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newIran to prioritise Strait of Hormuz passage for vessels that pay fees
Iran will now prioritize ships that pay fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This comes after Tehran reimposed strict military control over the vital shipping lane. Iran cited repeated breaches of trust by the United States regarding a ceasefire agreement. Vessels not paying the new fees will face postponed passage.
- 5 hours ago 19 Apr 26, 12:26am -
newFall in provisions help ICICI Bank's net profit in Q4 FY26
ICICI Bank's net profit rose 9% to Rs 13,702 crore in March 2026, driven by stable loan growth and a significant drop in provisions. Total advances increased 16%, with strong contributions from business banking and rural portfolios. The bank maintained a healthy net interest margin and stable asset quality.
- 11 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 5:53pm -
newDalal Street Week Ahead: Sector rotation signals a need for disciplined approach
Indian markets showed resilience, recovering from early dips to end the week higher. Despite a rebound, a strong resistance zone looms, suggesting the current uptrend might be a pullback within a broader consolidation. Investors are advised to adopt a cautious, stock-specific approach, focusing on protecting gains and avoiding aggressive rallies.
- 14 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 3:25pm -
newAkshaya Tritiya 2026: Gold Vs silver Vs gold stocks. Where should investors put their money this year?
Silver has significantly outperformed gold since last Akshaya Tritiya, delivering a remarkable 160% return compared to gold's nearly 58.7%. While gold remains a stable store of value, silver's demand from key industries fuels its rise, though with higher volatility. Gold jewellery stocks have also seen substantial gains, with domestic sales surging.
- 14 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 2:51pm -
newF&O Talk: Midcaps, smallcaps stage sharp comeback, trade above key moving averages. What's the outlook?
Domestic markets closed higher on Friday, led by consumer and metal stocks, with Nifty and Sensex posting gains. Analyst Sudeep Shah of SBI Securities shared insights on Nifty and Bank Nifty's outlook, highlighting broader market strength and key levels to watch for the upcoming week.
- 14 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 2:47pm -
newBitcoin hits two-month high near $78,000 on easing tensions, technicals point to $84,000 on breakout
Bitcoin surged to a two-month peak near $78,000, buoyed by easing geopolitical tensions and investor confidence. Ethereum also saw gains, with major altcoins like XRP and BNB following suit. Analysts point to key resistance levels for Bitcoin and positive momentum for Ethereum, while regulatory developments and institutional inflows are fueling a healthy market expansion.
- 16 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 1:24pm -
newSo what is the real oil price right now?
The Iran crisis highlights the complex reality of oil pricing, differentiating between physical and financial markets. While financial markets anticipate future resolutions, physical markets reflect immediate scarcity and soaring costs due to disrupted shipping and increased freight expenses, leading to significant price disparities globally.
- 17 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 12:37pm -
Exporters seek removal of cap on interest subvention
Indian exporters are calling on the government to lift the cap on interest subvention. They state current support is insufficient to counter rising global trade uncertainties. The Federation of Indian Export Organisations believes the subsidy scheme needs revision. This aims to provide more substantial relief to businesses facing higher borrowing costs and fluctuating export demand.
- 1 day ago 17 Apr 26, 11:50pm -
China's expanding surveillance state and crackdowns draw global scrutiny
Concerns grow over China's global surveillance technology and repression of Uyghurs. The World Uyghur Congress highlighted these issues. Activists marked 36 years since the Baren Uprising, a key moment of Uyghur resistance. Demonstrations called for justice. China's new economic security framework also raises global unease.
- 8 days ago 11 Apr 26, 3:56pm -
Macro buffers to help India tide over Gulf crisis: World Bank
India's economic growth for FY27 is projected at 6.6 percent. The World Bank notes potential risks from the Gulf conflict impacting global energy prices. However, India's economy is strong, supported by reserves and low inflation. Growth is expected to average 7.1 percent from FY28 to FY29. Boosting private sector growth is key for job creation and achieving Viksit Bharat.
- 9 days ago 10 Apr 26, 12:41am -
Dragon does a Trump 'China made efforts to stop war'
China has stated it made "own efforts" to push for a ceasefire between the US and Iran, following reports of its pivotal role in brokering a two-week pause in hostilities. Foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning detailed Beijing's diplomatic engagements aimed at deescalating regional tensions and achieving long-term stability.
- 10 days ago 9 Apr 26, 1:03am -
RBI holds repo rate, flags supply chain risks to inflation & growth
The Reserve Bank of India maintained its key policy rate at 5.25% due to ongoing West Asia tensions, warning of supply chain disruptions impacting inflation and growth. Projections for GDP and inflation remain within targets, though geopolitical uncertainty poses downside risks. Markets reacted positively to the news.
- 10 days ago 9 Apr 26, 12:50am -
How Iran plans to tax oil tankers passing through Strait of Hormuz
Iran is reportedly tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz. Oil tankers may face cryptocurrency transit fees and detailed checks. This move aims to monitor vessel movements during a ceasefire. Shipping companies are pausing operations due to warnings. The situation creates a gridlock with hundreds of ships waiting. Access to the strait remains a critical issue in ongoing negotiations.
- 10 days ago 8 Apr 26, 9:56pm -
RBI may keep rates unchanged, focus on rupee stability and bond yields
The Reserve Bank of India is widely expected to maintain interest rates and its policy stance unchanged due to global economic uncertainties, including the US-Israel conflict impacting energy prices and fiscal deficit concerns. Policymakers will closely monitor the rupee's performance and potential capital outflows, with the RBI possibly considering measures to support the currency without an aggressive immediate response.
- 13 days ago 6 Apr 26, 5:50am -
For some around Trump, war on Iran is a Christian calling
Religion is playing a role in the US conflict with Iran. President Donald Trump has met with Christian pastors who offered blessings. Some officials view the conflict as a divine mission. This echoes historical religious wars. Iran's government is also religiously rooted. The US is invoking religious themes in its foreign policy.
- 15 days ago 4 Apr 26, 12:20am -

Food inflation to continue if West Asia war goes on: UN
Global food prices surged in March to their highest point since September, driven by rising energy costs from the West Asia conflict. The UN's FAO warns that prolonged conflict could lead to reduced planting and lower future yields, impacting food supply and prices throughout the year and into the next.
- 15 days ago 4 Apr 26, 12:16am -
Japan to create special cell to push FDI into India
Japan's Foreign Ministry is launching a new center to help Japanese companies invest in India. This initiative aims to overcome challenges like complex regulations and tax systems. The center will also foster cooperation in AI, startups, and critical minerals. This move supports a goal of 10 trillion yen in private sector investment by 2035.
- 18 days ago 31 Mar 26, 10:57pm -
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman assures fiscal vigil amid oil spike
India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is boosting efforts to raise funds and control the fiscal deficit. The government is protecting citizens from rising crude oil prices. Lockdowns are not planned. She urged leaders to avoid spreading rumors. Excise duty on petrol and diesel has been cut to manage domestic inflation and volatility.
- 22 days ago 28 Mar 26, 12:49am -
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.
- 35 days ago 15 Mar 26, 2:11pm -
'Done deal': CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on NDA seat-sharing for Assam polls
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the seat-sharing deal for the upcoming assembly elections is complete. The NDA alliance, including BJP, AGP, UPPL, and BPF, has finalized its contest plan. The state leadership will present the candidate list to Union Home Minister Amit Shah soon. Elections for the 126-member assembly are anticipated in March-April, following a recent delimitation exercise.
- 55 days ago 22 Feb 26, 7:05pm -
Why a 70:30 India-global portfolio makes sense in a changing world, Subho Moulik decodes
As global markets outperform India, diversification is gaining urgency. Subho Moulik explains why a 70:30 India global portfolio improves risk adjusted returns, reduces concentration risk, and provides access to long term global growth themes such as AI, defence, and quantum computing.
- 82 days ago 27 Jan 26, 12:35pm -
Kaynes shares plunge 43% from October peak. Is a tactical rebound on the cards or more pain ahead?
Kaynes has plunged 43.5% from its October peak, with Friday’s 12.5% drop marking the steepest single-day decline. Momentum indicators remain bearish, signaling a risk of further slide toward the year’s low of Rs 3,825. However, being nearly 26% below its 200-day SMA suggests potential mean-reversion, with a contrarian recovery target at Rs 4,541 and downside below Rs 4,300.
- 7 Dec 25, 4:06pm -
Warren Buffett is buying, Michael Burry is shorting: The AI trade splitting Wall Street
Warren Buffett and Michael Burry are taking opposing stances on the AI boom, highlighting investor uncertainty. Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has added a major stake in Alphabet, signaling confidence in the AI-driven growth, while Burry shorts Palantir and Nvidia, criticizing Big Tech accounting practices. Their contrasting positions coincide with transitions in their careers and growing debate over whether AI hype is justified or a bubble.
- 7 Dec 25, 3:09pm -
SoftBank-backed AceVector files updated IPO papers; targets to raise Rs 300 cr via fresh issue
SoftBank-backed digital-commerce ecosystem AceVector Ltd has filed updated draft papers with markets regulator Sebi for an initial public offering (IPO), which will include a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 300 crore.
- 7 Dec 25, 10:45am -
Mcap of five of top-10 most-valued firms surges Rs 72,285 cr; TCS, Infosys biggest winners
The combined market valuation of five of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 72,284.74 crore last week, with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys emerging as the biggest winners.
- 7 Dec 25, 10:37am -
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

newYES Bank logs robust 45 per cent jump in Q4FY26 standalone net profit at ₹1,068 crore
Loan loss provisions declined about 41 per cent y-o-y to Rs ₹188 crore (Rs ₹318 crore)
- 7 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 10:17pm -
newWill push for women’s reservation; Opposition missed historic chance: PM Modi
Modi also launched a sharp attack on Opposition parties, accusing them of opposing the bill and undermining women’s empowerment.
- 7 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 10:15pm -
newThe golden trade is not yet crowded
Ratios, returns favour gold despite recent dip opening buying window for long-term investors
- 7 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 10:12pm -
newDMK follows ‘by the family, for the family’ policy, competing over ‘who will loot more’: PM Modi
Modi also criticised the party over its stand on the women’s reservation bill and alleged anti-women ideology
- 7 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 10:05pm -
newHow benchmark choice changes PMS outperformance
Category-specific indices sharply reduce apparent alpha across most PMS segments
- 7 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 10:00pm -
newBullion Cues: Gold futures, silver futures have hurdles ahead
Retain short with tight stop-loss
- 7 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:55pm -
newWar stress test: Winners & losers in factor investing
MARKET DIVIDE: Quality led, alpha, momentum held up while value and low-volatility lagged
- 7 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:54pm -
newNifty 50, Nifty 500: Dissecting the potential winners and losers amid war and volatility
Given that structural shifts are playing out – inflation entrenched in global economies and their bond yields much higher than in the previous decade, geopolitical situation flaring up, ongoing trade wars — investors should assess the situation before gearing up for bargain huntingPoints to note before one goes bargain hunting in stocks
- 7 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:54pm -
newTrump slams Iran after Strait of Hormuz closure, warns against ‘blackmail’
The short-lived opening had allowed several commercial tankers, including sanctioned vessels, to pass through before maritime conditions deteriorated again
- 7 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:52pm -
newThink. Over the week
- 7 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:50pm -
newWhy you should accumulate Narayana Health stock
Defensive sector, strong growth outlook and reasonable valuations support the stock of Narayana Health
- 7 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:49pm -
newShould you apply for Citius TransNet InvIT IPO? Here’s what the numbers really say
Citius appears to be a reasonably priced road InvIT with a mix of current yield and some visible growth levers. The starting portfolio has scale, improving margins, decent geographic spread and a pipeline of future HAM acquisitions
- 7 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:48pm -
newFinancial security in the age of job volatility
Personal accounts expose the reality of fragile finances and reveal how income disruptions are forcing a rethink of financial preparedness
- 7 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:46pm -
newHow to stay financially afloat when your paycheque suddenly stops
Venkateswaran Muthukrishnan, Partner, Marina Wealth, on practical steps — from building an emergency corpus to managing EMIs and investments — to help households navigate such sudden income disruptions
- 7 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:45pm -
newIndex Outlook: High hopes
Any intermediate dips will be short-lived
- 7 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:40pm -

newUS Market Outlook: Bourses break a barrier
The surge last week strengthens momentum and opens door for more rise
- 7 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:39pm -
newWho Am I? April 19, 2026
Are you an avid investor? How well do you know corporate India?
- 7 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:39pm -
newMastering Derivatives: Permitted lot size and options trading
It indicates the number of shares that must be exchanged between the long and the short option holders
- 8 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:38pm -
newCrude Check: Oil futures might see a minor rebound
Downside risk remains
- 8 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:38pm -
newF&O Tracker: Short covering in Nifty futures, Nifty Bank futures
Easing FII bearish bets and supportive derivatives data indicate scope for further upside
- 8 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:34pm -
newInsurance Query: Travel insurance for international students
- 8 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:33pm -
newF&O Query: Analysis of Persistent Systems futures and BSE futures
- 8 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:33pm -
newF&O Strategy: Buy Suzlon Energy futures
May contracts are witnessing a steady long build-up
- 8 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:32pm -
newShort Take: Sammaan Capital to exit F&O
Existing contracts for April, May and June will continue to trade till expiry
- 8 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:32pm -
newTech Query: GAIL (India), Force Motors, Coforge, Aditya Birla Real Estate - what is the outlook? Where are these stocks headed?
We zoom in on the prospects of GAIL (India), as also the prospects of three other stocks — Force Motors, Coforge and Aditya Birla Real Estate
- 8 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:32pm -
newBandu’s Blockbusters for April 19, 2026
Guess the stock that will give the best return by next Friday
- 8 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:31pm -
newMovers & Shakers: Stocks that will see action this week
Here is what the charts say about the shares of IRB Infrastructure Developers, PB Fintech and Star Health and Allied Insurance Company
- 8 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:31pm -
newOne Indian vessel crosses Hormuz, four others turn back as IRGC opens fire
Oil tanker Desh Garima appeared to have successfully crossed the Strait on Saturday, ship tracking data showed
- 8 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:19pm -
newHDFC Bank Q4 profit rises 9% to ₹19,221 crore; asset quality improves
Asset quality improved, with NPAs declining, while full-year profit rose 10.9% to ₹74,670 crore
- 8 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:09pm -
newTCS case: accused hid marriage, pressured woman to convert, says complainant
The case involves allegations of coercion, deceitful relationship, and derogatory religious remarks
- 8 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:01pm -
newKiwi cofounder Mohit Bedi steps back from executive role, shifts focus to advisory and investing
In a LinkedIn post on Saturday, Bedi said he will now focus on “personal and family” priorities, while continuing to remain associated with the company as an advisor and long-term shareholder
- 8 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 8:55pm -
new2026 Tamil Nadu polls to end dynasty rule: EPS targets DMK
He said the NDA, led in Tamil Nadu by AIADMK, aims to dislodge what he described as an “anti-people government” and claimed the alliance would win over 210 seats
- 8 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 8:53pm -
newBJP announces ₹5,000 monthly allowance to journalists if it comes to power in Bengal
Speaking at a meet-the-press at the Press Club Kolkata, state BJP President Samik Bhattacharya said the benefit would be extended to all accredited journalists
- 8 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 8:50pm -
newAndhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan undergoes surgical procedure
He has been asked to rest for 7–10 days, with longer recovery care recommended.
- 8 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 8:46pm -
newMEITY constitutes Technology and Policy Expert Committee for AI
The Committee, among other duties, will provide expertise to the AIGEG in relation to AI policy and governance
- 8 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 8:45pm -
newFSSAI says only Ashwagandha roots permitted in nutraceuticals, supplements
The Authority added that the Ministry of Ayush has in its recent letter has also directed Ayush drug and product manufacturers to use only Ashwagandha roots and their extracts and not the leaves, in any form
- 9 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 8:26pm -
newICICI Bank reports 8.5% rise in Q4 net profit amid lower provisions
The private lender’s net profit for the fourth quarter came in at ₹13,701.7 crore, while net interest income was 8.4% higher on year at ₹22,979 crore
- 9 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 8:15pm -
newBJP women leaders march to Rahul Gandhi’s residence, say Opposition denies women’s rights
Police used water cannons and detained several leaders
- 9 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 8:10pm -
newWomen’s reservation bill ‘derailed’, made target of hatred by DMK, Congress: PM Modi
Addressing a rally in Tamil Nadu, he said the bill would have enabled greater representation for women, especially from ordinary families
- 9 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 8:03pm -
newInvestors favour digital gold, ETFs alongside physical buying this Akshaya Tritiya
Analysts say high prices and market volatility are driving this shift toward more flexible, transparent and liquid avenues
- 9 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 7:51pm -
newStrait of Hormuz tension: India protests after ships forced to turn back
The development comes amid rising tensions in the region, with Iran reopening and then reportedly closing the crucial shipping route again after alleging violations by the US
- 9 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 7:40pm -
newMutual Funds returns
As on : Apr 18, 2026
- 10 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 7:30pm -
newCoastal Karnataka’s tech boom: Silicon Beach Program launches ‘BaseCamp’ to boost ecosystem
Silicon Beach Program’s ‘BaseCamp’ initiative enables global companies to establish and scale nano-GCCs or satellite offices in Coastal Karnataka
- 10 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 7:23pm -
newGovt sets up ₹12,980-cr maritime insurance pool
Covers hull, cargo, P&I, war risks
- 10 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 7:20pm -
newQ4 Results Highlights Today: HDFC Bank & ICICI Bank Q4 profit up, Yes Bank profit jumps 44%, Jio Financial Q4 profit dips, Mastek, Bajaj Consumer in focus
Q4 Results Highlights Today, April 18, 2026: Catch latest updates
- 10 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 7:09pm -
newAI is driving shift to autonomous, zero-touch operations: Comviva CEO
- 10 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 6:55pm -
newCitadel Securities looks at prediction markets as trading scales
The entry of players such as Citadel Securities would indicate that prediction markets are gaining greater traction in the finance industry even as legal uncertainties around the business linger
- 10 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 6:39pm -
newMorbi’s ceramic industry restarts on expensive PNG; units raise prices by 40%
While supply constraints appear to have eased, pricing remains a major pain point for manufacturers
- 11 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 6:20pm -
newCabinet nod for continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III till March 2028
The statement added that under the third phase, there will be extension of timeline till March 2028 for completion of roads and bridges in plain areas and roads in hilly areas
- 11 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 6:17pm -
newLupin receives Form 483 after USFDA inspection of Somerset unit
Lupin said it will address the observations within the stipulated timeframe and reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining CGMP compliance across all its facilities
- 11 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 5:52pm -
newIndian ships reverse course in Hormuz strait, vessel tracker says
Earlier, the British military said two gunboats from Iran's Revolutionary Guard opened fire on a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz after Iran said it had reimposed restrictions on the vital waterway
- 11 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 5:40pm -
newCabinet extends PMGSY-III till 2028; outlay raised to ₹83,977 crore
The scheme focuses on upgrading rural road connectivity to link villages with markets, schools and hospitals.
- 12 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 5:27pm -
new2011 bomb attack on RSS-BJP workers: Kerala court sentences 10 CPI(M) cadres, main accused gets 25 years
The attack occurred when a bomb was hurled at a vehicle carrying around 30 workers, injuring nine people
- 12 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 5:19pm -
newKG Builders launches commercial project KG One Global in Chennai’s Adambakkam
The project has an estimated gross development value of ₹220 crore
- 12 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 5:00pm -
newEquities, gold or cash: Where to hide amid the chaos
- 12 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 4:58pm -
newProcedural hitches cast doubt on SC’s relief to West Bengal voters
More than 34 lakh appeals were filed before the appellate tribunals in the State as on April 11
- 12 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 4:57pm -
newIndia approves ₹12,980 crore maritime insurance pool amid rising shipping risks
The move comes as geopolitical tensions, including the Iran conflict, increase risks for maritime trade and drive up insurance premiums for businesses.
- 12 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 4:44pm -
newCabinet approves two rail multitracking projects in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, expanding network by 601 km
Aligned with the PM Gati Shakti plan, the projects aim to improve connectivity, boost freight movement, support industrial growth, and reduce logistics costs while cutting carbon emissions.
- 12 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 4:41pm -
newGodrej Agrovet unveils Disha programme to empower women in agri sector
Implemented with partners like 1M1B Foundation and Ikka Learning Foundation, the programme focuses on bridging the gap between education and formal agri careers while strengthening the pipeline of skilled women professionals
- 13 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 4:31pm -
newRecord 55,000 start-ups recognised by Government in FY26
With the additions in FY26, the number of recognised startups in India has crossed 2.23 lakh as on March 31 2026 and have cumulatively generated about 23.36 lakh direct jobs
- 13 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 4:27pm -

NDTV Business

newBengaluru, Chennai And Hyderabad See 58% Increase In Industrial, Warehousing Space Leasing During January-March Period
Kolkata witnessed a 40% increase in leasing to 0.7 million square feet from 0.5 million square feet.
- 5 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 11:46pm -
newPakistan Returns $2 Billion Owed In Debt To UAE
The insiders said Pakistan has been paying around 6% interest on the amount it owed to the UAE.
- 5 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 11:40pm -
newWhat is Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool? Key Features, Benefits Explained
The new domestic insurance mechanism, backed by a sovereign guarantee, is designed to protect Indian shipping from geopolitical disruptions.
- 5 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 11:39pm -
newLenskart Releases New In-Store Dress Code, Style Guide After Backlash — Check What's Allowed, What's Not
The eyewear retailer says bindis, tilak, hijab, turban, mangalsutra and other cultural or religious symbols are permitted after backlash over an older grooming policy.
- 6 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 11:38pm -
newBuying Gold This Akshaya Tritiya? Here's How to Check Hallmark & Purity Before You Invest
Akshaya Tritiya, also called Akti or Akha Teej, is regarded as one of the most auspicious days in both the Hindu and Jain calendars.
- 6 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 11:37pm -
new'Can't Blackmail Us': Trump Warns After Tehran Shuts Hormuz, Claims Iran Talks Going 'Very Good'
US President says Washington is taking a "tough stand" even as talks with Tehran continue; hints at fresh announcement later in the day
- 6 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 11:37pm -
new'Fight For Women Has Been Stalled': PM Modi Attacks Opposition For Blocking Women's Bill
Fight for empowering India's women has been stalled due to selfish politics of opposition parties, said PM Modi in his address to nation.
- 6 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 11:34pm -
newUS-Israel-Iran War News Updates: US Military Preparing To Board Iran-Linked Ships In Coming Days Says Report
US President Trump stated the blockade will continue until Iran agrees to a deal, while Iran views the blockade as a ceasefire violation.
- 6 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 11:33pm -
newCentre Expects Limited Damage To Agriculture From El Nino
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), has forecast below-normal monsoon rainfall this year at around 92% of the long-period average.
- 6 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 11:30pm -
newMMRDA Inks Shareholder Agreement With Raigad-Pen Growth Centre Over Integrated Township Project
Key features of the project include its proposed development as a smart city, expansion in Pen taluka of Raigad district, and connectivity to major port areas.
- 6 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 11:25pm -
newRay Dalio Warns US-Iran Conflict May Be Part Of 'Early Stages Of World War'
Ray Dalio said that what is happening today is not a single war but a series of connected global conflicts that resemble past world wars.
- 6 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 11:19pm -
newWho Is Kajal Meena? IIT Graduate, 2024 RAS Topper Arrested In Rs 60,000 Bribery Case
Kajal Meena is an engineering graduate from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi. She had earlier worked in central government departments.
- 6 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 11:04pm -
newHormuz Chaos, Lebanon Clashes Dent Trump Peace Deal Hopes
Earlier in the day, Iran denounced the US for continuing its naval blockade until a deal is signed, calling it maritime "banditry."
- 6 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 10:42pm -
newQ4 Results Updates: HDFC, ICICI Beat Dividend Estimates, Yes Bank Leads Profit Surge On Loan Growth
Q4 Results Live Updates: India's leading private banking majors — HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Yes Bank declared their March quarter results for FY26 today. The lenders have broadly topped Bloomberg estimates in terms of profit, interest income and dividend payouts.
- 7 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 10:26pm -
newIPL 2026: ‘Killer Miller’ Redeems Himself With Last-Over Heroics vs RCB — Watch
The dramatic finish handed Gujarat Titans an unlikely victory, leaving David Miller shocked and ruing his judgment.
- 7 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 10:24pm -

newSanjiv Goenka Opens Up on Social Media Scrutiny and Viral Videos Involving Rishabh Pant
Sanjiv Goenka clarified that a widely circulated interaction with Rishabh Pant was not a scolding, adding that the moment was misread due to misunderstandings of his natural way of speaking.
- 7 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 10:23pm -
newKyiv Shooting: Gunman Kills At Least Five Before Police Shoot Him Dead In Supermarket Siege
The full extent of the injuries remains unclear, and authorities have not yet provided additional details on the condition of those wounded.
- 7 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:43pm -
newIPL 2026 Points Table: David Miller Redeems Himself With Last-Over Heroics, Helps DC Beat RCB
The South Africa middle order batter hit two sixes and a four in the last over as he made up for the mistake against Gujarat Titans. The victory helped DC climb to four place on the IPL points table.
- 8 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:36pm -
newHDFC Bank's Bhavesh Zaveri Retires As Executive Director — 'Contributed Greatly In Leadership'
The 59-year-old had been associated with HDFC Bank for the past 28 years, having joined the organisation in 1998.
- 8 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:25pm -
newBengaluru: BESCOM Bills Set To Rise From May — Here's What Consumers Need to Know
Consumers will be charged an additional 56 paise per unit of electricity consumed. The amount will be recovered in instalments over the financial year 202627 through monthly electricity bills.
- 9 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 8:19pm -

IBN

newIndian Rupee Vs UK Pound: See How Far Rs 100 Can Take You In London
Indian Rupee vs UK Pound, how Rs 100 compares to 1 pound in real life, exploring purchasing power and cost of living in India versus expensive London
- 11 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 6:30pm -
newIndian Rupee Vs Euro: What Rs 1000 Actually Feels Like In Europe
Indian Rupee vs Euro shows how Rs 1000 converts to 11 to 12 euros but buys far less in Europe, highlighting stark differences in cost of living and value
- 12 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 5:30pm -
newWhy Elon Musk’s ‘Universal High Income’ Idea Is Sparking Debate In The AI Era
Elon Musk promotes Universal High Income to offset AI job losses, claims no inflation risk, critics say it ignores human need for purpose amid rising AI driven layoffs
- 12 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 5:07pm -
newICICI Bank Q4 Results: Net Profit Rises 9.28%; Recommends Rs 12 Final Dividend Per Share
ICICI Bank reports March quarter net profit of 14755 crore rupees up 9.28 percent from 13502 crore a year earlier
- 12 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 4:42pm -
newHDFC Bank Q4 Results 2026: Net Profit Rises 10.9%, Announces Rs 13 Final Dividend
HDFC Bank Q4 FY26 profit rose 10.9 percent to Rs 19.12 billion, NII up 3.2 percent, CAR at 19.7 percent, dividend totals Rs 15.5 per share, asset quality remains stable
- 14 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 3:09pm -
newYES Bank Q4 Results: Profit jumps 45% To Rs 1,068 crore, Asset Quality Improves
YES Bank Q4FY26 net profit rose 44.7 percent to Rs 1,068 crore, asset quality and margins improved, deposits and advances grew.
- 14 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 2:57pm -
new2% DA Hike For January 2026 Cleared: How Much Salary Hike Will Central Govt Employees Receive?
Union Cabinet approves 2 percent Dearness Allowance and Relief hike from 58 to 60, effective January 2026, aiding over 1 crore staff and pensioners with modest income gains
- 15 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 1:55pm -
newCabinet Clears 2% DA Hike For Central Government Employees, Pensioners
Cabinet approves 2 percent dearness allowance hike for central government employees and pensioners.
- 16 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 1:37pm -
newGovt Drops Plan To Mandate Aadhaar App Pre-Install On Smartphones After Industry Pushback
India drops plan to mandate Aadhaar app pre installation on smartphones after pushback from Apple, Samsung and industry over privacy, security and cost concerns
- 16 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 1:10pm -
newChild Education, Hostel Allowance Limits Hiked: Salaried Parents Can Claim Up to Rs 2.88 Lakh Tax Exemption
Government sharply raises tax free child education and hostel allowances, but only salaried parents under the old tax regime.
- 16 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 12:53pm -
newAI Impact: 73,000+ Tech Workers Fired By 95 Companies In Just 4 Months Of 2026
In early 2026, 95 tech firms including Amazon and Meta cut over 73000 jobs, AI driven automation and cost cutting fuel layoffs, experts warn of major white collar job losses
- 17 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 11:57am -
newWhat Is New York City’s ‘Pied-à-Terre’ Tax and Does India Have Anything Similar?
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes a pied a terre tax on vacant luxury homes over 5 million to raise revenue, experts compare it to India's tax on notional rent for third houses
- 17 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 11:45am -
newFact Check: Can You Exchange Old Rs 500, Rs 1000 Notes Now? What Govt Says
PIB debunks fake reports claiming RBI allows exchange of old 500 and 1000 rupee notes, says no new guidelines issued, urges public to rely on RBI site and verify messages
- 19 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:42am -
newAkshaya Tritiya 2026: Date, Muhurat, Gold Buying Guide And Investment Tips
Akshaya Tritiya is a great opportunity to invest in gold. Whether new or seasoned, gold symbolises wealth and prosperity.
- 20 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:30am -
newAre Banks Open Or Closed Today, Saturday, April 18? Check Bank Holidays This Month
Banks in India are open on Saturday April 18 as it is the third Saturday, branches operate as usual, digital services remain available, unions still seek a five day week
- 20 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:21am -

newMeta Layoffs: 8,000 Employees To Be Hit In First Phase Starting May 20, More Cuts Ahead
Meta will cut about 10 percent of its global staff, around 8000 jobs, starting May 20, with more layoffs likely in 2026 as it shifts spending toward artificial intelligence
- 21 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 8:09am -
Jio Financial Services Q4 Net Profit Dips 14% To Rs 272 Cr; Declares Dividend
Jio Financial declared a dividend of Rs 0.60 per equity share of Rs 10 each for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
- 1 day ago 17 Apr 26, 10:05pm -
Investors Add Rs 44 Lakh Crore In 2 Weeks As Sensex Jumps 6,800 Points; Midcaps & Smallcaps Outperform
Nifty Smallcap 100 gains 10.60%; top gainers in two weeks are Ola Electric, Gallant Ispat, Angel One, Aditya Infotech, and Jaiprakash Power Ventures.
- 1 day ago 17 Apr 26, 5:11pm -
Stock Market Close: Sensex Jumps 505 Points, Nifty Ends Above 24,300 Amid Rising US-Iran Peace Hopes
Nifty 50 and Sensex closed higher on Friday as investors positioned themselves ahead of the upcoming US-Iran talks scheduled over the weekend
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 3:42pm -
Wipro Rs 15,000-Crore Share Buyback Explained: How Much Profit Can Small Investors Make?
Wipro’s share buyback may appear lucrative at 1st glance, but gains for investors are likely to be much lower than headline numbers suggest
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 3:05pm -
Opening A PPF Account Now? Your Money Might Stay Locked Longer Than 15 Years
The maturity period in a Public Provident Fund (PPF) is calculated from the end of the financial year in which the first deposit is made, not from the date the account is opened.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 3:03pm -
Govt Clears Gold, Silver Imports; DGFT Issues Fresh List of 15 Banks Till March 2029
According to the notification dated April 17, 2026, the revised list for import of gold and silver takes effect from April 1, 2026, and will remain valid up to March 31, 2029.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 2:23pm -
Small-Cap Index Jumps 13%, Beats Nifty 50 In April: Should You Chase The Rally?
The small-cap segment of the Indian stock market has been witnessing strong momentum, supported by improving sentiment
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 1:20pm -
India’s Top Import Commodities In FY 2025-26: Crude Oil Continues To Dominate
With total imports nearing $775 billion in FY26, petroleum, electronics, and gold emerged as key contributors.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 12:45pm -
Jefferies Says Gold Enters Consolidation Phase After Rally: Should You Buy Now, Wait Or Start SIP?
Brokerage firm Jefferies says demand momentum has started moderating after a strong surge, indicating that prices may now stabilise or move in a range. Here's what you should do:
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 12:29pm -
Tata Motors Marks 10 Lakh Commercial Vehicles Milestone At Lucknow Plant
The landmark achievement commemorates over 35 years of Tata Motors' presence in Uttar Pradesh, highlighting its contribution to industrial excellence.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 12:28pm -
Flights At Risk? How The Iran Oil Crisis Could Force Route Cuts And Push Airfares Higher
The impact is extending beyond fuel costs into how airlines plan and operate networks. Travellers may need to brace for more than just higher ticket prices as the crisis unfolds
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 12:23pm -
Cigarette Stocks Rally: ITC, Godfrey Phillips, VST Surge Up To 15% After Strong Q4
Cigarette stocks were in focus on April 17 after VST Industries reported a sharp 120% year-on-year jump in net profit for the March quarter
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 12:18pm -
Indian Banks Stop Gold, Silver Imports Due To Govt Clearance Delays: Report
Without new imports, India could face shortages, as it is the world's second-largest gold consumer and biggest silver buyer, depending almost entirely on imports to meet demand.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 12:17pm -
Akshaya Tritiya 2026: These Two Nifty 50 Stocks Beat Gold Returns In One Year
While gold has delivered returns of about 62% since April 30, 2025, the Nifty 50 has gained just 0.7% over the same period
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 11:48am -
DA Hike January 2026: NC-JCM Writes To Cabinet Secretary Over Pending DA Revision
The NC-JCM has written a letter to the Cabinet Secretary to intervene and prompt the government to approve the January 2026 dearness allowance (DA) soon.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 11:27am -
Rupee Gains 39 Paise To 92.75: Why Is Indian Currency Rising Against US Dollar?
The Indian rupee gains against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, supported by easing geopolitical tensions, positive domestic equity markets and fresh foreign fund inflows.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 10:35am -
Why India Slipped From Fifth To Sixth Largest Economy Despite Being Fastest-Growing Major Nation?
As per the IMF estimates, India's economy projected at $3.92 trillion in 2025, marginally below the United Kingdom at $4 trillion.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 10:02am -
Wipro Shares Decline 4% Post Q4; Brokerages Divided, Buyback Offers Near-Term Boost
Shares of Wipro, India’s fourth-largest IT services firm, dropped as much as 4% to an intraday low of Rs 202 on the NSE; Should you invest?
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 9:51am -
Gold, Silver Prices Hold Steady: Check 22K And 24K Rates In Your City On April 17
Gold and Silver Rates In India Today, April 17: In Mumbai, the price of 24-carat gold rises to Rs 1,55,580 per 10 grams, while 22k gold is available at Rs 1,42,610 per 10 grams.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 9:34am -
Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings Exits As Streaming Pioneer Hunts For Growth
Reed Hastings, chairman and co-founder of Netflix, is stepping down from the streaming giant he launched nearly three decades ago
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 9:08am -
Engineering Goods, Electronics And More: India’s Top Exports In FY26
As India’s exports touched new highs in FY26, key sectors like engineering goods and petroleum products remained central to trade growth.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 8:40am -
Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Latest Fuel Rates In Major Cities On April 17
Crude prices have been highly volatile in recent days due to ongoing conflict, will petrol, diesel prices be hiked? Check city-wise rate list
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 7:48am -
Wipro Promoters To Join Rs 15,000-Crore Buyback: What It Means For Retail Investors
IT major said its board has approved its largest-ever buyback via tender route, which is expected to be completed in first quarter of FY27
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 7:44am -
Brent Crude Falls To $98 As Trump Signals Progress On Iran Deal Near Day 50 Of War
Brent crude slipped toward $98 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate hovered near $93, partially reversing previous session’s sharp gains
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 7:34am -
Wipro Buyback 2026: IT Major Announces Rs 15,000 Crore Stock Repurchase At Rs 250 Per Share
Wipro announces a Rs 15,000-crore share buyback at Rs 250 per share on April 16, 2026. Check record date, tender offer ratio, premium and eligibility details.
- 2 days ago 16 Apr 26, 5:37pm -
Mark Mobius Dies at 89: Why India Was One Of His Strongest Bets
Veteran emerging markets investor Mark Mobius dies at 89; he saw India on a 50-year rally, said the BSE Sensex could hit 1 lakh, and backed its long-term growth story.
- 2 days ago 16 Apr 26, 5:18pm -
Wipro Q4 Results: Net Profit Falls 1.9% YoY To Rs 3,521 crore, Revenue Up 7.7%, Co Announces Rs 15,000 Crore Buyback
Wipro Q4 Results: On a quarter-on-quarter basis, the IT company's net profit jumps 12.3 per cent and revenue rises 2.9%.
- 2 days ago 16 Apr 26, 5:09pm -
Gurugram Circle Rates Hiked Up To 75% In 2026; Dwarka Expressway, SPR Among Biggest Gainers
In established parts of Gurugram, Sector 15 residential rates may rise 45% to Rs 1,24,700 per sq yard. Sector 25 commercial rates may climb 75% to Rs 2,43,941 per sq yard.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 3:39pm -
Stock Market Highlights: Sensex Pares Losses To Turn Green, Nifty Holds 24,200
Sensex rises 480 points to 78592, Nifty gains 140 points to 24372 in early trade, tracking positive global cues and strong buying in frontline stocks
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 3:32pm -
Suzlon Energy Shares Up 20% In A Month: Why It’s Seen As An ‘Unintended Beneficiary’ Of Iran-US War
Shares of Suzlon Energy have rallied sharply in recent weeks, with JM Financial seeing a further upside of over 30% from current levels
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 2:39pm -
RBI Eases Branch Norms for NBFCs, Allows Expansion Without Prior Approval
RBI allowed non-banking financial companies to open branches without prior approval from the central bank, unless specifically restricted
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 2:28pm -
Looking For Cheap Rent In Hyderabad? Some Areas Offer Homes From Rs 3,000 | Check List
Rent in Hyderabad can start as low as Rs 3,000 in some areas, offering budget-friendly options for students and families. Here’s a look at the city’s most affordable neighbourhoods
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 2:22pm -
Govt Approves First Semiconductor SEZ For Tata Chip Plant At Dholera; Rs 91,000 Crore Investment Planned
The newly notified SEZ has been granted to Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Private Ltd in Gujarat, which plans to invest around Rs 91,000 crore in the project.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 1:53pm -
Top 10 Imports & Exports Of India In FY26: Crude Oil Dominates, Engineering Tops Outbound Trade
India exports hit record 825.26 billion dollars in FY2025-26 up 4.22 percent despite global turmoil, led by engineering and petroleum.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 1:50pm -
FD Returns Are Back In Focus Amid Market Volatility: Should You Pay Attention?
Allocating to fixed income makes sense in the current climate, but execution matters. A laddering strategy helps balance returns and liquidity
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 12:46pm -
Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Jewellers Roll Out Discounts, Gold Rate Lock Offers Ahead Of April 19
Akshaya Tritiya accounts for nearly 15-18% of annual jewellery sales for many brands, underlining its importance as a peak demand period.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 12:43pm -
Bitcoin Tests $75,000 Level As Crypto Consolidates: Is It Right Time To Buy Or Avoid?
As bitcoin consolidates near $75,000, experts say investors should avoid chasing price spikes near resistance levels and instead focus on disciplined allocation.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 11:58am -
Allbirds Stock Skyrockets 582% In A Day On Plan To Pivot From Sneakers To AI
Allbirds Inc., once a high-flying wool sneaker brand, has unveiled a dramatic last-minute pivot to artificial intelligence infrastructure
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 11:57am -
Check Your FASTag Now: NHAI Warns Of Blacklisting Over Wrong Vehicle Numbers
NHAI orders banks to immediately verify FASTag vehicle registration numbers after mismatch complaints, urges users to check and update details ahead of new MLFF tolling system
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 11:52am -
Rs 10,000 SIP to Rs 1 Crore: Here's How Long It Really Takes To Build Long-Term Wealth
A Rs 10,000 monthly SIP may take 22 years to reach Rs 1 crore, but adding 10% annual step-up can shorten journey to 17 years. Here's how you can shorten timeline further to 6 yrs.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 10:52am -
Wipro Dividend History: From Rs 1 To Rs 6: What To Expect In Q4 Results Today
Wipro to announce Q4FY26 results, investors eye dividend and buyback, firm has raised dividends in recent years.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 10:41am -
Wipro Shares In Red Ahead Of Q4 Results Today, Dividend, Buyback Announcement Likely
Wipro Q4 FY26 results on April 16, brokerages see muted quarter, slight sequential profit and revenue growth aided by Harman DTS, margins under pressure.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 10:22am -
HDB Financial Shares Jump Nearly 10% After Q4 Profit Beat; Brokerages Highlight Better Asset Quality
HDB Financial Services shares surged nearly 10% in early trade on Thursday after the company delivered a strong set of Q4 results
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 10:21am -
Minimum Wage Hike May Push Workers Out Of EPFO Net As Rs 15,000 Ceiling Stays Unchanged
The Uttar Pradesh government has increased minimum wages for semi-skilled and skilled workers to above Rs 15,000 in districts such as Ghaziabad and Gautam Budh Nagar from April 1.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 9:59am -
India Slips To 6th In IMF GDP Rankings, Dream Of 3rd-Largest Economy Delayed
IMF data shows India slips to sixth largest economy in 2025 due to rupee depreciation, but is projected to regain fourth place by 2027 and third by 2031
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 9:56am -
LPG, CNG, PNG Prices Today, April 16: Check Latest Rates In Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Other Cities
LPG, CNG, PNG prices today (April 16): Check latest city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and more amid global energy concerns
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 9:33am -
Gold, Silver Prices Rise Today: Check 22K And 24K Rates In Your City On April 16
Gold and Silver Rates In India Today, April 16: In Mumbai, the price of 24-carat gold rises to Rs 1,55,360 per 10 grams, while 22k gold is available at Rs 1,42,410 per 10 grams.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 9:26am -
Veteran Investor Mark Mobius Dies At 89: Why He Was Called the ‘Indiana Jones of Emerging Markets’
Over the years, he authored several books on investing, including The Investor’s Guide to Emerging Markets and Passport to Profits
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 8:28am -
GIFT Nifty Hints At Strong Start; Asian Markets Rise, Wipro In Focus Ahead Of Q4 Results
GIFT Nifty indicates a firm start for Sensex and Nifty as Asian markets gain; Wipro among key stocks in focus ahead of Q4 results today
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 8:16am -

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

newDA hiked by 2%: Salary boost for govt employees - How much more will you take home?
The new DA hike of two per cent is an increase over the existing rate of 58 per cent in the Basic Pay. The hike now takes the Dearness Allowance to 60 per cent.
- 9 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 8:26pm -
newBuying products on low-cost EMIs? Here's how it can burn a bigger hole in your pocket in long run
Lower EMIs mean paying less immediately but losing much in the long run. Here we explain how.
- 10 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 6:55pm -
newTax clearance required every time you leave the country? PIB fact checks viral claim
Under Section 230 (of the Income Tax Act, 1961), tax clearance certificates are not mandatory for all individuals, said PIB
- 10 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 6:48pm -
new‘Wealth isn’t built from leftovers’: CA explains why ₹1.2 lakh monthly salary may still leave you with no savings
A LinkedIn post by a CA discusses how high income does not guarantee wealth, citing lifestyle inflation as a key issue. Many earners struggle to save due to rising expenses, emphasising the need for better financial planning. Details here.
- 11 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 5:56pm -
newPPF investment strategy: How account holders can maximize their returns in the long term? Experts weigh in
The PPF is a popular long-term savings option offering safety, steady returns, and tax benefits. With a current deposit rate of 7.10%, strategies like timing contributions and using spouse accounts can maximize returns, according to experts.
- 13 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 3:43pm -
newI asked ChatGPT what ₹1 crore in my savings account will be worth after 20 years—the answer was baffling…
At 6% inflation, ₹1 crore will lose significant purchasing power over 20 years, equating to roughly ₹31 lakh today. Investing wisely can help maintain value, as leaving money idle in savings accounts risks financial stability due to inflation's impact on real income.
- 14 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 2:55pm -
newWhy most SIP investors fail midway — And how the 7-5-3-1 rule can help you create real wealth
The main challenge in mutual fund SIPs is staying invested long enough to benefit from compounding. The 7-5-3-1 rule emphasises patience, diversification, and emotional discipline to build long-term wealth, showing that staying invested for at least 7 years significantly increases portfolio value.
- 14 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 2:43pm -
newCentre approves 2% hike in DA and DR for central govt employees, pensioners ahead of 8th Pay Commission
The government has approved a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners. Details here.
- 15 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 1:47pm -
newWhat are arbitrage funds? How they work, who should invest, and other details
Arbitrage Funds are low-risk hybrid mutual funds that profit from price differences between cash and futures markets. While minimising risks, these funds are not entirely risk-free and may underperform in bearish markets. Here's all you need to know.
- 16 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 12:41pm -
newPlanning to buy Gold on Akshaya Tritiya? Here’s how to check hallmark and purity of 24K, 22K Gold
With Akshaya Tritiya near, gold buying is set to rise. Buyers must ensure jewelry authenticity using these steps…
- 17 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 12:07pm -
newMutual Fund SIP: Why is making the first crore the hardest thing to do?
The toughest part of building a ₹10 crore retirement fund is reaching the first ₹1 crore, which may take 14 years. However, with compounding and consistent SIP investments, subsequent crores can be accumulated significantly faster
- 17 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 12:03pm -
newHidden cost of delaying investments: Starting SIPs late can kill crores from your portfolio
Starting early in investment significantly impacts wealth creation due to compounding. Aman, investing ₹5000 at 25, accumulates ₹2.75 crore by 60. Delaying investment reduces returns, emphasizing the importance of timing over the amount invested.
- 18 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 11:37am -
newWhy should you pay your credit card bill in full? Here's how banks calculate interest on outstanding amount
Credit cards provide a grace period for interest-free payments if the full amount is repaid by the due date. Paying only the minimum incurs high interest on remaining balances, late fees, and potentially losing the grace period. Details here.
- 18 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 10:55am -
new8th Pay Commission: Will salaries rise to ₹69,000? When will it be implemented? How much arrears will employees get?
The official reference date for the 8th Pay Commission is 1 January 2026. But because the commission has 18 months to submit its final report, it would place the finalisation around mid-2027.
- 20 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:25am -
newAre you dependent on just your salary? Here's how to create multiple income streams to boost your cash flow
Multiple sources of income can include monthly interest, quarterly dividends, quarterly REIT, InvIT distributions, alternative investments, freelance projects, etc.
- 22 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 7:04am -

8th Pay Commission: ₹32,400 to nearly ₹69,000 basic pay? Fitment factor for govt salary hike decoded
8th Pay Commission: Fitment factor is the multiplier that converts old basic pay into revised basic pay. Here's how the minimum basic pay could rise – depending on the various fitment factors demanded by employee unions, and those projected by brokerage firms
- 1 day ago 17 Apr 26, 11:49pm -
Up to ₹2.88 lakh tax relief possible? Child education allowance rules get a boost, who can benefit - Check here
The child education allowance has been raised from ₹100 to ₹3,000 per month per child, while the hostel allowance has gone up from ₹300 to ₹9,000 per month per child. Here's a breakdown of how much one can save on tax, who can claim, other details
- 1 day ago 17 Apr 26, 10:25pm -
National Savings Certificate vs tax-saving FD: Which offers better returns?
While both NSC and tax-saving FDs have a standard 5-year duration, they differ in several key factors, including interest rates and compounding intervals.
- 1 day ago 17 Apr 26, 9:38pm -
Corporate fixed deposits in April 2026: Shriram Finance, Mahindra Finance and 8 others offering high FD rates
As equity markets hit their lowest point in six years, conservative investors are increasingly gravitating toward fixed deposits.
- 1 day ago 17 Apr 26, 8:09pm -
Millions of Indians are investing every year, but not everyone is building wealth — Here’s why
A large share of those new entrants are first-timers. Many came in during a bull run and haven't yet seen a serious correction. That matters, because the biggest threat to their wealth won't be a bad fund, it'll be their own reaction when markets turn.
- 1 day ago 17 Apr 26, 8:07pm -
Why opening a Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana account early helps create a strong financial future for your girl child
Early investment in the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana secures a stronger financial future for a girl child through long-term compounding, tax-free returns and disciplined savings.
- 1 day ago 17 Apr 26, 7:53pm -
PMS or AIF: Where are HNIs finding better risk-adjusted returns?
Studies show that top PMS strategies have generated around 60 basis points of excess return per month over benchmarks. More importantly, roughly 7 out of 10 PMS strategies have beaten their benchmarks. That’s not easy, especially in markets where beating the index itself is tough.
- 1 day ago 17 Apr 26, 7:36pm -
Akshaya Tritiya 2026 date and time: Check muhurat timings to buy gold in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, other cities
In India, people buy gold on Akshaya Tritiya, depending on specific muhurat timings – which vary from one city to another. From Kolkata, Delhi to Mumbai, other cities – we bring you a list of the city-wise timings for Akshaya Tritiya
- 1 day ago 17 Apr 26, 7:32pm -
7 zero-risk govt-backed investment schemes in 2026 for stable income, tax benefits: Check interest rates, features
Secure your future with these government-backed schemes in India that offer stable returns, tax benefits, and predictable income, making them ideal for long-term financial planning in 2026.
- 1 day ago 17 Apr 26, 6:20pm -
Income tax penalties explained: Payment default, underreporting, misreporting—when do 50% and 200% fines apply?
Income tax penalties can occur due to default in tax payments, incorrect reporting of income, and, in some cases, misreporting of income, which is considered a severe issue. Here's when 50% and 200% fines apply.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 3:32pm -
Zero tax on ₹20 lakh CTC? How a smart car lease can cut your tax under the new regime
Smart salary structuring unlocks major tax savings on car leases under the new tax regime, showing how a ₹20 lakh CTC can significantly reduce taxable income and enhance take-home efficiency.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 2:42pm -
Your Cibil score could update faster. Here's what changed
RBI has mandated lenders to report credit data weekly instead of fortnightly to ensure more accurate and ‘fresh’ credit scores. This shift enables faster loan approvals and quicker score recoveries for borrowers but also means defaults are detected much faster.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 2:14pm -
PPF investment: How to build a ₹1 crore corpus at 7.1% and how long it takes
The PPF crorepati reality check shows that disciplined, long-term investing at 7.1% can build ₹1 crore over 25 years, highlighting tax-free compounding, stability, and the need for patience.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 1:05pm -
PPF vs ELSS vs NPS: Where does ₹5,000/month grow the most? 15-year returns compared
PPF, ELSS, and NPS are popular tax-saving investments, differing in structure, eligibility, and returns. Here's the best tax saving option.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 9:21am -
Trump accounts explained: Eligibility, contribution limits, tax benefits for parents
Trump accounts explained: A new savings scheme, referred to as “Trump accounts”, is designed to help families start building wealth for children from birth. Here's how it works.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 8:11am -
Sukanya Samriddhi, provident fund, bank deposits, mutual funds: Compare investments for your child's future
Investing in children's future is crucial for parents, with options like Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, NPS Vatsalya Yojana, and PPF accounts. These plans help build savings for education and healthcare, offering tax benefits and high interest rates, ensuring financial stability.
- 2 days ago 16 Apr 26, 11:02pm -
₹50 lakh retirement corpus: How to invest in SCSS, mutual funds, equities and other assets — CA offers tips
Secure retirement planning can turn a ₹50 lakh retirement corpus into a balanced income engine. Here is how you can blend SCSS, mutual funds, equities and debt for inflation-beating, tax-efficient long-term financial stability.
- 2 days ago 16 Apr 26, 8:50pm -
Asset allocation explained: How to split your investments between PPF, equity and gold for optimal returns
Asset allocation involves distributing investments across various asset classes to manage risk and return. Common categories include fixed-income instruments, equities, and precious metals. Here's what investors should know.
- 2 days ago 16 Apr 26, 7:50pm -
6 reasons why first-time borrowers find it tough to maintain a healthy credit score
First-time borrowers often damage their credit score due to poor awareness, high utilisation and missed repayments, making disciplined financial planning essential for building a strong and sustainable credit profile.
- 2 days ago 16 Apr 26, 6:46pm -
Lumpsum vs SIP: What mutual fund investment will make you more money? Here's which to choose
SIPs and lumpsum are two approaches an investor can take when venturing into mutual funds. Here's a look at how both work, what are the benefits and which you should choose depending on your risk appetite and financial goals.
- 2 days ago 16 Apr 26, 6:10pm -

Live Mint - Companies

newAfter bindi, tilak row, Lenskart releases dress code allowing religious symbols: 'Part of who we are'
Eyewear retailer Lenskart has released a revised in-store style guide affirming that religious and cultural symbols are permitted, following allegations from employees and social media users that earlier guidelines led to penalties during audits.
- 8 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:06pm -
newHDFC Bank senior management backs Keki Mistry to continue as chairman
For the quarter ended March, HDFC bank’s loan growth rose 12% on year to ₹3.17 trillion, higher than 5.4% on year growth witnessed in the previous year. Deposits continued to outpace credit at ₹3.91 trillion, up over 14% on year.
- 8 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 8:57pm -
newSMBC-backed Yes Bank poised for balance sheet expansion: MD Tonse
Yes Bank posted a net profit of ₹1,068 crore for the March quarter, up 44.7% on year.
- 9 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 8:11pm -
newNo impact of West Asia war on portfolio, says ICICI Bank's Batra
ICICI Bank reported a net profit of ₹13,702 crore for the three months through March, up 8.5% as provisions dropped nearly 90% in the same period.
- 10 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 6:47pm -
newMeta layoffs: 8,000 employees likely to be sacked in massive workforce purge on May 20
The Facebook and Instagram owner will lay off about 10 per cent of its global workforce, in that initial round, one of the sources said. Further layoffs are expected in later half of the year
- 11 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 5:49pm -
newJSW Steel, Posco to set up 6 mtpa greenfield plant in Odisha
JSW Steel and South Korea’s Posco Group will form 50:50 joint venture to set up a 6 mtpa steel plant in Odisha
- 15 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 2:22pm -
newReed Hastings scripted his Netflix exit. Founder departures aren’t alway this smooth.
Reed Hastings founded Netflix in 1997 with Marc Randolph. Now he is departing, and founder departures don’t always go this smoothly.
- 16 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 1:37pm -
newBajaj Consumer doubles down on growth brands with ₹500 crore target
Bajaj Consumer Care is betting on a new growth engine beyond its core hair oil franchise, even as inflation squeezes margins.
- 18 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 10:49am -
newTrump labels Reed Hastings a 'SLEAZEBAG', questions why Netflix co-founder stepped down: ‘What was his crime?’
Donald Trump called Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings a ‘SLEAZEBAG’ on Truth Social after his board exit, as Netflix shares fell 9 per cent on a weak second-quarter forecast and Wall Street digested the end of the Hastings era.
- 20 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:34am -
newWho is Srinivas Narayanan? US techie quits OpenAI, plans to return to India to spend time with ‘ageing parents’
Srinivas Narayanan, former CTO of B2B Applications at OpenAI, is leaving the company after three years. He plans to spend time with his aging parents in India before embarking on a new professional journey.
- 20 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:33am -
newFederal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled
Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled
- 21 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 8:25am -
newTCS shares update on Nashik office case: Says Nida Khan 'not an HR', forms oversight panel, calls in Deloitte
TCS has clarified that Nida Khan is not an HR manager, constituted a Keki Mistry-led oversight panel and engaged Deloitte and Trilegal for its internal probe into the Nashik unit case, even as police search for an absconding accused in Thane.
- 22 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 7:20am -
newDeepSeek in talks to raise $300 million at $10 billion valuation, Report says
DeepSeek is in talks to raise at least $300 million at a $10 billion valuation, according to a report, as the Chinese AI startup that shook global markets faces mounting capital demands for its frontier models.
- 23 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 6:03am -
Ex-CEO, ex-CFO of bankrupt AI company charged with fraud
ILEARNINGENGINES-INDICTMENT/:Ex-CEO, ex-CFO of bankrupt AI company charged with fraud
- 1 day ago 18 Apr 26, 12:58am -
Ethiopia Bondholders Start Process to Sue Government Over Defaulted Debt
A group of Ethiopia’s bondholders formally began a process to sue the government over a defaulted $1 billion debt, according to people familiar with the matter.
- 1 day ago 18 Apr 26, 12:28am -

UltraTech Cement capacity tops 200 mtpa, now the largest outside China
About 90 mt capacity came via acquisitions, starting with L&T Cement and expanding through Jaypee, Binani, Century, Kesoram and India Cements
- 1 day ago 17 Apr 26, 9:01pm -
TCS brings back regular salary hikes amid workforce dip, ‘double-digit’ raise for top performers
TCS said that in FY26, it hired over 750 employees with deep advisory and consulting expertise
- 1 day ago 17 Apr 26, 8:11pm -
Flipkart plans to enter live events, ticketing market in India, to compete with BookMyShow, Zomato's District: Report
Flipkart plans to enter India's live events and ticketing market, aiming for a May launch to compete with BookMyShow and Zomato's District as consumer spending on entertainment increases. The company is also preparing to pilot food delivery services amidst competitive low-margin sectors.
- 1 day ago 17 Apr 26, 7:26pm -
Buybacks vs business: Wipro’s ₹15,000 cr payout leaves investors cold as revenue declines for third straight year
Wipro's buyback plan failed to boost investor confidence as shares dropped 2.78%. The company's revenue has declined for three consecutive years, raising concerns about its ability to convert deal pipelines into actual revenue amid a challenging macroeconomic environment.
- 1 day ago 17 Apr 26, 6:27pm -
NDR InvIT acquires warehousing assets in Kochi, Coimbatore for ₹260 crore
Infrastructure investment trusts have emerged as a transformative instrument in India’s infrastructure financing landscape, bridging the gap between large-scale project funding requirements and investor appetite for stable, long-term returns
- 1 day ago 17 Apr 26, 5:50pm -
Top bidder for JAL was never disclosed: Resolution professional on Vedanta's claim
Vedanta had earlier informed the appellate court that it had submitted an overall bid of about ₹17,000 crore for JAL, translating to about ₹12,505 crore on an NPV basis, and argued that it offered better value.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 5:04pm -
JSW One in talks for $350–400 million IPO, pre-IPO round underway
JSW One Platform is in early talks with bankers for a $350–400 million IPO and is planning a ₹650–700 crore pre-IPO round to benchmark valuation ahead of a potential year-end listing.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 1:49pm -
Flipkart loses ‘MarQ’ trademark case in Delhi high court
The high court has dismissed the appeal against Marc Enterprises, and allowed Flipkart time until 15 May to clear existing inventory
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 12:32pm -
Orkla India eyes acquisitions, bets on convenience foods to drive growth
The MTR and Eastern spices maker is looking to return to double-digit growth after listing, backed by acquisitions and a push into convenience foods and digital channels.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 11:22am -
LIV CEO claims business as usual amid reports of demise
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- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 7:01am -
India is one of our fastest-growing markets in Asia, says CTO of analytics platform Clickhouse
Co-founder and chief technology officer Alexey Milovidov said the company's ability to compete on price in India is part of the reason for this.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 6:00am -
HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank likely to post steady Q4; focus on commentary
Investors will closely monitor commentary on the second-order impact of the West Asia war.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 6:00am -
New York loses nearly $74 million for not revoking 33,000 illegal licenses for immigrant truckers
New York loses nearly $74 million for not revoking 33,000 illegal licenses for immigrant truckers
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 2:32am -
Trump Weighs Appointing Michael Murray to Lead Antitrust at DOJ
The White House is considering nominating attorney Michael Murray, who worked in the previous Trump administration, to lead antitrust enforcement at the US Justice Department, according to people familiar with the plans.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 12:06am -
Wipro announces ₹15,000 crore buyback amid revenue decline, weak outlook
The Bengaluru-based firm said it will repurchase 600 million shares at ₹250 apiece, a 19% premium to Thursday’s closing price of ₹210.2. The buyback comes even as analysts flag weak near-term growth, despite a strong deal pipeline.
- 2 days ago 16 Apr 26, 10:12pm -
Maran claims SpiceJet owes over ₹400 cr with interest as payment dispute lingers
Kalanithi Maran claims SpiceJet owes over ₹400 crore in arbitration, far exceeding the airline's stated ₹144.5 crore. The Delhi high court is reviewing SpiceJet's plea for relief from a deposit order.
- 2 days ago 16 Apr 26, 7:17pm -
EU proposes that Google allow third-party search engines access to data — What we know
The European Commission proposed measures for Google to comply with the Digital Markets Act, by allowing third-party search engines access to search data. A final decision is expected in July this year.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 4:22pm -
Signature Global ties up with Tonino Lamborghini to develop ₹2,900 crore luxury housing project in Gurugram
The branded residential venture, named ‘Tonino Lamborghini Residences Gurugram’, will occupy 12.40 acres in Sector 71 and feature 812 high-end apartments.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 4:10pm -
Vedanta accuses JAL creditors of preaching ‘process’ while ignoring it themselves
The company is contesting the selection of Adani Group's lower-value bid in the NCLAT, citing a lack of transparency over payment structures and upfront cash.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 4:07pm -
Lamborghini heir checks into India’s branded homes market with ₹4,000 crore Gurugram project
Tonino Lamborghini has partnered Signature Global for a 812-unit luxury development, as global brands tap rising demand for high-end residences
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 2:57pm -

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newElectricity bills in Bengaluru to rise from May 1 | The deficit was recorded in 2024-25 | Inshorts - Inshorts
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- 5 hours ago 19 Apr 26, 12:03am -
newRooting for Keki Mistry to continue as chair of the board: HDFC Bank CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan - Moneycontrol.com

- 7 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 10:07pm -
newQ4 Results 18th Apr Highlights: HDFC Bank & ICICI Bank Q4 profit up, Yes Bank profit jumps 44%, Jio Financial Q4 profit dips, Mastek, Bajaj Consumer in focus - BusinessLine
Q4 Results 18th Apr Highlights: HDFC Bank & ICICI Bank Q4 profit up, Yes Bank profit jumps 44%, Jio Financial Q4 profit dips, Mastek, Bajaj Consumer in focus BusinessLineHDFC Bank Q4 earnings: Net profit rises 9% to ₹19,221 crore, NII advances 3.2% UpstoxIs the merger of HDFC and HDFC Bank reaching the harvest phase? 8 metrics in Q4 results that will decide i The Economic TimesHDFC Bank earnings up 9% in Q4; announces ₹13 dividend The HinduEarnings call transcript: HDFC Bank Q4 2…
- 10 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 7:09pm -
newIs the inflation scare over? Iran cease-fire leads to hope for more Fed interest-rate cuts - Forex Factory
Is the inflation scare over? Iran cease-fire leads to hope for more Fed interest-rate cuts Forex FactoryGIFT Nifty jumps over 300 points after oil price crash. What to expect on Monday? The Economic TimesUS stock market today: S&P 500 breaches 7,100 for first time, Nasdaq hits new record high MSNEuropean stocks soar after Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz open; travel stocks gain 5% CNBCIran reopens Strait of Hormuz, boosting Fed rate cut bets By Investing.com Investing.com India
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newMG Windsor Taxi Version Launch Price Rs 13.49 L - Named ‘Commute’ - RushLane
MG Windsor Taxi Version Launch Price Rs 13.49 L - Named ‘Commute’ RushLane
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newThe jet-fuel surge is making global flight connections disappear - The Economic Times
The jet-fuel surge is making global flight connections disappear The Economic TimesView Full coverage on Google News
- 11 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 6:05pm -
newTesla Model Y L (6-Seater) Could Launch In India On April 22nd - Report - RushLane
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- 12 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 5:25pm -
newPenny stock PC Jeweller to be in focus on Monday; here's why - Mint
Penny stock PC Jeweller to be in focus on Monday; here's why MintPC Jeweller cuts bank debt by another 10%; repays over 90% under settlement plan CNBC TV18PC Jewellers shares debt reduction update, says this MSNPooja Garg Lifts PC Jeweller Stake to 3.67% Via Warrants; Group Holding Diluted WhalesbookPC Jeweller Converts ₹2,513 Cr Warrants Into Equity, Cuts Bank Debt By 14% India IPO
- 12 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 4:57pm -
newJio Financial Services Q4 results 2026 out. Will Reliance group stocks rally on Monday? Explained - Mint
Jio Financial Services Q4 results 2026 out. Will Reliance group stocks rally on Monday? Explained MintView Full coverage on Google News
- 13 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 4:38pm -
newIndia drops proposal to make smartphone brands pre-install unique ID app Aadhaar on their devices - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com
India drops proposal to make smartphone brands pre-install unique ID app Aadhaar on their devices - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.comExclusive: India drops proposal to mandate national ID app Aadhaar on smartphones after pushback ReutersGovt drops Aadhaar app mandate for smartphones after Apple and Samsung pushback India TodayCentre drops proposal to mandate pre-installation of Aadhaar app on smartphones after pushback Telegraph IndiaThe Hidden Reality of Pre-Installed Apps on Your Smar…
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new9 Stocks To Buy For Long Term: Motilal Oswal, Goldman Sachs bullish on TCS, HDFC Life, Max Healthcare; up to 39% upside - Zee Business
9 Stocks To Buy For Long Term: Motilal Oswal, Goldman Sachs bullish on TCS, HDFC Life, Max Healthcare; up to 39% upside Zee Business5 Stocks to BUY: Brokerages pick Trent, HAL and others; upside potential up to 51% — check full list Zee BusinessHigh conviction picks! Bharti Airtel, Kotak Bank, 3 other stocks with up to 70% upside potential The Economic TimesStocks to Buy: 5 Stocks that can deliver returns of up to 59%; Do you own any? Trade BrainsStocks to Buy: HAL, TCS, Lodha Deve…
- 13 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 3:46pm -
newICICI Bank Q4 Results: Net profit up 8.5% to Rs 13,702 crore, announces Rs 12 dividend - The Economic Times
ICICI Bank Q4 Results: Net profit up 8.5% to Rs 13,702 crore, announces Rs 12 dividend The Economic TimesICICI Bank Q4 results: Net profit jumps over 8% YoY to ₹13,701 crore; NII rises 1.9%; ₹12/share dividend declared UpstoxICICI Bank earnings up 8.5% in Q4; announces ₹12 dividend The HinduICICI Bank Q4FY26 net profit rises 8.5% to Rs 13701 crore, full year net crosses Rs 50k crore The Times of IndiaEarnings call transcript: ICICI Bank Q4 2026 sees stock rise post-earnings …
- 14 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 3:26pm -
newTop 10 Scooters March 2026 – Activa, Jupiter, Access, iQube, Chetak, Ntorq, Dio, Burman - RushLane
Top 10 Scooters March 2026 – Activa, Jupiter, Access, iQube, Chetak, Ntorq, Dio, Burman RushLaneTop 10 Motorcycles March 2026 - Splendor, Shine, Pulsar, Deluxe, Apache, Raider, Classic 350 RushLaneTVS posts best-ever two-wheeler sales in a fiscal year at 4.24 million units Autocar IndiaScooter Sales FY26 in India: Honda, TVS Among Lead Gainers BikeAdviceIndia 2 wheeler sales jump 13.4% to 21.4 million in FY2026 NewsBytes
- 14 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 3:20pm -
newGet This Luxury SUV At The Price Of Fortuner! - MotorOctane
Get This Luxury SUV At The Price Of Fortuner! MotorOctane
- 14 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 3:17pm -
newYES Bank Q4 earnings: Net profit rises 45% to ₹1,068 crore, NII advances 16%, asset quality improves - Upstox
YES Bank Q4 earnings: Net profit rises 45% to ₹1,068 crore, NII advances 16%, asset quality improves UpstoxYes Bank Q4FY27 net profit jumps 44% to Rs 1068 cr on better margins and recoveries The Times of IndiaYES Bank Q4 results: Net profit rises 45% to Rs 1,068 crore, ends FY26 with ROA of 1% Moneycontrol.comYES Bank Board Approves FY26 Audited Results with Unmodified Audit Opinion scanx.tradeYES Bank Q4 results 2026: Profit jumps 45% to Rs 1,068 crore; NII up 16% | Key highlights…
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newWhy most SIP investors fail midway — And how the 7-5-3-1 rule can help you create real wealth - Mint
Why most SIP investors fail midway — And how the 7-5-3-1 rule can help you create real wealth MintHow long does it really take to build a Rs10 crore corpus through SIPs? Moneycontrol.comStart SIP at 24: Rs 3 Lakh Extra Builds Rs 81 Lakh More Value ResearchSIP portfolio under pressure? Here’s how to plan for a Rs 3-4 crore retirement corpus The Economic TimesEven a small SIP of Rs 5,000 monthly can grow into Rs 6 crore -- CA shares the mantra MSN
- 14 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 2:43pm -
newOla Offers Limited Period Akshaya Tritiya Benefits Of Up To Rs. 50,000 - Gaadiwaadi.com
Ola Offers Limited Period Akshaya Tritiya Benefits Of Up To Rs. 50,000 Gaadiwaadi.comOla offers Rs 50K discounts, gold-plated scooter: Deal explained The Times of IndiaOla Sona Weekend Announced with Benefits of Up To Rs 50,000 BikeAdviceOla Electric Announces Festive Benefits Up To Rs. 50,000 BikeWaleOla Electric announces Ola Sona weekend with benefits worth up to Rs 50,000 for Akshaya Tritiya Daily Excelsior
- 15 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 2:31pm -
newWipro among 18 stocks from which these 7 mutual funds made complete exit in March. Check details - The Economic Times
Wipro among 18 stocks from which these 7 mutual funds made complete exit in March. Check details The Economic TimesUnique Picks: 8 stocks held by a single MF scheme in March; fall up to 35% in CY26 India IPO7 mutual funds trim stakes in 20 midcaps. Here’s how money moved in March The Economic TimesMutual funds made complete exit from 7 stocks in March. Check details The Economic TimesPremier Explosives, Shankara Buildpro among top 6 unique stocks held by mutual funds in March Th…
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newBargain buys! Titan, Asian Paints, 8 largecap stocks that make ICICI Securities’ list. Do you own any? - The Economic Times
Bargain buys! Titan, Asian Paints, 8 largecap stocks that make ICICI Securities’ list. Do you own any? The Economic Times
- 15 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 1:52pm -
newToyota’s New 7-Seater MPV Is On The Way! - MotorOctane
Toyota’s New 7-Seater MPV Is On The Way! MotorOctaneNext-Gen Toyota Fortuner Coming Soon – What We Know So Far Car LeloToyota Working On Multiple New SUVs And MPVs In Rs. 15+ Lakh Segments Gaadiwaadi.com5 upcoming Toyota cars in India: Next-gen Fortuner to cheaper Innova Hycross and…, check full list news24online.com4 New Toyota SUVs in 2026 – 2 Seven-Seaters, Hybrid & EV India Car News
- 16 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 1:30pm -
new10 smallcap stocks ace investors Mukul Agrawal, Ashish Kacholia, Radhakishan Damani bought in Q4 - The Economic Times
10 smallcap stocks ace investors Mukul Agrawal, Ashish Kacholia, Radhakishan Damani bought in Q4 The Economic Times
- 16 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 1:27pm -
newMY25 Skoda Kushaq Discounts Up To Rs 3 Lakh Post Facelift Launch - RushLane
MY25 Skoda Kushaq Discounts Up To Rs 3 Lakh Post Facelift Launch RushLaneOutgoing Skoda Kushaq gets discounts of up to Rs 3 lakh in April 2026 Autocar IndiaPre-facelift Skoda Kushaq offered with Rs 3 lakh discount Team-BHPPre-Facelift Skoda Kushaq Gets Up To Rs 3 Lakh Off In April 2026 MotoroidsBuying the Cheapest Skoda Kushaq? Base Variant Complete Breakdown India.Com
- 16 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 12:50pm -
newIndia’s renewable energy-led transition a major step towards nation’s economic and strategic future - Mint
India’s renewable energy-led transition a major step towards nation’s economic and strategic future MintWar Exposes Gaps in India’s Clean Energy Push The New York TimesGreen power boost, record forex reserves: India shows how to offset Iran war-linked oil and gas crisis FirstpostPowering Viksit Bharat 2047: Baseline Assessment of State-Level Readiness for Energy Transition orfonline.orgIndia's renewable energy capacity to reach 359 GW by FY25-30: Jefferies BusinessLine
- 16 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 12:42pm -
newMFs’ Favourites: 11 microcap stocks surge 100–250% in just 1 year - The Economic Times
MFs’ Favourites: 11 microcap stocks surge 100–250% in just 1 year The Economic TimesGroww and 4 Other Stocks in Which Mutual Funds Increased Their Stake by Up to 113% in Q4 Trade Brains12 stocks held by 100+ MFs surge up to 55% in just over 3 months India IPOBanking still rules MF portfolios - HDFC Bank, SBI becomes fund managers top choice, Check other holdings ET NowHitachi Energy And 4 Stocks Held by 100+ Mutual Funds That Are Outperforming The Index Trade Brains
- 17 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 12:22pm -
newCognizant CEO Ravi Kumar’s 2025 pay jumps 29% to $10.6 million - The Times of India
Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar’s 2025 pay jumps 29% to $10.6 million The Times of IndiaCognizant CEO Ravi Kumar’s 2025 pay jumps 29% to $10.6 mn The Times of IndiaCognizant CEO’s 2025 realised pay increases 30% to $10.7 million The Economic TimesCognizant CEO Ravi Kumar's compensation rises 18%; realised earnings at $10.7 mn in 2025 Moneycontrol.comCognizant CEO took home ₹99 cr in 2025 despite ₹176 cr package | His annual compensation in 2024 was ₹70 crore | Inshorts Inshor…
- 17 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 12:22pm -
newPopular Maruti Spotted Testing For The First Time! - MotorOctane
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newConcurrent Gainers: 15 small-cap stocks that gained for five straight days, rallying up to 40% - The Economic Times
Concurrent Gainers: 15 small-cap stocks that gained for five straight days, rallying up to 40% The Economic Times
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new5 New Midsize SUVs Arriving Soon In India - Tata To Mahindra - Gaadiwaadi.com
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newBonus issue, stock split, dividend: 9 stocks to turn ex-record date next week, check details - The Economic Times
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- 18 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 10:57am -
newGold price in India rallies by ₹5000 in two weeks. Is it a right time to buy gold on Akshaya Tritiya? - Mint
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- 18 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 10:56am -
newThe Iran war has revealed Trump's pressure point: the economy - Reuters
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- 19 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 10:31am -
newTop 10 SUVs FY26 - Nexon, Creta, Punch, Brezza, Scorpio, Hyryder - Gaadiwaadi.com
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- 19 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 10:05am -
newMeta's biggest layoffs in history starts May 20 with 8,000 job cuts, and these employees are most at risk - The Times of India
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- 19 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:59am -
newWho is Srinivas Narayanan? US techie quits OpenAI, plans to return to India to spend time with ‘ageing parents’ - Mint
Who is Srinivas Narayanan? US techie quits OpenAI, plans to return to India to spend time with ‘ageing parents’ MintOpenAI's senior exec Srinivas Narayanan announces he is leaving; says: 'Looking forward to spending some time with my aging parents in India before…' The Times of India3 top executives leave OpenAI in a single day Business InsiderOpenAI Executive Kevin Weil Is Leaving the Company WIREDMeet Srinivas Narayanan: IIT Madras alumnus who helped scale ChatGPT The Econ…
- 20 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:33am -
newHow Indian economy slid to 6th-largest in the world, with Japan, UK overtaking - The Indian Express
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newHonda Hness CB350 New Colour Scheme Leaked Ahead Of Launch - BikeWale
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newAs the world’s largest bank JP Morgan tests Anthropic’s AI tool Mythos, CEO Jamie Dimon admits 'threat'; - The Times of India
As the world’s largest bank JP Morgan tests Anthropic’s AI tool Mythos, CEO Jamie Dimon admits 'threat'; The Times of IndiaWhite House and Anthropic hold 'productive' meeting amid fears over Mythos model BBCWhat is Mythos and why are experts worried about Anthropic’s AI model Scientific AmericanScoop: Bessent and Wiles met Anthropic's Amodei in sign of thaw AxiosCEO of blacklisted Anthropic and White House hold ‘productive’ discussions on AI CNN
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newNew Hyundai Compact Electric SUV Spied Next To Nexon EV - RushLane
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newPetrol, diesel rates on 18 April — Check fuel prices today in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru & other cities - Mint
Petrol, diesel rates on 18 April — Check fuel prices today in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru & other cities MintPetrol, diesel prices today, April 18: Any change in fuel rates today? Check latest prices in Delhi,... Moneycontrol.comOil Firms Bleeding Rs 1,600 Crore Daily To Shield Buyers From Price Hike NDTVToday Petrol, Diesel Prices April 18 LIVE: Crude Oil Prices stable amid Strait of Hormuz reopening? Check Pet India.ComUpdated petrol, diesel prices on April 17: Che…
- 21 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 8:27am -
newBullish momentum continues, but analysts warn of near-term resistance - The Economic Times
Bullish momentum continues, but analysts warn of near-term resistance The Economic TimesStock markets rally amid easing geopolitical tensions; Sensex climbs 500 points The HinduF&O Talk: Midcaps, smallcaps stage sharp comeback, trade above key moving averages. What's the outlook? The Economic TimesMarket Commentary (closing) for 17th April 2026 by Bajaj Broking Investment Guru IndiaSensex, Nifty outlook for Monday, April 20: What to expect from stock market? Key levels & more MSN
- 21 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 7:49am -
newIndia bans wellness wonder ashwagandha's leaf products on health risk - Mint
India bans wellness wonder ashwagandha's leaf products on health risk MintFSSAI says only Ashwagandha roots permitted in nutraceuticals, supplements BusinessLineBT Explainer | What is Ashwagandha, why has India banned it? Business TodayAshwagandha supplements to use only root in India per directive Stack3dGovt bans ashwagandha leaf products, citing health risks: Ban applies to producers, sellers, and exporters Bhaskar English
- 23 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 6:00am -
newStarlink unable to get signal for India liftoff; faces FDI hurdles amid security concerns - The Economic Times
Starlink unable to get signal for India liftoff; faces FDI hurdles amid security concerns The Economic TimesStarlink’s India rollout faces FDI, security clearance roadblock: Report The Times of IndiaIndia pauses Starlink investments over SpaceX ownership and security concerns NewsBytesIndia: Satellite broadband suppliers waiting for approvals Advanced TelevisionBad News for Starlink as India plans stuck again as major approval remains on hold, Raising questions over la India.Com
- 24 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 5:30am -
Over 73,000 jobs lost: What’s driving global tech layoffs in 2026 - Moneycontrol.com
Over 73,000 jobs lost: What’s driving global tech layoffs in 2026 Moneycontrol.com2026 tech layoffs accelerate: AI, automation drive 80,000+ job cuts in Q1 IndiatimesAI is destroying jobs – and the energy crisis could make that much worse | Larry Elliott The Guardian71,000 tech layoffs in 2026 already, are you next? Ankur Warikoo shares 3 warning signs to look out for an The Economic TimesHas the Era of the Mega-Layoff Arrived? WSJ
- 1 day ago 18 Apr 26, 4:49am -
Wall Street rushes to price out Iran war damage as stocks hit records - Moneycontrol.com
Wall Street rushes to price out Iran war damage as stocks hit records Moneycontrol.comS&P 500 notches first close above 7,100, Nasdaq posts longest win streak since 1992: Live updates CNBCStock Market News, April 17, 2026: Dow Jumped, Oil Tumbled After Iran Declared Strait Open WSJUS stock market: Wall Street at record high after Trump says ‘Hormuz is open’; Dow jumps over 800 points, Nasdaq up 1.5% The Times of IndiaFOMO is what is driving stocks to new highs, Barclays says By I…
- 1 day ago 18 Apr 26, 3:52am -
AI Chief Says Software Engineer Jobs No More, But… - Gulte
AI Chief Says Software Engineer Jobs No More, But… GulteAfter calling software engineering 'dead,' Anthropic’s Claude Code creator Boris Cherny says coding tools like Microsoft VS Code, Apple Xcode, and others will be ‘dead soon’ The Times of IndiaAnthropic CEO says engineering jobs will end soon, but company opened 429 roles in same field India TodayAnthropic admits its network footprint is outpacing its own comprehension, dangles $320K to fix that SDxCentralAnthropic CEO Am…
- 1 day ago 18 Apr 26, 2:49am -
Gold surges past $4,850 as Hormuz reopening crushes the US Dollar - FXStreet
Gold surges past $4,850 as Hormuz reopening crushes the US Dollar FXStreetMild price gains for gold, silver as volatility wanes KITCOGold holds steady, eyes fourth weekly gain on US-Iran peace deal hopes Investment Guru IndiaGold Futures Rise: Rs 1.53 Lakh/10g on Global Trends Rediff MoneyWizGold jumps to one-month high as Iran says Hormuz completely open Moneycontrol.com
- 1 day ago 18 Apr 26, 12:39am -
LPG demand in India returns to normal: Govt - Deccan Herald
LPG demand in India returns to normal: Govt Deccan HeraldUptake rises but ‘high’ entry cost limits workers’ access to 5-kg LPG The HinduIndia's LPG demand softens, bookings fall to 46-50 lakh, supply remains normal: Govt The Economic TimesGovernment says 17.25 lakh 5-kg FTL cylinders sold since March 23 Telangana TodayLPG demand softens, moving towards normalcy with summer onset; daily cylinder demand now under 50 lakh The Indian Express
- 1 day ago 18 Apr 26, 12:28am -
Tariff Hike 2026: Vodafone Idea Cuts Benefits and Raises Prices on Select Plans; New Plans Rolled Out - TelecomTalk
Tariff Hike 2026: Vodafone Idea Cuts Benefits and Raises Prices on Select Plans; New Plans Rolled Out TelecomTalk
- 1 day ago 17 Apr 26, 11:18pm -
Millions of Indians are investing every year, but not everyone is building wealth — Here’s why - Mint
Millions of Indians are investing every year, but not everyone is building wealth — Here’s why MintNPS, EPF or mutual funds: Where should you invest Rs 5,000 for 10 years India Today207 Million Demat Accounts: Are Indians Really Investing? Value ResearchIndia's Investment Choices: Stability vs. Growth WhalesbookThe New Engine in the Room: Why India's Investors Are Turning to Startups Startup Pedia
- 1 day ago 17 Apr 26, 8:07pm -
UltraTech Cement surpasses 200 MTPA milestone - BusinessLine
UltraTech Cement surpasses 200 MTPA milestone BusinessLineUltraTech Cement's milestones cross path with India’s growth story adityabirla.comWith three new units, UltraTech to take capacity past 200 MTPA The Times of IndiaUltraTech adds 8.7 MTPA capacity, crosses 200 MTPA installed capacity in India The HinduUltraTech crosses 200 million tonne capacity in India The Economic Times
- 1 day ago 17 Apr 26, 8:01pm -
Gautam Adani overtakes Mukesh Ambani as Asia’s richest person with $92.6 billion net worth; check global - The Times of India
Gautam Adani overtakes Mukesh Ambani as Asia’s richest person with $92.6 billion net worth; check global The Times of IndiaGautam Adani Overtakes Mukesh Ambani As Asia's Richest, Check Full List NDTVAdani Overtakes Ambani As Asia’s Richest Man GulteAdani vs Ambani: Wealth Rankings Clash Between Bloomberg and Forbes Lists Daily PioneerBloomberg Billionaires Index 2026: Gautam Adani surpasses Mukesh Ambani to reclaim Asia’s richest spot; see world’s top 10 richest individuals …
- 1 day ago 17 Apr 26, 7:32pm -
Wipro’s ₹15,000 Crore Buyback Exposes Indian IT’s R&D Gap - Analytics India Magazine
Wipro’s ₹15,000 Crore Buyback Exposes Indian IT’s R&D Gap Analytics India MagazineWipro shares slide up to 4% after weak Q4, muted outlook dents sentiment The Times of IndiaHow much can you gain from Wipro’s share buyback? A simple calculation for small investors Moneycontrol.comWipro's weak first-quarter forecast overshadows record buyback ReutersEven a Rs 15,000-crore buyback fails to cheer Wipro investors The Economic Times
- 1 day ago 17 Apr 26, 7:09pm -
Meet The 10 Startups Selected For Second Cohort Of IndiaAI Startups Programme - Inc42
Meet The 10 Startups Selected For Second Cohort Of IndiaAI Startups Programme Inc42Government selects 10 AI startups for international expansion programme Investment Guru IndiaGovernment Selects 10 Startups For Second Cohort Of IndiaAI Global Acceleration Programme SwarajyamagMinistry of Electronics and IT launches 2nd IndiaAI Startups program NewsBytesIndian companies are moving beyond AI pilots to real world applications: Anthropic’s Irina Ghose The Economic Times
- 1 day ago 17 Apr 26, 5:53pm -
USD/JPY in Positive Territory: Yen Erases All Weekly Gains - Action Forex
USD/JPY in Positive Territory: Yen Erases All Weekly Gains Action ForexUSD/JPY Eyes Break Toward 162.00 Investing.comUSD/JPY slides as Iran reopens Hormuz, WTI plunges and USD weakens FXStreetUSDJPY extends drop as US dollar stays on the backfoot amid US-Iran optimism TradingView — Track All MarketsJapanese Yen Intervention Alert: Currency Weakens Amid Critical Middle East Uncertainty Bitcoin World
- 1 day ago 17 Apr 26, 5:12pm -
Oil Swings Wildly as War Headlines Rattle Markets - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
Oil Swings Wildly as War Headlines Rattle Markets Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comOil prices today: Crude falls in early trade on hopes of easing Middle East conflict The Times of IndiaCrude Oil Prices Fall 2% on US-Iran Deal Hopes, Ceasefire Eases Tensions Daily PioneerWhy are oil and gas prices down today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures, Dutch and British wholesale g The Economic TimesNatural Gas and Oil Forecast: WTI Sinks to $93 on Trump Peace Hopes – Is $87 the Next…
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 5:00pm -
Govt weighs ethanol for commercial cooking amid LPG strain; industry pitches plan - Moneycontrol.com
Govt weighs ethanol for commercial cooking amid LPG strain; industry pitches plan Moneycontrol.comCheaper Than LPG, Cleaner Than Kerosene: Can 'Superblu' Ethanol Flame Fire Up India's Food Economy? News18India's green fuel plans collide with farmers' water fears The Japan TimesA strategic ethanol shift amid West Asia tensions The HinduIndia’s ethanol revenue is growing. So why did the profits fall? Value Research
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 3:43pm -
CHART: Copper price, aluminum ‘black hole’ fears lift LME base metals index to record high - Mining.com
CHART: Copper price, aluminum ‘black hole’ fears lift LME base metals index to record high Mining.comAluminium in crisis: war, tariffs and a market running on empty ReutersFrom Cars to Cans: How the Iran War Is Affecting World’s Aluminum Supply Bloomberg.comMiddle East Escalation Pushes Aluminium Into a Structural Deficit Investing.com IndiaEx-China supply gap supported prices to hold up well; China focused on aluminium ingot social inventory turning point alcircle
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 3:39pm -
Renault Is Taking on the Tata Punch and Hyundai Exter with a Two-car Fight - CarWale
Renault Is Taking on the Tata Punch and Hyundai Exter with a Two-car Fight CarWaleRenault’s India Offensive: Platforms, powertrains and a product plan built for scale The HinduRenault Bridger SUV To Launch With Electric Variants, Turbo Petrol Engine NDTVWhy Bridger Is More Important Than The Duster/Tekton For Renault And Nissan CartoqRenault targets 5% market share by 2030 in India. Here's how HT Auto
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 3:36pm -
West Asia crisis: India resilient for now, but second-order inflation pain is coming, warns Swaminathan Ai - The Economic Times
West Asia crisis: India resilient for now, but second-order inflation pain is coming, warns Swaminathan Ai The Economic TimesFrom Hormuz to household finance: How global oil shocks can filter into Indian homes The Times of IndiaIran war: Lessons from past oil shocks India can use The Indian ExpressIndias current account deficit in FY27 may rise to 2% of GDP even if oil stays at USD 82-87 per barrel: Crisil The TribuneIndia`s trade deficit widening due to higher oil prices pushed out…
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 2:58pm -
22k gold rate today: Check 24k, 22k, 18k gold prices (April 17, 2026) in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and - The Economic Times
22k gold rate today: Check 24k, 22k, 18k gold prices (April 17, 2026) in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and The Economic TimesView Full coverage on Google News
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 2:28pm -
Suzlon Shares Rally Almost 20% In Five Sessions With More Upside Potential — Check Target Price - NDTV Profit
Suzlon Shares Rally Almost 20% In Five Sessions With More Upside Potential — Check Target Price NDTV ProfitWhy Suzlon Energy Share Price is Rising? EquitymasterSuzlon Energy: Knowing which way the wind blows, a recharge The Economic TimesSuzlon’s execution should keep pace with rising demand Moneycontrol.comF&O Strategy: Buy Suzlon Energy Futures BusinessLine
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 1:17pm -
Pi Network Gives Node Operators Until April 27 to Upgrade or Risk Disconnection, But There’s A Twist - Coinpedia
Pi Network Gives Node Operators Until April 27 to Upgrade or Risk Disconnection, But There’s A Twist CoinpediaIntroducing Subscription Smart Contract Capability on Testnet Pi NetworkPi Network This Week: Smart Contracts, Whale Buying, and a Deadline Every Node Operator Must Know CoinpediaCan Pi Network (PI) Resurrect in April and How High Can It Go: 4 AIs Make Shocking Predictions CryptoPotatoPi Mainnet Moves Toward Protocol 22 with April 27 Set for Node Updates MEXC
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 12:34pm -
Fire Department To Electric Car Owners: Remove Charging Points From Apartment Parking As 'They're Unsafe' - Cartoq
Fire Department To Electric Car Owners: Remove Charging Points From Apartment Parking As 'They're Unsafe' Cartoq3 Obstructions India's EV Owners Face: Landlord, Housing Society, and Fire Department CartoqSydney’s best and worst suburbs to own an EV realestate.com.auHome ownership barrier to the approaching EV revolution realestate.com.au
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 12:15pm -
Analyst picks 3 midcap stocks for up to 40% upside as index crosses 200-DMA - Business Standard
Analyst picks 3 midcap stocks for up to 40% upside as index crosses 200-DMA Business Standard
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 10:38am -
Exclusive: Indian banks halt gold, silver imports amid delay in government clearance, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: Indian banks halt gold, silver imports amid delay in government clearance, sources say ReutersRussia's SBER, 16 banks get nod to import gold The Times of IndiaGovernment clears air on gold imports, issues notification ending customs delay Telegraph IndiaKalyan Jewellers, Titan, and other jewellery stocks tumble up to 6% while MMTC rallies 16%. Here's why The Economic TimesCentre updates list of banks authorised to import gold, silver under Foreign Trade Policy The Hindu
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 10:03am -

Zee Business

newBuying a Tata Punch? You might want to wait for THESE new SUVs
Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai are working on new products to challenge Punch's position in the category.
- 6 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 11:09pm -
newCabinet approves 2 key railways projects for UP, Andhra with Rs 24,815 crore outlay
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday approved two multitracking Railways projects for Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh with a total cost of Rs 24,815 crore.
- 7 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 10:38pm -
newHDFC Bank Q4 profit grows 8 pc; NII shows modest increase
The bank’s interest income stood at Rs 87,182.50 crore during the quarter, marginally higher than Rs 87,066.94 crore in Q3 and Rs 86,779.34 crore a year ago.
- 12 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 5:33pm -
newCentral team to investigate deadly accident at Vedanta power plant in Chhattisgarh
The incident occurred on April 14 in Boiler Unit-1 of the plant due to a technical fault in the joint of a water supply pipe connected to a steam pipeline. It was learnt that the death toll in the boiler explosion rose to 20, while 15 workers are undergoing treatment for injuries at various hospitals.
- 13 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 4:02pm -
newInvestment of Rs 22,000 to give returns of Rs 5.5 lakh within a week? Govt says...
A viral video of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman claims to offer Rs 5,50,000 in a week in lieu of an initial investment amount of Rs 22,000.
- 14 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 3:20pm -
newThe more efficiently you use AI at work, the more work you will be given and that is not a coincidence
AI tools were sold as a way to reduce your workload. The data says otherwise. A study of 164,000 workers found that after adopting AI, time spent on emails doubled, focused work fell by 9 percent, and overall hours actually increased. Research from UC Berkeley confirmed the pattern — workers take on more tasks, move faster, and burn out sooner. The efficiency gain is real. But it never reaches you. Your employer gets it instead.
- 14 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 3:18pm -
newIndia’s equity net fund flows surge 11% in March led by manufacturing, infra
The report from Vallum Capital said total net asset flows swung sharply in March as investors rotated into equities but retreating to quality and simplicity, while leaving money‑market and fixed‑income funds.
- 14 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 3:03pm -
newLIC MyLIC and Super Sales Saathi mobile app launched: Check key features and benefits for customers
Both the LIC mobile Apps -- MyLIC and Super Sales Saathi --are delivered through LIC’s DIVE digital transformation platform, designed to deliver a seamless, secure, and fully integrated insurance experience for customers, intermediaries, and employees.
- 15 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 1:42pm -
newDA Hike: Centre approves 2% Dearness Allowance increase for central Govt employees
he move comes at a time when employee unions are pushing for broader salary reforms under the proposed 8th Pay Commission.
- 15 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 1:42pm -
newFIIs show early signs of stabilisation in Indian equities, DIIs remain intact
Notably, FIIs turned net buyers in the final three sessions of this week, lending support to the recovery and improving overall sentiment.
- 16 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 1:31pm -
newNo new RBI norms on allowing exchange of discontinued currency: PIB fact-check unit
The fact-checking unit dismissed these claims as fake, clarifying that the RBI has made no such announcement.
- 16 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 1:02pm -
newMeta likely to lay off 10% of its global workforce next month: Report
Further layoffs are planned in the second half of the year, according to a Reuters report. However, the details of those layoffs have not been known yet.
- 18 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 11:10am -
newSensex, Nifty close on strong note this week over US-Iran peace talks
At close on Friday, Sensex surged by 504.86 points or 0.65 per cent to settle at 78,493.54, while Nifty gained 156.80 points or 0.65 per cent to close at 24,353.55.
- 19 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 9:54am -
Hormuz reopens: What changed in hours and why India gains on 3 fronts
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on April 17 that the strait had been fully opened for maritime trade.
- 1 day ago 17 Apr 26, 11:50pm -
Gold playing an important role in diversified investment portfolios: HSBC Mutual Fund CEO Kailash Kulkarni
For investors seeking diversified portfolios, gold can act as a strategic anchor, supporting stability and at the same time keeping your portfolio steady over the long haul.
- 1 day ago 17 Apr 26, 11:09pm -

Govt allows 15 major banks to import gold, silver up to March 2029
The move is part of the government’s ongoing effort to streamline bullion imports and ensure they are routed through regulated and traceable channels.
- 1 day ago 17 Apr 26, 5:45pm -
Sensex, Nifty end higher ahead of US-Iran talks; FMCG stocks lead gains
The Nifty rose 0.65 per cent, or 156.80 points, to settle at 24,353.55, while the Sensex gained 504.86 points, or 0.65 per cent, to end the session at 78,493.54.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 4:00pm -
Gold up 10% amid global uncertainty, outlook remains constructive: Report
According to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd (MOFSL), despite the festive tailwinds, gold’s journey this year has remained volatile, marked by sharp swings amid a complex global backdrop and remains constructive in the long-term period.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 3:55pm -
TCS suspends Nashik employee Nida Khan over alleged conversion-linked misconduct case
A suspension order, dated April 9, 2026, shows that the employee, designated as a Process Associate, has been placed under suspension with immediate effect, citing the seriousness of the allegations against her.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 3:53pm -
Amazon workers claim they were ordered to continue working even as an employee died; company responds
Amazon maintained that employees were sent home with pay shortly after emergency teams reached the site and operations were halted for the remainder of the shift and the night shift was also cancelled.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 3:46pm -

Live Mint - Opinion

newIran talks, China’s rise, and US’s shrinking ally base
Iran’s decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under a temporary ceasefire has eased immediate market concerns, but deeper faultlines in US-Iran negotiations remain. How soon is a deal possible?
- 16 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 1:29pm -
newE. Sreedharan: The man who tried to change how India moves
E. Sreedharan transformed India’s urban commute through the Delhi Metro and Konkan Railway, proving what discipline and integrity can achieve—even if cities failed to fully follow his vision.
- 22 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 7:00am -
newAgentic AI spells the end of privacy
We worry over cookies and tracking, but with AI, we’re living in a glass house.
- 22 hours ago 18 Apr 26, 7:00am -
What one needs to build a tech unicorn: A dream, some employees and lots of AI hype
AI promises to let startups do more with fewer people, but the plunge in unicorn headcounts may owe as much to VC hype as to real productivity gains. Is the world’s first solo unicorn not too far away? In some ways, it’s already happened.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 2:42pm -
Value investing: Has the Gulf war extended the life of an investment principle that Buffett made famous?
Is value investing making a comeback? One may be tempted to think so, going by what we have seen in recent times, prompted by the so-called AI-scare trade. But with so much up in the air, investors can’t jump to conclusions yet.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 2:05pm -
Women's reservation and Lok Sabha expansion: Balanced development could free us of a zero-sum game
The Centre’s move to fast-track women’s reservation linked with delimitation has raked up a controversy and widened a north-south split. As neither is likely to be left satisfied by a carve-up of the electoral map, better balanced regional development may offer the best way out.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 8:00am -
Mint Quick Edit | China’s 5% GDP growth: Will Beijing put its economy ahead of geopolitics?
China’s economy did better in the first quarter of 2026 than its export slump last month had suggested. Meeting its full-year GDP goal may need global trade to normalize, but whether geo-strategic aims will shape its game is a multi-trillion dollar question.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 26, 7:00am -
Elephant in the boardroom: Indian companies must learn to be more open about mental health
Physical health checks are routine before a job offer is made, but frank conversations on mental health still elude hiring and corporate culture. For workplaces to be truly inclusive, companies must foster candour so that disclosures can be accommodated.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 4:01pm -
Dani Rodrik: Artificial intelligence was meant to assist human work, not replace our thinking
AI’s impact on jobs is a valid concern, but a bigger risk looms: its takeover of human thought. Letting AI do our brain-work will atrophy our ability to think and incentive to learn. We need norms that will help us harness its power without losing our capacity to expand and use knowledge.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 3:10pm -
Andy Mukherjee: The dream of a college degree is starting to look like a bad bet for India’s youth
Returns on college education have fallen steeply in India. Graduates confront AI, job scarcity and low-paying gig work. India’s demographic dividend risks turning into discontent if its economy cannot generate sufficient quality jobs.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 3:00pm -
Casualty of war: A country whose leader needs to keep claiming victory is unlikely to be winning
Trump has declared victory in his war with Iran umpteen times, but his notion of a win may reflect an American idea of it: had the US taken the hard blows Iran did, it would’ve fallen apart. But the Iranian state has survived and America might be losing what’s not on the battlefield.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 12:35pm -
Rising food prices and a weak monsoon pose risks: India must act early to protect the most vulnerable
Food inflation has been outpacing overall inflation since January. It’s headed higher. War-driven cost pressures could combine with El Niño dryness this year to spell misery for multitudes. The Centre has foodgrain buffer stocks—but should draw up other plans.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 12:00pm -
IMF's World Economic Outlook: India may fare better than the world but that’s no reason to celebrate
The IMF now expects global growth to slow in 2026, with the Iran war having upset its previous projections, but it has nudged up India’s GDP forecast for fiscal 2026-27. Reassuring as this may be, we face enough risks for New Delhi not to let its policy guard down.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 7:31am -
Mint Quick Edit | India’s goods exports took a blow last month but should fare better if headwinds ease
India’s merchanise shipments were pushed back by war turmoil in March, though they held up against US tariff pressure in 2025-26. What will it take for favourable trade conditions to return?
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 26, 7:00am -
We have four new labour codes but also need the safety net of job-loss insurance
India’s labour codes promise flexibility and growth—but they miss a safety net for layoffs. Existing state-level schemes has proven ineffective while market failures like adverse selection and moral hazard keep private insurers out. Here’s what we can learn from other models to get it right.
- 4 days ago 15 Apr 26, 4:00pm -

The US blockade of Hormuz seems aimed at China too. Here's why it's unlikely to work
While the US decision to block access to Iranian ports aims to clamp Iran’s oil and gas exports, it’s China that will lose some of its supply. The People’s Republic has vast buffer stocks, though. So if America’s ploy is to have Beijing lean on Tehran, it looks like a non-starter.
- 4 days ago 15 Apr 26, 3:00pm -
Rural development needs a boost: India must step up efforts to take prosperity far and wide
With workers migrating back to their villages once again, it's time to take stock of India’s rural development efforts. The Rural Prosperity and Resilience Programme announced in the previous budget speech holds promise—but it needs to be designed well.
- 4 days ago 15 Apr 26, 2:42pm -
Here’s how fiscal prudence could foster India’s emergence as an innovation-driven economy
A study of data reveals that heavy public debt can act as a drag on research and development (R&D) in an economy. To foster innovation, we should keep fiscal deficits across India modest enough to keep capital costs in check. It could brighten our economic prospects.
- 4 days ago 15 Apr 26, 12:30pm -
How the word ‘impact’ has adverse effects—and why honest language matters in the social sector
The social sector is suffused with the term ‘impact’, thanks largely to the force of habit. Donors use it and so do non-profit organizations. But how we use language matters, for it shapes how we think. And we mustn’t imply a direct causality where there isn’t.
- 4 days ago 15 Apr 26, 12:00pm -
Worker protests: Enforce India’s minimum wage policy for the sake of faster economic expansion
Worker unrest in Noida over pay scales may have been disruptive, but it should prompt reflection on what’s best for India’s economy, why a minimum wage policy matters and how it gets flouted by employers all too frequently for our collective good.
- 4 days ago 15 Apr 26, 7:30am -
Mint Quick Edit | China took an export blow in March: What does it mean for its war endurance?
Chinese exports slowed last month while imports leapt, a sign of the West Asian war’s impact on its economy. Will a resultant slump in growth push Beijing to review its geopolitical calculus in a theatre it has overtly stayed away from?
- 4 days ago 15 Apr 26, 7:00am -
How Anthropic’s Mythos AI has exposed India to a cybersecurity worry with sovereignty implications
Claude Mythos, an AI model developed but not released by Anthropic for being too ‘dangerous,’ has uncovered hidden flaws in widely used software. The very knowledge of their existence could invite rogue actors to exploit them while defence tools lie out of reach.
- 5 days ago 14 Apr 26, 4:00pm -
Clean energy reduces hydrocarbon dependence but that’s unlikely to make the world more peaceful
A green shift away from hydrocarbons may reduce reliance on oil and thus chokepoints like Hormuz, but it won’t necessarily end energy wars. As nations chase self-sufficiency and strategic autonomy, the clean-energy transition could even reshape rivalries in ways that make conflict more likely.
- 5 days ago 14 Apr 26, 3:00pm -
Barry Eichengreen: The end of the Dollar Empire is no longer unthinkable—think of Roman coins
Today’s concentration of power in the US holds echoes of Emperor Nero’s Rome, whose denarius was dethroned by unchecked authority and fiscal irresponsibility after a three-century-long reign. The dollar’s dominance cannot be taken for granted.
- 5 days ago 14 Apr 26, 2:00pm -
Are young Indians under or overworked? Both are true but AI may change work hours as we go along
The growth of India’s economy is a means, not an end in itself. It must translate into good jobs and better lives. However, Time Use survey data shows significant disparities in the hours that India’s young work. Could AI adoption reduce these gaps?
- 5 days ago 14 Apr 26, 12:31pm -
Countdown to the mega IPO of SpaceX: A giant leap for insiders, a gigantic risk for public investors?
SpaceX's IPO has more riding on it than size alone: indices like Nasdaq and S&P Dow Jones seem eager to rewrite inclusion rules for mega listings. Are equity platforms tilting away from investor interest? Index providers must decide who they serve: investors who track them or issuers who game them.
- 5 days ago 14 Apr 26, 12:01pm -
Digital fraud: RBI's safety proposals are broadly welcome but could be fine-tuned to suit everyone
The central bank’s safety proposals are both timely and in line with what other countries have deployed to secure people against a growing menace. However, a shield designed for most users of payment channels mustn’t end up as a hassle for some.
- 5 days ago 14 Apr 26, 7:30am -
Mint Quick Edit | Retail inflation has begun to rise on the back of cost pressures: Is there worse to come?
Inflation has edged up, mostly due to rising food prices. With the pass-through effects of costlier energy still to show up and West Asia’s war threatening to flare up again, India’s Consumer Price Index may need hawkish attention.
- 5 days ago 14 Apr 26, 7:00am -
Gaps are emerging between AI’s promise and delivery: Is there an opportunity in this for India’s IT firms?
The AI revolution has entered a turbulent phase, where promise runs ahead of delivery. Productivity gains are real but messy. As sundry businesses struggle to make the most of AI, Indian IT service companies could make themselves useful.
- 6 days ago 13 Apr 26, 4:00pm -
Nitin Pai: India must urgently build a coalition to contain the conflict in West Asia
India has stayed largely silent through hostilities in West Asia since October 2023, but the stakes keep going up. As if existing disruptions weren’t bad enough, we now have America’s Hormuz blockade threat. New Delhi should rally similarly affected countries for urgent damage control.
- 6 days ago 13 Apr 26, 3:44pm -
Let's keep artificial intelligence inside prisons and out of classrooms: Here's why
Asia’s rush to put AI in classrooms is driven as much by fear and profit as by progress. But what if this technology is harming children? AI is more likely to show positive educational results in other settings—such as skilling prison inmates for jobs.
- 6 days ago 13 Apr 26, 3:00pm -
Kaushik Basu: Democratic decline may be worse than what existing measures capture
Instead of looking at national scores assigned by V-Dem and others, we must account for the impact of major powers acting beyond their borders. That would offer us a clearer view of the state of democracy in today’s world.
- 6 days ago 13 Apr 26, 2:01pm -
E-commerce won’t be the same again once AI Agents start shopping for us
With the rise of AI agents who shop on our behalf, e-commerce players will find they must vie for algorithm attention. This could alter the very dynamics of competitive advantage online. Strategic adaptation must start now.
- 6 days ago 13 Apr 26, 12:01pm -
Economic warfare: Why the collapse of US-Iran peace talks may prove bad for the survival of Pax Americana
The end of US-Iran parleys in Islamabad without a peace pact has put the world back on edge. While all eyes will be on rekindled hostilities and the price of Brent crude oil, we must also take a longer view of what’s at stake for America in the economic theatre of war.
- 6 days ago 13 Apr 26, 7:30am -
Mint Quick Edit | Status of Hormuz: America seems set to battle Iran for control of this shipping lane
Claims and counterclaims were made by the US and Iran on the Strait of Hormuz after their peace talks collapsed, even as the US signalled it was poised to try forcing this passage open for trade cargo. Is America taking too big a risk?
- 6 days ago 13 Apr 26, 7:00am -