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newOil Price Today (May 19): Crude oil retreats from $110 as Trump delays planned strike on Iran. Where are prices headed?
Oil prices dipped Tuesday after President Trump delayed a planned military strike on Iran, following appeals from Middle Eastern leaders. This de-escalation eased immediate concerns over global crude supply disruptions. Analysts warn that a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could still impact markets significantly.
- 2 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:43am -
newNegative Breakout: These 8 midcap stocks cross below their 200 DMAs
In the NSE midcap pack, 8 stocks' closing prices crossed below their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on May 18, according to stockedge.com's technical scan data. Trading below the 200 DMA is considered a negative signal because it indicates the stock's price is below its long-term trend line. Traders use the 200 DMA as a key indicator to determine the overall trend in a particular stock. Take a look:
- 2 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:26am -
newGlobal Market Today: Oil slips, Asian stocks rise on Iran optimism
Oil prices have fallen and Asian stock markets have risen. President Donald Trump has paused military strikes, sparking hopes for a deal to end the conflict. This development could reopen energy routes through the Strait of Hormuz. Investors are watching closely as negotiations are reportedly underway. Markets experienced volatility due to these events.
- 3 hours ago 19 May 26, 6:36am -
newMargin trading funding soars in April as traders come back
Equity margin funding rebounded in April, with the average MTF book reaching ₹1.14 lakh crore, signaling renewed investor confidence after March's sell-off. This surge was driven by a strong recovery in mid- and small-cap stocks, encouraging leveraged bets as markets showed signs of a short-term bottom. Regulatory shifts in derivatives may have also redirected traders towards margin funding.
- 4 hours ago 19 May 26, 5:48am -
newBharti Airtel rings loud on D-St, briefly tops HDFC Bank in m-cap
Bharti Airtel briefly surpassed HDFC Bank to become India's second-most valuable company on Monday, with its market capitalization reaching ₹11.9 lakh crore. However, HDFC Bank's shares rebounded, pushing it back to the second spot by market close. This shift reflects the underperformance of traditional heavyweights like IT and banks.
- 4 hours ago 19 May 26, 5:44am -
newAI Shock: IT valuations fall near levels seen during subprime crisis
Indian IT exporters' valuations have plummeted to near 2008-09 subprime crisis levels, trading at 15-18 P/E multiples. This sharp decline, driven by AI advancements impacting headcount-based execution and OpenAI's direct entry into enterprise solutions, has seen stocks lose nearly 30% in 2026. While a weakening rupee offers short-term support, the AI overhang is expected to cap medium-term gains.
- 4 hours ago 19 May 26, 5:40am -
Iran fires a fresh threat: After oil, your Insta reels, Amazon deliveries, WhatsApp chats and Netflix streams could be the next target
From Whatsapp chats, Insta reels to Amazon deliveries, everything could be hit as Iran is considering imposing fees on undersea internet cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This move could impact global technology companies and disrupt international internet traffic. The proposal also suggests restricting cable repair work to Iranian firms. This development occurs amidst ongoing tensions between Iran, the US, and Israel, with a fragile ceasefire in place.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 9:06am -
FPIs pull out Rs 27,000 cr in May; 2026 outflows hit Rs 2.2 lakh cr-mark
Himanshu Srivastava, Principal - Manager Research at Morningstar Investment Research India, said the latest outflow trend reflected persistent uncertainty surrounding global growth, elevated geopolitical tensions across key regions and volatility in crude oil prices, which continued to weigh on risk appetite towards emerging markets, including India.
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 11:15am -
How China may have made lifelong teetotaler Trump sip alcohol
A video from Donald Trump's China visit has gone viral. It appears to show him sipping wine during a toast, contradicting his lifelong claim of never drinking alcohol. Trump's former adviser dismissed the speculation. The President is currently on an official visit to China, discussing business and geopolitical issues.
- 4 days ago 15 May 26, 2:06pm -
China's marriages drop to decade low, deepening demographic concerns
Marriage registrations in China have seen a significant drop. Official data reveals a 6.2% decrease in the first quarter compared to last year. This figure is now approximately half of what it was in 2017. The trend underscores the demographic challenges facing the nation.
- 8 days ago 11 May 26, 3:24pm -
US, Iran no closer to ending war as Qatari tanker sails toward Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is calm after recent clashes. The United States awaits Iran's response to peace proposals. Meanwhile, the US has expanded sanctions on Iran-linked entities. A Qatari LNG tanker is heading towards the strait. International efforts continue to promote stability and security in the Middle East.
- 8 days ago 11 May 26, 12:46am -
U.S. employers added a surprising 115,000 jobs last month despite the economic shock from Iran war
America's employers added 115,000 jobs in April, exceeding forecasts despite the Iran war's disruption of global oil supplies and surging gas prices. The unemployment rate held steady at a low 4.3%, indicating resilience in the job market for now. However, economists warn that the conflict's impact may be delayed.
- 11 days ago 8 May 26, 6:11pm -
IMF warns of 'inevitable' AI-powered threats to world
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark warning regarding the escalating threat of AI-powered cyberattacks to global financial stability. The IMF's analysis indicates that severe cyber incidents could lead to funding difficulties, solvency issues, and widespread market disruptions due to the interconnected financial system and AI's ability to exploit vulnerabilities rapidly.
- 11 days ago 8 May 26, 1:00am -
RBI draft for upper layer non-banks affects CICs disproportionately, raises compliances costs
New Reserve Bank draft on upper layer non-bank finance companies disproportionately impacts core investment companies by increasing compliance costs. Mandatory listing requirements could prove onerous for many CICs, particularly those not seeking public market access. The AUM-based approach may present challenges for these entities, especially regarding listing and governance.
- 29 days ago 20 Apr 26, 7:06pm -
Exporters seek removal of cap on interest subvention
Indian exporters are calling on the government to lift the cap on interest subvention. They state current support is insufficient to counter rising global trade uncertainties. The Federation of Indian Export Organisations believes the subsidy scheme needs revision. This aims to provide more substantial relief to businesses facing higher borrowing costs and fluctuating export demand.
- 31 days ago 17 Apr 26, 11:50pm -

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

Business Standard

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

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

Business Line

newSensex today | Stock Market Live: Markets set for muted opening amid geopolitical easing and global cues
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian markets are likely to open flat to positive on Tuesday amid supportive Asian cues, though elevated volatility, geopolitical uncertainty, crude oil prices and key derivatives levels are expected to keep traders cautious ahead of weekly expiry.
- 52 mins ago 19 May 26, 8:38am -
newMeta moves 7,000 employees into AI jobs ahead of staff cuts
Meta is also expected to cut nearly 10% of its workforce this week as part of the restructuring
- 55 mins ago 19 May 26, 8:35am -
newPetrol, diesel prices increased by 90 paise as oil firms cut mounting losses
Despite the hikes, oil marketing companies continue to incur significant losses, while concerns over inflation, India’s oil import bill and pressure on foreign exchange reserves are mounting
- 1 hour ago 19 May 26, 8:06am -
newCongo Ebola outbreak timeline: How the deadly virus spread across borders
The outbreak, caused by the rarer Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, has already killed more than 100 people and prompted the World Health Organization to declare a public health emergency of international concern
- 1 hour ago 19 May 26, 8:00am -
newGovt working on plan to rollout water metro transport system in 18 cities
In the first phase, cities such as Srinagar, Patna, Varanasi, Ayodhya and Prayagraj are expected to get water metro services, while Tezpur and Dibrugarh in Assam are included in the second phase
- 2 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:54am -
newMarkets likely to open flat as Gift Nifty signals cautious trading amid global cues
Institutional buying from FIIs and DIIs in the last session helped stabilise sentiment after recent volatility, while easing geopolitical tensions and cooling crude oil prices improved global risk appetite
- 2 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:45am -
newUS approves defence support services for Apache helicopters and howitzers
The deals, worth an estimated USD 198.2 billion and USD 230 million respectively, involve major defence contractors including Boeing, Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems.
- 2 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:27am -
newBuzzing stocks: Adani Group stocks, JSW Cement, Eicher Motors, Vascon Engineers, Captain Polyplast, Veerhealth Care, Natco Pharma
Corporate action stayed active with Adani settling an OFAC probe, JSW Cement delaying its board meeting, and companies like Royal Enfield, Vascon Engineers, Kotak Alternate and others reporting fresh investments, contracts and capacity expansion plans.
- 2 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:13am -
newSEBI proposes easing call recording rules for research analysts with institutional clients
The move is aimed at reducing regulatory burden and improving ease of doing business, while maintaining stricter safeguards for retail clients.
- 3 hours ago 19 May 26, 6:55am -
newIndian Oil posts 56% jump in Q4 profit to Rs 11,377 crore on strong margins
The company delivered robust operational performance across segments, including record crude throughput of 75.4 million tonnes and pipeline throughput of 105.3 million tonnes
- 3 hours ago 19 May 26, 6:50am -
newTrump holds off Iran strikes planned for Tuesday at request of Arab leaders
Trump claimed that new negotiations are underway aimed at securing a deal that would ensure Iran does not develop nuclear weapons
- 3 hours ago 19 May 26, 6:29am -
newPM Modi invites Norwegian companies to invest in India
Modi emphasised opportunities in clean energy, manufacturing, shipbuilding and health sectors, while urging stronger bilateral cooperation
- 10 hours ago 18 May 26, 11:53pm -
newElon Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI in US court ruling
The trial, seen as a key moment for the AI industry, highlighted disputes over OpenAI’s governance, profit goals, and the broader direction of artificial intelligence development
- 10 hours ago 18 May 26, 11:39pm -
newUS issues 30-day licence for stranded Russian oil shipments at sea
The decision follows earlier waivers introduced to ease global oil supply disruptions amid geopolitical tensions, though it has had limited impact on fuel prices so far
- 10 hours ago 18 May 26, 11:28pm -
newUS Justice Department drops all charges against Adani, case closed permanently
The development follows recent settlements with the US SEC and OFAC, marking the closure of multiple US investigations involving the Adani Group.
- 10 hours ago 18 May 26, 11:18pm -

newMarket-cap race: Bharti Airtel closing in on HDFC Bank for number 2 spot
Airtel’s total market cap stood at ₹11,80,328 crore, just behind HDFC Bank’s ₹11,82,223 crore — a gap that fluctuated through the session after Airtel hit an intraday high of ₹1,953.80
- 11 hours ago 18 May 26, 10:13pm -
newMaruti Suzuki commences second factory at Kharkhoda with 2.5-lakh units
Once fully operational, the Kharkhoda facility will be among Suzuki’s largest four-wheeler manufacturing locations with capacity to produce one-million vehicles per annum. Its total capacity reaches 26.5 lakh units per annum now, including Gujarat plants
- 11 hours ago 18 May 26, 10:12pm -
newTourism Finance Corporation net profit up 6 pc in March quarter on better demand
Income also increased 6 per cent to ₹74 crore
- 12 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:58pm -
newGetting retail investors to ‘samba’ with bonds
India can emulate Brazil in offering tax sops to bond investors to boost investments into infrastructure
- 12 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:58pm -
newIndia-New Zealand trade pact: Beyond a small market
The FTA can boost Indian pharma and services, while New Zealand can gain in agri exports
- 12 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:54pm -
newQ4 Results Today Highlights: Apollo Micro & Zydus Wellness Q4 profit up, Strides Pharma profit down q-o-q, GNFC Q4 PAT up 88%, Afcons Infra slips into the red, GE Vernova net nearly doubles
Q4 Results Today, 18th May 2026 Updates: Catch updates
- 12 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:48pm -
newLetters to the Editor dated May 18, 2026
- 12 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:44pm -
newEditorial. Future shock
Q4 results strong but momentum under question
- 12 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:42pm -
newNet investments in gold ETFs turn positive after 3 weeks
Asians investors turn cautious to book profits, but US, French and UK inflows turn positive
- 12 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:36pm -
newGE Vernova T&D India profit nearly doubles to ₹352 cr in Q4
Total income grows to ₹1,674.24 crore during the quarter from ₹1,173.65 crore in the same period a year ago
- 12 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:36pm -
newNifty claws back from 23,317 abyss; Rupee hits record low near ₹96.40
Nifty 50 settled at 23,649.95, up just 6.45 points or 0.03%, while the BSE Sensex gained 77.05 points or 0.10% to close at 75,315.04
- 12 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:34pm -
newGold bars and coins make up 41% of gold demand in January-March 2026
With 62.3 tonnes flying off the shelves, it’s clear that investors are leaning towards gold as a savvy investment choice, snapping up these shiny assets instead of traditional jewellery
- 12 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:32pm -
newAdani Enterprises to pay $275 million in US Iran sanctions settlement
Adani Enterprises imported 35 cargoes of LPG between November 2023 and June 2025 from a Dubai-based trader that purportedly supplied gas from Oman and Iraq, but which OFAC said was actually sourced from Iran
- 12 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:29pm -
newMPEZ approves new projects worth ₹450 crore in Tamil Nadu
These sectors include IT/ITES, nutraceuticals, warehousing & logistics, engineering services, and footwear, further accelerating industrial growth across the Tamil Nadu, Andaman & Puducherry (TAP) Region
- 12 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:24pm -
newThe IIT-M lab ‘eyeing’ support for dyslexic children
The institute’s Language and Cognition lab aims to use eye-tracking technology to study how people process language
- 12 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:22pm -
newIndia to continue purchasing Russian crude notwithstanding US sanctions
There is no shortage of crude, says Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary, Oil Ministry
- 12 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:17pm -
newAfcons Infrastructure Q4 net loss at ₹88 crore
Consolidated revenue from operations in the quarter under review declined to ₹2,613.84 crore
- 12 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:11pm -
newPublic sector banks, insurers, financial institutions told to implement austerity measures
Among the measures prescribed are conduct of meetings via video conferencing, adoption of EVs, cutting down on foreign travel and attending overseas engagements virtually wherever possible
- 12 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:04pm -
newBroker’s call: Data Patterns (Add)
Choice International
- 12 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:04pm -
newFintechs turn to AI for personalised finance, fraud detection and smarter operations
The sector looks beyond basic automation and chatbots toward more intelligent financial services infrastructure
- 12 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:03pm -
newEbola outbreak: India could extend medical support to affected regions, suggests Soumya Swaminathan
The WHO had declared the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern
- 12 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:02pm -
newPocket
- 12 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:02pm -
newCognizant doubles 2026 stock buyback target to $2 billion
- 12 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:01pm -
newIndia is increasingly susceptible to cyberattacks, CBRN threats amid geopolitical tensions: Report
India’s doctrine, detection systems, and protective equipment must account for this expanded threat spectrum, report says
- 12 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:00pm -
newIndustry meet in Bangkok to address logistics challenges
The 2026 APAC edition is expected to bring together senior executives from retail, logistics, FMCG and commerce sectors across the region
- 13 hours ago 18 May 26, 8:58pm -
newDemand for long products softening on slowing construction activity: Tata Steel
Steel prices to remain strong on the back of a rise in raw material costs: TV Narendran, CEO and Managing Director, Tata Steel
- 13 hours ago 18 May 26, 8:56pm -
newExperts stress faster response, greater coordination to counter CBRN threats
Operation Sindoor increased fears of strike near nuclear storage facility, said DRDO scientist Upendra Kumar Singh
- 13 hours ago 18 May 26, 8:56pm -
newAirfares across domestic, international routes rise sequentially since March
According to data shared by Wego, international ABVs increased significantly from approximately ₹22,700 in February to over ₹32,600 in May
- 13 hours ago 18 May 26, 8:53pm -
newIndia can ride out disruption after Russian oil waiver lapse
India’s demand is also cooler, as a result of maintenance that has cut back overall purchases from private refiners
- 13 hours ago 18 May 26, 8:50pm -
newIndustry must aim for import-substitution, gear up for $1 trillion export target: Goyal
Industry must look at import data put up by the Commerce Department on its trade portal to identify opportunities for local manufacture and substitution of imports
- 13 hours ago 18 May 26, 8:49pm -
newSanjay Dutt’s TIGERFIRE Vodka eyes 25,000 case sales in India by year-end
TIGERFIRE Vodka is currently present across Maharashtra, Goa and Haryana, while registrations are underway for Telangana, Delhi, and Punjab
- 13 hours ago 18 May 26, 8:49pm -
newWest Bengal cabinet approves "Annapurna Bhandar" scheme for women from June, gives in-principle approval for formation of 7th Pay Commission
This decision will result in the stoppage of honorarium to imams and muezzins and purohits which was announced by the erstwhile Trinamool Congress government.
- 13 hours ago 18 May 26, 8:48pm -
newCurrent account deficit to widen to 2.3% of GDP in FY27 from 0.9% in FY26: Report
HSBC said it has assumed crude prices to average $95 a barrel, and combined it with sensitivities in oil, gold, core goods, services trade and remittances to arrive at a current account deficit of 2.3% of GDP in FY27 as against 0.9% in FY26
- 13 hours ago 18 May 26, 8:48pm -
newPearl Global plans ₹200-250 crore FY27 investment to expand manufacturing footprint
The company is a manufacturing partner for global brands such as Gap, Zara, Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein.
- 13 hours ago 18 May 26, 8:43pm -
newFROM CEREMONY TO STRATEGY:How Corporate Events Are BecomingIndia’s Most Powerful Business Investments
- 13 hours ago 18 May 26, 8:41pm -
newThe First Macao Forum on Low-Altitude Economy and Innovation Development of Full-Space Unmanned Systems Successfully Held in 2026
- 13 hours ago 18 May 26, 8:41pm -
newChandigarh University Biotechnology Scientists Faculty Secure Rs 1.16 Crore Government Grants from ICMR and ANRF for Mustard Yield and Diabetic Kidney Disease Research
Chandigarh University Scientist to Boost Mustard Productivity through Microbe-Based Research with Rs 60 Lakh PM-ECRG Grant from Anusandhan National Research Foundation; Reduce Dependence on Fertilizers, Give Fillip to Oilseed Production
- 13 hours ago 18 May 26, 8:41pm -
newBest SaaS SEO Agency in 2026: How PipeRocket Digital Turned Organic Search into a 2.5x Revenue Channel for B2B SaaS
- 13 hours ago 18 May 26, 8:40pm -
newPlatinum demand for Indian vehicle production up 1% in Q1, but jewellery offtake down 15%
World Platinum Investment Council expects the global market to be in deficit to the tune of 297,000 ounces in 2026, despite surprlus production in the first quarter
- 13 hours ago 18 May 26, 8:40pm -
newViyona Fintech gets NPCI certification
With this milestone, Hyderabad-based Viyona joins a select group of fintech infrastructure players building end-to-end payment orchestration capabilities aligned with National Payments Corporation of India standards.
- 13 hours ago 18 May 26, 8:38pm -
newBitcoin at two-week low as crypto liquidations hit $500 million
The token has been under pressure in recent days as uncertainty around the US war with Iran weighed on risk assets
- 13 hours ago 18 May 26, 8:37pm -
newZydus Wellness enters harvest phase in FY27 as ₹7,800-crore acquisition bet faces execution test
After spending ₹7,800 crore on acquisitions, Zydus Wellness is entering FY27 targeting about ₹5,700 crore in revenue as Comfort Click, RiteBite Max Protein and a Complan turnaround drive its next phase of growth
- 13 hours ago 18 May 26, 8:34pm -
newGoing beyond the optics
Trump-Xi meeting yields little for the US
- 13 hours ago 18 May 26, 8:28pm -
newWhat TVK’s win means for TN’s economy
Financial test. Going by the party’s poll promises, the welfare expenditure could balloon. New revenue streams are needed to finance this
- 13 hours ago 18 May 26, 8:28pm -
newBees, the overlooked aspect of Indian agriculture
Pollination must become part of India’s natural farming transition. It is particularly beneficial to coffee, spices and horticulture
- 13 hours ago 18 May 26, 8:27pm -

NDTV Business

newZydus Wellness Target Price Raised By Motilal Oswal After Q4 Results — Check Potential Upside, Key Triggers
With stability in the core business and exciting new growth engines, the brokerage expects Zydus Wellness to deliver superior earnings growth vs the past.
- 56 mins ago 19 May 26, 8:34am -
newFIFA World Cup 2026 Brazil Squad Announced: Last Dance For Neymar; Vinicius Jr. And Raphinha Make The Cut
Neymar has not appeared for his country since 2023 but is set to make a comeback ahead of what would be his fourth appearance on football’s biggest stage.
- 1 hour ago 19 May 26, 8:29am -
newNifty Weekly F&O Expiry Today: Can Nifty Sustain Recovery After 300-Point Bounce?
Buying interest near the lower Bollinger Band triggered a sharp recovery, with Nifty filling the opening gap before ending 6.45 points, or 0.03%, higher at 23,649.95.
- 1 hour ago 19 May 26, 8:24am -
newDr Reddy's Wins Higher Target As HSBC Backs Its Global Expansion Strategy — Details Inside
HSBC has raised its FY27-28 earnings per share estimates by 2.8% to 4.6%, reflecting a more optimistic outlook for semaglutide and abatacept.
- 1 hour ago 19 May 26, 8:02am -
newMHA Updates Citizenship Rules For Applicants From Pakistan Afghanistan And Bangladesh
Applicants from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh must declare their passport status when applying for Indian citizenship under amended Citizenship Rules, 2009.
- 1 hour ago 19 May 26, 8:02am -
newExplained: Here's What 90 Paise Fuel Price Hike Means For HPCL, BPCL and IOCL
The latest price hike of 90 paise across petrol and diesel will add to the existing Rs 3 per litre that was already announced four days ago, taking the total hike to Rs 3.9 per litre.
- 2 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:55am -
newBengaluru Rains Trigger Waterlogging, Videos Flood Social Media; IMD Issues Yellow Alert
According to Regional Meteorological Centre, Bengaluru, the city is likely to expect a partly cloudy sky with light to moderate rain and thundershowers through the day.
- 2 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:52am -
newGreat Eastern Shipping Company Dividend Record Date: Last Day To Buy Shares To Qualify
Great Eastern Shipping Company has declared the fourth interim dividend of Rs 11.70 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26.
- 2 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:52am -
newAmber Enterprises Shares in Focus After Q4; Valuations Look Fair, Says Nirmal Bang — Check Revised Target Price
Amber's FY26 performance remained mixed, with topline growth of 22% but relatively modest 12% bottom-line expansion, impacted by elevated JV losses and higher depreciation and interest costs from an accelerated capex cycle.
- 2 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:44am -
newGold, Silver Price Today, May 19: Check Prices In Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore
Gold prices in India remained stable at around Rs 1,59,970 per 10 grams despite global market weakness, while silver prices edged higher amid import restrictions and rupee depreciation.
- 2 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:32am -
newQ4 Results Today: Bharat Electronics, BPCL, Zydus Lifesciences, Mankind Pharma Among 120+ Firms To Post Earnings
Black Buck, J. Kumar Infraprojects, Karnataka Bank, RITES and C.E. Info Systems are among the companies that will declare earnings on May 19.
- 2 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:30am -
newPetrol, Diesel Prices Hiked Again, Fuel To Get Costlier By 90 Paise Per Litre
In the national capital, petrol now costs Rs 98.64 per litre, up from Rs 97.77, while diesel prices climbed to Rs 91.58 per litre from Rs 90.67, as per industry sources to PTI.
- 2 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:23am -
newGold, Silver Price Today, May 18: Check Prices In Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore
Gold prices felt the heat as the yellow metal corrected sharply by nearly, pressured by a rise in crude oil prices and a stronger dollar index.
- 2 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:22am -
newNorway Honours PM Modi With Highest Civilian Honour; Oslo Visit Yields 12 Key Outcomes — Details
In a special ceremony hosted in Oslo, His Majesty King Herald V of Norway conferred upon PM Modi the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit'.
- 2 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:20am -
newStock Picks Today: TVS Motor, JSW Energy, Adani Power, Paytm, Astral And More On Brokerages' Radar
Check out top stocks under brokerages' radar heading into trade today.
- 2 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:20am -

new'Can't Avoid': Salesforce's Vala Afshar On AI Replacing Cognitive Work
Vala Afshar says India's vast developer base, startup ecosystem and rapid digital adoption position it among the world's leading AI growth markets.
- 2 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:15am -
newStock Market Today: All You Need To Know Before Going Into Trade On May 19
Stocks in the news, big brokerage calls of the day, complete trade setup and much more!
- 2 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:13am -
newUS-Iran War Live News Updates: Very Major Attack On Iran Held Off, Says Trump
US President Trump announced he delayed planned military strikes on Iran at the request of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE amid ongoing serious negotiations.
- 2 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:13am -
newPetrol Diesel Prices Hiked By 90 Paise On May 19! Check New Rates In Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai And More
Petrol and diesel prices were raised by 90 paise per litre on Tuesday, marking the second increase in fuel rates in less than a week. The latest hike follows a sharp Rs 3 per litre increase implemented last Friday.
- 2 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:12am -
newStandard Chartered to Slash Back-Office Roles to Boost Returns
The bank said it would drive productivity improvements to raise income per employee by about 20% by 2028, aided by a reduction in corporate functions roles of more than 15% by 2030.
- 2 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:08am -

IBN

newPetrol, Diesel, CNG Fresh Prices Announced: Know City-Wise Fuel Rates For May 19
India fuel prices rise again as OMCs hike petrol and diesel amid Iran US war and West Asia crisis, petrol costliest in Hyderabad, diesel highest in Thiruvananthapuram
- 1 hour ago 19 May 26, 8:12am -
newAI Reshapes Banking: Standard Chartered Targets 15% Cut In Corporate Roles
Standard Chartered Plc plans to cut up to 15 percent of support roles and over 15 percent of corporate functions by 2030, using AI to boost productivity and income per employee
- 2 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:42am -
newSensex, Nifty Likely To Open Flat-To-Positive Amid Easing Global Worries
Indian markets seen positive Tuesday on lower Brent crude after Donald Trump halted Iran strike, Sensex and Nifty ended flat Monday, petrol and diesel prices hiked again
- 2 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:23am -
new10 Powerful Jamsetji Tata Quotes That Still Inspire India Today
Jamsetji Tata Death Anniversary 2026: Jamsetji’s quotes on success, integrity, leadership and nation-building continue to inspire entrepreneurs, students and professionals alike.
- 3 hours ago 19 May 26, 6:15am -
newHaryana’s Green Push: No New Petrol, Diesel Vehicles In NCR Cab, Delivery Fleets
The new policy has been introduced to promote clean transport and improve air quality in NCR districts of Haryana.
- 14 hours ago 18 May 26, 7:25pm -
newFinance Ministry Tells State-Run Banks, Insurers To Cut Travel, Shift To EVs: Report
The government's order, as part of a broader austerity push, will cover State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda and Life Insurance Corporation of India.
- 16 hours ago 18 May 26, 5:44pm -
newTCS Salary Hike: Average 5% Increment, Some Employees Report Pay Cuts; Variable Pay Lowered
Employees in the B band reportedly get hikes in the range of 1%-3.5%, while many workers in the C band claims their salary revisions were either negligible or negative.
- 16 hours ago 18 May 26, 5:36pm -
newAfter Layoffs, TCS Asked Managers To Place 5% Employees In Lowest Performance Band: Report
Business unit heads ultimately classified nearly 3% employees, or around 17,500 people, as underperformers, according to a report citing executives aware of the matter.
- 16 hours ago 18 May 26, 5:18pm -
newIndia Will Continue Buying Russian Oil Irrespective Of US Waiver, Says Govt Official
India says Russian crude imports will continue based on price and supply needs, regardless of any US sanctions waiver, and reports adequate oil supplies despite global disruptions
- 17 hours ago 18 May 26, 4:58pm -
newBengal Cabinet Approves 7th Pay Commission, Free Bus Rides for Women From June 1
CM Suvendu Adhikari-led cabinet decides to implement the 7th CPC in the state, a move aimed at narrowing salary gap between West Bengal govt employees and central government staff.
- 18 hours ago 18 May 26, 3:57pm -
newFrom 900-Point Crash To Green Close: Sensex Stages Massive Comeback, Nifty Ends Flat At 23,650
The Sensex ends marginally higher by 77 points, or 0.10 per cent, at 75,315.04 after plunging to an intraday low of 74,180.26 in early trade.
- 18 hours ago 18 May 26, 3:50pm -
newMicrosoft AI Chief Warns White-Collar Jobs Could Vanish Within 18 Months
Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman warns AI could automate most white collar jobs within 12 to 18 months, threatening accountants, lawyers, marketers and project managers
- 18 hours ago 18 May 26, 3:46pm -
newAI Gets The Job: Salesforce Buys $300 Million In Anthropic Tokens Instead Of Hiring Engineers
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff says the firm will spend nearly 300 million dollars on Anthropic tokens in 2025, deepening its AI coding push while reshaping hiring and job roles
- 18 hours ago 18 May 26, 3:09pm -
newNSE Begins Trading In Electronic Gold Receipts Segment: What's This?
The exchange says live trading in EGRs began from Monday, May 18, after a successful mock trading session conducted on May 16 without any system issues or exceptions.
- 19 hours ago 18 May 26, 2:45pm -
newIndia-Oman Trade Pact From June 1 To Support $2 Trillion Export Goal: Piyush Goyal
India Oman free trade pact takes effect June 1, giving India near full duty free access to Oman, as Piyush Goyal targets 2 trillion dollars exports in five years
- 19 hours ago 18 May 26, 2:30pm -

newMarket Updates: Sensex Turns Positive After 1,000-Point Recovery From Day’s Low; IT Stocks Lead Rally
At around 1:50 pm, the Nifty 50 erases nearly all losses and was trading flat at 23,625.25 after slipping as much as 1.19 per cent earlier in the day.
- 20 hours ago 18 May 26, 1:55pm -
newStrait of Hormuz Crisis: Moody's Says India May Need Direct Deal With Iran To Secure Oil Supplies
We expect oil importers, particularly China, India, Japan and Korea, to negotiate passage bilaterally with Iran, potentially through coordinated transit corridors, says Moody's.
- 20 hours ago 18 May 26, 1:48pm -
newBengaluru 2nd Airport Buzz Sparks Land Rush Along Kanakapura, Nelamangala Corridors
Speculation around Bengaluru’s proposed second airport has triggered a land rush across Kanakapura, Harohalli, Nelamangala and Kunigal corridors
- 20 hours ago 18 May 26, 1:18pm -
newBharti Airtel Overtakes HDFC Bank To Become India’s 2nd Most Valuable Company
Bharti Airtel briefly becomes Indias 2nd most valuable firm, overtaking HDFC Bank as Airtel shares rally and HDFC Bank faces pressure after chairman Atanu Chakraborty resigns
- 21 hours ago 18 May 26, 12:47pm -
newInfosys, Coforge, Tech Mahindra: IT Stocks Jump Up To 3% As Rupee Hits Record Low
Infosys rises 0.63%, while Tech Mahindra gains 2.53% Coforge is up 2.33% and Oracle Financial Services Software (OFSS) surges over 3%.
- 21 hours ago 18 May 26, 12:14pm -
newPFRDA Allows Monthly, Quarterly Income Payouts For NPS Subscribers
PFRDA launches new Retirement Income Schemes under NPS, offering flexible drawdown options and periodic payouts up to age 85 while preserving mandatory annuitization
- 21 hours ago 18 May 26, 12:13pm -
newPaytm Launches 'Pocket Money' Feature For Teenagers: How It Works
With Paytm Pocket Money, teenagers can make payments at online and offline merchants using the Paytm app on their phones.
- 22 hours ago 18 May 26, 11:50am -
newDelhi, Hyderabad Or Bengaluru: Which City Leads India's MICE Race?
Delhi has Bharat Mandapam. Hyderabad has HITEC City. Bengaluru has the tech ecosystem. Which city is best placed to lead India’s booming MICE economy?
- 22 hours ago 18 May 26, 11:35am -
newICICI Prudential Shares Sink 9% As Prudential Plc Buys Controlling Stake In Bharti Life
ICICI Prudential Life shares fall 9 percent as Prudential Plc agrees to buy 75 percent of Bharti Life for Rs 3500 crore, plans to cut ICICI Prudential stake below 10 percent
- 22 hours ago 18 May 26, 11:10am -
newAmber Enterprises Shares Sink Over 15%, Biggest Single-Day Fall Since May 2022
Shares of Amber Enterprises India fall 15% during early trade, marking its sharpest single-day decline since May 2022. It was later trading at Rs 7,122, down Rs 1,357.50 or 15.98%.
- 23 hours ago 18 May 26, 10:51am -
newEnergy Crisis Jolts China: Retail Sales Drop, Factory Output Misses Forecasts
China economy shows resilience as Q1 2026 GDP grows 5 percent, but April retail sales and industrial output miss forecasts amid Middle East conflict and energy price shocks
- 23 hours ago 18 May 26, 10:32am -
newWhy Is Share Market Falling Today? Key Factors Behind Sensex, Nifty Decline On May 18
Why Is Share Market Falling Today? Selling pressure intensifies in the Indian stock market on Monday morning, with weakness visible across large-caps, mid-caps and small-caps.
- 23 hours ago 18 May 26, 10:13am -
newSilver ETFs Gain Up To 2% After Govt Tightens Import Rules For Silver Bars
Silver ETFs rise up to 2% after DGFT changed some silver bar imports from 'Free' to 'Restricted', raising supply concerns amid rupee pressure and West Asia tensions.
- 24 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:53am -
newGold, Silver Prices Fall Today: Check 22K and 24K Rates In Your City On May 18
Gold and Silver Rates in India Today, May 18: In Mumbai, the price of 24-carat gold stands at Rs 1,56,920 per 10 grams, while 22k gold is available at Rs 1,43,840 per 10 grams.
- 24 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:42am -
newRupee Hits Record Low Of 96.17 Against Dollar Amid Crude Oil Surge, FII Outflow
Rupee opens at record low of 96.17 vs dollar, pressured by rising crude oil prices, a stronger dollar and continued FII outflows
- 24 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:30am -
BSE Set For Nifty 50 Entry, Wipro May Exit In September 2026 Rejig
BSE may enter Nifty 50 in the September 2026 reshuffle as Wipro exits, driven by BSEs strong gains and Wipros decline, with passive inflows estimated at 639 million dollars
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 8:59am -
'Young Indians Are Not Anti-Gold': Experts Explain Why Gen Z Is Choosing SIPs, ETFs & Digital Investing
Today’s young investor came of age during COVID, market crashes, and YouTube tutorials on buying. They are not chasing safety; they are chasing returns, liquidity and flexibility
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 8:53am -
Prudential Plc To Acquire 75% Stake In Bharti Life Insurance For Rs 3,500 Crore
Prudential plc to buy 75 percent of Bharti Life Insurance for Rs 3,500 crore, gaining control in India, pending approvals, to expand products and distribution nationwide
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 8:14am -
Petrol, Diesel, CNG Fresh Prices Announced: Know City-Wise Fuel Rates For May 18
India fuel prices stay unchanged on May 18 after a Rs 3 hike on May 15, crude near 105 per barrel, Hyderabad has costliest petrol, Thiruvananthapuram costliest diesel
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 7:48am -
Nifty, Sensex Seen Opening In Red As Brent Crude Jumps Above $111 per Barrel
Indian equities seen opening lower as Sensex and Nifty track weak Asia, FIIs outflows and Iran US tensions, with Brent above 111 and commodities including gold under pressure
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 7:27am -
PM Modi Discusses Port Infrastructure With Chief Of World’s Second-Largest Shipping Firm Maersk
PM Modi met Maersk chairman Robert Maersk Uggla in Gothenburg and discussed investment opportunities in India in port infrastructure and logistics.
- 1 day ago 17 May 26, 10:15pm -
Prudential To Buy Controlling Stake In Bharti Life Insurance For $365 Million, Expand India Presence
Prudential to buy 75% of Bharti Life Insurance for 35 billion rupees plus up to 7 billion, will restructure India holdings and cut ICICI Prudential Life stake below 10%.
- 1 day ago 17 May 26, 9:42pm -
CEA Proposes Higher Power Tariff Fixed Charges: What It Means For Consumers
CEA may raise fixed monthly power charges to aid discoms hit by rooftop solar and captive power, risking higher bills for low use consumers amid fuel price hikes and Iran US war
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 3:24pm -
MCX Expands Precious Metals Segment With New Silver 100 Contracts From June 1
MCX will launch Silver 100 100 gram futures from June 1 2026 across multiple expiries, as India tightens oversight and raises duties on gold and silver imports
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 2:18pm -
India Restricts Silver Bar Imports: How Will It Impact Prices In India?
India restricts silver imports, requiring approval for high purity bars and other forms, a move likely to tighten supply and lift domestic silver prices
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 2:12pm -
Iran War Impact: Singapore Replaces UAE As India’s 2nd-Largest Export Hub As Hormuz Crisis Deepens
War in West Asia and Strait of Hormuz closure reshape India trade, Singapore tops UAE as export hub, new energy import partners rise, rupee weakens, fuel prices and duties increase
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 12:47pm -
Gold Prices Rise After Import Duty Hike: How Much Gold Can Families Keep At Home?
India hikes gold import duty to 15 percent to curb demand and protect forex, CBDT guidelines allow women more tax free gold than men, excess holdings need proof of source
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 12:13pm -
India Stores Strategic Crude Oil Reserves For Emergency, But Does It Have Strategic LPG Reserves?
West Asia crisis shuts Strait of Hormuz, crude tops 100 per barrel, India faces supply hit and forex strain, has 60 days oil cover.
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 11:45am -
Tata Electronics Joins Hands With Netherlands’ ASML: What It Means For India’s Global Chip Hub Ambitions
The importance of ASML can be understood by the fact that it is the world's only producer of EUV (Extreme Ultraviolet) lithography machines.
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 10:11am -
Dividend Stocks This Week: L&T, Havells, GM Breweries, ITC Hotels To Trade Ex-Date
Key corporate actions next week include dividends from L&T, Havells, ITC Hotels, Sula Vineyards, buybacks by Onward Technologies, Welspun Living.
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 8:49am -
Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Know City-Wise Fuel Rates For May 17
After a Rs 3 hike on May 15, petrol and diesel prices in India stayed unchanged on May 17, with OMCs holding rates despite crude oil at 105 dollars a barrel
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 8:19am -
Precious Metal Pressure: Two Reasons Why India Is Moving To Tighten Silver Bar Imports
The Ministry of Finance has already doubled the effective import tax on gold and silver to 15 per cent
- 2 days ago 16 May 26, 11:13pm -
Recharged By Accounting? Vodafone Idea Logs Rs 51,970 Crore Q4 Profit, But Here's The Catch
A look under the hood reveals that this staggering figure has very little to do with Vi's day-to-day business operations
- 3 days ago 16 May 26, 8:04pm -
India Restricts Silver Bar Imports With Immediate Effect; 99.9% Category Now Requires Permit
The changes have been introduced through amendments to the import policy schedule under the ITC (HS) classification.
- 3 days ago 16 May 26, 7:58pm -
Vodafone Idea Logs Rs 51,970 Crore Profit, First Quarterly Gain In Six Years
Vodafone Idea recorded Rs 51,970 crore Q4 profit, driven by one-time AGR accounting gain, with revenue and EBITDA up and subscribers rising on 4G and 5G rollout.
- 3 days ago 16 May 26, 7:54pm -
Delhi Govt Slashes VAT On Jet Fuel From 25% To 7% Amid West Asia Crisis
Delhi has cut VAT on aviation turbine fuel from 25% to 7%. The move is set to benefit airlines.
- 3 days ago 16 May 26, 7:26pm -
Nifty Prediction For May 18: Volatility Ahead Amid Costlier Crude, Weaker Rupee; Know Support & Resistance Levels
Nifty Prediction For Monday, May 18: Experts say markets are expected to remain volatile and intensely headline-driven as investors watch geopolitics and oil market developments.
- 3 days ago 16 May 26, 3:19pm -
How Much Money Is Enough For A Luxury Life In Tier-2 Cities? Bengaluru-Based CEO Shares View
GoodWorks Group's CEO says a salary of Rs 1 lakh per month provides a comfortable life in many tier-2 cities, though lifestyle expectations can significantly change the equation.
- 3 days ago 16 May 26, 2:33pm -
4 Underground Caves Where India Stores Its Strategic Oil Reserve
India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) consist of massive unlined rock caverns excavated deep underground to shield the nation's energy security.
- 3 days ago 16 May 26, 2:15pm -
TCS CEO Salary: K Krithivasan Receives Rs 28.1 Crore in FY26, Up 6% From Previous Year
TCS CEO K Krithivasan earns Rs 28.1 crore in FY26, up 5.95 percent, with Rs 25 crore commission; the CEO-to-employee median pay ratio stands at 332.8, median pay rises 5.1%.
- 3 days ago 16 May 26, 1:55pm -
Bank Employees Seek 5-Day Workweek: What Is The Status? Here's What We Know So Far
A five-day work week will immediately reduce commuting by lakhs of bank officers and employees across the country, says the All India Bank Officers' Confederation.
- 3 days ago 16 May 26, 12:42pm -
From Fitment Factor To Pension Hike: What Central Govt Employees Want From 8th Pay Commission
NCJCM staff seek broad 8th Pay Commission changes, demanding higher pay, wider pension revision, OPS for some staff, better allowances, promotions, and compassionate appointments.
- 3 days ago 16 May 26, 11:53am -
Petrol Price Hike: Gig Workers Demand Higher Wages, Union Calls For 5-Hour Shutdown Of Delivery Services Today
GIPSWU urges app cab and delivery workers to suspend services for 5 hours today, demands higher per kilometre rates and minimum Rs 20 per kilometre payout after petrol price hike.
- 3 days ago 16 May 26, 11:00am -
India's Gold Reserves Spike As Overall Forex Kitty Climbs $6.2 Billion To $696 Billion; Details Here
India’s foreign exchange reserves rebound sharply after weeks of pressure, rising by $6.295 billion to $696.988 billion in the week ended May 8.
- 3 days ago 16 May 26, 9:22am -
Gold, Silver Prices Fall Today: Check 22K and 24K Rates In Your City On May 16
Gold and Silver Rates in India Today, May 16: In Mumbai, the price of 24-carat gold stands at Rs 1,57,900 per 10 grams, while 22k gold is available at Rs 1,44,740 per 10 grams.
- 3 days ago 16 May 26, 9:16am -
Bank Holiday Today: Are Banks Open Or Closed Today, May 16? Check Holiday List For This Month
As May 16 is the third Saturday of the month, banks will remain open across the country, except Gangtok where branches will remain closed on account of 'State Day'.
- 3 days ago 16 May 26, 8:20am -
Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Know City-Wise Fuel Rates For May 16
India keeps petrol and diesel prices unchanged on May 16, 2026, a day after fuel prices were increased by Rs 3 across Indian cities.
- 3 days ago 16 May 26, 8:06am -
Big Energy Push: UAE To Store 30 Million Barrels In India's Strategic Oil Reserve
India-UAE agreement also includes the possibility of storing crude oil in Fujairah, UAE, as part of India’s strategic petroleum reserve system.
- 3 days ago 16 May 26, 7:41am -
Govt Imposes Rs 3/Litre Windfall Tax On Petrol Exports, Cuts Diesel, ATF Levies
Centre imposes windfall tax of Rs 3 per litre on petrol exports, cuts levy on diesel and aviation turbine fuel, new rates effective from May 16.
- 3 days ago 15 May 26, 11:20pm -
Regulator Directs Tata Trusts To Defer Board Meeting Pending Inquiry
The Charity Commissioner also asked the Trust not to hold any such meetings till the inquiry is completed.
- 3 days ago 15 May 26, 9:55pm -

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

newITR filing 2026: What salaried employees should check in AIS and Form 26AS before submitting returns
As the ITR filing season for 2026-27 begins, salaried employees must review their AIS and Form 26AS for accurate income reporting. The ITR deadline is 31 July 2026, with a belated return option until 31 December 2026.
- 10 hours ago 18 May 26, 11:02pm -
newUPI ID blocked due to cybercrime complaint? Here’s how to recover your account and restore access
UPI remains the top payment method, but rising cybercrime cases may lead to account suspensions, despite the user being innocent. Here are the steps users can take to protect themselves or recover their UPI account in case it gets blocked due to fraudulent transactions.
- 12 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:47pm -
newHigh equity taxes dampen market sentiment amid FII outflows, West Asia war: What should investors do?
High equity taxes, alongside foreign institutional investor outflows, geopolitical tensions, and elevated oil prices, weigh on market sentiment and returns, prompting debate over investment flows and policy tweaks.
- 13 hours ago 18 May 26, 8:25pm -
newI asked ChatGPT: How to spend money 'guilt-free'; AI suggests 'Anti-Budget'; check the comprehensive plan
I asked ChatGPT how to spend money ‘guilt-free’? AI suggests me the concept of ‘Anti-Budget’. Check the comprehensive plan as suggested by artificial intelligence.
- 13 hours ago 18 May 26, 8:01pm -
newWhat NRIs should know about gift received from grandparents
While ITA 1961 did not expressly clarify whether the term covered maternal as well as paternal relatives, there are judicial precedents supporting the view that the expression includes both maternal and paternal lineal ascendants and descendants.
- 14 hours ago 18 May 26, 7:54pm -
newHow credit card interest works: Even a ₹100 unpaid bill can hurt your pocket
Credit cards allow users to borrow money up to a limit, offering convenience and rewards. They provide an interest-free period if the full balance is paid by the due date, but unpaid amounts can incur interest on both the existing balance and new transactions.
- 14 hours ago 18 May 26, 7:21pm -
newZero balance savings accounts for kids: Top five banks where you can save your child’s pocket money
Parents can teach children the value of saving with zero balance savings accounts from various banks in India. These accounts offer features like parental controls, debit cards, and mobile banking, helping children manage their finances and develop saving habits early on. Details here.
- 14 hours ago 18 May 26, 7:19pm -
newMutual Fund Returns Explained: CAGR vs XIRR vs Rolling Returns — how each metric impacts investment outcome
Mutual fund returns explained: CAGR vs XIRR vs rolling returns highlights key differences in measuring growth, SIP performance and consistency. The final investment decision should be made after proper due diligence and consultation with a certified financial advisor.
- 15 hours ago 18 May 26, 6:55pm -
newWhy finding the right insurance agent matters as much as choosing the best policy
While aggregators may be cheaper, a dedicated agent provides vital advocacy during claim disputes and disclosures. But since commission structures make it nearly impossible to switch agents later, here's how to make the right choice.
- 18 hours ago 18 May 26, 3:48pm -
newRising milk, petrol and vegetable prices: Does this justify a higher DA hike in July 2026?
Rising milk, vegetable, petrol and CNG prices have intensified inflation concerns across the country, increasing expectations of a reasonable July 2026 DA hike for central government employees and pensioners.
- 18 hours ago 18 May 26, 3:43pm -
newWant better returns than FDs? Here are top five government-backed schemes you can consider
Bank fixed deposits are favored by risk-averse investors for stable returns. However, if you are seeking alternative schemes that are backed by the government and offer higher interest rates than most FDs, here's a list of options.
- 18 hours ago 18 May 26, 3:33pm -
newWhy is BNPL popular, and what users often overlook?
It feels convenient, but the silent accumulation of debt can disrupt your budget.
- 18 hours ago 18 May 26, 3:32pm -
newI asked ChatGPT how much emergency fund I would need on a 10 LPA salary amid tech layoffs — Here's what AI said
Facing layoff anxiety? Discover exactly how much emergency fund you need to survive job loss on a 10 LPA salary. A practical 3-to-6 month financial survival guide.
- 18 hours ago 18 May 26, 3:16pm -
newPaytm launches Pocket Money: Teens without a bank account can now make UPI payments, parents can set limits; here's how
‘Teenagers gain independence and now no longer need to borrow their parent’s phone, ask for OTPs, or send QR,’ Paytm said. Here is step-by-step guide to activate Paytm Pocket Money on your Android or iOS device:
- 19 hours ago 18 May 26, 2:50pm -
newBest term insurance plan 2026 guide: 5 key factors to check before you buy
Best term insurance plan selection guide covering key factors like adequate coverage, claim settlement ratio, riders and insurer reliability for strong financial protection across any country.
- 19 hours ago 18 May 26, 2:12pm -

newFrom Stanford dropout to CEO of $900m co: Reese Witherspoon on building Hello Sunshine, ‘No one was coming to save…’
Reese Witherspoon built Hello Sunshine into a $900 million media company after discovering no major Hollywood studio was developing films with female leads. Here is how she did it.
- 21 hours ago 18 May 26, 12:42pm -
newCGHS revises dependency rules: Male employees allowed one-time choice between parents and parents-in-law
CGHS dependency rules revised introduce a one-time irreversible choice for male employees between parents or in-laws, clarifying eligibility, income limits and dependent coverage under updated government healthcare regulations in the nation.
- 21 hours ago 18 May 26, 12:24pm -
newThe soldier who fought for 29 extra years—and the investors doing the same
What the West Asia war, a fragile ceasefire and a volatile Nifty reveal about oil shocks, margins and investor psychology—and why waiting for certainty can be costly.
- 23 hours ago 18 May 26, 10:56am -
newGold and silver price today, 18 May: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai, other cities
MCX gold prices fell on Monday morning as rising crude oil prices boosted the US dollar index. A stronger dollar made gold costlier for buyers using other currencies, putting pressure on gold rates. Focus is now on a resolution to the ongoing war between the US-Israel and Iran.
- 23 hours ago 18 May 26, 10:32am -
Bought your first commercial vehicle? Here’s how insurance works
For small logistics businesses, even brief vehicle downtime can hit cash flow. Here’s how light commercial vehicle insurance works—and which covers truly protect daily earnings.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 7:00am -
ITR: Income-Tax department notifies all forms for AY27 — Here's how you can file your returns online
The Income-Tax department has notified all ITR forms for AY2026-27 and made excel utility for ITR-1 and ITR-4 for available to taxpayers. Here's a stepwise guide for how you can file your returns online…
- 1 day ago 17 May 26, 11:24pm -
PPF Calculator: How ₹12,500 monthly investment can build tax-free corpus in 15 years
One of the biggest advantages of the PPF scheme is that it provides a combination of capital protection, guaranteed returns, and tax exemptions
- 1 day ago 17 May 26, 10:49pm -
SIPs: Here's how much monthly investment of ₹5,000, ₹10,000 or ₹15,000 can yield for you — build corpus of ₹5.29 crore
SIPs: We explain how much monthly investment of ₹5,000, ₹10,000 or ₹15,000 can yield for you. Investors can build wealth and gather a retirement corpus of up to ₹XX crore by investing fixed amounts regularly.
- 1 day ago 17 May 26, 10:34pm -
Public provident fund: Deposit of ₹10,000 per month in PPF account can earn up to ₹5.40 crore at retirement — Here's how
Public provident fund: Here's how monthly deposit of ₹10,000 per in your or your child's PPF account ( ₹1.2 lakh annually) can earn up to ₹5.40 crore at time of retirement. A total of ₹1.5 lakh annually is also exempt under the old tax regime.
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 9:27pm -
PF Balance Check: How to know whether EPF interest has been credited
EPFO members can easily download their EPF passbook online and verify all account transactions
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 9:18pm -
Discrepancies in CIBIL report – How to correct credit score error?
A borrower must identify and document all credit score errors. Download credit report from CIBIL or another bureau and carefully review all entries
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 9:02pm -
What happens to your credit score if you miss EMI payment? Penalty and recovery strategy explained
The credit system does not differentiate between the reasons behind a default, whether it results from travel expenses, temporary cash shortages, or delayed salary credits
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 8:14pm -
EPFO to extend auto-settlement of claims to include final withdrawals, allow auto-transfer of accounts — Check details
EPFO is looking to automate final provident fund withdrawal claims to expedite money transfer to applicants' accounts and plans to allow auto-transfer of accounts during employer shifts. Here's all you need to know…
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 8:02pm -
8th central pay commission: How to submit feedback on CPC suggestions, who is eligible, documents needed | Explained
The 8th central pay commission is consulting with stakeholders ahead of its recommendations that will significantly impact salaries of central government employees and pensioners, including railways and defence staff.
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 6:58pm -
Attention taxpayers! Excel utility for income-tax return forms ITR-1 and ITR-4 enabled — Here's all you need to know
The Income-Tax Department has enabled Excel Utility facility for forms ITR-1 and ITR-4 for taxpayers filing returns for AY2026-27 (i.e. FY2025-26 on its official e-filing portal. Here's all you need to know…
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 4:58pm -
Wondering why your bank just reduced your credit card limit? These could be the reasons behind it
Understanding the underlying triggers and practicing consistent credit management can prevent abrupt changes in credit card limit and protect your long-term financial health
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 4:31pm -
Retirement planning: Here's how much corpus a 27-years-old couple, living in Mumbai, will require by 60 years
Retirement planning: We asked experts how much corpus a 27-year-old newly married couple, living and working in Mumbai, will require to meet long-term financial goals and retire by 60 years of age. Here's what they said…
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 3:40pm -
Day-one newborn cover: what insurers don’t tell you
Given the lack of standardization in maternity and newborn insurance products, careful comparison and close scrutiny of policy wording remain essential before purchase.
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 1:00pm -
Credit card blocked? Follow these 5 simple steps to unblock it quickly
Blocked credit card problems can interrupt urgent transactions, but checking bank alerts, clearing pending dues, and contacting customer support can help restore credit card access quickly and securely.
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 11:05am -
Undisclosed cash, gold or investments? Pay up to 78% tax under income tax rules
There is no legal limit on the cash that you can keep at home. But you should explain how you got it and it should be through legal means.
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 10:55am -

Live Mint - Companies

newJaguar Land Rover shrinks board, shifts operational power to executive committee
Jaguar Land Rover has cut its board from 11 members to three and shifted operational control to a 13-member executive committee under CEO P.B. Balaji as Tata Motors pushes a turnaround amid falling sales, weak profits, cyberattack costs and pressure from its EV transition.
- 3 hours ago 19 May 26, 6:00am -
newTCS raises salaries, ties monthly performance pay to office attendance
TCS has rolled out salary hikes of up to 6% for top performers, but employees say revised compensation structures linking variable pay to office attendance and deployment metrics have reduced clarity on take-home pay.
- 3 hours ago 19 May 26, 6:00am -
newTata Steel rules out joint ventures in India, bets on solo expansion for better control
The company looks to buy out its existing joint venture partners wherever possible to merge all steelmaking operations under one company.
- 3 hours ago 19 May 26, 6:00am -
newBack to WFH? India Inc responds to Modi’s fuel-saving appeal
India's largest employers have reintroduced work-from-home policies following PM Modi's appeal for fuel conservation amid rising oil prices. Companies like RPG Group and PwC India emphasize flexible work arrangements while balancing employee well-being and operational needs.
- 4 hours ago 19 May 26, 5:45am -
newOffice Reits eye AI-resilient, GCC-driven tenant portfolios, acquisitions to expand
Reit executives said that amid the layoff buzz by IT companies and the AI boom, GCCs have more than compensated in terms of demand and leasing of premium office space.
- 4 hours ago 19 May 26, 5:00am -
newThe New York Times sues the Pentagon a second time over Hegseths media restrictions
The New York Times sues the Pentagon a second time over Hegseth's media restrictions
- 6 hours ago 19 May 26, 3:08am -
newDelta to Prioritize Global Expansion Over Domestic Transactions
Delta Air Lines Inc. Chief Executive Officer Ed Bastian said he’ll sit out consolidation in the US aviation market and instead focus on expanding abroad through partnerships, even as high fuel prices and a transaction-minded administration stand to shake up the domestic industry.
- 9 hours ago 19 May 26, 12:09am -
newAdani Enterprises to pay $275 million settlement to the US treasury for buying Iranian gas
The settlement, along with recent SEC and DOJ developments, effectively ends all ongoing US investigations involving the Adani Group.
- 11 hours ago 18 May 26, 10:55pm -
newNo WFH for Zoho employees: Sridhar Vembu says ‘….issues take longer to resolve’
Explaining the company’s stance, Sridhar Vembu said direct interaction among teams helps resolve challenges faster and improves the quality of solutions developed.
- 11 hours ago 18 May 26, 10:39pm -
newVodafone Idea draws up ₹1 trillion cash strategy amid dues, capex push
Vodafone Idea's plan comes as analysts raise concerns about the company’s future payment obligations to clear spectrum dues, and the company is confident it can raise funds from a State Bank of India-led consortium.
- 14 hours ago 18 May 26, 7:24pm -
newIDFC FIRST Bank Q4 shows deposit slowdown despite system-wide surge
Despite a system-wide rise in bank deposits, IDFC FIRST Bank’s March-quarter earnings showed a sequential slowdown in deposits after the Chandigarh fraud dented depositor confidence.
- 15 hours ago 18 May 26, 6:10pm -
newCruel summer: How Iran war shocks are silently gutting corporate profits
The West Asian geopolitical shock has ignited an industrial wildfire in India. From Morbi’s kilns to Tiruppur’s factories, a hidden crisis of soaring costs and fleeing workers is quietly triggering margin erosion—and the worst may be yet to come.
- 17 hours ago 18 May 26, 4:55pm -
newMint Explainer | Why Swiggy wants to be classified as Indian-controlled
Swiggy’s proposed governance changes highlight how Indian startups with large foreign investors are restructuring boards and shareholder rights to navigate tighter e-commerce and quick commerce rules.
- 17 hours ago 18 May 26, 4:00pm -
newTCS asks managers to classify 5% staff as underperformers
Internal emails show TCS pushing managers to place 5% of employees in the lowest performance band, stoking fears of further workforce cuts after last year’s retrenchment exercise.
- 19 hours ago 18 May 26, 2:10pm -
newAI, not engineers for coding: Salesforce to spend $300 million on Anthropic tokens, CEO Marc Benioff says
Benioff's plans, coupled with his previous announcement that Salesforce will not hire any more engineers in 2025 due to productivity gains from AI, signal a decisive shift — the automation of writing code.
- 20 hours ago 18 May 26, 1:18pm -

newL Catterton said to be in talks to acquire minority stake in Bengaluru-based Nandhana Palace
Private equity firm L Catterton is in discussions to acquire a stake in Nandhana Palace, which is expanding its restaurant chain across India amidst increasing investor interest in the food services sector.
- 21 hours ago 18 May 26, 12:58pm -
newBain Capital closes sixth Asia fund with $10.5 billion corpus amid fundraising slump
Bain Capital closes its sixth Asia fund at $10.5 billion, topping its $7 billion target, as investors consolidate capital with scaled global platforms despite a 12-year low in regional fundraising.
- 23 hours ago 18 May 26, 10:32am -
newAnthropic will brief world's most powerful financial watchdog on Mythos AI cyber dangers: Report
Anthropic has agreed to brief the Financial Stability Board on cyber vulnerabilities exposed by its Mythos AI model, after Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey requested the meeting
- 23 hours ago 18 May 26, 10:29am -
newBharti-backed Gourmet Investments brings Olive Garden to India, bets on premium casual dining expansion
Bharti Family Office-backed Gourmet Investments plans to scale to 100–125 outlets in three years as it expands Olive Garden and other international restaurant brands amid rising competition in India’s dining market.
- 23 hours ago 18 May 26, 10:01am -
Meta 20 May layoff: As ‘doomsday’ nears, anxious employees stock up on free snacks, chargers; apply to jobs preemptively
Employees have described the severance package as unexpectedly generous, calling it a “golden parachute” as the tech firm tries to soften the blow with 18 months of healthcare coverage.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 7:23am -
Gautam Adani is overhauling his conglomerate, from Apple-style vendors to less hierarchy and more talent grooming
The ports-to-renewable energy conglomerate is aggressively developing a third-party vendor ecosystem to take over manufacturing, logistics, engineering and other functions.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 6:00am -
Rapido has innovated, but we've innovated faster: Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi
Dara Khosrowshahi said Uber will continue investing aggressively in India despite losses, betting on mobility, EVs and bike taxis. He discussed competition from Rapido, robotaxis, regulation and Uber’s long-term India strategy.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 6:00am -
As IPO momentum fades, VCs embrace partial exits and M&A
Venture capital investors are stepping back from IPOs as the primary exit route, turning instead to secondary transactions, founder buybacks and M&A as public market conditions worsen.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 5:58am -
With largest US commuter rail system shut down, federal labor officials urge unions to resume talks
With largest US commuter rail system shut down, federal labor officials urge unions to resume talks
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 5:43am -
Jane Street Doubles Capacity in Singapore as Expansion Rolls On
Jane Street Group LLC moved into a new Singapore office this month, doubling its seating capacity to 250 people as it continues to ramp up operations across Asia, said a person with knowledge of the matter.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 5:31am -
At Samsung, the global AI boom spurred a looming strike and deep divisions
SAMSUNG-ELEC-DISPUTE:At Samsung, the global AI boom spurred a looming strike and deep divisions
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 4:32am -
Prudential Plc to buy 75% Bharti Life stake for ₹3,500 crore, cut ICICI Pru Life holding to 10%
The London-based insurer says the move marks a strategic reset in India, as it secures majority control of Bharti Life Insurance while complying with regulations on ICICI Prudential stake reduction.
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 9:09pm -
JSW Steel’s JVs put it on track to be among top global steelmakers outside China
Including planned capacity expansions at BPSL, the tie-ups with Japan's JFE Steel and Korea's POSCO would add about 16 mtpa capacity by 2032, setting it on course to reach 80 mtpa capacity by 2032, according to Jayant Acharya, the chief executive officer and joint managing director of JSW Steel.
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 9:05pm -
Vodafone Idea gets promoter support but funding challenge persists
Vodafone Idea posted early signs of recovery with stabilising subscribers and higher Arpu, backed by a ₹4,730-crore promoter infusion. However, analysts say large spectrum dues, funding gaps and network expansion needs remain major challenges.
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 7:11pm -
Realty group Sattva deepens premium hotel push amid travel boom
Sattva’s expansion comes amid a broader shift among Indian real estate developers towards hospitality assets as room rates and occupancies remain high after the pandemic-led travel rebound.
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 1:57pm -
Boos, shouts and a Google billionaire: What happened when Eric Schmidt tried to talk AI at a 2026 graduation
Students at the University of Arizona booed former Google chief executive Eric Schmidt during his commencement address after he spoke about artificial intelligence and job automation.
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 1:15pm -
This tech job grew 729% in a year amid AI-related layoffs. Salaries now touch ₹1.7 crore
Forward-deployed engineer job postings surged 729% between April 2025 and April 2026, with salaries topping $200,000. Anthropic, OpenAI, Palantir and McKinsey are all hiring. Here is what the role involves and why demand is exploding.
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 8:03am -
Venezuela Circulates Draft of Oil Law Regulations for Companies
The Venezuelan government is circulating a draft of regulations as part of its newly enacted oil law, highly anticipated by companies planning to invest in the country’s increased oil production.
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 2:25am -
Vodafone Idea posts ₹51,970 cr Q4 profit on AGR relief, promoter to infuse ₹4,730 cr
Vodafone Idea booked a net exceptional gain of ₹58,116 crore during the March quarter on the reduction of deferred AGR dues payment obligations.
- 3 days ago 16 May 26, 6:55pm -
Tata Trusts board meeting halted by regulator citing pending probe, as pressure to go public mounts
The regulatory intervention has revealed a deepening rift over whether to take Tata Sons — the conglomerate that produces everything from salt to software and cars — public.
- 3 days ago 16 May 26, 3:42pm -

Google: India Business News

newPetrol, diesel prices hiked by 90 paise per litre - The Hindu
Petrol, diesel prices hiked by 90 paise per litre The HinduSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 1 hour ago 19 May 26, 8:22am -
newElon Musk Loses Lawsuit Against OpenAI, Jury Finds He 'Waited Too Long' - NDTV
Elon Musk Loses Lawsuit Against OpenAI, Jury Finds He 'Waited Too Long' NDTVElon Musk loses blockbuster OpenAI suit as jury says too late The HinduMusk slams Altman trial verdict as a 'technicality,' vows to appeal CNBCElon Musk loses $150 billion OpenAI lawsuit; jury says he sued too late and rejects… The Times of IndiaElon Musk just lost another lawsuit. Will he keep fighting? BBC
- 10 hours ago 18 May 26, 11:26pm -
newTrade Setup for May 19: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell - Moneycontrol.com
Trade Setup for May 19: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell Moneycontrol.comPositive cues from GIFT Nifty point to higher opening for D-Street The Economic TimesStocks to watch, May 18: Tata Steel Vi, Coal India, HFCL, Bajaj Electricals, SAIL, IOC UpstoxGIFT Nifty signals positive start for Sensex, Nifty as oil eases on Trump's Iran comments Moneycontrol.comDay Trading Guide for May 19, 2026: Intraday supports, resistances for Nifty50 stocks BusinessLine
- 12 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:58pm -
newJapanese Finance Minister Katayama: Seeing Speculative Moves In Financial Market, Volatility In Oil Prices Affects FX Market - Forex Factory
Japanese Finance Minister Katayama: Seeing Speculative Moves In Financial Market, Volatility In Oil Prices Affects FX Market Forex FactoryUSD/JPY Outlook: JGB Bear Steepening Points to Deeper Trouble for the Yen Investing.comUSD/JPY on approach to 159! How you left, Ministry of Finance? investingLiveThe 3-body problem of the dollar-yen exchange rate (hint: China) Asia TimesJapan Finance Minister Katayama: Volatility in Oil prices is affecting the forex market FXStreet
- 12 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:53pm -
newQ4 Results Today Highlights: Apollo Micro & Zydus Wellness Q4 profit up, Strides Pharma profit down q-o-q, GNFC Q4 PAT up 88%, Afcons Infra slips into the red, GE Vernova net nearly doubles - BusinessLine
Q4 Results Today Highlights: Apollo Micro & Zydus Wellness Q4 profit up, Strides Pharma profit down q-o-q, GNFC Q4 PAT up 88%, Afcons Infra slips into the red, GE Vernova net nearly doubles BusinessLineQ4 results this week: Indian Oil, BEL, Grasim, ITC, LIC, Sun Pharma, BPCL, LG Electronics, Nykaa, Ola Electric and more UpstoxBharat Electronics Q4 Results: Check BEL Board Meeting Date, Dividend News And More NDTV ProfitQ4 Results LIVE Updates: IOC, Astral, Afcons react to earnings; BPCL…
- 12 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:48pm -
newIEA chief warns commercial oil inventories are depleting rapidly, only weeks left - Reuters
IEA chief warns commercial oil inventories are depleting rapidly, only weeks left ReutersOil Market Report - May 2026 – Analysis IEA – International Energy AgencyBusiness The Economist‘This is bad’: Strategists see European oil shortages within weeks as inventories are depleted CNBCOil Shortage Scenario Looms Large Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
- 13 hours ago 18 May 26, 8:58pm -
newGlobal centres in India slow hiring as AI reshapes work, ANSR CEO says - Reuters
Global centres in India slow hiring as AI reshapes work, ANSR CEO says ReutersLalit Ahuja: Global firms cut India GCC hiring amid AI NewsBytesThe Future of Marketing May Sit Inside a GCC Exchange4MediaKarnataka’s AI Edge: From Talent Powerhouse to Scaled Innovation Hub Elets TechnomediaIndia’s GCC Revolution: 9,000 Centres And A $450 Billion Opportunity. TRIPURA STAR NEWS
- 13 hours ago 18 May 26, 8:42pm -
newSalesforce moved 3,000 employees into sales roles as agentic AI reshapes operations: Vala Afshar - Moneycontrol.com
Salesforce moved 3,000 employees into sales roles as agentic AI reshapes operations: Vala Afshar Moneycontrol.comSalesforce rewrites roles amid AI shift The Times of IndiaSalesforce not building AI to displace humans: Vala Afshar The Economic TimesYou can't lose by betting on India: Salesforce's Vala Afshar on why India is the defining market of the AI era MSNSalesforce’s Vala Afshar says AI impact could be 10 times bigger than the Industrial Revolution CNBC TV18
- 13 hours ago 18 May 26, 8:14pm -
newTrump administration ends civil, criminal cases against Adani after $10 billion investment promise - CNBC
Trump administration ends civil, criminal cases against Adani after $10 billion investment promise CNBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 13 hours ago 18 May 26, 8:13pm -
newGlobal bond sell-off appears to cool as oil prices ease - Investing.com
Global bond sell-off appears to cool as oil prices ease Investing.comAs bond yields surge, investors grow wary of a global spending crunch Yahoo Finance10-year Treasury yield touches highest in a year, Japan's 30-year yield rises to a record CNBCGlobal Bond Yields at Multiyear Highs on Mounting Inflation Risk Bloomberg.comBonds extend sell-off on inflation fears Financial Times
- 14 hours ago 18 May 26, 7:56pm -
newChina's economy unexpectedly loses steam; Beijing warns of ‘severe’ global risks - The Times of India
China's economy unexpectedly loses steam; Beijing warns of ‘severe’ global risks The Times of IndiaChina maintains steady growth in first four months of 2026, say officials news.cgtn.comChina’s Economy Slows Sharply as Investment Resumes Declines Bloomberg.comWhat Jan-April economic data tells about ‘stability’ of China’s economy: Global Times editorial Global TimesGlobal Ex-Us Stocks Pull Back as China Data Disappoints Investing.com
- 14 hours ago 18 May 26, 7:32pm -
newNew-gen 2026 Honda City Facelift Leaked Ahead of Launch, Here’s How It Looks - CarDekho
New-gen 2026 Honda City Facelift Leaked Ahead of Launch, Here’s How It Looks CarDekhoNew Honda City Facelift Spotted Next to Virtus: Interior Leaked CarWaleHonda City Facelift Spotted At Dealership Ahead Of 22 May Launch NDTVHonda City facelift spied again, shows new details Autocar IndiaHonda offers big discounts ahead of City facelift launch MSN
- 14 hours ago 18 May 26, 7:02pm -
newStocks to Watch for May 19: Adani Group, IGL, IOC, BPCL and more - CNBC TV18
Stocks to Watch for May 19: Adani Group, IGL, IOC, BPCL and more CNBC TV18See more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 14 hours ago 18 May 26, 7:01pm -
newGold silver prices firmer but gains remains capped by higher oil prices as Strait of Hormuz remains closed - AM Report - KITCO
Gold silver prices firmer but gains remains capped by higher oil prices as Strait of Hormuz remains closed - AM Report KITCOGold steady on weaker dollar after Trump pauses planned Iran attack ReutersGold extends gains as Trump postpones Iran attack, bond rout stalls Investing.comNo more safe haven? Gold prices slip to six-week low as Middle East conflict drags on The Times of IndiaGold slips to 1-1/2-month low as Middle East tensions lift oil, cloud rate outlook The Economic Times
- 15 hours ago 18 May 26, 6:53pm -
newGold back to $5,400? Here’s why Goldman Sachs still sees bullish potential ahead - FXStreet
Gold back to $5,400? Here’s why Goldman Sachs still sees bullish potential ahead FXStreetGoldman Says Central Banks to Step Up Gold-Buying, Aiding Prices Bloomberg.comGoldman stays bullish on gold as central bank demand seen rising Investing.comGoldman Sachs forecasts central-bank gold purchases of 60 tons monthly NewsBytesGold’s Crosscurrents: Central-Bank Buying Surge Vies with Rate Hike Bets and Modi’s Gold Freeze AD HOC NEWS
- 15 hours ago 18 May 26, 6:51pm -

newTCS rolls out average salary hikes of 6-8% for employees in India - Business Standard
TCS rolls out average salary hikes of 6-8% for employees in India Business StandardTCS rolls out annual salary hikes of 5% on average, revised CTC structure sparks confusion Moneycontrol.comTCS CEO salary jumps to ₹28 crore; company workforce shrinks by over 23,000 People Matters MediaTCS awards 5-8% pay hikes in FY26 The Economic TimesTCS ties performance pay to WFO index and deployment index NewsBytes
- 15 hours ago 18 May 26, 6:39pm -
newHDFC Bank revises Regalia Gold lounge access benefits: Check new airport lounge access and reward points c - The Economic Times
HDFC Bank revises Regalia Gold lounge access benefits: Check new airport lounge access and reward points c The Economic TimesHDFC Bank credit cards just got devalued: What Regalia Gold, Diners Privilege users should know CNBC TV18Indian Banks Cut Free Lounge Access: Higher Spends Now Required WhalesbookWhy Your Airport Lounge Access Just Got Restricted – and How to Get Back In | Credit Cards U.S. News MoneyHDFC Regalia Gold Got Devalued: 3 Best Alternative Cards With Better Perks a…
- 15 hours ago 18 May 26, 6:01pm -
newCognizant Increases 2026 Share Repurchase Target by $1 Billion to $2 Billion - Cognizant Technology Solutions
Cognizant Increases 2026 Share Repurchase Target by $1 Billion to $2 Billion Cognizant Technology SolutionsCognizant ups 2026 share buyback target by $1bn The Times of IndiaWhy is Cognizant Technology Solutions stock surging today? Investing.com IndiaCognizant (CTSH) Increases Share Repurchase Target to $2B GuruFocusCognizant Expands Buybacks to Support AI-Led Growth TipRanks
- 16 hours ago 18 May 26, 5:34pm -
newCruel summer: How Iran war shocks are silently gutting corporate profits - Mint
Cruel summer: How Iran war shocks are silently gutting corporate profits MintIran war saddles global companies with $25 billion bill - and counting ReutersIran war hits Americans with $40bn fuel bill Financial TimesThe Middle East Oil Crisis Has Already Cost Global Businesses $25 Billion Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comTrump's War Hits American Wallets: US Citizens Forced To Pay Rs 3.4 Lakh Crore Extra On Fuel News18
- 17 hours ago 18 May 26, 4:55pm -
newUpcoming Mid-Size SUV Launches - Creta, Chery, FJ, Hybrid (Seltos, Duster, XUV7XO) - RushLane
Upcoming Mid-Size SUV Launches - Creta, Chery, FJ, Hybrid (Seltos, Duster, XUV7XO) RushLaneUpcoming Compact SUVs India 2026–2028: Next Big SUV War Under 4 Metres Autopunditz5 New Compact SUVs To Be Launched In India By Next Year – Maruti To Kia Gaadiwaadi.com4 Popular Subcompact SUVs Getting All-New Models – Sonet to Brezza India Car NewsUpcoming SUV Launches in India 2026: Price, Features, Expected Date Analytics Insight
- 17 hours ago 18 May 26, 4:01pm -
newMicrosoft AI Chief Warns White-Collar Jobs Could Vanish Within 18 Months - News18
Microsoft AI Chief Warns White-Collar Jobs Could Vanish Within 18 Months News18Microsoft AI chief gives it 18 months—for all white-collar work to be automated by AI Fortune‘Most office jobs will be automated’: Microsoft AI CEO warns white-collar workers People Matters MediaMicrosoft’s AI chief says AI could automate most desk jobs within 18 months YourStory.comIs Mustafa Suleyman's AI Prediction Overhyped? Analytics India Magazine
- 18 hours ago 18 May 26, 3:46pm -
newMarkets rebound sharply: Sensex recovers 1,100 points from day’s low, Nifty closes near 23,650 - The Economic Times
Markets rebound sharply: Sensex recovers 1,100 points from day’s low, Nifty closes near 23,650 The Economic TimesSensex settles 1,100 pts higher from day's low, Nifty ends at 23,650: Key reasons behind sharp market... Moneycontrol.comQuote on Daily Market Commentary for May 18th, 2026 By Siddhartha Khemka - Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd Investment GuruStock market erases losses, Sensex spikes 1,200 points from lows — here’s what changed MSNStock Market Live, May 18: Benc…
- 18 hours ago 18 May 26, 3:42pm -
newIndia's cooking fuel shortage is driving up California's gas prices - The Economic Times
India's cooking fuel shortage is driving up California's gas prices The Economic TimesHow India's cooking fuel shortage is driving up California's gas prices ReutersHow India’s LPG shortage & fuel export restrictions are raising gasoline prices in California - explained The Times of IndiaIndian Refiners Doubling Down On LPG Is Hitting Gas Prices In California. Here's Why NDTV Profit$6 gas and refinery fears collide with California’s climate ambitions Long Beach Post
- 18 hours ago 18 May 26, 3:40pm -
newTVS Motor to acquire 4.9% stake in Jana Small Finance Bank; here’s how stocks are reacting - Upstox
TVS Motor to acquire 4.9% stake in Jana Small Finance Bank; here’s how stocks are reacting UpstoxTVS VENU to acquire up to 9.9% stake in Jana Small Finance bank ETLegalWorld.comTVS Venu, Shruti Lohia-promoted firms to buy minority stakes in Jana Small Finance Bank The Economic TimesTVS Venu to buy a minority stake in TPG-backed Jana SFB VCCircleJana Small Finance Bank to raise Rs 728 crore via preferential issue; TVS-linked fund among key investors Zee Business
- 18 hours ago 18 May 26, 3:02pm -
newAfter repeatedly saying AI will wipe out millions of jobs, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei makes a 'doomsday' - The Times of India
After repeatedly saying AI will wipe out millions of jobs, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei makes a 'doomsday' The Times of IndiaDario Amodei at Davos says AI could make software free NewsBytes'Software Going To Be Free': Anthropic CEO's Big Prediction Sounds Alarm For Tech Firms | India News News18AI Could Lead To Very High GDP Growth And Very High Unemployment & Inequality: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei OfficeChai“I don’t think there’s an awareness of what is coming”: Anthropic CEO…
- 19 hours ago 18 May 26, 2:47pm -
newOld shopping funnel is gone: Gen Z is rewriting rules of retail - The Economic Times
Old shopping funnel is gone: Gen Z is rewriting rules of retail The Economic TimesCart stars: Gen Z drives fashion, beauty e-sales The Times of IndiaThe future of shopping BusinessLineThe Traditional E-Commerce Interface is Starting to Collapse Analytics India MagazineIndia's E-commerce Surges: Gen Z Fuels AI & Creator Sales Whalesbook
- 19 hours ago 18 May 26, 2:31pm -
newIndia missed out on AI and now its run as market darling may be over - ThePrint
India missed out on AI and now its run as market darling may be over ThePrintSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 19 hours ago 18 May 26, 2:19pm -
newNatural Gas and Oil Forecast: Hormuz Crisis Keeps WTI at $102 — Can Bulls Push to $105? - FXEmpire
Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Hormuz Crisis Keeps WTI at $102 — Can Bulls Push to $105? FXEmpireStocks Halt Slide as Oil Declines on US-Iran Hopes: Markets Wrap Bloomberg.comWall St futures steady after tech-led selloff; Nvidia results awaited Investing.comNasdaq leads equity losses with oil, borrowing costs in focus ReutersAsia-Pacific markets mostly fall as Trump’s Iran warning stokes fresh oil supply fears CNBC
- 19 hours ago 18 May 26, 2:13pm -
newNSE EGR trading goes live. How can gold investors buy, sell and invest? - The Economic Times
NSE EGR trading goes live. How can gold investors buy, sell and invest? The Economic TimesNSE EGR trading starts today. Should gold investors buy metal in its newest form? The Economic TimesNSE launches Electronic Gold Receipts trading today: What are EGRs, how do they work, and what investors should know The Times of IndiaInvestors can now trade electronic gold receipts on NSE: 5 key things to know TradingViewGold ETFs shine again as higher import duties trigger fresh investor inter…
- 20 hours ago 18 May 26, 1:56pm -
newThis new e-motorcycle garnered 25,000 bookings in just 15 days, not any Bajaj, TVS, Royal Enfield model - Moneycontrol.com
This new e-motorcycle garnered 25,000 bookings in just 15 days, not any Bajaj, TVS, Royal Enfield model Moneycontrol.comOben Rorr Evo e-bike bags 25k bookings in 15 days: Range, key details The Times of IndiaOben Rorr Evo crosses 25,000 bookings within 15 days of launch HT AutoOben Rorr Evo Electric Motorcycle Crosses 25,000 Bookings BikeAdviceOben Rorr Evo crosses 25,000 bookings within 15 days Team-BHP
- 20 hours ago 18 May 26, 1:56pm -
newApple Pay India launch delayed as banks drive hard bargain over commissions - Moneycontrol.com
Apple Pay India launch delayed as banks drive hard bargain over commissions Moneycontrol.comApple Pay still uncertain in India and might be delayed further, per reports Sportskeeda TechMC Tech3 | Indian banks vs Apple Pay; Uber slides, Rapido races; and more LinkedInWhy Apple Pay's launch in India has been delayed NewsBytesApple Pay India Launch Delayed as HDFC, ICICI, Axis Banks Resist Transaction Fees Convergence Now
- 20 hours ago 18 May 26, 1:36pm -
newIn volatile times: 5 stocks with score improvement and upside potential of up to 24% - The Economic Times
In volatile times: 5 stocks with score improvement and upside potential of up to 24% The Economic TimesTop Nifty50 stocks analysts suggest buying in this volatile week The Economic TimesStocks to Buy: 6 Stocks With Up to 65% Upside Potential Trade BrainsTop 10 stocks rated ‘Buy’ this week: Brokerages project 15% to 49% returns financialexpress.comThese large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 25% The Economic Times
- 20 hours ago 18 May 26, 1:03pm -
newAir India flights at Mumbai Airport hit by ground staff flash strike - The Indian Express
Air India flights at Mumbai Airport hit by ground staff flash strike The Indian ExpressGround staff’s 3-hr flash strike leaves AI passengers stranded at Mumbai airport The Times of IndiaStrike By Ground Staff Briefly Disrupts Air India Ops At Mumbai Airport NDTVAIASL employees' protest at Mumbai airport leads to delay in Air India, AI Express flights The Economic TimesAir India Flights Disrupted at Mumbai Airport After Ground Staff Strike Aviation Jeta
- 21 hours ago 18 May 26, 12:59pm -
newIndia directs state-run banks, insurance firms to cut costs, shift to EVs - Reuters
India directs state-run banks, insurance firms to cut costs, shift to EVs ReutersCut foreign travel, use more EVs: Finance Ministry’s ‘austerity’ steps for public sector banks & insurers The HinduIndia Tells State Banks to Use EVs, Video Calls to Cut Fuel Use Bloomberg.comFinance Ministry asks PSU banks, insurers to adopt austerity measures, shift to EV The Economic TimesSBI, LIC, Other PSUs Asked To Cut Foreign Travel, Move To EVs In Line With Govt's Austerity Appeal NDTV P…
- 21 hours ago 18 May 26, 12:57pm -
newMaruti Brezza, Victoris Production Starts At New Kharkhoda Plant - RushLane
Maruti Brezza, Victoris Production Starts At New Kharkhoda Plant RushLaneMaruti Suzuki begins production at 2nd Kharkhoda plant: Key details The Times of IndiaMaruti commences production at second Kharkhoda plant Autocar IndiaMaruti Suzuki commences production at second Kharkhoda plant, boosts overall manufacturing capacity to 26.5 lakh HT AutoMaruti Suzuki starts commercial production at second Kharkhoda plant The Economic Times
- 21 hours ago 18 May 26, 12:36pm -
newPresident Trump on being America's CEO-in-chief, making 'deals that no normal person would make' - Fortune
President Trump on being America's CEO-in-chief, making 'deals that no normal person would make' FortuneDonald Trump may have made Nvidia CEO join him on Beijing trip at 11th hour, but China's stand on American chips remains clear: Thanks, but… The Times of IndiaNvidia earnings call drama: Will Jensen Huang talk 'Trump' and China chips after Xi summit? CNBCChina's Door Will Open Wider To US Businesses: Xi Jinping Tells US CEOs NDTVChina, US, UAE police arrest 276 telecom fraud susp…
- 21 hours ago 18 May 26, 12:30pm -
newForget 3nm. Tata's ₹91,000-Crore Bet At Dholera Is Built For The Chips India Actually Needs - Swarajyamag
Forget 3nm. Tata's ₹91,000-Crore Bet At Dholera Is Built For The Chips India Actually Needs SwarajyamagTata Electronics and ASML partner on India's first semiconductor fab ReutersWho Are Dutch CEOs That Met PM Modi In Netherlands And What They Discussed NDTVTata Electronics and ASML Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance the Semiconductor Manufacturing Ecosystem in India Tata ElectronicsBehind PM Modi’s Netherlands visit, a semiconductor power play The Indian Express
- 21 hours ago 18 May 26, 12:26pm -
newWhat 'mess' Google's ex-CEO Eric Schmidt talked about at the University of Arizona that upset students - The Times of India
What 'mess' Google's ex-CEO Eric Schmidt talked about at the University of Arizona that upset students The Times of IndiaFormer Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed by graduates at mention of AI BBCFormer Google CEO Gets Booed For Talking About AI At Graduation Ceremony NDTVArizona students boo former Google CEO Eric Schmidt as he talks about AI during graduation speech Business InsiderEx-Google CEO Eric Schmidt Fails to Read Room on AI, Gets Booed into Oblivion Gizmodo
- 22 hours ago 18 May 26, 11:55am -
newOnly Ambuja in fray for Jaypee Cement, submits Rs 580 crore bid - The Economic Times
Only Ambuja in fray for Jaypee Cement, submits Rs 580 crore bid The Economic TimesJP Power surges as NCLAT clears Adani's JAL takeover MSNAmbuja Cements Emerges as Sole Bidder for Bankrupt Jaypee Cement Corporation - News and Statistics IndexBoxAmbuja Cements' Low Jaypee Cement Bid Triggers Lender Talks with Adani WhalesbookThe Billionaires’ Battle For The Remnants Of Jaypee Group Inches To A Close thecore.in
- 22 hours ago 18 May 26, 11:32am -
newGold price prediction today: Where are gold prices headed? Key levels to watch out for May 18, 2026 week - The Times of India
Gold price prediction today: Where are gold prices headed? Key levels to watch out for May 18, 2026 week The Times of IndiaWeekly Derivatives Insights 18th May 2026 - Axis Securities Investment GuruGold price today: Rate drops on MCX as higher crude oil prices drive inflation concerns MSNGold Rate Today, May 18: How much you have to pay for 18, 22, 24 carat gold jewellery UpstoxBusiness News Live: Gold holds near Rs 1.62 lakh, silver jumps after India curbs imports Moneycontrol.co…
- 22 hours ago 18 May 26, 11:13am -
newIndian economy faces perfect storm with oil above $100, rupee in freefall, inflation back - Telegraph India
Indian economy faces perfect storm with oil above $100, rupee in freefall, inflation back Telegraph IndiaOil above $100: How soaring crude prices are hitting India — explained in 10 charts The Times of IndiaStrait of Hormuz is now India's biggest market risk, says Ashi Anand The Economic TimesIndia’s External Sector Under Stress: Oil Prices, Capital Outflows and Reforms Needed Vajiram & RaviSwift Settlement between US and Iran Unlikely: Moody’s Ratings Deccan Chronicle
- 22 hours ago 18 May 26, 11:12am -
newNatural Gas News: Will Heat Forecasts Push Futures Above $3.107? - FXEmpire
Natural Gas News: Will Heat Forecasts Push Futures Above $3.107? FXEmpireNatural Gas Price Forecast: Breakout Extends Bullish Trend FXEmpireMCX Natural Gas Futures: Bullish. Go long on dips BusinessLineNatural gas traded above 3 USD/MMBtu TradingViewNATGAS climbs on hotter weather outlook and tighter market balance XTB.com
- 23 hours ago 18 May 26, 10:07am -
newDonald Trump made 3,700 stock trades in just 90 days. Wall Street is shocked - India Today
Donald Trump made 3,700 stock trades in just 90 days. Wall Street is shocked India TodayTrump Averages 40-60 Trades Per Day: Wall Street Sees A Sketchy Pattern NDTVDonald Trump reportedly spent $200 million-plus on stocks of these four technology companies: Microsoft, Meta, .... The Times of IndiaTrump’s More Than 3,700 Trades Astonish Wall Street Insiders Bloomberg.comTrump ethics filing reveals thousands of trades tied to US corporate securities Reuters
- 23 hours ago 18 May 26, 10:05am -
newAnthropic to brief global financial watchdog on cyber flaws exposed by Mythos, FT reports - Reuters
Anthropic to brief global financial watchdog on cyber flaws exposed by Mythos, FT reports ReutersProject Glasswing: what Mythos showed us The Cloudflare BlogAnthropic to let partners share Mythos cybersecurity findings with others The Economic TimesBanks race to patch new cyber vulnerabilities, and other cybersecurity news The World Economic ForumThe Mythos Threat, Delhivery’s Q4 Snapshot & More Inc42
- 24 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:48am -
newRupee falls to fresh record low of 96.20 against US dollar; down 5.5% since Iran war began - The Times of India
Rupee falls to fresh record low of 96.20 against US dollar; down 5.5% since Iran war began The Times of IndiaIf oil stays above $100/ barrel and RBI stops managing volatility, Re would be 102 against dollar: Naveen The Economic TimesRupee closes at record low of 96.35 against US dollar amid oil price surge Telegraph IndiaRupee exchange rate crosses ₹96 per dollar as crude soars The HinduNo quick-fixes, problem of weak rupee runs deep The Indian Express
- 24 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:43am -
newRed alert: 15 stocks most vulnerable to FII selling as DIIs refuse to step in - The Economic Times
Red alert: 15 stocks most vulnerable to FII selling as DIIs refuse to step in The Economic TimesFPIs cut stakes in HDFC Bank, Reliance since 2022; bet on Paytm, Eternal Business Standard₹41,000 Cr Stake Sale: FIIs Sold HDFC Bank Shares in Q4; Which Bank Did They Invest in Next? Trade BrainsVishal Mega Mart, Hitachi Energy, GMR Airports among 36 firms that saw FIIs consistently raising stake Upstox5 outlier stocks both FIIs and domestic funds bought in Q4FY26 financialexpress.com
- 24 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:35am -
SP Group secures Rs 25,500-crore refinancing led by Davidson Kempner, Farallon, Cerberus; closure likely... - Moneycontrol.com
SP Group secures Rs 25,500-crore refinancing led by Davidson Kempner, Farallon, Cerberus; closure likely... Moneycontrol.comIndia's Shapoorji Pallonji secures over half of planned $2.7 billion fundraising, sources say ReutersSP Group plans to raise $2.7 billion; BlackRock, BofA may chip in The Economic TimesShapoorji In Talks With Cerberus, Farallon for $1.5 Billion Bond Bloomberg.comAsia weekly — Shapoorji eyes 18.95% for refi 9fin
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 9:15am -
Import curbs may raise demand for silver ETFs - Mint
Import curbs may raise demand for silver ETFs MintIndia raises gold and silver tariffs to 15% to curb imports, support rupee ReutersGovt’s policy pushing small jewellers towards economic distress: Akhilesh The Times of IndiaIndia restricts most silver imports to cut import bill, support rupee Investment GuruAll That Glitters Can Wait Deccan Chronicle
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 9:05am -
Negative Breakout: These 11 stocks cross below their 200 DMAs - The Economic Times
Negative Breakout: These 11 stocks cross below their 200 DMAs The Economic Times
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 8:59am -
Promoters & MF including Blackrock to invest in AB Capital’s equity raise - Moneycontrol.com
Promoters & MF including Blackrock to invest in AB Capital’s equity raise Moneycontrol.comAditya Birla Capital Schedules Board Meeting on May 20, 2026 to Consider Fund Raising via Equity or Other Securities India IPOAB Capital board to meet on May 20 to consider fund raise proposal via issue of shares, QIP, preferential issu CNBC TV18Aditya Birla Capital Plans Rs 7,000 Cr Raise, Blackrock Eyed for Investment WhalesbookAditya Birla Capital to raise ₹5,000 cr, promoters to back: Re…
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 8:54am -
India's equity benchmarks muted as Iran war worries offset IT gains - Reuters
India's equity benchmarks muted as Iran war worries offset IT gains ReutersStock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Markets Likely To Open Flat, India Raises Fuel Prices Again NDTVSensex edges up as foreign funds buy aggressively The Times of IndiaNifty flat but most stocks declined on costly oil The HinduSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: GIFT Nifty signals a positive start; Asian shares tr... The Economic Times
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 8:11am -
Meta 20 May layoff: As ‘doomsday’ nears, anxious employees stock up on free snacks, chargers; apply to jobs preemptively - Mint
Meta 20 May layoff: As ‘doomsday’ nears, anxious employees stock up on free snacks, chargers; apply to jobs preemptively MintMeta’s workforce has finally realized that what goes around comes around MediumMeta layoffs starting this week stress harsh AI reality inside Zuckerberg’s company CNBCAn Engineer’s Post Protesting Laptop Surveillance Is Going Viral Inside Meta WIREDAt Meta offices, flyers from angry employees appear in meeting rooms, toilets, and vending machines that…
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 7:23am -
Vodafone Idea shares in focus on ₹4,730 crore fundraising plan and ₹51,970 crore Q4 profit - Upstox
Vodafone Idea shares in focus on ₹4,730 crore fundraising plan and ₹51,970 crore Q4 profit UpstoxVodafone Idea pins hope on cashflow growth, loans, tax refunds to meet ₹1 lakh crore cash requirement ET Telecom'Worst behind us, Vodafone Idea starting FY27 with a clear plan', says executive The Economic TimesVodafone Idea share price target: Citi maintains BUY on telecom stock under Rs 20 after Q4 earnings, AGR relief despite high risk MSNResults: Vodafone Idea Limited Exceeded E…
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 7:21am -
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff who said that we will not hire any more engineers in 2025, sees the company s - The Times of India
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff who said that we will not hire any more engineers in 2025, sees the company s The Times of IndiaSalesforce to spend hundreds of millions on Anthropic tokens amid hiring freeze People Matters MediaFrom hiring freeze to $300 million AI spend: How Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is reshaping software... Moneycontrol.comSalesforce to spend $300 million on Anthropic tokens in 2026: CEO Marc Benioff The Economic TimesWho is Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff who said he wi…
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 7:14am -
Dollar retreats as traders focus on Iran, Fed policy - Reuters
Dollar retreats as traders focus on Iran, Fed policy ReutersUS Dollar: Hawkish Fed Signals and Weak China Data Keep Greenback Supported Investing.comDollar firms as oil climbs, bond rout saps risk appetite The Economic TimesDollar climbs for fifth straight day as Fed rate hike bets grow CNBCUS Dollar Index holds gains above 99.00 due to rising odds of hawkish Fed stance FXStreet
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 6:58am -
India plans Rs 35,000 crore highway asset monetisation in FY27 - The Economic Times
India plans Rs 35,000 crore highway asset monetisation in FY27 The Economic TimesIndia To Monetise 28 Highway Assets To Raise Rs 35,000 Crore In FY27 The Times of IndiaIndia Plans To Monetise 28 National Highway Corridors Across 1,800 Km To Raise Rs 35,000 Crore In FY27: Report SwarajyamagGovt plans to monetise 28 NHs to raise ₹35,000 crore: Report Business TodayRoad InvIT AUM To Surge 30% To Rs 3.9 Lakh Crore By March 2027: Crisil Ratings KNN India
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 6:00am -
CNG crosses ₹80 in Delhi-NCR; auto, taxi drivers call it ‘unbearable financial burden’ | Latest News Delhi - Hindustan Times
CNG crosses ₹80 in Delhi-NCR; auto, taxi drivers call it ‘unbearable financial burden’ | Latest News Delhi Hindustan TimesIGL hikes CNG prices for second time in 48 hours Autocar India'Mahngai man Modi whips out his lash again': Congress takes jibe over fresh CNG price hike in Delhi The Times of IndiaCNG Car Owners To Bear Increased Running Cost, Now Priced At Rs 80.09 Per KG NDTVCNG price hiked for the second time in Delhi-NCR. Here's how much it costs now HT Auto
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 5:31am -
‘Europe will become irrelevant for us’: JSW Steel doubles down on India growth with massive capex plan - The Economic Times
‘Europe will become irrelevant for us’: JSW Steel doubles down on India growth with massive capex plan The Economic TimesJSW Steel eyes global top three rank with expansion and strategic joint ventures Telegraph IndiaJSW Steel vs Tata Steel: Two very different bets on India's steel future MSNBuy JSW Steel Ltd for the Target Rs.1,520 by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd Investment GuruJSW Steel, along with JVs, target 80 mt capacity by 2030: Joint MD & CEO Jayant Acharya Bus…
- 1 day ago 17 May 26, 11:51pm -
France's Publicis to buy US data firm LiveRamp for $2.2 billion - Reuters
France's Publicis to buy US data firm LiveRamp for $2.2 billion ReutersPublicis Groupe Acquires LiveRamp for $2.2 Billion to Boost Data Co-Creation and AI Capabilities ET BrandEquityWhy is LiveRamp stock surging today? Investing.com IndiaPublicis looks to acquire LiveRamp in its latest agentic AI bet eMarketerPublicis to buy US data company in $2.2bn deal as it deepens AI marketing push Financial Times
- 1 day ago 17 May 26, 10:15pm -
For Eclipse, the $2.5B Cerebras win is just the start of realizing its physical-world thesis - TechCrunch
For Eclipse, the $2.5B Cerebras win is just the start of realizing its physical-world thesis TechCrunchNew Pressure Builds On Nvidia As Cerebras Redefines AI Chip Design NDTVCerebras IPO values company near $100B despite about 10% drop NewsBytesJury reaches verdict in Elon Musk lawsuit against OpenAI, judge says By Reuters Investing.comCerebras Systems (CBRS) Valuation In Focus After Record 2026 IPO And Volatile Post Listing Trading simplywall.st
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 8:30pm -
EPFO to extend auto-settlement of claims to include final withdrawals, allow auto-transfer of accounts — Check details - Mint
EPFO to extend auto-settlement of claims to include final withdrawals, allow auto-transfer of accounts — Check details MintEPFO to automate process for settling PF withdrawal claims News On AIRHow to Withdraw Your EPF Online MoneyexcelWithdrawing PF Funds Just Got Easier: EPFO Soon Introducing ATM and UPI-Based System.. DailyhuntHow to Claim PF Online Without Employer Approval Under New EPFO Rules: A Step-by-Step Guide Gadgets 360
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 8:02pm -
A sinking ship? Why the EU and China could be heading for a trade war - South China Morning Post
A sinking ship? Why the EU and China could be heading for a trade war South China Morning PostEuropean Union plans to 'force companies in bloc to buy non-Chinese components' to reduce dependence Telegraph IndiaEU plans to force companies to buy parts from non-Chinese suppliers Financial TimesEU’s ‘diversified procurement’ push discriminatory, unfair to firms on both sides: experts Global TimesEU Moves to Exclude Chinese Medical Technology Suppliers India News Network
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 6:30pm -
Prudential To Acquire 75% Stake In Bharti Life Insurance, Transaction Valued At Up To Rs 4,200 Crore - NDTV Profit
Prudential To Acquire 75% Stake In Bharti Life Insurance, Transaction Valued At Up To Rs 4,200 Crore NDTV ProfitPrudential plans to acquire 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance ETLegalWorld.comICICI Bank to retain majority holding in ICICI Prudential Life Insurance The HinduICICI Pru Life shares crash nearly 9% after Prudential plans stake cut below 10% The Economic TimesICICI Prudential Life shares down 7% today: Why the insurance stock is falling sharply India Today
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 5:39pm -
NGINX CVE-2026-42945 Exploited in the Wild, Causing Worker Crashes and Possible RCE - The Hacker News
NGINX CVE-2026-42945 Exploited in the Wild, Causing Worker Crashes and Possible RCE The Hacker NewsCritical 18-Year-Old NGINX Vulnerability Enables Remote Code Execution Attacks CyberSecurityNewsNGINX Rift attackers waste no time targeting exposed servers The RegisterF5 Patches Over 50 Vulnerabilities SecurityWeekExploitation of Critical NGINX Vulnerability Begins After Public Disclosure CXO Digitalpulse
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 5:27pm -
Say hello to the new class of AI jobs - Business Insider
Say hello to the new class of AI jobs Business InsiderDo you need a chief AI officer? Here's how the tech is changing boardrooms CNBCIBM: CEOs have a new top priority (and HR is key) HR ExecutiveAI Philosophers To Vibecoders: Meet The Tech World's New Cult Jobs Paying Up To Rs 4.75 Crore NDTV Profit7 AI Jobs To Watch For In 2026 Techloy
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 2:30pm -

Zee Business

newPetrol, Diesel prices hiked by nearly 90 paise per litre today; Check latest rates in your city
Petrol, Diesel Price Hike Today, i.e. May 19: The oil marketing companies, under pressure from squeezed supply and rising crude prices, have once again hiked petrol and diesel prices by nearly 90 paise per litre.
- 2 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:15am -
newNot Europe anymore? India’s biggest export change revealed – 35% comes from these 3 regions
In FY2025-26, more than 35% of India’s total merchandise exports came from three major regions – North America, North-East Asia and Latin America. It points to a change in India’s trade pattern toward newer and more diverse international markets.
- 5 hours ago 19 May 26, 4:20am -
newLIC gets key shareholders nod for 1:1 bonus issue
The company will complete the issue of bonus shares within two months of the date of approval.
- 12 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:11pm -
newOver 1.72 crore domestic LPG cylinders sold in four days
Online liquefied petroleum gas cylinder bookings increased to about 99 per cent on an industry basis on Sunday.
- 14 hours ago 18 May 26, 7:13pm -
new8th Pay Commission: Salaries likely from 2027, But arrears will cover January 2026 onwards- Reports
The 8th Pay Commission was approved by the Union Cabinet in January 2025 and formally notified later. Like previous pay commissions, it has been given around 18 months to study salary structures, allowances, pensions, and submit recommendations to the government.
- 16 hours ago 18 May 26, 5:53pm -
newTata to launch 6 cars by March 2027 - Sierra EV, Safari EV, Avinya EV and more
Tata Motors is reportedly planning to launch at least 6 cars - 2 new models and 4 facelifts - in India by March 2027.
- 16 hours ago 18 May 26, 5:27pm -
newSensex, Nifty recover from day’s lows to end flat; IT stocks shine
The benchmark Nifty closed 6.45 points, or 0.03 per cent, higher at 23,649.95, while the Sensex gained 77.05 points, or 0.10 per cent, to settle at 75,315.04. Both indices had traded in negative territory for most of the session before recovering in late trade.
- 17 hours ago 18 May 26, 4:06pm -
newWest Bengal employees to get benefits of 7th Pay Commission, state cabinet approves formation of 7th CPC
As a part of the sixth guarantee, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had promised that 7th Pay Commission will be rolled out to West Bengal employees within 45 days if BJP comes to power in the state.
- 18 hours ago 18 May 26, 3:42pm -
newBank of India FD interest rates hiked -- Check latest fixed deposit rates for May 2026
Bank of Indiahas revised FD interest rate for tenures ranging from one year to three-year. Check latest rates for May 2026.
- 18 hours ago 18 May 26, 3:10pm -
newBSE likely to enter Nifty50 in upcoming rejig, replace Wipro: Report
A report by domestic brokerage Axis Capital said the NSE indices rebalancing announcement is expected in the second half of August 2026, with changes effective from September 30, 2026.
- 18 hours ago 18 May 26, 3:04pm -
newARCs strengthening India’s financial ecosystem: DFS Secretary
Addressing an industry gathering during ASREC logo launch event in the national capital, he said ARCs have emerged as a key pillar of the country’s financial ecosystem by helping banks and financial institutions resolve stressed assets efficiently.
- 19 hours ago 18 May 26, 2:33pm -
newPakistan-China ties under strain? CPEC slowdown reveals growing economic friction: Report
Of the nearly 90 projects originally planned under CPEC, only 38 have been completed so far. Another 23 are still under construction, while nearly one-third have not even started. More importantly, no major flagship project has been added in recent years, raising serious questions about the future of Chinese investment momentum in Pakistan.
- 20 hours ago 18 May 26, 1:55pm -
newMarkets will face pressure as rates set to rise across sectors: Report
WPI inflation jumped to 8.3 per cent in April 2026, a 42‑month high, with the fuel and power segment soaring to 24.71 per cent, and this could be a phase before the full pass‑through of recent retail fuel hikes, it said.
- 20 hours ago 18 May 26, 1:33pm -
newMaruti Suzuki commences commercial production at 2nd plant in Kharkhoda
Maruti Suzuki has announced the commencement of commercial production at the second plant of its Kharkhoda manufacturing facility in Haryana.
- 20 hours ago 18 May 26, 1:05pm -
newGlobal crude oil prices rally up to 3% as US-Iran tensions escalate
International oil benchmark Brent crude rose as much as 2.37 per cent or $2.60 to $111.86 per barrel.
- 23 hours ago 18 May 26, 10:57am -

newSensex drops 890 points; Nifty loses 230 points on weak global cues and rising oil prices
Nifty Oil & Gas slid 0.79 per cent to 11,162pts, and Nifty FMCG lost 0.57 per cent to stand at 50,759.60pts. Nifty Healthcare and Nifty Pharma recorded minor decreases of 0.45 per cent and 0.21 per cent.
- 23 hours ago 18 May 26, 10:25am -
newWaiting for 2026 Maruti Brezza facelift? Spy shots reveal BIG surprise! Check what's new
2026 Maruti Brezza: Maruti Suzuki is testing the facelifted version of its popular sub-4 meter SUV, the Brezza. The updated model is expected to launch during the festive season.
- 24 hours ago 18 May 26, 9:51am -
Bengaluru-Mumbai Express train starts inaugural run; check schedule, route, stations and more
The new Bengaluru-Mumbai Express train will halt at 15 stations, including Tumakuru, Davangere, SSS Hubballi, Dharwar, Belagavi, Miraj, Sangli, Karad, Satara, Lonand, Pune, Lonavala, Karjat, Kalyan, and Thane.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 9:10am -
Bharti Enterprises announces sale of 75% stake in Bharti Life to Prudential plc
This transaction comes with India's life insurance sector undergoing rapid transformation, driven by digital adoption, increasing awareness, and rising demand for financial protection solutions.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 8:22am -
Crude oil crisis: Is the world running out of stockpiles as Strait of Hormuz disruption continues?
The International Energy Agency has said in its latest monthly assessment that continued disruption through the chokepoint could push oil and fuel prices higher in the near future.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 6:12am -

Live Mint - Opinion

newDon’t let people slip back into poverty: fiscal and monetary policy must work in tandem to shield the vulnerable
Rising inflation and the Prime Minister’s recent warning about people being pushed back into poverty call for deliberation among policymakers. Like we saw during the covid crisis, the Centre and central bank will need to coordinate their response.
- 2 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:30am -
newMint Quick Edit | Why US sanctions on the purchase of Russian oil help nobody—not even America
With the Strait of Hormuz still shut, the global energy crisis is far from over. America must study how markets work to understand why its sanctions are self-defeating.
- 2 hours ago 19 May 26, 7:01am -
newIndia-Nordic ties could help New Delhi diversify its strategic and technological options
The India-Nordic Summit may lack headline-grabbing geopolitical drama, but it speaks of New Delhi’s attempt to acquire new strategic options through partnerships. In a fractured world, that’s what we need.
- 17 hours ago 18 May 26, 4:00pm -
newFord no longer looks like an also-ran in the global EV race—it’s just that it has taken an alternate route
Ford’s electric vehicle ambitions may have spluttered so far, but its new energy business could keep the carmaker in play. It is betting heavily on grid batteries that could serve multiple purposes—and keep its electric mobility ambitions alive.
- 18 hours ago 18 May 26, 3:00pm -
newIndia must aim higher: cost optimization must not define the country’s tryst with artificial intelligence
Indian firms have scant incentive to invest in foundational research for artificial intelligence (AI). But the cost of not doing so may be even higher. Indian firms should look beyond quarterly profit-and-loss statements for a longer-term view.
- 19 hours ago 18 May 26, 2:00pm -
newAjit Ranade: Why India’s central bank should not turn into a fiscal stabilizer for the government
The Centre has been relying on the central bank’s surplus transfers to keep its fiscal deficit in check. This year’s transfer for 2025-26 may be even larger than last year’s record ₹2.7 trillion payout. The danger is what this reliance says about RBI independence.
- 21 hours ago 18 May 26, 12:30pm -
newThe rupee’s future depends on some factors beyond India’s control but policy should focus on the rest
India's currency has been falling since before the Gulf war began, but its impact on India’s balance of payments has added to the downward pressure. The end of today’s energy crisis would bring relief, but till then, we must do what it takes to attract capital.
- 21 hours ago 18 May 26, 12:00pm -
AI isn't just another tech revolution—it could transform capitalism beyond recognition
AI is pushing capitalism into uncharted territory in ways no tech revolution has done before. It could alter how output is generated, resources are allocated and the ratio of what capital and labour earn. Let’s not get blindsided by it.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 7:30am -
Mint Quick Edit | The paradox of thrift—why austerity overdone could hurt India’s economy
As Indians are urged to spend less and save more, is the economy at risk of a problem identified by Keynes almost a century ago? That depends on whether austerity behaves like inflation sometimes does.
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 7:00am -
Is India’s national unity slowly weakening?
Are we drifting towards declining patriotism and a weakened collective conscience? If yes, can the trend be reversed?
- 1 day ago 18 May 26, 6:00am -
Austerity as an export aid: using less chemical fertilizer could ease access to the EU market
Reduced use of chemical fertilizers by farmers, as urged by India’s PM, could improve the health of farm soil. What’s more, it could help Indian agricultural produce enter markets like the EU that have strict sustainability norms.
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 4:00pm -
Uncharted waters: Why rising waterborne oil supplies are the lifeline of global energy grid
Waterborne oil supplies are serving as a floating pipeline, keeping the world’s most critical economies from coming to a complete standstill.
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 3:21pm -
Redistribution is a red flag: any mention of a ‘people’s dividend’ risks scaring off stock market investors
Socialist rhetoric could get in the way of South Korea’s artificial intelligence (AI) windfall. A senior advisor in Seoul spooked investors by hinting of redistribution of profits, echoing China’s call for ‘common prosperity.’ Like Beijing, he’s had to back down.
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 3:01pm -
The rich must do their bit—the middle class and poor mustn't bear the brunt of India's austerity drive
Calls from the government for citizens to cut back signal hard times ahead and seem designed to dampen inflationary expectations. But who will adopt austerity? The burden must not fall disproportionately on those who lead modest lives to begin with.
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 2:00pm -
Manu Joseph: Why do so many public figures have exaggerated tales of past poverty?
Those from evidently privileged backgrounds who claim hardscrabble lives in the past probably confuse being broke with being poor. They are not the same. Yet public figures are prone to putting on poverty as if it’s makeup.
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 1:00pm -

Trust deficit: India must generate social capital for people to believe institutions are as good as gold
India’s persistent demand for gold is not simply a cultural preference but also a reflection of weak social trust and institutional credibility. This helps explain why policy efforts to curb gold imports fail so often. We must get people to trust institutions.
- 2 days ago 17 May 26, 11:17am -
How China framed Donald Trump through the Thucydides Trap
On his visit to China, US President Donald Trump got told, politely, that he no longer holds all the cards.
- 3 days ago 16 May 26, 5:31pm -
C. Sivasankaran: the price warrior who failed to price in his own risks
He slashed PC prices, built Aircel into a telecom force and cut billion-dollar deals. But leverage, legal battles and fragile finances shadowed C. Sivasankaran’s rise.
- 3 days ago 16 May 26, 7:00am -
A universal basic income won’t solve the AI unemployment problem—here’s what will
Artificial intelligence leaders like OpenAI’s Sam Altman have waxed eloquent about a universal basic income (UBI) as the answer to AI-caused mass unemployment. Policymakers shouldn’t fall for it. Here’s why
- 4 days ago 15 May 26, 2:20pm -
China and the US should sort out their own policies to tackle the imbalance that’s straining their ties
The imbalance reflects structural constraints on both sides. China must confront its debt and restructuring losses, while the US needs to address its fiscal and savings challenges. Unless both look within, they won’t be able to resolve their differences.
- 4 days ago 15 May 26, 1:08pm -
What ‘regime change’ does Kevin Warsh have in mind at the US Federal Reserve?
Trump-appointee Warsh taking over as Fed chair could have far-reaching consequences for the global economy. Will the Fed take a dovish or hawkish turn on inflation? Will its independence survive? Other central banks will be watching with bated breath.
- 4 days ago 15 May 26, 8:00am -
Mint Quick Edit | The government may not be able to shield consumers from inflation much longer
Inflation measured by India’s wholesale price index (WPI) more than doubled in April. This gauge is more sensitive to oil shocks than the consumer price index, but the latter can’t escape. What’ll RBI do?
- 4 days ago 15 May 26, 7:00am -
Gold loans have done well but here’s how India’s small businesses could exploit the idea’s potential
Indian households hold vast sums of gold that could fuel MSME growth if gold-backed lending that respects the traditional role of jewellery in society is scaled up. Homes will lend even heirlooms if they’re sure of getting them back.
- 5 days ago 14 May 26, 4:00pm -
Graduating students may ‘boo’ every mention of AI but still need timeless advice as jobs turn scarce
Commencement speakers at US graduation ceremonies have met with boos at the mention of artificial intelligence (AI). Fresh graduates are well aware of the job scare, don’t need patronizing remarks but would still value advice that could last a lifetime.
- 5 days ago 14 May 26, 3:00pm -
Eichengreen: Gold stack-ups by central banks reflect dismal prospects of globalization
Gold’s status as a hedge against uncertainty wobbled after war erupted in West Asia. Its price fell. Explanations abound for this anomaly, such as Turkey’s sell-off to defend its currency. But broadly, central bank purchases reflect the travails of globalization.
- 5 days ago 14 May 26, 2:00pm -
Investment outflows: India may need to adopt extraordinary measures to reverse this exodus
An exodus of foreign capital despite India’s robust macro indicators is an ‘out of syllabus’ puzzle in need of a response that goes beyond the textbook. Yield spreads between rupee and dollar assets must widen, Indian equities need a price correction and taxes on capital gains must ease.
- 5 days ago 14 May 26, 12:30pm -
Excessive austerity could worsen the economic situation that India is trying to escape
Austerity measures to reduce our import burden may sound prudent, but weaker aggregate demand could be risky for GDP growth. Knee-jerk responses to crises can backfire. Sri Lanka’s fertilizer experiment to save forex, for example, caused food scarcity.
- 5 days ago 14 May 26, 12:00pm -
RBI could unlock idle capital and save India foreign exchange by turning gold into digital tokens
Gold’s appeal in India can’t be contested. But if the country wants to reduce imports and put its household hoards to productive use, tokenized gold that is traded on RBI’s e-rupee platform may be an idea whose time has come.
- 5 days ago 14 May 26, 7:30am -
Mint Quick Edit | Air India has clipped its own wings but cost-cutting mustn’t put flight safety at risk
Air India’s flight cuts reflect the stress of costly aviation fuel, perhaps even a drop in projected demand as holidayers restrain their plans. Other carriers are engaged in cost wars too. But one thing must never change.
- 5 days ago 14 May 26, 7:00am -
RIP Dubai? This city is a lot more resilient than its post-war obituary writers seem to think
The Gulf conflict has evoked a rash of obituaries to Dubai’s success. But this city’s economy was never reliant on tourism and real estate. It depends far more on trade and transport—and serves as one of the world’s most active hubs. It’s likely to bounce right back.
- 6 days ago 13 May 26, 4:00pm -
Billboard has excluded human performers from its music charts before. Why should AI tracks feature?
Billboard has spent decades deciding who and what qualifies for its music-hit charts, often excluding human performers over technicalities and genre rules. Now, as AI music joins the rankings, Billboard must explain itself. Isn’t this a human contest?
- 6 days ago 13 May 26, 3:00pm -
India’s emergence has a deficit that may not be too late for us to collectively close—empathy
The gaping divide between the rich and poor in India is stark, especially in its cities like Bengaluru. This cannot be blamed solely on policy. What individuals see and choose not to see could make a significant difference to how millions of lives are lived.
- 6 days ago 13 May 26, 12:31pm -
Missing lens: markets must put a price tag on the climate risks that companies face
Indian markets react instantly to oil shocks, elections and earnings misses. Yet climate risk, one of the biggest long-term threats to corporate performance, barely affects how companies and assets are valued. This disconnect can’t survive contact with reality.
- 6 days ago 13 May 26, 12:00pm -
Gold has evolved beyond its traditional role—which may help us mobilize holdings for financial resilience
In much of India, gold is an integral part of the household financial playbook. But the cultural context has been evolving in ways that make it easier to deploy vast private holdings—among the world’s biggest—for productive economic purposes.
- 6 days ago 13 May 26, 10:00am -
India's energy illusion: why ambitious targets mean nothing without a coherent plan
Soaring crude oil prices triggered by the Israel-US-Iran war are straining India's economy, exposing its heavy dependence on imported fossil fuels and a fragile energy strategy.
- 6 days ago 13 May 26, 9:00am -