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newIn Asia, India secured best trade deal with US: Piyush Goyal
India has secured the best trade deal with the United States among its competitors. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted the strong relationship between the two nations. He emphasized that the US economy is the world's largest and cannot be overlooked. India is actively building a global network of trade partnerships.
- 11 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 11:31pm -
newDalal Street Week Ahead: Defensive, Stock-Specific Approach Advised to Protect Gains
Indian markets experienced a sharp downturn this week, with the Nifty closing significantly lower and testing a crucial 100-week moving average support. Rising volatility and weakening market breadth signal caution for investors. While some sectors like Infrastructure and Pharma show relative strength, others are under pressure, suggesting a defensive approach is advised.
- 17 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 5:31pm -
newExplained: Why BlackRock stock tanked 7% after curbing withdrawals from flagship fund
BlackRock shares fell sharply after the asset manager restricted withdrawals from its flagship private credit fund, HLEND, following a surge in redemption requests. The move has intensified concerns about liquidity risks in the fast-growing private credit industry, even as investors shift towards safer assets amid global economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
- 18 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 4:21pm -
new64% women investors with less than Rs 5 lakh income prefer SIP in mutual funds. Check details
Women investors in India are increasingly choosing systematic investment plans for mutual fund investments. Data shows that 64% of women with annual income below Rs 5 lakh prefer SIPs, while the preference for SIPs remains strong across higher income brackets, highlighting the growing adoption of disciplined investing among women.
- 18 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 4:11pm -
newTop 10 mutual funds to invest through SIP with investment horizon of 3 years. Check details
Are you looking for the best or top mutual funds for an SIP of Rs 10,000 with an investment horizon of three years? Here is some help with the top performers. (Source: Value Research)
- 19 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 3:15pm -
newWomen account for only 5% of CEOs in India’s listed companies: Primeinfobase report
Women remain significantly underrepresented in leadership roles at India’s listed companies despite improvements in boardroom diversity. A Primeinfobase report shows women hold only 5% of CEO or MD positions and just 10% of executive directorships, highlighting persistent structural barriers and a widening gender gap in senior corporate leadership and pay.
- 21 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 1:49pm -
newWomen crypto investors grow 116.8% in India, hold 4 different digital assets: CoinDCX
Women's participation in crypto surged by 116.8%, with women now holding four digital assets on average. This growth is evident across metro and non-metro regions, with over 15% of the total investor base being women. They are adopting a research-driven, diversified, and long-term investment strategy.
- 22 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 12:41pm -
Europeans cautious as they scramble to digest major US, Israeli attack on Iran
European nations are reacting to major strikes on Iran by the US and Israel. Leaders are working to safeguard their citizens in the Middle East. Germany is holding an emergency meeting. The European Union is evacuating some staff. France and Italy are urging caution for their citizens. The situation is described as perilous and a military escalation is underway.
- 8 days ago 28 Feb 26, 5:42pm -
Nepal votes on March 5; focus on jobs, economy
Nepal's national elections are just days away as millions of eligible voters prepare to cast their ballots. The campaign centers on jobs and the economy, with a special emphasis on opportunities for youth. India and China are closely watching the outcome.
- 8 days ago 28 Feb 26, 12:04am -
'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.
- 14 days ago 22 Feb 26, 7:05pm -
Govt plans ‘Champion CPSEs’ for Viksit Bharat by 2047, NITI Aayog roadmap soon
India is preparing to create 'champion' public sector companies. These firms will boost economic growth and technology. The goal is to help India become a developed nation by 2047. These companies will get more freedom in decisions and talent hiring. They will use new technologies for better performance.
- 19 days ago 17 Feb 26, 12:14am -
India-US trade deal: Trade team heading to Washington next week for legal pact
India's chief negotiator Darpan Jain will lead a delegation to Washington next week to finalize the legal agreement for the India-US trade deal, aiming for a March signing. The visit follows the finalization of an interim trade agreement framework, with virtual talks ongoing to translate contours into a legal pact.
- 19 days ago 17 Feb 26, 12:04am -
Bangladesh’s interests come first, says BNP chairman and PM-designate Tarique Rahman
Bangladesh's new leader Tarique Rahman states national interest and public welfare are paramount. His party, the BNP, is set to govern after a long absence. The BNP is seeking the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India. Rahman, son of former leaders, faces expectations for significant change. Relations with India are a key focus for the new administration.
- 22 days ago 14 Feb 26, 5:18pm -
Hermes beats sales expectations, sees positive signs in China
Hermes has reported robust fourth-quarter revenue growth, exceeding expectations. Strong sales in the United States and Japan have bolstered performance. The luxury brand is weathering a sector slowdown better than rivals. Hermes anticipates continued confidence into 2026. Price increases are planned, though at a slightly slower pace. Positive signs are emerging from China.
- 23 days ago 13 Feb 26, 12:35am -
New CPI series explained: What changed, why it matters, and what’s new
India's statistics ministry has updated the Consumer Price Index (CPI) base year to 2024 from 2012, reflecting evolving household consumption patterns. The revised index includes more items, expanded price collection, and incorporates online market data, aiming for a more accurate measure of inflation for monetary policy.
- 23 days ago 13 Feb 26, 12:08am -

Elevated growth, low inflation no fluke: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted India's strong economic performance, characterized by high growth and low inflation, attributing it to government reforms. She refuted claims of middle-class suppression, citing an expanding taxpayer base and rising real incomes. The budget aims to guide India towards developed nation status by 2047.
- 23 days ago 12 Feb 26, 11:48pm -
UN climate Chief Simon Stiell calls for cooperation in unstable world
UN climate chief Simon Stiell highlights climate action as a vital tool for global security and prosperity. He notes that despite global instability, investments in clean energy are growing rapidly. Renewables are now the leading electricity source, and global emissions have dropped. Stiell acknowledges progress but stresses the need for faster and fairer transitions.
- 23 days ago 12 Feb 26, 11:22pm -
UBS banked Ghislaine Maxwell for years, moving her money after Epstein's arrest
Swiss bank UBS opened accounts for Ghislaine Maxwell in 2014. This happened after JPMorgan Chase ended its relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and flagged Maxwell as a high-risk client. UBS managed millions for Maxwell, including after Epstein's 2019 arrest. Documents reveal the extent of UBS' banking relationship with Maxwell leading up to her conviction.
- 27 days ago 9 Feb 26, 12:19am -
LLP registrations cross 10,000 mark for first time in Jan
Monthly registrations for Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) surpassed 10,000 for the first time in January, a 60% year-on-year increase. Company incorporations also saw a significant jump of nearly 39%. These surges are attributed to a strong domestic growth outlook, boosted by recent trade deals with the US and EU, and favorable tax policies.
- 27 days ago 8 Feb 26, 11:46pm -
Why a 70:30 India-global portfolio makes sense in a changing world, Subho Moulik decodes
As global markets outperform India, diversification is gaining urgency. Subho Moulik explains why a 70:30 India global portfolio improves risk adjusted returns, reduces concentration risk, and provides access to long term global growth themes such as AI, defence, and quantum computing.
- 40 days ago 27 Jan 26, 12:35pm -
Kaynes shares plunge 43% from October peak. Is a tactical rebound on the cards or more pain ahead?
Kaynes has plunged 43.5% from its October peak, with Friday’s 12.5% drop marking the steepest single-day decline. Momentum indicators remain bearish, signaling a risk of further slide toward the year’s low of Rs 3,825. However, being nearly 26% below its 200-day SMA suggests potential mean-reversion, with a contrarian recovery target at Rs 4,541 and downside below Rs 4,300.
- 91 days ago 7 Dec 25, 4:06pm -
Warren Buffett is buying, Michael Burry is shorting: The AI trade splitting Wall Street
Warren Buffett and Michael Burry are taking opposing stances on the AI boom, highlighting investor uncertainty. Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has added a major stake in Alphabet, signaling confidence in the AI-driven growth, while Burry shorts Palantir and Nvidia, criticizing Big Tech accounting practices. Their contrasting positions coincide with transitions in their careers and growing debate over whether AI hype is justified or a bubble.
- 91 days ago 7 Dec 25, 3:09pm -
SoftBank-backed AceVector files updated IPO papers; targets to raise Rs 300 cr via fresh issue
SoftBank-backed digital-commerce ecosystem AceVector Ltd has filed updated draft papers with markets regulator Sebi for an initial public offering (IPO), which will include a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 300 crore.
- 91 days ago 7 Dec 25, 10:45am -
Mcap of five of top-10 most-valued firms surges Rs 72,285 cr; TCS, Infosys biggest winners
The combined market valuation of five of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 72,284.74 crore last week, with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys emerging as the biggest winners.
- 91 days ago 7 Dec 25, 10:37am -
Wall Street bets Chinese stocks will extend $2.4 trillion rally
China has regained global investor confidence in a stellar year for stocks, with the MSCI China Index rising about 30%, adding $2.4 trillion in value and outperforming the S&P 500. Fund managers including Amundi, BNP Paribas, Fidelity and Man Group expect further gains in 2026, driven by AI innovation and market resilience, as both passive and active inflows fuel the rally.
- 91 days ago 7 Dec 25, 10:34am -
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 -
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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

newTrump tells Britain he does not need its help to win Iran war
Trump has repeatedly criticised ‌British Prime Minister KeirStarmer suggesting this week that he helped "ruin" thecountries' historically close ‌relationship after London blockedthe US's initial use ‌of ⁠British bases to attack Iran
- 18 mins ago 8 Mar 26, 10:21am -
newAir India to operate extra UAE flights on March 8 for stranded flyers amid West Asia conflict
Move follows Saudi Arabia and Oman opening airspaces to maintain regular services
- 24 mins ago 8 Mar 26, 10:15am -
newJ&K Bank partners with NBFCs to expand home and gold loan lending
The bank signed co-lending agreements with Home First Finance Company India Limited for home loans and IIFL Finance for gold loans
- 28 mins ago 8 Mar 26, 10:11am -
newTrump downplays importance of Russia reportedly sharing intel with Iran to help it hit US targets
President also waved off a question about how Russia assisting Iran in such a way might affect his view of the US-Russia relationship
- 30 mins ago 8 Mar 26, 10:09am -
newHer money, her investment choices
Whether through cautious allocations to debt and gold, disciplined diversification, or bold equity bets, women are moving from saving to investing
- 37 mins ago 8 Mar 26, 10:02am -
newEuropean forecaster projects El Niño to form by May, doesn’t rule out super El Niño
The Pacific in east has already started warming, support from the atmosphere above is also unfolding
- 53 mins ago 8 Mar 26, 9:46am -
newTrump says he'll hit Iran harder as Iranian president apologises to neighbours
Trump warned on Truth Social that more Iranian officials will be targeted, stating, “Today Iran will be hit very hard!”
- 54 mins ago 8 Mar 26, 9:45am -
newChina says US talks vital as Trump targets Beijing's key partners
With the US president focused on the war he ‌and Israellaunched against Iran, analysts are watching for ‌signs ⁠that hisvisit to meet Xi will go ⁠ahead. China has not previouslyannounced the summit, expected for the end of the month
- 1 hour ago 8 Mar 26, 9:34am -
newCan Indian dairy grow without growing milk volumes?
The real question before Indian dairy is not whether it can grow without milk volumes, but whether it can grow fast enough in quality without compromising on safety, sustainability, or trust
- 1 hour ago 8 Mar 26, 9:19am -
newMilk as data: The untapped economic value in India’s dairy intelligence
The future of dairy in India can be based on understanding dairy rather than just producing it
- 1 hour ago 8 Mar 26, 9:19am -
newEmpowering rural India through commodity market access: A financial services perspective
Empowering rural India through commodity market access is a pragmatic approach, and not just a theoretical proposition
- 1 hour ago 8 Mar 26, 9:12am -
newClean farming, clean eating: The role of organic millets in building better protein diets for women
To ensure these products are genuinely advantageous, nutritionists are promoting the need for clear labelling and independent laboratory testing
- 1 hour ago 8 Mar 26, 9:10am -
newTrump rejects settling Iran war, raises prospect of killing all its potential leaders
Speaking ‌to reporters aboard Air Force One on Saturday,Trump said the air campaign could make negotiations a moot pointif all potential leaders of Iran are killed and the Iranianmilitary is destroyed
- 2 hours ago 8 Mar 26, 8:47am -
newDow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq, KOSPI, Nifty 50: How the indices fared during major wars and why it’s different this time
US-Iran war’s impact on markets needs to be viewed through a different prism versus past wars
- 11 hours ago 8 Mar 26, 12:03am -
newIndia mulling coconut oil distribution via ration shops instead of palm oil
Government fine-tuning details of coconut promotion scheme, says Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan
- 13 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 9:32pm -

newAMC stocks defy markets, enjoy outperformance and premium valuations
Most domestic asset management companies (AMCs) have not only delivered robust returns over this period, but are also trading at a valuation premium to the broader markets
- 13 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 9:15pm -
newUnited Breweries stock jumps again, but should investors resist the buzz?
A Karnataka trigger and one strong quarter have lifted sentiment, but patchy volumes and premium valuation keep the stock from turning compelling
- 13 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 9:13pm -
newPG Electroplast stock: Hot summer, hotter sales
EMS Demand for air conditioners and diversification into new categories crucial for PG Electroplast stock
- 13 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 9:12pm -
newUS-Iran War: What next for Oil, Gold, Dollar and Rupee
Using technical analysis, we assess how major asset classes may respond in the days ahead, as geopolitical tensions unsettle sentiment and reshape global risk appetite
- 13 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 9:12pm -
newWho am I? March 8, 2026
Are you an avid investor? How well do you know corporate India?
- 13 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 9:12pm -
newSimply Put | Equity risk premium
Stocks and equity risk premiums are inversely correlated
- 14 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 8:27pm -
newWall St Week Ahead-Middle East developments set to sway US stocks as inflation data adds wrinkle
U.S. stocks swung sharply following the Middle East escalation, leaving the benchmark S&P 500 down 2% for the week
- 14 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 8:23pm -
newA large-cap fund for volatile markets
Fund Call: Bandhan Large Cap Fund can be a good addition for investors with a seven-year or longer horizon via the SIP route, as a portfolio diversifier
- 14 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 8:16pm -
newWest Asia Turmoil: India raises LPG prices a day after invoking emergency powers to boost production
Effective Saturday, non-PMUY consumers will have to shell out ₹913 for a 14.2-kg cylinder in Delhi and PMUY consumers will have to pay ₹613 per cylinder
- 14 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 8:12pm -
newF&O Strategy: Buy HAL put
Traders can aim for a target of ₹145 with trailing stop-losses
- 14 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 8:10pm -
newCrude Check: Bulls firmly in control in oil futures
Buy crude oil futures on a dip
- 14 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 8:10pm -
newBullion Cues: Gold futures and silver futures could gain
Traders can consider fresh buys
- 14 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 8:10pm -
newF&O Tracker: Index futures retain bearish inclination
Nifty futures can slip to 24,000 and Nifty Bank futures may drop to 57,000
- 15 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 8:09pm -
newIndex Outlook: Battle-weary
Nifty, Sensex, Nifty Bank index can fall more. But long-term supports have the potential to halt it
- 15 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 8:09pm -
newMovers & Shakers: Stocks that will see action this week
Here is what the charts say about the shares of International Gemmological Institute (India), Oil India and Zen Technologies
- 15 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 8:08pm -
newTech Query: Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL), Bank of Maharashtra, ITC Hotels, Maithan Alloys - what is the outlook? Where are these stocks headed?
We zoom in on the prospects of RVNL, as also the prospects of three other stocks — Bank of Maharashtra, ITC Hotels and Maithan Alloys
- 15 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 8:07pm -
newWhat you should do when SIP returns are falling
With SIP returns turning negative, we unpack the risks of short tenures, sub-optimal returns and volatility
- 15 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 8:02pm -
newMastering Derivatives: Short futures vs synthetic short
The choice between futures and options should be based on reward-risk trade-off
- 15 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 8:02pm -
newBandu’s Blockbusters for March 8, 2026
Guess the stock that will give the best return by next Friday
- 15 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 8:01pm -
newBeyond the canvas: The women shaping Delhi’s Art market
From artistic curation to taking creative punts, women gallery owners are showing how to be successful artpreneurs
- 15 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 7:47pm -
newEconomic implications of West Asia conflict could be bigger than Russia-Ukraine war: Finland president Alexander Stubb
Just as the Russia - Ukraine war impacted food and fertiliser production, the ongoing war in West Asia is impacting trade and energy prices
- 15 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 7:35pm -
newMeesho receives ₹1,500 crore income tax demand for FY23; plans to challenge order
According to the filing, the Assessment Unit of the Income Tax Department issued an assessment order under Section 143(3) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, along with a demand notice under Section 156
- 15 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 7:28pm -
newDigital advertising witnesses accelerated momentum in 2025 : TAM AdEx
Services, education and personal accessories were ranked among the top three sectors in terms of share of digital ad impressions in 2025
- 15 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 7:12pm -
newGulf crisis threatens one-fifth of India’s farm exports: GTRI report
Cereals, especially rice, fruits, vegetables, spices, meat, dairy and beverages are all likely to be affected if the war goes on for a longer period, it highlighted
- 16 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 7:07pm -
newIndia England semi-final match at T20 World Cup sets new global digital viewership record
The previous digital global record was 65 million set by an international streaming platform in November 2024, a figure achieved through aggregated viewership across multiple markets
- 16 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 7:02pm -
newRBI relaxes NOFHC requirement for promoters of AU Small Finance Bank
So in case the bank or its promoter/ promoter group wants to get into any other business like mutual fund or insurance post becoming a universal bank then they will need to form NOFHC
- 16 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 7:01pm -
newMRPL denies shutting down refinery units
Denying this, the MRPL said that the rumour/tweet which is factually incorrect
- 16 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 6:48pm -
new130 Maoists surrender before Telangana CM Revanth Reddy along with weapons
They handed over 124 weapons to the police including LMG and AK-47 rifles
- 16 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 6:43pm -
newIndo-US trade talks reset; deal now expected in 3-4 months
India to assess whether the deal still makes sense
- 16 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 6:39pm -
newKarnataka Bank shareholders approve one director’s reappointment, reject another
The special resolution seeking the reappointment of Balakrishna Alse S received support from 3,735 members who cast 11,606,1053 votes in favor
- 16 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 6:37pm -
newFederal Bank says arrangement with Equirus Capital for wealth management will be restructured
The Bank and Equirus will continue to collaborate to fulfil the investment needs of UHNI category customers by offering select products and services from the Equirus wealth management suite
- 16 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 6:36pm -
newGovernment announces standards of green ammonia, green methanol
The notification further provides that carbon dioxide for green methanol production may be sourced from biogenic sources, direct air capture or existing industrial sources
- 18 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 5:06pm -
newWest Asia crisis: Ministry asks ports to consider waiving charges, issues SoP
As part of the SoP, each port will appoint a nodal officer at the level of head of department, who will be the single point of contact for addressing the issues coming up for consideration at ports
- 18 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 5:05pm -
newInsurance agents take up MF distribution on growing demand from investors
The number of new SIP registered has hit all-time of 74.11 lakh last month with inflows touching ₹30,002 crore
- 18 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 4:50pm -
newMutual Funds returns
As on : Mar 07, 2026
- 18 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 4:40pm -
newGlobal economy faces widening strains as West Asia war intensifies
The conflict between the US-Israel alliance and Iran is intensifying as it heads into a second week, straining global supply chains and raising questions about price spikes not seen since the pandemic
- 18 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 4:31pm -
newClosing the protection gap
As we mark International Women’s Day this year, women are playing an increasing role in leading insurance sector’s next chapter
- 18 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 4:30pm -
newWest Asia crisis: Government provides certain relaxations to exporters to meet obligations
The country's exports rose marginally by 0.61% to $36.56 billion in January, while the trade deficit widened to a three-month high of $34.68 billion
- 18 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 4:23pm -
newMaharashtra government inks MoU with Finnish firms to modernise Sassoon Dock
The Maharashtra Fisheries Development Corporation has inked an agreement with Finland-based companies, Helvar, Mirasis and River Recycle, at an event held here
- 18 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 4:16pm -
newFPIs pull out ₹20,818 crore from Indian markets in four trading days
The selling was heaviest on March 5, when FPIs recorded a net outflow of ₹11,141.74 crore in a single session, driven almost entirely by equity sales
- 19 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 4:06pm -
newMariana L. Neisuler is the new US Consul General in Chennai
Before arriving in Chennai, Consul General Neisuler served as the Counselor for Political and Economic Affairs at the US Embassy Tashkent
- 19 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 4:04pm -
newNifty & Bank Nifty இந்த வாரம் (09 Mar’26 to 13 Mar’26) என்ன ஆகும்? எங்கு செல்லும்?
- 19 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 4:03pm -
newMercedes-Benz India MD Reveals EV Plans, V-Class Pricing & FTA Impact
- 19 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 3:58pm -
newLighthouse Learning Group Partners with Early Learning Village to Strengthen Globally Benchmarked Early Childhood Education in India
- 19 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 3:57pm -
newWalmart Marketplace and FIEO host Summit in Coimbatore for MSME export readiness
With over 35 lakh MSMEs and around ₹45,000 crore in annual apparel and home textile exports, the summit focused on raising awareness among the region’s sellers about the global opportunities
- 19 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 3:51pm -
newEPS-95 pensioners to protest on Monday to press for increase in minimum pension
The main demands of the pensioners are a minimum pension of ₹7,500 per month plus dearness allowance and free medical care for pensioners and spouses
- 19 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 3:43pm -
newEducated, empowered women can strongly contribute to progressive nation: President Murmu
Women have demonstrated their talent and hard work in various fields, including education, science, sports, art and defence, the president said
- 19 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 3:42pm -
newMSC will introduce emergency fuel surcharge from March 16
It said the surcharge would be $30 per TEU from the ‌Mediterranean and Black Sea to the Red Sea for dry containers, and $50 ‌per TEU for refrigerated containers
- 19 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 3:23pm -
newOver 67% women say pay parity exists at workplaces; 33% believe there is pay gap: Survey
Nearly 42% of respondents said that bias in hiring and promotions is the biggest challenge faced by diverse women at the workplace, which grew by 7 basis points year-on-year
- 19 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 3:14pm -
newIran's president defies US demands while apologising for strikes on neighbours
He apologized for Iran’s attacks on regional countries, claiming they would stop and attributing the actions to miscommunication
- 20 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 3:03pm -

NDTV Business

newStock Split This Week: Hindustan Urban Infra, TANFAC Industries Stocks To Trade Ex-Date Soon — When Should You Buy?
Hindustan Urban Infrastructures one equity share with a face value of Rs 10 will be split into five equity shares with Rs 2 as the face value.
- 29 mins ago 8 Mar 26, 10:10am -
new'...A Little Pressure Off': Trump Reveals Why US Allowed India To Accept Russian Oil
Trump was spoke to reporters on Saturday (US local time) and addressed various developments in light of the Middle East being on the boil.
- 32 mins ago 8 Mar 26, 10:07am -
newUS-Iran War: Over 52,000 Indians Returned Following Partial Opening Of Airspace, Says MEA
In a late night statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said more than 52,000 Indians have returned to the country following the partial opening of the airspace across the region.
- 44 mins ago 8 Mar 26, 9:55am -
new'Surveillance Without Judicial Oversight': OpenAI's Head Of Robotics Resigns Over Company's Pentagon Deal
OpenAI confirmed Kalinowski's departure in an email statement.
- 2 hours ago 8 Mar 26, 9:07am -
newUS-Iran War Live Updates: Donald Trump Denies UK's Help; IndiGo Resumes Flight Ops In Middle East
The United States struck more than 3,000 targets during the first week of the Iran war.
- 2 hours ago 8 Mar 26, 8:23am -
newCelebrating Women — Easy. Changing Their World — Hard.
Fifty years of recognition have put women at various summits, but the invisible trade-offs of the climb remain unacknowledged.
- 2 hours ago 8 Mar 26, 8:12am -
newBias To Breaking Ground: Vedanta's Deshnee Naidoo On Evolving Roles Of Women In Heavy Industry
A significant part of Naidoo's focus at Vedanta involves integrating women into the "grassroots" of heavy industry.
- 3 hours ago 8 Mar 26, 7:48am -
newT20 World Cup Final Weather Update: What The Forecast Says For India Vs New Zealand In Ahmedabad
Weather and pitch conditions in Ahmedabad could play a decisive role when India national cricket team face New Zealand national cricket team in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final.
- 5 hours ago 8 Mar 26, 6:00am -
newHappy Women's Day 2026: Wishes, Heart-Touching Quotes, Messages And Status To Share With Your Loved Ones
Happy Women's Day 2026 is a moment to celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women across the world.
- 6 hours ago 8 Mar 26, 5:00am -
newThree Dead, 112 Injured: Indian Nationals Among People Caught In Attacks On UAE
Three people were killed and over 100 were injured after Iranian missiles and drones struck the UAE, with authorities confirming that air defence systems intercepted the majority of incoming projectiles.
- 12 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 10:46pm -
newUS-Iran War News Live Updates: UAE Air Defences Intercept 15 missiles, 119 UAVs From Iran
Iran's president said on Saturday that Washington's insistence on "unconditional surrender" is nothing more than a fantasy, declaring that it is "a dream they should carry to their grave."
- 12 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 10:45pm -
newKuwait Petroleum Corp Declares Force Majeure On Oil Sales Citing 'Iranian Threats' On Strait Of Hormuz
Reports surfaced detailing that the company has been shuttering down oil production in select fields.
- 12 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 10:38pm -
newWeekly Tech Wrap: Claude Use In Iran War, Apple And MWC Launches, ChatGPT Boycott, Meta Woes And More
This week's top tech news, phone launches, and announcements.
- 12 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 10:23pm -
newWomen Entrepreneurs Face Uneven Progress Amid Bias And Growing Support:Metropolis Healthcare's Ameera Shah
Ameera Shah, Promoter and Executive Chairperson, Metropolis Healthcare spoke to NDTV Profit on how the environment for women founders has improved since she started out, though some old barriers remain firmly in place.
- 12 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 10:22pm -
newIndia vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Final: Six Players Who Could Decide The Title In Ahmedabad
From Sanju Samson’s recent red-hot form to Finn Allen’s fearless approach, the Ahmedabad final could hinge on six players capable of shifting the game in a single spell or innings.
- 14 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 8:42pm -

newUpcoming IPOs: Three Mainboard, SME Issues Set To Launch This Week — Check GMP, Other Details
Here's a look at the latest GMP and key details of the IPOs set to be launched next week.
- 14 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 8:41pm -
newUS-Iran War, Strait Of Hormuz Disruption, Stock Market Crash, Crude Oil Spike — The Week That Was
The Week That Was: In the first week of March, several high-stakes developments kept the week buzzing for the economy and domestic market.
- 15 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 7:33pm -
newInd Vs NZ: Why Ahmedabad Will Feature A Mixed-Soil Pitch For T20 World Cup Final
With lessons learnt from the 2023 ODI World Cup final heartbreak, Ahmedabad will use a mixed red-and-black soil surface to produce a more even contest in the T20 World Cup final.
- 15 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 7:32pm -
newGovt Maintains Domestic LPG Prices Are Below Market Level, Reports No Increases In Diesel, Petrol Prices
Government officials told NDTV that the price hike in commercial cylinders is based on a hike in Saudi Arabia's crude price.
- 15 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 7:27pm -
newIndia vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 Final: IND Chase Historic Third Title As NZ Target Maiden Crown
India seek a historic third T20 World Cup title while New Zealand aim to break their drought as the two sides meet in the final in Ahmedabad.
- 15 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 7:18pm -

IBN

newGold On Sale In Dubai? Here’s Why Prices Have Dropped By $30 Per Ounce
Gold is sold at a discount in Dubai due to Middle East conflict disrupting flights. Traders offer up to $30 per ounce less than London prices.
- 36 mins ago 8 Mar 26, 10:03am -
newFrom Workforce Majority To Boardroom Minority: Alisha Moopen On Women In Healthcare Leadership
Alisha Moopen of Aster DM Healthcare calls for structural changes to boost women in healthcare leadership, emphasizing talent, and mentorship on Women's Day 2026.
- 2 hours ago 8 Mar 26, 9:02am -
newDo You Own Property In Noida? Here’s How You Can Make A Fortune In 5 Years
The claim comes on the back of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s high-impact investment diplomacy tour to Singapore and Japan.
- 2 hours ago 8 Mar 26, 9:00am -
newKuwait To Cut Oil Production As Mideast Tensions Escalate; Will It Affect Petrol & Diesel Prices?
Kuwait reduced crude oil production due to Gulf security risks. Kuwait Petroleum Corporation acted amid Iran's warnings about the Strait of Hormuz.
- 2 hours ago 8 Mar 26, 8:48am -
newPetrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On March 8
OMCs update fuel prices daily at 6 AM. On March 8, 2026, New Delhi's petrol is Rs 94.72/L and diesel is Rs 87.62/L.
- 2 hours ago 8 Mar 26, 8:10am -
newInternational Women’s Day: Gender Pay Gap In 2026, Where Does India Stand?
Women’s Day 2026 highlights India’s gender pay gap, where women earn 70 paise for every rupee men earn, showing the ongoing struggle for workplace equality.
- 3 hours ago 8 Mar 26, 8:00am -
newTop 6 Women Entrepreneurs In India
These visionary leaders are redefining sectors like biotechnology, e-commerce, and fintech, proving that innovation and resilience can overcome any systemic barrier.
- 18 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 4:30pm -
newGold Price Prediction For Monday: Broader Bullish Structure Remains Intact; Know Key Levels For March 9
Gold Prices Prediction For Monday, March 9: Despite occasional profit-taking, the overall trend in gold remains bullish amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
- 18 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 4:18pm -
new'Operations Normal': MRPL Denies Reports Of Shutting Down Amid US-Israel-Iran Conflict
MRPL denied reports of shutting down parts of its 300,000-barrel/day refinery due to feedstock shortages amid the Middle East conflict.
- 19 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 3:44pm -
newFlipkart Layoffs 2026: Why Has E-Commerce Firm Sacked Around 500 Employees?
The layoffs account for 3-4% of Flipkart's workforce, which is higher than the company's practice of letting go of 1-2% of employees in the lowest performance bracket every year.
- 20 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 2:51pm -
newWho Is Ankur Jain? The Indian-Origin Entrepreneur Whose Wealth Jumped Over 200% By Solving THIS Problem For Americans
The company, Bilt Rewards, Ankur Jain founded focuses on turning rent payments into reward points.
- 21 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 2:03pm -
newInternational Women's Day 2026: Meet The Women Managing Top Mutual Funds In India
Know three prominent fund managers — Sunaina Da Cunha, Meenakshi Dawar and Rajasa Kakulavarapu — and their investment styles, track records and career journeys.
- 21 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 1:44pm -
newLost Money In Online Banking Fraud? RBI Proposes Compensation Up To Rs 25,000 From July 1
Under the RBI proposal, if an individual customer loses up to Rs 50,000 in a genuine fraudulent electronic transaction, they may receive 85% of the net loss or up to Rs 25,000.
- 22 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 1:08pm -
newNifty Prediction For Monday: Market May See Another Gap-Down On March 9; Know Support, Resistance Levels
Nifty Prediction For Monday: The weak indication comes after a volatile week for Indian equities, which saw heavy selling pressure amid escalating Iran-Israel-US war.
- 22 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 12:53pm -
newWant To Buy A House In Karnataka? Know About The ‘Namma Mane’ Scheme With Affordable Housing & Subsidies
The programme aims to make land ownership more accessible for eligible residents while supporting the government’s wider goal of providing housing for all.
- 24 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 10:51am -

Gold, Silver Prices Rise Today: Check 22K And 24K Rates In Your City On March 7
Gold and Silver Rates Today, March 7: In Mumbai, the price of 24-carat gold increases to Rs 1,63,640 per 10 grams, while 22k gold is available at Rs 1,50,000 per 10 grams.
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 9:45am -
Iran War: Crude Oil Crosses $90, Jumps Over 12% As Trump Demands 'Unconditional Surrender' From Iran
Crude Oil WTI futures trade 12.2% higher at $90.90 at the time of filing this report; the benchmark has recorded its biggest weekly gain since April 2020, according to reports.
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 8:38am -
India's Forex Reserves Hit Record $728.5 Billion After $4.8 Billion Jump; Gold Reserves Up $4.1 Billion
India's gold reserves register a sharp rise, increasing $4.141 billion to $131.630 billion, according to the RBI data.
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 8:19am -
LPG Gets Costlier In India Amid Iran War: Domestic Cylinder Price Rises Rs 60, Commercial Gas Up Rs 115
The price of a non-subsidised domestic LPG cylinder in Delhi has now risen to Rs 913, up from Rs 853 earlier; commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi now costs Rs 1,883.
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 8:05am -
Are Banks Open Or Closed Today, Saturday, March 7? Check Bank Holidays This Month
Are Banks Open Or Closed Today? As March 7 is the first Saturday of the month, banks will remain open as usual across the country.
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 7:31am -
Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On March 7
Petrol, Diesel Price On March 7: Check City-Wise Rates Across India Including In Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 7:26am -
Child Marriage At 12, Poison Survivor At 16: How Entrepreneuer Kalpana Saroj Built Her Rs 100-Crore Empire
Married at 12 and pushed to the brink of death at 16, Kalpana Saroj rebuilt her life and went on to create a business empire worth over Rs 100 crore.
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 7:00am -
BlackRock Stock Drops 7% After $26 Billion Private Credit Fund Limits Investor Withdrawals. Here's Why
BlackRock defended the move as consistent with how it has long managed liquidity in the flagship direct lending product, known as HLEND.
- 1 day ago 6 Mar 26, 11:35pm -
Discount Deleted: Has The West Asia War Ended India’s 'Cheap Russian Oil' Era?
With Urals now costing more than the global standard and Brent itself hovering near $92 per barrel, the pressure on domestic fuel prices and the Indian rupee is deepening
- 1 day ago 6 Mar 26, 11:10pm -
Maharashtra's Rs 7.69-Lakh-Crore Budget: Who Gains? Who Pays More?
The Maharashtra government presented a budget that seeks to balance economic expansion with social welfare, while laying the groundwork for the state's long-term economic goals
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 6:29pm -
From Gridlock To Global City: How Karnataka Budget Charts Bengaluru’s Next Leap
Recognising Bengaluru as both a global startup hub and a land of immense aspiration, the government has maintained an aggressive development grant of Rs 7,000 crore
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 6:03pm -
Siddaramaiah's Rs 4.48 Lakh Crore Karnataka Budget: Jobs Push, Pilgrimage, Loan Relief, Welfare In Focus
The cornerstone of Siddaramaiah’s political identity—the five flagship guarantee schemes—remains the budget's largest expenditure
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 5:48pm -
PM Kisan 22nd Installment Date: Check These 4 Things To Avoid Missing Your Next Rs 2,000 Payment
The PM Kisan 22nd Installment is expected soon. Farmers must link Aadhaar, complete e-KYC, verify land records, and check status to avoid delays.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 5:25pm -
Iran War Impact: Nearly 100 Ceramic Units In Gujarat's Morbi Shut Due To Fuel Supply Disruption
Manoj Arvadiya, president of Morbi Ceramic Manufacturers Association, says situation may be worse if propane supplies are not restored and suppliers don't provide clear guidelines.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 5:04pm -
600-Point Fall In 45 Minutes: Sensex Hit By Sell-Off As Qatar Warns Oil Could Hit $150
The fall comes after a report quoting Qatar's energy minister Saad al-Kaabi, who warned that the ongoing Middle East conflict could severely disrupt global energy supplies.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 4:51pm -
Maharashtra Budget 2026: Fadnavis Announces AI Villages, Farm Reforms, Infra Push
'This is not just the budget, but an important document for our journey in 2027,' says Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 4:14pm -
Why Did Stock Market Fall Today? Key Factors Behind Sensex, Nifty Decline On March 6
Sensex, Nifty declined as the risk appetite remained ‌fragile amid the escalating U.S.-Israel war with Iran; What should investors do?
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 3:45pm -
Market Closing: Sensex Settles 1,097 Points Lower, Nifty Below 24,500; ICICI Bank Down 3%
The Nifty50 and the Sensex declined at open amid weak global cues.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 3:43pm -
When Will FIIs Return? Jefferies’ Chris Wood Lists Two Key Conditions For India
Christopher Wood suggests FIIs may return to Indian equities if the global semiconductor cycle peaks or a sharp market correction occurs.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 3:40pm -
Meet India's Youngest Billionaire Ritesh Agarwal, 32: OYO Founder With Rs 14,440 Crore Net Worth
OYO founder Ritesh Agarwal has emerged as India's youngest billionaire, according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2026.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 3:39pm -
United Spirits, United Breweries Jump Up To 6.5% After Karnataka Liquor Policy Overhaul
Shares of United Spirits and United Breweries surged on March 6 after the Government of Karnataka announced changes to its liquor policy
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 3:11pm -
Oracle Layoffs: Tech Giant May Cut Up To 30,000 Jobs As Costly AI Push With OpenAI Strains Finances
Oracle Layoffs 2026: The move comes as the company struggles to manage capital requirements needed to build AI data centres as part of partnership with OpenAI, led by Sam Altman.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 2:41pm -
Indian Brands Ride Manufacturing Push, E-Commerce Boom As New Consumers Drive Demand: Industry Leaders
At News18 Rising Bharat Summit, industry leaders highlight India's shift to domestic manufacturing, digital brands and tier-2 growth amid global trade disruptions.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 2:10pm -
ETF Trading Risks Explained: How Market Timing Can Turn Profits Into Losses
How ETF trading works and why market timing matters. Learn how placing orders after market hours can turn expected profits into losses and how limit orders help reduce risk
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 2:05pm -
Hurun Global Rich List 2026: India Sees 57 New Billionaires; Total Count Reaches 308; Mumbai Dominates
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani retains the title of India's richest person and Asia's wealthiest individual, as per Hurun Global Rich List 2026.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 1:51pm -
Selling On Amazon, Flipkart Or Meesho? Here's When GST Registration Becomes Mandatory
Under the Goods and Services Tax Act, sellers supplying goods through an e-commerce operator are generally required to obtain GST registration.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 1:10pm -
Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Holds Near $71,000 After Recent War-Driven Drop
Bitcoin movs within a $70,460-$73,514 intraday range, showing that traders are currently in a wait-and-watch mode.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 1:05pm -
Karnataka Budget 2026: CM Siddaramaiah Presents Rs 4.48-Lakh-Crore Budget; Schemes Announced For Minorities
The Budget projects a revenue deficit of Rs 22,957 crore, making it the third consecutive revenue-deficit budget presented by Siddaramaiah in the post-FRBM era.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 12:33pm -
Iran War Impact: Pharma Exports To West Asia Face Rs 5,000-Crore Hit As Freight Rates Double
A complete halt to pharma shipments to the region this month alone may wipe out export value worth Rs 2,500-Rs 5,000 crore, according to Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 12:27pm -
Govt Orders IOC, BPCL And HPCL To Prioritise LPG Production From Propane, Butane
Govt has directed all oil refining companies operating to maximise the use of propane and butane streams for the production of LPG
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 11:22am -
Reliance Shares Jump 2.5% As US Grants India 30-Day Waiver To Buy Russian Oil
RIL shares rose after the US announced a temporary waiver allowing Indian refiners to continue purchasing Russian oil for the next 30 days
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 10:52am -
US Job Cuts Drop 55% In February, But Iran War Raises Layoff Concerns: Report
US employers announces 48,307 job cuts in February, down 55 per cent from 108,435 layoffs in January.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 10:51am -
How Costly Is A $10 Crude Oil Spike For India’s Economy?
Every $10 rise in global crude oil prices could shave around 0.5 percentage points off India’s GDP growth, say experts
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 10:35am -
Defence Stocks Fire Up Amid US Iran Conflict: Mazagon Dock, Cochin Shipyard Jump Up To 9%
After witnessing a sharp correction following the massive rally seen in 2025, the sector is once again gaining traction; What should investors do?
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 10:26am -
IT Stocks Rally: Infosys, TCS, Wipro Jump Up To 1.5%; Is The Sector Out Of The Woods?
The Nifty IT Index is up by 1.12%, as of 10:00 am. Among the major gainers in IT, Persistent Systems rises more than 3 per cent to around Rs 4,789 on the NSE.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 10:10am -
MCX Gold, Silver Prices Rise Today: Check 22K And 24K Rates In Your City On March 6
On the MCX, the price of gold increases 0.75% to trade at Rs 1,60,876 per 10 grams in the early trade on Friday, while silver rises 2.33% to Rs 2,68,297 per kg.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 9:36am -
Stocks To Watch: OMCs, Tata Elxsi, Jio Financial Services, TCS, SBI Cards, And Others
Stocks to watch: Shares of firms like OMCs, Tata Elxsi, Jio Financial Services, TCS, SBI Cards, and others will be in focus on Friday's trade
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 8:46am -
Does India Have Enough Crude Oil And LPG Amid West Asia Crisis?
Officials said country’s fuel reserves remain comfortable despite energy market volatility triggered by the escalating conflict in West Asia
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 7:49am -
Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On March 6
Petrol, Diesel Price On March 6: Check City-Wise Rates Across India Including In Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 7:33am -
TDS On GOI Bond Interest Deducted At Maturity? Here’s How To Avoid Double Taxation
Investors of 2018 GOI Savings Bonds face tax issues as RBI deducted TDS on full interest at maturity. Expert suggests using Form 71 to distribute TDS credit.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 7:00am -
What Is Force Majeure? Why Indian Energy Companies Are Invoking This Clause Amid LNG Disruption
Tensions in West Asia disrupted global LNG supplies, leading Indian energy firms to invoke force majeure. Qatar halted Ras Laffan operations after an Iranian drone strike.
- 3 days ago 5 Mar 26, 9:21pm -
China's Economy Is Slowing And Beijing Is Admitting It: Here's What Numbers Tell Us
China's numbers are alarming as for the first time in three decades, investment in housing, manufacturing and infrastructure- all declined in the same year.
- 3 days ago 5 Mar 26, 6:31pm -
Russian Oil Cargoes Diverted To India Following Supply Disruptions Amid Iran-US-Israel War
The two tankers are carrying 1.4 million barrels of Urals crude, which was earlier popular with Indian refiners.
- 3 days ago 5 Mar 26, 5:47pm -
Not Maharashtra Or Gujarat: This State Leads India's Growth Race With 65% GDP Jump In 4 Years
Maharashtra had the slowest growth among India's top four states, while this southern state led with a 65% GSDP rise from 2021-22 to 2024-25
- 3 days ago 5 Mar 26, 5:26pm -
900 Points In 20 Minutes: Sensex Surges On Iran Peace Hopes; Rally Fizzles After Clarification
The sudden spike came after media report suggested that Iran was ready to abandon its nuclear programme if the United States presented a satisfactory alternative offer.
- 3 days ago 5 Mar 26, 5:02pm -
Iran War: Why Are Gold Prices Not Rising Sharply Despite Middle East Tensions?
Gold prices had already rallied strongly through late 2025 and early 2026, which means a large part of the geopolitical risk premium may already be reflected in current prices.
- 3 days ago 5 Mar 26, 4:41pm -
Sensex Settles 900 Points Higher, Nifty Above 24,750; Adani Ports Up 4%
The Nifty50 and the Sensex were trading at day's high, tracking a rise in Reliance Industries, Larsen & Toubro, and HDFC Bank shares
- 3 days ago 5 Mar 26, 3:45pm -
Adani Total Gas Raises Prices Amid Middle East Conflict
Adani Total Gas says there is less gas available because of conflict in the Middle East.
- 3 days ago 5 Mar 26, 3:24pm -
Why Is Share Market Rising Today? Know Key Factors Behind Sensex, Nifty Rally On March 5
Benchmark indices traded higher by up to 0.7% on Thursday, tracking a rebound in Asian markets; Know key drivers
- 3 days ago 5 Mar 26, 3:22pm -
Fact Check: Did Air India Fly Through Restricted Airspace In Middle East? Here’s The Truth
Air India emphasised that passenger safety is its top priority and that the circulating claims do not reflect actual flight operations.
- 3 days ago 5 Mar 26, 3:11pm -

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

newThe red flags women face in managing finances and how to deal with them
Many women have been accustomed to signing financial documents without full understanding, largely because they were not actively included in financial decision-making. Take the time to read, ask questions and fully understand financial documents
- 23 mins ago 8 Mar 26, 10:16am -
newLooking for higher FD returns? Check how much interest rates top NBFCs offer in India
NBFCs usually provide fixed deposit rates higher than traditional banks, reaching up to 7-8%. Here's how much interest rate top financial institutions are offering in India.
- 3 hours ago 8 Mar 26, 7:43am -
newWomen and inheritance: What the law says about your property rights
Owning property is key to financial security, yet many women still miss out on their rightful inheritance. Here’s what the law provides and the steps women can take to claim their share.
- 4 hours ago 8 Mar 26, 7:00am -
Will gold build on its 2025 spectacular gains? Ways to invest in yellow metal in 2026
Gold ETFs and FoFs provide digital ownership with no storage and insurance costs, ease of buying and selling, etc. Gold coins and bullion provide tangible ownership with immediate possession, while gold jewellery serves investment and consumption needs.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 5:07pm -
How SEBI’s new PMS rules offer a solution to the long-standing problem for HNI portfolios, family wealth
What happens if the head of the household goes away? What if the PMS house that takes care of the money wants to change things up or sell its business? What happens to the portfolio when the individual who made the money is no longer there?
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 4:23pm -
Section 80C: Can you withdraw tax-saving investments in a financial emergency?
Taxpayers under the old tax regime can claim up to ₹1.5 lakh deduction under Section 80C. But can these tax-saving investments help during a cash crunch? Here’s when and how you can access the money.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 2:46pm -
Debt by a thousand cuts: How silent EMIs are killing your financial freedom
Beyond major loans, a growing web of small, automated, and often overlooked recurring expenses is quietly eroding the savings and financial flexibility of Indian households.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 6:00am -
Will your travel insurance cover flight delay or cancellation? Here's what you need to know amid Gulf airspace closures
With rising tensions in West Asia, airlines are rerouting or suspending flights, complicating travel plans. Travellers should review their insurance policies for coverage on delays and cancellations, as benefits differ.
- 2 days ago 5 Mar 26, 11:06pm -
CIC urges Income Tax dept to ‘institutionalise a taxpayer-friendly mechanism’, highlights grievance redressal issues
The Central Information Commission has urged the Income Tax Department to create a taxpayer-friendly mechanism to address grievances, noting that taxpayers often struggle to resolve discrepancies in TDS.
- 3 days ago 5 Mar 26, 6:23pm -
Invest like a woman: Five fund managers on money, risk and confidence
Women often run household budgets but remain underrepresented in investment decisions. Five fund managers share how they built credibility in finance and what women must do to move from saving to investing.
- 3 days ago 5 Mar 26, 4:17pm -
EPF member guide: Eligibility, benefits, PF account retention, and rules for switching jobs explained
The compound interest is credited by EPFO on a monthly running balance basis at the statutory rate declared for each year. For 2024-25, EPFO declared an interest of 8.25%.
- 3 days ago 5 Mar 26, 1:25pm -
How to shift your MF portfolio from an MFD to an RIA
Doing so essentially involves moving from a regular plan, where commissions are built into the expense ratio, to a direct plan.
- 3 days ago 5 Mar 26, 12:01pm -
EPF interest rate maintained at 8.25%: From corporate bonds to ETFs, here's how your contributions are invested
The EPFO has approved an interest rate of 8.25% on EPF deposits for 2025-26, maintaining the rate for the second year.
- 4 days ago 4 Mar 26, 8:09pm -
From bonus to pension: Using two mutual fund tools to turn lump sums into lifelong income
A windfall gain or retirement corpus can be hard to manage without falling prey to poor timing or tax inefficiency. Here are two mutual fund tools that help investors deploy lump sums gradually and generate tax-efficient monthly income
- 4 days ago 4 Mar 26, 4:02pm -
I hold US situs assets. Should I pay tax in the US or India?
Non-citizens who are not domiciled in the US are subject to US transfer taxes only in limited situations.
- 4 days ago 4 Mar 26, 6:00am -

What factors could influence FII buying behaviour in Indian equities?
An FII who invested in Indian equities at the start of 2024 and exited in early 2025 with a modest Sensex gain would have earned barely 0.61% in dollar terms after rupee depreciation — against US 10-year bond yields that were above 4.5% through much of 2024, and remain at 4.08% as of February 2026.
- 5 days ago 3 Mar 26, 7:36pm -
How retail investors can make a penny (or two) from the FII versus DII tussle
There are clear lessons from the FII-DII conundrum: stay with the basics. It’s SIP compounding through FII volatility, according to experts.
- 5 days ago 3 Mar 26, 7:08pm -
Planning a gold loan in 2026? Find out which lender is offering the lowest interest rate in India
A gold loan is a secured loan in which gold jewellery is pledged as collateral. Interest rates in India range from 8% to 27%, depending on various factors. Here are the options.
- 5 days ago 3 Mar 26, 6:32pm -
AIF rule reset widens access for accredited investors, raises new risk questions
From co-investment vehicles and AI-only schemes to ₹1,000 social funds, Sebi’s AIF reforms expand flexibility for wealthy investors while raising fresh questions on liquidity and risk.
- 5 days ago 3 Mar 26, 3:14pm -
India's mutual funds perfected the take-off. Life cycle funds fix the landing
Life cycle funds, launched under Sebi’s new framework, automate the glide path to financial goals. They seek to eliminate the guesswork in the final years.
- 5 days ago 3 Mar 26, 2:55pm -
Bank FDs earn up to 7.5%! Check latest interest rate for March 2026—compare SBI, HDFC, ICICI and Yes Bank fixed deposits
FD rates comparison: Here's a look at the latest bank fixed deposit rates offered by the biggest lenders State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Yes Bank.
- 5 days ago 3 Mar 26, 2:53pm -
Online spends cross 62% as UPI, credit cards turn complementary: SBI Card MD Salila Pande
UPI and credit cards now complement each other, with UPI boosting usage and cards offering liquidity, rewards and flexible credit, says Salila Pande, MD & CEO, SBI Card
- 5 days ago 3 Mar 26, 2:21pm -
Advance Tax payment deadline soon: What is it? Who needs to pay advance tax? What happens if you miss due date?
Here is everything you need to know about what is advance tax, when is advance tax deadline, what are the penalties for missing advance tax deadline and more.
- 5 days ago 3 Mar 26, 1:42pm -
Market cycles and the case for flexible allocation
As leadership shifts from large-caps to small-caps and back again, portfolios that evolve with the cycle are structurally better positioned.
- 5 days ago 3 Mar 26, 1:11pm -
Working from UAE for an Indian firm? Here’s how your salary is taxed
If an NRI resident in the UAE works entirely outside India but is paid by an Indian company, taxability hinges on where employment is exercised under domestic law and the India-UAE DTAA.
- 6 days ago 2 Mar 26, 5:50pm -
How much gold can you legally own without triggering tax trouble?
The income tax officers are not supposed to seize any gold jewellery within the limits specified, irrespective of the level of standard of living or the status of the person in society being raided.
- 6 days ago 2 Mar 26, 12:59pm -
Why your premium credit card perks just got devalued: The big squeeze on banks
Major issuers HDFC Bank, American Express, SBI Card and ICICI Bank have reworked reward structures and tightened lounge access rules. Find out why your card benefits are shrinking and what you should do next.
- 6 days ago 2 Mar 26, 12:27pm -
SEBI takes aim at curbing portfolio overlaps: Here’s what it means for mutual fund investors
If one fund in your portfolio underperforms, there's a high probability that the others may also perform similarly. Because of these overlaps, what appears to be a well-diversified portfolio may actually be concentrated.
- 6 days ago 2 Mar 26, 8:37am -
Should I pay tax when short-term capital gains are my only income?
If your total income does not exceed the basic exemption limit, no tax liability may arise.
- 6 days ago 2 Mar 26, 6:11am -
A new fund category aims to take timing decisions out of investors’ hands
Life cycle funds will automatically shift asset allocation as investors move closer to financial goals, replacing existing retirement and children’s mutual fund categories.
- 7 days ago 1 Mar 26, 7:01am -
Pick broad market indices over themes for passive investing, says Angel One AMC's Hemen Bhatia
One of the key advantages of a broad market index is that rebalancing across market segments happens automatically. This internal rebalancing removes the burden of manual adjustments for the investor, says Hemen Bhatia, CEO of Angel One AMC
- 9 days ago 27 Feb 26, 7:00am -
Sebi’s new MF rulebook: Clarity or more clutter?
Sebi's new categorisation circular fixes old problems while handing the industry fresh material for the next round of product clutter
- 10 days ago 26 Feb 26, 7:16pm -
Sebi unveils life-cycle mutual funds; solution-oriented schemes scrapped — what it means for your portfolio
Mutual funds will now be permitted to offer both value and contra mutual funds as long as the scheme portfolio overlap between the two schemes is not more than 50%.
- 10 days ago 26 Feb 26, 5:42pm -
From youth dividend to credit ready: How India’s Yuva Shakti Budget impacts first-time borrowers
India's Union Budget emphasizes youth empowerment and entrepreneurship, recognizing the potential of its young population as a key driver of economic growth. It focuses on skill development, credit access, and financial literacy to transform demographic advantages into productive economic capacity.
- 10 days ago 26 Feb 26, 11:55am -
Can your NPS pay hospital bills? ICICI Pru tests a new model
ICICI Prudential launches NPS Swasthya Equity Plus under PFRDA’s sandbox, blending retirement savings with healthcare liquidity and high equity exposure.
- 10 days ago 26 Feb 26, 10:49am -

Live Mint - Companies

newGoogle's Sundar Pichai gets $692 million — How his pay stacks up against other Big Tech CEOs
Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google and its parent company Alphabet, could now earn up to $692 million ( ₹6,361 crore) over the next three years.
- 53 mins ago 8 Mar 26, 9:46am -
new‘About principle, not people’, OpenAI's robotics head quits after company's Pentagon deal — Who is Caitlin Kalinowski?
The head of OpenAI’s robotics team resigned Saturday, citing the company’s deal to deploy its artificial intelligence models within the Pentagon’s classified network as the cause.
- 2 hours ago 8 Mar 26, 8:32am -
newIn charts: The final report card of Buffett's era and Greg Abel’s challenges
As Greg Abel succeeds Warren Buffett, he faces the formidable challenge of maintaining Berkshire Hathaway’s historic legacy while managing a record $373 billion cash pile.
- 4 hours ago 8 Mar 26, 7:00am -
new‘Just go for it’: Cognizant's Sreedevi Palit talks about imposter syndrome, framing policies, and more on Women's Day
Sreedevi Palit Human Resources and D&I chief at Cognizant believes this year's theme ‘Give to Gain’ is a call to action for organisations. She talks about her journey, how her career shaped the policies she spearheaded, and on ensuring an inclusive workplace for women.
- 4 hours ago 8 Mar 26, 6:15am -
newNew Mountain Scraps $32 Billion Deal With Ex-Executive Holt
New Mountain Capital has scrapped a deal with one of its former top executives, ending a dramatic and ambitious bid by the veteran dealmaker to acquire five portfolio companies on his way out of the firm.
- 5 hours ago 8 Mar 26, 5:37am -
newOpenAI’s Head of Robotics Resigns Over Company’s Pentagon Deal
The head of OpenAI’s robotics team resigned Saturday, citing the company’s deal to deploy its artificial intelligence models within the Pentagon’s classified network as the cause.
- 6 hours ago 8 Mar 26, 4:22am -
newJP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon says AI can enable a four-day work week for employees
Jamie Dimon, CEO of JP Morgan, believes AI could reduce the workweek to four days, enhancing productivity. Details here.
- 11 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 11:11pm -
newWho is Shaan Patel? 22-year old entrepreneur launches quant investment company
Shaan Patel, a 22-year-old entrepreneur from Gujarat, has launched Shaan Patel Asset Management, focusing on quantitative investment strategies. Here's what we know about him.
- 13 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 10:01pm -
newSundar Pichai net worth: What Google’s latest pay package means for the Indian-origin CEO's wealth?
Sundar Pichai's new compensation package worth $692 million will make him one of the highest-paid CEOs globally. Here's all we know about his net worth, career, and other details.
- 15 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 7:21pm -
newUkraine’s low-cost Shahed killers draw US and Gulf interest, but a wartime ban blocks sales
Ukraine’s low-cost Shahed killers draw US and Gulf interest, but a wartime ban blocks sales
- 16 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 6:49pm -
newPorter founders Pranav Goel, Uttam Digga win EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 in start-up category
Pranav Goel and Uttam Digga, co-founders of Porter, won EY's Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Award for their role in innovating India's intra-city logistics. Details here.
- 17 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 5:58pm -
newSundar Pichai pay hike: Google grants Indian-origin CEO new ₹63,61,79,82,000 pay deal
Google has raised CEO Sundar Pichai’s potential compensation to $692 million over three years, making him one of the highest-paid executives. Details here.
- 18 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 5:01pm -
Mint Explainer: Why Reliance is betting on legacy regional brands to build its FMCG empire
Reliance Consumer Products is expanding by acquiring regional legacy brands rather than digital-first startups. The strategy taps loyal local customer bases and plugs them into Reliance’s vast retail network to scale nationally.
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 7:01am -
PhonePe created $10bn value in 10 years. Esop holders to pocket $1.4bn of that
PhonePe is heading to an IPO valuing it at a likely $10.5 billion, a significant milestone for a company that is just 10 years old. But, the digital payments platform's unusually high Esop bill, estimated at $1.4 billion, is emerging as more than an optics challenge.
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 6:00am -
AI rocks the tech boat, but an island of calm is in sight
ER&D firms that build complex hardware and the associated software may be less vulnerable to the AI apocalypse. The reason: Much of their work goes into creating physical products, with repetitive and software work contributing only a small part.
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 6:00am -

Safra Pays $2 Billion Dividend to Its Owners Ahead of Tax Hike
Banco Safra SA paid 11 billion reais ($2 billion) in dividends and interest to the owners of its parent company in 2025, ahead of higher taxes that will kick in this year.
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 12:56am -
Top Korea Power Firm Revs Up US Growth Betting on AI Supercycle
South Korea’s top power equipment maker, HD Hyundai Electric Co., is accelerating its US expansion, betting that demand for transformers and switchgear will surge as the artificial intelligence “supercycle” drives a new wave of power consumption.
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 12:49am -
SAT partly allows Kotak AMC appeal in Essel FMP case, upholds ₹1.6 crore penalty on trustee, executives
The Securities Appellate Tribunal also extended the stay on penalties by eight weeks to allow the appellants to approach the Supreme Court.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 9:54pm -
Flipkart layoffs 2026: Nearly 500 employees asked to leave after performance review, says report
Flipkart has asked 400-500 employees, about 3-4% of its workforce, to leave based on performance reviews, according to a report. Here's what we know.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 6:21pm -
Uber eyes $13 billion intercity travel market with AbhiBus tie-up
Challenging redBus’s dominance, Uber has integrated AbhiBus into its app to capture the under-penetrated intercity travel market without the cost of a full-stack rollout.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 5:32pm -
AI layoffs 2026: From Oracle to Amazon, these tech companies cut over 35,000 jobs so far this year
Job cuts continue in the global tech sector, with over 35,000 layoffs in 2026 alone. Companies such as Oracle, Amazon, and Nike have significantly reduced their workforce.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 5:17pm -
Superhealth bets honesty, light assets will power its out-patient-led hospital model
By decoupling real estate from care delivery, Superhealth Hospital hopes to offer affordable VIP care.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 4:14pm -
Oracle layoffs 2026: Why is Larry Ellison-led firm laying off thousands of employees and how is OpenAI linked to it?
Oracle Corporation plans mass layoffs, affecting thousands of employees, to address a cash crunch linked to its AI data centre investments. Here are the details.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 2:47pm -
Curefoods chases multiple ₹300 crore premium and niche brands as it widens food portfolio
The IPO-bound cloud kitchen operator expands into premium and niche segments like gourmet pizzas and desserts. With brands like PHAT and Krispy Kreme, Curefoods aims for ₹3,000 crore revenue by scaling diverse offerings across its network.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 2:16pm -
Pentagon quietly began testing OpenAI models in 2023 despite military ban: Report
A new report has revealed that Pentagon had begun experimenting with OpenAI models in 2023 despite the company's ban on use of its AI for military use cases.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 12:17pm -
$40 billion loan: SoftBank seeks record financing to fund OpenAI investment — Here's what we know
SoftBank is in talks with lenders for a record $40 billion loan to finance its OpenAI stake purchase — its largest dollar-denominated borrowing yet. Here's what we know amid liquidity and AI concerns.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 11:14am -
Microsoft to keep using Anthropic's Claude AI for many clients despite Pentagon's ‘supply chain risk’ label on startup
Microsoft provides its tools to a number of US government agencies, including the Department of War, which extensively uses Microsoft 365 productivity software. However, Microsoft confirmed it will not use Anthropic's Claude AI in defence-related contracts.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 11:04am -
Warren Buffett sold THIS stock for 50% profit and made a mistake worth billions — here's what you can learn
Warren Buffett reflected on his 1967 sale of Disney stock as a billion-dollar error, but said there was no distress from the decision. Here's a valuable lesson that investors can learn from the Oracle of Omaha's mistake.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 10:02am -
Sam Altman takes swipe at Anthropic amid uproar over OpenAI-Pentagon deal — ‘Bad for society’
The Pentagon and Anthtropic have been locked in a months-long dispute over the company's insistence on safeguards that the Defense Department, which the Trump administration calls the Department of War, said went too far.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 8:48am -
Hong Kong ex-media mogul Jimmy Lai will not appeal national security conviction, legal team says
Hong Kong ex-media mogul Jimmy Lai will not appeal national security conviction, legal team says
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 8:12am -
Anthropic's Dario Amodei apologises for leaked memo criticising Trump, calls it ‘difficult day, out‑of‑date assessment'
The US Department of War has designated Anthropic PBC as a ‘Supply Chain Risk’. This was confirmed by CEO Dario Amodei who said the company will take legal action and apologized for a leaked memo criticizing President Donald Trump.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 7:20am -
Rural e-commerce startup Rozana raises ₹290 crore led by Bertelsmann India
Rural e-commerce startup Rozana has raised ₹290 crore in a Series B round led by Bertelsmann India Investments as it scales storefronts, expands categories and deepens presence across Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 6:00am -
Drugmakers step up obesity awareness as weight-loss drug race heats up
India has 254 million obese people and over 100 million with diabetes, according to a Lancet study from 2023. Plus, 351 million people suffer from abdominal obesity, while 136 million people are pre-diabetic, making the addressable market massive for these drugs.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 5:55am -
Pentagon vs Anthropic: Defense Department formally notifies AI startup it is deemed supply chain risk
The Pentagon said it has formally notified Anthropic PBC that it’s determined the company and its products pose a risk to the US supply chain. Anthropic has previously vowed to challenge in court any supply-chain risk designation by the Pentagon.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 5:50am -
Pentagon Notifies Anthropic It’s Deemed Firm Supply-Chain Risk
The Pentagon said it has formally notified Anthropic PBC that it’s determined the company and its products pose a risk to the US supply chain, according to a senior defense official, escalating a dispute over artificial intelligence safeguards.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 12:57am -

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newTata Model Wise Sales Feb 2026 – Nexon, Punch, Sierra, Tiago, Harrier - Gaadiwaadi.com
Tata Model Wise Sales Feb 2026 – Nexon, Punch, Sierra, Tiago, Harrier Gaadiwaadi.comTop 10 Highest-Selling Cars In February 2026: Hyundai Creta, Dzire and more The Times of IndiaTop 10 SUVs Feb 2026 - Nexon, Punch, Creta, Victoris, Venue, Seltos Gaadiwaadi.comAutomobiles, phones, homes: Consumption revives Forbes IndiaIndian Car Brands Dominated February 2026 Sales; Check Out The Top 10 Selling Brands During The Month CarDekho
- 2 hours ago 8 Mar 26, 8:53am -
newUS-Iran war to crude oil prices: Top five triggers that may dictate Indian stock market this week - Mint
US-Iran war to crude oil prices: Top five triggers that may dictate Indian stock market this week MintDalal Street Blues: Sensex falls 1,100 points, closes below 79,000 after 10 months The Times of IndiaWest Asia crisis: Worst week for stocks, risks rise for inflation, CAD and rupee Telegraph IndiaStock indices down 1.3% as oil prices keep investors anxious The HinduNifty Prediction For Monday: Market May See Another Gap-Down On March 9; Know Support, Resistance Levels News18
- 2 hours ago 8 Mar 26, 8:12am -
newChartist Talk: Sudeep Shah sees this sectoral index extending gains; shares 2 stock picks for next week - Moneycontrol.com
Chartist Talk: Sudeep Shah sees this sectoral index extending gains; shares 2 stock picks for next week Moneycontrol.com
- 4 hours ago 8 Mar 26, 6:58am -
newDabur and other Indian companies in West Asia build support units for staff battling uncertainty - The Economic Times
Dabur and other Indian companies in West Asia build support units for staff battling uncertainty The Economic TimesIndian IT firms’ expansion plans hiact by West Asia conflict The Hans IndiaWill the Middle East crisis affect the Indian IT services segment? theweek.inIran war: India’s smartphone exports to take a hit as key transshipment hubs face uncertainty BusinessLineTCS, Infy, Cognizant, Wipro issue travel curbs amid tensions in Gulf Region The Times of India
- 5 hours ago 8 Mar 26, 5:59am -
new2 Defence stocks to watch as India pivots to proprietary nuclear and maritime tech - The Financial Express
2 Defence stocks to watch as India pivots to proprietary nuclear and maritime tech The Financial ExpressEvery war has its winner: defence stocks The KenKeyBanc examines aerospace stocks amid Iran conflict escalation Investing.com IndiaHAL, BEL, BDL, Zen Technologies to GRSE: Is defence the new IT for the Indian stock market? MintDefence stocks to buy: HAL, Midhani, BEL, Solar Industries, PTC among ICICI's top picks MSN
- 5 hours ago 8 Mar 26, 5:30am -
newInside world’s longest non-stop flight set to launch next year, where passengers see two sunrises - The Times of India
Inside world’s longest non-stop flight set to launch next year, where passengers see two sunrises The Times of IndiaNew Longest Non-Stop Flights in the World of 2026 Aviation A2ZQantas Joins Forces with Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, Hainan Airlines, United Airlines, Air India, and Other Leading Airlines to Revolutionize Ultra-Long-Haul Travel with Unprecedented New Routes in 2026 Travel And Tour WorldWorld's longest flight launching next year will see passengers witness the sun…
- 10 hours ago 8 Mar 26, 12:42am -
newAmazon sends letter to FCC saying: Reject application of Elon Musk's Spacex for Space data centers; gives - The Times of India
Amazon sends letter to FCC saying: Reject application of Elon Musk's Spacex for Space data centers; gives The Times of IndiaSatellite Showdown in Africa: Bezos’ Internet Ambition Challenges Starlink’s Lead The420.inAmazon's race with SpaceX to provide satellite internet is jeopardizing more than just stargazing YahooAmazon Urges FCC to Deny SpaceX Plan to Launch 1 Million Satellites PCMagBezos v Musk: Amazon Leo takes on Starlink in Kenya’s satellite internet race Business D…
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newAU Small Finance Bank gets an important waiver from RBI - CNBC TV18
AU Small Finance Bank gets an important waiver from RBI CNBC TV18RBI eases NOHC norms for AU Small Finance Bank The Economic TimesRBI relaxes NOFHC requirement for promoters of AU Small Finance Bank BusinessLineRBI removes NOFHC requirement for AU SFB's transition to Universal Bank Business StandardAU SFB’s transition to a universal bank could unlock more opportunities Business Today
- 15 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 7:42pm -
newElectric Car Sales Feb 2026 – Tata, MG, Mahindra, Vinfast, BYD, Hyundai, Kia, BMW, Maruti, Mercedes, Tesla - RushLane
Electric Car Sales Feb 2026 – Tata, MG, Mahindra, Vinfast, BYD, Hyundai, Kia, BMW, Maruti, Mercedes, Tesla RushLaneElectric passenger vehicle registrations rise 44% in February: FADA The Economic TimesEV retail sales grow sharply in February, with one major player losing ground HT AutoIndia’s electric PV retail sales jump 44% in February; Tata Motors leads: FADA ET AutoElectric Three-Wheeler Retail Sales Fall 12% Month-on-Month in February 2026 Autocar Professional
- 15 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 7:13pm -
newMeesho gets Rs 1,500 crore tax demand for alleged under-reporting of income - The Economic Times
Meesho gets Rs 1,500 crore tax demand for alleged under-reporting of income The Economic TimesMeesho slapped with INR 1,500 crore tax demand for AY 2023-24, plans legal challenge ETLegalWorld.comIncome Tax Department Issues ₹1,500 crore Tax Notice to Meesho DeshabhimaniMeesho gets ₹1,500 crore tax demand for FY24, company to challenge order MSNMeesho Receives ₹1,499.73 Crore Income Tax Demand Order, Plans to Appeal Taxscan
- 16 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 6:55pm -
newHyundai Discounts March 2026 – i10, i20, Creta, Verna, Exter & More - Gaadiwaadi.com
Hyundai Discounts March 2026 – i10, i20, Creta, Verna, Exter & More Gaadiwaadi.comHyundai Exter, i20, Alcazar, And More Get Big Discount In March 2026 NDTVUp to Rs 95,000 benefits on Hyundai Verna in March Autocar IndiaHyundai Exter, Alcazar, i20 available with massive discounts in March Hindustan Times
- 17 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 5:41pm -
newRs 32 Dividend, 1:10 Bonus, 5:1 Stock Split: A dozen stocks to turn ex-date soon—See list - Zee Business
Rs 32 Dividend, 1:10 Bonus, 5:1 Stock Split: A dozen stocks to turn ex-date soon—See list Zee BusinessStocks To Watch: Cupid and 3 other stock that will trade ex-bonus and split next week Trade BrainsDividend, bonus, stock-split: IRFC , 9 others to remain in focus next week Business StandardStocks To Watch March 9–13, 2026: Top Indian Shares Gain Momentum With Dividends, Bonus Issues, and Stock Splits NewsXBonus Issues Of 4:1 + 1:10 + 2:1 Ratio Next Week: 3 Stocks To Turn Ex-Bonu…
- 19 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 3:24pm -
newGoldman says oil prices could break 2008, 2022 highs on Hormuz disruption - Investing.com India
Goldman says oil prices could break 2008, 2022 highs on Hormuz disruption Investing.com IndiaGas Prices Surge in U.S. as Iran War Chokes Oil Supply Time MagazineIs the nightmare scenario for global energy here? Financial TimesNew Worries Goldman SachsFuel and remittances: How Iran conflict hits India at home BBC
- 19 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 3:17pm -
newInstalling solar panels not valid industrial use of allotted land: Madras High Court - Bar and Bench
Installing solar panels not valid industrial use of allotted land: Madras High Court Bar and Bench
- 20 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 3:06pm -
newOil Crisis Roils Global Markets: DOW Tumbles, Dollar Index Eyes Reversal, EUR/CAD Dives - Action Forex
Oil Crisis Roils Global Markets: DOW Tumbles, Dollar Index Eyes Reversal, EUR/CAD Dives Action ForexDow falls 450 points, posts worst week in nearly a year as oil tops $90, jobs data disappoints: Live updates CNBCInvestors are not ready for a true shock Financial TimesUS stock market biggest consecutive crash: Dow opens with 900-point loss after oil prices jump to highest The Economic TimesUS stocks today: Dow tumbles 900 points, S&P 500 and Nasdaq slide 1.6% as oil crosses $90; weak…
- 20 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 3:05pm -

newFD interest rates up to 8.10%: These 4 lenders have revised their fixed deposit interest rates in March 20 - The Economic Times
FD interest rates up to 8.10%: These 4 lenders have revised their fixed deposit interest rates in March 20 The Economic TimesPlanning an FD? Check latest interest rates of SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and other top lenders in India MSNLooking for higher FD returns? Check how much interest rates top NBFCs offer in India MintHDFC Bank raises FD rates: Check how to invest NewsBytesLooking for high FD return? Suryoday SFB offers up to 8.3% annualised yield Business Standard
- 20 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 2:19pm -
newWho Is Ankur Jain? The Indian-Origin Entrepreneur Whose Wealth Jumped Over 200% By Solving THIS Problem For - News18
Who Is Ankur Jain? The Indian-Origin Entrepreneur Whose Wealth Jumped Over 200% By Solving THIS Problem For News18
- 21 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 2:03pm -
newAlphabet offers CEO Sundar Pichai’s $692 million package over 3 years - The Times of India
Alphabet offers CEO Sundar Pichai’s $692 million package over 3 years The Times of IndiaMeet The Indian Getting Rs 63,000 Crore Salary! GulteGoogle gives CEO Sundar Pichai new pay deal worth up to $692mn Financial TimesSundar Pichai pay hike: Google grants Indian-origin CEO new ₹63,61,79,82,000 pay deal MSNGoogle's Sundar Pichai's Total Pay Hiked To Over Rs 63,00,00,00,000: Report NDTV
- 21 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 1:58pm -
newConcurrent Losers: 10 BSE-200 stocks decline for 5 consecutive sessions - The Economic Times
Concurrent Losers: 10 BSE-200 stocks decline for 5 consecutive sessions The Economic Times
- 21 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 1:37pm -
newUpcoming Toyota Mini Fortuner 4x4 SUV - What We Know So Far - Gaadiwaadi.com
Upcoming Toyota Mini Fortuner 4x4 SUV - What We Know So Far Gaadiwaadi.com
- 21 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 1:33pm -
newLuLu Group airlifts 80,000kg of Indian produce to UAE to keep supermarket shelves stocked - The Times of India
LuLu Group airlifts 80,000kg of Indian produce to UAE to keep supermarket shelves stocked The Times of IndiaTop UAE retailer brings in 80,000kg of food essentials on charter cargo flight Khaleej TimesIran-Israel War: Lulu Group brings 80,000 kg of fresh food to UAE from India on Etihad Airways’ cargo flights The Indian ExpressSpecial cargo flight links Kerala produce exports to UAE Logistics Middle EastCochin International Airport to handle special cargo flight to Abu Dhabi Busi…
- 22 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 1:04pm -
newHurun Rich List 2026: India now has 308 billionaires, ranks third globally - Business Standard
Hurun Rich List 2026: India now has 308 billionaires, ranks third globally Business StandardChina tops US with most billionaires globally; India ranks third - how AI has fueled wealth boom The Times of IndiaHurun Report - Info - Hurun Global Rich List 2026 胡润百富India`s billionaire count rises to 308, ranks 3rd worldwide: Hurun Global list Investment GuruIndia's Wealth Giants: Diversification Fuels Growth Amidst Market Shifts Whalesbook
- 22 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 12:50pm -
newOracle to start layoffs which may go up to 30,000 as company faces cash crunch to meet its commitment to - The Times of India
Oracle to start layoffs which may go up to 30,000 as company faces cash crunch to meet its commitment to The Times of IndiaOracle Plans Thousands of Job Cuts in Face of AI Cash Crunch Bloomberg.comOracle Job Cuts And Canceled OpenAI Project Refocus AI Spend And Valuation simplywall.stOracle Layoffs: Tech Giant May Cut Up To 30,000 Jobs As Costly AI Push With OpenAI Strains Finances News18Barclays maintains Oracle stock rating amid job cuts report By Investing.com Investing.com Ind…
- 22 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 12:49pm -
newGWM Chairman Apologizes After Found Copying Range Rover Sport Ad Poster - RushLane
GWM Chairman Apologizes After Found Copying Range Rover Sport Ad Poster RushLane
- 22 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 12:33pm -
newJeep Wagoneer S Electric SUV Patented In India - 100 kWh Battery, 600 bhp - RushLane
Jeep Wagoneer S Electric SUV Patented In India - 100 kWh Battery, 600 bhp RushLane
- 22 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 12:28pm -
newTamil Nadu Hotels' body requests Centre to withdraw order on supply of commercial LPG cylinders - Deccan Herald
Tamil Nadu Hotels' body requests Centre to withdraw order on supply of commercial LPG cylinders Deccan HeraldLPG, LNG and India’s production, supply and distribution | Explained The Hindu‘Oil imports in full flow from non-Hormuz routes’: Hardeep Singh Puri's message as Middle East tensions roil energy markets The Times of IndiaThe ‘crude reality’ India needs to address UpstoxIndia explores new energy options for security; Australia, Canada offer additional gas supply Tel…
- 22 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 12:20pm -
newStocks to buy under ₹200: Mehul Kothari of Anand Rathi recommends three shares to buy or sell - Mint
Stocks to buy under ₹200: Mehul Kothari of Anand Rathi recommends three shares to buy or sell MintView Full coverage on Google News
- 23 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 11:49am -
new‘We see everything’: Thousands in Kenya are reportedly seeing your most private moments you record on Met - The Times of India
‘We see everything’: Thousands in Kenya are reportedly seeing your most private moments you record on Met The Times of IndiaMeta sued over reports of AI glasses showing sexual footage to contract workers The HinduUsing Meta AI Glasses? Kenyan Tech Workers Are Watching You Poop, Undress And Have Sex NDTVShe Came Out of the Bathroom Naked, Employee Says SvDICO writes to Meta over 'concerning' AI smart glasses report BBC
- 23 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 11:23am -
newHigh conviction picks! TCS, HDFC Bank, 9 other stocks with upside potential of up to 40%. Do you own any? - The Economic Times
High conviction picks! TCS, HDFC Bank, 9 other stocks with upside potential of up to 40%. Do you own any? The Economic Times9 Stocks To Buy For Long Term: Motilal Oswal picks stocks for 2026 with up to 48% upside; Infosys, Coal India, Varun Beverages on list Zee Business10 stocks with up to 40% upside – Top brokerage Buys this week The Financial ExpressFive Stocks To Buy: Bharti Airtel, Reliance Industries, Sun Pharma And More | March 5, 2026 NDTV ProfitAdani Energy, LG India, UC a…
- 23 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 11:17am -
newMaruti Suzuki Sales Analysis Feb 2026 – Dzire, Brezza, Ertiga, Swift, Baleno - Gaadiwaadi.com
Maruti Suzuki Sales Analysis Feb 2026 – Dzire, Brezza, Ertiga, Swift, Baleno Gaadiwaadi.comMaruti to Expand Capacity at Gujarat Plant by July CarWaleMaruti Suzuki to ramp up capacity next fiscal to meet demand Team-BHPOperating at 100% Manufacturing Capacity, Ramp Up Likely From May: Maruti Suzuki Autocar ProfessionalMaruti eVitara Waiting Times To Reduce Soon: Details Cartoq
- 23 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 11:14am -
newAfter denying delay in data centre project with OpenAI for months, Oracle goes ahead and scraps it as two - The Times of India
After denying delay in data centre project with OpenAI for months, Oracle goes ahead and scraps it as two The Times of IndiaOracle and OpenAI End Plans to Expand Flagship Data Center Bloomberg.comOracle and OpenAI drop Texas data centre expansion plan: Report The HinduOracle stock falls on report of scrapped Texas data center plans Investing.com IndiaPotential 600 MW expansion, previously eyed for Abilene (beyond buildings 1-8), will be fulfilled at an existing AI data center campus…
- 23 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 11:10am -
newAmazon secures landmark $138B AWS deal as OpenAI bets on Trainium - Investing.com
Amazon secures landmark $138B AWS deal as OpenAI bets on Trainium Investing.comView Full coverage on Google News
- 24 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 11:01am -
new5 Hidden Facts About The New Renault Duster That You Didn’t Know - CarDekho
5 Hidden Facts About The New Renault Duster That You Didn’t Know CarDekhoTop Things We Learnt from Our Deep Dive into the Duster's RGM Platform CarWaleRenault Duster’s RGMP and CMFB platform differences explained Autocar IndiaRenault Group Modular Platform: a game changer for Renault? HT AutoHow IIT Kanpur helped shape the new Renault Duster ET Auto
- 24 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 11:01am -
newGold Prices Drop Over Rs 10,000 In 5 Days, Check Hyderabad’s Latest Rates - News18
Gold Prices Drop Over Rs 10,000 In 5 Days, Check Hyderabad’s Latest Rates News18Gold declines Rs 1,100 to Rs 1.64 lakh/10g; silver slips to Rs 2.71 lakh/kg Greater KashmirGold price today: How much 24K, 22K gold costs in Delhi, Chennai & more - check rates The Times of IndiaBullion Rates Today: Gold & Silver Prices RediffGold nears Rs 1.70 lakh, silver eyes Rs 3 lakh amid safe-haven buying this week MSN
- 24 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 10:46am -
As semaglutide goes off patent, weight-loss gold rush begins. Pharma bets big, court case lingers - ThePrint
As semaglutide goes off patent, weight-loss gold rush begins. Pharma bets big, court case lingers ThePrintWhen cost stops being the barrier: The new chapter of Ozempic injection in India The Times of IndiaWeight-loss jab could be made for $3 a month, study finds | Global health The GuardianAnti-obesity treatment could cost as little as US$3 per month: Study CNAIndian Pharma’s 'Sema' Storm: Over 50 Semaglutide Brands Queue Up As Ozempic Patent Expires News18
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 10:16am -
TVS Orbiter EV Road Test Review – Practical, No-Nonsense Electric Scooter - RushLane
TVS Orbiter EV Road Test Review – Practical, No-Nonsense Electric Scooter RushLane
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 10:12am -
Oil prices surge amid Middle East conflict: How Indian oil stocks performed last week? - The Economic Times
Oil prices surge amid Middle East conflict: How Indian oil stocks performed last week? The Economic TimesOil on boil: Consumer companies feel strain, price rise looms The Times of IndiaOil Stocks Fall on Surging Crude Prices RediffAsian Paints, Berger share price targets cut by HSBC as 'cost inflation' returns to the sector CNBC TV18Tyre Stocks: Will Rising Crude and Rubber Prices Squeeze Tyre Makers’ Margins Despite Price Hikes? Trade Brains
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 10:02am -
Jio Financial Service Price Target: Gaurang Shah reiterates long‑term ‘Buy’, check target price - ET Now
Jio Financial Service Price Target: Gaurang Shah reiterates long‑term ‘Buy’, check target price ET NowJio Financial Service price target: Gaurang Shah reiterates long‑term 'buy', check target price MSNJio Financial Services Ltd drops for fifth straight session Business StandardJio Financial Services Share Price Live Updates: Jio Financial Services struggles with negative returns The Economic TimesJio Financial Services Ltd Hits Intraday Low Amid Price Pressure on 4 Mar 2026 …
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 9:51am -
Infosys makes four days a week compulsory for more employees, HR says in email: It is imperative for us t - The Times of India
Infosys makes four days a week compulsory for more employees, HR says in email: It is imperative for us t The Times of IndiaInfosys tells senior staff to attend office four days a week The Economic TimesInfosys Expands Four-Day Office Requirement to JL6+ Employees Storyboard18Infosys Tightens Hybrid Work, Senior Staff Must Attend Office Four Days a Week Analytics Insight
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 8:38am -
Anthropic data reveals 22 career options that remain safe from AI - India Today
Anthropic data reveals 22 career options that remain safe from AI India TodayAnthropic just mapped out which jobs AI could potentially replace. A 'Great Recession for white-collar workers' is absolutely possible FortuneLabor market impacts of AI: A new measure and early evidence AnthropicIT Sector Update : Early insights into AI’s impact on the labor market by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd Investment GuruWorried About AI Taking Your Job? These Careers May Be Safe, Anthropic…
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 8:27am -
The Batman Returns: Mahindra Reintroduces BE 6 Batman Edition At Rs 28.49 Lakh - CarDekho
The Batman Returns: Mahindra Reintroduces BE 6 Batman Edition At Rs 28.49 Lakh CarDekhoMahindra BE 6 Batman Edition Relaunched; Bookings Open on 10 March CarWaleMahindra relaunches BE 6 Batman Edition at Rs 28.49 lakh Autocar IndiaMahindra BE 6 Batman Edition returns! Check booking details & more The Times of IndiaMahindra BE6 Batman Edition To Get More Units After Popular Demand NDTV
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 8:02am -
Mutual funds raise stakes in 11 stocks in Q3, now hold over 20%. Do you own any? - The Economic Times
Mutual funds raise stakes in 11 stocks in Q3, now hold over 20%. Do you own any? The Economic Times
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 7:41am -
Bank holidays: Are banks closed today and tomorrow on 7-8 March for the weekend? Check full RBI calendar here - Mint
Bank holidays: Are banks closed today and tomorrow on 7-8 March for the weekend? Check full RBI calendar here MintSaturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on March 7, 2026? The Economic TimesAre Banks Open Or Closed Today, Saturday, March 7? Check Bank Holidays This Month News18Banks Closed Across Various States in India on March 4 for Holi The CSR JournalBank holidays in March 2026: Full state-wise list of closures BusinessLine
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 6:53am -
Bharti Airtel Voice Only Prepaid Plans with Service Validity - TelecomTalk
Bharti Airtel Voice Only Prepaid Plans with Service Validity TelecomTalkAirtel’s cheapest 365-day plan starts at Rs 1849 offering unlimited calling, SMS and data benefits India TV NewsAirtel Postpaid Users Get Unlimited 4G & 5G Data — Here’s the Offer Asianet Newsable365 Days, One Plan: Airtel Targets Long-Term Users With New Offer Asianet NewsableBreaking: Airtel Postpaid Plans Now Offer Unlimited 4G and 5G Data Across India: March 2026 Edition TelecomTalk
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 6:51am -
5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 28% in one year - The Economic Times
5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 28% in one year The Economic TimesCanara Robeco sees limited impact of Israel–Iran war on Indian economy, launches BFSI fund BusinessLineWhich sectors may gain and where investors can find safety amid Iran Israel crisis Moneycontrol.comIran War: Phillip Capital Picks L&T, Tata Steel, HAL, BEL, UltraTech Among Top Stock Bets News18BEL to HAL, Axis Bank: Phillip Capital lists stocks to buy, sees Nifty target bet…
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 5:53am -
Not Tata Elxsi, Not Dixon: 2 under-the-radar stocks front-running India’s Rs 76,000-crore chip surge - The Financial Express
Not Tata Elxsi, Not Dixon: 2 under-the-radar stocks front-running India’s Rs 76,000-crore chip surge The Financial ExpressGovernment takes steps to train 85,000 chip designers in 315 institutions The Times of IndiaEducational institutions in Delhi-NCR actively contributing to India Semiconductor Mission: Minister Investment GuruAshwini Vaishnaw Says Delhi Universities Key to India’s Semiconductor Talent Push Daily PioneerIndia seeks Dutch knowhow in semiconductor push Reuters
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 5:30am -
Stop working at 50: Why Indian professionals are ditching the 60-year retirement model - The Financial Express
Stop working at 50: Why Indian professionals are ditching the 60-year retirement model The Financial ExpressOutlook Money 40After40: Invest Today For A Secure Tomorrow Outlook MoneyEarly Retirement: Beyond Savings, The Long Game Begins WhalesbookIndia's FIRE Movement: Early Retirement Aspiration Meets Economic Realities Whalesbook
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 5:30am -
Hindustan Copper: As prices hit $12,900, is this PSU a multibagger or a valuation trap? - The Financial Express
Hindustan Copper: As prices hit $12,900, is this PSU a multibagger or a valuation trap? The Financial ExpressIs it Too Late to Add Hindustan Copper to Your Watchlist? EquitymasterCopper Prices Surge: Hindustan Copper Stock at Valuation Crossroads WhalesbookHindustan Copper Ltd Downgraded to Hold Amid Mixed Technical and Valuation Signals Markets MojoHindustan Copper Ltd Sees Robust Trading Activity Amid Mixed Technical Signals Markets Mojo
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 5:30am -
GDP: Why India is now further away from becoming a $5 trillion economy - The Indian Express
GDP: Why India is now further away from becoming a $5 trillion economy The Indian ExpressIndia’s economy is not as big as economists thought The EconomistNew reality: On new series of national accounts data The HinduIndia $5 Trillion Economy Target and GDP Revision Vajiram & RaviNew Robes for India’s GDP: The Reality of Modi Govt's Growth Story The Quint
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 3:35am -
How Big Tech data centers become a military target during the war in Iran - Business Insider
How Big Tech data centers become a military target during the war in Iran Business Insider‘It means missile defence on datacentres’: drone strikes raise doubts over Gulf as AI superpower The GuardianAmazon says drone strikes damaged 3 facilities in UAE and Bahrain CNBCIran hits Amazon data centres in jolt to Gulf AI drive Financial TimesAmazon Web Services datacentre fire update: We strongly recommend that customers with workloads running in the Middle East take action now to ...…
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 2:30am -
Silver (XAG) Forecast: Rising Oil Prices Cloud the Near-Term Silver Outlook - FXEmpire
Silver (XAG) Forecast: Rising Oil Prices Cloud the Near-Term Silver Outlook FXEmpireUBS is telling clients to sell downside in gold and silver. Here’s what it means Investing.com IndiaSilver Price Forecast: XAG/USD range-bound as RSI holds near 50 and MACD flattens FXStreetSilver rate today: White metal jumps ₹8,600 on MCX on escalating US-Iran war, weak dollar MSNWhy are gold prices rising but silver falling amid US-Iran war? Explained Mint
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 2:28am -
Gold struggles to hold safe-haven bid but geopolitical uncertainty continues to support prices - KITCO
Gold struggles to hold safe-haven bid but geopolitical uncertainty continues to support prices KITCOUS-Iran War: WhatNext For Oil, Gold, Dollar and Rupee BusinessLineWhy are gold and silver prices rising now, and will precious metals begin their dream run again or continu The Economic TimesBonded to dollar, gold is on hold Daily PioneerGold and Silver Slip Despite War Tensions: Markets Question Safe-Haven Momentum By Amit Gupta - Kedia Advisory Investment Guru
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 12:29am -
US workforce faces urgent AI skills shift.. - Great Andhra
US workforce faces urgent AI skills shift.. Great AndhraWake Tech President Testifies Before U.S. House Committee Wake TechU.S. Department of Labor Defines 5 Key Areas of AI Literacy Campus TechnologyWIA to Congress: AI Workforce Training Must be Employer‑Led Inside TowersWIOA revamp needed to boost employer-led training Community College Daily
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 12:24am -
Kalshi sued over ouster of Iran leader prediction market - Reuters
Kalshi sued over ouster of Iran leader prediction market ReutersHow Anonymous Bettors Cashed In on the Iran Strike, Just Hours Before It Happened The New York TimesIran-related bets on prediction sites scrutinized over ‘death markets’ and possible insider trades CNNMerkley, Klobuchar Launch New Effort to Ban Federal Elected Officials Profiting from Prediction Markets Merkley (.gov)Polymarket Founder Says War Bets Are Facing Growing Resistance Bloomberg.com
- 1 day ago 6 Mar 26, 11:43pm -
Claude’s consumer growth surge continues after Pentagon deal debacle - TechCrunch
Claude’s consumer growth surge continues after Pentagon deal debacle TechCrunchOpenAI loses 1.5 million subscribers in less than 48 hours after CEO Sam Altman says yes to the deal that Anthropic rejected The Times of IndiaClaude hits one million daily signups, passing ChatGPT in Google Play Store 9to5GoogleAnthropic’s Ethical Stand Could Be Paying Off The AtlanticThe ‘Cancel ChatGPT’ Movement May be More Than a Blip Analytics India Magazine
- 1 day ago 6 Mar 26, 11:26pm -
US-Iran war: Gold being sold at steep cuts in Dubai; available at $30 an ounce discount - The Times of India
US-Iran war: Gold being sold at steep cuts in Dubai; available at $30 an ounce discount The Times of IndiaHow Iran war could derail Gujarat’s diamond and ceramic exports India TodayGold Stuck In Dubai Is Being Sold At Discount As Iran War Widens NDTVIndia’s gem & jewellery industry braces for major impact due to war in West Asia The HinduWest Asia conflict disrupts India’s gems and jewellery trade; diamond shipments halted The Economic Times
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 9:31pm -
4 Stocks to Buy Now: Jefferies sees big upside in these scrips, L&T among top picks - Zee Business

- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 8:43pm -
Skoda Offers Attractive Discounts In March 2026 - Up To Rs. 5 Lakh - Gaadiwaadi.com
Skoda Offers Attractive Discounts In March 2026 - Up To Rs. 5 Lakh Gaadiwaadi.com
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 8:16pm -
Kuwait Shuts Production, Qatar Warns Oil Could Hit $150 in Weeks - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
Kuwait Shuts Production, Qatar Warns Oil Could Hit $150 in Weeks Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comQatar warns war will force Gulf to stop energy exports ‘within days’ Financial Times$87 Now To $150 A Barrel In 2-3 Weeks: Qatar's Big Oil Warning Amid Iran War NDTVQatar fallout: GAIL says LNG supplies may be hit The Times of India600-Point Fall In 45 Minutes: Sensex Hit By Sell-Off As Qatar Warns Oil Could Hit $150 News18
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 8:13pm -
Flipkart Lays Off About 500 Employees Post Annual Performance Review - Inc42
Flipkart Lays Off About 500 Employees Post Annual Performance Review Inc42Flipkart cuts 400-500 jobs after annual performance review The Economic TimesFlipkart lays off hundreds of employees after annual performance review India TodayFlipkart layoffs 2026: Nearly 500 employees asked to leave after performance review, says report MSNFlipkart asks about 500 employees to leave: What the company has to say The Times of India
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 7:38pm -
OpenAnt - AI Based vulnerability Scanner to Detect Vulnerabilities - CybersecurityNews
OpenAnt - AI Based vulnerability Scanner to Detect Vulnerabilities CybersecurityNewsCodex Security: now in research preview OpenAIOpenAI's Codex can autonomously handle your organization's cybersecurity NewsBytesOpenAI Codex Security Scanned 1.2 Million Commits and Found 10,561 High-Severity Issues The Hacker NewsOpenAI Releases AI Agent Security Tool for Research Preview Bloomberg.com
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 7:35pm -
RBI caps claims for small-value digital frauds at Rs 50,000; banks to prove customer liability - The Economic Times
RBI caps claims for small-value digital frauds at Rs 50,000; banks to prove customer liability The Economic TimesConditions apply: Digital fraud relief to be capped The Times of IndiaCompensation for victims of digital fraud, RBI and banks to jointly bear payout Telegraph IndiaCustomers to have zero liability in case of lender negligence: RBI’s draft guidelines on digital fraud The Indian Express'85% Coverage': RBI Issues Draft Digital Fraud Compensation Guidelines NDTV
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 6:38pm -
The US Employment Situation -- February 2026 - Forex Factory
The US Employment Situation -- February 2026 Forex FactoryUS economy unexpectedly sheds 92,000 jobs in February BBCUnexpected job losses, rise in unemployment rate fan US labor market doubts ReutersJobs are falling. Spending is, too. That’s a problem CNNThe Economy’s Warning Light Is Flashing Yellow The Atlantic
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 6:01pm -
Chery iCAUR V23 Spotted Testing: JSW BEV in India? - CarWale
Chery iCAUR V23 Spotted Testing: JSW BEV in India? CarWaleJSW Motor’s Jaecoo J5-based electric SUV spied testing in India Autocar IndiaJaecoo J5 could be JSW’s bold Creta challenger in India MSN3 New Cars JSW Motors Has Been Testing In India In The Run Up To Launch CartoqNew Creta Rival Launching Soon! MotorOctane
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 5:37pm -
EPF interest payment 2026: How your 8.25% for FY 2025‑26 will be credited, explained - Upstox
EPF interest payment 2026: How your 8.25% for FY 2025‑26 will be credited, explained UpstoxWhen will EPF interest be credited to your provident fund account as EPFO keeps rate unchanged at 8.25%? The Economic TimesEPFO retains 8.25% interest rate on PF deposits for 2025-26 ddnews.gov.inEPF interest 8.25% for FY 2025-26: Timeline, calculation method and when the amount will reflect in your EPFO account Zee NewsEPFO trustees for 8.25% rate, its investment panel had suggested 8.1% …
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 4:00pm -

Zee Business

newIndia's LPG prices still lower than neighbours despite price hike
For Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiaries, the impact on household cooking expenses remains modest. The estimated cost of cooking per day using LPG for a PMUY household has increased from about Rs 7.31 to Rs 8.11, an increase of less than Rs 1 per day.
- 1 hour ago 8 Mar 26, 9:38am -
newNot 18 years, you can get driving licence at 16 only through this process; Check how to apply
Driving licence apply online: Individuals who are 16 years old can apply for a licence to ride a motorcycle without gear (MCWOG). This category includes gearless two-wheelers with an engine capacity of up to 50cc.
- 1 hour ago 8 Mar 26, 9:24am -
newIndia’s tobacco consumption crisis: Rural Gutkha use up 565%, Urban tobacco use rises 60% in a decade
In rural India, the number of households consuming tobacco increased from 9.9 crore in 2011-12 (59.3 percent of rural households) to 13.3 crore in 2023-24 (68.6 percent), representing a 33 percent rise in absolute numbers.
- 13 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 9:35pm -
newRegional inequality deepens poverty in Pakistan as provinces show wide economic gaps
Recent data showed that poverty in Pakistan has risen significantly in recent years. The national poverty rate increased to about 28.9 per cent in the fiscal year 2024–25, compared with 21.9 per cent in 2019.
- 16 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 6:58pm -
newAI can add about USD 150 billion to value creation journey of manufacturing MSMEs by 2035
By lowering capability barriers and reducing the cost of scale, AI can help small firms improve consistency, meet global standards, and expand output faster.
- 17 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 5:44pm -
newWhy are F1 car tyres illegal to keep at home? Even billionaires can’t buy them; check hidden reason
F1 car tyres: The tyre manufacturer mainly does this to protect the sport’s technology and ensure that teams or outsiders cannot analyse the tyre compounds or construction.
- 17 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 5:20pm -
newGold nears Rs 1.70 lakh, silver eyes Rs 3 lakh amid safe-haven buying this week
Despite intermittent intra-day pullbacks and profit-taking, the trend structure for precious metals remains decisively bullish.
- 19 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 3:28pm -
newSBI launches USD 500 million social loan for women empowerment
The PSU bank said the facility is aimed at accelerating social impact by promoting gender equality and supporting initiatives that reduce the gender gap.
- 20 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 2:59pm -
newSGB premature redemption: Investors see over 200% return as Rs 1 lakh grows to Rs 3.48 lakh
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the early redemption price for SGB 2020-21 Series VI and Series XII, which are due for redemption in March 2026.
- 20 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 2:18pm -
newIndian Railways’ freight revenue rises by 3 pc to Rs 14,572 crore in Feb
In daily freight loading, Iron ore loading rose to 0.675 MT from 0.529 MT (up 27.6 per cent), while pig iron and finished steel increased to 0.343 MT from 0.284 MT (up 20.8 per cent).
- 21 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 1:48pm -
newWhat is the price of 1 litre petrol, diesel in Pakistan? How it Impact car and bike owners
Petrol, diesel price in Pakistan: As of March 2026, the price of petrol in Pakistan is about 321.17 Pakistani rupees per litre (105.67 INR), while high-speed diesel is priced at around 335.86 PKR (110.51 INR).
- 23 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 12:07pm -
newNew Lexus ES India launch: Hybrid luxury sedan to debut on March 20 with futuristic design
New Lexus ES India launch: The upcoming generation of the Lexus ES luxury sedan is set to arrive in India soon, with Lexus confirming that the model will be launched on March 20, 2026.
- 24 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 10:58am -
Bank holiday update: Are banks open today, Saturday, March 7, 2026? Check details
Even when banks remain closed on national or regional holidays, customers can still access online and mobile banking services without interruption, unless banks notify users about temporary technical maintenance. For urgent cash needs, ATMs remain operational, and digital payment services such as UPI and banking apps continue to function normally.
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 9:32am -
LPG Price Hike: Domestic cylinder cost up by Rs 60, Commercial LPG dearer by Rs 115 from March 7
As per the source, the price of a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder in Delhi has increased from Rs 853 to Rs 913. In Mumbai, the new rate of a domestic LPG cylinder now stands at Rs 912.50, up from Rs 852.50 earlier.
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 7:27am -
Hurun Global Rich List 2026: India now has 308 billionaires after 57 new entrants; THIS person remains Asia’s richest
According to the Hurun Global Rich List 2026, the average wealth of Indian billionaires is around Rs 36,570 crore, which is higher than that of billionaires in China. The data highlights the growing scale of wealth creation in India, with many business leaders building large fortunes across diverse sectors.
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 7:16am -

Mahindra BE 6 Batman Edition returns: Missed it last time? Here's your second chance, but only for 1 day
Mahindra BE 6 Batman Edition: Mahindra is bringing back the special Batman Edition of the Mahindra BE 6 after the initial 999 units sold out in just 135 seconds.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 5:47pm -
Markets post sharp losses amid Middle East tensions; Sensex declines 1,097 points
At the closing bell, Sensex declined 1,097 points, or 1.37 per cent to settle at 78,918. Nifty dipped 315 points, or 1.27 per cent, to close at 24,450. Nifty bank experienced tremendous pressure tanking 2.15 per cent to settle at 57,783.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 4:11pm -
BYD unveils 2nd generation Blade Battery and FLASH charging technology: 10-97% charge in just 9 minutes
BYD today unveiled the 2nd Generation Blade Battery and FLASH Charging Technology, directly addressing two of the most persistent obstacles for electric vehicles: slow charging speeds and poor low-temperature charging performance.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 3:43pm -
India to contribute 17% to global GDP growth in 2026: IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has already raised India’s economic growth projection for 2025 by 0.7 percentage points to 7.3 per cent.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 3:13pm -
Man trained intern for 6 months who later became his boss with double salary; post sparks heated debate online
For six months, a man trained an intern in office, but was later shocked to discover that the latter was made his boss.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 2:55pm -

Live Mint - Opinion

newThe odds of financial crises are rising. Will the US be there to help?
The U.S. historically leads recovery efforts. That is becoming less certain, Robert Hormats writes in a guest commentary.
- 2 hours ago 8 Mar 26, 8:15am -
newA guilt gap in Indian kitchens is a $50 bn market for clean-label ingredients. E.g.: idli, dosa batter
The Indian kitchen faces a conflict between modern convenience and traditional values, leading to an 85% adoption gap in the ready-to-eat market. Successful brands will enable cooking while respecting tradition, creating a culinary experience for consumers who seek engagement over replacement.
- 19 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 4:08pm -
newOperation Epic Fury sparks a high-stakes balancing act in India
As the West Asian conflict intensifies, New Delhi navigates a precarious diplomatic path to safeguard vital energy supplies and millions of overseas citizens.
- 21 hours ago 7 Mar 26, 1:26pm -
Lala Shri Ram: How a failed entrepreneur built one of India's industrial dynasties
For a man who arrived in his family business without any credentials, Lala Shri Ram left behind two of India’s best colleges, a research institute, and one of independent India's largest industrial houses.
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 7:00am -
Have you noticed your AI assistant’s favourite words?
Chatbots tend to overuse some words until they’ve become the fingerprints that identify AI-produced content.
- 1 day ago 7 Mar 26, 7:00am -
Jack Dorsey shouldn’t scare people: Every employer needn’t deploy AI to lay human workers off
Fears of artificial intelligence gobbling up jobs rise each time it enables layoffs—as with Jack Dorsey’s Block. But whether AI replaces or empowers workers may depend on the choices made by companies and governments. Pro-worker AI may be possible.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 2:00pm -
Iran War: Trump’s secretary of state may have let the bloodcurdling truth slip
The Trump administration’s messaging of America's role in the Iran war is confusing at best and chilling at worst. The secretary of state's remark implying Trump followed Netanyahu’s lead exposes not only a lack of sovereign leadership, but inconsistencies in the White House view of US alliances
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 1:01pm -
US-Israel’s Iran War blitz: Has China decided to hide its strength and bide its time?
China’s Gulf diplomacy could end up under the rubble of the Iran war even as its economy defies revival plans. Beijing has scaled back its GDP target. But what about its global power ambitions? There’s no sign of anything but a tactical pullback.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 8:00am -
Mint Quick Edit | Russian oil: The US must accept that India will do what it must for its energy security
As the Iran war disrupts Gulf oil supply, India may be turning to Russian crude again, regardless of what Washington makes of it. It’s about time the US accepts that oil is an openly traded commodity—and that’s good for the global market.
- 2 days ago 6 Mar 26, 7:00am -
Work, family, ambition, duty: Quit trying to balance priorities and reclaim your life by redefining success
The four decades of a career can become increasingly taxing, with burnout looming. Yet the real exhaustion is the erosion of the personal self between work and family. Instead of chasing a balance, redefine success.
- 3 days ago 5 Mar 26, 2:00pm -
Iran War: Presidential power has eclipsed the Congress' constitutional war powers. Here's why it matters
The US-Israel strike on Iran was an act of war. The Constitution requires Congress to authorize force, yet presidents have often bypassed it. Symbolic or not, passing a War Powers Resolution is one of the few ways Congress can reclaim its constitutional authority.
- 3 days ago 5 Mar 26, 1:00pm -
Are Indian states getting adequate fiscal support for the next five years?
The Finance Commission prescribed fewer grants this time, raising concern over whether states have enough support for the next half decade. However, states also receive non-statutory capital grants through the Centre’s special assistance scheme to fund essential public projects. Will this be enough?
- 3 days ago 5 Mar 26, 12:01pm -
Agentic advertising: Ad agencies will need to give up some of their creativity myths
For two years, the advertising industry debated whether AI can be creative. Meanwhile, audience engagement has shifted structurally. Agentic AI isn’t just a tool—it’s a leap that forces agencies to abandon creativity myths and focus on context, culture and other things machines struggle with.
- 3 days ago 5 Mar 26, 10:00am -
India’s new GDP series is an upgrade but it leave a few questions on the economy unanswered
Recent changes in India’s GDP estimation promise a clearer view of the economy’s performance. Services dominate, but shifts in the shares of agriculture and manufacturing demand closer scrutiny for us to grasp trends and sharpen policy formulation.
- 3 days ago 5 Mar 26, 8:00am -
Why the Iran war is not a setback for China, but a lesson—and maybe even an opportunity to exploit
Many see Trump’s Iran strikes as a setback for Beijing. But China’s strategy is to watch, wait and safeguard its core interests—oil flows, Taiwan and trade—while its geopolitical rival expends resources on war. If Washington gets bogged down in West Asia, could Xi turn crisis into opportunity?
- 4 days ago 4 Mar 26, 2:01pm -

Science is much more than just about discovery—it is a national sovereignty imperative today
Science is no longer just about advancing new technologies but is increasingly shaping how countries make economic choices across climate, AI and other frontiers. Countries that invest in foundational research will be better placed to shape standards in today’s fractured world
- 4 days ago 4 Mar 26, 1:00pm -
Andy Mukherjee: From oil and gold to capital flows and fertilizer, how the Iran conflict could rattle India’s economy
Past West Asian wars hit India at the petrol pump. This one could scorch far more—from remittances and smartphone exports to the rupee, fertilizer feedstock and the Centre’s gold-linked debt. How resilient is India’s economy to a prolonged Gulf inferno?
- 4 days ago 4 Mar 26, 10:01am -
Not overly generous: Why a PF payout rate of 8.25% is worthy of celebration—and justified
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has held its interest rate unchanged at 8.25% despite policy rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India—and for good reason. It overlooks our short-term rate cycle and goes by returns made by EPFO.
- 4 days ago 4 Mar 26, 8:00am -
Mint Quick Edit | War reverberations from West Asia: Why RBI may need to heighten its rupee vigil
India is armed with forex reserves but another gulf war has erupted at an unusually bad time for the Indian rupee. If war pressure intensifies, expect currency watchers to keep track of how the Reserve Bank manages the rupee’s managed float.
- 4 days ago 4 Mar 26, 7:00am -
Anthropic’s DeepSeek problem: Frontier AI players can’t expect to keep intellectual property protected
Anthropic’s complaint against three Chinese labs, Deepseek included, illustrates why US-based AI developers can’t stop others from using its work. Legal claims are hard to enforce across borders and others can claim they need to use what others developed. Think of pharma formulas.
- 5 days ago 3 Mar 26, 3:00pm -
Will the 16th Finance Commission’s proposal to end revenue deficit grants weaken a fiscal safety net for states?
The 16th Finance Commission’s idea of ending revenue deficit grants aims to curb moral hazard and restore fiscal discipline. But could the adjustment burden fall on states that weren’t the worst offenders? As India resets its federal compact, this transition will need to be managed carefully.
- 5 days ago 3 Mar 26, 2:00pm -
India’s emphasis on its creative economy could level the playing field and deliver gender parity
India’s new policy push for its ‘orange economy’ signals more than support for creative industries. If backed by the right infrastructure, finance and IP reforms, it could expand jobs, boost women’s workforce participation and empower marginalized voices.
- 5 days ago 3 Mar 26, 12:46pm -
McKinsey: India must equip small businesses with the digital tools to unlock the next phase of e-commerce growth
India’s 60 million MSMEs could power half of e-commerce growth by 2030—but only if they are digitally well equipped. A $30 billion infrastructure opportunity is emerging. McKinsey survey results indicate what needs await fulfilment.
- 5 days ago 3 Mar 26, 12:41pm -
Amodei’s ‘exponential’ claims about AI are proving true: Here’s what has already changed
It took coding skills to make an app till recently. Now, a plain-English prompt can turn an idea into useful software. AI’s exponential phase is finally unfolding, blurring professional boundaries and enabling people.
- 5 days ago 3 Mar 26, 11:09am -
War in West Asia: The US-Israeli attack on Iran puts more than oil prices on India’s radar of risks to track
A flare-up in crude oil prices will worsen if lose-lose dynamics set in. Yet, that may turn out to be the milder fallout of the US-Israeli attack on Iran. Uncertainty hangs thicker over its hard global impact. Think of nukes—and the stake of other countries in US financial and geopolitical authority
- 5 days ago 3 Mar 26, 7:30am -
Mint Quick Edit | PMI data’s told-you-so moment: It has been tracking a factory resurgence
Revised GDP data shows that India’s factory sector’s performance is sturdier than earlier thought. The purchasing managers’ index for manufacturing has been showing strong expansion for months on end. We mustn’t let this pace flag.
- 5 days ago 3 Mar 26, 7:00am -
Ralph Nader moment for the information highway: We need ‘seat belts’ and ‘air bags’ for digital platform safety
Social media’s addictive design isn’t an accident, it seems, but a business model. Just as Nader’s US stir made all cars safer, we need safety rules for online platforms. Surely, we can protect vulnerable users without slowing innovation in the digital economy.
- 6 days ago 2 Mar 26, 4:00pm -
India’s data trove: Don’t grant AI majors free access to this strategic asset—use it as leverage instead
India’s vast and diverse data is fast becoming one of the most coveted assets in the global AI race. Yet, without the right policies, it risks flowing out to strengthen foreign models while leaving limited gains at home. How New Delhi leverages this resource could shape India’s technological future.
- 6 days ago 2 Mar 26, 3:00pm -
The US Federal Reserve is in need of reform: Is Trump’s appointee Kevin Warsh up to the challenge?
If Warsh can win over the Fed’s staff and management, he could tackle the US central bank’s weaknesses and restore its institutional excellence. The effectiveness of its economic role is partly a function of its credibility as a financial authority focused on its mandate.
- 6 days ago 2 Mar 26, 2:00pm -
India Inc can no longer afford to either underplay or overlook the risk of climate litigation
Sustainability compliance is moving from corporate policy statements to a legal must-do. Companies that fail to take earnest action or make truthful disclosures on climate measures could find themselves in the legal dock.
- 6 days ago 2 Mar 26, 12:30pm -
India’s fintech boom is loaded with moral hazard and could trigger a crisis at the slightest shock
India’s retail credit boom is driven by unsecured personal loans and fintech apps incentivized to originate loans. While risks may look small from a distance, even a mild economic shock could trigger a cascade of defaults and shake our financial system.
- 6 days ago 2 Mar 26, 12:00pm -
India’s reset GDP numbers reveal an impressive growth momentum led by the factory sector
The most heartening takeaway from India’s new GDP estimates is a structural shift in the composition of growth. Manufacturing has moved to the forefront—as tracked by a gauge that captures economic output better than before.
- 6 days ago 2 Mar 26, 7:30am -
Mint Quick Edit | Will America’s regime-change gamble in Iran come to haunt the global economy?
The war started by the US and Israel for regime change in Iran could end swiftly, with just a brief flare-up in oil prices. But should it spiral out of control, Ray Dalio’s warning on US debt and imperial overreach could gain traction even as the cost of capital turns volatile.
- 6 days ago 2 Mar 26, 7:00am -
Is Institutional integrity in India under threat?
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant’s words indicate we are heading towards a phenomenal decline of institutions. The judiciary isn’t alone. From Parliament to the public we can easily find innumerable instances.
- 6 days ago 2 Mar 26, 6:00am -
AI for warfare: West Asia’s flare-up should focus attention on red lines for autonomous weapons
The US-Israel attack on Iran not only deploys AI, but comes amid a standoff between Anthropic and the Pentagon over curbs on AI use. Liberal democracies like India need clear laws and standards for state use of AI so that disputes don’t arise at a time of crisis.
- 7 days ago 1 Mar 26, 6:30pm -