss—10 points
Binance affiliates have accused RedotPay of fraud, claiming $472.8 million in losses in its lawsuit, alleging that founders of the Hong Kong-based crypto payments firm diverted customers to a rival product.
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 3:46pm -
Trump administration to invest $3 billion into minerals projects to boost US defense supply chains
USA-TRUMP-MINING:Trump administration to invest $3 billion into minerals projects to boost US defense supply chains
- 2 days ago 8 Aug 26, 3:07am -
Ethan Allen CEO Defends Leadership After Activist Challenge
Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. Chief Executive Officer Farooq Kathwari, responding to an activist investor’s proxy challenge this week, said the furniture store is focusing on long-term retail sales over short-term digital sales.
- 2 days ago 8 Aug 26, 12:31am -
Titan sees jewellery demand rebound despite high gold prices
Titan's managing director Ajoy Chawla said the company has significant room to expand as India’s jewellery market becomes more organised, consumer spending rises and customers move towards premium products.
- 2 days ago 7 Aug 26, 10:17pm -

Shapoorji Pallonji's record bond issue finds a new class of investors
Private wealth managers are parceling out pieces of the ₹21,350 crore unrated, unlisted debt issue, selling investors a future payoff tied to Tata Sons' potential IPO.
- 2 days ago 7 Aug 26, 9:01pm -
Ola Electric’s revenue decline enters 7th quarter; company moves to settle Sebi probe
Q1 revenue slumps 45% to ₹455 crore as the EV maker seeks an early resolution on Sebi’s disclosure probe without admitting liability.
- 2 days ago 7 Aug 26, 8:28pm -
Hindalco beats Q1 estimates, remains cautious on bauxite auctions
The Aditya Birla Group metal flagship reported an almost 75% year-on-year jump in the June-quarter net profit attributable to owners at ₹7,013 crore.
- 2 days ago 7 Aug 26, 7:50pm -
PE majors Advent, EQT eye Pricol’s smart mobility tech biz
Pricol Ltd's plan to spin off its driver information and connected vehicle solutions business has drawn interest from global private equity funds, underscoring the growing appeal of India's automotive electronics sector.
- 2 days ago 7 Aug 26, 6:13pm -
Rejected by IIT Madras Computer Science, MIT: How Aravind Srinivas built Perplexity AI
Aravind Srinivas, 32, is now an inspiration to anyone facing rejection in competitive examinations, job applications, or other areas of life.
- 2 days ago 7 Aug 26, 5:39pm -
Hero MotoCorp eyes electric motorcycle debut in 2027
This marks a first for legacy two-wheeler makers, who have so far stayed away from entering the electric motorcycle segment, even as they work to develop the technology.
- 2 days ago 7 Aug 26, 4:37pm -
Won't ease ‘energy drink’ label 90-day deadline — FSSAI says companies should ‘be happy not prosecuting…’: Report
In July, the FSSAI privately gave the companies 90 days to drop “energy drink” or any similar description from high-caffeine beverages, saying there were no Indian standards for such products and that using that term breached regulations.
- 2 days ago 7 Aug 26, 3:46pm -
Relief for Airtel and Vi as Supreme Court refuses stay on high court's one-time spectrum charge ruling
The top court agreed to hear the government's appeal against the verdict quashing retrospective dues, but refused to halt the release of ₹3,300 crore in bank guarantees to the telecom operators.
- 2 days ago 7 Aug 26, 3:15pm -
CMS Info Systems bets on tech and payment solutions to drive next growth phase
The company aims to double its tech unit's revenue share to over 20% by FY30 by expanding AI surveillance and payment solutions into retail, quick commerce, and EV charging.
- 2 days ago 7 Aug 26, 3:04pm -
Relief for Dabur as high court stays FSSAI order on ‘100% pure’ claims
The court said prima facie it appears the food regulator should not have passed the prohibitory order without first giving Dabur an opportunity to be heard.
- 2 days ago 7 Aug 26, 2:58pm -
SC lets Delhi HC continue hearing govt's $2.31 bn claim against Reliance in offshore oilfields dispute
The Centre claims Reliance recovered costs in the Panna-Mukta and Tapti offshore oilfields beyond the contractual limit, allowing it to retain more revenue than it was entitled to
- 2 days ago 7 Aug 26, 1:37pm -
Malaysia Airlines' parent company MAG orders mandatory drug testing for pilots: Here's what we know
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has ordered mandatory drug testing and stricter screening for pilots after a Malaysia Airlines pilot was arrested in Indonesia with 26 kg of MDMA.
- 2 days ago 7 Aug 26, 12:58pm -
Vedanta tops bidding for Karlapat bauxite block with record 175% premium
The outcome of the Karlapat bauxite block auction is significant, as aluminium makers and new entrants alike compete to secure long-term access to the mineral amid an aggressive capacity expansion cycle.
- 2 days ago 7 Aug 26, 12:30pm -
IndiaRF acquires majority stake in Fine Edge Engineering for about ₹2,000 crore
India Resurgence Fund has acquired a majority stake in Ashok Iron Works' engineering business, betting on rising demand for large engine components amid the global manufacturing and data centre boom.
- 2 days ago 7 Aug 26, 12:13pm -
FAA directs Boeing to inspect hundreds of 737 Max jets over possible cracks: How many are active in India?
The FAA on Thursday (local time) ordered inspections of 471 Boeing 737 Max jets over concerns about possible cracks in a structural component. Boeing said it supports the directive and is working on fixes. The order comes amid past safety scrutiny of the aircraft
- 2 days ago 7 Aug 26, 10:42am -
US generics tariffs more negotiation tactic than real threat: Biocon’s Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
The company, which is among the world’s top biosimilars manufacturers, remains in a wait-and-watch mode, while exploring partnerships for manufacturing in the US if required, Shaw said.
- 3 days ago 7 Aug 26, 6:00am -
Insurer AIG beats second-quarter profit estimates on robust underwriting
AIG-RESULTS/ (PIX):Insurer AIG beats second-quarter profit estimates on robust underwriting
- 3 days ago 7 Aug 26, 1:49am -
Ishbia’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.
- 3 days ago 7 Aug 26, 12:01am -
Dabur 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.
- 3 days ago 6 Aug 26, 10:44pm -
PNB 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.
- 3 days ago 6 Aug 26, 9:40pm -

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newHow a Rs 1 crore retirement corpus can last 30 years - Moneycontrol.com
How a Rs 1 crore retirement corpus can last 30 years Moneycontrol.comHow can a ₹1 crore retirement corpus last for 30 years? | Rising healthcare costs among key risks | Inshorts InshortsZindagi Na Milegi Dobara's Arjun Saluja taught us to chase FIRE, but how to protect it for 50 years livemint.comThe SIP to retire at 60? Rs 54,000 to Rs 11 lakh a month, depending on your lifestyle Moneycontrol.comThe FIRE Dream Has A Price: Why Early Retirement Needs More Than Just A Big Corpus …
- 2 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 4:47pm -
newIPO Action: Rs 7,700 crore worth 9 IPOs to hit Dalal Street, 8 new listings scheduled next week - Moneycontrol.com
IPO Action: Rs 7,700 crore worth 9 IPOs to hit Dalal Street, 8 new listings scheduled next week Moneycontrol.comRs 7,681 crore IPO rush: Shiprocket, Milky Mist among 9 issues to hit the market The Economic TimesIPO bonanza: From Dhoot Transmission to Shiprocket, 5 companies to raise over Rs 7,400 crore this week The Times of IndiaFive companies to launch IPOs next week to raise over ₹7,400 crore thehindubusinessline.comIPOs This Week: Milky Mist, Dhoot Transmission, Among Others To…
- 3 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 4:24pm -
newShiprocket IPO GMP, Grey Market Premium Today - IPO Watch
Shiprocket IPO GMP, Grey Market Premium Today IPO WatchShiprocket IPO Date, Review, Price, Allotment Details IPO WatchShiprocket’s new businesses grow 65% as logistics firm eyes ₹1,618-crore IPO thehindubusinessline.comShiprocket’s Rs 1,618-Cr public issue; Cresa’s creative fix for sanitary pad disposal YourStory.comShiprocket crosses Rs 2,000 Cr revenue in FY26; loss rises 7% to Rs 79 Cr Entrackr
- 3 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 4:02pm -
newGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai in email to employees on Jeff Dean leaving after 27 years and Demis Hassabis' ne - The Times of India
Google CEO Sundar Pichai in email to employees on Jeff Dean leaving after 27 years and Demis Hassabis' ne The Times of IndiaThe next chapter of our AI momentum blog.google'Turned it in…': Google's 30th employee Jeff Dean posts photo of everything he handed back on his last day at Google after 27 years The Times of IndiaFour Top Google A.I. Researchers Form New Start-Up The New York Times4 of Google’s Top AI Brains Are Leaving—and Launching Their Own AI Startup WIRED
- 3 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 4:02pm -
newRs 17 Lakh New Honda 7-Seater SUV Coming To India - MotorOctane
Rs 17 Lakh New Honda 7-Seater SUV Coming To India MotorOctaneUpcoming Honda Cars in India in 2026-27: EV, Hybrids & Iconic CarLeloNew Rs 9 Lakh Japanese SUV Coming To India MotorOctane
- 4 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 3:30pm -
newLok Sabha passes bill to authorise govt to permit banks to levy charges on UPI transactions - News On AIR
Lok Sabha passes bill to authorise govt to permit banks to levy charges on UPI transactions News On AIRUPI stays free for users, vast majority of transactions to remain free for merchants as well, says government The HinduNo UPI charges for users, but nominal MDR may apply to select merchant payments: Govt Telegraph IndiaUPI To Remain Free For Consumers, Merchants May Face Small Fee: Centre NDTVProposed MDR for UPI transactions will be nominal, says government The Times of India
- 4 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 3:25pm -
newElectric 2W Retail Sales July 2026 - EV Share Crosses 11% - RushLane
Electric 2W Retail Sales July 2026 - EV Share Crosses 11% RushLaneElectric Car Sales July 2026 – Tata, Mahindra, MG, Maruti, VinFast, Hyundai, Kia, BMW, Mercedes RushLaneOverall EV retail sales in July 2026 surge 66% to 3.28 lakh units The HinduRise of India's Electric Vehicle Ecosystem Vision IASIndia’s EV Transition Needs a Future-Ready and Inclusive Workforce Daily Pioneer
- 4 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 3:03pm -
newMaruti Suzuki plans to launch 7 SUVs in the next 5 years, adds 5 lakh units capacity - ANI News
Maruti Suzuki plans to launch 7 SUVs in the next 5 years, adds 5 lakh units capacity ANI NewsIndia's Maruti sees passenger vehicle market rising to up to 6.3 mln units by 2031 ReutersMaruti chair urges faster reforms as auto industry sees growth Indian Television Dot ComSmall car market to grow faster than its pace of growth in last 5 years: RC Bhargava ET AutoMaruti Suzuki sees small cars, SUVs driving India’s auto market to 6.3 million The Economic Times
- 5 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 2:08pm -
newStocks to Watch for August 10: Titan, Oil India, NLC, Ola Electric, PFC and more - cnbctv18.com
Stocks to Watch for August 10: Titan, Oil India, NLC, Ola Electric, PFC and more cnbctv18.comTitan starts FY27 on strong note with 40 per cent revenue growth; jewellery business drives performance ET RetailTitan Q1 profit jumps 63 per cent to Rs 1,777 crore Indian Television Dot ComTitan sees positive momentum in July; on track to beat FY30 growth targets: MD The Economic TimesBuy Titan Company Ltd for the Target Rs 6,000 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd Investment Guru
- 6 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 1:36pm -
newNext Gen Hyundai Creta To Launch In 2027 – Hybrid Engine, New Design And Features - Gaadiwaadi.com
Next Gen Hyundai Creta To Launch In 2027 – Hybrid Engine, New Design And Features Gaadiwaadi.comNext Gen Hyundai Creta Rendered In Detail - Futuristic Design, Hybrid Power RushLaneNext-Gen Hyundai Creta Imagined In Fresh Renders – Bold New Styling, Hybrid Power And Premium Cabin Expected AutopunditzNext-Gen Hyundai Creta Spotted Next to Current Model Showing Huge Size Difference CarLeloNew Hyundai Creta Renders Hint At 2027 Design And Hybrid APAC Media
- 6 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 12:54pm -
newChartist Talk: Is market ready for an upside breakout next week as volatility contracts? - Moneycontrol.com
Chartist Talk: Is market ready for an upside breakout next week as volatility contracts? Moneycontrol.comF&O Talk: Smallcaps look strong on charts, says Sudeep Shah; outlines Trent, Swiggy, Kalyan Jewellers stra The Economic TimesIndian Markets End Five-Day Rally: IT Stocks Weigh, Analyst Highlights Mid & Smallcap Strength - Revenue Guidance Update dars.gov.etNifty May Consolidate Further as RBI Hawkish Stance Weighs; Analyst Sudeep Shah Outlines Strategy for TCS, HDFC Bank, Infosys - E…
- 6 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 12:50pm -
newMahindra XUV 7XO Rival With Maruti-Like Mileage Launching Soon - MotorOctane
Mahindra XUV 7XO Rival With Maruti-Like Mileage Launching Soon MotorOctaneMG Hector Hawk SUV to be launched on August 28 Team-BHP2026 MG Hector Hawk EV and Plug-in Hybrid Launch Date Confirmed CarDekho5 All-New 7-Seater Hybrid SUVs Arriving Soon - Toyota To Kia Gaadiwaadi.com3 midsize SUVs To Soon Receive Self-Charging Strong Hybrid Engine CarLelo
- 7 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 12:30pm -
newHDFC Bank Out, MCX In: Full List Of Jefferies' India Portfolio Changes Inside - NDTV Profit
HDFC Bank Out, MCX In: Full List Of Jefferies' India Portfolio Changes Inside NDTV ProfitJefferies sees brighter India outlook as credit, capital flows ramp up; removes HDFC Bank in portfolio revamp ReutersStrong credit growth, capital inflows likely to support Indian markets; rupee outlook improves: Report thehindubusinessline.comMCX, HDFC Bank, Lenskart: Chris Wood rejigs India portfolio Business StandardJefferies' Chris Wood sells HDFC Bank, PB Fintech shares to buy 2 new stocks …
- 7 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 11:56am -
newNew Maruti Test Mule Spotted At The Plant - Is It Punch Rival Y43? - RushLane
New Maruti Test Mule Spotted At The Plant - Is It Punch Rival Y43? RushLane
- 8 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 11:16am -
newPetrol inventory piles up at dealerships as buyers shift to CNG, EVs - Team-BHP
Petrol inventory piles up at dealerships as buyers shift to CNG, EVs Team-BHPIndia's alternative-fuel cars close in on petrol as E20 uncertainty grows Reuters‘Kitna deti hai?’ is no longer enough as Indian car buyers start doing the maths beyond mileage and EMI The Economic TimesPetrol car sales slip in July as diesel gains ground amid E20 concerns India TodayRs 167 antidote to E20 anxiety: 100-octane petrol sales see 48-fold surge The Times of India
- 8 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 10:59am -

newThis EV Manufacturer's Gigafactory Was Built For Scooters. Now It's Chasing Drones And Defence - NDTV Profit
This EV Manufacturer's Gigafactory Was Built For Scooters. Now It's Chasing Drones And Defence NDTV ProfitOla Electric Partners With Axis Energy For Up To 20 GWh Storage By 2032 SahiOla Electric shares jump 31% in 6 months. Should you buy, sell or hold? The Economic TimesOla Electric shares rise up to 10% as company signs MoU for energy storage systems Moneycontrol.comBhavish Aggarwal led Ola Electric to launch battery energy storage platform Mahashakti on August 15 Business Today
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new'Near collision' at Sydney Airport triggers investigation - Gulf News
'Near collision' at Sydney Airport triggers investigation Gulf NewsCrew Member Injured In 'Near Collision' At Sydney Airport, Probe On NDTVTwo airport workers stood down after near miss at Sydney airport ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting CorporationAviation Mishap Averted in Sydney as Two Planes Come Face-t… GujaratSamachar EnglishJetstar, Qatar Airways planes nearly collide at Sydney Airport; 1 injured | An investigation into the incident is underway | Inshorts I…
- 9 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 9:49am -
newFirst Hero Vida Electric Motorcycle Launch Planned For 2027 Launch - RushLane
First Hero Vida Electric Motorcycle Launch Planned For 2027 Launch RushLaneAuto correct: How electrification is rewiring the humble autorickshaw in more ways than one The Economic TimesHero MotoCorp to launch its first electric motorcycle in 2027 Autocar IndiaHero MotoCorp bets on higher EV volumes, PLI incentives to make Vida profitable ET AutoHero MotoCorp to Ramp Up EV Production Capacity to 45,000 Units Per Month in FY27 Autocar Professional
- 10 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 9:36am -
new'Prices go up': Man shares how he built Rs 1.5 crore portfolio in 6 years starting with Rs 10,000 - Moneycontrol.com
'Prices go up': Man shares how he built Rs 1.5 crore portfolio in 6 years starting with Rs 10,000 Moneycontrol.com
- 10 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 9:30am -
newWill Nifty, Sensex extend losses on Monday? Middle East tensions, Q1 results and 3 other factors to steer - The Economic Times
Will Nifty, Sensex extend losses on Monday? Middle East tensions, Q1 results and 3 other factors to steer The Economic TimesStock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Sensex Sheds 500 Points Amid Negative Global Cues NDTVStock Market Today Highlights: BSE Sensex sheds over 450 points, Nifty50 closes below 24,600 as crude prices continue to rise The Times of IndiaSensex drops over 455 points, Nifty slips below 24,600 after banking stocks decline Telegraph IndiaIndia stocks lower at close…
- 10 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 9:20am -
new5 New Cars Arriving Soon In India – Kia To Hyundai - Gaadiwaadi.com
5 New Cars Arriving Soon In India – Kia To Hyundai Gaadiwaadi.com4 Big Launches in 30 Days: Slavia Facelift to Kia Sorento CarLeloNew Car Launches And Unveils in India in August 2026 CarWaleUpcoming Mahindra Cars On 15th August: What To Expect? CarDekho5 New Cars Launching In The Next 1 Month: MG Hector Hawk To Skoda Slavia Facelift Cartoq
- 11 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 8:30am -
newMilk To Get Costlier In Maharashtra, Prices Hiked By Rs 2 Per Litre - NDTV
Milk To Get Costlier In Maharashtra, Prices Hiked By Rs 2 Per Litre NDTVMilk price hike sparks protest in Vijayawada The Times of IndiaWhy input costs, not demand, will decide India’s dairy inflation story thehindubusinessline.comMilk and Dairy products to be costlier from Aug 11 Hindusthan Samachar EnglishMilk prices in Maharashtra set to increase by ₹2 per litre from August 11, association cites rising cost pressure Hindustan Times
- 12 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 7:30am -
newMumbai family accepted flat possession after a 2-year delay, lost their RERA compensation claim; know what went wrong - livemint.com
Mumbai family accepted flat possession after a 2-year delay, lost their RERA compensation claim; know what went wrong livemint.com
- 12 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 7:24am -
newChina July factory-gate inflation eases to 3-month low, CPI slows - Reuters
China July factory-gate inflation eases to 3-month low, CPI slows ReutersChina's PPI up 3.5 pct in July XinhuaPrice of gasoline slows rise in China's consumer inflation China Daily Global EditionChina's CPI up 0.5% in July news.cgtn.comChina Inflation Cools More Than Expected in July WSJ
- 12 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 7:13am -
newWarren Buffett's successor is finally spending the huge cash pile he built at Berkshire Hathaway - businessinsider.com
Warren Buffett's successor is finally spending the huge cash pile he built at Berkshire Hathaway businessinsider.comBerkshire Hathaway, Under a New CEO, Starts to Spend Its Cash Pile WSJBerkshire Hathaway buys $10 billion in Alphabet stock and repurchases $4.5 billion in shares fortune.comBerkshire earnings rose last quarter and CEO Greg Abel is starting to deploy Buffett's massive cash hoard CNBCGreg Abel finally puts Buffett’s cash pile to work ft.com
- 16 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 3:10am -
newWeek Ahead: Soft CPI to Follow Disappointing US Jobs Report - Forex Factory
Week Ahead: Soft CPI to Follow Disappointing US Jobs Report Forex FactoryHow the weak jobs report could make inflation harder to manage CNNMarkets News, Aug. 7, 2026: S&P 500 Closes at Record High as Stock Market Posts Best Week Since April; SpaceX Shares Soar InvestopediaWhy the upcoming CPI report is a bigger event than last week’s jobs data Investing.com IndiaU.S. Lost 23,000 Jobs in July, While Unemployment Ticked Lower WSJ
- 18 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 1:11am -
newQ1 Results Highlights: Delhivery Profit Drops 65%, ABFRL Posts Rs 215-Crore Loss, Ceigall India Bottom Line Up - NDTV Profit
Q1 Results Highlights: Delhivery Profit Drops 65%, ABFRL Posts Rs 215-Crore Loss, Ceigall India Bottom Line Up NDTV ProfitSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 20 hours ago 8 Aug 26, 10:55pm -
newTrump Tariff Refunds Just Topped $100 Billion, and These Companies Are Receiving Some of the Largest Checks - Forex Factory
Trump Tariff Refunds Just Topped $100 Billion, and These Companies Are Receiving Some of the Largest Checks Forex FactoryTrump administration refunds $100bn in tariffs struck down by Supreme Court Al JazeeraThe feds are issuing tariff refunds to big companies, but you still shouldn’t expect a check Qatar TribuneMultiple A-share companies: Received U.S. tariff refunds 富途牛牛Tariff Refunds Hit $100B: How to Process Yours Global Atlanta
- 21 hours ago 8 Aug 26, 10:23pm -
newFor medium- to long-term investors seeking sustainable growth: 5 large- and mid-caps with upside potential - The Economic Times
For medium- to long-term investors seeking sustainable growth: 5 large- and mid-caps with upside potential The Economic TimesWhat is a 'Dystopian Nightmare'? The psychology behind the viral trend The Economic TimesBrokerage Highlights 10 Blue-Chip Stocks Including TCS and HDFC Bank, Citing Up to 49% Potential Upside - Revenue Estimate Trend dars.gov.et3 Indian Mid Cap Stocks Riding Infrastructure And Energy Demand simplywall.st9 Nifty 500 stocks with up to 50% upside potential: Do yo…
- 21 hours ago 8 Aug 26, 10:22pm -
newAffordable housing stock shrinks, premium home inventory jumps 43%: Report - The Times of India
Affordable housing stock shrinks, premium home inventory jumps 43%: Report The Times of IndiaIndia’s unsold home inventory is piling up in premium segments: Report The Economic TimesLuxury Real Estate Inventory Build-Up A Concern Despite Stable Financing Conditions, Says Knight Frank Outlook MoneyWhy India's premium and luxury homes going unsold? NewsBytesUnsold Housing Inventory Rises 4% To 5.26 Lakh Units Across Eight Cities: Knight Frank BW Businessworld
- 21 hours ago 8 Aug 26, 9:53pm -
newIndia aims to see electric air taxis fly by 2028, testing to gather pace next year: Union Civil Aviation M - The Economic Times
India aims to see electric air taxis fly by 2028, testing to gather pace next year: Union Civil Aviation M The Economic TimesB'luru-based Sarla Aviation gets India’s 3rd electric air taxi approval | 'Testing is expected to begin next year' | Inshorts InshortsIndia eyes eVTOL taxis by 2028, testing next year NewsBytesSarla Aviation scales urban air mobility with Siemens Xcelerator Aviation World MagazineAAV News in Brief 06 August 2026 Asian Aviation
- 22 hours ago 8 Aug 26, 9:02pm -
newI spy with my smart glasses - The Times of India
I spy with my smart glasses The Times of IndiaUK Theatres, Clubs Ban Meta Smart Glasses Due To Privacy Concerns NDTVMeta Smart Glasses Face Calls for Bans Across Europe Over Privacy Concerns PetaPixel‘Don’t be a creep’: The privacy debate behind a pair of glasses Nine.com.auKmart's Smart Glasses have sold out. Their popularity pushed a national privacy probe SBS
- 24 hours ago 8 Aug 26, 7:27pm -
Techie explains why even ₹50 LPA may fall short in Bengaluru: ‘You can never become rich here’ | Trending - Hindustan Times
Techie explains why even ₹50 LPA may fall short in Bengaluru: ‘You can never become rich here’ | Trending Hindustan TimesMan Says Even Rs 50 Lakh Salary May Not Make You Rich In Bengaluru NDTVBengaluru bachelor reveals he spent Rs 12 lakh in 2 years on living expenses The Economic TimesB'luru woman's take on young people's lifestyle sparks debate | Tap to know more | Inshorts InshortsRs 50 LPA in Bengaluru not enough to get rich? Techie sparks debate India Today
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 7:02pm -
India warned Diageo that its whisky's 'matured in American oak casks' claim was misleading - Reuters
India warned Diageo that its whisky's 'matured in American oak casks' claim was misleading ReutersFSSAI warned Diageo that its whisky's 'matured in American oak casks' claim was misleading The HinduOld Monk is the Word of the Week: Why India’s most favourite rum is now facing a ban FirstpostBombay High Court to examine whether major liquor companies can resume sale after FSSAI prohibition Bar and BenchMcDowell's, Antiquity Blue, Old Monk banned in India? Know why FSSAI flagged thes…
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 6:50pm -
Upcoming Mahindra Vision S Spied In Bengaluru Ahead Of Debut - RushLane
Upcoming Mahindra Vision S Spied In Bengaluru Ahead Of Debut RushLaneMahindra Vision S Spied in Bengaluru Ahead of Debut – Production-Ready SUV Gets ADAS, Rear Spare Wheel AutopunditzSoon To Debut Mahindra BE 07 Rendered: BE 6 But More Practical? CarWaleUpcoming Indian SUV To Get Mercedes-Like Features – Launching Soon MotorOctaneMahindra BE 07 Spied: Triple-Screens CONFIRMED! CarDekho
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 5:52pm -
Mahindra Sales July 2026 – Scorpio Leads as Dispatches Cross 60,000 Units; SUVs Grow 20% YoY - Autopunditz
Mahindra Sales July 2026 – Scorpio Leads as Dispatches Cross 60,000 Units; SUVs Grow 20% YoY AutopunditzMahindra Sales Breakup July 2026 - Scorpio, Thar, XUV3XO, Bolero, XUV7XO, XEV 9S RushLaneTractor sales grew 28% in July on better monsoon, rural demand thehindubusinessline.comM&M Reports July Total Auto Sales Of 103,860 Units and Tractor Sales Of 34,420 Units SahiIndia July tractor sales jump 28% to 117,349 units NewsBytes
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 5:24pm -
Not Skynet — yet: Four AI firms, multiple escape routes, and a debate about how close human intelligence is | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Not Skynet — yet: Four AI firms, multiple escape routes, and a debate about how close human intelligence is | Hindustan Times Hindustan TimesUPSC Mains Current Affairs for 8 August 2026 Vajiram & RaviShould AI labs be treated like the owners of dangerous animals? The EconomistThird-party cyber evaluations involving OpenAI models OpenAIIncident Report: unsanctioned agent behaviour during cyber testing The AI Security Institute (AISI)
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 5:12pm -
540-Degree Camera & Level-2 ADAS: What Mahindra Really Added to the Scorpio N Facelift's Safety Kit - CarDekho
540-Degree Camera & Level-2 ADAS: What Mahindra Really Added to the Scorpio N Facelift's Safety Kit CarDekho2026 Mahindra Scorpio N Facelift Launched At Rs 13.69 Lakh CarDekho2026 Mahindra Scorpio N vs Thar Roxx: Top variants compared Autocar IndiaIconic Automobiles launches enhanced Mahindra Scorpio-N The Arunachal TimesRefreshed Mahindra Scorpio N Starts Reaching Showrooms CarWale
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 5:01pm -
Why NBFC gold loans are growing nearly 70% despite tighter RBI regulations - The Times of India
Why NBFC gold loans are growing nearly 70% despite tighter RBI regulations The Times of IndiaNBFC gold loan growth touches 69.3% in June, industry credit moderates The Indian ExpressNBFC credit rises 14.4% in June 2026, led by retail lending thehindubusinessline.comGold loan repayment option: Choose based on cash flow, not loan eligibility Business StandardNBFC Gold Loans Jump 69% in June 2026, Fastest Growth Rediff MoneyWiz
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 4:59pm -
IPO-bound Cult founder Rishabh Telang accused of forging co-founder’s signatures; company calls charges... - Moneycontrol.com
IPO-bound Cult founder Rishabh Telang accused of forging co-founder’s signatures; company calls charges... Moneycontrol.comCult Founder accused by co-founder of forging signature, giving him no money for his 50% stake | Cult merged with CureFit into Cult.fit in 2016 | Inshorts InshortsIPO-Bound Cult.fit’s Rishabh Telang Denies Forgery Allegations By Deepak Poduval Inc42Cult.fit Heads Towards An IPO But Finds Itself Dealing With A Serious Co Founder Allegation inventiva.co.in
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 4:21pm -
Gold price jumps as reopening of Strait of Hormuz buzz dents US Fed rate-hike hopes. Is it the right time to buy gold? - livemint.com

- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 4:13pm -
Ardee Industries IPO Allotment Status Online - IPO Watch
Ardee Industries IPO Allotment Status Online IPO WatchArdee Industries IPO subscribed 133.66 times Business StandardArdee Industries IPO subscribed nearly 139 times; fourth-highest of CY26 in number of applications Moneycontrol.comArdee Industries IPO Subscribed 133.66x on Final Day Rediff MoneyWizIndia IPO Daily Market Updates | 8th August 2026 GMP, Date, Price Band & Review IndiaIPO
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 3:40pm -
Rs 18 Lakh SUV Now Gets Cheaper By Rs 3.5 Lakh - MotorOctane
Rs 18 Lakh SUV Now Gets Cheaper By Rs 3.5 Lakh MotorOctaneTata Curvv EV benefits in August 2026 go up to Rs 3.35 lakh Autocar IndiaTata Motors offers festive benefits of up to ₹2.25 lakh on ICE and EVs HT AutoTata Discounts Aug 2026 Up To Rs 3.35 L - ICE and EVs RushLaneTata Motors introduces Onam offers of up to ₹2.25 lakh, launches three special editions ET Auto
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 3:12pm -
3 Upcoming Royal Enfield Himalayan Bikes Launch Confirmed in India - BikeAdvice
3 Upcoming Royal Enfield Himalayan Bikes Launch Confirmed in India BikeAdviceRoyal Enfield Himalayan 440 launch next month? Team-BHPRoyal Enfield Motoverse 2026 Dates Announced: Himalayan 750, Interceptor 750 And More Expected ZigWheels.com7 Premium Yet Affordable Adventure Motorcycles Launching Soon: Norton Atlas 585 To Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 CartoqRoyal Enfield Himalayan 440 launch likely in September 2026 Autocar India
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 3:02pm -
Maruti Discounts August 2026 Up To Rs 1.55 Lakh - Victoris, Swift, Baleno, G Vitara - RushLane
Maruti Discounts August 2026 Up To Rs 1.55 Lakh - Victoris, Swift, Baleno, G Vitara RushLaneMaruti Victoris gets up to Rs 1.35 lakh discount in August 2026 Autocar IndiaMaruti Suzuki NEXA Offers August 2026: Up to ₹1.55 Lakh Benefits on Invicto AutopunditzMaruti Suzuki Arena Cars Get Discounts Of Up To Rs. 1.35 Lakh In August 2026 Gaadiwaadi.comBenefits of Up To Rs 1.3 Lakh On Maruti Nexa Cars In August 2026 GaadiFy
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 2:59pm -
New Bajaj Pulsar N160 SS Reaches Dealer Showroom - First Deliveries Start - RushLane
New Bajaj Pulsar N160 SS Reaches Dealer Showroom - First Deliveries Start RushLaneBajaj Pulsar N160 S and N160 SS Launched from Rs. 1.34 Lakh BikeWaleNew Bajaj Pulsar 150 Details Leaked Ahead Of Launch NDTVNew Bajaj Pulsar 150 reaches dealerships ahead of launch HT AutoBajaj Pulsar N160 SS vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V: Price and spec comparison Autocar India
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 1:46pm -
Canada’s PSP Investments weighs $1.5 billion sale of India roads - The Economic Times
Canada’s PSP Investments weighs $1.5 billion sale of India roads The Economic TimesSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 1:21pm -
Indian billionaire families to host $5M wedding celebration in Nha Trang - VnExpress International
Indian billionaire families to host $5M wedding celebration in Nha Trang VnExpress International
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 1:08pm -
Mukul Agrawal’s winning picks: 9 stocks rallied over 50% in CY26; one fresh Q1 addition - The Economic Times
Mukul Agrawal’s winning picks: 9 stocks rallied over 50% in CY26; one fresh Q1 addition The Economic Times
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 1:07pm -
Vedanta and Infosys among 5 stocks with highest dividend yield. Check details - The Economic Times
Vedanta and Infosys among 5 stocks with highest dividend yield. Check details The Economic TimesIndian Oil Stock And Other High Yield Indian Shares For Higher Rates simplywall.st3 Indian Stocks For Reliable Dividend Income When Markets Keep Shifting simplywall.st3 Indian Dividend Stocks With Yields Above 5% Worth A Closer Look simplywall.stHigh dividend yield stocks: Vedanta, Coal India among 15 largecap stocks with high dividend yields. Do you own any? The Economic Times
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 12:51pm -
Audi To Launch 3 New Locally Assembled Models In India - Gaadiwaadi.com
Audi To Launch 3 New Locally Assembled Models In India Gaadiwaadi.comAudi India boss confirms 3 new launches by 2027 Autocar IndiaAudi Confirms Q3, A5, and Q9 for India Launch CarWaleAudi India plans six new car launches in 18 months to revive sales, double luxury market share The Economic TimesAudi India confirms new Q3, A5 and Q9 launches: Targets doubling market share The Times of India
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 12:47pm -
LIC weighing plans to invest in health insurance, fintech: R Doraiswamy, CEO, LIC - The Economic Times
LIC weighing plans to invest in health insurance, fintech: R Doraiswamy, CEO, LIC The Economic TimesWhy is the government offloading stake in LIC? | Explained The HinduBankers unaware, government timed LIC stake sale to max receipts The Times of IndiaWhy did govt hide LIC stake sale details from its advising banks? | Govt raised $3.3 billion from the stake sale | Inshorts InshortsWhere Will LIC Share Price be in the Next 3 Years? Equitymaster
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 12:46pm -
TVS Apache 160 Price Hike August 2026 - 2V and 4V Models - RushLane
TVS Apache 160 Price Hike August 2026 - 2V and 4V Models RushLane
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 12:21pm -
Madhya Pradesh man quits job in Australia due to ‘toxic’ Indian manager: ‘Made my life difficult’ | Trending - Hindustan Times
Madhya Pradesh man quits job in Australia due to ‘toxic’ Indian manager: ‘Made my life difficult’ | Trending Hindustan TimesSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 12:19pm -
Concurrent Gainers: 15 stocks that gain for 5 days in a row - The Economic Times
Concurrent Gainers: 15 stocks that gain for 5 days in a row The Economic Times
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 12:11pm -
Rajeev Thakkar defends PPFAS strategy, says equity opportunities are improving - Moneycontrol.com
Rajeev Thakkar defends PPFAS strategy, says equity opportunities are improving Moneycontrol.comEquity markets have remained range-bound for over 2 years: What PPFAS’ Rajeev Thakkar wants investors to know livemint.comRajeev Thakkar of PPFAS says attributing large AUM for underperformance is 'too kind', recalls worse phase... Moneycontrol.comPPFAS' Rajeev Thakkar defends fund strategy, says equity volatility is the price for higher long-term returns cnbctv18.com‘Want guaranteed re…
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 11:03am -
Reliance Industries, ITC among 10 stocks that saw highest buying by LIC in Q1. See full list - The Economic Times
Reliance Industries, ITC among 10 stocks that saw highest buying by LIC in Q1. See full list The Economic TimesWhat India's biggest investor bought and sold: Inside LIC's June quarter portfolio India TodayLIC’s ₹16 lakh crore money trail: Top stock buys & biggest exits The Economic TimesInside LIC’s Rs 16 lakh crore portfolio: Its biggest stock buys and sells in June quarter The Economic Times
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 11:01am -
Gold Rate Today, August 8: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities - The Indian Express
Gold Rate Today, August 8: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities The Indian ExpressBengaluru Bullion Rates: Gold & Silver Prices Aug 8 Rediff MoneyWizGold rises for fourth day to Rs 1.54 lakh/10g in Delhi; silver remains flat BFSI NewsGold hits Rs 1.50 lakh in futures trade Telangana TodayGold Jumped +₹5,670/10g & Silver Gained +₹12,716/kg: Precious Metals Log Their Biggest Weekly Increase in Months GujaratSamachar English
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 10:44am -
Weekly market wrap: SENSEX gains 405 pts, NIFTY50 up 1% as Hindalco, SBI lead gains; check how broader market fared - Upstox
Weekly market wrap: SENSEX gains 405 pts, NIFTY50 up 1% as Hindalco, SBI lead gains; check how broader market fared UpstoxBroader indices extend gains; these smallcaps gain up to 20% Moneycontrol.comSensex climbs 374 points on buying in Reliance, ICICI Bank; Nifty ends flat The HinduStock mkts post weekly gains as crude prices ease, Q1 earnings improve The Shillong TimesD-Street overcomes CAS pain to post weekly gains The Economic Times
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 10:34am -
Honda Outsources New Car Platform Development To Tata Technologies - RushLane
Honda Outsources New Car Platform Development To Tata Technologies RushLaneHonda outsources new vehicle program to Tata Tech to cut costs Automotive NewsHonda Taps Tata Technologies for New Vehicle Platform Engineering; ICE, Hybrid and EV Models Could Follow AutopunditzHonda outsources new vehicle platform to Tata Technologies Team-BHPHonda partners with India's Tata Group on platform development Nikkei Asia
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 10:05am -
Microsoft's top AI boss has a message for engineers using GitHub Copilot: Your token spend is now being t - The Times of India
Microsoft's top AI boss has a message for engineers using GitHub Copilot: Your token spend is now being t The Times of IndiaMicrosoft makes a controversial decision that changes its AI story thestreet.comMicrosoft moves to limit AI use by its employees ComputerworldMicrosoft introduces employee dashboards and per division AI token budgets NewsBytesToken Consumption Was Never Proof of Productivity. Microsoft Admits the 'Wrong AI Metric' in Internal Memo XenoSpectrum
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 9:59am -
Honda Elevate, City And Amaze Get Benefits Of Up To Rs. 2.45 Lakh - Gaadiwaadi.com
Honda Elevate, City And Amaze Get Benefits Of Up To Rs. 2.45 Lakh Gaadiwaadi.comHonda Elevate discounts in August 2026 go up to Rs 1.79 lakh Autocar IndiaHonda Car Discounts in August 2026: Benefits of Up to ₹2.45 Lakh on Elevate, ₹95,000 on City AutopunditzHonda Car Discounts August 2026: Up to Rs. 2.45 Lakh Off on Elevate, City & Amaze Auto India Daily
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 9:37am -
New Expiry Rules: Why traders must rethink their strategies, explains Shubham Agarwal - Moneycontrol.com
New Expiry Rules: Why traders must rethink their strategies, explains Shubham Agarwal Moneycontrol.comCAS transition to achieve cross-market consistency, boost price discovery mechanism: SEBI ETLegalWorld.comCAS chaos splits Sensex and Nifty: How long will this last? The Economic TimesExplained | 20 minutes that rattled Dalal Street: What changed at market close? Deccan HeraldCAS Explained: Why Nifty Jumped 390 Points Post-Close Value Research
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 8:31am -
India enters elite rocket-engine club as Astrobase unveils 800 kN FFSC engine - Firstpost
India enters elite rocket-engine club as Astrobase unveils 800 kN FFSC engine FirstpostWhat is the significance of India’s first privately built FFSC rocket engine? | Explained The HinduSpace-tech startup Astrobase unveils India’s first privately built FFSC rocket engine ThePrintAstrobase unveils 800kN rocket engine, eyes reusability The Times of IndiaBengaluru startup's rocket engine marks a first: Can it become India's answer to SpaceX's Raptor? Business Today
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 8:11am -
Reliance Jio Cheapest 84 Days 5G Plan in India - TelecomTalk
Reliance Jio Cheapest 84 Days 5G Plan in India TelecomTalkReliance Jio Prepaid Plans in India Starting From Rs 199: The Complete List (August 2026) | Tech News News18Jio 1.5GB Daily Data Plans that Offer Monthly Validity TelecomTalk
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Zee Business

newSukanya Samriddhi Yojana: Can NRI's avail the benefits?
The India Post website mentions that the individual must not have attained the age of 10 years at the time of opening the account.
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newDiversified NBFCs set for stronger FY27 growth amid resilient asset quality
Gold finance emerged as an important growth area for lenders, while vehicle financing continued to benefit from established franchises in commercial vehicles and rural mobility.
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newSensex could target 79,700, Nifty eyes 25,200, analysts expect
Analysts said the 78,800–79,000 zone will be the immediate resistance area to watch in the coming sessions.
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newDomestic growth, capital inflows likely to support markets despite foreign investors' weak equity exposure
Jefferies research report said the more encouraging signal is coming from the domestic economy, with bank credit growth accelerating to 17-18 per cent year-on-year, the highest level in more than a decade.
- 8 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 10:47am -
Middle East conflict pushes gold prices higher in India
Lower US Treasury yields have also contributed to the rise, as they boosted demand for gold as a safe-haven asset.
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 6:48pm -
SCI launches $720-million global tender for six cellular container vessels
SCI's global tender for six container ships is aimed at encouraging domestic shipbuilding while allowing Indian yards to compete with international shipbuilders.
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India's resilient economy to support markets amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty
SEBI's annual report cited the IMF's projection of 6.5 per cent growth for India in 2026-27, compared with global growth of 3.1 per cent.
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Global tech companies announce over 1.63 lakh layoffs since the start of 2026
According to a report from TradingPlatforms, nearly 88.6 per cent enterprise software layoffs this year have occurred at US-based companies, with 11,792 of the 13,308 job cuts recorded globally.
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 3:02pm -
Russia Sanctions Bill may trigger up to 100% US tariffs on India
Bank of Baroda Chief Economist Madan Sabnavis said that India would need to assess its crude imports depending on the outcome of ongoing negotiations with the US.
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 1:37pm -
Google Pay prioritises faster, safer domestic transactions over cross-border payments and remittances
Google Pay is currently not focusing on cross-border payments and remittances and is instead putting significant emphasis on making domestic digital payments faster, simpler and safer, Kunal Rana, Director, Merchant Services, Google Pay, said on Friday.
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NITI Aayog’s new index helps foreign companies choose the right Indian state to invest in
NITI Aayog’s new Investment Friendliness Index provides a comparison of India’s states and Union Territories in the quality of infrastructure, business climate, regulation, institutions and skills, which is expected to help foreign companies to choose a specific location where they can invest based on the available facilities, a report said.
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Honda's next-gen hybrid tech arriving in 2027 with 20% efficiency boost, says Kunal Behl
He said the goal is a roughly 20 percent efficiency improvement alongside lower costs.
- 2 days ago 7 Aug 26, 5:41pm -
MSME business confidence declines for fourth straight quarter, cost and demand pressures weigh: SIDBI
MSME Outlook Survey by the SIDBI said that the latest reading indicated "cautious optimism amid cost pressure and demand concerns," however, the index continued to remain above the expansion threshold across manufacturing, trading and services, indicating resilience among MSMEs.
- 2 days ago 7 Aug 26, 5:17pm -
Govt enabling access to affordable essential medicines, regulating prices: Minister
MoS Anupriya Patel said that under the Amrit initiative of the Department of Health and Family Welfare, affordable medicines are provided for the treatment of cancer, cardiovascular and other diseases, implants, surgical disposables and other consumables, etc, at an average discount of up to 50 per cent on market rates through AMRIT Pharmacy stores set up in number of hospitals and healthcare institutions.
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India's auto sector posts record 3.28 lakh EV retail sales in July: FADA
In the passenger vehicle segment, electric retail sales jumped 83.1 per cent year-on-year to 32,928 units.
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Parliament passes MSME Amendment Bill
The Bill was moved in the Lower House by Minister of MSME. Jitan Ram Manjhi. The new legislation makes it mandatory for Central Public Sector Enterprises to settle all procurement invoices through the Trade Receivables Discounting System to improve cash flows for MSMEs.
- 2 days ago 7 Aug 26, 3:35pm -
Businessman with Rs 500 crore net worth reveals why he wears a Rs 10,000 first copy Rolex watch
Delhi-based entrepreneur Rohan Dhawan shared on LinkedIn that he recently met a businessman wearing what looked like a two-tone Rolex Daytona worth over Rs 25 lakh.
- 2 days ago 7 Aug 26, 3:25pm -
SBI Q1 net profit rises 10.2% to Rs 21,121 crore; asset quality improves
The bank posted a net profit of Rs 21,121 crore for the April-June quarter, compared with Rs 19,160 crore in the corresponding period of the previous financial year (Q1 FY26), according to its stock exchange filing.
- 2 days ago 7 Aug 26, 3:12pm -
PM-KUSUM 2 likely to be rolled out soon, says union minister Pralhad Joshi
PM-KUSUM 2 aims to reduce the farm sector's dependence on diesel and enhance farmers' incomes by providing central subsidies for standalone solar pumps and the solarisation of existing grid-connected pumps.
- 2 days ago 7 Aug 26, 3:04pm -
NSE proposes tighter rules for Authorised Persons, greater broker accountability
Under the proposed framework, individuals seeking to become Authorised Persons will have to meet stricter eligibility requirements, including educational qualifications, work experience, mandatory NISM certifications and minimum net worth requirements.
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Live Mint - Opinion

newIndia’s Unified Payments Interface is public infrastructure and not just another commercial service
This platform is one of India’s most important contributions to the emerging global architecture of digital public infrastructure. Its success came from reducing transaction friction. Here's why it makes eminent economic sense to keep UPI fully free.
- 2 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 5:00pm -
newEuropean carmakers must switch lanes as they step on the pedal for the world’s next billion motorists
While EU automakers have been chasing Chinese customers, other emerging markets lie largely untapped. Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Volkswagen should look beyond that nearly saturated market towards regions like India, Latin America, North Africa and underexplored parts of Asia.
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newFiscal federalism at risk: are Finance Commissions undoing a grand design of the Indian Constitution?
The Constituent Assembly vested extraordinary powers in the Centre on a grand bargain of power-sharing with Indian states. However, the 16th Finance Commission shifts the balance of power to the Centre. Where does that leave India's ethos of fiscal federalism?
- 4 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 3:43pm -
newManu Joseph: Why artificial intelligence may be a better judge of what’s worthy than humans
Too few humans get to decide what’s deserves acclaim and what doesn’t in the world today—but AI can throw decisions open to wide evaluation. As a result, we may discover gems from the self-taught and geniuses from obscure nations.
- 5 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 2:36pm -
newIndia needs a power rebalance: consumers and citizens find themselves hapless much too often
Every economic and technological epoch skewed power equations. But India must address a sharp asymmetry between consumers and corporations on one hand and betwixt citizens and the state on the other—before public frustration boils over.
- 6 hours ago 9 Aug 26, 1:00pm -
US-Iran war throws up a new diplomatic stressor for India
The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, signed on 7 August by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye, threatens to undermine India’s efforts to recast its ties with West Asia, while giving Islamabad a strategic hedge against New Delhi.
- 1 day ago 8 Aug 26, 4:19pm -
AI is now a third wheel in human relationships
Young people are inviting a chatbot into emotional territory to take the easy way out
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Michael Bloomberg: America needs to repeal rather than just suspend a rusty old shipping law
An old law framed to shield the US shipping industry, the Jones Act of 1920, was suspended after the Iran war broke out. That it’s an economic dead-weight is amply clear now that fresh evidence is in. So why not jettison it for good?
- 2 days ago 7 Aug 26, 3:00pm -
A surge of app lending is pushing Indians into a debt trap as they borrow more to repay old loans
Loans at an annual rate of 36%? It gets even more usurious in some cases as repayments devour the earnings of those who get tempted by easy app credit to fund consumption and repay loans. This market is a house of cards in need of intervention.
- 2 days ago 7 Aug 26, 2:01pm -
It’s time for India’s Unified Payments Interface to fund itself—without burdening people at large
Public infrastructure attracts capital if users are ready to pay fair and transparent usage charges. In the case of NPCI’s UPI too, the user-pays principle should apply. Let the Reserve Bank of India’s e-rupee serve as the country’s digital cash.
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Mint Quick Edit | Questions of legal liability for insults to national honour demand wide deliberation
Indian Parliament amended a law to expand what forms of national honour mustn’t be violated. Its implementation, however, would likely risk causing a conflict of conscience among some folks. On such matters, it’s best to let consensus prevail.
- 3 days ago 7 Aug 26, 7:00am -
Lopsided 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.
- 3 days ago 6 Aug 26, 4:01pm -
AI 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.
- 3 days ago 6 Aug 26, 3:00pm -
Disaster 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.
- 3 days ago 6 Aug 26, 2:00pm -
Employment 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.
- 3 days ago 6 Aug 26, 12:00pm -

How 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.
- 3 days ago 6 Aug 26, 11:16am -
Will 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?
- 3 days ago 6 Aug 26, 7:30am -
Mint 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?
- 4 days 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.
- 4 days 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
- 4 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.
- 4 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.
- 4 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.
- 4 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.
- 4 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.
- 4 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.
- 5 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.
- 5 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.
- 5 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.
- 5 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.
- 5 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.
- 5 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.
- 5 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.
- 5 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.
- 6 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.
- 6 days ago 3 Aug 26, 4:00pm -