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newWhy Indian retail options traders are having a tough time to defuse what Warren Buffett called lethal time bombs
Sebi’s latest study shows that 88% of individual F&O traders lost money in FY26, with options accounting for 92% of aggregate losses. Despite reduced trading volumes, retail losses remained substantial, reinforcing Warren Buffett’s longstanding warnings about derivatives. Regulatory measures, including higher STT, aim to curb excessive speculation and protect small investors.
- 23 mins ago 22 Aug 26, 10:52am -
newETMarkets Management Talk | CleanMax’s next growth phase: 1.5 GW capacity addition target, Rs 3,000 crore EBITDA by FY28, says Kuldeep Jain
CleanMax targets 1.5 GW capacity additions in FY27 and over Rs 3,000 crore EBITDA by FY28. Growth is driven by data centres, AI, Make in India and manufacturing demand. An AA credit rating and planned Rs 2,500 crore bond issue will strengthen funding access as the company scales its renewable portfolio.
- 25 mins ago 22 Aug 26, 10:50am -
newETMarkets NRI Talk| Rs 1 crore, 5-7 years: How NRIs should allocate across Indian equities, bonds, gold and alternatives, says Rohit Sarin
NRIs investing in India should assess their global portfolio, existing India exposure, liquidity, risk appetite, taxes and repatriation needs before investing. For a Rs 1 crore portfolio, an illustrative allocation is 55–65% equities, 15–20% fixed income, 5–10% gold and 5–10% alternatives, complemented by real assets and diversification.
- 34 mins ago 22 Aug 26, 10:41am -
newExplained: 5 reasons why skipping SIPs may affect your long-term wealth creation
Regular SIP investing helps investors benefit from compounding, rupee-cost averaging and financial discipline. While missing one instalment may have limited impact, repeatedly skipping SIPs can reduce long-term wealth, disrupt investment habits, affect financial goals and potentially interrupt mandates. Investors facing difficulties should consider temporarily reducing or pausing SIPs rather than stopping investments altogether.
- 42 mins ago 22 Aug 26, 10:33am -
newFPI return to India may be tactical, not structural yet: HSBC MF’s Venugopal Manghat
Foreign investors are cautiously returning to Indian equities, but a durable FPI reallocation remains unconfirmed. HSBC Mutual Fund’s Venugopal Manghat highlights improving earnings, stable domestic demand and manufacturing growth, while stressing valuation discipline. Sustained foreign inflows will depend on earnings delivery, rupee stability, global liquidity, and India’s relative emerging-market valuations.
- 53 mins ago 22 Aug 26, 10:22am -
newGold regains momentum as weak Dollar, safe haven demand and seasonal buying support prices
Gold prices have surged sharply in August, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar, expectations of monetary easing, geopolitical tensions, and sustained central-bank purchases. Strong Chinese demand and India’s upcoming festive and wedding season add further support. Despite potential short-term corrections, structural factors including reserve diversification, inflation concerns, and de-dollarisation keep gold’s long-term outlook bullish.
- 1 hour ago 22 Aug 26, 9:48am -
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.
- 13 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.
- 13 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.
- 19 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.
- 19 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.
- 19 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.
- 22 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.
- 26 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.
- 26 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.
- 29 days ago 24 Jul 26, 9:04am -

Argentina vs Spain FIFA World Cup Final to be replayed? Petition for a rematch crosses 60,000 signatures
FIFA World Cup Final Rematch Petition: An online petition urges FIFA to replay the 2026 World Cup Final after Argentine fans' concerns. Supporters allege irregularities during the match, but Change.org petitions hold no official power. FIFA regulations do not permit replays based on fan dissatisfaction or online signatures. This follows a similar French petition after their semifinal loss to Spain. Despite the petition, many Argentine fans celebrated their team's journey to the final.
- 30 days ago 23 Jul 26, 3:03pm -
He baked potato in aluminium foil, and ate it next morning after microwaving it. Hours later, he was paralysed, doctor explains why
How Potato became a biological trap: A routine kitchen shortcut involving foil-wrapped baked potatoes led to paralysis. This common practice can incubate dangerous botulism-causing bacteria overnight. Reheating leftovers in a microwave does not neutralize the potent botulinum toxin. Nerve damage from this poisoning requires extensive and uncertain recovery periods. Prompt refrigeration of potatoes after baking prevents this severe medical emergency.
- 30 days ago 23 Jul 26, 1:09pm -
Bonus, dividends and stock splits: Bharti Airtel, Hero MotoCorp among 88 stocks turning ex-date this week. Do you own any?
Investors must hold shares in their demat accounts on the respective record dates to be eligible. Here is the complete day-wise list of key corporate actions to track.
- 34 days ago 19 Jul 26, 1:55pm -
Will Sensex, Nifty extend gains on Monday? Q1 earnings, global tech selloff among 6 factors to steer D-St this week
Dalal Street ended the week on a strong note, with the Sensex and Nifty gaining over 1% on Friday. Investors will track six key market triggers this week, including the peak of the Q1 earnings season, the escalating Iran-US conflict, surging crude oil prices, the global tech selloff, rupee movement and FII flows. Analysts remain cautiously optimistic on market sentiment.
- 34 days ago 19 Jul 26, 9:37am -
India-UK CETA takes effect: First zero-duty Indian coffee, jewellery consignments reach UK shores
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement has officially come into force. Zero-duty consignments of Indian jewellery and coffee have now landed in the United Kingdom. This landmark pact is expected to significantly boost bilateral trade between the two nations. Businesses anticipate substantial growth and increased market competitiveness following the agreement. The pact aims to strengthen supply chains and support job creation across both countries.
- 37 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.
- 67 days ago 16 Jun 26, 12:51pm -
FM Sitharaman flags global crisis spillovers, unfair burden on developing nations
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the Global South should not bear the brunt of global imbalances and conflicts. Representing India at a summit, she emphasized the need for coordinated global action and stronger multilateral cooperation to build resilient economies and ensure inclusive growth for all.
- 71 days ago 12 Jun 26, 1:07am -
FPIs pull out Rs 27,000 cr in May; 2026 outflows hit Rs 2.2 lakh cr-mark
Himanshu Srivastava, Principal - Manager Research at Morningstar Investment Research India, said the latest outflow trend reflected persistent uncertainty surrounding global growth, elevated geopolitical tensions across key regions and volatility in crude oil prices, which continued to weigh on risk appetite towards emerging markets, including India.
- 97 days ago 17 May 26, 11:15am -
Oil prices to hit $150? How Indian stock markets may react as Iran war rages on
Oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel amid escalating Iran–Israel tensions and fears of a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy chokepoint. Analysts warn crude could climb to $150 if disruptions persist, raising inflation risks and pressuring Indian equities, which have already seen sharp declines amid foreign outflows, rupee weakness and energy supply concerns.
- 15 Mar 26, 2:11pm -
'Done deal': CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on NDA seat-sharing for Assam polls
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the seat-sharing deal for the upcoming assembly elections is complete. The NDA alliance, including BJP, AGP, UPPL, and BPF, has finalized its contest plan. The state leadership will present the candidate list to Union Home Minister Amit Shah soon. Elections for the 126-member assembly are anticipated in March-April, following a recent delimitation exercise.
- 22 Feb 26, 7:05pm -
Rare 'intensive' revision in Bihar four months before polls
The Election Commission's 'Special Intensive Revision' of Bihar's electoral rolls has ignited political debate, differing from past revisions. While intensive revisions aren't new, the timing of Bihar's SIR, months before assembly elections, is unusual. Unlike previous 'de novo' exercises, it builds upon the 2002-03 roll, incorporating new enumeration forms and document submission.
- 1 Jul 25, 12:24am -
BJP accuses Kejriwal of sending voters hoax calls to mislead
BJP has accused Arvind Kejriwal of orchestrating hoax calls to mislead voters, alleging that the AAP is claiming votes are being cut by the BJP to support AAP. They also allege distribution of money in slum areas and raised concerns about voter data confidentiality, demanding an investigation.
- 26 Jan 25, 5:52pm -
Lok Sabha election 2024: Maharashtra get interesting after splits in Shiv Sena, NCP
Lok Sabha election 2024: The BJP-Shiv Sena won 41 of the 48 seats in the 2019 polls, but the Sena has split since and a vast majority of the Bal Thackeray-founded party is now allied with the BJP. The Nationalist Congress Party also split as well with Ajit Pawar joining the ruling alliance in the state, led by Eknath Shinde. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP emerged the top party with 23 seats, followed by the undivided Sena with 18.
- 17 Mar 24, 12:16pm -
Modi charisma key factor in BJP's bid to retain all 26 seats in Gujarat
Gujarat's upcoming Lok Sabha elections are influenced by PM Narendra Modi's charisma, anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, education, healthcare challenges, and BJP's endeavor to secure all 26 seats. Lok Sabha polls in Gujarat will be held in a single phase on May 7. Counting of votes will be held on June 4. Anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, education and healthcare facilities are some of the other important issues in the election, where the ruling BJP in Gujarat will attempt…
- 16 Mar 24, 8:35pm -
Implementation of 'guarantees', decline of BRS favour Congress in Telangana, BJP aiming for better show
The BJP, riding high on its growing voter base in Telangana, is now aiming to win over 12 out of the total 17 seats and 35 per cent vote share, in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The party doubled its vote share to nearly 14 per cent resulting in eight seats in the assembly elections held on November 30, last year. BRS, which ruled the state for about a decade since its emergence, is low on morale following the defeat, even as its founder and former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's daughter K…
- 16 Mar 24, 5:48pm -
Apple faces Indian engineer’s bias lawsuit
Anita Nariani Schulze is part of the Sindhi minority. Her complaint alleges that her senior and direct managers, both male, consistently excluded her from meetings while inviting her male counterparts, criticised her, micromanaged her work and deprived her of bonuses, despite positive performance evaluations and significant team contributions.
- 25 Mar 21, 11:14pm -
Despite transatlantic 'love fest', EU charts third way in ties with US and China
But two senior envoys who attended said there was no direct response from the ministers gathered in Brussels when Blinken said: "We must push back on China together and show strength in unity."
- 12 Mar 21, 4:53pm -
Twitter's India policy head to step down; will transition in March
This comes as the San-Francisco based firm is at the receiving end of the Indian government over an issue of blocking and unblocking certain handles tweeting about farmer protests.
- 7 Feb 21, 1:01pm -
Govt may keep Rs 7,500 cr outlay for IT hardware manufacturing under PLI scheme
Foreign companies looking for incentives under the scheme may have to invest Rs 500 crore over four years, while the threshold for domestic firms is likely to be around Rs 20 crore for five years, the source who did not wish to be named said.
- 18 Jan 21, 9:41pm -
Indian dating apps, services see surge of paying users in small cities
Growth More than in MetrosAccording to companies like Aisle and Truly Madly, which have millions of users and position themselves as “serious” dating apps, and bespoke high-end dating services like Sirf Coffee, a lot more users from such places are not only keen on using these apps, but also willing to pay for it.
- 1 Jan 21, 10:39pm -
Time for government, companies to adopt artificial intelligence: Deloitte India
“Indian companies need to re-skill, train, and acquire more relevant talent, if they are to successfully integrate AI technologies. Most importantly, they should be willing to make the continued investment. It is an uphill race in which there will be winners and losers,” said Deloitte India CEO N Venkatram.
- 27 Dec 20, 11:33pm -
Narendra Modi has his eyes set on boosting business: Joao Cravinho, EU Ambassador
Ambassador Joao Cravinho, head of the EU delegation, led Ambassadors of various European countries to a quiet lunch with Modi at the capital last year.
- 3 Jun 14, 5:34am -
Confidence level of industry improving: KV Kamath, ICICI Bank
"It is the collective wisdom of the marketplace that there is action and we will move with speed. That improves the confidence level of industry."
- 2 Jun 14, 2:27pm -
We may see rapid growth over the next few years: Raamdeo Agrawal
Directives from the Centre have to be executed at the state level. So, there are many things that are not in Modi’s hands, says Raamdeo Agrawal.
- 2 Jun 14, 8:00am -
Every decision of government needn’t be a big reform: Anand Mahindra
"The fact that we are the world’s largest democracy and we are all aware that power and a role in global affairs for a nation comes from economic strength."
- 2 Jun 14, 4:00am -
Our commitment for press freedom, and autonomy of public broadcast is absolute: Prakash Javadekar
"Now there is a stage three and stage four of digitisation, we will take a call on this only after taking all things into account."
- 31 May 14, 4:00am -
There is a leadership vacuum in Infosys, time to get Nandan Nilekani back: Mohandas Pai
"There is a leadership vacuum in the company, because they made the wrong choice of CEO three years ago and that is playing out right now."
- 29 May 14, 12:40pm -
ET Search
Rupee#CAD#Economic crisis#Food Bill
- 6 Aug 13, 1:45pm -
After the Oscars, what's next for silent stars of The Artist?
The team behind The Artist will have spent the first day of the rest of their lives conforming to the grandest, and most lucrative, of Hollywood traditions.
- 29 Feb 12, 12:42am -
Delhi World Book fair: A fair like no other
It's the World Book fair, which comes around once every two years sprawling across the giant halls of Pragati Maidan. This is the fair's 20th edition.
- 25 Feb 12, 7:38am -
Indian gift makes its way to State Department exhibition
An elephant figurine gifted by the then HM LK Advani to US Secretary of State Colin Powell in 2002, has made its way to the State Department hall.
- 24 Feb 12, 1:39pm -
IMD to use dynamic models for forecasts
Statistical models used by IMD will still be used for monsoon forecast, but the ministry of earth sciences is putting more emphasis on dynamic models.
- 22 Feb 12, 2:19am -
Docs reveal contents of first wire msg between India & Eng
Newly discovered documents have revealed the first telegraph messages and joy when England was linked for the first time with India on 23 June, 1870.
- 21 Feb 12, 3:19pm -
Worried Amitabh Bachchan fans pray to Lord Shiva for his recovery
Hundreds of worried fans of ailing Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan today performed a yagna here to pray for his speedy recovery.
- 20 Feb 12, 4:27pm -
Alfa raises delisting price to Rs 2,850 a share
Alfa Laval (India) today said its parent firm has raised the delisting offer price to Rs 2,850 a share.
- 10 Jan 12, 5:49pm -
DB Realty, Unitech stocks rose
The stocks of DB Realty and Unitech rose after top executives of these companies were granted bail in the 2G scam case.
- 30 Nov 11, 3:55am -
Fitch withdraws Reliance Capital ratings
Fitch on Friday said it has withdrawn the ratings on Reliance Capital as the company has decided to stop participating.
- 20 Oct 11, 9:00pm -
'Discoms' poor fin health poses risks for traders'
The poor financial health of state electricity boards could pose significant business risks for power traders in the country, says Fitch.
- 20 Oct 11, 8:02pm -
Cigarette cos shares outperform benchmark Sensex
Shares of cigarette companies have rallied over the past one month, with ITC, Godfrey Philips and VST Industries hitting record highs.
- 19 Jul 11, 1:35am -
Lovable Lingerie's dream run on as traders lap it up
Lovable Lingerie is 3rd-best performing stock among companies listed this year, with it doubling in value, as traders bet it could repeat performance of Page Indus.
- 18 Jun 11, 12:25am -
'Big Daddy' laps up Cipla after Q1 nos beat forecast
Shares of Cipla inched up on heavy volumes on Friday, after the company’s first quarter earnings beat the consensus estimate.
- 14 Aug 10, 3:35am -
Old Fox has dream run on Dalal Street
The Old Fox of Dalal Street has been on a dream run since the past couple of weeks. On Friday, most stocks that he had been steadily building up positions in figured among key gainers of the day.
- 14 Aug 10, 3:26am -
Cairn India hits record high on BSE amid stake sale talks
The scrip, which was flat for most of the session, shot up in the final hour of trade on the Bombay Stock Exchange to settle with a net gain of 4.36 per cent at Rs 355.45.
- 13 Aug 10, 8:11pm -
Vedanta plunges 5.59% on LSE amid talks to buy Cairn stake
In the late afternoon session, the scrip was being traded at 20.61 pounds, down by 5.50 per cent on the LSE. Vedanta opened on a positive note, but soon swung into the red.
- 13 Aug 10, 7:26pm -
SBI shares on gaining spree; hit record high
In the past two days, the scrip recorded a gain of over 9 per cent on the BSE, making its investors richer by a whopping Rs 15,000 crore.
- 13 Aug 10, 6:47pm -
Traders bet on calendar spread as Nifty moves in a tight range
A trading combination involving Nifty options is gaining prominence among savvy trading desks of institutional investors.
- 13 Aug 10, 2:25am -
Seven out of top 10 Asian small-cap funds are Indian
An analysis of 300 Asian small-cap schemes shows DSP BlackRock Micro Cap Fund leading the charge, delivering an 82% return over the past year.
- 12 Aug 10, 10:50am -
Nifty may find support at 5300 level
As far as stock futures are concerned, we are very near to the highest-ever open interest with 195 crore shares in open interest.
- 12 Aug 10, 2:22am -
'Don't bank only on price-to-earning ratio'
Many experts believe that looking at PE ratio in isolation won’t help investors grasp realities of the mkt and higher valuation may not be the only deciding factor driving mkt.
- 9 Aug 10, 3:55am -
Market may trade in a range, but FIIs seen sold on India
Market may see range-bound trading this week in the absence of any major trigger.
- 9 Aug 10, 1:05am -

Business Standard

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

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

Business Line

newIndia raises with Somalia issue of hijacking of vessels with Indian sailors
The Indian High Commission in Kenya said it is understood that there are reportedly 16 Indian seafarers onboard MT Sibu and six Indian seafarers onboard MV Lutuf
- 1 hour ago 22 Aug 26, 10:02am -
newTN govt initiates major push for temple infrastructure across state
The minister said that to enrich the experience for visiting pilgrims, significant investments are planned for infrastructure and basic amenities
- 1 hour ago 22 Aug 26, 9:50am -
newKeralam to align higher education with global job trends: CM Satheesan
The State government would give priority to transforming higher education in tune with the changing world of work
- 2 hours ago 22 Aug 26, 9:42am -
newGACM Technologies raises ₹49.5 cr through QIP issues
Through the QIP, the Company allotted 49.50 crore fully paid-up Equity Shares of face value ₹1 each at an issue price of ₹1 per Equity Share, aggregating to ₹49.50 crore
- 2 hours ago 22 Aug 26, 9:25am -
newBeyond prices: How commodity volatility changes the economics of financing trade
A profitable commodity trade can become unfinanceable when price, policy, ESG and currency risks move before the cargo does
- 2 hours ago 22 Aug 26, 9:22am -
newIndia’s natural farming transition may begin in its waterbodies
Bundelkhand farmers are teaching us an important lesson: water security and sustainable agriculture should not be designed in separate silos
- 2 hours ago 22 Aug 26, 9:09am -
newTwo killed, 9 injured in a blast at Hazelo Pharma Unit in Telangana
The incident happened when the workers were changing shift
- 2 hours ago 22 Aug 26, 9:05am -
newTrump administration starts process to transfer $725 million to UN
The proposed payment could ease immediate pressure on the cash-strapped global body, which has warned of severe funding constraints and cuts.
- 13 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 10:45pm -
newJoyalukkas, Kalyan bag TN govt order to gift gold rings to 4.41 lakh newborns
The Kerala jeweler pipped others for the ₹755 crore order by bidding on a razor-thin margin
- 13 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 10:39pm -
newChina’s Chang’e-7 lunar mission to search for water at Moon’s south pole
The mission will test advanced robotic technologies while gathering data that could shape China’s plans for a permanent lunar research outpost
- 13 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 10:24pm -
newColgate bets on veteran Manish Anandani to power its next growth engine
Faces twin challenge of mass-market defence and premium growth
- 13 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 10:22pm -
newIran warns of ‘devastating’ response as US plans toughest sanctions
Washington’s planned measures come as tensions threaten shipping routes, crude supplies and diplomatic efforts to end the conflict involving Tehran
- 13 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 10:17pm -
newIRDAI bars Edelweiss Life, Pramerica Life from opening new offices for six months
The Authority will continue to take appropriate supervisory and enforcement action wherever regulatory non-compliance is observed
- 13 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 10:05pm -
newSymbiotec Pharmalab raises Rs 526 cr from anchor investors; IPO opens on Aug 24
The anchor placement attracted mutual funds, insurers and foreign investors, setting the stage for the pharmaceutical company’s public market debut
- 13 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 9:59pm -
newNabard survey points to downbeat rural sentiment
Subdued optimism over jobs and income seems linked to monsoon, rural inflation and broader economic developments
- 13 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 9:46pm -

newEditorial. Resource guzzlers
Data centres should account for water, power demands
- 14 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 9:45pm -
newSEBI mulls bond distributor network, tighter ad rules to boost retail participation
The proposals aim to make corporate bonds more accessible to retail investors while strengthening safeguards around recommendations, incentives and investor communication
- 14 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 9:43pm -
newStarlink’s entry into India will assure rural connectivity, says Elon Musk
India as a market is extremely crucial for satcom players like Starlink owing to their the sheer number of users
- 14 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 9:38pm -
newBank of Baroda raises $400 million through 5-year senior unsecured notes
The fundraising expands Bank of Baroda’s overseas debt portfolio, following a similar $300-million issue earlier, under its broader medium-term programme
- 14 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 9:36pm -
newTribunal reform 2026: Old wine in a new bottle
Cosmetic change. The 2026 Bill adds an NTC, extends tenure and removes the minimum age, but leaves the basic architecture of the 2021 law largely intact
- 14 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 9:36pm -
newRetail F&O gets younger as trading outpaces equity wealth
Under-40 traders account for 78% of individual F&O participants, but 30-something traders bear the bulk of losses
- 14 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 9:34pm -
newIndia rules out sugar import from Pakistan despite duty-free window
MEA indicates no plans to make exception to Pakistan import ban
- 14 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 9:21pm -
newPNGRB authorises 1,800 km of new LPG pipelines with ₹7,000 crore investment
This will expand the common carrier pipeline network to roughly 9,500 km
- 14 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 9:21pm -
newCrypto investor sentiment remains damp despite uptick in Bitcoin pricing
Investors in the 18–25 year age group recorded the highest selling activity in Q2, as per data collacted by CoinSwitch
- 14 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 9:17pm -
newAfter three decades, lotus blooms again in Wular Lake, reviving hopes for ecology and livelihoods
The return of lotus had brought renewed optimism among communities
- 14 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 9:13pm -
newAnil Balaji Steel plans to acquire steel manufacturing facilities in UP, Odisha
Plans to increase turnover to ₹500 crore by 2030
- 14 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 9:11pm -
newNumber of unincorporated establishments grew by over 9% in April-June
Jobs rose by over 6.5% in this period
- 14 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 9:11pm -
newPoor-quality medical devices being sold in India, stronger finished-product testing needed, says Pharma Secretary
Calls for stronger testing of finished devices and a regulatory framework designed specifically for the sector
- 14 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 9:07pm -
newDRDO signs two technology transfer agreements to boost indigenous defence manufacturing
The agreements are aimed at expanding domestic production of specialised naval systems and critical components for warships, submarines and other platforms
- 14 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:59pm -
newTata Motors PV hikes car prices for third time since April
Prices for models hiked by up to ₹25,000 from September 1; cumulative increase on some Harrier and Safari variants now beyond ₹50,000 since April
- 14 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:55pm -
newCentre notifies ₹62,500 crore mobile phone manufacturing scheme
The scheme provides an additional incentive of up to 1.5 per cent for the domestic sourcing of key components and sub-assemblies
- 14 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:54pm -
newIndia’s foreign exchange market will be ready when its deep enough to absorb global shocks: RBI Deputy Governor
He emphasised that the next phase of reform will be judged by accessibility of the foreign exchange services that citizens receive
- 14 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:53pm -
newPMS industry AUM rises 2% to ₹44.11 lakh crore in July
Client base expands 1.3 per cent to 2.23 lakh accounts; net inflows rise to ₹4.66 lakh crore
- 14 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:47pm -
newRadico Khaitan launches Aam Panna Vodka as Magic Moments eyes flavoured segment growth
The launch comes as the company reported strong volume momentum for its Magic Moments brand, which shipped 8.6 million cases in FY2026 and over 3.25 million cases in the first quarter of FY2027
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:45pm -
newUnderstanding Rs 2 Crore Term Insurance Plans and Who They Are Built For
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:44pm -
newEpigamia aims to double business in 24-30 months, grow offline distribution
Eyes an annualised revenue run rate of ₹1,000 crore by March 2028
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:42pm -
newGaja Alternative Asset Management’s ₹550-cr IPO subscribed 31.33 times on closing day
The non-institutional investors (NIIs) portion was 40.29x subscribed, the retail portion 7.83x, and the qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) portion 7.76x
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:41pm -
newSEBI study: Proprietary traders outperform FPIs and MFs in FY26 derivatives
99% of the gross profit of FPIs and Proprietary traders came from algo trading
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:40pm -
new‘Resale’ sugar prices drop in India even as retail rates soar to a new high
₹400-500 a quintal decline in price will likely reflect in retail outlets early next week as government tightens monitoring and traders book profit
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:39pm -
newIndia govt offers broken rice at ₹2,100/quintal under OMSS policy for July-Sept quarter
Decision follows Dynamic Reserve Price Committee meeting
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:31pm -
newBroker’s call: Navin Fluorine (Accumulate)
PL Capital
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:29pm -
newDe Havilland Canada sees strong traction for India’s seaplane ecosystem
Measured but optimistic outlook comes after India clears import of 20-year-old seaplanes
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:25pm -
newCDSCO to significantly step up audits, inspections of medical-device makers: DCGI
He said companies should therefore be prepared for audits and inspections going forward and that such regulatory action should not come as a surprise
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:25pm -
newTGIIC sells Raidurg land at record ₹264 crore per acre, raises ₹1,386 crore
Strong demand for scarce commercial land near Hyderabad’s technology hub has pushed valuations higher, reflecting sustained investor confidence in the corridor
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:23pm -
newHexaware bets on AI to capture SaaS spending with custom software
The company had launched its ‘Zero license’ enterprise offering earlier this year to help organisations replace bloated SaaS workflows by adding an AI layer on top of existing systems
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:21pm -
newAERA cuts Bengaluru airport UDF to ₹300 for domestic, ₹997 for international passengers
The revised tariff structure will defer recovery of major infrastructure costs until projects are completed, commissioned and available for passenger use
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:17pm -
newSC says MGNREGA a ‘salutary scheme’ as it was neither a freebie nor exploitation
SC notes ‘work’ is a path to achieve an aspiration rather than a fundamental right
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:16pm -
newNifty posts second straight gain but ends week lower; crude, bond yields cap rally
Metal stocks and gains in broader markets offered support, while weak sectoral breadth and geopolitical risks kept investors cautious through Friday
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:15pm -
newLumino Industries to launch ₹700-crore IPO on August 27, fixes price band at ₹78-82 per share
The offer, with a face value of ₹5 per equity share, of the Kolkata-based company comprises a fresh issue up to ₹500 crore and an offer for sale up to ₹200 crore by promoters
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:14pm -
newAtomberg Technologies files DRHP for IPO to raise ₹450 crore through fresh issue
IPO to fund brand building, R&D and debt repayment
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:13pm -
newRBI Board reviews economic situation, risks to outlook at Chennai meeting
Senior RBI officials and Central Board directors attended the meeting, which also reviewed the central bank’s operations, committees and Ombudsman Scheme.
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:13pm -
newCochin Shipyard delivers third ASW shallow water craft ‘Mangrol’ to Indian Navy
Equipped with shallow-water sonars, lightweight torpedoes and indigenous ASW rockets, the vessel is designed for coastal surveillance and underwater operations
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:12pm -
newGovt restricts sale and distribution of chlorpheniramine-phenylephrine combination drugs for young children
The notification states that the move has been taken in the public interest following recommendations from the Drugs Technical Advisory Board
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:11pm -
newTea prices firm ahead of Onam holidays
Orthodox leaf also witnessed strong demand, with 94% of the 2,56,527 kg offered being sold
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:10pm -
newTV ad volumes dip 7% in January-July : TAM AdEx
Advertisers moderated television spending during the period, even as several consumer categories and e-commerce recorded significant increases in promotional activity
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:09pm -
newGST registration for big biz: Centre, States working on uniform documents for faster approvals
Proposal to be placed before the GST Council once agreed to by all states and the Centre
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:08pm -
newH1N1 cases rise, health minister Nadda reviews influenza preparedness
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:08pm -
newIndia, Mauritius expand energy cooperation beyond crude and refined petroleum products
India’s expanding refining capacity and Mauritius’ new policy framework are creating fresh opportunities for cooperation on future energy security and sustainability
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:07pm -
newGovt mulls capex-based subsidy support to add 30 GW Polysilicon manufacturing capacity by 2030
The plans for a subsidy push comes as the world’s third largest renewable energy market aims to have a 30 gigawatt (GW) polysilicon capacity by the end of this decade
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:07pm -
newTwo vessels with 22 Indians on board hijacked off Yemen, Somalia
The Indian crew members aboard both vessels are safe, according to the information available
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:05pm -

NDTV Business

newGold, Silver Scale Over 3-Month Highs As Weak US Dollar Fuels Safe-Haven Rush
Spot gold surged to around $4,600 an ounce, its highest level since May 18, 2026, and remained on track for a third consecutive weekly gain.
- 12 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 11:35pm -
newMadhur Knit Crafts IPO To Open On August 24; Sets Rs 95-100/Share Price Band
Madhur Knit Crafts plans to use Rs 20.85 crore of the proceeds for prepayment or repayment of certain outstanding borrowings and Rs 15.92 crore for working capital requirements.
- 12 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 11:35pm -
newPaytm Board Proposes Pay Hike for CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Ties Variable Salary To Profitability
Sharma's base remuneration remained unchanged since August 19, 2022, with no increments
- 12 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 11:31pm -
newWalmart Expects Over 100-bps Hit In Q3 Sales From Flipkart Shifting Of Big Billion Days Sales
In the second quarter, Walmart, which follows the February-January fiscal calendar, said India remained a key growth driver for Walmart's International Business during the reported quarter.
- 12 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 11:30pm -
newAccel, Two Others Sell Nearly 5% Stake In Amagi Media Labs For Rs 587 Crore
HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company, along with Susquehanna International Group, BofA Securities, Gresham Partners, and University of Notre Dame DU LAC, were among the other entities that acquired shares in the company.
- 12 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 11:23pm -
newParliament Consultative Committee Discusses Regional Air Connectivity Scheme, Other Topics
The committee discussed the next phase of UDAN, reforms in the FTO ecosystem and the transformation of IGRUA.
- 12 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 11:19pm -
new8.7 Crore Indians Neither Studying Nor Working; 88% Tied To Domestic Duties: NITI Aayog
An estimated 8.7 crore Indians are not in education, employment or training, according to NITI Aayog. Nearly 88% of this group is engaged in domestic duties, highlighting a major workforce participation challenge.
- 12 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 11:10pm -
newMcDonald's Colaba Loses Food Licence As Tukaram Mundhe-Led FDA Continues Crackdown In Mumbai
Active pest infestation found as Maharashtra FDA suspends McDonald's Colaba licence
- 12 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 11:00pm -
newJannik Sinner Pulls Out Of US Open After Failing To Recover From Knee Injury
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the US Open after failing to fully recover from a persistent right knee injury.
- 12 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 10:58pm -
new'Dangerous Escalation': UAE, Saudi Arabia, Six Others Warn Israel's 'E1' Plan Threatens Two-State Solution
They also demand that all funding and support for the creation, growth, and entrenchment of illegal settlements be stopped.
- 12 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 10:53pm -
newiPhone Spyware Warnings: How To Verify Apple's Latest Threat Notification
Apple warns targeted iPhone users about sophisticated mercenary spyware attacks and urges them to secure their devices and accounts immediately.
- 12 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 10:49pm -
newIndia Buys Its Most Expensive LNG In Years As War Upends Market
Those are the most expensive LNG cargoes imported into the India since 2022, according to the people who asked not be name because the deals aren't public.
- 12 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 10:49pm -
newPremier League Champions Arsenal Sign Ezri Konsa From Aston Villa
The England international joins Arsenal from Aston Villa in a deal reportedly worth £51 million, plus £4 million in potential add-ons.
- 12 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 10:46pm -
new'Permitted-Unless-Prohibited': PM Modi Details India's Next-Gen Reforms To Sustain Growth Momentum
The prime minister said the world has many concerns regarding growth as resources are getting weaponised, but India is being seen as a bright spot of growth.
- 12 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 10:46pm -
new'Same Bull, Different Bullies': Iran FM Araghchi Mocks US Sanctions, Takes Swipe At Obama
Iran's foreign minister recalls past US pressure campaigns as Washington plans fresh sanctions
- 13 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 10:40pm -

newAI Boom Could Fuel Inflation Instead Of Fighting It In Short Term, Top SNB Official Warns
Artificial intelligence could add to inflationary pressure in the short term as booming investment strains supplies of key components, Swiss National Bank governing board member Petra Tschudin said.
- 13 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 10:22pm -
newNeeraj Chopra Javelin Throw Live Streaming: When, How To Watch Lausanne Diamond League Online In India?
Neeraj Chopra's javelin throw event at the Lausanne Diamond League 2026 is scheduled to begin at 11:52 p.m. IST on Friday.
- 13 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 10:02pm -
newWWE SmackDown Live Streaming: When, Where To Watch CM Punk vs Kevin Owens Championship Match Online?
WWE Friday Night SmackDown will begin at 5:30 a.m. IST on Saturday and can be watched on the Netflix app and website.
- 13 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 10:00pm -
newRapido-Backed Ownly Grabs 10% Of Bengaluru Food Delivery Market, Eyes Entry Into Other Cities
Rapido-backed Ownly is betting on its zero-commission model and lower order values to challenge established food delivery players as it prepares for a multi-city expansion.
- 13 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 9:52pm -
newSkyways Air Services IPO: Rs 174 Crore Raised Via Anchor Book; GMP Spikes To Rs 50
The Skyways Air Services IPO has a total issue size of Rs 582.8 crore.
- 13 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 9:47pm -

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

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

Moneycontrol

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

Reuters India

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

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

Live Mint - Money

new₹30 lakh salary, no ITR filed, ₹3.74 lakh penalty: Why this employee won against the income tax department?
ITAT Delhi overturned a ₹3.74 lakh penalty on a salaried employee who earned ₹30 lakh salary , as the delay in ITR filing was due to procedural lapses, not intent to under-report. Details here.
- 1 hour ago 22 Aug 26, 10:14am -
newDebt repayment getting difficult? Why speaking to your lender early can help protect your credit score
Struggling with loan repayments? Learn how early communication with lenders, debt prioritisation, spending control and restructuring options can help borrowers manage EMIs, reduce financial stress and protect their credit profile from further damage.
- 2 hours ago 22 Aug 26, 9:36am -
newShould couples buy separate term insurance plans? Experts explain the pros, cons and key considerations
Should spouses buy separate term insurance plans? Experts explain how couples can assess income, household contributions, liabilities, dependants and future goals to determine suitable life insurance cover and avoid financial protection gaps for their families.
- 2 hours ago 22 Aug 26, 9:18am -
newHow a mutual fund’s AUM impacts returns: Should investors worry when it grows too large?
A large-cap fund may be able to handle a large AUM. But, for a mid- or small-cap fund, a large AUM can lead to higher diversification or higher cash levels, which can impact the scheme’s returns.
- 2 hours ago 22 Aug 26, 9:00am -
newPassive investing gains ground: What’s driving the shift to index funds and ETFs?
Passive funds generally have lower expense ratios because the fund manager is not actively selecting stocks. Over a long investment period, even a small difference in annual cost can make a meaningful difference to the final corpus.
- 2 hours ago 22 Aug 26, 9:00am -
newRBI announces SGB premature redemption calendar for 2026-27: Check all 32 eligible gold bond tranches
The RBI has released the SGB premature redemption calendar for October 2026 to March 2027, covering 32 eligible tranches. Investors should check their SGB series and submit redemption requests within the specified window to exit before maturity.
- 3 hours ago 22 Aug 26, 8:44am -
newOver 6.5 crore returns filed so far; income tax department urges taxpayers to file ITR-3, 4, 5 and 7 before August 31
Income tax department has urged taxpayers to file their ITR before the August 31 deadline. Here's who should file by that due date and which return form is meant for you.
- 3 hours ago 22 Aug 26, 8:43am -
newLandowner faced ₹3.41 crore tax on a ₹6.82 crore sale he never made; ITAT Ahmedabad deletes addition
An Ahmedabad landowner faced a ₹3.41 crore tax addition after his co-owned land was allegedly sold for ₹6.82 crore using forged signatures and a fake power of attorney.
- 3 hours ago 22 Aug 26, 8:12am -
newOver 2 crore Aadhaar biometric updates for school children completed: Here's how to do it for free till 30 September
UIDAI has completed over 2 crore Aadhaar biometric updates for school children under a nationwide drive. With the process currently free for eligible children, parents should know when the update is required, why it matters and how to complete it before the deadline.
- 4 hours ago 22 Aug 26, 7:31am -
newPresumptive taxation: Earning side income from mobile apps? Why Section 44ADA could slash your tax burden
For self-employed individuals in India, handling tax compliance and maintaining financial records can be complicated. Presumptive taxation offers a simpler alternative for eligible small businesses and professionals.
- 12 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 10:51pm -
newCan your ₹4.5 crore corpus generate ₹4 lakh a month? Decoding the retirement math
Investing the corpus in a mutual fund and setting up a systematic withdrawal plan (SWP) reduces the tax burden and creates a steady income.
- 13 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 10:28pm -
new₹85.93 lakh demonetisation-era cash deposits: Tribunal asks Haryana taxpayer to plant 500 trees for ‘one more chance’
A Haryana man, whose declared income was ₹1.79 lakh, faces an income addition of ₹11.22 crore. A tax tribunal offers a final chance to contest this by planting 500 trees or paying the cost within a month.
- 13 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 10:05pm -
newAxis Credit Card rules change next week: These new charges and reward rules take effect from this date
Axis Bank will revise several credit card rules from August 28, including higher DCC charges, a new late fee slab, changes to payment settlement and restrictions on reward points.
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:33pm -
new‘Self-deprivation isn't a business model’: Startup founder urges entrepreneurs to pay themselves, bootstrapped or funded
Naturally Yours founder Vinod C. stresses the importance of paying oneself a modest salary while building a startup. He argues that financial self-punishment is unsustainable and encourages founders to manage personal expenses realistically to avoid burnout and maintain long-term commitment.
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:07pm -
newHow much will ₹5 lakh grow in a 444-day special FD? Top PSU bank fixed deposit rates and returns compared
Here is how the top public sector banks stack up for a ₹5 lakh investment based on current interest rates and quarterly compounding.
- 16 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 6:53pm -

newSenior citizen benefits: India vs other nations; pension support, long-term care insurance and more
Turning 60 in India offers seniors financial benefits, including higher interest rates, tax concessions, and discounts. While the government support is limited compared to other countries, it provides valuable assistance.
- 17 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 6:40pm -
newBuilder delivers defective house: Can homebuyers claim repair costs and compensation?
A Kerala consumer commission has ordered a builder to pay ₹25 lakh to a homebuyer after finding serious construction defects and inferior materials. The amount includes ₹20 lakh for repairs and damages, ₹5 lakh compensation and ₹25,000 litigation costs.
- 17 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 6:37pm -
newThe real cost of financial ignorance: 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' author Robert Kiyosaki explains 'what is expensive'
Robert Kiyosaki emphasises the high cost of financial ignorance, advocating for the pursuit of knowledge over merely focusing on the costs of education. After attending expensive educational programmes, he reflects on the value of ongoing learning to make better financial decisions.
- 17 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 6:09pm -
newIPO rush ahead: What should retail investors watch out for? DSP's Jay Kothari explains
Jay Kothari warns investors not to be misled by extraordinary market returns and emphasizes the need for proper research and patience.
- 19 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 4:35pm -
newHigher interest, tax breaks and discounts: Financial benefits senior citizens can avail in India
Turning 60 in India signifies the end of active earning but opens the door to financial benefits including higher interest rates, tax concessions and discounts on travel and utilities. All of these financial benefits ease day-to-day spending.
- 19 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 4:17pm -
newYour child wants a career reset? Here's a 3-step strategy to support the transition without derailing your finances
Priya Sunder, co-founder and director at PeakAlpha Investments, said a child's exact career choice cannot be predicted 15 years in advance. She, therefore, advised that a portfolio be structured based on present value, adjusted for education-specific inflation.
- 20 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 3:21pm -
newIncorrect personal data or a duplicate entry in your credit report? Do this before it hurts your future loan prospects
Your credit report is crucial for loan applications, as discrepancies can harm your credit score and loan approval chances. Here's what you must do the moment you spot a discrepancy.
- 20 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 3:06pm -
newBusinessman gets ₹23L via RTGS, bank freezes his account over income mismatch; HC rules in his favour — here's why
A businessman received ₹23 lakh via RTGS but had his account frozen by the bank due to an income mismatch. The Allahabad High Court ruled in his favor, ordering the bank to pay ₹50,000 in compensation. Here's what happened.
- 21 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 2:10pm -
newWhy risk is becoming more distributed across India’s lending ecosystem
India’s lending ecosystem is becoming more interconnected as banks, NBFCs and fintechs take on specialised roles. This shift is distributing lending risk while making data sharing, technology and coordination increasingly important.
- 21 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 1:53pm -
newF&O losses hit young traders hardest: 89% of investors under 30 lost money in FY26, most were from low-income groups
A recent Sebi study reveals that young traders, aged under 30, now represent 43% of individual traders but face high losses, with 89% incurring losses in FY26. Details here.
- 23 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 12:44pm -
newEPFO: Are you sure your existing PF account is getting interest money? Know when it stops
EPFO has clarified when an EPF account becomes inoperative and stops earning interest. Here are four retirement‑age examples, key rules and practical steps members should know to manage old balances.
- 24 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 11:33am -
Selling your old phone, furniture or jewellery? Know when you have to pay tax and what counts as ‘personal effects’
Profits from selling an asset is generally subject to income tax, but there are certain exceptions which are categorised as ‘personal effects’ by the income tax department. Here's when you have to pay tax and when the sale of an item is exempt from tax.
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 10:24am -
Gold, silver prices today, 21 August: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata
Gold and silver prices today, 21 August: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities, along with MCX market updates.
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 9:38am -
Turning 60? These financial benefits can cushion your retirement
Senior citizens in India get higher interest rates, tax concessions and discounts on travel and utilities—but with retirement largely self-funded, building a sufficient corpus remains crucial.
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 9:00am -
India market is going to act like an AI-hedge: DSP’s Jay Kothari
India has lagged global markets amid the AI boom. DSP’s Jay Kothari explains why that underperformance could reverse, where investors should look and how to approach the coming IPO wave.
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 9:00am -
Can a govt employee switch pension scheme after accepting retirement benefits? SC clarifies
The Supreme Court ruled that a retired employee cannot switch pension schemes after accepting benefits. This arose from a case where a retired professor sought GPF coverage after being under CPF. Details of the full case here.
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 8:32am -
8th Pay Commission: Can government amend ToR to cover pension revision for pre-2026 retirees?
The 8th Pay Commission’s Terms of Reference could be amended to include pension revision for retirees who retired before 1 January 2026. While the Centre has yet to announce any change, historical precedents show that the ToRs of earlier Pay Commissions have been amended and improved when required.
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 8:17am -
Only two consumption funds gave over 10% SIP returns in 3 years, while one scheme posted less than 1%: Here's why
Consumption funds have delivered widely different returns over the past three years, despite focusing on the same broad theme. Find out what drove this divergence, the role of stock selection, key sectors, and the risks investors should consider.
- 1 day ago 20 Aug 26, 11:18pm -
Bitcoin and Dogecoin emerge as India's favourite crypto duo: New study reveals how age shapes investing preference
Bitcoin and Dogecoin have emerged as the most popular crypto pairing among Indian investors across age groups, according to a report. While younger investors are driving new participation, older investors display stronger buying conviction and greater portfolio diversification.
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 10:50pm -
Joint FCNR (B) accounts for NRIs: Eligibility, mode of operations and key rules explained
NRIs are permitted to open and maintain FCNR(B) accounts jointly with eligible resident relatives, subject to certain conditions.
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 10:27pm -

Live Mint - Companies

newiPhone-maker Apple cuts over 200 jobs across Siri, Vision Pro teams to focus on new devices, AI: Details
Apple is cutting jobs across teams working on Siri and Vision Pro as it shifts resources towards AI and future products. The restructuring includes changes to Siri development, Vision Pro gaming and immersive video, while Apple plans to retain both products.
- 3 hours ago 22 Aug 26, 7:55am -
newToneTag wants to make India’s ubiquitous soundbox more than a payment alert
The Bengaluru company is betting its soundbox technology can evolve into a banking interface—and eventually a route to credit—as India’s merchant-payment economics face a potential reset.
- 4 hours ago 22 Aug 26, 7:00am -
newAmara Raja bets on in-house battery tech, global talent after China deal stalls
The company had announced a partnership with Gotion in June 2024 to license lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology. LFP and NMC are two cathode chemistries for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs) and storage systems.
- 5 hours ago 22 Aug 26, 6:00am -
newTikTok agrees to $400 million US childrens privacy settlement
USA-TIKTOK-PRIVACY:TikTok agrees to $400 million US children's privacy settlement
- 9 hours ago 22 Aug 26, 2:21am -
newNewsom Prefers Paramount-Warner Settlement ‘If It’s a Good Deal’
California Governor Gavin Newsom said he would prefer a settlement of the state attorney general’s lawsuit opposing Paramount Skydance Corp.’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. “if it’s a good deal.”
- 10 hours ago 22 Aug 26, 1:38am -
newKen Griffin's Citadel sheds over $4 billion of Situational Awareness' bets
Situational, an AI-focused ‌hedge fund run by former OpenAI researcher Aschenbrenner, sold the bulk of its stock bets to Citadel last month after heavy losses in its tech holdings forced it to unwind most of its public equities portfolio
- 12 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 10:55pm -
newHomeFirst Finance is funding ESG-rated homes, hopes it will attract sustainable capital
HomeFirst Finance is extending its ESG push to individual homes, co-developing green certification standards with IFC and onboarding over 600 such homes to attract sustainable capital.
- 14 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:55pm -
newHarry Potter, Hello Kitty merchandise now in minutes: MINISO now on Swiggy Instamart
For Instamart, the integration of MINISO is a calculated step in its broader expansion into non-grocery categories, joining electronics, beauty, and toys.
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 7:47pm -
newDelhi HC questions its jurisdiction in HUL-Beco ad row
The question of jurisdiction arose when senior counsel appearing for Beco argued that HUL’s principal place of business and the identified physical advertisement are in Mumbai.
- 16 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 7:14pm -
newTesla to recall 2.98 million China-made, imported EVs, to fix software in China
Tesla will recall 2.98 million China-made and imported Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X vehicles
- 18 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 5:09pm -
newWhat are Firebase scams? Why India asked Google to take down fake banking sites
India is cracking down on scams abusing Google's Firebase to host fake banking sites and malware. I4C ordered at least 57 Firebase websites and databases taken down in August after they were used to steal credit card details, OTPs and other data from victims’ phones.
- 18 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 4:53pm -
new'Smallest wearable on the market': Deepinder Goyal says Temple is now less than half its earlier size, pre-orders soon
Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal said Temple, his experimental wearable, is now less than half its earlier size and claims it is the smallest wearable on the market by volume. Pre-orders for a limited edition will open soon, with shipping expected by end-2026.
- 20 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 3:42pm -
newTCS denies employee surveillance: What is the laptop monitoring row about?
TCS has denied reports that it is tracking individual employee activity through a Digital User Experience Monitoring tool on company laptops. The company said its tools monitor macro-level network performance for security, availability and improved digital experience.
- 20 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 3:03pm -
newIndia to give Canada's Fairfax two years to consolidate holdings for IDBI Bank deal
A long-delayed sale of a majority stake in IDBI Bank, held by the government and Life Insurance Corp of India, is in its final stages
- 21 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 2:44pm -
newSaint-Gobain’s India CEO wants to change how Indians build homes and offices, using gypsum boards and glass wool
The company is promoting consumer adoption of newer construction techniques that are more expensive but can offer greater cost savings over the years.
- 21 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 1:51pm -

newTCS reacts to reports of 'installing monitoring software on employee laptops' - Full text of IT giant's statement
Tata Consultancy Services rejected claims of deploying a Digital User Experience Monitoring tool on employee laptops. The tech giant dismissed tracking allegations as baseless and inaccurate.
- 22 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 1:02pm -
newIndiGo's website faces technical disruption, users unable to book flights for second time in a week
India’s largest airline, IndiGo, faced another technical disruption on Friday, with passengers reporting difficulties booking flights and encountering a “no data available” message. It was the second outage affecting the carrier this week.
- 22 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 12:53pm -
"India has already waited far too long": Elon Musk renews support for Starlink launch
Elon Musk, the billionaire founder of SpaceX, on Friday promoted Starlink’s satellite internet as a potential solution for bringing connectivity to underserved regions of India, especially rural areas.
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 10:58am -
JSW Steel aims to eliminate iron ore imports as domestic supply improves
JSW Steel, India’s largest iron ore importer, plans to phase out imports as new domestic mines and logistics infrastructure come online, shielding its costs from global price shocks.
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 10:52am -
Colgate India appoints Manish Anandani as new CEO in surprise top-level reshuffle
Colgate-Palmolive India names former executive Manish Anandani as MD and CEO, replacing Prabha Narasimhan, who moves to an APAC marketing role after four years at the helm.
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 10:37am -
Acer wants to be more than a PC brand. Can ‘House of Acer’ crack India’s crowded consumer market?
The PC maker first introduced small appliances during the pandemic. Since then, it has expanded into large appliances and set up subsidiaries to sell luggage and device repair services.
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 10:00am -
Colgate Palmolive India: Meet Manish Anandani, set to replace Prabha Narasimhan as MD & CEO
In a major rejig, Manish Anandani will replace Prabha Narasimhan as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Colgate-Palmolive India.
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 9:35am -
After Ather's gain, Hero's electric CV bet begins to scale
Hero MotoCorp's Euler Motors bet is scaling fast, with sales and revenue more than doubling since the two-wheeler giant became its largest shareholder.
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 6:00am -
IT firms rethink employee pyramids as automation reshapes economics
Since the start of FY27, seven of India's 10 largest IT services firms have announced changes to their organizational structures.
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 6:00am -
Unitree’s Humanoids Have a Long March to Usefulness
Fresh off a blockbuster public markets debut, Unitree Robotics’ founder Wang Xingxing conceded that his company still hasn’t figured out how to make humanoids truly useful.
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 12:21am -
D.E. Shaw owns more than $1 billion stake in Sysco, sources say
SYSCO-DESHAW/ (PIX):D.E. Shaw owns more than $1 billion stake in Sysco, sources say
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 12:14am -
HDFC Bank raises $1.75 billion as FCNR(B) window nears closure
HDFC Bank raises $500 million through three-year notes and $1.25 billion through five-year bonds as banks step up foreign-currency fundraising
- 1 day ago 20 Aug 26, 11:49pm -
Meta defends child safety record as lawsuits accuse it of harming young users
The company is facing a series of lawsuits, including a case in a California federal court in which four states are seeking billions of dollars in damages and changes to the way Meta operates its platforms.
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 8:36pm -
Evergrande’s Hui Ka Yan jailed for life: Inside the rise & fall of China’s once-richest man—how much is his net worth?
Hui Ka Yan, founder of Evergrande and once China's richest man, was sentenced to life in prison for fraud and embezzlement. The Shenzhen court fined him CNY 8.82 billion, marking a significant fall from grace. Evergrande has been facing financial collapse since 2021.
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 8:14pm -
Wyndham targets 200 India hotels by 2028 as smaller cities drive growth
Wyndham, which reported global annual revenue of $1.24 billion in 2025, plans to expand in India through organic growth and strategic alliances, while evaluating, for the first time, opportunities in hotel management and potential acquisitions.
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 6:43pm -
Taxing the tokens? Raghuram Rajan flags AI job loss risks, moots strategy to level field for human workers
According to Raghuram Rajan, the biggest obstacle to wider adoption at present is not AI's capabilities but the difficulty of integrating them into existing workflows. He says the outlook for workers is not entirely bleak.
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 5:44pm -
IndiGo’s new CEO Willie Walsh flags A350 induction as vital for international growth
IndiGo has firm orders for 60 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, with deliveries scheduled from next year.
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 5:42pm -
China's humanoid industry chasing ‘ChatGPT moment’ by 2028 — Unitree CEO says AI robots 80% successful at tasks
Unitree CEO Wang Xingxing said, “We are marching towards a 'ChatGPT moment' in embodied intelligence.”
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 5:41pm -
Alibaba’s profit dives 75% after amping up AI spending, shares fell 3%
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s profit plunged more than 75% after China’s e-commerce leader ratcheted up AI spending while grappling with a broad Chinese consumption slowdown.
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 5:34pm -
Ola launches ‘introductory offer’ for home inverter Shakti Gen2 — Check discounted pricing here
Ola Electric has launched a special offer for the Shakti Gen2 home inverter. The device, available in 3 kW and 6 kW variants, will be offered at discounted price for early buyers.
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 3:08pm -

Google: India Business News

newThe Sleeping Giant Gets Restless - Forex Factory
The Sleeping Giant Gets Restless Forex FactoryBond sell-off: Why government bond yields soared – and why it matters The World Economic ForumOpinion | America Is About to Get More Expensive The New York TimesUS borrowing costs rise as attempts to ease rates prove short-lived BBCFrom Tokyo to London to Washington, debt is in the doghouse J.P. Morgan Private Bank
- 9 hours ago 22 Aug 26, 2:33am -
newGold prices surge more than 5% for the week as dollar slides amid bond sell-off - Investing.com India
Gold prices surge more than 5% for the week as dollar slides amid bond sell-off Investing.com IndiaGold surges over 3% as US Treasury announcement hurts yields, dollar ReutersGold, Silver Rate Highlights: Gold eyes third straight weekly gain as weaker dollar supports prices; silver remains flat The Times of IndiaIs Gold Back? Fiscal Risks and ETF Demand Fuel the Rebound Investing.com IndiaGold rallies to 3-month high on weaker dollar, bullish technicals TradingView
- 10 hours ago 22 Aug 26, 1:44am -
newBessent's bond gambit aimed at calming markets is instead stirring inflation worries - Forex Factory
Bessent's bond gambit aimed at calming markets is instead stirring inflation worries Forex FactoryTreasury doubles debt buybacks as Bessent moves to steady bond market CNBCMorning Bid: So much for the Bessent bid ReutersBessent’s Bond Maneuvers Giving Global Debasement Trade New Life Bloomberg.comAsian shares are mixed following Wall Street losses as US Treasury's moves fail to calm markets The New Indian Express
- 11 hours ago 22 Aug 26, 12:10am -
newGold, Silver Scale Over 3-Month Highs As Weak US Dollar Fuels Safe-Haven Rush - NDTV Profit
Gold, Silver Scale Over 3-Month Highs As Weak US Dollar Fuels Safe-Haven Rush NDTV ProfitSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 12 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 11:35pm -
newFIIs near historical lows: Jio BlackRock flags potential contrarian setup for Indian equities - The Economic Times
FIIs near historical lows: Jio BlackRock flags potential contrarian setup for Indian equities The Economic TimesFIIs pour Rs 6,535 crore into Indian financial stocks. What else are they buying this month? The Economic TimesFPIs flock to financials, extend buying spree in IT sector in early August RediffFII flows return as India sees early signs of foreign investor sentiment turnaround FirstpostMC Exclusive: Vikas Kheman says FIIs Have Ebbed. What Happens When DIIs and FIIs Buy Togeth…
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:44pm -
newRarest Luxury Car At The Price Of Mahindra XUV 7XO - MotorOctane
Rarest Luxury Car At The Price Of Mahindra XUV 7XO MotorOctane
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:37pm -
newApple May Expand India Manufacturing Beyond iPhones: Union Minister - NDTV
Apple May Expand India Manufacturing Beyond iPhones: Union Minister NDTVGovt notifies mobile phone manufacturing scheme; extra incentives for Indian brands The HinduApple may widen India manufacturing beyond iPhones, Ashwini Vaishnaw hints Telegraph IndiaGovt notifies Rs 62,500-crore mobile scheme, expects Apple to expand India manufacturing beyond iPhones ThePrintApple expected to expand manufacturing beyond iPhones: Govt The Times of India
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:34pm -
newPoetic justice: Bombay HC refuses urgent relief to restaurant against FDA action over analogue paneer - Bar and Bench
Poetic justice: Bombay HC refuses urgent relief to restaurant against FDA action over analogue paneer Bar and Bench'You need to suffer': HC denies relief to Thane eatery against FDA action RediffSuffer For Sometime Like You Made Customers Suffer By Serving 'Analogue Paneer': Bombay High Court Denies ... Live LawYou need to suffer: Bombay HC refuses relief to Thane eatery serving fake paneer India Today'Suffer first; poetic justice': What Bombay HC said while denying relief to restaur…
- 15 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 8:32pm -
newUpdated KTM 390 Adventure Reach Showrooms - Gets New Graphics - RushLane
Updated KTM 390 Adventure Reach Showrooms - Gets New Graphics RushLane
- 17 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 5:57pm -
newIndia reports 29 FDI investments worth Rs 4,895.65 crore under revised land-border rules - Moneycontrol.com
India reports 29 FDI investments worth Rs 4,895.65 crore under revised land-border rules Moneycontrol.comFDI push: ₹4,896 cr across 29 projects; India allows 10% Chinese stake The HinduGovernment to amend investment treaty to woo global players The Times of India10 per cent Chinese stake rule yields result, 29 FDI proposals worth Rs 5,000 crore reported: Official The New Indian ExpressIndia receives Rs 4,895 crore FDI after easing rules for neighbouring countries India Today
- 17 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 5:51pm -
newIndian rupee futures open interest balloons on arbitrage trades, likely intervention - Reuters
Indian rupee futures open interest balloons on arbitrage trades, likely intervention ReutersRupee settles on flat note, 3 paise higher at 95.71 against U.S. dollar The HinduDollar At Rs 95: Is Weaker Rupee A Temporary Shock Or The New Normal? NDTVRupee Rebounds From 3-Week Low Amid RBI Dollar Sales and Lower US Yields Support Investing.com IndiaRupee down 1 paisa at 95.74 against US dollar Rediff
- 17 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 5:49pm -
newOil Bulls Take Control as Iran Deal Collapses and Hormuz Stays Restricted - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
Oil Bulls Take Control as Iran Deal Collapses and Hormuz Stays Restricted Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comMiddle East oil squeeze: How much crude is actually flowing through Hormuz The Times of IndiaOil prices post weekly surge on Hormuz impasse, Brent now up 12% over two weeks Investing.com IndiaOil set for second weekly rise as unsettled US-Iran war crimps supply The Economic TimesMCX Crude oil September is expected to find support near Rs 8100 and rise towards Rs 8500 level -…
- 18 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 5:30pm -
newACE Robotics chairman says robot brains will have 'ChatGPT moment' by end of 2027 - Reuters
ACE Robotics chairman says robot brains will have 'ChatGPT moment' by end of 2027 ReutersWorld’s top humanoid robot maker surges in blockbuster market debut in China CNNChinese humanoid robots' biggest obstacle: Humans are still (mostly) better CNBCChinese Firm's Robot Beats Usain Bolt's Record On Camera, Internet Surprised NDTVChina's robot dominance questioned as US bans imports amid AI race, Unitree IPO soars ET CIO
- 19 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 4:30pm -
newMultibaggers: 12 stocks with profit margins above 10% for 8 straight quarters. Do you own any? - The Economic Times
Multibaggers: 12 stocks with profit margins above 10% for 8 straight quarters. Do you own any? The Economic Times
- 19 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 3:53pm -
newStock Market Close: Sensex settles flat, Nifty ends at 24,252; IT, FMCG, auto shares weigh - Business Standard
Stock Market Close: Sensex settles flat, Nifty ends at 24,252; IT, FMCG, auto shares weigh Business StandardStock markets end flat as elevated crude oil prices cap gains The HinduSensex, Nifty trade marginally higher in early trade amid elevated crude prices, weak US markets Telegraph IndiaSensex, Nifty open cautiously higher, lose early gains amid rising crude prices bfsi.economictimes.indiatimes.comMarket wrap: Kotak Mahindra Bank, Power Grid, Maruti Suzuki, Trent top gainers and l…
- 19 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 3:51pm -

newBengaluru airport to introduce User Development Fee for arriving passengers from September 1; UDF cut for... - Moneycontrol.com
Bengaluru airport to introduce User Development Fee for arriving passengers from September 1; UDF cut for... Moneycontrol.comUser Development Fee reduced at Bengaluru’s KIA, but arriving passengers will also have to pay The HinduAERA slashes Bengaluru airport fee to Rs 300 for domestic, Rs 997 for international flyers The Times of IndiaFrom Sept 1, flyers landing at KIA Bengaluru have to pay user development fee The New Indian ExpressFlying out of Bengaluru gets cheaper, but arriva…
- 19 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 3:47pm -
newGenesis reveals a living room with 657 HP - the GV90 is ditching premium for true aristocracy - ArenaEV - ArenaEV
Genesis reveals a living room with 657 HP - the GV90 is ditching premium for true aristocracy - ArenaEV ArenaEVGenesis GV90 Revealed With Coach Doors, Roof Airbag: Tech That Rivals Maybach EQS SUV? NDTVStep Inside the Genesis GV90 and GV90 Neolun Design Reveal Hyundai Motor GroupView Interior Photos of the 2027 Genesis GV90 Car and DriverGenesis reveals flagship GV90 EV as its most luxurious model yet Autocar India
- 20 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 3:12pm -
newMahindra August 2026 SUV Discounts - Up To Rs. 1.25 Lakh - Gaadiwaadi.com
Mahindra August 2026 SUV Discounts - Up To Rs. 1.25 Lakh Gaadiwaadi.com
- 21 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 2:29pm -
newIndia orders removal of Google Firebase accounts after spotting scam pattern - Reuters
India orders removal of Google Firebase accounts after spotting scam pattern ReutersGovernment orders Google to shut down hundreds of Firebase accounts after finding pattern of the service being misused by criminals The Times of IndiaIndia orders removal of Google Firebase accounts used in online scams targeting bank customers Telegraph IndiaIndia orders Google to remove Firebase links used in cyber scams Indian Television Dot ComIndia Targets Google Platform For Scams Deccan Chro…
- 22 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 1:45pm -
newBMW X1 LWB launched in India at Rs 49.90 lakh - Team-BHP
BMW X1 LWB launched in India at Rs 49.90 lakh Team-BHPBMW X1 LWB sDrive18Li M Sport On Road Price (Petrol), Features & Specs, Images CarDekhoBMW launches X1 Long Wheelbase at Rs 49.9 lakh, targets first-time luxury buyers Telegraph IndiaX1 LWB Rear Power Window Switches Image, X1 LWB Photos in India CarWaleBMW X1 LWB vs rivals: Price and specifications compared Autocar India
- 22 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 1:12pm -
newIndia set to approve $1.2 billion incentive plan to make building equipment, sources say - Reuters
India set to approve $1.2 billion incentive plan to make building equipment, sources say ReutersIndia Plans $1.2 Billion Incentive Package To Cut China Reliance On Tunnel Boring Machines: Report SwarajyaIndia plans $1.2 billion manufacturing push to reduce China machinery dependence India TodayIndia plans $1.2 billion incentive scheme to boost construction equipment manufacturing FirstpostIndia Targets China Dependence With $1.2 Billion Bet On Heavy Equipment outlookbusiness.com
- 23 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 12:38pm -
newAugmont Enterprises IPO fully subscribed on Day 1: Check price band, business model & more - Upstox
Augmont Enterprises IPO fully subscribed on Day 1: Check price band, business model & more UpstoxAugmont Enterprises raises Rs 246.29 crore from anchor investors ahead of IPO The Economic TimesAugmont Enterprises IPO opens today at ₹750-788 BusinessLineAugmont Enterprises IPO to Open on August 21, 2026; Check Price Band, Issue Size and Key Details GrowwSubscribe for Augmont Enterprises Ltd IPO; Anand Rathi Moneycontrol.com
- 23 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 12:20pm -
newYamaha Sales Breakup July 2026 - RayZR, R15, MT15, FZ, Fascino, XSR, Aerox, EC06 - RushLane
Yamaha Sales Breakup July 2026 - RayZR, R15, MT15, FZ, Fascino, XSR, Aerox, EC06 RushLane
- 24 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 11:42am -
newTata Cars, SUVs Get Price Hike From Sep 2026 - Up To Rs 25,000 - RushLane
Tata Cars, SUVs Get Price Hike From Sep 2026 - Up To Rs 25,000 RushLaneHyundai to hike prices from September 2026 Autocar IndiaTata Motors Announces Price Increase From September 2026 CarWaleTata Motors Passenger Vehicles to hike prices by up to Rs 25,000 from September 1 Telegraph IndiaHyundai Motor India to Hike Vehicle Prices | Autoline Industries Wins New Tata Motors Order | Top Buzzing Stocks Today Equitymaster
- 24 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 11:42am -
newFacelift Maruti Baleno Spied Up Close Ahead Of 5th Sep Launch - RushLane
Facelift Maruti Baleno Spied Up Close Ahead Of 5th Sep Launch RushLaneEXCLUSIVE! Maruti Baleno Facelift to be Offered with CNG-AMT Combination CarWaleMaruti Suzuki Baleno facelift spied testing ahead of September 5 launch HT Auto2026 Maruti Baleno Facelift Launch Confirmed! Check Out The Expected Changes And Launch Date Here… ZigWheels.com2026 Maruti Suzuki Baleno Facelift To Get 3-cylinder Petrol Engine V3Cars
- 24 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 11:21am -
newWhy Elon Musk Thinks India Needs Starlink Despite 1 Billion Internet Subscriptions - NDTV
Why Elon Musk Thinks India Needs Starlink Despite 1 Billion Internet Subscriptions NDTV'Starlink would help the least served in India, especially in rural areas': Elon Musk The Times of IndiaStarlink can help underserved rural India, says Elon Musk Telegraph IndiaElon Musk courts India again for Starlink launch after approval snub, report says he has reapplied India TodayCan Elon Musk's Starlink Pass India's National Security Test? | Spotlight Firstpost
- 24 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 11:19am -
Strikes in the Gulf changing rules behind India’s big-money bets - The Economic Times
Strikes in the Gulf changing rules behind India’s big-money bets The Economic TimesConviction Over Cycles: Steadview's Playbook for the Next Decade of Private Investing in India VCCircleIndia’s next private equity wave: What global investors need to know in 2026 and beyond Fortune IndiaAre FDs, gold, property losing their edge? Here’s what Indians are exploring next India TodayFollowing smart money: Where are India’s top investors betting next? The Economic Times
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 10:51am -
US debt tops $40 trillion: Chris Wood flags the 5% trigger that could rattle stock market - The Economic Times
US debt tops $40 trillion: Chris Wood flags the 5% trigger that could rattle stock market The Economic TimesUS debt has hit $40tn - Will that be a wake-up call? BBCBessent says there's a 'very good chance' U.S. budget deficit under Trump has peaked CNBC‘Starve the beast’? The $40tn cost of Republicans’ false promises to cut spending The GuardianUS debt crosses $40 trillion threshold after doubling under Trump and Biden Reuters
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 10:37am -
Tempsens Instruments IPO subscribed over 21x on Day 2; GMP soars to 90% - Moneycontrol.com
Tempsens Instruments IPO subscribed over 21x on Day 2; GMP soars to 90% Moneycontrol.comTempsens Instruments IPO GMP Today: GMP Rises to ₹277; Estimated Listing Gain Hits 92% India InfolineTempsens Instruments IPO Day 2: Subscription jumps to 21.65x; NII bids cross 52x Zee BusinessTempsens Instruments (India) IPO subscribed 21.65 times Business StandardTempsens Instruments targets growth through exports, capacity expansion and new products CNBC TV18
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 10:33am -
Urban Company shares rise 6% as UBS initiates 'Buy'; sees 'Blinkit moment' for home services - Moneycontrol.com
Urban Company shares rise 6% as UBS initiates 'Buy'; sees 'Blinkit moment' for home services Moneycontrol.comWhy Urban Company Share Price is Rising EquitymasterAccel India IV offloads 1.3 pc stake in Urban Company The Economic TimesUrban Company Rises 3.12%: Price Action and Key Levels for URBANCO.NS - Social Sentiment vinanet.vnPrice Action | Urban Company gains 5% after UBS initiates coverage with 'buy'; Shanthi Gears jumps 14% after Tube Investments raises stake TradingView
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 10:28am -
TCS denies employee laptop surveillance reports after monitoring tool claims spark workplace privacy conc - The Times of India
TCS denies employee laptop surveillance reports after monitoring tool claims spark workplace privacy conc The Times of IndiaTCS deploys laptop monitoring tool for employees, sparking fresh questions over workplace surveillance The Times of IndiaIs TCS tracking employee laptops? What TCS says, explained in 5 points India TodayTCS laptop monitoring tool raises questions over security, employee surveillance Moneycontrol.comTCS deploys monitoring tool on laptops used by nearly 6 lakh emp…
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 10:28am -
Balrampur Chini, Shree Renuka Sugars, EID Parry: Sugar stocks tumble up to 6%; here is why - Upstox
Balrampur Chini, Shree Renuka Sugars, EID Parry: Sugar stocks tumble up to 6%; here is why UpstoxSugar output may dip 11% from initial estimate: Government The Times of IndiaSugar shock: Price spike bites into Bengal's sweet trade, puts pressure on pockets Telegraph IndiaSugar shock in India: Why the world's biggest producer is turning importer Moneycontrol.comWhy ethanol diversion is not to blame for soaring sugar prices The Indian Express
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 9:59am -
Indian-origin CEO who fired 900 on Zoom faces legal hurdle to get job back - The Indian Express
Indian-origin CEO who fired 900 on Zoom faces legal hurdle to get job back The Indian ExpressCEO Who Allegedly Called Staff ‘Monkeys’ Is Being Sued By His Company ForbesThe CEO who fired 900 people on Zoom just before Christmas wants his job back CNNDoom! Board lowers the boom on Indian-American CEO who fired 900 employees over Zoom The Times of IndiaBetter Home Finance Announces Adoption of Limited-Duration Shareholder Rights Plan marketscreener.com
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 9:49am -
Colgate-Palmolive India names Manish Anandani as MD and CEO, Prabha Narasimhan to take APAC marketing role - Storyboard18
Colgate-Palmolive India names Manish Anandani as MD and CEO, Prabha Narasimhan to take APAC marketing role Storyboard18Manish Anandani appointed Colgate India CEO; Prabha Narasimhan elevated to Asia-Pacific role ETHRWorld.comManish Anandani returns to Colgate-Palmolive as India CEO, succeeding Prabha Narasimhan People Matters - HR NewsColgate-Palmolive elevates Prabha Narasimhan to EVP - Marketing, Asia-Pacific and announces Manish Anandani as new MD & CEO for India TheWire.inColgate…
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 9:21am -
2027 Mahindra Vision S Sub 4m SUV Spied In Kaza - Diesel Variant? - RushLane
2027 Mahindra Vision S Sub 4m SUV Spied In Kaza - Diesel Variant? RushLane4 Confirmed Mahindra SUVs Heading to India by Early 2027 CarLeloMahindra Vision S prototype spotted in Spiti Valley, likely to get a diesel engine option HT AutoTop 5 SUVs Launching In India This Diwali MotorOctane10 New SUVs Launching In 3 Months: MG Hector Hawk To Kia Sorento Cartoq
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 9:14am -
Japan headline inflation rate hits highest this year as energy prices bite - Forex Factory
Japan headline inflation rate hits highest this year as energy prices bite Forex FactorySee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 8:53am -
CAS manipulation: SEBI's swift ban on JPMorgan unit seen as warning to traders - Moneycontrol.com
CAS manipulation: SEBI's swift ban on JPMorgan unit seen as warning to traders Moneycontrol.comManipulation of new stock closing price mechanism & Sebi action: An explainer bfsi.economictimes.indiatimes.comHow traders allegedly gamed CAS FinshotsMarket Regulator Bans JPMorgan Unit From Trading Over Sensex Price Rigging NDTVStrict action against attempts to rig closing auction session, Sebi warns traders Telegraph India
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 8:40am -
Volkswagen Confirms Plans to Launch New Sub-4-metre SUV by 2027 - CarWale
Volkswagen Confirms Plans to Launch New Sub-4-metre SUV by 2027 CarWaleVolkswagen Confirms New Tata Nexon/Maruti Brezza Rival For 2027; To Be Based On Skoda Kylaq CarDekhoVolkswagen's Kylaq-Based SUV Confirmed For 2027 Launch; To Rival Tata Nexon NDTVVolkswagen compact SUV for India officially confirmed for 2027 Autocar IndiaVolkswagen to enter compact SUV segment next year, eyes entry-level car segment too ET Auto
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 8:19am -
Stocks to watch, August 21: Welspun Corp, HDFC Bank, KFin Technologies, Adani Power, sugar stocks, RailTel - Upstox
Stocks to watch, August 21: Welspun Corp, HDFC Bank, KFin Technologies, Adani Power, sugar stocks, RailTel UpstoxStocks in news: BPCL, HAL, RailTel, Saatvik Green Energy and Samvardhana Motherson The Economic TimesStocks to Watch Today: Amagi Media Labs, Manipal Health, Saatvik Green Energy, RailTel Corp, Kfin... Moneycontrol.comStocks to watch: Tata Motors, Tata Power, Mankind Pharma, SBI, RailTel Business StandardRailTel, IndiGo, Saatvik, KFin, Niva Bupa in Focus Today HDFC Sky
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 8:12am -
Samsung Electronics expects shareholder returns up to $80 billion this year - Reuters
Samsung Electronics expects shareholder returns up to $80 billion this year ReutersSamsung Electroncis to announce more than $72 billion shareholder return programme, media reports ReutersSamsung board set to discuss huge shareholder return package on Friday ET TelecomSamsung to return record $80bn to shareholders Financial TimesSamsung Plans as Much as $79 Billion in Shareholder Returns Bloomberg.com
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 8:01am -
Indian shares log weekly losses as higher oil, bond yields dent risk appetite - Reuters
Indian shares log weekly losses as higher oil, bond yields dent risk appetite ReutersUS 30-Year Yield Hits 5.28%, Dollar at ~100-Day Low as Markets Shrug Off Trump Intervention finance.biggo.comIndian Government Bonds Slide as Oil Surge and Index Inclusion Uncertainty Weigh on Sentiment - Earnings Manipulation Risk vinanet.vnSensex, Nifty Today: GIFT Nifty signals subdued start as US Treasury yields rebound; crude surges past $93 IndiaIPOIndian shares snap losing run led by IT, finan…
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 7:56am -
Positive Breakout: These 8 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs - The Economic Times
Positive Breakout: These 8 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs The Economic TimesJSW Cement - Positive Breakout: These 8 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs The Economic TimesJaiprakash Power Ventures - Negative Breakout: These 8 stocks cross below their 200 DMAs The Economic TimesKFin Technologies - Positive Breakout: These 7 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs The Economic TimeseClerx Services - Positive Breakout: These 10 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs The Economic Times
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 7:43am -
MDR on UPI transactions worth ₹2,000 & above likely in 2 weeks: Report | Zero MDR was introduced in January 2020 | Inshorts - Inshorts
MDR on UPI transactions worth ₹2,000 & above likely in 2 weeks: Report | Zero MDR was introduced in January 2020 | Inshorts InshortsOpinion | India's UPI Miracle Has Created A Difficult, Rs 20,000-Crore Question NDTVUPI: India built a digital payments miracle. Now comes the bill. BBCSelective UPI MDR Will Need Reliable Merchant Intelligence, Not Just a Pricing Rule TheWire.inKeep UPI free, and fund it from the savings it generates The Indian Express
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 7:40am -
HDFC Bank shares gain after $1.75 billion dollar bond raise; stock still near 52-week low - CNBC TV18
HDFC Bank shares gain after $1.75 billion dollar bond raise; stock still near 52-week low CNBC TV18India's HDFC Bank's record dollar bond sale makes it top issuer under RBI window bfsi.economictimes.indiatimes.comHDFC Bank gets BBB rating from S&P, Baa3 from Moody’s for proposed $1.75 billion senior notes Moneycontrol.comFour Indian private lenders eye dollar debt before RBI swap window deadline, bankers say ReutersHDFC Bank Raises $1.75 Billion via Overseas Bond Issue Rediff Mo…
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 7:15am -
ISRO's Former Chief S Somnath Appointed To RBI Board - NDTV
ISRO's Former Chief S Somnath Appointed To RBI Board NDTVFormer ISRO chairman Somanath appointed to Central Board of Directors of RBI Manorama YearbookBFSI leadership shuffle: S Somanath joins RBI board; Airtel Payments Bank, HDFC Life, MobiKwik, KVB make key.. bfsi.economictimes.indiatimes.comGovt reappoints Anand Mahindra to RBI board, names former Isro chief S Somanath as non-official director The Economic TimesRBI board rejig cuts strength to 11; Somanath, Mahindra appointed l…
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 6:31am -
Welspun Corp wins record $1.8 billion US pipe order - BusinessLine
Welspun Corp wins record $1.8 billion US pipe order BusinessLineIndia's Welspun Corp wins record $1.8 billion pipe supply order; shares jump ReutersWhy is Welspun Corp stock surging today? By Investing.com Investing.com IndiaWelspun bags biggest Rs 17,000 crore US order for pipe supply The Economic TimesWelspun Corp bags record ₹17,200 crore US pipe order ET Manufacturing
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 4:38am -
AI reshapes India's IT services sector contracts as clients demand more for less - Reuters
AI reshapes India's IT services sector contracts as clients demand more for less ReutersAI capabilities drive nearly half of Indian IT sector M&A deals in past two fiscals: Crisil ETHRWorld.comIndian IT’s Revenue Per Employee is Rising. But is AI Getting Too Much Credit? analyticsindiamag.comIndian IT firms see uptick in outcome-based deals driven by AI RediffAI will expand opportunity for Indian IT firms, but business models will have to evolve: Snowflake India MD CNBC TV18
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 4:32am -
Ex-Google engineer's conviction for stealing AI secrets partially overturned - Reuters
Ex-Google engineer's conviction for stealing AI secrets partially overturned ReutersEx-Google engineer’s espionage convictions overturned, theft convictions stand The Next WebEx-Googler Who Stole AI Secrets Gets Verdict Partially Tossed Bloomberg Law NewsEx-Google Engineer Wins Partial Acquittal After IP Theft Trial Law360Ex-Google engineer acquitted of economic espionage after US jury conviction MLex
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 4:27am -
OpenAI is gaining on Anthropic with business users, new data indicates - TechCrunch
OpenAI is gaining on Anthropic with business users, new data indicates TechCrunchExclusive | OpenAI’s Second-Quarter Sales Show Tepid Growth Compared With Anthropic WSJOpenAI gaining on Anthropic in business AI spending, Ramp data shows qz.comOpenAI CFO Sarah Friar to employees: Stop worrying about Anthropic; there is a chance they pull off the cover from ... The Times of IndiaOpenAI trails Anthropic as losses deepen and Altman pauses frontier AI training CoinDesk
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 4:06am -
Markets News, Aug. 20, 2026: Major Indexes Slide After Snapping 3-Day Skids; Oil Prices, Treasury Yields, Bitcoin Rise; Walmart Stock Drops - Investopedia
Markets News, Aug. 20, 2026: Major Indexes Slide After Snapping 3-Day Skids; Oil Prices, Treasury Yields, Bitcoin Rise; Walmart Stock Drops InvestopediaDow tumbles 700 points, S&P 500 falls as Treasury plan to subdue yields fails CNBCUnited States shares lower at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average down 1.31% Investing.com IndiaWall Street sinks as bond yields rise, Walmart results disappoint ReutersWhy are US stocks falling this week? Rising Treasury yields, Iran tensions w…
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 1:13am -
Ramp launches its own AI model router, called Router - TechCrunch
Ramp launches its own AI model router, called Router TechCrunchStripe Buys A.I. Start-Up OpenRouter for $7.5 Billion The New York TimesStripe Clinches Over $7 Billion Deal to Buy AI Firm OpenRouter Bloomberg.comScoop: Stripe says "the singularity" has begun AxiosThe Story of a Cap Table: OpenRouter Newcomer | Substack
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 10:16pm -
F&O trading bill: Retail traders pay Rs 25,000 crore transaction costs in FY26 despite big losses - The Economic Times
F&O trading bill: Retail traders pay Rs 25,000 crore transaction costs in FY26 despite big losses The Economic TimesDerivatives trader base falls for first time in four years in FY26: SEBI study The HinduNearly 9 in 10 individual derivatives traders lost money in FY26; losses hit Rs 91,685 crore despite fall in.. bfsi.economictimes.indiatimes.comLosing game! How India's small F&O traders carried 70% losses while prop desks made Rs 44,000 crore The Economic TimesMost retail traders in…
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 9:25pm -
Skoda Adds A Sportline Trim In The Kylaq At Rs 11.32 Lakh! - CarDekho
Skoda Adds A Sportline Trim In The Kylaq At Rs 11.32 Lakh! CarDekhoSkoda Kylaq Sportline launched in India at Rs. 11.32 lakh CarWaleSkoda Kylaq Sportline launched at Rs 11.32 lakh Autocar IndiaŠkoda Kylaq gets new Sportline variant at ₹11.32 lakh ET AutoSkoda Kylaq Sportline launched in India with sportier styling, prices start at ₹11.32 lakh HT Auto
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 8:53pm -
2026 Kia Sorento Unveiled In India; Gets Hybrid And Diesel Powertrain Options! - CarDekho
2026 Kia Sorento Unveiled In India; Gets Hybrid And Diesel Powertrain Options! CarDekhoIndia-spec Kia Sorento revealed; production begins Team-BHPIndia-spec Kia Sorento revealed ahead of September 4 launch Autocar IndiaSorento Front Row Seats Image, Sorento Photos in India CarWaleKia Sorento Set for Aggressive Price Tag in India; Here’s Why? CarLelo
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 8:22pm -
Expired dairy, coloured jalebi, plastic-made idli: Food checks at Karnataka railway stations find several violations - Deccan Herald
Expired dairy, coloured jalebi, plastic-made idli: Food checks at Karnataka railway stations find several violations Deccan HeraldFood safety officials launch inspection in railway stations and food suppliers of Vande Bharat Express trains The HinduFungus In Vegetables, Expired Products Found At 36 Train Stations In Karnataka NDTVOfficials raid eatery in city The Times of IndiaExpired raw materials, stale bread found in Bengaluru hospital canteen kitchen Hindustan Times
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 7:58pm -
Life Term, Rs 10 Lakh Fine: Tukaram Mundhe's Warning On Edible Oil Violations - NDTV
Life Term, Rs 10 Lakh Fine: Tukaram Mundhe's Warning On Edible Oil Violations NDTVMundhe urges people not to buy loose edible oil RediffLoose edible oil sale banned as Maharashtra FDA tightens supply rules The Times of IndiaMaharashtra FDA urges consumers to avoid buying unsealed edible oil: ‘Difficult to take action’ The Indian ExpressTukaram Mundhe bans loose edible oil in Maharashtra, warns of up to 7 years in jail India Today
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 7:56pm -
India eases rules for rupee export payments, seeks to widen trade settlement - Reuters
India eases rules for rupee export payments, seeks to widen trade settlement ReutersGovernment makes it easier for exporters to get paid in rupee The Times of IndiaExports Invoicing In Rupee Allowed, Eligible To Benefits And Incentives Deccan ChronicleIndia removes hurdle to rupee trade in bid to expand local currency use FirstpostNew FTP amendment: Will exporters be happy about trading in Rupee? theweek.in
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 6:26pm -
Vodafone Idea Crosses 20 Million Connections in Gujarat as Priority-Market Strategy Gains Ground - TelecomTalk
Vodafone Idea Crosses 20 Million Connections in Gujarat as Priority-Market Strategy Gains Ground TelecomTalk
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 6:16pm -
US says hackers are targeting vulnerable water systems with the help of AI - TechCrunch
US says hackers are targeting vulnerable water systems with the help of AI TechCrunchUS warns Siemens devices can be hacked amid fears Iran is breaching water plants ReutersSiemens says it sees no increased level of attacks on industrial control systems ET TelecomAI-Generated Exploit Scripts Target Siemens S7 PLCs in U.S. Critical Infrastructure The Hacker NewsWhy the world’s richest country can’t defend vital infrastructure The Economist
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 6:13pm -
Noel Tata, Darius Khambata, Deepak Parekh meet to discuss Tata Sons succession after N Chandrasekaran's ex - The Economic Times
Noel Tata, Darius Khambata, Deepak Parekh meet to discuss Tata Sons succession after N Chandrasekaran's ex The Economic TimesBreakingviews - Tata structure shortchanges its investor-charities ReutersAsia’s Businesses Struggle to Shake Off the Sway of Their Founding Families WSJReturn to core values to reform Tata Sons The HinduInformal search for new Tata Sons chief begins The Times of India
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 5:49pm -
Dubai’s Al Maktoum Airport to have world's largest automated people mover system - Khaleej Times
Dubai’s Al Maktoum Airport to have world's largest automated people mover system Khaleej TimesL&T Wins (Large*) Order for Automated People Mover System at Dubai’s Al Maktoum Airport Larsen & ToubroL&T-MHI consortium wins upto ₹5,000cr Al Maktoum Airport APM order The HinduL&T-Mitsubishi to build world's largest APM system for Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport The Economic TimesL&T shares climb 1% on Dubai airport APM system order Inshorts
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 5:28pm -
Robot week in China: A record IPO, a US ban & an industry admitting machines aren’t ready – yet | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Robot week in China: A record IPO, a US ban & an industry admitting machines aren’t ready – yet | Hindustan Times Hindustan TimesBeyond marathons and backflips, China's robots face a commercial test ReutersChina raises the bar for 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games ThePrintChinese humanoids take center stage at World Robot Conference Daily SabahFrom Walking to Working: How Far Have Robots Evolved in 2026? Global Times
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 5:26pm -
Meta's child safety trial: What Instagram is accused of & what's at stake - Business Standard
Meta's child safety trial: What Instagram is accused of & what's at stake Business StandardNo more doom scrolling or Instagram Stories? A Meta trial loss could end the social media we know CNBCUS states call for big changes to Instagram and Facebook as Meta trial begins BBCWhat if Meta loses trial? Penalties may top $1.4 trillion, matching its market cap ET TelecomMeta faces landmark child-safety trial over Instagram and Facebook The Indian Express
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 5:14pm -
The Indian City Where AI Is Creating Jobs for Humans - The New York Times
The Indian City Where AI Is Creating Jobs for Humans The New York TimesWhen old statutes meet new codes: The conundrum with India’s Labour Codes and State-specific legislations Bar and BenchIndia’s jobs problem: Manufacturing has failed to keep pace with young workforce, says expert Business TodayAutomation vs jobs: Could India’s labour reforms push small firms towards capital intensive production? Business Today
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 2:32pm -
India's Swiggy bets on Instamart model shift, mirroring main rival Blinkit; eyes margin boost - Reuters
India's Swiggy bets on Instamart model shift, mirroring main rival Blinkit; eyes margin boost ReutersSwiggy to see $400 million outflows after Indian-owned status? Jefferies explains why hospitality.economictimes.indiatimes.comSwiggy plans inventory-led Instamart model to boost quick-commerce margins Indian Television Dot ComSwiggy as Indian-controlled company: time to reassess Instamart’s valuation? livemint.comSwiggy shares rise up to 5% as Jefferies sees 60% upside - Check targe…
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Zee Business

newGold rates hike amid US-Iran tensions: Check prices across India
Tensions between the US and Iran escalate as US President Donald Trump warns of economic consequences against any country providing any kind of assistance to Iran.
- 14 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 9:04pm -
newSBI cuts FD rates: Check latest interest rates, withdrawal and penalty details
Revised interest rates on Bulk Deposits for the general public range from 4.25 percent to 6.25 percent across the tenors.
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newSensex ends flat, Nifty gains marginally as oil surge, US-Iran tensions weigh
The Sensex gained just 3.11 points to settle at 77,540.83, while the Nifty edged up 20.15 points, or 0.08 per cent, to close at 24,252.00.
- 19 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 4:18pm -
newMissed the ITR deadline? Know how to file belated returns and fix errors
The deadline for submitting a revised return is March 31 or the completion of assessment, whichever comes first.
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newSEBI eases FPI onboarding, allows digitally signed power of attorney to custodians
Under the revised framework, an FPI can issue a PoA to its custodian by specifying its address and execute the document using a digital signature in accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, SEBI said.
- 22 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 1:38pm -
Can NSE trade its shares on its own platform? Explained
IANS cietd sources from a news website and reported that the National Stock Exchange (NSE) is looking to trade its shares on its own platform, while remaining formally listed only on the BSE.
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 10:53am -
DDA flats available for Rs 31.28 lakh in Delhi's plush locality; check auction dates and timings
The Delhi Development Authority's residential units are situated in Block M of the DDA Golf View Condos at Pocket NA, Sector 19B, Dwarka, Delhi.
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 9:41am -
88.5% of traders under 30 lost money in F&O trading in FY26: SEBI study
The study found that traders under 30 accounted for 43 per cent of the individual trader base in FY26. At the same time, 73 per cent of individual traders had annual incomes of less than Rs 5 lakh, and this group accounted for 53 per cent of the aggregate losses incurred during the year.
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 8:25am -
Govt eases rules to enable export payments in rupees
The changes, which have been notified with immediate effect, amend the provisions of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023 to align it with foreign-exchange regulations issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in 2023.
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 8:23am -
PNB issues alert for customers: These accounts would be closed by September
The announcement, made through the bank's social media account, is for customers whose accounts have seen no transactions for more than three years and have a nil balance as of June 30, 2026.
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 9:26pm -
RBI's new interest rate rules for bank deposits: Check the revised regulations from 1 October 2026
The Reserve Bank of India has introduced reforms in the interest rate-related regulations, which would be effective starting October 1, 2026. The updated regulations aim for uniformity across banks, transparency, and flexibility in determining interest rates in the case of bulk deposits.
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 7:08pm -
SBI clarifies digital banking remains free as bank revises cash withdrawal charges
Digital transactions continue to remain free without any restrictions and are not included in the limit of up to four withdrawals, SBI has said.
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 4:44pm -
Sensex, Nifty snap losing streak as realty, private bank and IT stocks rally
The Sensex rose 628.04 points, or 0.82 per cent, to close at 77,537.72, while the Nifty gained 153.55 points, or 0.64 per cent, to settle at 24,231.85.
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 4:07pm -
Aadhaar app downloads cross 5 crore landmark
The app has seen strong and sustained usage since its launch. While more than 60 lakh people updated their mobile number using the Aadhaar app, over 15 lakh address updates and more than 23 lakh email updates were done through the Aadhaar app.
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 2:53pm -
LIC gets RBI nod to increase HDFC Bank stake to 9.99%; stocks trade higher
In its regulatory filing, HDFC Bank said the RBI has approved LIC's application to acquire up to 9.99 per cent of the bank's paid-up share capital or voting rights.
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 12:08pm -

Govt imposes 15-day sugar stock limit on bulk consumers amid price surge
According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, the new restriction will come into effect from September 1 and remain in force until November 30.
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 12:05pm -
Indiabulls Ltd clarifies after SC order citing EOW status report, confirms all 197 legacy loans repaid
The clarification has come following a Supreme Court order directing a CBI probe into financial irregularity allegations against Sammaan Capital's (formerly Indiabulls Housing Finance) promoters.
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 11:26am -
RBI likely to stay on prolonged rate pause in FY27 amid robust growth, easing inflation: Report
A report from SBI Research said the communication from the central bank showed a clear acknowledgement of risks with members adopting a more hawkish tone but the underlying data did not yet warrant an immediate rate hike.
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 11:01am -
Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: Women beneficiaries to receive pension letters from 26 August, Rs 2,500 coming on THIS date
Under Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, women from low-income families in Delhi will receive monthly financial assistance of Rs 2,500 per month.
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 10:28am -
SEBI flags alleged manipulation in first Closing Auction Session order
The order pertains to trading on August 13, the weekly expiry day for SENSEX derivative contracts.
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 9:21am -

Live Mint - Opinion

newVoice is the interface of the AI era
Next, AI has us talking to our documents, calendars, photos and apps. There’s even less need to trouble yourself.
- 4 hours ago 22 Aug 26, 7:00am -
newDr. Prathap Reddy: the healthcare visionary who refuses to retire
At 93, Dr. Prathap Reddy still runs the healthcare empire he built from a 150-bed Chennai hospital, transforming private healthcare in India and inspiring a new generation to “think bigger”.
- 4 hours ago 22 Aug 26, 7:00am -
newRich-world central banks need to shrink their bond holdings, sure, but they must do it cautiously
The US Fed and Bank of England are planning to reverse their asset pile-ups that came with crisis-time quantitative easing. They must not go overboard. That policy has its critics, but it did serve a useful purpose—and disorderly reversals could be dangerous.
- 19 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 4:12pm -
newAre election polls being exploited to turn a profit on prediction markets? It’s a danger to democracy
Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket let bettors on future outcomes use fake polling results in the US to tilt the game in their favour. This has serious implications for the integrity of electoral democracy.
- 21 hours ago 21 Aug 26, 2:21pm -
The US Treasury Department seems spooked by rising T-bond yields—but can it hope to cap them?
The US Treasury’s plan to double buybacks of its long-dated bonds has made investors sit up across the world. Capital costs held down this way could face resistance from market forces—especially from investors who value policy reliability.
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 8:00am -
Mint Quick Edit | Low sugar: why India’s ethanol blending programme calls for a review
Sugar prices are rising and policy curbs are in place for bulk stocks. To what extent is sugarcane diversion to ethanol production for blending with fuels to blame? Policymakers need a big-picture review of how policies and markets interact.
- 1 day ago 21 Aug 26, 7:01am -
India’s Shanti Act opened up the field of nuclear energy but the cost arithmetic looks unfavourable
India is aiming for 100GW of nuclear capacity by 2047 but the electricity tariffs of these plants are unlikely to be competitive in the face of cheap renewable energy options. The Centre may need to offer a fiscal support package for project viability.
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 4:00pm -
Strategy muddle: how America's wishy-washy geopolitical stance could prove self-defeating
The US seems to be throwing away years of work on global security by shifting its focus back from the Indo-Pacific to West Asia. Its big rivalry is with China, but under Trump, America appears to be mixing up friends and foes. Think of Korea.
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 3:00pm -
Big picture: India's plan to link troves of government data could offer useful policymaking insights
Vast stores of data sit siloed across government bodies, but if harmonized, it could bring disparate information together for better policymaking. AI could aid data analysis, but we also need privacy and other safeguards.
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 2:00pm -
India's employment guarantee scheme has weakened—that's a cause for worry
Work generated under India’s rural job creation programme was falling for years before it was redesigned, but this July’s number, the first since its rejig, has been particularly low. This year’s weak monsoon should have led India to strengthen the scheme.
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 12:30pm -
Smaller jet planes can raise IndiGo's capacity for new routes—but it could prove costly
Embraer’s small jet planes could enable the airline to air-link small domestic destinations and improve Indian connectivity. But IndiGo is also looking to expand into long-haul routes with wide-bodied aircraft. Fleet diversity can prove quite costly. The airline must get its cost calculations right.
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 12:00pm -
India’s panel on banking reforms has an unenviable task: ensuring that our banks are fit for the future
As finance evolves, India’s expert committee on banking must work out a blueprint to equip Indian lenders—especially public sector banks—with what it would take to meet challenges of the AI age. In many ways, the future is already upon us.
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 7:30am -
Mint Quick Edit | Trump held off a Canada tariff for three days: this is policy instability at its worst
Another day, another threat US President Donald Trump seems to have 'chickened out' of. This time, over his trade run-in with Canada. What are we to make of these flip-flops? And is Mark Carney’s game working?
- 2 days ago 20 Aug 26, 7:00am -
Women suffer collateral damage from the political battles of men—when will public discourse mature?
It's a tale as old as patriarchy—women being deployed as weapons in warfare among men. Think of successful professionals such as Giorgia Meloni and Trisha Krishnan. The agency of women and quality of discourse are the first casualties of toxic political sniping.
- 3 days ago 19 Aug 26, 4:00pm -
The rise in women at work in India is not a statistical illusion but a cause for optimism over income growth
India’s rising female labour force participation has left some observers who took a closer look unimpressed. What the data reveals, however, is an opportunity for India to accelerate a valuable source of income growth.
- 3 days ago 19 Aug 26, 2:00pm -

India's quest for sovereign AI is off to a splendid start: here’s how it can be achieved within a few years
America’s Mythos curbs were a sharp reminder of the risk of reliance on foreign AI models. India has already taken policy initiatives that can add up to self-reliance. What it takes are AI systems whose data resides at home and whose keys are held locally.
- 3 days ago 19 Aug 26, 12:30pm -
School children shouldn’t have to pay the price for untenable orthodoxies about learning
A no exams, no 'failing' policy for school children till age 15 may have seemed like a progressive idea, but how did it work out? While continuous evaluation was supposed to keep learning on track, a whole generation of students had to bear the cost.
- 3 days ago 19 Aug 26, 12:01pm -
Does anything justify the sky-high valuations of America’s Big AI firms? Here’s what might—or not
Scepticism over the huge valuations of Big AI players like Anthropic, OpenAI and Nvidia may have grown amid warnings from financial risk trackers, but a scenario exists to justify them. How dreamy it is remains unclear, though.
- 3 days ago 19 Aug 26, 7:31am -
Mint Quick Edit | India Inc’s June quarter results sprang a pleasant surprise: will stocks rise too?
The first quarter of this fiscal year saw a wide sample of companies outperform expectations in defiance of a war shock. Are Indian equity indices finally about to snap a flat trend?
- 3 days ago 19 Aug 26, 7:00am -
How big a worry is revolving credit offered by India’s shadow lenders? It can be sandbox-tested
Revolving credit is risky. It can lead debtors into debt traps, while juggled credit lines can create systemic stress. But India’s credit market needs rivalry and barring shadow banks from offering flexi loans may throw the baby out with the bathwater.
- 4 days ago 18 Aug 26, 4:29pm -
Why guardrails and constitutions aren't enough to stop rogue AI—and what may actually work instead
Despite elaborate efforts to ensure AI models only act in ways we approve of, every few days we hear of AI playing fast and loose with ethics. Perhaps we can take cues from human moral conditioning to stop AI agents from going rogue.
- 4 days ago 18 Aug 26, 4:00pm -
Democrat leaders who renounce their 'woke' past can’t get away with it—voters aren’t asleep
Comments from Democrats like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Abdul El-Sayed suggest centrist shifts that risk letting progressive supporters down. ‘Play to the gallery, pivot to the centre’ is a formula that makes leaders look like followers of opinion polls.
- 4 days ago 18 Aug 26, 3:00pm -
Not all FDI is the same: The country must rejig what statistics capture to focus on the right kind
If India is to defend its currency sustainably, the country must attract and earn more dollars. Since what gets measured gets managed, we should reclassify FDI statistics to offer visibility on the capital inflows we most acutely need.
- 4 days ago 18 Aug 26, 2:00pm -
India’s privacy regime must find an optimal balance that survives without falling into extreme traps
There’s a way for the country to steer clear of both unchecked surveillance and administrative opacity, but it would require judicial refinement and delegated rules to balance utility, transparency and privacy rights.
- 4 days ago 18 Aug 26, 12:30pm -
AI jobocalypse: What can be done to address the defining business challenge of our time?
Fears of large-scale unemployment driven by artificial intelligence (AI) aren't unfounded. Although governments could consider tax nudges to level the playing field between bots and human workers, it is ultimately employers who must help their employees cope.
- 4 days ago 18 Aug 26, 12:00pm -
Why it's a good thing that RBI’s swap facility for overseas-Indian deposits is closing early
The scheme has been a success but it’s far from costless. In any case, Indian policy must focus on a lasting solution to the country’s current account deficit, which demands action on two other fronts. Treat the cause, not the symptom.
- 4 days ago 18 Aug 26, 7:31am -
Mint Quick Edit | The US-Iran memo may be irrelevant but the future of this chokepoint is not
The truce fell apart weeks ago and the Strait of Hormuz is still held hostage by war, with both Iran and the US claiming control of it. As global oil stockpiles run down, this game of mutually assured obstruction must end.
- 4 days ago 18 Aug 26, 7:00am -
AI adoption: Forward deployed engineers may have an understanding but what about judgement?
A clear grasp of what businesses need and what AI models can do is one thing, but getting it right is another. Stacking up competencies doesn’t always yield wisdom. AI adoption involves weighty decisions—and the skills needed to take them aren’t easily available.
- 5 days ago 17 Aug 26, 4:00pm -
Zero-sum game? Much of what made mathematics meaningful to those who study it is now being done by AI
Mathematicians may be in the throes of a 'spiritual crisis,’ like their peers in the fields of writing, creating art and analysing data. But whether AI aids or ruins the pursuit of mathematical truth depends on whether what we value undergoes a shift.
- 5 days ago 17 Aug 26, 3:00pm -
Brave new world: How an obsession with tech-enabled efficiency could turn us into zombies
Efficiency is not the be-all and end-all of every human endeavour, but technologists seem bent on taking it to an extreme. It may be a good idea to be a luddite if technology insists on stripping our choices away and pushing us to lead soulless lives.
- 5 days ago 17 Aug 26, 2:01pm -
Dovish views on inflation are abundant but the arguments being made are unconvincing
Those keen on an easy money policy argue that price instability isn’t a problem in India. While their reasons may sound coherent, the case they make for lower rates of interest usually falls flat. Here's why.
- 5 days ago 17 Aug 26, 12:31pm -
Honey, I shrunk the CEO tenure: Corporate boards should stop creating disposable chief executives
India Inc is replacing its top executives faster than ever, but the corner office must never have a revolving door. Instead, company boards should do some self-reflection in the context of corporate governance. Here are five practices that could help.
- 5 days ago 17 Aug 26, 12:00pm -
Sapta Dhaara: seven streams of high-priority policy attention for India to achieve Viksit Bharat by 2047
The Prime Minister’s emphasis on seven focal endeavours for developed-nation status by 2047 offers India a well streamlined set of national imperatives. Education would have to play the role of a talent tributary to each stream.
- 5 days ago 17 Aug 26, 7:30am -
Mint Quick Edit | How America may be able to test a controversial theory about falling crime rates
Is tough policing behind a slide in US rates of violent crime? Did Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner of ‘Freakonomics’ fame correctly spot a long-term role played by legalized abortion? The latter argument could be tested anew over the next two decades.
- 5 days ago 17 Aug 26, 7:00am -
India at 80: Time to confront the issues it is facing
Three decades from now, India will have more older people than young. Are we ready to face that challenge? We’ll need to think about it today.
- 5 days ago 17 Aug 26, 6:01am -