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newFramework to measure tech health of bourses on the cards
The market regulator has proposed an IT Resilience Index (ITRI) to assess the technology robustness of stock exchanges and other market infrastructure. This index will monitor the health of IT systems, with availability and security carrying the highest weightages. The framework aims to provide clearer insights into vulnerabilities and enable inter-institutional comparisons.
- 52 mins ago 26 Mar 26, 5:54am -
newRBI may keep call rates and treps below the repo
The Reserve Bank of India aims to keep overnight borrowing costs below its main lending rate. This strategy supports economic growth despite rising imported inflation. Policymakers may overlook current high inflation figures. They are expected to maintain interest rates unchanged. This approach counters a slowdown and avoids hindering growth. Support from monetary and fiscal policies is expected to continue.
- 59 mins ago 26 Mar 26, 5:47am -
newMorgan Stanley sees S&P profit boom despite West Asia war
Despite Middle East conflict, Corporate America's growth remains strong, with strategists boosting profit outlooks. This resilience, defying concerns over oil prices and consumer demand, suggests the current oil spike is unlikely to end the business cycle. Analysts now estimate S&P 500 companies will grow profits by 11.9% in the first quarter.
- 1 hour ago 26 Mar 26, 5:38am -
newNifty's rebound not enough to allay Dalal Street fears
Indian equities saw a relief rally with the Nifty climbing 3.5% in two sessions, fueled by optimism over de-escalation in West Asia and softening crude prices. However, the Volatility Index (VIX) only eased a modest 7%, indicating traders are maintaining hedges due to uncertainty about the sustainability of the current peace and the market's bottom.
- 1 hour ago 26 Mar 26, 5:32am -
newRupee almost touches 94 to $, likely RBI intervention prevents breach
The Indian rupee neared 94 against the dollar on Wednesday, despite a pullback in equities. Central bank interventions helped keep the rupee above this psychological threshold. Exporters withholding conversions and month-end dollar demand contributed to the pressure, while geopolitical tensions also played a role.
- 1 hour ago 26 Mar 26, 5:25am -
newIndia gathers data to counter US claims of excess capacity
India is compiling detailed industry data following a US Section 301 probe into alleged excess capacity in sectors like petrochemicals and steel. The commerce ministry is gathering information on production, employment, and policy support to address US concerns about practices potentially burdening American commerce.
- 6 hours ago 26 Mar 26, 1:00am -
newInflation target held at 4% for next five years
India has maintained its retail inflation target at 4 percent for the Reserve Bank of India. This decision ensures continuity and price stability amidst global economic uncertainties. The framework, set for another five years until March 2031, obligates the RBI to manage monetary policy for price control. This move influences government fiscal measures, aiming for overall economic stability.
- 6 hours ago 26 Mar 26, 12:52am -
newFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman moves Bill to amend IBC, speed up resolution
A new bill aims to speed up bankruptcy resolution in India. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. The proposed changes focus on creditor-led, out-of-court settlements. This aims to reduce delays and improve the process for resolving insolvent companies. The bill also addresses cross-border and corporate group insolvency cases.
- 6 hours ago 26 Mar 26, 12:46am -
newLok Sabha approves Finance Bill, tax rules eased
The Lok Sabha approved the Finance Bill, introducing enhanced tax authority powers and changes to share buyback taxation, capping the surcharge at 12%. The bill also allows retrospective tax case reopening and revalidation of past orders. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated the aim is to reduce litigation and compliance burdens for small taxpayers and businesses.
- 6 hours ago 26 Mar 26, 12:40am -
newAs Asim Munir pitches peace, Iran stops Pakistan's cargo ship at Strait of Hormuz
Pakistan Ship stopped by Iran in Strait of Hormuz: Iran has denied passage to a Karachi-bound vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, citing protocol violations and lack of clearance. This action, coupled with a potential $2 million transit fee, signals Iran's tighter control over the crucial oil route amid escalating regional tensions.
- 15 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 3:20pm -
newBain Capital makes open offer to raise Manappuram stake to 41.7%
Bain Capital has launched an open offer to acquire an additional 26% stake in Manappuram Finance at ₹236 per share, following its earlier purchase of an 18% stake for ₹4,385 crore. If fully subscribed, Bain’s holding could rise to 41.66%, after which it will be classified as a promoter and jointly control the company with existing promoters.
- 16 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 2:26pm -
Private sector growth hits 3.5-year low in March
India's private sector growth slowed to its weakest pace in over three years in March, impacted by the West Asia conflict dampening demand and output. While international sales reached a record high, rising input costs, including oil and energy, intensified inflationary pressures.
- 1 day ago 25 Mar 26, 12:28am -
Consumption hit as kitchens feel the heat of LPG shortage
India's culinary landscape is feeling the pressure as a lack of LPG supplies disrupts the food industry. Establishments like hotels and bustling street vendors are trimming their resources, leading to lower usage of essential ingredients like edible oil and flour. The decline in wheat flour sales poses challenges for the production of staples such as bread and biscuits.
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 12:12am -
Price, availability... Does a new gas crisis await Europe?
Iranian attacks on Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG hub have caused natural gas prices to surge, though Europe's impact is expected to be less severe due to reduced reliance on Qatari LNG. While wholesale prices have jumped, they remain significantly lower than during the Ukraine conflict, with storage levels below average for the upcoming winter.
- 5 days ago 21 Mar 26, 12:26am -
Oil prices to hit $150? How Indian stock markets may react as Iran war rages on
Oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel amid escalating Iran–Israel tensions and fears of a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy chokepoint. Analysts warn crude could climb to $150 if disruptions persist, raising inflation risks and pressuring Indian equities, which have already seen sharp declines amid foreign outflows, rupee weakness and energy supply concerns.
- 11 days ago 15 Mar 26, 2:11pm -

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.
- 26 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.
- 26 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.
- 31 days ago 22 Feb 26, 7:05pm -
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.
- 40 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.
- 41 days ago 13 Feb 26, 12:35am -
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.
- 58 days ago 27 Jan 26, 12:35pm -
Kaynes shares plunge 43% from October peak. Is a tactical rebound on the cards or more pain ahead?
Kaynes has plunged 43.5% from its October peak, with Friday’s 12.5% drop marking the steepest single-day decline. Momentum indicators remain bearish, signaling a risk of further slide toward the year’s low of Rs 3,825. However, being nearly 26% below its 200-day SMA suggests potential mean-reversion, with a contrarian recovery target at Rs 4,541 and downside below Rs 4,300.
- 7 Dec 25, 4:06pm -
Warren Buffett is buying, Michael Burry is shorting: The AI trade splitting Wall Street
Warren Buffett and Michael Burry are taking opposing stances on the AI boom, highlighting investor uncertainty. Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has added a major stake in Alphabet, signaling confidence in the AI-driven growth, while Burry shorts Palantir and Nvidia, criticizing Big Tech accounting practices. Their contrasting positions coincide with transitions in their careers and growing debate over whether AI hype is justified or a bubble.
- 7 Dec 25, 3:09pm -
SoftBank-backed AceVector files updated IPO papers; targets to raise Rs 300 cr via fresh issue
SoftBank-backed digital-commerce ecosystem AceVector Ltd has filed updated draft papers with markets regulator Sebi for an initial public offering (IPO), which will include a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 300 crore.
- 7 Dec 25, 10:45am -
Mcap of five of top-10 most-valued firms surges Rs 72,285 cr; TCS, Infosys biggest winners
The combined market valuation of five of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 72,284.74 crore last week, with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys emerging as the biggest winners.
- 7 Dec 25, 10:37am -
Rare 'intensive' revision in Bihar four months before polls
The Election Commission's 'Special Intensive Revision' of Bihar's electoral rolls has ignited political debate, differing from past revisions. While intensive revisions aren't new, the timing of Bihar's SIR, months before assembly elections, is unusual. Unlike previous 'de novo' exercises, it builds upon the 2002-03 roll, incorporating new enumeration forms and document submission.
- 1 Jul 25, 12:24am -
BJP accuses Kejriwal of sending voters hoax calls to mislead
BJP has accused Arvind Kejriwal of orchestrating hoax calls to mislead voters, alleging that the AAP is claiming votes are being cut by the BJP to support AAP. They also allege distribution of money in slum areas and raised concerns about voter data confidentiality, demanding an investigation.
- 26 Jan 25, 5:52pm -
Lok Sabha election 2024: Maharashtra get interesting after splits in Shiv Sena, NCP
Lok Sabha election 2024: The BJP-Shiv Sena won 41 of the 48 seats in the 2019 polls, but the Sena has split since and a vast majority of the Bal Thackeray-founded party is now allied with the BJP. The Nationalist Congress Party also split as well with Ajit Pawar joining the ruling alliance in the state, led by Eknath Shinde. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP emerged the top party with 23 seats, followed by the undivided Sena with 18.
- 17 Mar 24, 12:16pm -
Modi charisma key factor in BJP's bid to retain all 26 seats in Gujarat
Gujarat's upcoming Lok Sabha elections are influenced by PM Narendra Modi's charisma, anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, education, healthcare challenges, and BJP's endeavor to secure all 26 seats. Lok Sabha polls in Gujarat will be held in a single phase on May 7. Counting of votes will be held on June 4. Anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, education and healthcare facilities are some of the other important issues in the election, where the ruling BJP in Gujarat will attempt…
- 16 Mar 24, 8:35pm -
Implementation of 'guarantees', decline of BRS favour Congress in Telangana, BJP aiming for better show
The BJP, riding high on its growing voter base in Telangana, is now aiming to win over 12 out of the total 17 seats and 35 per cent vote share, in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The party doubled its vote share to nearly 14 per cent resulting in eight seats in the assembly elections held on November 30, last year. BRS, which ruled the state for about a decade since its emergence, is low on morale following the defeat, even as its founder and former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's daughter K…
- 16 Mar 24, 5:48pm -
Apple faces Indian engineer’s bias lawsuit
Anita Nariani Schulze is part of the Sindhi minority. Her complaint alleges that her senior and direct managers, both male, consistently excluded her from meetings while inviting her male counterparts, criticised her, micromanaged her work and deprived her of bonuses, despite positive performance evaluations and significant team contributions.
- 25 Mar 21, 11:14pm -
Despite transatlantic 'love fest', EU charts third way in ties with US and China
But two senior envoys who attended said there was no direct response from the ministers gathered in Brussels when Blinken said: "We must push back on China together and show strength in unity."
- 12 Mar 21, 4:53pm -
Twitter's India policy head to step down; will transition in March
This comes as the San-Francisco based firm is at the receiving end of the Indian government over an issue of blocking and unblocking certain handles tweeting about farmer protests.
- 7 Feb 21, 1:01pm -
Govt may keep Rs 7,500 cr outlay for IT hardware manufacturing under PLI scheme
Foreign companies looking for incentives under the scheme may have to invest Rs 500 crore over four years, while the threshold for domestic firms is likely to be around Rs 20 crore for five years, the source who did not wish to be named said.
- 18 Jan 21, 9:41pm -
Indian dating apps, services see surge of paying users in small cities
Growth More than in MetrosAccording to companies like Aisle and Truly Madly, which have millions of users and position themselves as “serious” dating apps, and bespoke high-end dating services like Sirf Coffee, a lot more users from such places are not only keen on using these apps, but also willing to pay for it.
- 1 Jan 21, 10:39pm -
Time for government, companies to adopt artificial intelligence: Deloitte India
“Indian companies need to re-skill, train, and acquire more relevant talent, if they are to successfully integrate AI technologies. Most importantly, they should be willing to make the continued investment. It is an uphill race in which there will be winners and losers,” said Deloitte India CEO N Venkatram.
- 27 Dec 20, 11:33pm -
Narendra Modi has his eyes set on boosting business: Joao Cravinho, EU Ambassador
Ambassador Joao Cravinho, head of the EU delegation, led Ambassadors of various European countries to a quiet lunch with Modi at the capital last year.
- 3 Jun 14, 5:34am -
Confidence level of industry improving: KV Kamath, ICICI Bank
"It is the collective wisdom of the marketplace that there is action and we will move with speed. That improves the confidence level of industry."
- 2 Jun 14, 2:27pm -
We may see rapid growth over the next few years: Raamdeo Agrawal
Directives from the Centre have to be executed at the state level. So, there are many things that are not in Modi’s hands, says Raamdeo Agrawal.
- 2 Jun 14, 8:00am -
Every decision of government needn’t be a big reform: Anand Mahindra
"The fact that we are the world’s largest democracy and we are all aware that power and a role in global affairs for a nation comes from economic strength."
- 2 Jun 14, 4:00am -
Our commitment for press freedom, and autonomy of public broadcast is absolute: Prakash Javadekar
"Now there is a stage three and stage four of digitisation, we will take a call on this only after taking all things into account."
- 31 May 14, 4:00am -
There is a leadership vacuum in Infosys, time to get Nandan Nilekani back: Mohandas Pai
"There is a leadership vacuum in the company, because they made the wrong choice of CEO three years ago and that is playing out right now."
- 29 May 14, 12:40pm -
ET Search
Rupee#CAD#Economic crisis#Food Bill
- 6 Aug 13, 1:45pm -
After the Oscars, what's next for silent stars of The Artist?
The team behind The Artist will have spent the first day of the rest of their lives conforming to the grandest, and most lucrative, of Hollywood traditions.
- 29 Feb 12, 12:42am -
Delhi World Book fair: A fair like no other
It's the World Book fair, which comes around once every two years sprawling across the giant halls of Pragati Maidan. This is the fair's 20th edition.
- 25 Feb 12, 7:38am -
Indian gift makes its way to State Department exhibition
An elephant figurine gifted by the then HM LK Advani to US Secretary of State Colin Powell in 2002, has made its way to the State Department hall.
- 24 Feb 12, 1:39pm -
IMD to use dynamic models for forecasts
Statistical models used by IMD will still be used for monsoon forecast, but the ministry of earth sciences is putting more emphasis on dynamic models.
- 22 Feb 12, 2:19am -
Docs reveal contents of first wire msg between India & Eng
Newly discovered documents have revealed the first telegraph messages and joy when England was linked for the first time with India on 23 June, 1870.
- 21 Feb 12, 3:19pm -
Worried Amitabh Bachchan fans pray to Lord Shiva for his recovery
Hundreds of worried fans of ailing Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan today performed a yagna here to pray for his speedy recovery.
- 20 Feb 12, 4:27pm -
Alfa raises delisting price to Rs 2,850 a share
Alfa Laval (India) today said its parent firm has raised the delisting offer price to Rs 2,850 a share.
- 10 Jan 12, 5:49pm -
DB Realty, Unitech stocks rose
The stocks of DB Realty and Unitech rose after top executives of these companies were granted bail in the 2G scam case.
- 30 Nov 11, 3:55am -
Fitch withdraws Reliance Capital ratings
Fitch on Friday said it has withdrawn the ratings on Reliance Capital as the company has decided to stop participating.
- 20 Oct 11, 9:00pm -
'Discoms' poor fin health poses risks for traders'
The poor financial health of state electricity boards could pose significant business risks for power traders in the country, says Fitch.
- 20 Oct 11, 8:02pm -
Cigarette cos shares outperform benchmark Sensex
Shares of cigarette companies have rallied over the past one month, with ITC, Godfrey Philips and VST Industries hitting record highs.
- 19 Jul 11, 1:35am -
Lovable Lingerie's dream run on as traders lap it up
Lovable Lingerie is 3rd-best performing stock among companies listed this year, with it doubling in value, as traders bet it could repeat performance of Page Indus.
- 18 Jun 11, 12:25am -
'Big Daddy' laps up Cipla after Q1 nos beat forecast
Shares of Cipla inched up on heavy volumes on Friday, after the company’s first quarter earnings beat the consensus estimate.
- 14 Aug 10, 3:35am -
Old Fox has dream run on Dalal Street
The Old Fox of Dalal Street has been on a dream run since the past couple of weeks. On Friday, most stocks that he had been steadily building up positions in figured among key gainers of the day.
- 14 Aug 10, 3:26am -
Cairn India hits record high on BSE amid stake sale talks
The scrip, which was flat for most of the session, shot up in the final hour of trade on the Bombay Stock Exchange to settle with a net gain of 4.36 per cent at Rs 355.45.
- 13 Aug 10, 8:11pm -
Vedanta plunges 5.59% on LSE amid talks to buy Cairn stake
In the late afternoon session, the scrip was being traded at 20.61 pounds, down by 5.50 per cent on the LSE. Vedanta opened on a positive note, but soon swung into the red.
- 13 Aug 10, 7:26pm -
SBI shares on gaining spree; hit record high
In the past two days, the scrip recorded a gain of over 9 per cent on the BSE, making its investors richer by a whopping Rs 15,000 crore.
- 13 Aug 10, 6:47pm -
Traders bet on calendar spread as Nifty moves in a tight range
A trading combination involving Nifty options is gaining prominence among savvy trading desks of institutional investors.
- 13 Aug 10, 2:25am -
Seven out of top 10 Asian small-cap funds are Indian
An analysis of 300 Asian small-cap schemes shows DSP BlackRock Micro Cap Fund leading the charge, delivering an 82% return over the past year.
- 12 Aug 10, 10:50am -
Nifty may find support at 5300 level
As far as stock futures are concerned, we are very near to the highest-ever open interest with 195 crore shares in open interest.
- 12 Aug 10, 2:22am -
'Don't bank only on price-to-earning ratio'
Many experts believe that looking at PE ratio in isolation won’t help investors grasp realities of the mkt and higher valuation may not be the only deciding factor driving mkt.
- 9 Aug 10, 3:55am -
Market may trade in a range, but FIIs seen sold on India
Market may see range-bound trading this week in the absence of any major trigger.
- 9 Aug 10, 1:05am -

Business Standard

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

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

Business Line

newInfosys to acquire Optimum Healthcare IT for $465 million
The acquisition strengthens Infosys’ healthcare capabilities, expands cloud, AI, and digital offerings, and adds new provider clients
- 3 hours ago 26 Mar 26, 3:27am -
newIndia close to rock-bottom in happiness rankings
India has made a slight improvement in its happiness index in 2025, placing 116th out of 147 countries; it was placed in the 118th position in 2024
- 8 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 10:22pm -
newRBI clears Avenir Investment's takeover bid for Sammaan Capital
On completion of the preferential allotment, Avenir will hold roughly 41.23 per cent of Sammaan Capital’s paid-up equity share capital.
- 8 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 10:19pm -
newCCI clears MUFG’s ₹39,618 crore Shriram Finance deal, largest FDI in financial sector
The deal is expected to close by this April
- 9 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 10:15pm -
newGold ETFs outpace Nifty 50 returns across horizons
On a one-year CAGR basis, most Gold ETFs delivered returns in excess of 50%, reflecting the sharp rally in gold prices and strong investor demand for safe-haven assets
- 9 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 10:12pm -
newSlow, but steady start for SIFs; amass ₹9,712 crore AUM in six months
The hybrid long-short fund has been the most popular with six schemes managing asset of ₹7,389 crore
- 9 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 10:10pm -
newIs early NDA consolidation putting INDIA Bloc on the back foot in Puducherry?
The defining feature of the campaign remains the contrast in momentum — an NDA that consolidated early versus an INDIA bloc that took longer to settle internal disputes
- 9 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 10:09pm -
newGold surges 4% as ceasefire hopes drive India’s second straight rally
The BSE Sensex gained 1,205 points or 1.63% to close at 75,273.45, while the Nifty 50 advanced 394 points or 1.72% to settle at 23,306.45
- 9 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 10:05pm -
newPNG push gathers pace as LPG risks mount
India accelerates PNG adoption amid rising LPG supply risks, mandating households in connected areas to switch within three months.
- 9 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 9:57pm -
newPM unveils war-time measures to safeguard fuel, fertilizer supplies
Seven empowered groups formed as government switches to crisis mode
- 9 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 9:54pm -
newInflation targeting range to be unchanged for 5-year period starting April 1
India’s inflation target range remains unchanged at 4% for five years, effective April 1, 2026, ensuring monetary policy stability.
- 9 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 9:50pm -
newModified UDAN scheme gets Cabinet nod; over ₹28,000 crore outlay approved
Hundred new airports will be developed through a challenge-based approach with states
- 9 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 9:47pm -
newTennis legend Leander Paes joins BJP just ahead of Assembly elections in West Bengal
Paes’ joining the BJP has marked a notable shift, given his earlier association with the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress
- 9 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 9:45pm -
newAIADMK’s Edappadi Palaniswami kicks off 2026 campaign with Mylapore rally
The party supremo blended his poll promises with attack on the DMK rule
- 9 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 9:43pm -
newNext phase of demand-led growth of ethanol to focus on higher blending target, flex-fuel vehicles and E-100
Share of broken rice supplied through ration shops to be reduced to 10% from 25% currently, says Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra
- 9 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 9:39pm -

newRCB, RR sale set to reshape commercials of IPL ecosystem
The deals set stage for r higher expectations from the next media rights auction cycle of the T20 league
- 9 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 9:29pm -
newEngineering exports in February rise 12.9%, but West Asia crisis could take its toll in March
Exports to the US, UAE decline during the month, but shipments to China double
- 9 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 9:22pm -
newClean Max plans ₹7,000-crore capex to ramp up energy sales capacity by 1500 MW by FY27
The company’s energy sales capacity currently stands at 3000 MW, up from around 1700 MW in April 2025
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 9:11pm -
newHFCL expands defence business with ₹1,570 cr export order book
The company will have manufacturing facilities in Gurgaon and Bengaluru
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 9:05pm -
newEditorial. Micro management
MFI credit guarantee scheme sets too many conditions
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 9:03pm -
newCivil society warns of ‘WTO reform capture’ as MC14 opens in Yaoundé
Attempts to dilute development mandate, shrink policy space for poorer nations and skew rule-making in favour of major economies need to be thwarted, they say
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 9:01pm -
newCorporate law reforms
The new framework is faster, more accountable
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:59pm -
newAs global fertilizer prices head north, India looks to include price while signing deals
Such a move will help in overcoming volatility in fertilizer prices as being witnessed now
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:59pm -
newHealthcare providers undertake “strategic stocking”: Nathealth representatives
The first report along with Bain & Company estimated that an improvement in HALE from 61 years to 70 years by 2047 could result in a five-fold increase in GDP per capita
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:58pm -
newRupee closes at new record low
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:57pm -
newOpposition joins hands with govt to present united front during West Asia crisis
The “broad understanding” emerged between the opposition and government during an all-party meeting convened by the government on Wednesday
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:56pm -
newHDFC issue flags lack of transparency
HDFC resignation episode should be seen in the context of a pattern that points to deep, structural problems
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:53pm -
newCrude-linked cost surge hits real estate, construction expenses may rise 10–12%
Steel prices have surged roughly 20%, PVC pipe prices are up 25%, while petroleum-dependent materials such as tiles are also under pressure
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:53pm -
newLetters to Editor dated March 25th, 2026
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:52pm -
newMM Forgings’ board approves fundraising plan
The shares of MM Forgings closed the trading day at ₹421.25, up 1.29 per cent on the BSE
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:51pm -
newNiti Aayog turns down Tata, M&M, JSW MG’s request on definition of ZEVs
Indian Federation of Green Energy thanks Niti Aayog for not coming under any pressure
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:50pm -
newBig-ticket RCB deal underscores monetisation potential of IPL teams
According to USL’s annual report, in FY25, RCSPL reported revenue from operations of ₹504 crore, a 21 per cent decrease, primarily due to a lower number of Men’s Indian Premier League (IPL) matches played by RCB
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:48pm -
newIndia’s Data Centre Capacity to grow 4x by 2030: CareEdge Ratings
India’s co-location Data Centre capacity has registered major growth since FY21 and doubled to 1.2 GW during FY22–FY25
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:47pm -
newIndia aims to cut emissions intensity by 47% by 2035 from 2005 levels
India's absolute emissions ‌continue to rise alongside economic growth, but it often cites its low per-capita emissions to argue that developed nations must do ‌more to fight climate change
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:46pm -
newQED Investors doubles down on India, bets on AI-led fintech and cross-border plays
The US-based fintech-focused venture capital firm counts India as its core geography in Asia-Pacific with eight of its 14 investments anchored in the country
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:43pm -
newCBIC introduces payment aggregator for duty payout
With this, credit card or debit card or Unified Payment Interface (IIPI) can now be used for customs duty payment.
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:42pm -
newElitecon promotes smart, sustainable farming with CSR initiatives
The initiative aims to introduce precision agriculture technologies and resource-efficient farming practices in the tobacco-growing regions of Andhra Pradesh
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:39pm -
newEFT partners with BSPL to produce E610P agriculture drone
A media statement said that EFT has officially commenced ‘Make in India’ production of the E610P agricultural drone, with BSPL serving as the designated manufacturing and distribution partner
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:36pm -
newIndia’s energy choices have been sub-optimal
Under US pressure, it moved away from Iranian oil earlier. Such choices may have started to hurt
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:36pm -
newGov introduces FCRA amendments as financial bill; opposition flags concern
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which seeks to provide oversight framework over foreign funding, enhance transparency and accountability, in the Lok Sabha as a financial bill under Article 117 Clause (1)
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:33pm -
newLok Sabha gives nod to two retrospective amendments in I-T Act
The amendments reinforce the policy intent of decriminalising minor and procedural non-compliances
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:32pm -
newPN3, amidst fragile capital flows
The Centre looks keen to attract long-term investment from China to offset tepid domestic investment as well
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:32pm -
newWTO MC14: India to prioritise food security, policy space, development concerns
New Delhi supports facilitating investment flows to developing countries, LDCs but there is no change in its opposition to IFDA proposal at the WTO, say officials
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:23pm -
newRBI rejects all bids at Treasury Bills auction aggregating ₹35,000 cr
There was a liquidity surplus of about ₹2.5-3.0 lakh crore in the banking system in the beginning of March
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:18pm -
newSEBI, Google roll out ‘verified’ badge for investment apps to curb fraud
Over 600 broker apps on Play Store tagged; move aimed at helping investors distinguish genuine platforms from fakes
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:16pm -
newCCPA warns of action against restaurant, hotels levying additional fuel-related charges
The Central Consumer Protection Authority has termed it the practice an unfair trade practice under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:16pm -
newSula Vineyards to acquire Chandon’s Nashik estate in asset deal
The company plans to leverage the property’s infrastructure and location to develop a wine tourism destination.
- 11 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:15pm -
newGlobal Wheat prices surge amid Iran war, higher oil and fertilizer costs | EP 90
- 11 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:14pm -
newMaharashtra plans multi-department panel to tackle recurring onion crisis
It has been tasked with recommending immediate interventions to support farmers hit by falling prices, while also outlining long-term strategies to stabilise the sector.
- 11 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:13pm -
newAIADMK unveils constituency-wise NDA seat-sharing for 2026 polls
Of the 234 Assembly constituencies, the AIADMK will contest 169 seats, leaving 65 constituencies to the seven alliance partners, including the BJP
- 11 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:13pm -
newTVS Holdings declares interim dividend
The record date for the purpose of interim dividend will be April 2, 2026
- 11 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:13pm -
newWeak sentiment keeps Kashmir gold demand muted despite dip in prices
The expected surge has failed to materialise this time, say Traders
- 11 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:12pm -
newBernstein, UBS trim Nifty targets as West Asia conflict clouds outlook
While most firms believe the domestic structural story remains intact, near-term market direction is seen hinging on the duration of geopolitical tensions
- 11 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:08pm -
newMore western disturbances seen, may cap mercury level over North-West, Central India
US agency suggests cooler than normal weather may persist into April, prevent heat-up of land
- 11 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 7:59pm -
newSugar prices may stay firm on tight inventories, says Ind-Ra
The development comes amid shrinking spreads and oversupply are straining ethanol profitability
- 11 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 7:59pm -
newFrom crop failure to code-led farming: An entrepreneur bets big on AI to grow high-value crops
Vivek Raj wants to make farming as predictable as manufacturing so that a farmer can plan crop yields, timelines and income with near certainty
- 11 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 7:58pm -
newPMJDY crosses ₹3 lakh cr-mark in total balance
Jan Dhan accounts logged a total balance of ₹3,02,778 crore as on March 11, against ₹2.6 lakh crore in year-ago period
- 11 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 7:52pm -
newAI drives surge in data, cloud, cyber spends despite tight tech budgets
‘Momentum doesn’t mean a notable increase in technology budgets just yet’
- 11 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 7:44pm -
newSunil Mittal to retire as Chair from Airtel Africa effective AGM this year
Gopal Vittal will be appointed Non-Executive Chair of the Board
- 11 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 7:42pm -
newSEBI fills WTM vacancy with KV Ramana Murty
Former defence accounts official appointed to board; portfolio reshuffle likely
- 11 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 7:36pm -

NDTV Business

newHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: HBO Unveils Official Teaser — Check Release Date
Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton take on the iconic roles of Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, completing the central trio alongside Harry.
- 6 hours ago 26 Mar 26, 12:53am -
newUK Court Rejects Nirav Modi's Petition To Reopen Case Against Extradition To India
Rejecting Modi's petition, the court observed that the petition and the circumstances surrounding it were not exceptional to make it appropriate to reopen the case.
- 6 hours ago 26 Mar 26, 12:26am -
newTrump To Travel To China On May 14-15 For Summit With Xi
Trump has generally struck an upbeat tone with China, challenging the limits of his own Republican Party's appetite for closer ties with a country that many hawks see as America's chief geopolitical adversary.
- 7 hours ago 26 Mar 26, 12:12am -
newUS F/A-18 Hit By Iranian Air Defences? IRGC Claim, Viral Video Spark Questions
Unverified Iranian claims of downing a US F/A-18 near Chabahar fuel tensions, as viral footage circulates amid escalating regional conflict.
- 7 hours ago 26 Mar 26, 12:07am -
newVivek Agnihotri, T-Series Join Forces For 'Operation Sindoor' Project
More information regarding the cast, crew and release details is yet to be announced.
- 7 hours ago 26 Mar 26, 12:00am -
newKKR Bring In Navdeep Saini As Harshit Rana Replacement For IPL 2026
Gujarat Titans have also plugged a gap in their squad, signing Kulwant Khejroliya as a replacement for Prithviraj Yarra, who is ruled out due to injury.
- 7 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 11:54pm -
newWorms In Curd On Vande Bharat: Railways Fines IRCTC, Terminates Vendor's Contract
The complaint was filed by the passenger on the Tatanagar Vande Bharat Express in Patna.
- 7 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 11:49pm -
newTrump To 'Unleash Hell' If Iran Doesn't Accept Defeat: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also claimed that the United States is very close to meeting objectives and reiterated a 4 to 6 week timeline for the Iran operation.
- 7 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 11:41pm -
newMade In Korea Beats Dhurandhar, Border 2; Tops Netflix Global Charts For Second Week In A Row
The chart was topped by Made In Korea with over 67 million views and 12.7 million hours of watch time. It has ranked first in the non-English movies twice in a row in the month of March.
- 7 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 11:38pm -
newBeyond The Gulf: Argentina Steps In As India's Key Energy Partner Amid LPG Supply Woes
In the first quarter of 2026, the South American country exported about 50,000 tonnes of LPG to India—more than double the 22,000 tonnes shipped during the entirety of 2025.
- 7 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 11:35pm -
newMeta, Google Found Liable In Social Media Addiction Case
In the first case of its kind to go to trial, the 12-person jury in California state court was asked to decide whether Meta and Google were negligent in the design and operation of their platforms and should have warned that their products might be dangerous for minors.
- 7 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 11:28pm -
newUS-Israel-Iran War News Updates: Iran'S Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant Struck Again
The US Israel Iran conflict enters its fourth week amid heightened tensions in the region.
- 7 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 11:17pm -
newMahadev App Case: ED Seizes Assets Worth Rs 1,700 Crore; Homes In Dubai's Burj Khalifa Attached
The ED alleged these properties were acquired from the proceeds of crime generated from illegal online betting operations.
- 8 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 11:07pm -
newLizard Or Capsicum? Student Claims Reptile In Mess Food, Staff 'Eats' It To Deny Charge | Watch Video
The incident, reported from the University Institute of Technology at RGPV, quickly gained attention after a video of the exchange began circulating online.
- 8 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 10:49pm -
newRBI Sanctions Acquisition Of Sammaan Capital By Abu-Dhabi Holding Company Avenir Investment RSC
The RBI has also allowed the company and Sammaan Finserve's request for waiver of the public notice period.
- 8 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 10:29pm -

newCBIC Enables UPI, Debit And Credit Card Payments For Customs Duty On ICEGATE
The CBIC in a circular said ICEGATE e-Payment platform has enabled 'Payment Aggregator' as an authorised mode to facilitate customs duty payment.
- 8 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 10:28pm -
new'India Won't Act As Broker Like Pakistan': Jaishankar Told All-Party Meet On Iran Mediation, Say Sources
Speculation over Islamabad's backchannel diplomacy intensified after US President Donald Trump shared a post by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif indicating his willingness to help facilitate dialogue.
- 8 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 10:24pm -
newBajaj Finserv Stock Rises Over 2% After Motilal Oswal Initiates Coverage
During the trading session on Wednesday, Bajaj Finserv rose 2.65% to close at Rs 1,749.5 apiece on the NSE.
- 8 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 10:24pm -
newRedemption Season: Umran Malik To Mayank Yadav — Seven Comeback Arcs That Can Shape IPL 2026
Prithvi Shaw, Sarfaraz Khan, Cameron Green, Mohammed Shami and Jason Holder are also among those who are seeking to make a big impact.
- 8 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 10:24pm -
newUS Releases New Footage Of Strikes On Iranian Military Sites Amid 'Productive' Trump-Tehran Talks
Trump recently said the United States had held "very good and productive" discussions with Iranian representatives, though he did not provide details about the talks or identify those involved.
- 9 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 9:58pm -

IBN

new7 Ways Inflation Affects Everyday Life
Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding your purchasing power.
- 13 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 5:31pm -
newGold, Silver Surge Alongside Sensex, Nifty Rally; What’s Behind The Shift?
Gold jumps 3.5 percent on COMEX to 4557.90 as silver surges over 5 percent to 73.14, tracking Sensex and Nifty 50 rallies amid easing West Asia tensions.
- 14 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 4:46pm -
newBulls Take Charge! Sensex Jumps 2600 Points, Nifty 50 Zooms 4% In 2 Days On Iran War De-escalation Hopes
The benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty extended gains in Wednesday's trade on hopes of US-Iran ceasefire
- 14 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 4:38pm -
newWhy Ignoring An Income Tax Summons Can Cost You Big
Ignoring an Income Tax Department summons can trigger Section 272A penalties, Section 174 prosecution, best judgment assessment, adverse inferences, and deeper scrutiny.
- 14 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 4:29pm -
newUpcoming Stock Market Holidays: Trading On NSE, BSE To Pause On March 26, March 31, April 3
Indian stock markets shut on Shri Ram Navami, Shri Mahavir Jayanti, Good Friday 2026. MCX also closed these days plus Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti.
- 15 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 4:07pm -
newFiscal Health Index 2026: Top 8 Best Performing States In India
The Fiscal Health Index 2026 assesses the financial performance of Indian states using a structured framework.
- 15 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 4:00pm -
newDalal Street Sees Strong Bounce: Sensex Up 1,200 Pts, Nifty Above 23,300
Nifty50 and Sensex opened higher after US President Donald Trump reiterated that discussions to end the Middle East conflict are ongoing
- 15 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 3:50pm -
newKotak Mahindra Bank Faces Alleged Rs 160 Crore FD Fraud Linked to Panchkula Civic Body
Kotak Mahindra Bank is facing an alleged fraud involving missing fixed deposits linked to Haryana’s Panchkula Municipal Corporation
- 17 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 2:12pm -
newAffordable Homes In Delhi: DDA Offers Flats At 25% Discount, Applications Open March 26
DDA has launched the Karmayogi Housing Scheme for current and retired government employees, offering 1, 2, and 3 BHK flats at a 25% discount from March 26
- 17 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 2:10pm -
newLok Sabha Passes Finance Bill 2026–27; Here Are The Key Takeaways
Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill, 2026 by a voice vote following Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s reply to the debate
- 17 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 2:09pm -
newAfter Zomato, Swiggy Raises Platform Fee To Rs 17.58
With both major food delivery apps hiking platform charges, customers are seeing higher bills even before adding food and delivery costs.
- 17 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 2:00pm -
newX’s Local-First Revenue Shift Sparks Uproar; Elon Musk Stops Rollout
Elon Musk pauses X revenue sharing update after backlash over Nikita Bier plan favoring local impressions and curbing engagement farming in American politics.
- 17 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 1:32pm -
newNot Just A Cricket Legend, Shane Warne Proves His Business Genius With Rs 450 Crore Jackpot
Shane Warne secured 0.75 percent per IPL season at Rajasthan Royals, now sold for 1.63 billion dollars, leaving his children an estimated Rs 450 crore legacy.
- 18 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 1:05pm -
newGold Bounces Back Big After Slump, Silver Records Huge Jump In Hyderabad. Here’s What Latest Rates Mean For Buyers
Gold prices decline again, offering relief to buyers as rates dip slightly across key cities. Silver remains steady, while global trends and a strong dollar weigh on prices
- 18 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 1:05pm -
newRBI Steps In As Past Intervention Flows Pressure Rupee Near Record Lows
The rupee had confronted similar pressure late last month as well when intervention-linked NDF contracts matured
- 18 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 1:02pm -

newBank Nifty Jumps 2.5% For 2nd Day On Peace Hopes; HDFC Bank, AU SFB Lead Gains
The Bank Nifty extended its recovery for a second consecutive session on Wednesday, rising around 2%
- 18 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 12:36pm -
newDwarka Expressway Property Boom: Rs 10-Crore Homes See Record 2,079% Jump In One Year
Delhi NCR’s property boom is intensifying, with one corridor emerging as a luxury hotspot. Homes above Rs 10 crore are driving demand, drawing even wealthy buyers into queues
- 18 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 12:21pm -
newZerodha To Double F&O Charges To Rs 40 For Certain Traders From April 1
Zerodha to charge Rs 40 per intraday F&O order for traders not meeting SEBI 50 percent cash collateral norms, as tighter rules curb leverage and speculation.
- 19 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 12:15pm -
newWar Fallout Fears: Can Energy Crisis Trigger Lockdown-Like Curbs In India?
Lockdown fears rise amid West Asia tensions and oil surge, but experts say curbs are unlikely as India faces an economic, not health, crisis
- 19 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 11:40am -
newFortnite Maker Epic Games Lays Off 20% Workforce Amid Falling Player Engagement
Epic Games cuts over 1000 roles or 20 percent after a Fortnite engagement downturn since 2025, as Tim Sweeney targets 500 million dollars in cost savings.
- 19 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 11:27am -
newNo Fuel Shortage, Says BPCL; Urges Public Not To Panic Buy
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd dismissed rumours of petrol and diesel shortages, assuring that fuel supplies across the country remain adequate
- 19 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 11:21am -
newWhy Building A House In 2026 Will Get Costlier Despite GST Cuts And Lower Cement Prices
Despite GST cuts on cement and key materials, rising labour costs and global price pressures are pushing construction expenses higher, adding to the burden on homebuyers in 2026
- 20 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 11:08am -
newMutual Funds Can Soon Be Gifted: Sebi’s New Proposal Explained
SEBI proposes Gift PPI cards for mutual fund investing, capped at Rs 10000, non reloadable, one year validity, no cash use, full amount must be invested by the recipient.
- 20 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 10:45am -
newGold, Silver Prices Rebound Sharply: Check 22K And 24K City-Wise Rates Across India
Gold rebounds as 24K hits Rs 1,46,670 in Mumbai and trades near 4,567.30 dollars globally, with silver at 73.57 dollars amid safe haven demand and firm sentiment.
- 21 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 9:52am -
newAirlines Reroute To Asia, But Is This The Beginning Of The End For Gulf Hub Dominance?
Airports in Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Seoul are seeing renewed relevance as airlines explore routing flexibility.
- 22 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 9:13am -
newNo Form 16 This Year? Here’s What Employers May Issue Instead
Under the new rules, all ITR forms will be aligned with provisions of Income-tax Act, 2025, leading to a complete redesign of return formats
- 23 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 7:55am -
newNo More UPI PIN? BHIM Enables Fingerprint, Face Unlock For Payments Up To Rs 5,000
NPCI BHIM Services Limited launches biometric UPI on BHIM Payments App, enabling fingerprint or face authentication for payments up to Rs 5000 on iOS and Android.
- 23 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 7:43am -
newHDFC Bank Appoints Three Law Firms to Review Chairman’s Sudden Exit
In a stock market filing, HDFC Bank confirmed that it has engaged both domestic & international law firms to review Chakraborty’s resignation
- 23 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 7:39am -
newPetrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Major Cities On March 25 Amid West Asia Crisis
Crude prices have been highly volatile in recent days due to ongoing conflict, will petrol, diesel prices be hiked? Check city-wise rate list
- 23 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 7:29am -
Govt Issues Order To Strengthen Natural Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Amid Hormuz Disruption
The Petroleum ministry issued an order for a streamlined and time-bound framework for laying pipelines across India, addressing delays in approvals and access to land.
- 1 day ago 24 Mar 26, 10:51pm -
Bet, Announcement, Millions Made: $580M Trade Before Trump’s Iran Post Raises Questions
Unusual S& P 500 e Mini and oil futures trades before Donald Trump Iran talks post spark profit windfall, echoing Polymarket timing and raising insider concern.
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 4:47pm -
Swiggy Follows Zomato’s Footsteps, Raises Platform Fee To Rs 17.58: ‘Once You Are Addicted…’
Swiggy's revised platform fee attracted heated debate online as people lambasted the company.
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 4:40pm -
8th Pay Commission May Bring Big Pay Hike And Arrears Up To Rs 15 Lakh, Check Latest Update
Employees could receive arrears for nearly 20 months. Depending on salary level and fitment factor, payouts may range from Rs 3.6 lakh to Rs 15 lakh.
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 4:33pm -
Stock Market Highlights: Sensex Ends 1373 Pts Higher At 74,068, Nifty Shy Off 23,000
The Nifty50 and Sensex advanced, tracking positive global cues after the US postponed strikes on Iran’s power infrastructure
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 3:44pm -
Economics Lecturer Turns Fish Seller In Karnataka, Earns More Than Teaching
Disappointed at not securing a government job, she decided to give up that career path altogether. After a few months, she asked her husband to help her set up a fish stall.
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 2:39pm -
Hyderabad Real Estate Scam: Rs 15.26 Crore Fraud Through Double Registration To Cash In On Price Hike
Taking advantage of rising land prices, fraudsters duped investors in a massive scam. A shocking double registration case has surfaced in Quthbullapur, Hyderabad
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 2:03pm -
Food Delivery Gets Costlier: Swiggy Hikes Platform Fee By 17% After Zomato
Swiggy raises platform fee to Rs 17.58 matching Zomato as both food delivery giants hike charges to boost revenue from millions of daily orders.
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 1:53pm -
Iran War Fallout: Goldman Sachs Trims India’s 2026 Growth Forecast to 5.9%, Down From 7%
Goldman Sachs cuts India 2026 growth forecast to 5.9 percent amid Iran US war, oil supply disruption via Strait of Hormuz and higher Brent crude prices.
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 12:47pm -
Volatile Markets Amid US-Iran War: Is Lumpsum Investing in Mutual Funds A Smart Move Now?
Iran US war spooks markets as Nifty 50 falls 10 percent. Aarti Desikan and Shantanu Awasthi urge investors to stay disciplined and use staggered SIP and STP strategies.
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 11:59am -
India Realty Market Holds Firm Despite Global Headwinds: DLF’s Aakash Ohri
Aakash Ohri of DLF says Delhi NCR real estate stays resilient, with rising NRI interest, vertical luxury living, and integrated communities like DLF Midtown and ONE Midtown.
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 11:36am -
Vedanta Announces Third Interim Dividend Of Rs 11 Per Share; Check Record Date
Vedanta Ltd declares third interim dividend of Rs 11 per share for FY 2025 26, totaling about Rs 4300 crore, with record date March 28 2026 and board nod on March 23 2026.
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 10:34am -
New ATM Rules From April 1: What Customers Need To Know
Starting April 1, 2026, major banks including HDFC Bank, Punjab National Bank, and Bandhan Bank will implement revised ATM rules.
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 10:10am -
HDFC Bank Shares Bounce Back As Bank Orders Legal Review Of Exit Letter
HDFC Bank rises after recent fall as Atanu Chakraborty exits, RBI clears Keki Mistry as interim part time chairman, governance concerns still linger.
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 10:01am -
Gold Slides, Silver Crashes Nearly 4%; Check City-Wise Rates On Tuesday Across Cities
Gold and silver slump as Donald Trump pauses Iran strikes, strong US dollar and profit booking hit COMEX and MCX prices, with sharp spot rate drops across key Indian cities.
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 9:47am -
HDFC Bank Hires Outside Lawyers To Review Former Chairman Atanu Chakraborty's Resignation.
The RBI has approved former HDFC Group executive Keki Mistry as interim non-executive chairman for three months.
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 8:07am -
Rupee At Record Low: Input Costs May Offset Gains For Exporters; Select Sectors To Benefit
The rupee’s fall to a record low of 93.86 against the US dollar may offer a modest competitive edge to exporters
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 7:56am -
Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Major Cities On March 24 Amid Gulf Crisis
Premium petrol prices in India rise by Rs 2-2.3 amid global crude surge, will regular fuel prices be hiked? Check city-wise rate list here
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 7:27am -
Top 10 Richest Celebrities In The World In 2026
Take a look at top 10 richest celebrities in the world.
- 2 days ago 23 Mar 26, 7:56pm -
GIFT Nifty Jumps Nearly 4% After Trump Delays Iran Strikes; Will Nifty Cross 23,000 Tomorrow?
GIFT Nifty jumps after Donald Trump pauses US strikes on Iran, easing Middle East tensions, crashing Brent and lifting US stock futures and Indian market outlook.
- 2 days ago 23 Mar 26, 6:52pm -
How Indians Can Now Trade US Stocks Via NSE International Exchange
NSE International Exchange launches Global Access for Indian residents to trade US equities, ETFs, debt via LRS with digital KYC, dollar trades and fractional investing.
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 6:05pm -
Crude Oil Prices Crash 10% As Trump Puts Strikes On Iran's Energy Infra On Hold
Brent and WTI crude futures plunged up to 10 per cent after Donald Trump postponed US military strikes on Iranian power plants following talks with Iran.
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 5:34pm -
UPI Charges Above Rs 1,000? Here’s What RBI, Government And NPCI Actually Say
Worried about UPI charges above Rs 1,000? Here’s what RBI, NPCI and the government say, and why most transactions remain completely free for users
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 3:47pm -
Stock Market Crash Today Highlights: Sensex Ends 1,836 Points Lower, Nifty Below 22,512; FMCG, Auto Top Losers
Stock Market Live Updates: The Nifty50 and Sensex are likely to open lower on Monday, tracking weak global cues
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 3:43pm -
Gold Crashes 22% Despite War — Why Is the Ultimate Safe Haven Failing Now?
Gold and silver slump despite Iran US war, with MCX and COMEX prices falling as a strong US dollar, high yields and forced liquidation hit their safe haven appeal.
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 2:56pm -
Property Near Jewar Airport 2026: Which Areas To Buy In, YEIDA Plot Prices And Is It Worth It Now?
This guide explains the best locations, latest property trends near Jewar airport, current YEIDA plot prices in Jewar, and whether it’s still worth investing now
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 2:47pm -
Used A Credit Card To Buy Property In Dubai? ED May Be Knocking On Your Door
ED issues notices to Indians who used ICCs to buy Dubai property, as RBI LRS bars borrowed funds for overseas assets, forcing buyers into costly FEMA regularisation.
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 2:31pm -
Nifty Metal Index Falls 5% As Geopolitical Tensions Rattle Markets
Nifty Metal index, which tracks 15 companies in the metals and mining space plunged as much as 4.71% to an intraday low of 10,874 on the NSE
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 2:01pm -
Who Is John Ternus? The Apple Insider Emerging As Tim Cook’s Likely Successor
At 50, Ternus is Apple’s senior VP of hardware engineering, overseeing development of products that generate roughly 80% of company’s revenue
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 1:05pm -
HDFC Bank To Review Decisions, Tighten Controls Post Chakraborty's Exit: MD Sashidhar Jagdishan
HDFC Bank CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan vows board reviews after Atanu Chakraborty exit as RBI clears Keki Mistry as interim chairman and shares fall 11 percent.
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 12:50pm -
GST Cut Fuels Record 20 million Two-wheeler Sales In India in FY26
India two wheeler retail sales cross 20 million in FY26 as GST cut on ICE from 28 to 18 boosts petrol scooters and motorcycles despite electric mobility push.
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 11:57am -
Sensex Plunges 1,900 Points; Rs 14 Lakh Crore In Investor Wealth Wiped Out: Why Is Market Falling Today?
Sensex and Nifty 50 plunge over 2 percent as Indian stock market falls, BSE midcap and smallcap indices crash and investors lose Rs 8 lakh crore in minutes.
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 11:53am -
Crude Oil Prices Rally 60% In A Month On West Asia Tensions: Can Prices Hit $130 In Near Term?
In the past 30 days alone, oil prices have risen over 56%, underscoring the scale of the ongoing supply shock
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 11:35am -
Gold, Silver Prices Crash After Hitting Record High; Buyers Get Huge Relief. Check Latest Prices In Hyderabad
Gold and silver prices have dropped significantly from January’s record highs. Check the latest rates in Hyderabad and Vijayawada, and what’s driving the recent decline.
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 11:23am -
Rupee Weakens Sharply, Hits Record Low; Breaches 94 Mark For The First Time
Rupee breaches Rs 94 per dollar record low as crude oil surge, Middle East tensions, foreign fund outflows and strong US dollar batter India.
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 11:15am -
Bengaluru Land Shock: Embassy Developments Asked To Return 78-Acre KIA Land Within 30 Days
The land, spread across roughly 78 acres, is held by Embassy East Business Park Ltd under a lease-cum-sale agreement valid till June 2029
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 11:03am -

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

newDon't want a health situation or sudden job loss to turn to financial crisis? Here's how to start an emergency fund
Middle-class individuals must strategically plan finances to avoid crises from medical emergencies or job losses. Building an emergency fund is essential, especially amid rising inflation and a volatile job market, according to this CA.
- 9 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 9:50pm -
new6 practical strategies to keep credit card spending in check and stay debt-free
Smart credit card usage requires discipline through spending limits, regular tracking, full repayments, low utilisation, fewer cards, and automated payments to maintain financial stability and a healthy credit profile.
- 12 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 6:36pm -
newDA hike: Could Union Cabinet announce increase today? Here's how much salary jump to expect
High expectations surround a Cabinet announcement on Dearness Allowance hike this month. It is anticipated to provide financial relief amid rising costs, benefiting over 1.2 crore employees and pensioners.
- 13 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 5:40pm -
newNo-buy days and cart pauses: How Gen Z is reshaping money habits
From no-buy periods to 24-hour cart pauses, social media is reshaping how young Indians save and spend—simplifying money habits, but also raising risks of oversimplified advice.
- 13 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 5:34pm -
newAlert for tenants: March is your last window to deduct TDS on rent
The tax department has started looking closely into TDS defaulters on rent. Last year, the department sent notices to taxpayers who claimed HRA on the rent they paid but did not deduct TDS
- 15 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 3:26pm -
newStarting retirement planning at 40? Here are 5 steps to build healthy corpus
Retirement planning at 40 can still help build a strong corpus. Disciplined investing, diversification, insurance and clear financial goals are key. Read here about these measures that ensure stability, protect against inflation, and support long‑term financial independence.
- 16 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 2:32pm -
newBest fixed-income investments in today’s volatile market: PPF, SSY, SCSS, EPF and Post Office schemes compared
Explore top fixed-income investments, including PPF, SSY, SCSS, EPF, and Post Office schemes, offering guaranteed returns, tax benefits, and capital protection for safe, long-term financial growth in volatile markets.
- 18 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 12:41pm -
newHow India’s youth is evolving into more informed and responsible borrowers
Economic growth in India is propelled by self-reliance and the empowerment of youth through diverse career opportunities. Financial inclusion initiatives have significantly improved access to banking, enabling young Indians to develop informed financial habits and manage their credit effectively.
- 19 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 12:12pm -
newDo rules of thumb lead to burnt fingers?
While financial rules of thumb offer a convenient starting point for the undisciplined, they often collapse under the weight of unique life circumstances and market volatility.
- 20 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 11:07am -
newNRO vs NRE accounts explained: What every NRI should know about features and benefits
An Indian citizen must designate all his existing bank accounts as NRO accounts as soon as he becomes a non-resident under FEMA. He can also open an NRO account at any time after becoming an NRI.
- 21 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 10:14am -
New I-T rules: Taxpayers with overseas income may need CA's certificate; crypto income to come under scanner
New I-T rules: There are a couple of crucial changes taxpayers will see from next month. The changes include the requirement for a CA's certificate for foreign tax credit when the amount of tax exceeds ₹1 lakh in a year.
- 1 day ago 24 Mar 26, 10:01pm -
Retiring soon? 5 practical steps to help ensure long-term financial security
Plan your retirement wisely with key financial moves that protect your savings, manage expenses, and secure a comfortable, stress-free future while enjoying peace of mind. Proper guidance must be taken from certified financial advisors to navigate retirement planning.
- 1 day ago 24 Mar 26, 6:50pm -
AI voice cloning scams: How they trick victims and 6 ways to protect your money and privacy
AI voice cloning scams use realistic voices to trick victims into sharing sensitive information, causing financial loss, highlighting the urgent need for vigilance, secure practices, and careful digital behaviour.
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 5:36pm -
Your behaviour, not markets, drives returns
Financial planners can help by focusing on discovery, understanding goals, cash flows, and behavioural tendencies before making recommendations
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 3:17pm -
Corporate fixed deposit rates in March 2026: Bajaj Finance, Shriram Finance, Mahindra Finance and leading NBFCs
Corporate fixed deposit rates in March 2026 offer competitive returns from leading NBFCs, with varied tenures, senior-citizen benefits, and key safety features for stable, consistent investment planning.
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 2:54pm -

From budget to investments: A practical guide to navigating market uncertainty
With inflation rising and markets turning volatile, financial discipline becomes critical. Here’s how to budget smarter, build buffers, manage debt and stay invested during uncertain times.
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 1:23pm -
Why record-keeping rules are a hidden burden on individual taxpayers
While businesses have long flagged the burden of tax compliance, non-business taxpayers—salaried individuals, investors and retirees—face their own compliance maze. Why record keeping is an added task for taxpayers
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 1:02pm -
Are you financially free? Use the 33x rule to find out in 2 minutes
Wondering if you are financially free? Learn how the ‘33x rule' is reshaping retirement planning and setting a benchmark for lasting security.
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 12:37pm -
Tata AIA introduces funds focused on innovation, equity and global AI for wealth creation
Tata AIA new funds launch opens the door to innovation driven equity and global AI technology investments, offering a compelling mix of growth potential and long term wealth creation within ULIPs.
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 10:40am -
Does receiving brokerage fee in an NRO account make it taxable in India?
While the income may technically be taxable in India under domestic law due to receipt in the NRO account, relief should be available under the India–UAE DTAA
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 5:50am -
Bank of Baroda's UPI overdraft facility to empower women self-help groups: Check key features, eligibility
Bank of Baroda launches UPI overdraft facility for women SHGs, enabling digital access to ₹5000 credit, boosting financial inclusion, transparent lending, and seamless small-ticket borrowing through UPI systems.
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 4:40pm -
Dubai property owners from India receive ED notices for using credit card to buy homes — What happened? How to solve it
As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, foreign exchange regulations prohibit individuals from borrowing to buy foreign properties.
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 3:29pm -
Geopolitical fragmentation and Indian equities: Risk, resilience, and realignment
As geopolitical tensions reshape trade, capital and supply chains, Indian equities face new risks—but also emerging opportunities driven by domestic resilience and global realignment.
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 3:20pm -
Home loan interest rates March 2026: SBI, PNB, BoB, Union Bank, Canara Bank, UCO Bank compared with 5 key tips
Planning a home loan in March 2026? Check out SBI, PNB, BoB, Union Bank, Canara Bank, Bank of India, and UCO Bank rates, which could make or break your EMIs. Check hidden fees, prepayment penalties, and 5 must-know tips before you apply.
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 2:52pm -
SBI vs PNB vs BoB: Check latest fixed deposit interest rates of top 5 PSU banks on 1 year, 3 year, 5 year, 10 year FDs
Fixed Deposit Interest Rates: SBI vs PNB vs BoB FD rates explained below. Check the latest interest rates on fixed deposits of top 5 PSU banks.
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 2:49pm -
What homebuyers miss in bank auction bargains
Banks auction homes that list at steep discounts, but hidden dues, legal risks and repair costs often erase the advantage.
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 1:35pm -
10 key financial tasks to complete by 31 March, 2026 — PAN application, ITR(U) filing, PPF investment and more
Certain financial tasks, including PPF, SSY and NPS contributions, investment declarations, ITR(U) submissions and PAN compliance have a deadline of 31 March.
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 1:23pm -
6 common credit card scams: How to avoid them and what to do if you’re targeted
Credit card scams are on the rise as fraudsters target users through phishing, vishing, skimming, fake rewards, public Wi-Fi, and apps. Here are 5 ways to stay protected from credit card scams.
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 1:02pm -
Why asset allocation matters—and how multi-asset funds can help?
A disciplined asset allocation strategy—not stock picking—drives most portfolio returns. Here’s why diversification and multi-asset funds are critical in volatile markets.
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 11:11am -
8th Pay Commission implementation timeline, arrears rules and fitment factor demands explained
8th Pay Commission timeline, arrears rules and union demands highlight uncertainty on implementation date, retrospective benefits, fitment factor proposals and pension reforms impacting employees and pensioners.
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 10:30am -
Will interest on EPF balance earned till age 58 be tax-free after I stop work?
Interest accrued on the accumulated balance, post cessation of employment, the period when no contribution is made to the EPF, is taxable.
- 4 days ago 22 Mar 26, 5:22pm -
Margin trading hits ₹1 trillion. The hidden risks in your stock investment plan
Leveraged stock buying is booming in India, but margin calls, interest costs, and haircuts can quickly magnify losses for retail investors
- 4 days ago 22 Mar 26, 9:30am -
₹82 lakh crore mutual fund boom signals shift from FDs – but are households over-equitising?
Monthly SIP inflows stood at ₹29,845 crore in February 2026, after crossing ₹31,000 crore in January. Total mutual fund assets are now about ₹82 lakh crore, with SIP assets alone at roughly ₹16.36 lakh crore. Nearly 9.92 crore SIP accounts are actively contributing.
- 4 days ago 22 Mar 26, 8:30am -
Middle East crisis: Top mutual fund categories to protect your investments
Investors should stay conservative and look at categories such as short-duration funds, corporate bond funds with high-rated portfolios, banking and PSU debt funds, and gilt funds. These categories can add fixed returns and regular payouts while keeping credit risk lower.
- 4 days ago 22 Mar 26, 8:12am -
March madness: Why the market’s panic misleads investors
A World Cup win, a war, oil at $119, drones over refineries, a bank chairman’s exit—and the month isn’t even over. The market panic still belongs to borrowed-money investors, not you.
- 4 days ago 22 Mar 26, 7:01am -

Live Mint - Companies

newPlum Insurance raises $20 million, offers partial exit to Incubate Fund Asia
The new funding round valued Plum Insurance at $125 million ( ₹1,181 crore), almost double its 2021 valuation of $66 million ( ₹625 crore).
- 45 mins ago 26 Mar 26, 6:01am -
newBinance Tightens Market Making Rules In Wake of Crash Criticism
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, is tightening rules for token issuers and providers of liquidity on the platform following criticism of digital-asset market practices during October’s market meltdown.
- 6 hours ago 26 Mar 26, 12:31am -
newJury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trial
Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trial
- 6 hours ago 26 Mar 26, 12:31am -
newSC upholds states’ right to change industrial policy in a 25-year-old dispute
SC overturns Bombay High Court verdict and ruled in favour of Maharashtra in a 25-year-old dispute over the rollback of electricity duty exemption.
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 9:11pm -
newRocketlane raises $60mn Series C round, led by US-based PE firm Insight Partners
With the latest funding round, the company has raised a total of $105 million. The company previously raised a $24 million Series B in 2024, co-led by 8VC, Matrix Partners India, and Nexus Venture Partners. Rocketlane serves over 750 companies globally, including Glean, Intercom and Notion.
- 11 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 7:54pm -
newNovo Nordisk takes Dr. Reddy’s to court over Ozempic-like brand name
With semaglutide off-patent, a flood of low-cost generics is shifting the fight from molecules to brand names in India’s fast-growing weight-loss market
- 11 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 7:26pm -
newKotak Mahindra Bank responds over alleged fraud: Initiated ‘detailed reconciliation’ of FDs to Panchkula Municipal Corp
Kotak Mahindra Bank today said it has initiated reconciliation of fixed deposits and linked bank accounts maintained by the Municipal Corporation of Panchkula, following instructions from the civic body.
- 15 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 3:55pm -
newSunil Mittal to step down as Airtel Africa chair in July; to be succeeded by Gopal Vittal
Sunil Bharti Mittal will retire as chair of Airtel Africa in July 2026, with Gopal Vittal appointed as non-executive chair. Further, Shravin Bharti Mittal will become deputy chair.
- 17 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 1:46pm -
newWho is Kiran Mani? OpenAI hires India’s JioStar CEO to head up Asia-Pacific
Mani will relocate to Singapore, focusing on capturing user growth in key markets like India, which has over 1.4 billion people.
- 17 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 1:23pm -
newMeesho bets on AI voice assistant ‘Vaani’ to boost small-town shopping
On Wednesday, Meesho rolled out a conversational voice assistant, “Vaani”, aimed at making online shopping more intuitive for users who prefer conversational, offline-style interactions. The move reflects a broader shift in how the company is thinking about growth.
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newHCLTech eyes software biz reboot in AI era
For HCLTech, the latest restructuring comes after it acquired two firms to strengthen its software offerings. The company acquired Florida-based data analytics firm Jaspersoft and Antwerp-based agentic AI startup Wobby for a total of $245.3 million in December last year.
- 18 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 12:21pm -
newEpic Games layoffs: Fortnite maker to slash 1,000 jobs, says ‘sorry’ — What we know so far; read full memo to employees
Epic Games employees who are being laid off in the current cycle will be provided with a severance package, including base pay and health insurance.
- 19 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 11:41am -
newChina bars Manus co-founders from leaving country as it reviews Meta's $2 billion acquisition: Report
In December, Meta said it would acquire Manus, which makes general-purpose AI agents that can operate as digital employees, executing tasks such as research and automation independently and with minimal prompts.
- 20 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 10:58am -
newBain, EQT, TPG enter final leg of race for UK’s Vitabiotics at $900 mn-$1 bn valuation
With deal activity accelerating across supplements and nutraceuticals, several mid-size deals have been announced recently as companies look to capture the growing demand for protein, hydration and clean-label products.
- 20 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 10:47am -
newFast&Up’s parent raises ₹300 crore from Elev8 Venture, limited partners
The move highlights a strategic expansion into consumer platforms, with a strong focus on brands leveraging science, innovation, and digital channels to tap into large and evolving consumer markets
- 21 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 9:33am -

newAt 10, Amazon Ads sharpens commerce-led play in a crowding ad market
As media consumption fragments and competition rises, Amazon Ads is doubling down on its full-funnel approach, taking on Google, Meta, and emerging rivals in India.
- 22 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 9:01am -
newMeta offers stock options to ‘retain, compensate’ top execs for first time since IPO as AI race heats up
The new option will be released if Meta hits ambitious stock-price milestones over the coming years
- 22 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:17am -
newIs OnePlus shutting down in key global markets? Report says Europe ops to be axed — what we know so far
Rumours of OnePlus retreating from key global markets had been doing the rounds, despite its (now former) CEO Robin Liu dismissing them. Now, a report has claimed that the smartphone maker will indeed retreat from some key markets. Here's what we know.
- 23 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 7:55am -
Prosus sees long runway in India portfolio
Through 2025, Prosus deployed $675 million in companies such as Urban Company, PayU, Rapido, Ixigo, Wiom, Deccan AI, CodeKarma and Arivihan.
- 1 day ago 25 Mar 26, 6:01am -
Jio eyes up to $140 bn IPO valuation; TPG, KKR, General Atlantic, Silver Lake to sell
Parent Reliance Industries is not expected to sell any shares in Jio Platforms, and the company is also not looking to issue new stock to raise capital in what is touted to be the country's largest IPO yet.
- 1 day ago 25 Mar 26, 6:00am -
Oracle reworks its suite of cloud software as agentic apps
ORACLE-AI/ (CORRECTED):CORRECTED-Oracle reworks its suite of cloud software as 'agentic apps'
- 1 day ago 25 Mar 26, 3:50am -
Anthropic and Pentagon head to court as AI firm seeks end to stigmatizing supply chain risk label
Anthropic and Pentagon head to court as AI firm seeks end to 'stigmatizing' supply chain risk label
- 1 day ago 25 Mar 26, 1:29am -
Nelson Peltz Is Giving Hedge Funds a Little Sweetener
Nelson Peltz has blinked, sweetening his bid for Janus Henderson Group Plc to a “best and final” $8 billion. The billionaire activist investor can be pushed around a little bit. That may have to suffice for Janus’ shareholders as the path to a better price from here has narrowed.
- 1 day ago 25 Mar 26, 12:04am -
Nvidia’s Huang says human-level AI has arrived. Don’t get too excited.
Nvidia stock has flatlined in recent months but CEO Jensen Huang is positive about the potential of artificial intelligence.
- 1 day ago 24 Mar 26, 9:27pm -
Trai drops 1% turnover penalty proposal, caps telcos’ false reporting fine at ₹5 cr
The telecom regulator bows to industry pressure, replacing the controversial percentage-based fines with a fixed, slab-based framework for incorrect financial reports. This move offers significant relief to operators.
- 1 day ago 24 Mar 26, 8:47pm -
Sona Comstar battle: Priya Kapur moves to oust Rani Kapur from trust
The developments mark the latest escalation in the dispute between Priya Kapur and her estranged mother-in-law, Rani Kapur, over ownership of the trust that controls the promoter entity of Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd.
- 1 day ago 24 Mar 26, 8:06pm -
Swiggy follows suit after Zomato raises platform fee per order amid Middle East conflict — check new rate
Swiggy has raised its platform fee per order, following a similar increase by Zomato amid the Middle East conflict. Both companies now charge effectively the same fee, which includes GST, as they align their pricing structures.
- 1 day ago 24 Mar 26, 7:57pm -
West Asia crisis: Berger Paints to hike premium, mass segment prices up to 10%
The phased increase, affecting mostly mass premium and luxury products, follows rising crude-linked raw material costs, with Berger aiming to protect margins and potentially gain market share.
- 1 day ago 24 Mar 26, 7:49pm -
Centre moves to curb bank fraud; calls high-level meeting with CBI, banks to discuss mule accounts, delays
The critical meeting aims to address procedural bottlenecks like delays in securing prosecution sanction under the Prevention of Corruption Act and poor coordination, which slow down probes into high-value bank frauds often involving bank officials and complex networks.
- 1 day ago 24 Mar 26, 7:30pm -
Rajasthan Royals sold for $1.63 billion: Who is Kal Somani, the man behind IPL’s biggest deal?
Ahead of IPL 2026, Kal Somani, a US-based entrepreneur, led a consortium to acquire Rajasthan Royals for a staggering $1.63 billion, making it one of the costliest deals in the history of IPL. Here's everything you need to know about the man at the helm of this massive deal.
- 1 day ago 24 Mar 26, 6:59pm -
JPMorgan appoints Rahul Badhwar as India senior country officer
Badhwar, an HSBC veteran will join in July, as the Wall Street bank sharpens its India growth push and leadership bench.
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 5:27pm -
Merger done, can Omnicom-IPG keep the agency model alive in India?
As ads become more digital and media gets complicated, services offered by the advertising industry are getting commodified, automated, and simply co-opted by Big Tech and consulting firms. Omnicom and Interpublic Group have merged to survive. Will the move pay off?
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 5:00pm -
LeapFrog drops continuation vehicle plans, eyes listings, block deals, M&A for exits
Private equity firm LeapFrog Investments clarifies its stand on portfolio exits, emphasizing block deals, mergers, acquisitions, and public listings as primary paths for capital return.
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 4:53pm -
How Ford is using AI to power its next-gen ambitions
From 15-hour simulations to 10 seconds, Ford is embedding AI across engineering and operations as it races to become a software-led mobility company amid rising EV losses and industry disruption.
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 3:10pm -
NCLAT refuses to stay Adani’s ₹14,543 crore JAL resolution plan, seeks lenders' responses
The tribunal has allowed the implementation of Adani’s plan to proceed while seeking creditor responses
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 1:54pm -

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newGold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Rebound Tests Key Resistance Levels - FXEmpire
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Rebound Tests Key Resistance Levels FXEmpireGold Holding Above $4,398 Signals Rally Toward $4,701 Into Month-End Cycle Window Investing.com IndiaGold Update: Can XAU/USD extend its recent decline? FOREX.comCurrent price of gold as of March 23, 2026 FortuneGold market analysis for March 25 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders KITCO
- 4 hours ago 26 Mar 26, 2:31am -
newJury orders Meta and Google to pay woman $3 million in social media addiction trial - Forex Factory
Jury orders Meta and Google to pay woman $3 million in social media addiction trial Forex FactoryMeta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial BBCIn a landmark ruling Jury tells Meta and Google that the two companies failed to warn users about risks of using Instagram and YouTube The Times of IndiaJury finds Meta and YouTube negligent in landmark lawsuit on social media safety NBC NewsMeta, Google lose US case over social media harm to kids Reuters
- 5 hours ago 26 Mar 26, 1:30am -
newInfosys to acquire Optimum Healthcare IT, Stratus in twin US deals worth up to $560 mn - Moneycontrol.com
Infosys to acquire Optimum Healthcare IT, Stratus in twin US deals worth up to $560 mn Moneycontrol.comInfosys to acquire U.S. firms Optimum Healthcare IT for $465 million, Stratus for $95 million The HinduMSN MSNInfosys acquires Optimum Healthcare IT for up to $465 million The Times of IndiaInfosys to Acquire Leading Insurance Consulting Technology Company, Stratus PR Newswire
- 8 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 11:08pm -
newFuel crisis highlights: Consumer protection watchdog warns restaurants against levying gas, LPG charge - The Hindu
Fuel crisis highlights: Consumer protection watchdog warns restaurants against levying gas, LPG charge The Hindu'LPG charge' not legal, will invite action, CCPA warns eateries The Times of IndiaCCPA bars hotels and restaurants from imposing LPG, fuel surcharge; calls it unfair trade practices Telegraph IndiaCCPA warns restaurants against levying ‘Gas’ or ‘LPG’ charges Deccan HeraldBhiwandi Restaurant Faces Backlash After Charging Extra ₹10 As ‘Gas Charge’ On Customer Bi…
- 8 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 10:34pm -
newSix Dubai Real Estate Bonds Fall Into Distress as War Rolls On - Bloomberg.com
Six Dubai Real Estate Bonds Fall Into Distress as War Rolls On Bloomberg.comDubai landlords confront rising risk of tenant defaults Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBIDubai's real estate sales dive 40% as war spooks investors Moneycontrol.comIran Conflict Hits Dubai's Real Estate and Gold Markets Intellectia AIGlobal uncertainty fails to slow Dubai’s real estate momentum, says MERED Thailand Business News
- 9 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 9:44pm -
newGold recovers as Oil prices cool and Iran resists US ceasefire plan - FXStreet
Gold recovers as Oil prices cool and Iran resists US ceasefire plan FXStreetGold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: Gold, silver prices up, precious metals rally strongly after crash as worries on US-Iran war ease; what should investors do? The Times of IndiaMCX Gold rebound to trade over 4% higher, Crude oil falls to ₹8,375/barrel; check today’s trade setup UpstoxSilver futures surge INR 12,861 to INR 2.36 lakh/kg as weak dollar lifts demand Daily PioneerGold Rebounds Into Resista…
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:35pm -
newH-1B lottery 2027 update: Immigration lawyers predict registration number to be around 200K this year - The Times of India
H-1B lottery 2027 update: Immigration lawyers predict registration number to be around 200K this year The Times of IndiaAs H-1B visa registration dip 30-50%, here are the companies that are emerging as ‘favourites’ in the new system The Times of IndiaThe $100,000 question: Navigating the new H-1B lottery system ReutersH-1B visa registrations see decline for FY 2027: Here's who stands to benefit Hindustan TimesUS work visa changes Travel And Tour World
- 11 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 7:32pm -
newIndia buys first Iran LPG cargo in years after U.S. eases sanctions, sources say - The Hindu
India buys first Iran LPG cargo in years after U.S. eases sanctions, sources say The HinduIndia Purchases Iranian LPG Cargo After Years of Sanctions OneindiaChina-bound tanker turns to India – Iran cooking gas returns after years Zee NewsIndia buys first Iran LPG cargo in years after US eases sanctions, sources say ReutersIndia's Reliance buys 5 million barrels of Iranian oil IDNFinancials.com
- 12 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 6:35pm -
newBlackRock CEO Fink warns of 'global recession' if oil goes to $150, BBC reports - Reuters
BlackRock CEO Fink warns of 'global recession' if oil goes to $150, BBC reports ReutersBlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns oil could hit $150 amid Iran‑US war, causing a 'global recession' | World News The Times of IndiaRecession odds climb on Wall Street as economy shows cracks beneath the surface CNBCWhat Happens If Oil Hits $150? BlackRock CEO Warns Big Economic Fallout NDTVIs a US recession coming? Odds jump as hidden cracks hit the economy The Economic Times
- 12 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 6:17pm -
newA 4 trillion Yuan bet: How China is quietly building an exit as the world fixates on Strait of Hormuz |... - Moneycontrol.com
A 4 trillion Yuan bet: How China is quietly building an exit as the world fixates on Strait of Hormuz |... Moneycontrol.comHow China Is Killing Oil Chokepoints While Trump And Iran Clash Over Hormuz NDTVSome Chinese Exporters Lift Prices on Rising Costs Due to War Bloomberg.comAs global fuel crisis deepens, China works on masterplan to remain unaffected: Details India TV NewsChina’s Free Ride at Hormuz The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
- 13 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 5:56pm -
newMassive compromise hits LiteLLM and the whole AI developers community: how did it happen? - Cybernews
Massive compromise hits LiteLLM and the whole AI developers community: how did it happen? CybernewsLiteLLM TeamPCP Supply Chain Attack: Malicious PyPI Packages wiz.ioTesla's former VP Andrej Karpathy shares AI coding 'horror', 'Python supply chain attack' that could have wiped millions of SSL private keys, database passwords, more; and Elon Musk 'agrees', says ... The Times of IndiaCompromised litellm PyPI Package Delivers Multi-Stage Credential Stealer SonatypeA popular Python libra…
- 13 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 5:34pm -
newNew Renault Duster Vs Honda Elevate Compared: Which SUV Should You Bring Home? - CarDekho
New Renault Duster Vs Honda Elevate Compared: Which SUV Should You Bring Home? CarDekho2026 Renault Duster fuel efficiency figures revealed Autocar IndiaDuster Bonnet/Hood release Image, Duster Photos in India CarWaleRenault Duster Vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Hybrid Comparison: Which One Is Better? NDTV2026 Renault Duster: Five pros and cons to know before buying The Times of India
- 14 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 5:01pm -
new22k gold rates rise today: Check 22K, 24K gold prices (March 25, 2026) on Tanishq, Kalyan Jewellers, Joyal - The Economic Times
22k gold rates rise today: Check 22K, 24K gold prices (March 25, 2026) on Tanishq, Kalyan Jewellers, Joyal The Economic TimesGold price today: Yellow metal falls for fifth straight session; check latest 24k, 22k rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and more The Times of India22k gold rate today: check 22K, 24K gold prices (March 24, 2026) on Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joya The Economic TimesGold, silver prices today: Prices rebound on March 25 but pressure remains The HinduGold pri…
- 14 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 4:31pm -
newGold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Ceasefire Hopes vs. Fed Hawks – Gold at Risk? - FXEmpire
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Ceasefire Hopes vs. Fed Hawks – Gold at Risk? FXEmpireWhy Gold Rate Is Falling Despite War? AirtelGold price prediction today: Where is gold headed on March 25, 2026 & in the near-term? The Times of IndiaGold, silver price crash in March: If you have Rs 1 lakh to invest, should you invest now or wait for furt The Economic TimesWill gold and silver prices rise again after the US-Israel-Iran war? Here's what SBI Research says Upstox
- 14 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 4:19pm -
newMeta's biggest-ever layoffs may start soon; HR sends employees email asking them to... - The Times of India
Meta's biggest-ever layoffs may start soon; HR sends employees email asking them to... The Times of IndiaMeta cutting several hundred jobs across Reality Labs, Facebook and other departments CNBCWhy Meta stock is rising after reports say hundreds will lose jobs across key divisions - here's which tea The Economic TimesMeta Is Cutting Several Hundred Jobs Amid Record AI Spending Bloomberg.comMeta Platforms to Lay Off Hundreds The Information
- 15 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 3:40pm -

newStock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Sensex Ends 1,200 Points Higher As Oil Prices Drop - NDTV
Stock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Sensex Ends 1,200 Points Higher As Oil Prices Drop NDTVSensex jumps 1.2k pts as efforts to end war gain pace The Times of IndiaStock markets up 2% as investor optimism comes back The HinduIndia shares higher at close of trade; Nifty 50 up 1.73% Investing.com IndiaSensex Today Rallies 1,205 Points | Nifty Above 23,300 | L&T Up 4% Equitymaster
- 15 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 3:37pm -
newArm shares rally as new AI chip to drive billions in annual revenue - Reuters
Arm shares rally as new AI chip to drive billions in annual revenue ReutersArm expands compute platform to silicon products in historic company first Arm NewsroomArm jumps 16% as company expects revenue windfall from new chip, a 'significant shift' CNBCMeta Partners With Arm to Develop New Class of Data Center Silicon meta.comArm unveils chip for Agentic AI: Meta, Google, Nvidia and list of other key tech companies partnering for its first-ever data centre CPU The Times of India
- 15 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 3:26pm -
newGovt mandates switch to piped gas: Centre orders transition to PNG wherever available; here's what it say - The Times of India
Govt mandates switch to piped gas: Centre orders transition to PNG wherever available; here's what it say The Times of IndiaPetroleum Ministry issues directions to strengthen natural gas infrastructure, address delays The HinduGovernment mandates households to switch from LPG to PNG WIONFree gas up to Rs 500, zero security fee: Govt pushes PNG shift for households India TodayLPG supply to be snapped for those refusing PNG switch where available: Govt| India News Hindustan Times
- 15 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 3:20pm -
newWall Street advances as investors bet on Mideast de-escalation - Reuters
Wall Street advances as investors bet on Mideast de-escalation ReutersUS stock markets today (March 25, 2026): S&P 500, Nasdaq & Dow rally over 1%; Brent crude slides on renewed hopes of Iran war pause The Times of IndiaU.S.-Iran negotiations, Meta trial verdict, OpenAI shuts Sora and more in Morning Squawk CNBCMarkets News, March 25, 2026: Stocks End Higher, Oil Prices Slip After Report US Sends Iran Plan to End War; Dow Adds 300 Points InvestopediaStock Market Today: Dow Moves High…
- 16 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 3:15pm -
newIndian Pharma Billionaires Pile Into Generic Weight-Loss Drugs, Sparking Regulatory Scrutiny - Forbes
Indian Pharma Billionaires Pile Into Generic Weight-Loss Drugs, Sparking Regulatory Scrutiny ForbesIMA seeks specialist-only prescriptions amid misuse risks and cheap generics of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs ET PharmaCentre intensifies regulatory surveillance over weight loss drugs The HinduCDSCO flags violations in weight loss drug sales as semaglutide demand surges Telegraph IndiaAs GLP-1 generics flood Indian market, drug regulator cracks down on illegal sale & misleading ads ThePri…
- 16 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 3:03pm -
newNatural Gas and Oil Forecast: WTI Triangle Squeeze – Is an $88 Breakout Next? - FXEmpire
Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: WTI Triangle Squeeze – Is an $88 Breakout Next? FXEmpireStocks rise and oil dips on hopes of 15-point Iran peace plan The GuardianMiddle East crisis: Oil slides, gold & silver rise on US move to end conflict The Times of IndiaOil Falls, Asian Equities Rise on Tentative Hopes of Middle East Resolution WSJOil Rises as US and Iran Differ on Possible Routes to End War Bloomberg.com
- 16 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 2:59pm -
newIran war rattles Gulf petrodollar foundations - Reuters
Iran war rattles Gulf petrodollar foundations ReutersIran War Could Be Making of the Petroyuan, Deutsche Bank Says Bloomberg.comPetrol-Dollar Trap: Imperialist Decay & Rupture of Global Energy newsclick.inIran is betting on the renminbi as a geostrategic lever against the US Hindustan TimesDid the US Iran war trigger the death of dollar's dominance? India Today
- 18 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 12:34pm -
newOpenAI Hires CEO of India’s JioStar to Head Up Asia-Pacific - Bloomberg.com
OpenAI Hires CEO of India’s JioStar to Head Up Asia-Pacific Bloomberg.comOpenAI hires JioStar's ex-CEO to lead Apac ops The Times of IndiaTech3 | OpenAI’s big Asia-Pacific hire; Dream11 parent to enter the stock trading arena; and more Moneycontrol.comOur go-forward organisational structure to be announced in ensuing weeks: Uday Shankar Exchange4MediaKiran Mani to lead OpenAI’s Asia Pacific push, exits JioStar The Economic Times
- 19 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 12:00pm -
newExclusive: Reliance Jio in talks with investors to sell 8% of individual stakes in IPO, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: Reliance Jio in talks with investors to sell 8% of individual stakes in IPO, sources say ReutersIndia's largest IPOs before Ambani's Reliance Jio stock offering Telegraph IndiaRJio prepares for record Mumbai listing, India’s biggest-ever stock offering Communications TodayReliance wants Meta, Google to offload just 8% of their stakes in Jio IPO| Business News Hindustan TimesJio Platforms likely to file DRHP in next few days for mega IPO The Economic Times
- 20 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 11:11am -
newZerodha doubles intraday F&O brokerage to ₹40 for select traders from April 1: Check details - CNBC TV18
Zerodha doubles intraday F&O brokerage to ₹40 for select traders from April 1: Check details CNBC TV18Zerodha doubles fee for some intraday F&O trades to Rs 40 The Economic TimesZerodha doubling fees for select intraday trades? Who will be impacted? MSNBig blow for traders! F&O trading with Zerodha may get costlier from April 1: Reports MintZerodha Raises F&O Charges To ₹40 Per Order For Certain Intraday Trades Inc42
- 20 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 11:05am -
newFrom Pakistan to Egypt, Iran war drives up prices in Global South - Al Jazeera
From Pakistan to Egypt, Iran war drives up prices in Global South Al JazeeraEveryday life in Asia is being upended by Iran war fuel crisis BBCNew IEA report highlights options to ease oil price pressures on consumers in response to Middle East supply disruptions IEA – International Energy AgencyAsia Braces for Worst-Case Energy Scenarios as Iran War Drags On Bloomberg.comAsia looks to COVID-era playbook to tackle fuel crisis Reuters
- 20 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 10:59am -
newL&T Wins (Significant*) Order for Water & Effluent Treatment Business - Larsen & Toubro
L&T Wins (Significant*) Order for Water & Effluent Treatment Business Larsen & ToubroL&T arm bags water mgmt project in Assam The Times of IndiaL&T shares jump 4%, up nearly 10% in two days. What’s triggering this uptick? The Economic TimesOrder Book at Rs 7,33,200 Crore Hits Record High; India’s Largest EPC Company Secures 24x7 Water Supply and Effluent Treatment Project in Guwahati Dalal Street Investment JournalL&T Surges 3.5% on Water Management Project Win Equitypandit
- 20 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 10:33am -
newOpenAI is shutting down Sora, and the timing is hard to ignore - Android Authority
OpenAI is shutting down Sora, and the timing is hard to ignore Android AuthorityOpenAI drops AI video tool Sora, startling Disney, sources say ReutersOpenAI closes Sora video-making app and cancels $1bn Disney deal BBCSora App: OpenAI's 'goodbye' to Sora means end of $1 billion deal that Disney signed less than four months ago; here's what the companies said The Times of IndiaDisney CEO’s First Week Marred by ‘Fortnite,’ OpenAI Woes Bloomberg.com
- 21 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 10:12am -
newSensex jumps 1,200 points, investors earn ₹8 lakh crore— 5 key factors behind the stock market rally explained - Mint
Sensex jumps 1,200 points, investors earn ₹8 lakh crore— 5 key factors behind the stock market rally explained MintView Full coverage on Google News
- 21 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 9:20am -
new2026 Mercedes Maybach S-Class Debuts - V8, V12, True Bespoke Luxury - RushLane
2026 Mercedes Maybach S-Class Debuts - V8, V12, True Bespoke Luxury RushLane2026 Mercedes Maybach S Class walkaround video Autocar India2026 Maybach S-Class breaks cover with stronger V8: Luxury features explained The Times of India2026 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class revealed with 612 hp V8 HT AutoThe 2027 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Keeps the V12 Alive Edmunds
- 22 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 9:13am -
new'I saw blood everywhere': Air Canada plane crash survivor recalls what happened in 'crazy 12 seconds'... - Moneycontrol.com
'I saw blood everywhere': Air Canada plane crash survivor recalls what happened in 'crazy 12 seconds'... Moneycontrol.comWhat happened in the seconds before Air Canada plane crashed at LaGuardia BBCVideo: Air Canada Pilot Requests Flyers To Ask 'No Questions' On Runway Collision At LaGuardia Airport NDTVFire truck in LaGuardia runway collision had no transponder, limiting tower’s ability to track it, NTSB says CNNLaGuardia Crash Timeline: Moments Before Air Canada Plane Collided Wi…
- 22 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:51am -
newS&P Global lifts India FY27 GDP forecast to 7.1%, raises growth outlook - Moneycontrol.com
S&P Global lifts India FY27 GDP forecast to 7.1%, raises growth outlook Moneycontrol.comS&P Raises India FY27 GDP Growth Forecast To 7.1 Per Cent, Lifts FY26 Estimate To 7.6 Per Cent SwarajyamagS&P ups India’s FY27 growth forecast to 7.1% Daily PioneerS&P Global Ratings raises India’s FY27 growth forecast to 7.1% The Economic TimesIndias growth to remain resilient at 7.1 pc in FY27 despite geopolitical tensions: S&P Global Zee News
- 22 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:51am -
newBuy on the cannons, sell on the trumpets? How stock market investors can deal with Iran war stress - The Economic Times
Buy on the cannons, sell on the trumpets? How stock market investors can deal with Iran war stress The Economic TimesMarkets are gripped by an alarming cognitive dissonance The EconomistDaily: Use market bounce to diversify and hedge UBSHow bad can it get? Gauging the Iran war’s impact on the U.S. economy and markets J.P. Morgan Private BankFX Outlook: Market Trades Peace Possibility While Pricing War Costs Investing.com India
- 22 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:31am -
newInside HDFC probe: Boardroom tapes, minutes, whistleblower letters under lens in Chakraborty's exit case - The Economic Times
Inside HDFC probe: Boardroom tapes, minutes, whistleblower letters under lens in Chakraborty's exit case The Economic TimesAn exit at HDFC Bank without answers FinshotsLaw firms to review chairman exit at HDFC Bank amid governance concerns Telegraph IndiaHDFC Bank appoints law firms to probe Atanu Chakraborty’s allegations The HinduHDFC Bank’s Group Head Branch Banking Sampath Kumar to appeal against his termination, say sources CNBC TV18
- 23 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 7:51am -
newPositive Breakout: These 12 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs - The Economic Times
Positive Breakout: These 12 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs The Economic Times
- 23 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 7:41am -
newMeta boosts top executives' pay with stock options as AI race heats up - Reuters
Meta boosts top executives' pay with stock options as AI race heats up ReutersMeta's top brass might get even richer. Find out how much they could make under the new plan. Business InsiderMeta grants senior executives stock awards to retain talent ETHRWorld.comMeta Platforms raises executive pay with stock options amid AI race Telegraph IndiaMeta makes 'big bet' on top leaders with stock options as pressure builds to catch up in AI CNBC
- 23 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 7:27am -
newDollar firms as markets weigh Iran diplomacy - Reuters
Dollar firms as markets weigh Iran diplomacy ReutersCurrency markets drift as traders sceptical of US efforts to end Iran war Investment GuruForex Markets Remain Cautious as US Dollar Gains Modest Support Investing.comMorgan Stanley Warns Dollar Rally Won’t Last Long Amid Iran War Bloomberg.comU.S. Dollar Gains Ground Despite Falling Treasury Yields: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY FXEmpire
- 24 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 6:49am -
Trading Plan: Is more upside likely for Nifty 50 and Bank Nifty amid West Asia crisis? - Moneycontrol.com
Trading Plan: Is more upside likely for Nifty 50 and Bank Nifty amid West Asia crisis? Moneycontrol.comIndex opened gap-up, supported near 61.8% retracement (22620) - ICICI Direct Investment GuruDay Trading Guide for March 24, 2026: Intraday supports, resistances for Nifty50 stocks BusinessLineShare Market Strategy: Nifty50 profit-booking zone at 23,250-23,400? Anil Singhvi weighs in Zee Business23,400 seen as key resistance for Nifty, move beyond it could trigger fresh leg of rally,…
- 1 day ago 25 Mar 26, 5:10am -
Inside India's Petrol Pricing System and the Tax Divide Driving State Gaps - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
Inside India's Petrol Pricing System and the Tax Divide Driving State Gaps Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comPetrol, diesel prices today, March 25: Check fuel rates as crude falls below $100 amid West Asia tensions Moneycontrol.comIndia Fuel Prices 2026: Why Petrol & Diesel Remain Stable Despite Oil Surge Deccan HeraldRising fuel prices erode margins, disrupt orders for industrial units in city The Times of IndiaFuel prices under pressure as oil hovers around $100 The Financial…
- 1 day ago 25 Mar 26, 4:30am -
The Kia EV2 Is Another Cool, Small, Affordable EV That You Can't Have - InsideEVs
The Kia EV2 Is Another Cool, Small, Affordable EV That You Can't Have InsideEVsKia EV2 launched globally at €26,600; brand’s smallest electric SUV offers up to 448 km range HT AutoKia EV2 Launch Price EUR 26,600 or EUR 239 PM Lease - 61 kWh, 453 Km Range RushLaneKia’s Cheapest EV Yet Starts at Around $31,000 AOL.comThe Kia EV2 is affordable, so is the GT-Line worth over $10,000 more? [Video] Electrek
- 1 day ago 25 Mar 26, 2:35am -
Databricks bought two startups to underpin its new AI security product - TechCrunch
Databricks bought two startups to underpin its new AI security product TechCrunchDatabricks Announces Lakewatch: New Open, Agentic SIEM DatabricksDon't bet on Databricks being done AxiosDatabricks Launches Open Security Lakehouse StartupHub.aiDatabricks introduces Lakewatch SIEM, acquires two cybersecurity startups SiliconANGLE
- 1 day ago 25 Mar 26, 2:10am -
TeamPCP Hacks Checkmarx GitHub Actions Using Stolen CI Credentials - The Hacker News
TeamPCP Hacks Checkmarx GitHub Actions Using Stolen CI Credentials The Hacker NewsTrivy Compromised by "TeamPCP" wiz.ioTrivy’s March Supply Chain Attack Shows Where Secret Exposure Hurts Most GitGuardian BlogTrojanization of Trivy, Checkmarx, and LiteLLM solutions KasperskyGuidance for detecting, investigating, and defending against the Trivy supply chain compromise Microsoft
- 1 day ago 24 Mar 26, 10:07pm -
Update on the OpenAI Foundation - OpenAI
Update on the OpenAI Foundation OpenAIOpenAI's nonprofit arm names leaders, plans to spend at least $1 billion over next year The HinduOpenAI to spend $1 billion for AI-driven disease research | AI Resilience among its primary programs | Inshorts InshortsHow will OpenAI revolutionize healthcare? Sam Altman has an idea NewsBytesOpenAI non-profit names leaders, plans to spend $1 billion this year, Bloomberg News reports The Economic Times
- 1 day ago 24 Mar 26, 9:30pm -
AWS Bahrain Region disrupted by ongoing conflict - About Amazon
AWS Bahrain Region disrupted by ongoing conflict About AmazonAmazon says AWS' Bahrain region 'disrupted' following drone activity The HinduAmazon faces further AWS disruption in the Middle East from Iran conflict CNBCAmazon AWS operations disrupted second time this month due to US-Iran war; company says: We request those with … The Times of IndiaAmazon AWS Cloud data centres hit by drone strikes in UAE, Bahrain: Services disrupted India TV News
- 1 day ago 24 Mar 26, 9:29pm -
QatarEnergy declares force majeure on some LNG contracts due to Iran war - Al Jazeera
QatarEnergy declares force majeure on some LNG contracts due to Iran war Al JazeeraQatarEnergy Declares Force Majeure after Missile Strikes News On AIRQatar’s gas terminal could take years to repair and India will suffer the cost Scroll.inQatarEnergy LNG facilities placed on CreditWatch at S&P negative after attacks Investing.com IndiaQatarEnergy says it needs to declare force majeure on some LNG contracts Reuters
- 1 day ago 24 Mar 26, 9:25pm -
India on Top: AI Adoption by Country - Visual Capitalist
India on Top: AI Adoption by Country Visual CapitalistIndiaspora and Zinnov release reports on India’s AI start-ups and GCCs The Times of IndiaIndiaAI Mission onboards 38,231 GPUs, 190 projects approved: Jitin Prasada Investment GuruUnlocking the Engine of Growth: Why India’s Sovereign AI Revolution is the CEO’s New Best Friend The HinduIndian enterprises lead global peers in at-scale AI adoption across most functions Deloitte
- 1 day ago 24 Mar 26, 9:15pm -
White House Dismisses Insider Trading Claims in Oil Market - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
White House Dismisses Insider Trading Claims in Oil Market Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comFutures Markets Saw Trading Spike Before Trump’s Iran Post Bloomberg.comTraders placed $580mn in oil bets ahead of Donald Trump’s social media post on Iran talks Financial TimesOil traders bet millions ahead of Trump's Iran talks post BBCWho Made Rs 840 Crore In 20 Minutes? Mystery Bet On Trump's Iran U-Turn Raises Eyebrows NDTV
- 1 day ago 24 Mar 26, 9:00pm -
HP launches new 14-inch laptop with OLED displays, Snapdragon X2 Elite and up to 64 GB RAM - Notebookcheck
HP launches new 14-inch laptop with OLED displays, Snapdragon X2 Elite and up to 64 GB RAM NotebookcheckHP launches high-performance PCs for AI workloads, printers and more at HP Imagine 2026 The Times of IndiaHP Refreshes Z Workstations With Up to Four NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPUs TechPowerUpHow HP’s new IQ on-device assistant reimagines the AI interface on PCs The Indian ExpressHP unveils AI-powered EliteBook 6 G2q with 85 TOPS performance Investing.com India
- 1 day ago 24 Mar 26, 8:51pm -
Autodesk Construction Cloud is now Autodesk Forma - Autodesk News
Autodesk Construction Cloud is now Autodesk Forma Autodesk NewsWhy AECO Needs More Than File Sharing: How Forma Data Management Delivers AutodeskOne Connected Industry Cloud for AECO: Bringing Autodesk Construction Cloud into Autodesk Forma - Digital Builder Autodesk
- 1 day ago 24 Mar 26, 8:29pm -
NCLAT declines interim stay on Adani's Rs 14,535-cr bid for Jaiprakash Associates - The Economic Times
NCLAT declines interim stay on Adani's Rs 14,535-cr bid for Jaiprakash Associates The Economic TimesAdani’s Rs 14,535-crore bid for Jaiprakash associates gets go-ahead as NCLAT denies stay Telegraph IndiaNCLAT refuses interim plea by Vedanta to halt Adani's resolution plan for Jaiprakash Associates Bar and BenchJaiprakash Associates: Vedanta needs to prove CoC decision was arbitrary BusinessLineNCLAT refuses to stay Adani’s ₹14,543 crore JAL resolution plan, seeks lenders' resp…
- 1 day ago 24 Mar 26, 8:29pm -
West Asia crisis: Berger Paints to hike premium, mass segment prices up to 10% - Mint
West Asia crisis: Berger Paints to hike premium, mass segment prices up to 10% MintAsian Paints shares bounce from 52-week low, surge most in over four months; here is why UpstoxBerger hikes prices as crude spikes; CEO Roy says demand steady Moneycontrol.comAsian Paints shares jump 4% on price hikes, crude oil easing; brokerages weigh in The Economic TimesAsian Paints Ltd. Rallies 3.15% and Approaches 50 DMA Resistance — A Key Technical Test Ahead Markets Mojo
- 1 day ago 24 Mar 26, 7:49pm -
Steel companies brace for further price hikes in coming weeks - BusinessLine
Steel companies brace for further price hikes in coming weeks BusinessLineTata Steel, Hindalco, SAIL, Coal India: Axis recommends 'buy on dips' amid geopolitical tensions; target prices MSNDomestic steel prices surge 18-25% on extended safeguard duty The Economic TimesEmpty plants, rising risk - India's coal crunch ahead of summer BigMintWest Asia Conflict Fuels Steel Price Surge, Burdening Indian MSMEs Whalesbook
- 1 day ago 24 Mar 26, 6:53pm -
TVS To Copy Royal Enfield’s Success Mantra? - MotorOctane
TVS To Copy Royal Enfield’s Success Mantra? MotorOctaneThis TVS Ronin Cafe Racer Should go into Production! BikeWaleTVS Ronin Based Cafe Racer Motorcycle Design Patented In India NDTVTVS Ronin Cafe Racer patented in India Autocar IndiaTVS Ronin Sales Touches New High - Cafe Racer Variant Patented RushLane
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 6:22pm -
Nvidia, Accel and HCLTech in talks to invest in AI startup Sarvam’s $250 million round at $1.5 billion... - Moneycontrol.com
Nvidia, Accel and HCLTech in talks to invest in AI startup Sarvam’s $250 million round at $1.5 billion... Moneycontrol.comSarvam AI in talks to raise $250-300 million from Nvidia, Accel, HCLTech ET TelecomSarvam in Talks to raise up to $250mn from NVIDIA, Accel and HCLTech: Report Analytics India MagazineSarvam AI In Talks To Raise $250 Mn At $1.5 Bn Valuation: Report Inc42Indian AI startup Sarvam to get $250 million funding from Nvidia, Accel, HCLTech India Today
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 5:41pm -
AI voice cloning scams: How they trick victims and 6 ways to protect your money and privacy - Mint
AI voice cloning scams: How they trick victims and 6 ways to protect your money and privacy MintHow to spot the new wave of QR code and shopping site scams ConsumerAffairsAI‑Powered Fraud 2026: Best Defense Strategies MeykaDeep fake demonstration shows sophistication of AI editing tools scammers use to commit identity theft CBS NewsMedia Advisory - Competition Bureau's experts available to discuss AI-generated government impersonation scams with media Yahoo Finance Singapore
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 5:36pm -
AI Coding Assistants Haven’t Sped up Delivery Because Coding Was Never the Bottleneck - infoq.com
AI Coding Assistants Haven’t Sped up Delivery Because Coding Was Never the Bottleneck infoq.comWriting code is getting commoditised, not engineering: Arsh Goyal at DevSparks Pune YourStory.com‘In 60 days engineering will look different’: Senior software engineer says AI is rapidly changing programming Hindustan TimesAI Code Tools Market Size Projected to Reach USD 91.09 Billion openPR.comAI and Developers: Who Is Really In Charge? Open Source For You
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 5:01pm -
Brewers in India warn of shortages as Iran war hits glass bottle, can makers - Reuters
Brewers in India warn of shortages as Iran war hits glass bottle, can makers ReutersBeer, alcohol companies seek price hike The Times of IndiaMiddle East Tensions Hit India’s Alcohol Industry, CIABC Seeks Price Hike for IMFL Daily PioneerLiquor prices India: Industry seeks hike as West Asia war raises costs Deccan HeraldLiquor Industry seeks 15 per cent hike in prices, blames West Asia crisis Tribune India
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 4:26pm -
Lufthansa and Air France extend Middle East flight suspensions - Euronews.com
Lufthansa and Air France extend Middle East flight suspensions Euronews.comLufthansa halts Middle East flights until October over Iran war | Daily Sabah Daily SabahDGAC EASA airspace warnings Travel And Tour WorldLufthansa, Cathay extend Mideast flight suspensions due to war myRepublicaLufthansa Online Check-In Service Drives 20% Booking Surge Amid Middle East Challenges AD HOC NEWS
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 4:22pm -
'Dhurandhar' Powers India's Record $2.18 Billion 2025 - Variety
'Dhurandhar' Powers India's Record $2.18 Billion 2025 VarietyTV households will cross 200 million by 2028: FICCI EY report Exchange4MediaStories, scale and impact: Unlocking India’s M&E economy EYMedia & entertainment sector to grow to Rs 3.3 lakh cr by 2028: Report The Economic TimesSport has led the way in making live experiences truly accessible: Siddharth Sharma at FICCI-EY report launch Indian Television Dot Com
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 4:04pm -
After Zomato, Swiggy raises platform fee to ₹17.58, internet says ‘Will stop ordering’ | Trending - Hindustan Times
After Zomato, Swiggy raises platform fee to ₹17.58, internet says ‘Will stop ordering’ | Trending Hindustan TimesAfter Zomato, Swiggy Raises Platform Fee From Rs 14.99 To Rs 17.58 NDTVOrdering food online gets costlier as Swiggy raises platform fee after Zomato hike The Times of IndiaSwiggy shares rally over 4% on platform fee hike, Eternal surges over 2%; check what analysts say on the quick commerce segment UpstoxNot Just Food, Delivery Also Becoming Expensive Gulte
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 1:31pm -
Foreign outflows hit Asian stocks as Iran war drives oil shock fears - Reuters
Foreign outflows hit Asian stocks as Iran war drives oil shock fears ReutersAsia-Pacific stocks rise as Trump comments signal de-escalation in Iran conflict CNBCMiddle East crisis: Markets see volatility as tensions persist The Times of IndiaAsian shares mostly rebound after Trump hints at a possible end to the Iran war The News MinuteIndian markets face gloomy prospects even after Iran war ends Financial Times
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 1:16pm -
Airlines cancel more flights as West Asia conflict escalates - The Hindu
Airlines cancel more flights as West Asia conflict escalates The HinduPrepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly BBCAirlines Extend Flight Cancellation To Dubai, Tel Aviv And More As Iran War Rages On NDTVWar in Iran Is Disrupting Air Travel, Hitting Middle East Hardest The New York TimesWest Asia war brings Indian aviation to its knees India Today
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 12:45pm -
Oracle Introduces Fusion Agentic Applications - PR Newswire
Oracle Introduces Fusion Agentic Applications PR NewswireOracle Expands AI Agent Studio for Fusion Applications with Agentic Applications Builder and New Intelligent Workflow Tools OracleOracle Unveils AI Database Agentic Innovations for Business Data Yahoo FinanceOracle reworks its suite of cloud software as 'agentic apps' ET BrandEquityOracle endows Fusion applications with more AI autonomy Computer Weekly
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 12:31pm -
Iran war fuel crisis gives electric cars a long-term boost - Reuters
Iran war fuel crisis gives electric cars a long-term boost ReutersThe worst oil crisis in history comes at a good time for China’s troubled EV giants CNNExpensive Oil Is EV Makers’ Best Sales Pitch Bloomberg.comOpinion | Now Is the Perfect Time to Buy an Electric Vehicle The New York Times‘Crazy not to’: soaring fuel prices send more Australians into U-turn towards electric cars The Guardian
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 12:15pm -
Inside India’s Ambitious Plans To Tackle Rare Earth Permanent Magnets - Swarajyamag
Inside India’s Ambitious Plans To Tackle Rare Earth Permanent Magnets SwarajyamagIndia to scale up rare earth magnet production to 5,000 tonnes by 2030 Investment GuruIndia scaling up rare earth magnet production to cut import dependence: Jitendra Singh ThePrintIndia aims for self-reliance in rare earth sector to play a leading role in the global arena: Jitendra Singh BusinessLineNeodymium-Iron-Boron Magnet, Applications, Latest News Vajiram & Ravi
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 11:57am -

Zee Business

newLIC receives income tax demand notice for FY22
The department has also disallowed certain deductions claimed by LIC under Section 80M, along with interest expenses linked to delays in depositing tax deducted at source (TDS).
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:53pm -
newSEBI Chairman launches Verified App Label initiative to protect investors from digital fraud
The initiative builds on existing SEBI measures, including validated UPI handles and a whitelist of stockbrokers' mobile applications maintained by exchanges.
- 10 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 8:19pm -
newNew Renault Duster 2026: What has changed from older 2012 model? Design, features and safety upgrades
New Renault Duster 2026: The return of the Renault Duster in 2026 marks a major upgrade over the older model, bringing changes in design, features, engines, and safety.
- 11 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 7:38pm -
newOnline train ticket bookings surge to 88 pc in FY26: Govt
The government on Wednesday said online train ticket bookings have seen a sharp rise, with over 48.25 crore tickets, or 88 per cent of total reserved bookings, made digitally in FY 2025–26 till February.
- 12 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 6:58pm -
newMore flights operating from Middle East to India: Centre
The overall flight situation from the Middle East countries to India continues to improve with additional flights operating from the region.
- 12 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 6:40pm -
newBank holiday alert: 4-Day closure from March 26 — Check what you must do
Wednesday, March 25, is effectively your last clear opportunity to visit a branch before the extended break begins.
- 13 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 5:24pm -
newNew 2026 Volkswagen Taigun launching on...; Expected features and changes explained
Volkswagen Taigun Facelift: The Volkswagen Taigun has built a solid reputation in India since its launch in 2021. Buyers like it for its sharp driving feel, strong turbo petrol engines, and high safety standards.
- 14 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 5:09pm -
newSensex, Nifty extend gains on softer oil prices, global cues
Investor sentiment improved after US President Donald Trump reiterated that talks are ongoing to bring an end to the conflict in the Middle East.
- 14 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 4:34pm -
newNew Renault Duster TCe Turbo 160 achieves ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of 18.45 kmpl
Renault Duster Turbo TCe 160 delivers a claimed mileage of 18.45 km/l with the DCT automatic and 17.75 kmpl with the 6-speed manual gearbox.
- 15 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 3:48pm -
newYou might lose your LPG connection — Unless you do this one thing within 3 months
The order, issued on March 24 under the Essential Commodities Act, marks one of the most direct interventions in household fuel choice that India has seen in years.
- 15 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 3:44pm -
newIndia’s toll collection may hit Rs 4 trillion as AI-based system rolls out by 2026: Nitin Gadkari
The National Highways Authority of India has already monetised road assets worth about Rs 1.5 trillion in the last four years and plans to continue this strategy.
- 16 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 2:40pm -
newSTT hike may have limited impact on futures and options activity, say experts
They noted that the increase in STT will raise trading costs, particularly for retail participants and high-frequency traders, potentially leading to a temporary decline in futures and options (F&O) volumes.
- 17 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 2:07pm -
newFact Check: Is viral claim about 35-Day LPG rebooking rule true? Government clarifies
The ministry issued a direct clarification stating that no changes have been made to existing LPG booking rules — contradicting viral claims that had already reached millions of households across the country.
- 17 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 1:56pm -
newToyota's smallest Land Cruiser is here - India launch confirmed?
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ: Toyota has officially introduced the Land Cruiser FJ in Thailand, months after its global reveal in October 2025. This new model is the smallest SUV in the Land Cruiser family.
- 18 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 1:03pm -
newNew Railways reforms focus on cargo, construction and passenger convenience
Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday announced five new reforms under the ‘Reform Express’. With the approval of these new reforms, the total number of reforms for the year 2026 has reached nine.
- 18 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 12:31pm -

newPanic buying at fuel stations in Hyderabad; petroleum dealers association says no shortage
Chaos prevailed at petrol bunks across Hyderabad on Wednesday as rumours of fuel shortage due to the ongoing war in West Asia triggered panic buying by customers.
- 18 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 12:22pm -
newThinking of starting a company in India? Your Tax Bill could be 17% or 30% — Here's why
A series of legislative interventions, capped most significantly by the Finance Act amendments of 2019 and refined in subsequent budgets, have produced a tax structure that looks less like a levy and more like a menu.
- 20 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 11:08am -
newIndia's growth to remain resilient at 7.1 pc in FY27 despite geopolitical tensions: S&P Global
In its latest economic outlook, S&P Global has highlighted that India remains among the fastest-growing major economies, supported by strong domestic demand, steady exports, and a gradual recovery in private investment.
- 20 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 10:36am -
newSensex, Nifty climb one pc amid ceasefire hopes; oil price drops 7%
Sensex opened around 600 points or 0.80 per cent higher at 74,652, while Nifty began trading at 23,064, up 150 points or 0.66 per cent.
- 20 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 10:26am -
newStock market shut on Thursday — Here is what investors need to know
This makes the current trading week a short one. Wednesday, March 25 — today — is open for business as usual. Thursday is off. Friday, March 27 brings trading back to normal. After that, the weekend closes things down again on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29.
- 21 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 9:57am -

Live Mint - Opinion

newFicci director general: India must act now to create a resilient energy ecosystem for the future
India’s energy demand is surging, but its import dependence leaves growth exposed to global shocks. As geopolitical risks mount, can India build a resilient and self-reliant energy ecosystem to secure its economic ambitions?
- 15 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 4:00pm -
newIndia’s economic rise has been impressive but growth could stall if we let deep disparities persist
India’s economy is growing rapidly, but inclusive prosperity remains elusive. With inequality entrenched and even the middle class under strain, the challenge is not just to sustain growth, but ensure that its gains are shared widely.
- 16 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 2:22pm -
newIran war’s aftermath: Are US stock markets shaking off their ‘Trump Always Chickens Out’ phase?
Markets are now reacting less to rhetoric than the realities of war. Did Trump’s Iran gamble break the ‘TACO’ trade? Unlike shock tariffs, a war can’t be withdrawn unilaterally. It’s hard to chicken out of. Market participants must brace for a volatile ride.
- 18 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 1:00pm -
newArtificial intelligence deployed at war: What happened to finding a cure for cancer?
AI’s champions promise cures for cancer and other wonders for a better world, but this technology is already veering elsewhere—into warfare under the cover of secrecy. Avowals of AI restraints and safety seem to have vaporized.
- 18 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 12:31pm -
newDevina Mehra: Are you driving your investment portfolio by looking at the rearview mirror?
Success in investing lies in focusing on the pitfalls and opportunities ahead, not what has already passed. Yet investors keep chasing yesterday’s winners—from gold to top-rated funds—often entering at peaks and exiting too soon. The real risk isn’t volatility, but looking the wrong way.
- 18 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 12:22pm -
newNever waste an oil crisis: Time to go for market-oriented reforms in India’s oil and gas sector
This shock could be worse than all such shocks of the past. For resilience, we need a central plan for energy to work in tandem with market forces. Let GST take fuel products into its fold, set the pricing of these items free and privatize all state-run oil marketing companies except one.
- 23 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 7:31am -
newMint Quick Edit | As the rumbles of war reach India, will RBI be pushed into rate hikes this year?
Goldman Sachs’ forecast of how the Gulf war will impact the Indian economy in 2026 paints a gloomy picture on growth more than inflation. Yet, with the rupee under pressure, RBI may find it has no choice but to tighten monetary policy.
- 24 hours ago 25 Mar 26, 7:00am -
Excess capacity and exploited labour? America’s Section 301 probes can’t survive the scrutiny of facts
US charges against Indian industrial sectors are flimsy. As Section 301 probes begin, we could marshal data to counter false allegations. If reciprocal tariffs proved unlawful, so too would levies imposed on the pretext of punishing unfair practices.
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 4:30pm -
Notaries go back to ancient Rome and lasted for centuries but let’s accept they have no role left
Notary attestations have been around since ancient times but have been overtaken by digital technology. In a world of digital records and verifiable credentials, as with Aadhaar, why insist on the use of notaries?
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 4:15pm -
Trump’s theatrical tariff tactics: His Section 301 probe targets should keep watch and share notes
America’s sweeping Section 301 probes may be legal fiction, but they carry real risks for global trade. As Washington reopens deals and targets allies, those in his crosshairs must compare notes and work out defensive action.
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 4:00pm -
Lessons from Ukraine and Iran: Modern warfare is proving more complex and unpredictable than we imagined
In modern warfare, initial superiority matters less than the ability to learn, adapt and endure in a fast-changing battlespace. From Ukraine’s war of attrition to how hostilities in West Asia are shaping up, modern conflict is proving harder to control, predict or decisively win.
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 3:57pm -
Trade tailwinds: Indian farmers and SMEs need support for success in European export markets
Our farmers and small firms must seize new EU export openings, but lower tariffs alone won’t do the job. Meeting Europe’s tough green, safety and labour standards will demand funding, traceability and policy support—without which India risks losing a key market.
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 3:56pm -
India’s LPG crunch won’t ease anytime soon: We need a full-spectrum policy response
With second-order impacts of an LPG shortage now in stark evidence, with small businesses and the urban poor worst hit, India must go all-out for resilience. Employ additional means to plug supply gaps and double down on fostering a mass transition to electric cooking.
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 7:30am -
Mint Quick Edit | Relief for markets as Trump extends his Hormuz opening deadline: Will it last?
Trump’s pause on his threat of strikes at Iran’s energy infrastructure is being met with sighs of relief globally, as it should. A disastrous escalation in hostilities has been held off for five days. It needs to be called off entirely.
- 2 days ago 24 Mar 26, 7:00am -
The Hormuz choke should push Indian kitchens to switch from LPG to electric cooking
India has successfully moved hundreds of millions of kitchens to LPG, which is far better than firewood and kerosene. But the Gulf war’s choke-off of gas supplies should trigger another mass switchover—to electric stoves.
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 4:00pm -

Generic versions of weight-loss drugs are a bulky opportunity for Chinese and Indian drugmakers
The simultaneous patent expiry of Ozempic in China and India has seen generic makers jump in. Low cost production in high volumes affords them an export opportunity as well as this drug is adopted in large numbers not just to treat diabetes but for weight-loss around the world.
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 3:00pm -
Why Washington’s policy quakes can’t disturb California’s economy beyond a point
The Democrat-led state acted in anticipation of Washington’s policy shake-ups and took early measures to give its economy resilience. Today it stands out in America as an investment destination with a clean-energy focus amid erratic federal governance.
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 2:00pm -
Ajit Ranade: India must free its youth from a degree trap to brighten their employment prospects
It’s time to cut the Gordian knot of a youth obsession with government jobs, fiscal constraints on state-funded relief and weak job generation in the private sector. With millions of graduates left jobless for years, India’s labour market deserves better.
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 12:30pm -
Dollar vs yuan: Could a battle for the control of Hormuz spark a petro-currency war?
The conflict in West Asia hasn’t just seen oil weaponized by Iran, it may be setting the stage for a currency clash in the theatre of geopolitics. If Hormuz becomes the pivot of a dollar-yuan contest, central banks like RBI may need to plan for every possible outcome.
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 7:30am -
Mint Quick Edit | Airfare caps: Indian aviation needs more competition and less state intervention
With fare caps gone, India’s air carriers can reprice flights to account for rising fuel costs. Yet, on-and-off price controls must end. And for that, this market needs to recover its competitive intensity.
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 7:00am -
Reverence lost in relentless festival noise
We need to make a distinction between religious procession and aggression. Festivals were created by our forefathers to rejuvenate our body and soul, and not to destroy them.
- 3 days ago 23 Mar 26, 6:00am -
Consumer Justice Report: Weak consumer rights could weaken India’s economic growth
India’s growth story rests on a confident middle class and credible institutions, but a stark failure in consumer complaint redressal threatens both. Delayed justice, weak capacity and rising pendency could slow consumption and get in the way of our economic ambitions.
- 4 days ago 22 Mar 26, 5:07pm -
Crude proposal: The US shouldn’t try to rig oil prices by intervening as a short seller
Trying to manipulate the oil futures market may seem like a quick fix for high fuel prices, but it’ll warp price signals. Also, since real oil demand and supply must eventually come to bear, bad bets could lose the US treasury a lot of money.
- 4 days ago 22 Mar 26, 3:31pm -
WTO talks: As power exertion intensifies, multilateralism has become more relevant, not less
Global institutions are indispensable for emerging economies seeking a fairer deal as the rules-based order wobbles. With geopolitical heft setting tariff equations and the like, the World Trade Organization is what developing countries must turn to.
- 4 days ago 22 Mar 26, 3:00pm -
Manu Joseph: Why India’s potholes seem poised to become a political issue at last
For decades, potholes, filth and bad roads were dismissed as trivial irritants, unworthy of political attention. That may be changing. As middle-class frustration builds and civic anger spills into public debate, the quality of life could actually matter at the ballot booth.
- 4 days ago 22 Mar 26, 2:00pm -
India should prepare for a world realigned after the West Asia war
We must stay away from foreign wars—but not miss the opportunities emerging from a likely reset of global relations. As West Asia’s conflict rejigs alliances and exposes new fractures, India must combine strategic restraint abroad with clever outreach.
- 4 days ago 22 Mar 26, 1:00pm -
In cash we trust: The rise of direct transfers in election playbooks
As four states and a union territory head to the polls, direct cash transfers, especially to women, are reshaping electoral strategy, straining state finances and distorting labour markets.
- 4 days ago 22 Mar 26, 7:00am -
A war that’s redrawing the world’s fault lines
From energy shocks to strained alliances and stalled US-China talks, the conflict is spilling far beyond the battlefield
- 5 days ago 21 Mar 26, 2:01pm -
KP Singh: The visionary who turned Gurgaon into corporate India’s hub
From barren farmland to glass towers, KP Singh transformed Gurgaon into India’s first private city—reshaping urban living, even as it deepened the divide between affordable and luxury housing.
- 5 days ago 21 Mar 26, 7:00am -
Why AI told me to stop eating batteries
A prompt gone wrong can be funny. Or a nuisance. But crafted with these three rules, it can bring the results you want
- 5 days ago 21 Mar 26, 6:00am -
Do AI companies care about safety as much as they claim to? Their staff allocation data suggests not
AI companies promise to work for the benefit of humanity, but their staffing reveals a stark imbalance: just a few hundred people are tasked with making these systems safe. As AI gets adopted by the Pentagon and the race to build ever-smarter AI intensifies, the risk outlook looks bleak.
- 6 days ago 20 Mar 26, 2:07pm -
Gulf war fertilizer crunch: Why it’s good news for China and bad news for India
Fears that the Strait of Hormuz’s closure will trigger global hunger are overblown, but if China begins to weaponize its vast fertilizer capacity? Countries like India would be left badly exposed if Beijing treats fertilizers like rare earths.
- 6 days ago 20 Mar 26, 1:31pm -
Forget self-driving cars: Think of how else technology could ride to the rescue of urban India’s streets
Could spectrum allocation for road connectivity help India sort its traffic woes? As the Centre puts V2X technology to the task, we must explore the full potential of this telecom network initiative. While orderly traffic can save lives, road pricing could optimize street usage and prevent gridlocks
- 6 days ago 20 Mar 26, 8:00am -
Mint Quick Edit | HDFC Bank chair’s abrupt exit: Three facts could reassure its stakeholders
HDFC Bank’s stock was hit by the sudden resignation of its chairman, who cited a divergence of values and ethics. Yet, there’s much that its stakeholders could draw comfort from, including an RBI statement on its governance and finances.
- 6 days ago 20 Mar 26, 7:01am -
The art of confrontation: This isn’t about workplace conflict but goal-oriented collaboration if done right
Effective confrontation is an acquired skill. It’s often seen at ‘flat’ startups where everyone speaks up, ideas are openly contested and hierarchy ignored in pursuit of shared goals. It takes tact, lest it results in conflict, and employees must learn to sharpen this skill into an art.
- 7 days ago 19 Mar 26, 4:00pm -