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newPiramal Finance shares jump 4% as Q2 profit rises 67% YoY to Rs 545 crore, NII jumps 35% YoY
Piramal Finance shares rose nearly 4% after Q2 FY27 net profit surged 67% year-on-year to Rs 545 crore. Assets under management grew 24%, while retail disbursements increased 34%. The company strengthened its capital base, expanded AI adoption, improved operational efficiency, and appointed former SBI Chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara as Independent Director.
- 6 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 12:04pm -
newBajaj Finance shares fall 3% after Q2 results. What Jefferies, Nomura, other brokerages now expect?
Bajaj Finance shares dropped on Wednesday after the NBFC reported a 29% year-on-year rise in Q2FY27 net profit to Rs 6,367 crore. Nomura and Jefferies retained Buy ratings, with Jefferies cutting its target price, while 360 One WAM upgraded the stock to Buy, citing improving risk-reward and strong growth.
- 7 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 10:47am -
newTransrail Lighting shares rally 9% after bagging orders worth Rs 927 crore
Transrail Lighting shares rose nearly 9% after the company secured fresh orders worth Rs 927 crore, taking its financial year order intake to Rs 3,356 crore. However, foreign institutional investors trimmed their stake in the company during the September 2026 quarter.
- 7 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 10:44am -
newWhy L&T Technology shares jumped 11% to hit the Rs 4,000 level afterQ2 results
L&T Technology Services shares rose sharply past Rs 4,000 after Q2 results beat expectations, driven by margin expansion, AI-led deal wins and strong sustainability business growth. Management expects a stronger second half of FY27, while Motilal Oswal, Nuvama and Nomura raised their target prices but maintained cautious ratings.
- 8 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 9:52am -
newHindustan Zinc shares jump 4% after Q2 net profit more than doubles. Why Jefferies cut target price?
Hindustan Zinc reported a 142% year-on-year jump in Q2FY27 net profit to Rs 6,412 crore, while revenue rose 77% to Rs 15,093 crore. Despite strong earnings, Jefferies cut its target price to Rs 650 from Rs 750, citing silver price volatility and lower price assumptions for the coming years.
- 8 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 9:38am -
newCan Jio Platforms IPO deliver long-term growth for high-risk investors?
Jio Platforms, leading India's largest IPO, presents a compelling investment avenue for everyday investors. Despite its massive telecom customer base of 533 million, revenue per user still trails behind Bharti Airtel. However, with a promising growth trajectory in digital services and telecom, this IPO is set to fortify the company's financial standing while decreasing the promoter's stake. Analysts believe Jio Platforms holds strong potential for success in upcoming market conditions.
- 12 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 5:42am -
Nepal rescuers continue search for missing as identification of dead remains challenge
Eleven days post the catastrophic floods in Nepal, search teams are tirelessly looking for those still missing. Authorities are confronted with the tough task of identifying casualties, as many bodies are severely affected. Approximately 5,000 people, including several foreign nationals, are still unaccounted for after the ice-rock avalanche. The nation seeks international assistance and advocates for climate justice while striving to restore basic services and repair the widespread damage.
- 45 days ago 7 Sep 26, 12:46am -
Trump $1 coins aka Golden Dollar are here, minus the gold. The US Mint is putting the sitting president’s face on American money for the first time
The U.S. Mint has unveiled a striking gold-colored dollar coin honoring President Donald J. Trump, coinciding with the nation's 250th anniversary celebration set for 2026. Crafted from copper, these collector coins will feature a unique privy mark on select pieces. This release represents a noteworthy occasion in the history of U.S. currency.
- 49 days ago 2 Sep 26, 8:25pm -
MSCI rebalancing on Monday: Adani Energy, Groww set for big inflows; RIL, Jio Financial may face outflows
MSCI’s latest rebalancing is set to drive heightened trading activity in several Indian stocks on Monday, with revised weights taking effect from September 1. The final 30 minutes of Monday’s session could see significant activity as investors adjust positions. According to Nuvama Alternative and Quantitative Research, the changes include index additions and exclusions, along with weight revisions across several stocks.
- 52 days ago 30 Aug 26, 2:01pm -
Nifty weekly outlook: Nifty trapped in 23,900-24,750 range; fresh buying should remain selective
Nifty ended the week lower after consolidating in a narrow range, with the broader technical structure remaining unchanged. The index moved between 24,076.85 and 24,378.60, while India VIX declined 4.64% to 10.68. Support remains at 23,900–24,000, while a cluster of moving averages continues to cap upside in the 24,400–24,750 zone.
- 52 days ago 30 Aug 26, 11:51am -
FPIs turn buyers for second straight month, invest Rs 30,919 cr in August
During August, foreign portfolio investors added over Rs 30,000 crore to Indian equities, showcasing the ongoing trend of substantial market inflows for the second month in a row. This surge can be attributed to enhancing corporate earnings and a stable economic environment. Furthermore, easing global geopolitical tensions have aided investor optimism, yet uncertainties surrounding crude oil prices and US bond yields remain pressing issues.
- 52 days ago 30 Aug 26, 11:23am -
7 of top 10 firms shed Rs 1.13 lakh cr in m-cap; Airtel, Reliance worst hit
Last week observed a notable decline in market valuations, with seven out of the ten top firms witnessing a reduction of Rs 1.13 lakh crore. The greatest impact was felt by Bharti Airtel and Reliance Industries, linked to concerns over global interest rates and geopolitical instability. Nonetheless, there was robust buying in IT stocks, which facilitated a recovery in the market on Friday.
- 52 days ago 30 Aug 26, 11:21am -
Mcap of four of top-10 most valued firms jumps Rs 1.43 lakh cr; State Bank biggest winner
In a notable surge, four leading Indian corporations experienced an impressive rise in market valuations, totaling Rs 1.43 lakh crore. The State Bank of India led the charge, boosting its valuation by Rs 63,922 crore. Other notable gainers included Reliance Industries, TCS, and Larsen & Toubro, while LIC, Bajaj Finance, and HDFC Bank suffered significant losses in their valuations.
- 73 days ago 9 Aug 26, 10:21am -
Foreign investors continue buying spree; pour Rs 12,921 cr in first week of Aug
In early August, Foreign Portfolio Investors poured Rs 12,921 crore into Indian equities, building on their notable investments from July. This surge indicates improved investor sentiment and favorable macroeconomic conditions. Furthermore, foreign investors have displayed interest in India's debt market, resulting in additional inflows. However, it’s worth noting that despite these recent inflows, they have been net sellers in the Indian equity market throughout the year.
- 73 days ago 9 Aug 26, 10:18am -
RBI special windows seen big enough to bring in $100B
India's new forex inflow programs may attract approximately one hundred billion dollars. These special drives have already mobilized over forty billion dollars in foreign exchange. Experts predict these initiatives could significantly exceed initial mobilization estimates. The Reserve Bank of India introduced these facilities to support the balance of payments. These programs aim to cushion the rupee and contain imported inflation.
- 80 days ago 3 Aug 26, 12:43am -

India, Canada aim to conclude CEPA trade pact by end-2026: MEA
India and Canada are working to finalize their economic partnership agreement. Negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement are progressing well. Both nations aim to conclude these important talks by the end of 2026. This agreement seeks to liberalize trade and strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries. Prime Minister Modi plans a visit later this year to boost bilateral ties.
- 80 days ago 3 Aug 26, 12:18am -
Govt's urban reset: Centre divides ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs into two specialised verticals
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has undergone a significant structural overhaul. Senior bureaucrats were replaced and new leadership appointed to spearhead its flagship missions. The ministry was split into two specialized departments, focusing on capital development and urban development. This administrative revamp aims to streamline service delivery and accelerate infrastructure projects. Personnel shifts occurred rapidly after the government's decision to divide the ministry.
- 80 days ago 3 Aug 26, 12:05am -
Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but many hurdles and uncertainty remain
US President Donald Trump announced a deal for Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. This agreement involves carefully structured phases for winding down the conflict. Israeli forces will withdraw as disarmament is completed by Hamas. A new Palestinian police force will work with an international stabilization force. Reconstruction of Gaza is envisioned after the war concludes.
- 82 days ago 31 Jul 26, 6:33am -
In 1943, US built an entire city, and it didn't exist on a single map
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, was a secret city of 75,000 people during World War II. This hidden community was established for the Manhattan Project's atomic bomb development. Residents worked on crucial tasks without knowing the overall purpose of their efforts. The city remained invisible to the public until the atomic bombs were deployed. Today, Oak Ridge is a mapped city and a historical park.
- 86 days ago 27 Jul 26, 4:34pm -
Humans have a 'third eye' in the brain: Study links it to a 600-million-year-old Cyclops ancestor
Humans cyclops connection: Scientists claim our eyes and even a hormone-regulating gland in our brain trace back to a bizarre, one-eyed sea creature that lived 600 million years ago.
- 86 days ago 27 Jul 26, 2:20pm -
1,500 ships trapped in Gulf of Hormuz is quietly multiplying an underwater army that could unleash World's biggest bioinvasion event
Gulf of Hormuz underwater army: Nearly fifteen hundred ships stuck in the Persian Gulf after fighting closed the Strait of Hormuz. These idle vessels are now becoming breeding grounds for marine invasive species, whose build-up of organisms on ship hulls increases fuel consumption significantly. Scientists urge stricter rules to prevent a major bioinvasion event.
- 89 days ago 24 Jul 26, 9:04am -
India-UK CETA takes effect: First zero-duty Indian coffee, jewellery consignments reach UK shores
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement has officially come into force. Zero-duty consignments of Indian jewellery and coffee have now landed in the United Kingdom. This landmark pact is expected to significantly boost bilateral trade between the two nations. Businesses anticipate substantial growth and increased market competitiveness following the agreement. The pact aims to strengthen supply chains and support job creation across both countries.
- 97 days ago 16 Jul 26, 8:56pm -
From Oman to Tanzania: How the Iran war is redrawing India’s trade map
India's trade is changing due to West Asia conflict. Oman is now a major import partner, especially for energy. Russia and the US are also key import sources. Singapore has become India's third-largest export destination. Tanzania and South Africa are seeing increased Indian exports. These shifts highlight new trade routes and partnerships.
- 16 Jun 26, 12:51pm -
FM Sitharaman flags global crisis spillovers, unfair burden on developing nations
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the Global South should not bear the brunt of global imbalances and conflicts. Representing India at a summit, she emphasized the need for coordinated global action and stronger multilateral cooperation to build resilient economies and ensure inclusive growth for all.
- 12 Jun 26, 1:07am -
'Done deal': CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on NDA seat-sharing for Assam polls
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the seat-sharing deal for the upcoming assembly elections is complete. The NDA alliance, including BJP, AGP, UPPL, and BPF, has finalized its contest plan. The state leadership will present the candidate list to Union Home Minister Amit Shah soon. Elections for the 126-member assembly are anticipated in March-April, following a recent delimitation exercise.
- 22 Feb 26, 7:05pm -
Rare 'intensive' revision in Bihar four months before polls
The Election Commission's 'Special Intensive Revision' of Bihar's electoral rolls has ignited political debate, differing from past revisions. While intensive revisions aren't new, the timing of Bihar's SIR, months before assembly elections, is unusual. Unlike previous 'de novo' exercises, it builds upon the 2002-03 roll, incorporating new enumeration forms and document submission.
- 1 Jul 25, 12:24am -
BJP accuses Kejriwal of sending voters hoax calls to mislead
BJP has accused Arvind Kejriwal of orchestrating hoax calls to mislead voters, alleging that the AAP is claiming votes are being cut by the BJP to support AAP. They also allege distribution of money in slum areas and raised concerns about voter data confidentiality, demanding an investigation.
- 26 Jan 25, 5:52pm -
Lok Sabha election 2024: Maharashtra get interesting after splits in Shiv Sena, NCP
Lok Sabha election 2024: The BJP-Shiv Sena won 41 of the 48 seats in the 2019 polls, but the Sena has split since and a vast majority of the Bal Thackeray-founded party is now allied with the BJP. The Nationalist Congress Party also split as well with Ajit Pawar joining the ruling alliance in the state, led by Eknath Shinde. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP emerged the top party with 23 seats, followed by the undivided Sena with 18.
- 17 Mar 24, 12:16pm -
Modi charisma key factor in BJP's bid to retain all 26 seats in Gujarat
Gujarat's upcoming Lok Sabha elections are influenced by PM Narendra Modi's charisma, anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, education, healthcare challenges, and BJP's endeavor to secure all 26 seats. Lok Sabha polls in Gujarat will be held in a single phase on May 7. Counting of votes will be held on June 4. Anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, education and healthcare facilities are some of the other important issues in the election, where the ruling BJP in Gujarat will attempt…
- 16 Mar 24, 8:35pm -
Implementation of 'guarantees', decline of BRS favour Congress in Telangana, BJP aiming for better show
The BJP, riding high on its growing voter base in Telangana, is now aiming to win over 12 out of the total 17 seats and 35 per cent vote share, in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The party doubled its vote share to nearly 14 per cent resulting in eight seats in the assembly elections held on November 30, last year. BRS, which ruled the state for about a decade since its emergence, is low on morale following the defeat, even as its founder and former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's daughter K…
- 16 Mar 24, 5:48pm -
Apple faces Indian engineer’s bias lawsuit
Anita Nariani Schulze is part of the Sindhi minority. Her complaint alleges that her senior and direct managers, both male, consistently excluded her from meetings while inviting her male counterparts, criticised her, micromanaged her work and deprived her of bonuses, despite positive performance evaluations and significant team contributions.
- 25 Mar 21, 11:14pm -
Despite transatlantic 'love fest', EU charts third way in ties with US and China
But two senior envoys who attended said there was no direct response from the ministers gathered in Brussels when Blinken said: "We must push back on China together and show strength in unity."
- 12 Mar 21, 4:53pm -
Twitter's India policy head to step down; will transition in March
This comes as the San-Francisco based firm is at the receiving end of the Indian government over an issue of blocking and unblocking certain handles tweeting about farmer protests.
- 7 Feb 21, 1:01pm -
Govt may keep Rs 7,500 cr outlay for IT hardware manufacturing under PLI scheme
Foreign companies looking for incentives under the scheme may have to invest Rs 500 crore over four years, while the threshold for domestic firms is likely to be around Rs 20 crore for five years, the source who did not wish to be named said.
- 18 Jan 21, 9:41pm -
Indian dating apps, services see surge of paying users in small cities
Growth More than in MetrosAccording to companies like Aisle and Truly Madly, which have millions of users and position themselves as “serious” dating apps, and bespoke high-end dating services like Sirf Coffee, a lot more users from such places are not only keen on using these apps, but also willing to pay for it.
- 1 Jan 21, 10:39pm -
Time for government, companies to adopt artificial intelligence: Deloitte India
“Indian companies need to re-skill, train, and acquire more relevant talent, if they are to successfully integrate AI technologies. Most importantly, they should be willing to make the continued investment. It is an uphill race in which there will be winners and losers,” said Deloitte India CEO N Venkatram.
- 27 Dec 20, 11:33pm -
Narendra Modi has his eyes set on boosting business: Joao Cravinho, EU Ambassador
Ambassador Joao Cravinho, head of the EU delegation, led Ambassadors of various European countries to a quiet lunch with Modi at the capital last year.
- 3 Jun 14, 5:34am -
Confidence level of industry improving: KV Kamath, ICICI Bank
"It is the collective wisdom of the marketplace that there is action and we will move with speed. That improves the confidence level of industry."
- 2 Jun 14, 2:27pm -
We may see rapid growth over the next few years: Raamdeo Agrawal
Directives from the Centre have to be executed at the state level. So, there are many things that are not in Modi’s hands, says Raamdeo Agrawal.
- 2 Jun 14, 8:00am -
Every decision of government needn’t be a big reform: Anand Mahindra
"The fact that we are the world’s largest democracy and we are all aware that power and a role in global affairs for a nation comes from economic strength."
- 2 Jun 14, 4:00am -
Our commitment for press freedom, and autonomy of public broadcast is absolute: Prakash Javadekar
"Now there is a stage three and stage four of digitisation, we will take a call on this only after taking all things into account."
- 31 May 14, 4:00am -
There is a leadership vacuum in Infosys, time to get Nandan Nilekani back: Mohandas Pai
"There is a leadership vacuum in the company, because they made the wrong choice of CEO three years ago and that is playing out right now."
- 29 May 14, 12:40pm -
ET Search
Rupee#CAD#Economic crisis#Food Bill
- 6 Aug 13, 1:45pm -
After the Oscars, what's next for silent stars of The Artist?
The team behind The Artist will have spent the first day of the rest of their lives conforming to the grandest, and most lucrative, of Hollywood traditions.
- 29 Feb 12, 12:42am -
Delhi World Book fair: A fair like no other
It's the World Book fair, which comes around once every two years sprawling across the giant halls of Pragati Maidan. This is the fair's 20th edition.
- 25 Feb 12, 7:38am -
Indian gift makes its way to State Department exhibition
An elephant figurine gifted by the then HM LK Advani to US Secretary of State Colin Powell in 2002, has made its way to the State Department hall.
- 24 Feb 12, 1:39pm -
IMD to use dynamic models for forecasts
Statistical models used by IMD will still be used for monsoon forecast, but the ministry of earth sciences is putting more emphasis on dynamic models.
- 22 Feb 12, 2:19am -
Docs reveal contents of first wire msg between India & Eng
Newly discovered documents have revealed the first telegraph messages and joy when England was linked for the first time with India on 23 June, 1870.
- 21 Feb 12, 3:19pm -
Worried Amitabh Bachchan fans pray to Lord Shiva for his recovery
Hundreds of worried fans of ailing Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan today performed a yagna here to pray for his speedy recovery.
- 20 Feb 12, 4:27pm -
Alfa raises delisting price to Rs 2,850 a share
Alfa Laval (India) today said its parent firm has raised the delisting offer price to Rs 2,850 a share.
- 10 Jan 12, 5:49pm -
DB Realty, Unitech stocks rose
The stocks of DB Realty and Unitech rose after top executives of these companies were granted bail in the 2G scam case.
- 30 Nov 11, 3:55am -
Fitch withdraws Reliance Capital ratings
Fitch on Friday said it has withdrawn the ratings on Reliance Capital as the company has decided to stop participating.
- 20 Oct 11, 9:00pm -
'Discoms' poor fin health poses risks for traders'
The poor financial health of state electricity boards could pose significant business risks for power traders in the country, says Fitch.
- 20 Oct 11, 8:02pm -
Cigarette cos shares outperform benchmark Sensex
Shares of cigarette companies have rallied over the past one month, with ITC, Godfrey Philips and VST Industries hitting record highs.
- 19 Jul 11, 1:35am -
Lovable Lingerie's dream run on as traders lap it up
Lovable Lingerie is 3rd-best performing stock among companies listed this year, with it doubling in value, as traders bet it could repeat performance of Page Indus.
- 18 Jun 11, 12:25am -
'Big Daddy' laps up Cipla after Q1 nos beat forecast
Shares of Cipla inched up on heavy volumes on Friday, after the company’s first quarter earnings beat the consensus estimate.
- 14 Aug 10, 3:35am -
Old Fox has dream run on Dalal Street
The Old Fox of Dalal Street has been on a dream run since the past couple of weeks. On Friday, most stocks that he had been steadily building up positions in figured among key gainers of the day.
- 14 Aug 10, 3:26am -
Cairn India hits record high on BSE amid stake sale talks
The scrip, which was flat for most of the session, shot up in the final hour of trade on the Bombay Stock Exchange to settle with a net gain of 4.36 per cent at Rs 355.45.
- 13 Aug 10, 8:11pm -
Vedanta plunges 5.59% on LSE amid talks to buy Cairn stake
In the late afternoon session, the scrip was being traded at 20.61 pounds, down by 5.50 per cent on the LSE. Vedanta opened on a positive note, but soon swung into the red.
- 13 Aug 10, 7:26pm -
SBI shares on gaining spree; hit record high
In the past two days, the scrip recorded a gain of over 9 per cent on the BSE, making its investors richer by a whopping Rs 15,000 crore.
- 13 Aug 10, 6:47pm -
Traders bet on calendar spread as Nifty moves in a tight range
A trading combination involving Nifty options is gaining prominence among savvy trading desks of institutional investors.
- 13 Aug 10, 2:25am -
Seven out of top 10 Asian small-cap funds are Indian
An analysis of 300 Asian small-cap schemes shows DSP BlackRock Micro Cap Fund leading the charge, delivering an 82% return over the past year.
- 12 Aug 10, 10:50am -
Nifty may find support at 5300 level
As far as stock futures are concerned, we are very near to the highest-ever open interest with 195 crore shares in open interest.
- 12 Aug 10, 2:22am -
'Don't bank only on price-to-earning ratio'
Many experts believe that looking at PE ratio in isolation won’t help investors grasp realities of the mkt and higher valuation may not be the only deciding factor driving mkt.
- 9 Aug 10, 3:55am -
Market may trade in a range, but FIIs seen sold on India
Market may see range-bound trading this week in the absence of any major trigger.
- 9 Aug 10, 1:05am -

Business Standard

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

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

Business Line

newSanofi gets CDSCO nod for drug to prevent bleeding in haemophilia patients
CDSCO approval covers adults and adolescents 12+ with or without factor VIII or IX inhibitors, Sanofi India said
- 22 mins ago 21 Oct 26, 5:38pm -
newIMD update: Fresh Bay low-pressure area sets stage for a rain-soaked weekend
India Meteorological Department predicts very heavy showers over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal even as a second ‘low’ could intensify into a major system over the Bay early next week
- 30 mins ago 21 Oct 26, 5:30pm -
newBuyofuel, Honda Trading ink pact to build biofuel supply chain
The long-term commercial agreement is to jointly build reliable supply chains for biofuels and biofuel feedstock across India and beyond
- 33 mins ago 21 Oct 26, 5:27pm -
newHigher MSP for rabi crops an opportunity to boost mustard production: SEA
Improved price assurance for mustard can encourage farmers to maintain or expand cultivation and invest in better farm practices, says Association President Angshu Mallick
- 39 mins ago 21 Oct 26, 5:21pm -
newIndian farmers fetch record prices for premium paddy varieties as El Nino impacts production
Consumers may have to pay more for rice in the coming months as growers get over ₹1,000 a quintal than the minimum support price fixed for paddy
- 46 mins ago 21 Oct 26, 5:14pm -
newMahindra Holidays & Resorts Q2 consolidated net profit rises 16.42% to ₹19.71 crore
Revenue from operations rose 9.3% to ₹784.13 crore from ₹717.34 crore a year earlier
- 46 mins ago 21 Oct 26, 5:14pm -
newFestival demand lifts black pepper prices by ₹16/kg in 3 weeks
Traders attributed the increase to inter-State dealers covering their raw material requirements to meet commitments to the industry under time-bound forward contract
- 49 mins ago 21 Oct 26, 5:11pm -
newQ2 Results Today Live: Adani Green Energy, Eternal, LMW profit jumps 74% as revenue rises 38%; Nureca gains 4.71%
Q2 Results Today, 21th October 2026 Live Updates: Follow the latest announcements and developments on the company's September quarter earning on Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, Adani Green Energy, Aye Finance, Eternal, PC Jewellers, KEI Industries, Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services, SRF, Vishal Mega Mart, and others.
- 49 mins ago 21 Oct 26, 5:11pm -
newMarkets end lower as oil gains and earnings weigh on markets
Nifty 50 closes at 22,811.35, down 77.60 points or 0.34%; Sensex settles at 73,706, down around 143 points or 0.19%
- 55 mins ago 21 Oct 26, 5:05pm -
newSpaceX, Tesla boards study possible $3.5 trillion merger
Elon Musk said Tuesday that both boards formed independent- director committees to study a possible merger
- 1 hour ago 21 Oct 26, 4:59pm -
newSamsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra. The sole contender
Massive display backed by a robust battery and productivity tools
- 1 hour ago 21 Oct 26, 4:53pm -
newEpson EH-LS9000B: Bring the movies home
Excellent picture quality and versatile entertainment creds
- 1 hour ago 21 Oct 26, 4:52pm -
newAirPods 5 review: The sweet spot between AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro
With improved ANC, richer sound and all-day comfort, the AirPods 5 refine Apple’s most popular earbuds. But are they worth choosing over rivals and the AirPods Pro?
- 1 hour ago 21 Oct 26, 4:51pm -
newCrystal Crop’s marigold R&D effort has global firms coming to India to export the flower
The company developing orchid hybrids from local germplasm that will be cheaper than imported ones
- 1 hour ago 21 Oct 26, 4:37pm -
newEternal profit nearly doubles to ₹125 crore in Q2
Revenue from operations jumps to ₹24,138 crore in the second quarter
- 1 hour ago 21 Oct 26, 4:33pm -

newSensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex ends down 143 pts, Nifty at 22,811; Nifty IT surges 2.2%
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Nifty closed at 22,811.35, down 77.60 points or 0.34 per cent, while Sensex fell 143.21 points or 0.19 per cent to 73,709.69
- 2 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 4:21pm -
new‘Withdraw draft notification on animal experimentation that dilutes present regulatory framework’, say animal welfare organisations
In a letter, the animal welfare bodies have urged the authorities to keep pace with science, and come up with a fresh draft prepared in consultation with all stakeholders
- 2 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 4:09pm -
newTravel platform Onto debuts with $1 million pre-seed funding
Offers “Price Drop Refund” feature which automatically refunds travellers the difference if the price of their hotel booking falls after the reservations are made
- 2 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 4:08pm -
newIMF advises India to let rupee move as first defence amid oil shock
Official says exchange rate should absorb shocks; RBI interventions offer limited near-term benefit
- 2 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 4:07pm -
newGRAP-1 curbs imposed in Delhi-NCR as air quality slips into 'poor' category
"The Air Quality lndex (AQI) of Delhi which was observed 179 (Moderate category)on October 20, has exhibited a sharp rise with AQI of 244 at 2 pm on October 21 (Poor category)," said the CAQM in a statement.
- 2 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 4:05pm -
newJio Platforms IPO Day 1 Live Updates: Jio Platforms IPO Day 1 Live: Issue subscribed 1.27x, QIB portion 3.86x
Jio Platforms IPO GMP Day 1 live updates: Jio Platforms IPO Jio Platforms’ ₹30,213-crore IPO opens for subscription on October 21 and closes on October 23.
- 2 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 4:03pm -
newRupee jumps 0.5% to 94.46/$ on Jio IPO-linked inflows; elevated oil prices spur caution
The Indian currency touched its strongest level since early September, but pared gains in the second half of the session as Brent crude rose above $110 a barrel and domestic equities fell.
- 2 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 3:58pm -
newIndia launches state-level outreach to help MSMEs, farmers tap FTA export opportunities
Initiatives with states aim to boost utilisation of trade pacts covering 38 countries
- 2 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 3:55pm -
newRussia says it will send first diesel cargo to US on Thursday
Vessel to carry 40,000 metric tonnes of diesel
- 2 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 3:48pm -
newNifty IT surges 2.2% as IT stocks buck market-wide selloff
Wipro rose 3.3% to ₹188.15, followed by Infosys up 2.88% to ₹1,163.30 and Mphasis up 2.65% to ₹2,566.30
- 2 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 3:47pm -
newGujarat asks factories to curb power usage as demand surges
Half of India’s coal-fired plants face critically low stocks as demand surges on hotter weather and industrial activity
- 2 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 3:40pm -
newIndia presents a compelling investment proposition for German firms: FICCI
Germany’s tech expertise and innovation capabilities complement India's scale, skilled workforce and cost competitiveness, the FICCI chief said
- 2 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 3:40pm -
newShriram Group renames Way2Wealth as Shriram Financial Services, appoints new CEO
The company has appointed Amit Golia as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer to lead the venture
- 2 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 3:36pm -
newGujarat woos Japanese investors in Tokyo ahead of Vibrant Gujarat summit-2027
The discussions focused on potential investments, technology partnerships and industrial expansion in Gujarat
- 3 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 3:30pm -
newAdani Green Q2 Results: Profit rises 16% on higher power supply revenue
Revenue from power supply rose 45% year-on-year to ₹4,019 crore during the quarter
- 3 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 3:10pm -
newNureca posts highest quarterly revenue in five years, Q2 sales jump 55%
Profit before tax rose 20% to ₹5.52 crore, while profit after tax increased 12% to ₹4.05 crore and earnings per share stood at ₹4.25 compared to ₹3.63 a year ago
- 3 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 3:03pm -
newFibe’s NBFC arm EarlySalary gets ‘A’ ratings for loans and NCDs
The rating actions cover the lender’s debt instruments and bank facilities, citing stronger capitalisation, diversified funding and improved collections.
- 3 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 3:01pm -
newEssar Ports wins ₹2,276-crore project to build cargo terminal at Kandla
The four-berth facility is expected to accommodate larger vessels, ease pressure on existing dry-cargo berths and improve logistics efficiency
- 3 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 2:54pm -
newChoice Mutual Fund launches large and mid cap fund; NFO closes on November 3
The scheme combines large and mid cap exposure, with the fund manager selecting stocks within the prescribed allocation limits.
- 3 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 2:53pm -
newVipul Organics names Tushar Jagtap to Head India Sales
Jagtap brings over 30 years of experience in sales leadership and business development in the chemicals, pigments, and coatings industries
- 3 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 2:52pm -
newMarco Rubio meets Adani, Tata chiefs before visiting Reliance’s Jamnagar refinery
The visit highlights potential India-US cooperation in energy security, manufacturing and technology, including discussions on Reliance’s refining of Venezuelan crude
- 3 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 2:45pm -
newCJP leaders withdraw from Delhi HC plea challenging their judicial custody
During the hearing, the court orally observed that a petition under Article 226 of the Constitution was not an appropriate remedy in this case
- 3 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 2:43pm -
newIndian Oil to trim West Asia oil imports under annual deals amid Iran war
IOC, ‌the country's top refiner, had planned to source about 47% of its crude imports from ‌West Asia producers under annual deals on a free-on-board (FOB) ‌basis ⁠
- 3 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 2:42pm -
newKarmayogi Bharat, OpenAI ink pact to drive future-ready civil service
Karmayogi Bharat operates and manages the iGOT Karmayogi platform, ensuring anytime, anywhere, any-device learning for civil service officials to enhance their competency
- 4 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 2:25pm -
newNucelion Therapeutics, VeGen Bio partner to manufacture CAR-T cell therapy in India
The collaboration will combine technology transfer, clinical and commercial manufacturing, and process optimisation to improve production economics and expand patient access
- 4 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 2:24pm -
newHDFC Bank probe finds two senior executives shared confidential information with outsiders
The ongoing investigation comes amid leadership changes, internal divisions and heightened scrutiny of governance at the lender ahead of a chief executive transition
- 4 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 2:12pm -
newZydus Lifesciences gets USFDA nod for menopause treatment drug
The final approval granted by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) is for Estradiol and Levonorgestrel Transdermal System (0.045 mg/0.015 mg per day)
- 4 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 2:02pm -
newGoogle rolls out new Gemini tools to help small businesses manage marketing, finances
The new features will allow business owners to connect Gemini with Google services such as Google Business Profile, Google Ads and Google Workspace, as well as third-party applications
- 4 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 1:57pm -
newCarlsberg said to near public filing for $700 million India IPO
Carlsberg India, the country’s second-largest brewer, is expected to begin investor roadshows next week and could launch the IPO as early as December
- 4 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 1:50pm -
neweMudhra flags weak keys in eight certificate authorities, rules out data breach
A flaw during a key generation event led to weak keys being published to browser root stores, prompting the company to work with affected customers and browser root programmes on replacement certificates.
- 4 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 1:36pm -
newGap-up gone: Nifty reverses early gains, 322 stocks hit 52-week lows
The Nifty Midcap 100 declined 1.7% and Nifty Smallcap 100 fell 2.4%, indicating that the selling was broader and deeper than headline index moves suggested
- 5 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 1:27pm -
newSFC Environmental Technologies IPO to open on October 27; price band set at ₹313–330
The Mumbai-based company, incorporated in 2005, provides wastewater treatment solutions and serves infrastructure companies through its proprietary technologies.
- 5 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 1:24pm -
newEternal, Swiggy Q2 Results Preview: Food delivery growth steady, Quick commerce to grow faster
Quick commerce is likely to expand faster than food delivery for both companies, though profitability trends are expected to diverge
- 5 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 1:24pm -
newOver 100 Japanese companies expand GCCs in India, shift focus to AI and engineering
Japanese firms are increasingly using their Indian centres to develop technology, strengthen global operations and build specialised capabilities beyond traditional outsourcing
- 5 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 1:18pm -
newCMRL bribery case: SC stays for a week probe against former Keralam CM Pinarayi Vijayan, others
SC stays probe into CMRL bribery case against former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and relatives for a week, as Kerala HC appeals process continues; ED-linked funds alleged through Exalogic Solutions.
- 5 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 1:18pm -
newHDFC Bank shares stock fall despite profit growth as street stays unimpressed
At current levels, HDFC Bank trades at a trailing P/E of 13.71 — a significant discount to its historical valuations — leaving analysts divided on whether the worst of the re-rating is behind the stock
- 5 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 1:14pm -
newDelta Electronics kicks off surveillance camera manufacturing at Krishnagiri plant
Initial manufacturing at the Krishnagiri plant focuses on VIVOTEK’s commercial series
- 5 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 1:03pm -
newGen Z drives nearly 40% rise in festive travel searches, Varanasi emerges as key choice: Report
Searches by Gen Z travellers also increased by almost 40%, highlighting the role of younger travellers in driving interest in domestic holiday destinations
- 5 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 1:00pm -
newThe LaLiT announces ₹600 crore expansion plan, targets 1,000 additional hotel rooms
The hospitality group plans to expand its portfolio across new destinations and existing properties, using internal accruals and management partnerships.
- 5 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 12:42pm -
newApple announces October 28 ‘Pro and tell’ event for touch-screen MacBook Pro
Apple will host an event in Los Angeles dubbed “Pro and tell,” teasing a MacBook Pro refresh. The company is also set to unveil a lower-end MacBook Pro with an M6 chip, a refreshed iMac and a revamped iPad mini with a sharper display
- 5 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 12:37pm -
newRubio’s India visit puts energy security in focus as crude costs rise amid global disruptions: Kotak Neo’s Banerjee
Banerjee says India’s crude sourcing strategy would remain driven by energy diplomacy and commercial considerations
- 6 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 12:30pm -
newRIL's stock climbs 2% as Jio Platforms IPO achieves full subscription in just 100 minutes
The scrip of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) jumped as much as 1.96 per cent to ₹1,225.60 apiece on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). In intraday trade, it gained 2.68 per cent to hit a high of ₹1,234.30 apiece.
- 6 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 12:25pm -
newNew AI shopping agents promise better bargains. But who pays price?
As AI shopping agents hunt for the best prices, the hidden cost could be workers’ wages and safety in global supply chains—unless ethics and transparency keep pace with technology.
- 6 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 12:12pm -
newIndian market at attractive valuations; Kotak Neo sees opportunity in large-cap stocks
Shrikant Chouhan identifies attractive valuations and sectoral opportunities for long-term investors, while warning that geopolitical developments could unsettle near-term markets.
- 6 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 12:08pm -
newGetty files for bankruptcy in process that will take it private
The company has moved forward to implement its previously disclosed financial restructuring
- 6 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 12:05pm -

NDTV Business

newReal Madrid Vs RB Leipzig Live Streaming: Likely Lineups; How To Watch Champions League Match?
Looking to catch Kylian Mbappe in action? Here's everything you need to know about the Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig match.
- 3 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 9:30pm -
newNot A One-Off: RBI MPC Minutes Point To A Rate-Hike Cycle As Inflation Heads To 6% Ceiling
"At some point, a larger pass-through of input costs to output prices may materialise. Under these circumstances, it is conceivable that a further increase in the policy rate might be needed," RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta said.
- 14 mins ago 21 Oct 26, 5:46pm -
newNTA Announces Exam Calendar: Check JEE Main 2027, UGC NET, CUET PG Dates
The examination calendar covers December 2026 to March 2027, with five exams listed in both December and January.
- 21 mins ago 21 Oct 26, 5:39pm -
newFADA Festive Sales: PV Registrations Sink 22% To 1.83 Lakh Units In Subdued Navratri, EV Retails Jump 27%
Passenger vehicle registrations fell nearly 22% during Navratri 2026, while overall vehicle registrations declined 6.52% year on year. Electric vehicle retail sales bucked the trend, rising 26.78%, according to provisional data from FADA.
- 31 mins ago 21 Oct 26, 5:29pm -
newAuto Retails Cross 10-Lakh Mark in Navratri Even As Car Sales Drop 13.7%
Passenger vehicle registrations stood at 1.72 lakh units, down from the year-ago period, while three-wheeler sales fell 1.65% to 43,057 units.
- 32 mins ago 21 Oct 26, 5:28pm -
newChatGPT Gets Locked Chats To Keep Private Conversations Away From Prying Eyes
Locked Chats are rolling out across ChatGPT plans, with PIN or biometric access on supported phones, separate memory settings and restrictions on which conversations can be locked.
- 35 mins ago 21 Oct 26, 5:25pm -
newThe Great Indian Kapil Show: Dhurandhar Stars Take Over Kapil’s Stage With Music, Comedy And Fun
Music meets comedy on The Great Indian Kapil Show as Dhurandhar stars take over the stage with a fun-filled musical showdown on October 24.
- 38 mins ago 21 Oct 26, 5:22pm -
newJio Platforms IPO Day 1 Highlights: Issue Gets Subscribed 3.01 Times; QIBs Lead Bidding
Jio Platforms' Rs 30,213-crore IPO opens today. Track subscription trends, investor demand, GMP, allotment details and listing updates here.
- 38 mins ago 21 Oct 26, 5:22pm -
newEktaa Kapoor Bids Emotional Farewell To Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2: "Some Goodbyes Are Hard"
Ektaa Kapoor shared special moments from both seasons of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi on Instagram.
- 39 mins ago 21 Oct 26, 5:21pm -
newDonald Trump Launches $25 Million Cash Reward Programme For Those Who Report Fraud
President Donald Trump has launched a $25 million whistleblower programme to encourage people to report suspected fraud involving government funds, with conservative YouTuber Nick Shirley becoming its first publicly announced as a recipient.
- 48 mins ago 21 Oct 26, 5:12pm -
newAmit Mishra Returns To Delhi Capitals; Joins Ganguly, Yuvraj In Revamped Coaching Setup
With Ganguly as head coach, Yuvraj as assistant and batting coach, and Mishra handling spin bowling, Delhi Capitals are reshaping their coaching team ahead of the new season.
- 52 mins ago 21 Oct 26, 5:08pm -
newRupee Logs Highest Close Since Sept 4: Jio IPO Among Three Factors Driving The Gains
Foreign inflows into the initial public offering of Jio, along with renewed optimism around the India-US trade deal, helped the rupee to strengthen its position.
- 59 mins ago 21 Oct 26, 5:01pm -
newWall Street To Open In Green? Nasdaq Futures Lead Gains As AI, Space Stocks Surge In Premarket Trade
US stock futures traded higher on Wednesday, led by Nasdaq, as upbeat results from SpaceX and Super Micro revived investor interest in AI stocks, while Netflix fell on a weak profit outlook.
- 1 hour ago 21 Oct 26, 4:59pm -
newSpaceX Shares Jump 10% In Premarket As Musk Hints At Tesla Tie-Up After Q3 Earnings Beat
Revenue from SpaceX's artificial intelligence business, now branded as Super Intelligence (SI), surged to $7.56 billion during the quarter.
- 1 hour ago 21 Oct 26, 4:59pm -
newHarmanpreet Kaur Breaks Down In Tears After Unbeaten 91 Against Zimbabwe - Watch
After struggling with the bat in the Women's T20 Asia Cup and the Asian Games, Harmanpreet delivered a timely return to form.
- 1 hour ago 21 Oct 26, 4:43pm -

newED Freezes Rs 200 Crore In SEBI-Flagged WhatsApp Pump-And-Dump Scheme Targeting Retail Investors
The ED searched 29 premises across six cities, investigating preferential share allotments, linked entities and WhatsApp groups accused of driving retail demand before alleged share sales.
- 1 hour ago 21 Oct 26, 4:43pm -
newHow A Kerala Startup Built Army Drones And Checkout Tech For Madison Square Garden
Kerala-based AXL Systems has grown from a three-person consulting venture into a 150-member technology company developing surveillance drones with the Indian Army and RFID-based checkout systems deployed at New York’s Madison Square Garden.
- 1 hour ago 21 Oct 26, 4:41pm -
newMost Dangerous Countries In 2026: These Nations Have The Highest Crime Rate
There are many countries in the world that do not have much control on the rising crime within, and local police fail to curb gangsters who instil fear among citizens. Wondering which these countries are? Take a look at the nations with the highest crime rate and you won't be surprised to know the only Asian country on the list.
- 1 hour ago 21 Oct 26, 4:40pm -
newBajaj Pulsar N250SS Launched At Rs 1.59 Lakh With Six-Speed Gearbox, Quickshifter
Bajaj Auto has launched the Pulsar N250SS in India, featuring a 249cc engine, six-speed gearbox, quickshifter, selectable riding modes and a 5-inch TFT display with Google Maps mirroring, alongside added safety features.
- 2 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 4:30pm -
newEternal Q2 Results: Net Profit Jumps 92% But Fails To Meet Estimates; Blinkit Leads Growth
Eternal's revenue nearly doubled in quick commerce, while the company announced plans to consolidate its going-out business under a single subsidiary and restructure its investment in Adonmo through a share swap with Mygate.
- 2 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 4:27pm -

IBN

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

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

Moneycontrol

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

Reuters India

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

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

Live Mint - Money

newRetirement planning: How much should you invest in stocks and mutual funds after 60? Here's what expert suggests
Retirement planning requires balancing equity exposure with income security. Freefincal's M. Pattabiraman suggests limiting equity to 30% for typical retirees while accounting for inflation, market volatility and long-term withdrawal needs.
- 45 mins ago 21 Oct 26, 5:15pm -
newLast date alert! Income tax audit deadline ends today: Who must file? What happens if you miss the due date?
Tax audit reports for AY 2026-27 are due October 21, 2026, while audited taxpayers’ income tax returns are due November 21. Here's all you need to know to ensure compliance.
- 2 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 4:10pm -
newMutual fund growth vs IDCW plans: Top 5 schemes’ returns compared, NAV differences — What investors should know
Growth and IDCW options handle mutual fund earnings differently, affecting payouts, units held, and NAV. Returns across three equity schemes show similarities, but NAV alone cannot determine which option performs better.
- 2 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 4:01pm -
newSenior Citizen Savings Scheme: Have ₹30 lakh to invest? Check your quarterly interest, tax and maturity benefits
The Senior Citizen Savings Scheme offers 8.2% annual interest, allowing retirees to earn ₹61,500 every quarter on a ₹30 lakh investment. Here's how the scheme works, including eligibility, tax implications, maturity benefits and withdrawal rules.
- 2 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 3:59pm -
newMulti-million dollar deals to clean dirty linen in public: How celebrities make massive fortunes with their memoirs
Publishers pay heavily for celebrity memoirs, which attract readers with intimate accounts of public figures’ lives. Nobody seems interested in reading about someone's ‘happy childhood’.
- 3 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 3:20pm -
newWedding Season 2026: Gold prices crashed over 5% in a month — Should you buy jewellery now or wait? Experts suggest
Gold prices in India have fallen nearly 5% in a month, offering potential relief to wedding shoppers. Should you buy jewellery now or wait for further price cuts? Experts explain the key factors to watch, buying strategies, and the outlook for gold prices before and after Diwali 2026.
- 3 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 3:01pm -
newWhat goes wrong? Why most entertainment, sports celeb brands fail, struggle to make profits - These might be key reasons
Celebrity brands can attract attention, but lasting success depends on product quality, fair pricing, repeat purchases and sound management.
- 4 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 2:20pm -
newBonding with bonds: high yields possible, but be mindful of the risks
Double-digit bond yields can be attractive, but investors should remember that higher returns come with higher credit and default risks.
- 4 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 2:13pm -
newGovernment securities tax rules: How are interest income and capital gains taxed for resident and foreign investors?
How are government securities taxed in India? From interest income and capital gains on G-Secs, SDLs, SGBs and T-bills to the tax exemption available to foreign portfolio investors, here's what resident and foreign investors need to know.
- 4 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 1:52pm -
newMutual funds got nearly 34% of Jio Platforms IPO anchor book allocation: Which schemes will own Jio shares? Expert views
Reliance Jio Platforms’ IPO saw 25 domestic mutual funds receive 34.34% of the anchor book allocation through 95 schemes. Here are the top 10 schemes that secured the highest allocations, how Jio’s listing could affect their returns, and what you should consider before making investment decisions.
- 5 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 12:44pm -
newDinner with strangers, ₹1,500 a ticket: the economics of India’s at-home social clubs
From supper clubs to themed game nights, home-hosted events are becoming a paid social space. Attendees seek meaningful connections, while hosts balance ticket prices, costs and profitability.
- 5 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 12:42pm -
newPlanning to go green? Do solar panels and EV chargers actually slash your utility bills and save you money? Decoded
Solar panels and home EV charging can deliver substantial savings but conditions apply.
- 6 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 11:49am -
newMade an error while paying income tax? How to request challan corrections, key deadlines and tax year changes
Made an error while paying income tax? Taxpayers can request online challan corrections for eligible details, including the tax year and tax payment category. Know the key deadlines, the step-by-step process, and how the Income-tax Act, 2025 changes the tax-year framework.
- 6 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 11:35am -
newGold, silver prices today, 21 October: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata
Gold and silver prices today, 21 October: Check the latest 24K and 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities. Also, track MCX gold and silver futures, key market movements, and factors influencing precious metal prices.
- 8 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 9:56am -
newSIFs vs mutual funds performance in 2026: Equity and hybrid scheme returns, risks compared — what investors need to know
SIFs offer long-short strategies that traditional mutual funds generally cannot. A study compares their downside protection, market recovery, and year-to-date returns, with equity long-short SIFs down 1.8% versus 6.9% for large-cap funds. Here's what investors need to know.
- 9 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 9:00am -

newFinance Ministry exempts interest on NDB's Maharaja Bonds from TDS: What changes for resident investors and FIIs?
The Ministry of Finance has exempted interest payments on the New Development Bank’s Maharaja INR Bonds from TDS for eligible resident investors and foreign institutional investors from the tax year 2026-27.
- 10 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 7:50am -
newSmall-cap mutual funds: Should you pick funds with high index overlap? What one-year returns show
Small-cap mutual funds with higher benchmark overlap did not necessarily deliver better returns. Value Research data shows one-year returns ranging from -0.1% to 29.1% across 10 schemes, highlighting why investors should look beyond portfolio overlap when choosing funds.
- 18 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 11:43pm -
newBought a ₹50 lakh LIC policy on ₹4.81 lakh income? Why ITAT rejected the woman’s claim and upheld the tax addition
A woman who declared ₹4.81 lakh income invested ₹50 lakh in an LIC policy, claiming the money came from her late husband’s HUF. ITAT rejected her explanation for lack of evidence and upheld the ₹50 lakh addition as unexplained investment.
- 19 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 10:59pm -
newCBDT notifies Form 173A for government securities: New tax exemption rules for eligible foreign investors
CBDT has notified Form 173A for eligible foreign institutional investors and the Bank for International Settlements claiming tax exemption on government securities. The form requires disclosures on holdings, interest income and capital gains.
- 20 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 10:08pm -
newIndian equities vs gold vs US stocks: Which asset class delivered the highest returns in 2026 so far?
Indian equities fell 6.81% in 2026 so far through September, while US stocks gained 12.75% and gold rose 11.56%, according to Edelweiss Mutual Fund research. Short-term bonds returned 3.57%, while silver and Chinese equities posted losses.
- 21 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 8:47pm -
newOne family brand, two heirs: how can you avoid trademark disputes?
A family trademark is not a separate legal category under India’s trade mark law. For business owners planning succession, the key is to clarify ownership and usage rights before disputes arise.
- 22 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 7:37pm -
newEmergency fund: Earn ₹1 lakh a month? Here’s how much you should save for 6, 9 or 12 months, experts explain
An emergency fund should cover six, nine or 12 months of essential expenses, depending on job security, family responsibilities and income stability. Home loan EMIs, insurance premiums and school fees should be factored into the savings target.
- 22 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 7:32pm -
newLand dispute lasted 23 years and ended in a ₹1.5 crore payout. Why did ITAT classify it as capital gains?
A ₹1.5 crore payout after a decades-long land dispute was held taxable as capital gains, not income from other sources, by Ahmedabad ITAT. The ruling clarifies the tax treatment of assigned property rights, but does not make the receipt tax-free.
- 24 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 6:22pm -
Form 141 TDS filing: What changes for property buyers, tenants and taxpayers under the new Income Tax Act
Form 141 replaces four TDS forms for property purchases, rent, contractor payments and crypto transfers from 1 April 2026. Here’s what property buyers, tenants and other taxpayers need to know about the new filing process and key compliance changes.
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DA hike 2026: Will government employees get a festive salary boost after Dussehra? October 21 holds the key
Will central government employees get a DA hike after Dussehra? The Centre's 21 October Cabinet meeting has raised hopes of a 3% increase, taking dearness allowance from 60% to 63%. Here is what employees and pensioners need to know.
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 4:11pm -
LIC Insurance Certificate of Existence: What is it, why is it needed and how can pensioners submit it in 5 simple steps?
LIC Certificate of Existence: Find out what this life certificate is, why it matters for annuity payments, how eligible LIC annuitants can submit it in five steps, what details it contains and how to check the next due date.
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 3:12pm -
Financial assistance: Maharashtra farmers to receive ₹5,000 ‘Diwali bonus’ as relief measure amid drought—All we know
Amid drought situation in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the state government will provide advance financial assistance of ₹5,000 directly to affected farmers by Diwali.
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 3:06pm -
Why flight ticket prices are soaring and what exactly you are paying for | Explained
Higher fuel costs have increased airlines' operational expenses and are eventually being passed on to consumers.
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 2:55pm -
Rationale or aspirational? What drives car buying? Why Gen Z is moving towards higher-value purchases, big EMI and loans
India’s auto loans are growing as vehicle prices rise and consumers seek higher-value models. From H1FY19 to H1FY26, average car loans increased 49% to ₹8.2 lakh, as younger buyers enter the wider mobility credit market.
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Home loan of ₹30 lakh, ₹50 lakh or ₹1 crore: Higher EMI or longer tenure—Here's what works better. Calculation explained
After the RBI raised repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50%, several banks hiked lending benchmarks, making home loans more expensive. Borrowers can raise EMIs or extend repayment periods, we illustrate how both compare for ₹30 lakh, ₹50 lakh, ₹80 lakh or ₹1 crore home loans…
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 2:13pm -
Top 5 money lessons, financial learnings from international bestseller The Latte Factor by David Bach-John David Mann
The Latte Factor argues that building wealth may depend less on earning more than on changing spending habits. The book recommends saving first, automating contributions, tracking small expenses, and linking savings to meaningful goals.
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 1:56pm -
Snowy Alps, lakeside Airbnbs and road trips: an 8-day Swiss holiday for ₹1.5 lakh per person
A family of five from Noida spent ₹7.84 lakh on a winter holiday in Switzerland. Affordable flights, countryside Airbnbs, a rental car and home-cooked meals helped keep costs in check.
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 1:52pm -
You earn up to ₹25,000? EPFO urges employees to enrol in EPF through employers to secure social security benefits
EPFO has urged employees earning up to ₹25,000 a month to check their eligibility for Employees’ Provident Fund enrolment through employers. Know the potential EPF savings, pension and life insurance benefits, revised wage ceiling and steps workers should take.
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 1:48pm -
A marriage made in heaven: how the humble QR code met the small merchant
UPI transformed merchant payments from a cash-and-change routine into a low-cost digital habit. As India reconsiders MDR, the challenge is to fund future innovation and cyber resilience without undermining adoption.
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 12:41pm -
Changed jobs? What happens to your Corporate NPS account, accumulated corpus and future contributions? Details explained
Changing jobs doesn’t mean closing your NPS account. Your PRAN stays with you, your corpus remains invested, and contributions can continue through your new employer’s Corporate NPS or, if there isn’t one, under the All Citizen Model.
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Live Mint - Companies

newPremji Invest, Norwest and Lok Capital back Vegafin’s majority stake in Bizloan with up to ₹1,000 crore in commitment
The capital will fund Vegafin's acquisition of a majority stake in Gurugram-based Bizloan and fuel the scale-up of its own AI-led, hybrid MSME lending platform.
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newTCS, Wipro turn to mid-market clients as AI erodes demand from large customers
TCS and Wipro join Accenture, Cognizant and HCLTech in sharpening their focus on mid-market clients. While Accenture, Cognizant and HCLTech have set up dedicated business units to target this segment, TCS and Wipro have so far only announced plans to step up their focus on such customers.
- 2 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 4:29pm -
newEssar Ports wins ₹2,276 crore Tuna Tekra terminal project in Gujarat
The project will be developed under a 30-year build-operate-transfer (BOT) concession through the public-private partnership (PPP) route
- 3 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 3:08pm -
newHow Bajaj Consumer Care is defying an FMCG slowdown
Low-entry price points, a revamped direct distribution setup, and portfolio diversification are driving over 25% revenue growth for the hair oil maker even as sector peers grapple with muted volumes.
- 4 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 2:21pm -
newWho is KC Jhanwar? UltraTech Cement Managing Director appointed as non-executive Vice Chairman from January
UltraTech Cement Managing Director Kailash Chandra Jhanwar will become non-executive vice chairman on January 1, 2027, succeeding KK Maheshwari, who will step down. Jhanwar joined the Aditya Birla Group in 1981 as a Management Trainee in its cement business.
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newIndian Oil announces Subrat Kar's departure after 38 years: Here's a look at his career, achievements and more
Indian Oil announced Subrat Kar’s departure after 38 years. Its Executive Director (Planning and Economic Studies) held leadership roles in retail sales, international business and strategy, including heading IOC Middle East.
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newMicron reaches deal with Taiwan union amid bonus dispute; October 22 strike still looms
Micron reaches a labour agreement with its Taichung union in Taiwan as a separate Taoyuan union prepares for an October 22 strike over bonuses.
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newScotch imports by Pernod Ricard, Diageo under tax probe - How is it linked to India-UK trade deal? All you need to know
India is investigating Pernod Ricard and Diageo over the classification of bulk Scotch imports for reduced tariffs under the India-UK trade deal. The companies also face scrutiny over alleged use of prohibited flavouring in some alcoholic drinks. Both say they are cooperating with authorities.
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newThe LaLiT earmarks ₹600 crore for hotel expansion, to add 1,000 rooms in five years
Bhart Hotels Limited will split its upcoming 1,000-room inventory between owned properties and management contracts as it steps up expansion
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newAnthropic lost over $80 billion in first half of 2026, on track to spend $750 billion for computing capacity: Report
Anthropic reported a first-half net loss exceeding $80 billion, largely due to accounting charges, while revenue surged to $16.3 billion. The company also projected massive future spending on computing capacity, underscoring the high costs of the AI race.
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newL&T constitutes special boards to maintain growth momentum despite its rising scale
The company has set up five divisional boards to provide strategic advice to its numerous business divisions.
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newWho is Rahul Agarwal? Indian-origin inventor who secured a ₹3.3 crore deal on Shark Tank USA for reimagined spoons
Indian-origin inventor Rahul Agarwal secured a $350,000 deal from Lori Greiner and Mindy Kaling on Shark Tank USA for Polygons, his origami-inspired measuring spoons. The magnetic tools fold flat for storage and replace six conventional spoons with two, offering three measurements in a compact set.
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newBoeing 737 Max 10 wins FAA approval after years of delays, challenging Airbus A321neo
Boeing Co. won US regulator approval for its 737 Max 10 jet, capping off a lengthy certification saga for the planemaker’s family of narrowbody aircraft that was disrupted by two fatal crashes and a series of quality lapses.
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new‘A good idea’: Elon Musk says special committees will discuss Tesla and SpaceX merger while he sits out
Tesla and SpaceX have formed independent special committees to consider a potential merger that could create a company valued at about $3.5 trillion. Elon Musk says he will not participate in committee discussions, and stressed that no deal has been agreed and a merger may never happen.
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newIveco's minority shareholders emerge as key hurdle to Tata’s takeover bid
Tata Motors must secure silent shareholders vote to complete €3.9 billion Iveco acquisition.
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newBuoyed by blockbuster IPO, ESDS bets on AI chip rentals for $5 billion revenue scope in 5 years
In an interview with Mint, CMD Piyush Somani laid out an ambitious AI chip rental strategy to drive growth. But compounding revenue 2.5 times every year remains a rare feat, even in tech.
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newMatch Group eyes India growth even as dating-app scams raise safety concerns
The Tinder owner says scams and fake accounts are among its most prominent user complaints, but does not disclose India-specific safety spending, scam reports or revenue
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newAmmonium nitrate to PETN: CCPA cracks down on 7 online platforms over explosive listings; 3,940 sellers delisted
The platforms named by the authority are IndiaMART, TradeIndia, Dial4Trade, Justdial, Sigma-Aldrich India, ExportersIndia and Ibuychemikals.
- 16 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 1:54am -
newClosed College Campus in Boston Suburb to Sell for $21 Million
A Boston suburb’s housing authority is planning to buy the campus of Eastern Nazarene College, which closed last year, for $21 million.
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newCiti Mexico sees new opportunities with banks after Banamex split
CITI-MEXICO/:Citi Mexico sees new opportunities with banks after Banamex split
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newInstacart settles federal claims of discrimination against US-born job seekers
Instacart settles federal claims of discrimination against US-born job seekers
- 18 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 12:04am -
newWho is Sharad Mathur? Meet IndusInd General Insurance's new MD and CEO tasked with driving growth and transformation
Sharad Mathur has been appointed Managing Director and CEO of IndusInd General Insurance Company Ltd. Mathur has held senior leadership positions at Universal Sompo General Insurance, SBI General Insurance and ICICI Lombard.
- 18 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 12:00am -
newWho is Joel Kaplan? Meta's Chief Global Affairs Officer to leave in 2027 after nearly 16 years at the company
Meta says Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan will leave in 2027, after the US midterm elections. A longtime Republican adviser, Kaplan joined the company in 2011 and took charge of global policy shortly before Donald Trump began his second presidential term.
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newAmazon plans to recruit over 300,000 workers for holiday season, up 20% from 2025; check wages for seasonal workers
Amazon plans to hire more than 300,000 workers for the holiday season, a 20% increase from last year. The company will offer temporary staff an average wage of $20 per hour and medical benefits for some who continue working in January, even as overall retail hiring is expected to decline.
- 18 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 11:38pm -
newWho is Harish Bhat? Why the Tata veteran resigned from Trent's board and what he told Noel Tata
Harish Bhat submitted his resignation to Chairman Noel Tata recently. He stepped down from the Board of Directors of Trent Ltd as per the documents.
- 22 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 8:20pm -
newAkash Ambani: from building Jio to selling its story
As Jio prepares for India's biggest IPO, chairman Akash Ambani must convince investors that he can do more than carry forward his father’s legacy—that he can turn Jio’s extraordinary scale into enduring value for millions of shareholders.
- 23 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 7:26pm -
newSchaeffler India CEO Harsha Gopal Kadam taken into custody over factory accident that killed 2 workers
Kadam was taken into custody late Monday by the Talegaon MIDC Police Station for investigation into the incident at the company's factory premises in Talegaon, Pune, on June 9, 2026, the company said.
- 23 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 7:21pm -
newWho is Eric Schmidt? Meet ex-Google CEO whose 1% Anthropic stake could push his fortune close to $80 billion
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt reportedly owns about 1% of Anthropic after investing tens of millions of dollars in its 2021 Series A. Based on a possible Anthropic valuation of $2 trillion, his stake could add roughly one-third to his net worth, taking it close to $80 billion.
- 23 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 6:33pm -
newQualcomm layoffs: Chipmaker to cut jobs globally from November after performance reviews
Qualcomm will cut jobs globally after annual performance reviews, with notifications starting in November, CEO Cristiano Amon told employees in a memo reviewed by Reuters. The company has not disclosed the number of roles affected as it shifts focus towards AI data centres.
- 24 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 6:22pm -
Who is Priya S Kapur? How she honoured late husband Sunjay with bronze sculpture at Sona Comstar | Video
Priya S Kapur unveiled a bronze sculpture at Sona Comstar in tribute to her late husband, industrialist Sunjay Kapur. She remembered his vision and courage in transforming the company from a single-product business into a technology-driven enterprise.
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 5:19pm -
Flipkart to challenge Zomato and Swiggy with ‘Eat-in by Minutes’: Launch date, features explained
Flipkart is testing its food-delivery service, Eat-in by Minutes, with around 8,000 employees in Bengaluru ahead of a public launch expected by the end of October 2026.
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 3:43pm -
Meet Akash Ramdas and Advaith Sridhar: AI startup founders who raised $9 million to discover new semiconductor materials
The San Francisco-based start-up is the latest, planning to use swarms of AI agents to accelerate the discovery of semiconductor materials that could help address the “major heat problem” for AI chips.
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 3:13pm -
Former Swiggy CTO’s trading app Sahi eyes up to $50 mn at $500 mn valuation
Founder Dale Vaz is betting on single-screen trading technology and discounted ₹10 F&O pricing to build Sahi into a serious contender against incumbent discount brokers such as Groww and Zerodha.
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 3:07pm -
Italian penmaker Montegrappa launches limited-edition Miura-inspired pen priced at nearly ₹8.79 lakh: Check features
Lamborghini and Montegrappa have unveiled a limited-edition pen marking the Miura’s 60th anniversary. Available in fountain pen and rollerball versions, it features a retractable rock-crystal headlight and comes in three colours. Deliveries are expected to begin in mid-November.
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 2:09pm -
Elon Musk’s $10.5 bn SpaceX giveaway, Anthropic’s 5% share fund: How will gifts work? Who pays tax? Scenarios explained
Elon Musk plans to give every US child a SpaceX share, worth $10.5bn. Anthropic is setting aside 5% for a public fund. Here is how tax could work.
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 1:23pm -

Google: India Business News

newGold inches down amid higher oil prices; Fed rate outlook in focus - Investing.com
Gold inches down amid higher oil prices; Fed rate outlook in focus Investing.comSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 2 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 4:12pm -
newQ2 Results Live Updates: Eternal Net Profit Surges 92%, Revenue Climbs 78% - NDTV Profit
Q2 Results Live Updates: Eternal Net Profit Surges 92%, Revenue Climbs 78% NDTV ProfitIndia's Eternal quarterly profit nearly doubles but misses estimates as costs rise ReutersEternal Q2 Results: Profit soars 92% YoY to Rs 125 crore; revenue zooms 78% The Economic TimesEternal Q2 results: Net profit likely to surge multifold driven by Blinkit business growth UpstoxEternal’s ad and sales promotion expenses rise 41% to ₹1,138 crore in Q2 FY27 Exchange4Media
- 2 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 4:10pm -
newStock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Sensex Closes 143 Points Lower, Oil Prices Rise Again - NDTV
Stock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Sensex Closes 143 Points Lower, Oil Prices Rise Again NDTVMarkets extend losses for second day amid sell-off in banking, financial stocks Telegraph IndiaMarket's early rally fizzles out as banking, financial stocks weigh on benchmarks The HinduIndia shares lower at close of trade; Nifty 50 down 0.34% Investing.com IndiaClosing Bell: Nifty below 22,850, Sensex down 143 pts; IT stocks shine Moneycontrol.com
- 3 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 3:15pm -
newGoldman Sachs Warns of New Oil Price Shock as Tanker Rates Soar - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
Goldman Sachs Warns of New Oil Price Shock as Tanker Rates Soar Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comCommodity Prices: Brent crude could hit $140 in early 2027 if Gulf supply disruptions persist: Goldman Sachs The Times of IndiaGoldman Sachs sees crude freight rates surge to $20 per barrel Investing.com IndiaMiddle East war drives global oil shipping costs up sevenfold AzerNewsGoldman says high freight costs pose upside risk to its Brent forecast marketscreener.com
- 3 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 3:00pm -
newHyundai Sales Breakup Sep 2026 - Creta, Venue, Exter, Aura, i20, i10, Verna, Alcazar - RushLane
Hyundai Sales Breakup Sep 2026 - Creta, Venue, Exter, Aura, i20, i10, Verna, Alcazar RushLane
- 3 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 2:59pm -
newIndia's HDFC Bank probe finds executives leaked confidential information, Bloomberg News reports - Reuters
India's HDFC Bank probe finds executives leaked confidential information, Bloomberg News reports ReutersHDFC Bank governance woes grow: Probe finds 2 executives leaked confidential information The Indian ExpressHDFC Bank executives under heat for leaking market-sensitive info amid Anup Bagchi takeover THE WEEKHDFC Bank says internal review underway over alleged info leak www.thehawk.in2 senior HDFC officials leaked confidential data, bank's internal probe shows Hindustan Times
- 3 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 2:42pm -
newIndia’s Best Mileage SUV On-Road Prices In Top 7 Cities - MotorOctane
India’s Best Mileage SUV On-Road Prices In Top 7 Cities MotorOctaneRenault Duster Strong Hybrid launched at Rs. 16.99 lakh Team-BHPRenault introduces hybrid Duster SUV at ₹16.99 lakh The HinduRenault Duster hybrid vs diesel-AT rivals: Claimed mileage, specs compared Autocar IndiaNew Renault Duster Hybrid Vs 1.3-litre Turbo-petrol Running Costs Compared: How Much More Affordable Is The Hybrid To Use? CarDekho
- 4 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 2:17pm -
newTop 10 Motorcycles September 2026 India – Splendor, Shine, Pulsar, Apache - BikeAdvice
Top 10 Motorcycles September 2026 India – Splendor, Shine, Pulsar, Apache BikeAdviceIndian 2 Wheeler Sales Figures – September 2026 AutopunditzTop 10 Motorcycles Sep 2026 - Splendor, Shine, Pulsar, Deluxe, Apache, Classic 350, Unicorn RushLaneTop 10 2Ws Sep 2026 - Splendor, Activa, Shine, Jupiter, Pulsar, Classic Gaadiwaadi.comTop 10 Two-Wheelers September 2026 India – Splendor, Activa, Jupiter, Pulsar BikeAdvice
- 4 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 1:46pm -
newL&T to build govt buildings in Delhi, AP under ‘large’ order between Rs 2,500-5,000 crores - The Economic Times
L&T to build govt buildings in Delhi, AP under ‘large’ order between Rs 2,500-5,000 crores The Economic TimesL&T Wins Orders (*Large) in New Delhi and Andhra Pradesh Larsen & ToubroL&T secures ₹2,500-5,000 crore orders for Delhi, Amaravati building projects ET InfraIndia’s Larsen & Toubro wins EPC orders worth over $1 billion EvertiqL&T Wins Large Contract Valued Between ₹2,500 Crore And ₹5,000 Crore Sahi
- 4 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 1:40pm -
new2026 Hyundai Bayon Safety Features Revealed, Enough For A 5-star Safety Rating? - CarDekho
2026 Hyundai Bayon Safety Features Revealed, Enough For A 5-star Safety Rating? CarDekhoHyundai Bayon Colour Options Revealed Ahead of Launch CarWaleHyundai Bayon Rear Seat, Panoramic Sunroof Revealed In New Image carandbikeHyundai Bayon 10 Colours, Safety Features Revealed - 23 ADAS Functions, 35 Standard RushLaneHyundai Bayon starts arriving at dealership yards ahead of launch HT Auto
- 4 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 1:37pm -
new'India looks cheaper, but it is still expensive': Bernstein cuts Nifty target for Dec 2026 to 25,000 - Moneycontrol.com
'India looks cheaper, but it is still expensive': Bernstein cuts Nifty target for Dec 2026 to 25,000 Moneycontrol.comSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 5 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 1:21pm -
newYes Bank shares slump nearly 4% as Nomura cuts target price to Rs 18 after AT1 bond verdict - Moneycontrol.com
Yes Bank shares slump nearly 4% as Nomura cuts target price to Rs 18 after AT1 bond verdict Moneycontrol.comSC AT1 ruling to cut Yes Bank CET1 to 11.4%: Moody's | Tap to know more | Inshorts InshortsYES Bank shares: 57 lakh investors hit as AT-1 verdict raises RoA doubts; target prices Business TodaySC verdict on AT1 bonds to impact Yes Bank's profitability by Rs 6,300 crore, weaken capital ratio: JM Financial TradingViewYES Bank: Good news for lender post AT1 bonds write-off shock …
- 5 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 1:19pm -
newState Bank of India Confirms Data Leak After 3,897 Customer Records Found on Dark Web - The Hacker News
State Bank of India Confirms Data Leak After 3,897 Customer Records Found on Dark Web The Hacker NewsData breach: SBI admits exposure of its customer data on the Dark Web The HinduCustomer records exposed to dark web? SBI initiates probe RediffSBI data leak. 3.75 lakh records out. How worried should you be? The Times of IndiaSBI says 3,897 customer records exposed on dark web bfsi.economictimes.indiatimes.com
- 5 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 1:14pm -
newExplained - Why a global parent update caused ABB India shares to fall 6% on Wednesday - CNBC TV18
Explained - Why a global parent update caused ABB India shares to fall 6% on Wednesday CNBC TV18ABB India Ltd Hits Intraday Low Amid Price Pressure on 21 Oct 2026 MarketsMojoABB India Shares Surge 10% on Strong Global Results and Rising Order Book - Tax Rate Impact https://www.dars.gov.et/
- 5 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 12:39pm -
newNew Maruti Victoris Spied Testing - E85 Flex Fuel Or Bio Gas? - RushLane
New Maruti Victoris Spied Testing - E85 Flex Fuel Or Bio Gas? RushLane
- 5 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 12:36pm -

newBajaj Pulsar N250SS Launched at Rs 1.59 Lakh; Gets Multiple Updates - BikeWale
Bajaj Pulsar N250SS Launched at Rs 1.59 Lakh; Gets Multiple Updates BikeWaleBajaj Pulsar N250SS launched at Rs 1.59 lakh Autocar IndiaBajaj Pulsar N250SS launched at ₹1.59 lakh with 4V engine, TFT display and ride modes HT AutoBREAKING: All-New Bajaj Pulsar N250SS Launched; Gets More Powerful & New Features ZigWheels.comBajaj Pulsar N250SS gets new 5-inch TFT display with Google Maps mirroring, Type-C charging and more Moneycontrol.com
- 5 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 12:33pm -
newYES Bank share price targets: Goldman Sachs, Citi among 10 brokers with 'Sell' calls; what Nomura, others say - India IPO
YES Bank share price targets: Goldman Sachs, Citi among 10 brokers with 'Sell' calls; what Nomura, others say India IPOSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 6 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 12:01pm -
newKia Sales Analysis Sep 2026 - Seltos, Sonet, Carens, Syros, Sorento, Carnival - Gaadiwaadi.com

- 6 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 12:00pm -
newNew Toyota Fortuner Debut On 1st Dec - India Launch 2027 - RushLane
New Toyota Fortuner Debut On 1st Dec - India Launch 2027 RushLaneToyota Fortuner Facelift To Make Global Debut On December 1 NDTVThis Is How The Next-gen 2027 Toyota Fortuner Will Look Like! CarDekhoToyota Fortuner next-gen launch confirmed for December 1, check expected features, India launch date The Economic Times2027 Toyota Fortuner spied again in Thailand CarExpert
- 6 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 11:56am -
newMicron, Taiwan union sign deal, withdraw from mediation - Reuters
Micron, Taiwan union sign deal, withdraw from mediation ReutersMicron union in Taiwan to launch one-day strike as bonus dispute escalates electronics.economictimes.indiatimes.comMicron workers in Taiwan will strike Thursday over profit-sharing dispute QuartzMicron Stock Faces Unexpected Threat Amid Memory Boom TradingViewMicron reaches deal with Taiwan union to introduce quarterly profit bonuses in FY27 digitimes
- 6 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 11:53am -
newEight web security keys of eMudhra firm used by Govt. and PSUs leaked - The Hindu
Eight web security keys of eMudhra firm used by Govt. and PSUs leaked The Hindu8 eMudhra certificates are compromised. Here's what you need to know Cloudflare BlogThe Internet goes on high alert after discovery of 8 compromised TLS certs Ars TechnicaIndian certification authority eMudhra’s private keys compromised – one of them was the number ‘4’ The RegisterWhat is eMudhra and why is internet having a meltdown over this Indian company right now? India Today
- 6 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 11:32am -
newOil Prices Climb Above $110 as Middle East Supply Fears Persist - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
Oil Prices Climb Above $110 as Middle East Supply Fears Persist Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comOil prices jump $2 as Iran knocks hopes of diplomatic progress ReutersOil prices today: Brent crude tops $110 as Middle East tensions threaten shipments The Times of IndiaFX Daily: Dollar shows fresh vulnerability to oil price drops ing thinkOil Rises As Hormuz Shipping Attacks Fuel Supply Fears WSJ
- 7 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 10:41am -
newNatural Gas Price Forecast: Rising Channel Faces a Critical Test - FXEmpire
Natural Gas Price Forecast: Rising Channel Faces a Critical Test FXEmpireNatural gas Hits 4-week Low TradingViewNatural Gas teeters at $3.00 support: Live levels Investing.comUS Natural Gas Inches Up on Colder Weather, Higher Flows to LNG Bloomberg.comFreedom: upside potential in gas producers’ shares has diminished Freedom Broker
- 8 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 9:59am -
newQualcomm layoffs to hit employees worldwide; CEO Cristiano Amon says in memo: Job cuts are to address sit - The Times of India
Qualcomm layoffs to hit employees worldwide; CEO Cristiano Amon says in memo: Job cuts are to address sit The Times of IndiaEXCLUSIVE: Qualcomm to cut jobs worldwide in performance-focused layoffs, internal memo shows ReutersQualcomm layoffs 2026: Job cuts to begin in November, number of roles unclear People Matters - HR NewsQualcomm will start firing employees after Nov performance review | Tap to know more | Inshorts InshortsQualcomm lays out layoffs after annual reviews, citing em…
- 9 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 9:04am -
newHyundai's Mass-Market Compact Electric SUV Arriving Soon - Key Details - Gaadiwaadi.com
Hyundai's Mass-Market Compact Electric SUV Arriving Soon - Key Details Gaadiwaadi.comHyundai compact EV to debut in Q1 2027 Autocar India2 New Affordable Electric Cars Confirmed For Launch In December 2026 CartoqHyundai’s Answer To Tata Nexon Launch Confirmed MotorOctaneHyundai Compact EV India Debut Expected in Q1 2027, Will Get Two Battery Options Auto India Daily
- 9 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 8:46am -
newRupee climbs to six-week high as Jio IPO-linked inflows bolster recovery - Reuters
Rupee climbs to six-week high as Jio IPO-linked inflows bolster recovery ReutersRupee closes at six-week high of 94.43 driven by Jio IPO, RBI intervention The HinduRupee jumps to 94.50 against US dollar, hits six-week high The Times of IndiaRBI Measures Strengthen Rupee: Short-Term Relief Or Long-Term Bet? NDTVRupee Near Six-Week Highs As RBI’s Actions And Forex Curbs Offer Support Investing.com India
- 9 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 8:37am -
newIndian share benchmarks rise, led by IT stocks, Reliance with Jio IPO in focus - Reuters
Indian share benchmarks rise, led by IT stocks, Reliance with Jio IPO in focus ReutersJio Platforms' IPO fully subscribed in 100 minutes of opening, marks fastest-ever subscribed offer The HinduJio IPO attracts highest-ever bid value among mega issues at Rs 90,500 crore on Day 1 Moneycontrol.com$3.2-billion Jio IPO, first from Reliance in two decades, attracts rapid bids in record sale Telegraph IndiaBlackRock, GIC, Fidelity: Who are the global investment giants betting on Jio’s Rs…
- 10 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 8:05am -
newStocks to watch, Oct 21: PC Jeweller, RIL, Bajaj Finance, Schaeffler India, oil-sensitives, IHCL, SRF, HZL - Upstox
Stocks to watch, Oct 21: PC Jeweller, RIL, Bajaj Finance, Schaeffler India, oil-sensitives, IHCL, SRF, HZL UpstoxStocks in news: Reliance Industries, Eternal, IREDA, Yes Bank, Trent and Hindustan Zinc The Economic TimesStocks to Watch Today: L&T Technology, Bajaj Finance, HD Fire Protect, Piramal Finance, Hindustan... Moneycontrol.comStocks to watch out for today, October 21: Infosys, Ceigall, Dhampur Bio, JSW Dulux, Venus Pipes, Transrail, Orchid Pharma among 15 stocks in focus Busi…
- 10 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 7:55am -
newStocks eke out modest gains thanks to earnings cheer - Reuters
Stocks eke out modest gains thanks to earnings cheer ReutersFrench 10-year bond yields hit 5%, highest since 2002 ReutersFrance’s borrowing costs hit 5% for first time since 2002 Financial TimesA ‘Doom Loop’ Threatens France as Populism Confronts Markets The New York TimesFrance’s fiscal crisis is nearing its breaking point ThePrint
- 10 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 7:40am -
newCritical PHP Security Release Coming Tomorrow (October 21) - Laravel News
Critical PHP Security Release Coming Tomorrow (October 21) Laravel NewsCyber agency warns websites may go dark as PHP prepares critical fix ReutersCyber chiefs tell websites to make critical safety update or go offline BBCCritical security issue affecting PHP National Cyber Security CentreCritical vulnerabilities in PHP | Stay tuned for php2shell mitigation and patches Aikido Security
- 11 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 7:30am -
newFirst Tick: Top global cues to watch in today's trade - Moneycontrol.com
First Tick: Top global cues to watch in today's trade Moneycontrol.comSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 11 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 7:20am -
newTrading Plan: Can Nifty 50 reclaim 23,000, Bank Nifty rebound towards 56,000 amid consolidation? - Moneycontrol.com
Trading Plan: Can Nifty 50 reclaim 23,000, Bank Nifty rebound towards 56,000 amid consolidation? Moneycontrol.comNifty needs to reclaim 23,000 level to maintain bullish momentum, says analyst - Check key trading levels Moneycontrol.comAnil Singhvi Nifty50 Strategy: Strong support zone at 22,525-22,625—Important market levels to track Zee BusinessF&O Talk: Nifty’s break above 23,450 could push index to 23,650; Sudeep Shah picks Tech Mahindra, TCS stra The Economic TimesNifty 50 ex…
- 11 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 7:18am -
newTop stocks to buy: Experts bet on SBI, Bank of Baroda, Meesho, CG Power, and 2 others - Target price, stop-loss - Livemint
Top stocks to buy: Experts bet on SBI, Bank of Baroda, Meesho, CG Power, and 2 others - Target price, stop-loss LivemintTop Nifty50 stocks analysts suggest buying in this volatile week The Economic TimesIndian Equities Stay Volatile; SKF India, Aegis Vopak Terminals Flagged as Technical Picks - Revenue Surprise History https://www.dars.gov.et/Short Term Stocks to Buy: Axis Bank, VBL, Kajaria, EPL, Sudarshan UnivestTop stocks to buy for short term: Just Dial, BSE, Orient Hotels - Targ…
- 11 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 7:00am -
newNetflix Promises To ‘Do Better’ - Gizmodo
Netflix Promises To ‘Do Better’ GizmodoNetflix faces mounting challenges in keeping users engaged The HinduNetflix posts third-quarter earnings beat, but shares fall on advertising and revenue guidance CNBCNetflix co-CEO Sarandos says 'we could do better' after weak forecast ReutersNetflix Revenue Growth Slows as It Overhauls Programming Units WSJ
- 11 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 6:55am -
newHalf of India's coal plants run critically low on fuel as power demand surges - Reuters
Half of India's coal plants run critically low on fuel as power demand surges ReutersIs India running out of power? Over half of coal plants face critically low fuel stocks as demand surges The Times of IndiaIndia's Coal Crisis Deepens as Power Demand Surges Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comIndia Shelves Import Plan to Tackle Diminished Coal Stockpiles Bloomberg.comIn India, 96 coal-fired power plants have coal reserves for only three days — OilPrice UA.NEWS
- 11 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 6:55am -
newBajaj Finance share price falls after margin warning in earnings call; Bullish analysts see 33% upside - CNBC TV18
Bajaj Finance share price falls after margin warning in earnings call; Bullish analysts see 33% upside CNBC TV18Bajaj Finance shares fall 3% after Q2 results. What Jefferies, Nomura, other brokerages now expect? The Economic TimesBajaj Finance shares fall 3% despite 29% profit growth; why are brokerages cutting targets? Zee BusinessBuy Bajaj Finance; target of Rs 1150: Prabhudas Lilladher Moneycontrol.comBajaj Finance vs IREDA vs Reliance's Jio Financial: Top financial stock to buy a…
- 12 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 6:22am -
newHow to invest Rs 10 lakh amid market uncertainty: Experts weigh in - The Economic Times
How to invest Rs 10 lakh amid market uncertainty: Experts weigh in The Economic TimesMid and small-cap stocks at 20-year high premium to large caps: Why investors may need to shift fresh mone The Economic TimesSeeking opportunities amidst adversity The New Indian ExpressEveryone is Talking About This Viral Smallcap Report. But What About the Risks? EquitymasterEquity mutual funds: How to invest amid market volatility CNBC TV18
- 12 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 5:57am -
newElon Musk says SpaceX-Tesla merger is a 'good idea', special committees formed for talks - The Times of India
Elon Musk says SpaceX-Tesla merger is a 'good idea', special committees formed for talks The Times of IndiaTesla and SpaceX: Why does Elon Musk want to merge the companies? BBCTesla and SpaceX boards formed special committees to review a potential merger QuartzElon Musk says SpaceX and Tesla exploring largest merger in history Al JazeeraMusk says Tesla and SpaceX formed special committees to discuss merger: Live updates CNBC
- 13 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 5:04am -
newTata's owners deserve to prevail in power struggle - Breakingviews
Tata's owners deserve to prevail in power struggle BreakingviewsSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 15 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 3:30am -
newAnthropic Recorded Net Loss Of Over $80 Billion In 1st Half Of 2026: Report - NDTV
Anthropic Recorded Net Loss Of Over $80 Billion In 1st Half Of 2026: Report NDTVAnthropic logged net loss of over $80 billion in first half of 2026 ReutersExclusive | Anthropic S-1 Shows Red-Hot Growth, Risks and Massive Computing Costs WSJAnthropic’s cloud partnerships are getting messy TechCrunchAnthropic posts $80bn loss in first half of 2026: WSJ Al Jazeera
- 16 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 1:33am -
newTrade Spotlight: How should you trade ACME Solar Holdings, Blue Star, Oriental Hotels, PVR Inox, South... - Moneycontrol.com
Trade Spotlight: How should you trade ACME Solar Holdings, Blue Star, Oriental Hotels, PVR Inox, South... Moneycontrol.com
- 17 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 12:43am -
newDiplomatic visits attempt to hold off all-out US-Iran war - The New Arab
Diplomatic visits attempt to hold off all-out US-Iran war The New ArabSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 20 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 10:10pm -
newSchaeffler India CEO taken into police custody over two worker deaths at Pune factory - BusinessLine
Schaeffler India CEO taken into police custody over two worker deaths at Pune factory BusinessLineSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 20 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 9:51pm -
newTrade Setup For Oct 21: Nifty Breaking Below 22,800 Support Can Trigger Another Bear Attack, Analysts Warn - NDTV Profit
Trade Setup For Oct 21: Nifty Breaking Below 22,800 Support Can Trigger Another Bear Attack, Analysts Warn NDTV ProfitStock recommendations for 21 October from MarketSmith India TradingViewTrade Setup for October 21: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell Moneycontrol.comDay Trading Guide for October 21, 2026: Intraday supports, resistances for Nifty50 stocks BusinessLineStock Market Today: All You Need To Know Before Going Into Trade On October 21 NDTV Profit
- 20 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 9:38pm -
newGold rebounds as Oil reverses sharply on positive US-Iran headlines - FXStreet
Gold rebounds as Oil reverses sharply on positive US-Iran headlines FXStreetGold Steadies as Conflicting Iran Signals Cloud Path for Rates Bloomberg.comSafe haven gold: what are investors and central banks seeking protection from? World FinanceFrom 1980 to 2026: how gold behaved after its two major historical peaks CapmadPetrogold: How Gold Became a Sanctions Shield, and Where It Fails Geopolitical Monitor
- 21 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 8:44pm -
new'Disregards consensus between Xi and Trump': China hits back after DeepSeek ban from US govt IT systems - The Times of India
'Disregards consensus between Xi and Trump': China hits back after DeepSeek ban from US govt IT systems The Times of IndiaUS banning Chinese AI DeepSeek from government agency IT systems The HinduAfter US DeepSeek order, China says it will protect firms The Economic TimesChina opposes politicizing tech and trade issues China Daily Global EditionChina vows to firmly protect firms' rights amid US DeepSeek ban Global Times
- 22 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 8:09pm -
newPiaggio's Aprilia Readies India-Specific Electric Scooter For 2027 - Gaadiwaadi.com
Piaggio's Aprilia Readies India-Specific Electric Scooter For 2027 Gaadiwaadi.com
- 22 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 8:08pm -
newBig-ticket IPOs have struggled to deliver bumper listing gains. Can Mukesh Ambani backed Reliance Jio buck the trend? - Livemint
Big-ticket IPOs have struggled to deliver bumper listing gains. Can Mukesh Ambani backed Reliance Jio buck the trend? LivemintJio Platforms IPO opens for bidding; a look at India’s five biggest public listings Hindustan TimesIndia's Largest Asset Manager's IPO Attracts $31 Billion in Bids, Driven by Institutional Frenzy - Earnings Deceleration Risk www.dars.gov.etWhy the NSE is looking to expand beyond its dominant derivatives Business TodayMarkets Espresso: Dear AI, Karz Chukana h…
- 22 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 7:57pm -
newFerrari CEO hails Tesla Roadster redesign as the bold innovation the industry needs - Reuters
Ferrari CEO hails Tesla Roadster redesign as the bold innovation the industry needs ReutersElon Musk reveals ‘world’s first flying car’ at Tesla event The GuardianYou Can Believe Everything The AtlanticTesla reveals SpaceX-powered Roadster that flies and falls with style TechCrunchTesla Roadster Price Rs. 2.50 Crore* | Images, Launch Date & More Updates CarWale
- 23 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 7:29pm -
newToyota Sales Breakup Sep 2026, Q3 - Hyryder, Hycross, Crysta, Fortuner, Taisor, Hilux, Camry - RushLane
Toyota Sales Breakup Sep 2026, Q3 - Hyryder, Hycross, Crysta, Fortuner, Taisor, Hilux, Camry RushLane
- 23 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 7:20pm -
newChennai, Kolkata airports may be offered to private operators - The Financial Express
Chennai, Kolkata airports may be offered to private operators The Financial ExpressGovt to pitch 11 airports to global investors ahead of December bidding The Economic TimesCentre mulls private takeover of Chennai, Kolkata airports DT NextAirports Authority of India to launch global bidding for 11 airports with new caps on market concentration SwarajyamagChennai Airport May Be Handed Over to Private Operator for World-Class Upgrade News Today
- 23 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 7:05pm -
newReliance Jio Combines 5G and Wi-Fi 6 in One Device to Improve Indoor Connectivity - TelecomTalk
Reliance Jio Combines 5G and Wi-Fi 6 in One Device to Improve Indoor Connectivity TelecomTalk
- 23 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 6:52pm -
newSalesforce to Buy Customer-Engagement Platform for Nearly $5.7 Billion - WSJ
Salesforce to Buy Customer-Engagement Platform for Nearly $5.7 Billion WSJSalesforce Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Braze SalesforceSalesforce deepens AI bets with $5.66 billion Braze deal ReutersWhat Does Salesforce’s Braze Deal Mean for Marketing Cloud Customers? CMSWireForm 8K Salesforce Inc For: 20 October By Investing.com Investing.com India
- 24 hours ago 20 Oct 26, 6:14pm -
Safest Luxury SUV For The Price Of A Tata Nexon - MotorOctane
Safest Luxury SUV For The Price Of A Tata Nexon MotorOctane
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 6:00pm -
This Variant Of Tata Nexon Offers Best Value - MotorOctane
This Variant Of Tata Nexon Offers Best Value MotorOctane
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 3:30pm -
Yamaha Sales Breakup Sep 2026, Q3 - RayZR, R15, FZ, Fascino, MT15, XSR, Aerox - RushLane
Yamaha Sales Breakup Sep 2026, Q3 - RayZR, R15, FZ, Fascino, MT15, XSR, Aerox RushLane
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 1:55pm -
India Inc eyes a festive boom, but the bottom line holds a twist - The Economic Times
India Inc eyes a festive boom, but the bottom line holds a twist The Economic TimesFestive ecommerce season off to strong start, Flipkart DAUs hit new high: BofA report The Economic TimesSmall-town shoppers drive strong start to India's festival online sales Business StandardNon-metro India drives strong start to festive e-commerce sales: BofA CNBC TV18E-commerce sites go big on festive deals as buyers seek value for money The Tribune
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 12:46pm -
Indonesia stocks rebound as questions persist over market fix - Moneycontrol.com
Indonesia stocks rebound as questions persist over market fix Moneycontrol.comIndonesian exchange seeks to calm market after record two-day rout ReutersSingapore’s Temasek and GIC Deny Instigating Indonesian Stock Rout Bloomberg.comWhy did Indonesia's stock market plunge nearly 40% in 2026? | The rupiah strengthened slightly on Tuesday | Inshorts InshortsIndonesia shares lower at close of trade; Jakarta Stock Exchange Composite down 4.02% Investing.com India
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 11:44am -
Hormuz could be 'redundant' in five years, replaced by new routes, HSBC CEO says - Reuters
Hormuz could be 'redundant' in five years, replaced by new routes, HSBC CEO says ReutersBeyond the Strait: Gulf looks for an escape route from Hormuz The Times of IndiaTürkiye part of region with $872B infrastructure project pipeline: HSBC | Daily Sabah Daily SabahA new 'Danube' approach to the Hormuz Strait is in order Responsible StatecraftHSBC Sees Hormuz Becoming Redundant in Five Years Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 11:44am -
IndianOil Bids Farewell to Subrat Kar After 38-Year Distinguished Career - PSU Connect
IndianOil Bids Farewell to Subrat Kar After 38-Year Distinguished Career PSU Connect
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 11:36am -
BMW Patents New Electric Scotoer In India - No Helmet, No Riding Gear, Self Balancing Tech - RushLane
BMW Patents New Electric Scotoer In India - No Helmet, No Riding Gear, Self Balancing Tech RushLaneBMW Vision CE Electric Scooter Patented in India BikeWaleBMW Vision CE EV Patented In India With Self-Balancing Technology Gaadiwaadi.com
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 9:40am -
Affalterbach reveals the 1,169 hp Mercedes-AMG GT SUV - ArenaEV - ArenaEV
Affalterbach reveals the 1,169 hp Mercedes-AMG GT SUV - ArenaEV ArenaEVMercedes-AMG GT SUV vs rivals: Specifications compared Autocar India5 Highlights Of The Mercedes-AMG GT SUV OverdriveMercedes Goes After Porsche With High-Performance Electric SUV Bloomberg.comMercedes-AMG GT SUV Revealed With 1,169bhp, 700km Range CarWale
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 9:33am -
Stocks mostly rise as oil, US yields ease; French stocks fall - Reuters
Stocks mostly rise as oil, US yields ease; French stocks fall ReutersDow jumps 500 points as earnings optimism steadies market: Live updates CNBCDow outperforms as Wall Street rises, healthcare stocks lead gains ReutersMarkets News, Oct. 20, 2026: Dow Closes Up 500 Points; S&P 500 Rises, Nasdaq Ticks Lower; Oil Prices Pull Back InvestopediaUnited States shares mixed at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average up 1.02% Investing.com India
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 7:39am -
Ericsson CEO champions his silicon over Nvidia chips in RAN - Light Reading
Ericsson CEO champions his silicon over Nvidia chips in RAN Light Reading
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 7:31am -
UltraTech Cement Q2 net profit up 21% in September quarter - The Economic Times
UltraTech Cement Q2 net profit up 21% in September quarter The Economic TimesIndia's UltraTech Cement misses profit view as higher costs weigh ReutersIndia's UltraTech Cement's domestic volumes rise 13.8% in Q2 despite monsoon disruptions S&P GlobalUltraTech Cement Q2 net profit rises 21.3% to ₹1,501 crore The HinduHold UltraTech Cement: target of Rs 11000: ICICI Securities Moneycontrol.com
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 6:38am -

Zee Business

newHDFC Bank probe reveals two executives leaked confidential information
The executives oversee key businesses and functions at the bank, according to people familiar with the matter. The internal investigation was launched after some bank leaders raised concerns about possible leaks. It is still not known whether the information has been misused, as the investigation is underway.
- 20 mins ago 21 Oct 26, 5:40pm -
newGovt expected to raise FDI limit in PSU banks from 20% to 49%
The government is mulling raising the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in public sector banks (PSBs) from 20 per cent to 49 per cent, according to multiple reports.
- 4 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 2:23pm -
newTaking a career break? EPF balance may not be entirely tax-free
Taxability of the EPF depends on the continued duration of service. Under Section 10(12) of the Income Tax Act, zero tax applies to the entire amount, including the employer's contribution, employee's contribution, and interest earned, if the employee has completed five continuous years of service.
- 6 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 11:40am -
newTax audit report deadline today: Key details taxpayers must check before filing
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) extended the deadline from September 30 to furnish the tax audit report, while the last date to furnish the Income Tax Return has been extended to November 21, 2026.
- 7 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 11:09am -
newGold rates remain stable on Oct 21: Check Prices in Delhi, Mumbai, and other cities
Gold is under pressure due to elevated oil prices. Brent crude hovered at a five-month high of $109.87 a barrel due to continued geopolitical tensions resulting from the US-Iran conflict and the recent escalation between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia.
- 7 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 11:08am -
newSensex, Nifty rise 1% in early trade as IT stocks drive gains
In morning trade, Sensex was trading 0.94 per cent or 695 points higher at 74,548.69, hitting an intraday high against previous close of 73,852.90.
- 7 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 10:46am -
Form 173A: CBDT introduces reporting requirement for tax exemption on government securities
According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance on October 19, the Income-tax (Seventh Amendment) Rules, 2026, require taxpayers claiming exemptions under Schedule IV, Table entries 13D and 13E, of the Income-tax Act, 2025, to furnish the prescribed information in Form 173A.
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 5:57pm -
India-New Zealand FTA to open opportunities for engineering export: EEPC Chairman
Although New Zealand is a relatively small market for Indian engineering goods, it offers significant growth potential, Chadha said, expressing optimism about the opportunities created by the trade pact.
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 2:25pm -
Crude prices jump 5-month high amid geopolitical risk in Gulf; Brent at $110.08
Brent crude -- International oil benchmark -- gained as much as 0.48 per cent or 53 cents to $110.08 a barrel after touching $110.70 in the previous session, highest level since May 20.
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 11:36am -
Gold rates dropped on Oct 20: Check Prices in Delhi, Mumbai, and other cities
Gold is under pressure due to elevated oil prices. Brent crude hovered at a five-month high of $109.87 a barrel due to continued geopolitical tensions resulting from the US-Iran war and the recent escalation between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia.
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 11:06am -
AI in commodity markets: How Kwala Intel helps investors spot opportunities
AI-powered market intelligence platform Kwala Intel provides market insights on commodities, such as gold, silver, crude oil and Dr Copper, as well as Dalal Street equities linked to commodity prices. Kwala Intel navigates through live commodity prices and the forces behind them, ranging from supply and demand dynamics to policy changes to ever-evolving geopolitics to fluctuating input costs!
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 10:10am -
Industry backs RBI and FinMin measures to support rupee, attract foreign capital
Commenting on recent volatility in the rupee and foreign portfolio investor (FPI) flows, ASSOCHAM President Nirmal K. Minda said the industry chamber appreciated the coordinated actions of the RBI and the government to maintain macroeconomic stability amid global uncertainty.
- 2 days ago 19 Oct 26, 5:50pm -
Foreign banks expand in India amid capital and competition barriers in China: Report
“India is becoming easier to plan for, especially for banks willing to commit local capital or buy into an Indian platform,” Saumitra Sehgan, a partner at Roland Berger, told the publication.
- 2 days ago 19 Oct 26, 2:25pm -
Nifty may reach 25,000 by December amid supply-chain pressure and higher crude prices
The report from brokerage Bernstein reduced the target due to macroeconomic backdrop, elevated crude oil prices and supply‑chain pressures, weighing on the markets along with lack of meaningful earnings upgrades.
- 2 days ago 19 Oct 26, 12:40pm -
Stock market on Dussehra: Will NSE and BSE remain closed on Tuesday?
Dussehra, which is set to be observed on October 20, 2026, will be a public holiday. Therefore, investors seeking to trade in the Indian stock market this week must check the trading operations at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) as well as the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
- 2 days ago 19 Oct 26, 12:15pm -

Gold rates spiked on Oct 19: Check Prices in Delhi, Mumbai, and other cities
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released on Oct 14, Wednesday, has again placed on table the expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike during the monetary policy meeting scheduled for October 27–28. The cost of gasoline surged, leading to a higher-than-expected spike in consumer prices in September.
- 2 days ago 19 Oct 26, 10:18am -
AI can make healthcare more accessible and affordable: MeitY Secretary
Delivering the keynote address, Krishnan emphasised the role of AI in strengthening clinical decision-making and improving healthcare service delivery, particularly for communities with limited access to medical facilities.
- 3 days ago 18 Oct 26, 3:15pm -
India’s imports of Russian crude drop by 13% in Sept amid continued geopolitical tension
Imports at the Reliance-run Jamnagar refinery fell by 27 per cent, Indian Oil Corporation's (IOC) Paradip by 21 per cent and Nayara Energy's Vadinar by 8 per cent.
- 3 days ago 18 Oct 26, 2:38pm -
Q2 earnings, FII flows, global yields, crude prices to drive Indian stock market next week
The Nifty rose 2.77 per cent during the week, while the Sensex gained 3.11 per cent, supported by renewed buying in information technology (IT) stocks, easing pressure from global bond yields and sustained inflows from domestic institutional investors (DIIs).
- 3 days ago 18 Oct 26, 12:33pm -
ECR deadline extended: Why EPFO changed the last date to file electronic returns?
Following the government's decision to raise the statutory wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000, establishments covered by the EPFO have to revise their payrolls and data on contributions made to the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF), Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS), and Employees' Deposit-Linked Insurance (EDLI).
- 3 days ago 18 Oct 26, 12:10pm -

Live Mint - Opinion

newTVS succession row: Here's what family businesses can learn from it
Legacy planning cannot rest on ambiguous MoUs or a division of executive roles alone. Unless families settle ownership, the growth of one heir’s company can unsettle the whole arrangement. Here are three lessons for promoters planning generational succession.
- 2 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 4:00pm -
newFrench protests: Why is one of the rich world's biggest spenders on public services burning?
The country's propensity to descend into unrest has become scarily regular. The discontent that provided the kindling for the fiery protests was already there—government after government has prioritized pensions over the future of young people.
- 3 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 3:07pm -
newSIR issue: We must separate allegations and questions of legality from the hardships caused to citizens
Both clean rolls and inclusive franchise are indispensable—they are not competing democratic values. When it comes to the legitimacy of the process, neither an allegation of conspiracy nor an assertion of administrative good faith can substitute evidence to settle the matter.
- 4 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 2:00pm -
newRahul Jacob: The global economy is facing a 'resilience' paradox
Economic data has been strong but the dire views point to big challenges facing governments worldwide. Take dearer jet fuel, rising bond yields, staggering public debt across Europe and bursting discontent with public services and employment prospects alongside fears of AI-induced joblessness.
- 5 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 12:44pm -
newDevina Mehra: Inefficient markets and what they mean for investors
For long, the efficient market theory was the prevailing wisdom being taught in universities. But closer inspection reveals why this idea doesn't hold in real life. And who better to guide investors and regulators on how markets can go wrong than George Soros?
- 6 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 12:21pm -
newBuilding India’s deep-tech enterprise pipeline: from IP to IPO
Capital is only one component of enterprise creation. Entrepreneurs need mentors versed in science and markets, industry partners to test technology, specialised labs, help with regulatory approvals and standards, and tech-transfer offices that protect intellectual property (IP).
- 10 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 8:00am -
newFrench protests can be traced to weak fiscal management—and therein lies a lesson
The question that an over-indebted France must answer is whether its government can get its fiscal house in order. As credit gets costlier not just across the euro-zone but globally, fiscal responsibility assumes all the more importance. If at all, only the US can breathe easy.
- 10 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 7:31am -
newMint Quick Edit | Is AI hype finally fizzling out? Here’s what global equity market trends suggest
India could be a beneficiary of the anti-AI trade, with global investor interest in Indian assets returning as AI exuberance begins to encounter reality. But we can’t yet count on such a shift—at least not yet. Here's why.
- 11 hours ago 21 Oct 26, 7:00am -
Who should be held liable for the harms of self-evolving AI? The answer is clear
The law must keep up with AI which is delivering models that learn, adapt and evolve on their own. Labs have little control on how they are deployed. So, just as users of electricity are responsible for how it’s used, those who use continual learning models must be held liable for any resulting harm
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 4:00pm -
Delhi smog: Why satellites and machinery are unlikely to solve the problem—and what actually might
For years, the government has been trying to curb the burning of rice straw on farms around India’s capital. First by offering seeders, then by using satellites to tip off local officials on illegal fire hotspots. But policymakers can't use technocratic solutions to fix a political economy problem.
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 3:30pm -
Pressing pause on the race to develop frontier AI isn't impossible—Here's what can be done
Policy could exploit this industry’s big chokepoint of AI-chip supply to restrain its development beyond the limits deemed safe. Whether there should be a pause is for policymakers to decide. But they should recognize that it is feasible and, if implemented properly, likely to be sustainable.
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 2:00pm -
Beyond carbon pricing: India must build an ecosystem that helps industry translate climate ambition into industrial real
The country's Carbon Credit Trading System provides a price signal, but industrial decarbonization requires a more complex policy mix beyond price signals for the deployment of emerging technologies, support infrastructure and access to affordable finance. Here's what we need.
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 12:31pm -
IMF outlook: How the latest forecast sends mixed signals on global growth
The International Monetary Fund's predictions are positive but the warning of its chief Kristalina Georgieva underscores serious risks for the world economy. There is a simple explanation for this gap.
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 12:13pm -
Can round-the-clock renewable power dethrone coal in India? Not unless innovation leads the way
A recent tender for clean 24x7 power hit the news for its splendid supply price. Impressive as this is, it mustn’t spell policy complacency. We need our own leaps of technology for affordable energy security.
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 7:31am -
Mint Quick Edit | China’s once roaring economy is taking long to rise above middle-income level
With quarterly GDP growth of 4.5%, China is running at the lower end of its annual target. Exports are doing well but domestic demand remains in a slump, slowing its final stretch to high-income status.
- 1 day ago 20 Oct 26, 7:01am -

UPI fee: It's no different from any other toll—so why are we so reluctant to pay it?
The average citizen pays hundreds of rupees in road tolls, airport charges, electricity and water prices. A tiny charge would help keep the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) service secure and innovative. Remember, there is no such thing as a free lunch.
- 2 days ago 19 Oct 26, 4:00pm -
Chinese carmakers shouldn’t try to take on German marques in response to Europe’s trade barriers
European consumers are not looking for expensive, unfamiliar brands from China; what they want is good cars that they can afford during a cost-of-living crisis. For Chinese automakers, moving upmarket gradually may prove better than chasing luxury buyers.
- 2 days ago 19 Oct 26, 3:00pm -
Rangarajan & Bhanumurthy: Can price levels rise without growth in money supply?
The impact of changes in the broad availability of money on an economy’s general price level—or inflation—is clearer than the role of interest rate shifts. Here's what an analysis of academic theory as well as India’s empirical record shows—and what monetary policymakers must consider.
- 2 days ago 19 Oct 26, 2:01pm -
RBI's tightening task: How India’s high interest burden muddles the central bank's job
India’s debt-to-GDP ratio is below that of several major economies, but its interest burden relative to revenues is very high. This has multiple side-effects that complicate the demands made of its central bank.
- 2 days ago 19 Oct 26, 12:32pm -
India must increase investment in research and development to achieve its Viksit Bharat dream
It is a misconception that America’s tech leadership is purely the product of private enterprise. Many of its key innovations originated from strategic public investment. For India to fulfil its potential, it needs a decisive policy shift in its approach to R&D.
- 2 days ago 19 Oct 26, 12:30pm -
Long-term capital gains and securities transaction taxation: Here’s how to reform them
India’s finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has hinted at a possible review of these levies that many market participants consider a bugbear. Lighter levies are popular, but tax principles must guide reforms. Here’s what the next budget could do.
- 2 days ago 19 Oct 26, 7:30am -
Mint Quick Edit | Lives lost in Kolkata’s stampede should make us think about the limits of free speech
The police account of the tragedy suggests it was set off by an announcement asking people to leave. To the extent this was akin to ‘fire’ shouted in a hall, it draws reasonable constraints on free speech into the picture. Indeed, it should prompt deeper reflection on this fundamental right.
- 2 days ago 19 Oct 26, 7:01am -
Yogi, Akhilesh and the high-stakes battle for UP
The two claimants to Lucknow’s throne, Yogi Adityanath and Akhilesh Yadav, are still relatively young by political standards. Their well-wishers see both as racehorses built for the long haul.
- 3 days ago 19 Oct 26, 6:00am -
The Indian economy has displayed growth resilience—but fault lines have grown too that can’t be papered over
A storm may be brewing on account of structural weaknesses that mustn’t catch policymakers off-guard. Among our worries should be growing household stashes of gold, the fallout of El Niño, generalized inflation, rising interest rates and a potential AI bubble burst.
- 3 days ago 18 Oct 26, 4:00pm -
IMF outlook: The global economy may not be doing as badly as feared but it’s laden with major risks
Rarely has a fairly positive forecast from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had so many qualifiers. The predictions aren’t so much cause for celebration as a recognition that the worst hasn’t come to pass. But what can we expect from here on?
- 3 days ago 18 Oct 26, 3:30pm -
Yes Bank AT-1 verdict: Does this instrument fulfil the purpose it was originally designed for?
The Supreme Court's ruling should prompt neither triumphalism among bondholders nor defensiveness among regulators. It should trigger a serious reconsideration of AT-1’s economic rationale, the quality of bank supervision and the legal foundations of insolvency resolution.
- 3 days ago 18 Oct 26, 3:00pm -
Manu Joseph: The poor have a right to fun—why don't the rich understand that?
The perception of the elite that frivolity is a form of luxury, and that the poor are or should be preoccupied with dreary things is one of our worst misdiagnoses of the human condition. Entertainment is not the byproduct of progress—rather, progress is a byproduct of entertainment.
- 3 days ago 18 Oct 26, 2:00pm -
What's wrong with calling it an 'AI race'? A lot—and India should reject this notion outright
For something to be called a race, it must fulfil three conditions, which the competitive pursuit of AI does not. India should resist this idea before it distorts resource allocation— and focus instead on deploying AI to its advantage.
- 3 days ago 18 Oct 26, 1:00pm -
Narayan Meghaji Lokhande: the father of India’s trade union movement
Narayan Meghaji Lokhande gave India’s mill workers a collective voice, campaigning for rest days, meal breaks and regular wages. His efforts helped lay the foundations of the country’s trade union movement.
- 4 days ago 17 Oct 26, 7:00am -
Job hopping is good for young people—so why are they barely doing it?
People who believe that going from job to job is a folly of youth and generally just ‘bad’ behaviour are in for a rude shock. The research is clear that it’s the primary way young people grow their wages. Yet, people early in their career aren’t job hopping much. The reasons may surprise some.
- 5 days ago 16 Oct 26, 3:00pm -
Andy Mukherjee: Rupee defence—It shouldn’t be left to unconventional measures while regular policy tools gather dust
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has of late resorted to a battery of measures to bolster the currency’s value, many of which could exact a high price down the line. It has more straightforward tools at its disposal—it’s time to use them.
- 5 days ago 16 Oct 26, 2:28pm -
IDBI Bank to be bought by Fairfax: a belated but worthy deal struck by India’s government
The Centre’s decision on the sale of IDBI Bank to Prem Watsa’s Fairfax marks the culmination of an long drawn effort that seemed endless, but sends out a welcome signal that it’s back in disinvestment mode. The deal will support its fiscal math and draw foreign exchange too.
- 5 days ago 16 Oct 26, 8:01am -
Mint Quick Edit | Elephant in the room: Will policymakers let inflation rip or keep price levels stable?
Growing burdens of sovereign debt can tempt governments to ease their obligations by letting inflation run wild. In theory, this may be easier to do in the US than in the Eurozone. But institutional integrity could wobble anywhere.
- 5 days ago 16 Oct 26, 7:00am -
Crunched commissions: India’s new insurance rules have prompted a basic rethink of the sector’s economics
Insurers will need to adapt to the insurance regulator’s proposals or risk staring at obsolescence. With running costs already at 6-28% of premium value, it will take a major rejig to achieve a 12.5% expense ratio while absorbing servicing costs.
- 6 days ago 15 Oct 26, 4:00pm -
Children aren't the only ones AI can wreak havoc on—it's changing motherhood too
Artificial intelligence (AI) has introduced a whole new era of mothering. While parents have always had to contend with fears around child-rearing, AI not only amplifies these anxieties but also contributes to isolation, self-doubt and perfectionism at the expense of one's networks and instincts.
- 6 days ago 15 Oct 26, 3:00pm -