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newPSU bank stocks soar up to 8%, but HDFC, Axis and other private lenders fall up to 5% after Q2 results. Why the sharp divide?
PSU bank stocks surged up to 8% on Monday, led by Punjab National Bank after its Q2FY27 earnings beat estimates. In contrast, private lenders such as Axis Bank and HDFC Bank fell up to 5% despite reporting profit growth. The Nifty PSU Bank index gained over 2%, while its private-sector counterpart declined.
- 5 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 11:54am -
newPNB shares jump 8% after Q2 results beat estimates; Jefferies, Motilal Oswal, others raise target prices
Punjab National Bank shares rose sharply on Monday after the lender reported a 13% year-on-year rise in Q2FY27 net profit to Rs 5,532 crore. Stronger net interest income and improving asset quality prompted bullish brokerage calls, with Jefferies, Motilal Oswal and JM Financial setting target prices of Rs 140 apiece.
- 6 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 11:05am -
newPC Jeweller shares soar 26% in just two sessions. Here’s what’s triggering the sharp surge
PC Jeweller shares rallied 26% in two sessions after Cupid promoter Aditya Kumar Halwasiya bought 5.10 crore shares worth Rs 73.60 crore. The jewellery maker recently repaid its dues to 14 consortium banks, achieving debt-free status ahead of schedule.
- 6 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 10:51am -
newKross shares rally 16% after Q2 profit jumps 143% YoY; stock hits 52-week high
Kross shares surged following strong Q2 FY27 results, with revenue rising 80% and net profit climbing 143% year-on-year. EBITDA more than doubled, while margins improved. Robust commercial vehicle demand, capacity expansion and operational efficiencies supported growth, alongside increased institutional shareholding and the stock reaching a fresh 52-week high.
- 6 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 10:42am -
newIxigo shares rally 13% after travel platform reports all-time high profit
Ixigo shares jumped after the travel platform reported a record Q2 profit of Rs 63.42 crore, partly boosted by the sale of its stake in Freshbus. Gross transaction value rose 22% year-on-year to Rs 5,304.47 crore, while revenue grew 13% to Rs 320.96 crore and contribution margin increased 14% to Rs 124.86 crore.
- 6 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 10:33am -
newSugar stocks Balrampur Chini, Bajaj Sugar, others crash up to 7% as centre stops diversion to ethanol
Sugar stocks dropped in early trading following the government's directive to cease sugar diversion for ethanol production. The decision impacts major sugar companies like Balrampur Chini Mills and Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar, which experienced a decline between 2% and 7%. This directive aims to enhance domestic sugar availability amidst rising prices. The government's action follows concerns about potential production shortfalls due to insufficient rainfall.
- 6 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 10:30am -
Nepal rescuers continue search for missing as identification of dead remains challenge
Eleven days post the catastrophic floods in Nepal, search teams are tirelessly looking for those still missing. Authorities are confronted with the tough task of identifying casualties, as many bodies are severely affected. Approximately 5,000 people, including several foreign nationals, are still unaccounted for after the ice-rock avalanche. The nation seeks international assistance and advocates for climate justice while striving to restore basic services and repair the widespread damage.
- 43 days ago 7 Sep 26, 12:46am -
Trump $1 coins aka Golden Dollar are here, minus the gold. The US Mint is putting the sitting president’s face on American money for the first time
The U.S. Mint has unveiled a striking gold-colored dollar coin honoring President Donald J. Trump, coinciding with the nation's 250th anniversary celebration set for 2026. Crafted from copper, these collector coins will feature a unique privy mark on select pieces. This release represents a noteworthy occasion in the history of U.S. currency.
- 47 days ago 2 Sep 26, 8:25pm -
MSCI rebalancing on Monday: Adani Energy, Groww set for big inflows; RIL, Jio Financial may face outflows
MSCI’s latest rebalancing is set to drive heightened trading activity in several Indian stocks on Monday, with revised weights taking effect from September 1. The final 30 minutes of Monday’s session could see significant activity as investors adjust positions. According to Nuvama Alternative and Quantitative Research, the changes include index additions and exclusions, along with weight revisions across several stocks.
- 50 days ago 30 Aug 26, 2:01pm -
Nifty weekly outlook: Nifty trapped in 23,900-24,750 range; fresh buying should remain selective
Nifty ended the week lower after consolidating in a narrow range, with the broader technical structure remaining unchanged. The index moved between 24,076.85 and 24,378.60, while India VIX declined 4.64% to 10.68. Support remains at 23,900–24,000, while a cluster of moving averages continues to cap upside in the 24,400–24,750 zone.
- 50 days ago 30 Aug 26, 11:51am -
FPIs turn buyers for second straight month, invest Rs 30,919 cr in August
During August, foreign portfolio investors added over Rs 30,000 crore to Indian equities, showcasing the ongoing trend of substantial market inflows for the second month in a row. This surge can be attributed to enhancing corporate earnings and a stable economic environment. Furthermore, easing global geopolitical tensions have aided investor optimism, yet uncertainties surrounding crude oil prices and US bond yields remain pressing issues.
- 50 days ago 30 Aug 26, 11:23am -
7 of top 10 firms shed Rs 1.13 lakh cr in m-cap; Airtel, Reliance worst hit
Last week observed a notable decline in market valuations, with seven out of the ten top firms witnessing a reduction of Rs 1.13 lakh crore. The greatest impact was felt by Bharti Airtel and Reliance Industries, linked to concerns over global interest rates and geopolitical instability. Nonetheless, there was robust buying in IT stocks, which facilitated a recovery in the market on Friday.
- 50 days ago 30 Aug 26, 11:21am -
Mcap of four of top-10 most valued firms jumps Rs 1.43 lakh cr; State Bank biggest winner
In a notable surge, four leading Indian corporations experienced an impressive rise in market valuations, totaling Rs 1.43 lakh crore. The State Bank of India led the charge, boosting its valuation by Rs 63,922 crore. Other notable gainers included Reliance Industries, TCS, and Larsen & Toubro, while LIC, Bajaj Finance, and HDFC Bank suffered significant losses in their valuations.
- 71 days ago 9 Aug 26, 10:21am -
Foreign investors continue buying spree; pour Rs 12,921 cr in first week of Aug
In early August, Foreign Portfolio Investors poured Rs 12,921 crore into Indian equities, building on their notable investments from July. This surge indicates improved investor sentiment and favorable macroeconomic conditions. Furthermore, foreign investors have displayed interest in India's debt market, resulting in additional inflows. However, it’s worth noting that despite these recent inflows, they have been net sellers in the Indian equity market throughout the year.
- 71 days ago 9 Aug 26, 10:18am -
RBI special windows seen big enough to bring in $100B
India's new forex inflow programs may attract approximately one hundred billion dollars. These special drives have already mobilized over forty billion dollars in foreign exchange. Experts predict these initiatives could significantly exceed initial mobilization estimates. The Reserve Bank of India introduced these facilities to support the balance of payments. These programs aim to cushion the rupee and contain imported inflation.
- 78 days ago 3 Aug 26, 12:43am -

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

Business Standard

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

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

Business Line

newCrude oil futures fall on weak global cues
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil futures for November delivery slipped ₹52, or 0.55%, to ₹9,342 per barrel in a business turnover of 11,389 lots
- 2 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 3:10pm -
newJPMorgan brings deposit token to Ethereum for institutional clients
JPM Coin, which represents US dollar deposits at the largest US bank, will be made available to the company’s institutional clients on the Ethereum network
- 2 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 3:10pm -
newSensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Private banks, IT drag Sensex 913.85 points lower at noon; metals buck the slide
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: Markets fell sharply through the morning session on Monday, with the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 sinking well below their opening levels by midday, as losses in private banks and IT stocks overwhelmed gains in metals and public-sector lenders.
- 2 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 3:07pm -
newQ2 Results Today Live: UltraTech Q2 profit declines q-o-q, Union Bank & HFCL Q2 PAT up, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Zinc, LTTS, Piramal Finance, IREDA to announce Q2 results
Q2 Results Today, 19th October 2026 Live Updates: Stay tuned to businessline for more
- 2 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 3:06pm -
newSAS Airlines Mumbai bound aircraft returns to Denmark after six hours due to technical issues
Flight tracking website Flightradar 24 showed that the Airbus A330 aircraft turned back to base after flying all the way up to Turkiye. The aircraft took off from Copenhagen in Denmark at 4.25 pm local time and returned six hours later
- 2 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 2:56pm -
newUnion Bank of India logs 30% y-o-y increase in net profit at ₹5,537 crore
Union Bank of India reports a robust 19% growth in advances; deposit growth at 7%
- 2 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 2:53pm -
newToday’s Gold Rate in India October 19: Gold prices up in Coimbatore, Nagpur, Visakhapatnam, Surat, Jaipur (Other Cities)
22, 24 carat Gold prices up across other cities on October 19
- 2 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 2:13pm -
newToday’s Gold Rate in India October 19: Gold prices up in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru (Metro Cities)
22, 24 carat Gold prices up across metro cities on October 19
- 3 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 2:11pm -
newIndia rice exporters' conference books 2,038 buyer meetings ahead of Oct 23 opening
It has recorded 4,649 buyer registrations from more than 150 countries, including Kuwait, South Africa, Benin, Nigeria, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia
- 3 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 1:52pm -
newPhonePe rebrands Share.Market as PhonePe Invest, launches AI portfolio tool
Existing Share.Market users will retain their demat holdings, balances, watchlists, order history and login credentials
- 3 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 1:45pm -
newABD fires up Moradabad bottling plant, deepens UP bet with ₹600 crore outlay
On the NSE, ABD shares were trading at ₹743.55 at the time of the announcement, down 0.68 per cent on the day, against a 52-week high of ₹766.90 hit just four days earlier on October 15
- 3 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 1:41pm -
newHFCL stock hits upper circuit as Q2 FY27 profits surge over 5x y-o-y
Consolidated revenue for Q2 FY27 rose 143.62% year-on-year to ₹2,541.79 crore, up from ₹1,043.34 crore in the same quarter last year
- 3 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 1:25pm -
newImagicaaworld sells hotel, acquires water park stake, eyes indoor entertainment push
The company completed full conversion of 2,34,82,500 convertible warrants into equity shares after receiving the balance 75% subscription amount of ₹129.45 crore from promoters and identified non-promoter investors
- 3 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 1:19pm -
newUnion Bank of India posts 30% jump in Q2 profit, shares surge 4.7%
Interest income for Q2FY27 stood at ₹28,158 crore, up 4.24% year-on-year on a half-yearly basis, while net interest income rose 15.03% to ₹20,620 crore for the first half
- 3 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 1:18pm -
newMaruti Suzuki expands Integrated Traffic Management System initiative in Gurugram
The expansion will take the number of cameras deployed by Maruti Suzuki to 1,400 across 93 junctions and 13 key road stretches
- 4 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 1:11pm -

newPrivate banks, IT drag Sensex 756 points lower at noon; metals buck the slide
At 12.51 pm, the Sensex stood at 73,973.22, down 756.05 points or 1.01% from its previous close of 74,729.27, having opened at 74,849.30
- 4 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 1:09pm -
newPETA India calls for withdrawal of Centre's draft rules on animal experimentation
The animal rights organisation claimed that the draft rules could permit the capture and use of animals protected under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, in experiments, subject to scientific justification and legal permissions
- 4 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 12:57pm -
newIDBI Bank sale: EAS Sarma plea to President for review of CPSE divestment
“Since it is the President who holds equity shares in CPSEs on behalf of the people, I seek your intervention in directing the government to review disinvestment,” Sarma said in the letter
- 4 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 12:51pm -
newRupee drifts higher, traders gauge if rally has legs to extend
It was last at 94.8225, ‌up ⁠0.1% from its closing level on Friday, hovering around ⁠its strongest in over a month
- 4 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 12:33pm -
newBitcoin rebounds above $82,000 as oil’s retreat lifts risk mood
The original cryptocurrency climbed as much as 2.4% and was hovering around $82,600 in early London trading
- 4 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 12:14pm -
newPhonePe sees opportunity to bring everyday savers into equities with PhonePe Invest: Rahul Chari
PhonePe on Monday rebranded its investing and trading platform Share.Market as PhonePe Invest, bringing it into its broader financial ecosystem
- 5 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 11:29am -
newFM blames excess liquidity for equity market underperformance
“Because of the ‌ease of liquidity, ease of ⁠availability, people are even ‌exiting easily” from equities, the Finance Minister says
- 5 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 11:25am -
newHCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra overtake TCS in net adds
On one hand companies say AI will do entry level work and they will hire experienced forward deployed engineers but still focus on entry-level hirings to manage spends
- 6 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 11:04am -
newNatural gas futures: Buy the dips
The contract is likely to rebound from the nearest support
- 6 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 10:55am -
newAnthropic commits 5% of its stock to new 'public benefit' fund
It gave labour market impacts as an example, saying that while it has already committed $200 million to study the effects of artificial intelligence, “given the pace of AI progress, bolder approaches may be needed”
- 6 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 10:52am -
newIMD update: Heavy rain outlook for Kerala, South Interior Karnataka retained
Ann incoming circulation from Gulf of Thailand will be closely watched as it moves westwards towards the Andaman Sea, where it could likely develop into a low-pressure area and intensify
- 6 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 10:51am -
newIndia asks its nationals in Saudi Arabia to take 'due precautions' in fresh advisory
The Indian Embassy in Riyadh advised the Indian Community "to take due precautions under the prevailing situation," in a social media post on Sunday
- 6 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 10:49am -
newIndia bonds to decline on elevated oil, hawkish RBI
The benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond yield may trade between ⁠7.37% and 7.42%
- 6 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 10:46am -
newSOPA sees India’s 2026 soyabean output a tad lower at 107.93 lakh tonnes; MP regains top slot of largest producer
Rebound in output in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan offset by decline in drought hit Maharashtra, Karnataka
- 6 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 10:40am -
newCentre asks Meta to ensure its algorithm does expose users to a limited set of narratives
IT Ministry sources said the ministry had reports from agencies that Meta platforms were not promoting all narratives equally, with their algorithms appearing to favour one kind of content over others
- 6 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 10:32am -
newIndia sugar stocks slide as government halts sugarcane-based ethanol diversion
The latest ethanol ‌tender excludes supplies produced from sugarcane juice, ‌sugar syrup and B-heavy molasses, cutting ⁠off an important higher-margin outlet for ‌sugar mills
- 6 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 10:25am -
newCrude fears clip wings; Axis Bank dives 3.84% as Sensex, Nifty open flat
Technically, the Nifty faces immediate resistance at 23,150–23,200, with support at 23,000–22,900. Bank Nifty must clear the 56,000–56,100 zone to confirm that the recovery is broadening beyond IT
- 7 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 9:37am -
newRupee likely pinned near 95 as RBI defence counters oil headwinds
The rupee is expected to open in a 94.92 to 94.98 range, per traders, having settled at 94.96 ‌to the dollar on Friday
- 7 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 9:19am -
newGold edges higher on softer oil; Fed rate outlook in focus
Spot gold rose 0.3% to $4,175.60 per ounce by 0259 GMT; US gold futures ‌for December delivery gained 0.4% to $4,196.40
- 8 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 9:09am -
newKerala HC seeks Centre’s response to plea challenging BitChat app blocking
Bitchat, by GitHub, is an open-source messaging app that works over Bluetooth, with no internet needed
- 8 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 8:59am -
newPutin proposes summit with Trump, Xi to end Ukraine war, WSJ reports
A reported October 9 phone call between Putin and Trump also produced an agreement involving Russian diesel sales on the global market
- 11 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 5:13am -
newFrance riots: Macron blames radical far-left groups as arrests mount across cities
Authorities reported widespread destruction across major cities as protesters clashed with police, businesses were looted and political tensions intensified ahead of elections.
- 12 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 5:02am -
newNetanyahu warns future US president could turn hostile, seeks stronger ties with India
Presenting his security doctrine ahead of the election, Netanyahu urged Israel to strengthen diplomatic partnerships while preparing for possible changes in Washington.
- 12 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 4:47am -
newTrump backs Netanyahu, says US and allies will ‘soon finish the job’ on Iran
In a Truth Social post, the US President praised the Israeli leader’s resilience and tied his support to the country’s approach to Tehran
- 12 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 4:42am -
newRussia sanctions waiver is a 60-day pause; Europe refused to target India, China over oil: US
The decision has triggered political opposition in Washington, with lawmakers questioning its implications for Ukraine and the enforcement of sanctions against Moscow.
- 12 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 4:32am -
newLong live dogs
Californian biotechnology company develops pill to extend canine lifespan
- 16 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 12:39am -
newWhen an AI model knows it is being watched
- 16 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 12:34am -
newData tool decodes ‘hallmarks’ of ageing
In the quest for preventive age-related healthcare, research shifts from lifespan to ‘healthspan’ extension
- 16 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 12:32am -
newNanoparticles derived from turmeric help break down industrial dyes in wastewater
Researchers develop biodegradable nanofibre membrane to degrade dyes in industrial wastewater
- 16 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 12:28am -
newAn ‘open or shut’ case dogging the launch of a navigation satellite
As ISRO readies to launch the NVS-03, an unusual engineering question hangs in the air
- 16 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 12:23am -
newThe protracted wait for affordable breast cancer medicines
Open-ended court ruling offers no reprieve to thousands of breast cancer patients seeking cheaper cancer medication
- 16 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 12:19am -
newBadminton, peanut chutney, and photography to step away from the rush
Diary of daily fitness
- 17 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 12:12am -
newSafekeeping the women driving the green transition
The future of clean energy cannot be built at the expense of worker health
- 17 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 12:10am -
newCommunicating to patients and carers the benefits and risks of antidepressants
Antidepressant information leaflets to be updated
- 17 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 12:06am -
newCall for stringent regulatory framework to tackle paid prescriptions
Experts are hopeful that the ethical code for pharma marketing will get more ‘teeth’
- 17 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 12:04am -
newWHO, Interpol team up to tackle crime involving healthcare
Interpol, WHO to strengthen collaboration in situations that require coordinated health and security action
- 17 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 11:58pm -
newAlert on lead poisoning
Lead Poisoning Prevention Week — October 18-24
- 17 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 11:53pm -
newMore cargo for SMP Kolkata
Infrastructure development boosts cargo handling capacity of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata
- 17 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 11:49pm -
newThe rising demand for grey-collar workers in logistics
How new generation of tech-enabled workers are enhancing logistics service quality and efficiency
- 17 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 11:44pm -
newMultimodal, cost-efficient transport
Joint effort. New authority to prepare 10-year master plan, unite various arms of logistics sector under single framework
- 17 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 11:28pm -
newRolls-Royce vows £300 mn for UK plants
Rolls-Royce targets expanding civil aerospace and defence businesses
- 17 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 11:23pm -
newScaling up a souvenir snacking brand
The sweet and spicy growth story of Vadodara’s Jagdish Farshan, from four namkeens to 500 snack SKUs
- 17 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 11:21pm -
newAn agency built for talent that’s outside the box
As brands look beyond celebrity reach, specialised talent agencies are making room for unconventional creators
- 17 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 11:14pm -
newInspired by Batman
Samsonite, Warner Bros team up to launch a Batman-inspired luggage line
- 18 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 11:10pm -
newShiniest pandal
Brands grooved to the beat of Durgo Pujo and Navaratri over the festive fortnight
- 18 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 10:52pm -

NDTV Business

newQ2 Results Live: Bhansali Engineering Profit Jumps 47%, Union Bank Profit Zooms 30%
Q2 Results Live: Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Zinc, IREDA, LTTS, and UltraTech Cement are among 35 companies scheduled to announce their Q2 FY27 results today. Track the latest earnings announcements, financial performance and market reaction live on NDTV Profit.
- 3 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 1:53pm -
newLloyds Engineering Shares Rise 94% in Six Months: Can Defence Drive The Next Leg?
The company is targeting annual revenue of more than Rs 10,000 crore by FY30, backed by acquisitions, defence partnerships and an order backlog of up to Rs 9,500 crore. But successful integration, margin expansion and lower dependence on group orders will be key to sustaining growth.
- 3 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 1:39pm -
newJailer 2 Vs Drishyam 3 Vs Hanuman Ansh Box Office Collection: Three Films, Different Runs And One Box Office Race
Drishyam 3 leads the box office race with Rs 347.35 crore India net, followed by Hanuman Ansh at Rs 339.85 crore and Jailer 2 at Rs 199.90 crore.
- 3 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 1:27pm -
newTiger Shroff Firing: Karan Veer Mehra Recalls Chaos, Says Children Ran For Safety
The Bigg Boss 18 winner was travelling in a car behind the actor when unidentified bike-borne attackers allegedly opened fire in Mumbai’s Juhu area.
- 3 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 1:25pm -
newFederal Bank Shares Jump 4% After Acquisition Comments, Jana SFB Falls Nearly 10%
Federal Bank shares rose 3.59% after Executive Director Venkataraman V told NDTV Profit the lender was not in active acquisition talks, while Jana Small Finance Bank fell 9.77%
- 3 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 1:24pm -
newIndia's Story Is About Oversold Sectors, Not the Market: Ajay Srivastava
Srivastava highlighted the need for investors to reassess growth expectations and valuation premiums in select sectors, including contract development and manufacturing organisations (CDMOs).
- 3 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 1:19pm -
newFederal Bank Has No Active Inorganic Acquisition Talks, Eyes High-Teens Growth
The executive director also pointed to strong credit growth, with advances growing 11%, and said the bank had witnessed one of its best current account and savings account (CASA) performances in six to seven quarters.
- 3 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 1:15pm -
newThree Reasons Why Markets Are Falling Today: Sensex Slumps 700 Points, Nifty Cracks Below 23,000
Private lenders dragged the benchmarks lower after their Q2 earnings, while weak global cues and costly crude added to the pressure; the India VIX rose over 5%.
- 4 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 12:56pm -
new'Kachre Ka Drum Bhi Chori Ho Gaya': Bittu Tabahi's New Video Goes Viral After Bin Near Ajnar River Goes Missing
Bittu Tabahi shared an update on the Ajnar River cleanup, saying one of the two dustbins placed for public use had been stolen.
- 4 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 12:54pm -
newMahindra XUV 3XO ZNG Bookings Open On Tuesday: 5 Things Car Buyers Must Know
Mahindra XUV 3XO ZNG launched at Rs 9.99 lakh, offering turbocharged performance, 24.7 km/kg efficiency, six airbags and a practical boot layout.
- 4 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 12:39pm -
newUnion Bank Of India Q2 Results: Profit Rises 30% On Falling Provisions, Asset Quality Improves
Union Bank Of India Q2 Results: Net interest income increases 20% year-on-year, while gross and net non-performing asset ratios improve sequentially in the September quarter.
- 4 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 12:35pm -
newInvesting In US Stocks Through Zerodha? Charges, Tax Rules And LRS Limits Explained
From brokerage fees and forex costs to TCS, LRS limits and tax filings, here's what investors need to know before buying US stocks.
- 4 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 12:33pm -
new'Terrifying Scene In Daylight, Like Film Shoot': AICWA President Writes To Amit Shah On Tiger Shroff Car Firing
AICWA president Suresh Shyamlal Gupta has urged Amit Shah to strengthen Bollywood’s security after the firing incident involving Tiger Shroff, demanding a central agency probe, arrests and protection against alleged gang threats.
- 4 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 12:28pm -
newHFCL Q2 Results: Profit Jumps Over Fivefold To Rs 363 Crore
HFCL's consolidated revenue rises to Rs 2,542 crore in the September quarter as Ebitda margin expands to 24.8%
- 4 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 12:20pm -
newMumbai AQI Today: Smog Blankets City, What Does Unhealthy Air Quality Mean for Your Health?
A thick layer of smog was seen over Mumbai's Bandra Reclamation, with the AQI reported at 198 in visuals shared by IANS. The city has been experiencing hazy skies and worsening air quality
- 4 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 12:17pm -

newPC Jeweller Shares Rally 14%, Extend 5-Day Surge To 28%: What's Fueling The Run-Up?
PC Jeweller has zoomed 92.97% year-to-date and soared 52.36% in the last 12 months.
- 4 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 12:17pm -
newHDFC Bank Q2 Review: Five Brokerages Stay Bullish, Sees Up To 37% Upside; Check Target Prices
While Nirmal Bang is the most optimistic among the five brokerages, with a target price of Rs 1,000, Anand Rathi and ICICI Securities have placed greater emphasis on the time required for a sustained post-merger recovery.
- 4 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 12:15pm -
newUS 'Very Close' To Finalising Trade Deal With India, Says Rubio Days After Trump Waives Russia Oil Tariffs
Rubio said the trade talks are among the factors weighed when the US President decides on national security waivers.
- 5 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 11:55am -
newDrishyam 3 Box Office Collection Day 17: Ajay Devgn Film Sees Jump On Weekend; Check Total Earnings
The film is nearing the Rs 350 crore domestic milestone and Rs 550 crore worldwide mark. Featuring Tabu, Shriya Saran and Jaideep Ahlawat, the crime thriller continues to draw audiences in its third week.
- 5 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 11:53am -
newAxis Bank Q2 Review: ICICI Securities Sees Up To 26% Upside; Check Other Brokerages Target Prices, Ratings
The three brokerages, ICICI Securities, IDBI Capital, Systematix remain positive on Axis Bank despite pressure on margins and operating expenses during the September quarter. The private lender reported a 37.6% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 7,003 crore, supported by lower provisions.
- 5 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 11:46am -

IBN

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

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

Moneycontrol

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

Reuters India

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

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

Live Mint - Money

newDoes your ‘free’ mobile game empty your wallet? How in-app micro-fees and subscriptions secretly drain your bank account
Mobile games can encourage frequent spending through paid shortcuts, limited-time items and subscriptions. Individually modest payments may add up to thousands of rupees each month.
- 1 hour ago 19 Oct 26, 3:28pm -
newAre you spending a fortune on your pet? How fancy grooming and speciality diets may cost you more than a child's tuition
Premium food, grooming and medical care are making pets a major household expense in urban India. Monthly costs range from ₹4,000 for some small breeds to ₹20,000 for giant breeds.
- 2 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 2:35pm -
newBorrowed money against FD? Failed to repay loan? How can lender recover dues, and what happens to your fixed deposit?
Defaulting on a loan against your FD can cost you the deposit itself. Know how lenders recover dues and when you may still owe a shortfall.
- 2 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 2:34pm -
newJust bought a new car? Explained how 5 money mistakes may push up ownership costs and strain your monthly vehicle budget
Stretching your budget, ignoring insurance renewals, skipping servicing: 5 money mistakes new car owners should avoid to keep ownership costs in check.
- 3 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 1:39pm -
newInsurance distribution reforms: will lower commissions benefit policyholders?
Irdai’s proposed commission caps and expense rules could reshape insurance distribution. Brokers warn of job losses and weaker service, but will lower costs translate into better outcomes for policyholders?
- 4 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 12:20pm -
newLoan NOC: Is it issued after every EMI or only after full repayment? Know the rules
A loan No Objection Certificate (NOC) is generally issued after full repayment, not after every EMI. Understand when banks issue a loan closure certificate, why it matters for secured loans and what to do if your NOC is delayed.
- 5 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 11:37am -
newHow you can gift stocks, mutual funds this festive season
Gifting financial assets such as stocks and mutual funds during the festival season provides long-term value, with distinct transfer steps and tax implications depending on demat status and recipient relationships.
- 5 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 11:30am -
newGold, silver prices today, 19 October: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata
Gold and silver prices today, 19 October: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities, along with MCX market updates.
- 7 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 9:32am -
newWhat is a ‘boss scam’? 5 ways to protect yourself from CEO fraud
A Chennai firm allegedly lost ₹1.90 crore after a WhatsApp message posing as its managing director, leading to a Delhi arrest. Here’s how the ‘boss scam’ works, the warning signs of CEO impersonation fraud, and five steps to verify payment requests and report cyber fraud on helpline 1930.
- 8 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 8:56am -
new8th Pay Commission: What is dearness relief and how is it different from DA? Expert explains
As the 8th Pay Commission meets in Mumbai on 22-23 October, here’s how dearness allowance (DA) differs from dearness relief (DR), what unions are demanding, and what central government employees and pensioners can realistically expect before the final report due by May-June 2027.
- 9 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 7:58am -
newGot refund for online shopping after cancelling order but your credit card bill still shows due amount? Should you pay?
Credit card refunds usually return to the card account, reducing the balance or restoring available credit, and may take 5–14 days to appear. Here's what to do if your billing date is near but the refund has not been credited yet.
- 17 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 11:42pm -
newHow should you withdraw money after early retirement? Expert explains the 3-bucket strategy for your FIRE corpus
The three-bucket strategy can help people achieving financial independence and early retirement (FIRE) manage expenses and market volatility. It divides investments into liquid savings for immediate needs, a balanced portfolio for medium-term expenses and equity for long-term growth.
- 17 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 11:38pm -
new₹3,000 pension won't block parents' medical reimbursement for Haryana govt employees, High Court rules
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that Haryana government employees cannot be denied medical reimbursement for dependent parents solely because they receive a ₹3,000 monthly old-age pension, directing authorities to release admissible claims within two months.
- 18 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 10:32pm -
newNRI's ₹3.41 crore FCNR deposits flagged as unexplained money after tax officer mistook yen for rupees, ITAT gives relief
An NRI won relief from a ₹3.41 crore income tax addition after ITAT Jaipur found that the assessing officer had mistaken Japanese yen figures for rupees. Bank records established the source of her FCNR deposits, prompting deletion of the addition.
- 19 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 9:35pm -
newWant to retire early? How to split ₹1 lakh in monthly investments between short-term goals and FIRE, expert explains
Early retirement requires balancing short-term financial goals with long-term wealth creation. Expert explains how to allocate ₹70,000 or ₹1 lakh in monthly investments towards FIRE, account for inflation and choose an appropriate equity-debt mix to build a retirement corpus.
- 20 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 8:35pm -

newFD maturity mistake: Fixed deposit matured but you forgot to withdraw money? What happens to your amount? Renew or not?
When a fixed deposit matures, its payout depends on the depositor’s instructions and the bank’s rules. Here are your options and whether you should renew or not.
- 21 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 7:55pm -
newBest-performing SIFs: Quant leads hybrid long-short funds with 25.5% returns in 6 months; check how peers performed
Quant Mutual Fund’s QSIF Hybrid Long-Short Fund returned 25.5% in six months, ahead of Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund’s Apex at 6.78%. QSIF also led over three months and since inception.
- 21 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 7:32pm -
newTrain ticket insurance from October 27: Is it mandatory, what is the current premium, coverage and claim process?
The Supreme Court has directed Indian Railways to provide mandatory travel insurance for all tickets sold at station counters from October 27, 2026. Details here.
- 22 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 6:27pm -
newFlat sold 10 days after registration: How an allotment letter helped an NRI claim long-term capital gains tax benefits
An ITAT Surat ruling held that an NRI's property holding period began with the 2011 allotment letter, not registration in 2016. The decision highlights why allotment documents matter when determining long-term capital gains tax on property sales.
- 22 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 6:26pm -
newDA hike before Diwali 2026: How much extra salary could central government employees get if DA rises to 63%?
Central government employees could get a festive-season salary boost if the Centre approves a DA hike from 60% to 63%. Here’s how much extra monthly salary and July arrears employees could receive across different basic pay levels, and what remains unconfirmed.
- 23 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 5:29pm -
EPFO scheme offers up to ₹15,000 to first-time employees: Check eligibility, salary limit and payment rules
Eligible first-time employees can receive up to ₹15,000 under the EPFO-linked PM-VBRY scheme. Check the salary limit, joining dates, EPF membership rules, six- and 12-month service requirements and the financial literacy course needed for the second instalment.
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 4:10pm -
Failed UPI, ATM or card payment? Here's when you'll get ₹100 per day for a delayed refund — Key RBI rules explained
Failed UPI payments, unsuccessful ATM withdrawals and other payment errors can qualify for ₹100 per day in compensation if refunds exceed RBI's prescribed deadlines. Know the T+1 and T+5 rules, how turnaround time is calculated and what to do if your refund is delayed.
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 4:06pm -
Eating out with family for Diwali, Dussehra? Here's why your restaurant bills may go up by 10-15% this festive season
Mumbai restaurants may raise menu prices by 10-15% in the coming weeks, AHAR announced, citing higher costs for ingredients, LPG, wages, rents and transportation. This will help maintain food quality, service standards and staffing and balance affordability, it added.
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 3:40pm -
Credit report errors: How mistakes like wrong phone number will impact your credit score? 5 things you must do correctly
A wrong mobile number, incorrect loan details or a missed payment recorded in your credit report could affect how lenders assess your creditworthiness. Learn five essential checks, how to dispute credit report errors and ways to protect your credit score.
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 3:30pm -
Planning for your ageing parents? Do’s and don'ts of protecting their money, daily support, medical needs and more
A thoughtful ageing-parent plan combines financial safeguards, health preparation and safer surroundings with open communication.
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 3:29pm -
Multi-cap vs multi-asset allocation mutual funds returns race: Key differences, 1, 3 and 5-year returns compared here
Multi-cap and multi-asset allocation mutual funds follow different investment strategies. Multi-cap funds invest across large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks, while multi-asset funds diversify across asset classes. We compare their 1-, 3-, and 5-year returns to see which category leads.
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 2:58pm -
No ITR filed, but ITAT Jaipur still quashed the 200% income tax penalty: Here's what the taxpayer did to win the case
A Sikar taxpayer faced a ₹3.99 lakh penalty after declaring ₹12.9 lakh in income following an income tax notice. The ITAT Jaipur quashed the penalty after finding defects in the assessment order and notice. Here’s why he won and what taxpayers should check.
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 2:32pm -
Using Buying Now, Pay Later (BNPL) for Diwali, Dussehra, and Dhanteras online shopping? Are you aware of these 5 risks?
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) can make online shopping for Diwali, Dussehra, and Dhanteras more convenient, but it carries risks. Understand 5 key concerns, including overspending, late payment charges, credit score damage and debt accumulation, before choosing BNPL. Read on to learn more.
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 2:23pm -
Income tax on property buying: Over ₹30 lakh deal? Experts suggest what to report in realty purchases to avoid taxmen
Experts say there is no limit on properties held under one PAN, provided transactions are genuine and funds are explainable. They recommend keeping sale deeds, payment and funding evidence, bank statements, loan documents, and other ownership records.
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 1:15pm -
Income tax audit last date: 21 Oct is deadline; last-minute checklist for taxpayers before submission | List from expert
With the tax audit report deadline of 21 October approaching, taxpayers need to check their books, reconcile turnover and GST records, review key Form 3CD disclosures, and confirm portal submission. Here are the checks an expert suggests taxpayers should complete before filing.
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 1:12pm -
Apple Pay debuts in India: how it works, features, and key limitations
Axis Bank credit card holders can now tap to pay using biometrics without PIN or OTP, though the launch excludes UPI integration and RuPay support.
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 1:08pm -
Income Tax New TDS Form 141: How it simplifies tax deduction at source compliance for property transactions, rent, etc
The Income Tax Department has introduced Form 141 to simplify tax deducted at source (TDS) compliance. The new form replaces Forms 26QB, 26QC, 26QD and 26QE, covering property transfers, rent, contractor payments, professional fees and virtual digital asset transactions.
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 12:56pm -
Senior citizen home hunt: Seeking house for aged parent? Below ₹70 lakh, healthcare bring Kochi, Nashik, Haridwar on top
Senior citizen home hunt: Seeking house for aged parents? Home prices below ₹70 lakh and improving healthcare options have made tier 2 cities and spiritual hubs such as Kochi, Nashik, Varanasi and Haridwar popular.
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 12:31pm -
Have a minor PAN card? Here's how to update it to major status with new photo and signature after turning 18
Turning 18? Find out how to update your minor PAN card with a new photograph, signature and other details, how to apply for a major PAN card, and why you can retain your existing PAN number instead of applying for a new one.
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 12:22pm -
₹50,000 in KVP vs ₹50,000 in NSC: Which post office scheme is better for a five-year goal? Check out the calculations
Investing ₹50,000 in KVP vs NSC? Compare Post Office interest rates, maturity periods, estimated returns and Section 80C tax benefits to decide which government-backed savings scheme better suits your five-year financial goal.
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 11:38am -

Live Mint - Companies

newTIME Best Inventions 2026: Why did new Apple CEO John Ternus land cover alongside iPhone Duo?
The recognition came just weeks after John Ternus succeeded Tim Cook in September, marking a generational shift for Apple
- 3 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 1:48pm -
newDelhi HC imposes fine of ₹1 on Niva Bupa Health Insurance: What’s the case? Why the amount? Explained
Niva Bupa Health Insurance must pay Re 1 after the Delhi High Court found it had misused the court’s specialised IP jurisdiction in a lawsuit against influencer Vishal Rattewal.
- 3 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 1:39pm -
newEven Healthcare raises $50 million from Khosla Ventures to expand its hospital network across Bengaluru
Led by Khosla Ventures, the funding will help Even expand to five Bengaluru hospitals by early 2027 as healthcare startups and hospital groups look to integrate care, insurance and prevention.
- 3 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 1:31pm -
newTVS Capital eyes six deeptech, manufacturing bets in Fund IV
TVS Capital plans at least six investments across deeptech and manufacturing through its latest fund, while prioritising proprietary IP and cautioning against stretched AI valuations.
- 5 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 12:03pm -
newGood news for beer lovers in Tamil Nadu! TASMAC plans to add four new beer varieties — check prices and what’s coming
TASMAC plans to introduce four beer varieties in Tamil Nadu by year-end, with prices starting at ₹250, pending approval. They will be available at regular and elite outlets. Its online portal lets customers check prices, pay and collect orders using a QR code, but does not provide home delivery.
- 5 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 12:00pm -
newIs the worst of AI deflation over? Depends on which IT boss you ask
India's leading IT services companies disagree on how long AI-driven revenue deflation will persist, highlighting uncertainty over the industry's growth outlook.
- 5 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 11:58am -
newStayVista looks to acquire other businesses, expand into resorts and events
Holiday-home operator StayVista is seeking to boost property use and revenue by managing resorts, offering rooms individually and hosting events.
- 6 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 11:05am -
newTata Sons row: What is Article 118, and why does it matter for N Chandrasekaran's third term? | Explained
A dispute over Tata Sons’ Articles of Association has cast doubt on N Chandrasekaran’s five-year reappointment as executive chairman. Noel Tata says Article 118 applies and no selection committee was formed.
- 6 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 11:04am -
newIndian IT giants' H-1B visa registrations fall amid Trump's crackdown; Infosys, Cognizant, TCS report fewer entries
H-1B registrations by Infosys, TCS and Cognizant fell sharply for FY2027 amid higher visa costs and a wage-weighted selection system. The figures reflect fresh entries in the annual cap selection process, rather than total H-1B employment.
- 6 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 10:36am -
newUBS capital rules have Swiss stuck between a rock and a hard place
UBS GROUP-REGULATION/ (PIX):UBS capital rules have Swiss stuck between a rock and a hard place
- 6 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 10:31am -
newFrom Ambani to Delta: why Elon Musk has picked fights over Starlink
Starlink's growth now depends on new markets and big customers, and its rivals are catching up.
- 7 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 10:00am -
newAkasa Air’s revenue rises 35%, but profitability remains elusive
Akasa Air’s revenue grew 35% in FY26 as its fleet and network expanded, but its net loss widened 37%. Foreign-exchange losses, aircraft costs and financing expenses weighed on profitability.
- 7 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 9:25am -
newMicrosoft pulls out of Nscale’s UK AI data centre project - here is what happened
Located in Loughton, Essex, the Microsoft data centre was scheduled to open next year.
- 8 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 9:02am -
newDelhi CM approves setting up of Go-Delhi Foundation with ₹50 crore corpus to help startups: Here's what it will do
Delhi government has approved the Go-Delhi Foundation with a ₹50 crore corpus to support startups and innovators. It will offer testing facilities, guidance, and investor connections, while helping government departments trial new solutions.
- 8 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 8:16am -
newAccenture weighs $1.5 billion sale of Greater China operations amid AI shift, hires JPMorgan for review: Report
The strategic review comes at a time when Accenture is re-evaluating its resource allocation. Investors are currently debating the long-term impact of AI on the consulting sector.
- 9 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 8:00am -

newAhead of IPO, AI firm Anthropic announces a new ‘public benefit fund’ to commit 5% of its stocks: What we know
Anthropic plans to commit 5% of its shares to a public benefit fund, subject to stockholder approval, with scope to expand the stake as its value grows. Elon Musk suggested giving shares directly to the public. The announcement comes ahead of the AI firm’s IPO, reportedly scheduled for November.
- 10 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 7:03am -
newFood services platform Focus Prism raises ₹145 crore from OAKS, buys Chennai-based catering firm FoodExo
The bulk of the fresh funding financed the cash-and-stock deal as the catering startup targets ₹700 crore in revenue this fiscal year through market consolidation.
- 11 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 6:00am -
newIndia a keystone for Hitachi Energy supply chain amid global power crunch: CEO
Hitachi Energy CEO Andreas Schierenbeck said rising demand from data centres and the shift from oil and gas to electricity across industries have intensified industrial power needs in recent years, creating a mismatch between supply and demand.
- 11 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 5:30am -
newTata Sons breaks from the past and drops Article 118 reference in Chandrasekaran’s third-term resolution
Tata Trusts chair Noel Tata had pointed out that the same board had earlier followed Article 118 to reappoint Chandrasekaran, but did not do so on 17 September.
- 11 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 5:30am -
newSydney’s New $4 Billion Airport Opens With Barely Any Flights
After more than half a century of political procrastination, environmental protests and funding shortfalls, Sydney finally has a second airport. But the new A$5.6 billion ($4 billion) site’s commercial prospects are already in question.
- 15 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 1:50am -
newWho is Amal Kelshikar? Why did he resign from the position of Torrent Pharmaceuticals' Executive Director? Explained
Torrent Pharmaceuticals accepted Executive Director Amal Kelshikar’s resignation, effective at the close of business on 16 October 2026. Kelshikar said in his resignation letter that he was stepping down after reflection and believed it was the right time to transition.
- 17 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 11:54pm -
newMeta revises terms governing website content: What's new and changed? What rights do publishers retain now? Explained
Meta will update its website terms on 30 October, removing explicit language authorising the use of crawled content to train its products. The terms still allow automated crawling and collection, with stated purposes narrowed to advertising and business products and product security.
- 17 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 11:26pm -
newAirtel launches voice-only plans at ₹185, ₹203 and ₹206 after TRAI's mandate: What each plan offers
The plans are aimed at subscribers who primarily use their phones for calling and messaging rather than mobile internet.
- 19 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 9:45pm -
newTata Trusts’ ₹1,556 crore spending in FY26: Rural development, education and cancer care lead
Tata Trusts disbursed ₹1,556.31 crore in the year to March 2026, with rural development receiving the largest share. Chairman Noel Tata said the group is working toward a network of 40 to 50 not-for-profit general hospitals, where paying patients would help fund care for those unable to afford it.
- 19 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 9:17pm -
newPNB CEO Ashok Chandra sees profit momentum continuing after strong Q2, eyes ₹6,000 crore quarterly profit milestone
The bank has maintained consistency in operating profit, net profit and other key parameters over the past four quarters, and expects the trend to continue, Chandra said.
- 22 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 7:02pm -
newVedanta doubles South Africa zinc production capacity to 500,000 tonnes with $600 million investment
Vedanta has doubled its annual zinc production capacity in South Africa to 500,000 tonnes after investing nearly $600 million in the Gamsberg mine expansion. The project supports its target of producing 3 million tonnes of zinc annually across India and South Africa.
- 22 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 7:01pm -
newAccenture weighs $1.5 billion sale of China business as AI push reshapes growth strategy: Report
Accenture is exploring a sale of its Greater China business for up to $1.5 billion, the Financial Times reported. The IT consulting giant has hired JPMorgan to advise on the review as it sharpens its focus on AI services and growth.
- 23 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 5:18pm -
newJSW Steel gets relief in ₹2,169 crore mining dispute: What was the case and what Orissa HC ruled
In an exchange filing on Sunday, the company said the court concluded hearings and delivered its judgments on October 16, 2026.
- 24 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 5:05pm -
newSumitomo-backed Yes Bank faces up to ₹5,200 crore earnings hit as SC upholds squashing of its AT-1 bonds write-off
The Supreme Court overturned Yes Bank’s 2020 write-off of ₹8,415 crore in AT-1 bonds. The bank says that it would have reported a net loss of ₹5,217 crore in the September quarter had it recognised the impact. Details here.
- 24 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 4:55pm -
Restaurants take Diwali celebrations home, bet on catering, party boxes
From curated food spreads for private gatherings to bulk corporate orders, restaurants are looking to capture festive spending beyond dine-in
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 3:41pm -
Manasum Senior Living buys 164 units in Signature Global's Gurugram project
Each apartment in Varishtha will cost around ₹3.7 crore for the final buyer, and come with concierge, housekeeping, 24/7 healthcare support, an ambulance on standby and community engagement activities.
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 3:26pm -
Indian Bank raises FY27 growth guidance, plans 100 branches; CEO sees recoveries exceeding target
Indian Bank has raised its FY27 growth guidance after reporting strong loan and deposit growth, improving asset quality and robust profitability, managing director and chief executive officer Binod Kumar said.
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 3:18pm -
‘JRD Tata believed country’s future wasn’t something that would simply arrive’: Full text of Tata Trusts' X post
JRD Tata believed the country's future would be shaped in real time by the youth willing to question, reason and imagine for themselves. Tata Trusts posts on Twitter what JRD Tata believed about India's future — Read full post here…
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 2:11pm -
Singapore Names Seven Companies Over Indonesia Haze Fires
Singapore has identified seven companies it says were involved in wildfires in Indonesia that have blanketed the city-state in haze, stepping up scrutiny of firms linked to the blazes.
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 1:35pm -
ED files chargesheet against FIITJEE, director couple; 32 centres shut, over 14,000 students hit - All you need to know
The institute allegedly collected fees ranging from ₹2.8 lakh to ₹3.5 lakh per student in advance for 2 to 4-year competitive coaching programs, such as the IIT-JEE, promising full delivery of the courses.
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 1:10pm -

Google: India Business News

newIndonesia’s Selloff Deepens Across Stocks, Bonds on MSCI Risk - Bloomberg.com
Indonesia’s Selloff Deepens Across Stocks, Bonds on MSCI Risk Bloomberg.com'Panic' selling hits Indonesian markets on MSCI expulsion threat ReutersIndonesian stocks plunge to six-year low as MSCI downgrade fears mount CNBCIndonesia shares lower at close of trade; Jakarta Stock Exchange Composite down 4.02% Investing.com IndiaFrom investor favourite to investment ‘backwater’: Why Indonesia’s stock market is crashing The Indian Express
- 2 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 2:45pm -
newFrom Uri strikes and Operation Sindoor to Rs 852-crore IPO: How Arvind Lakshmikumar built defence tech... - Moneycontrol.com
From Uri strikes and Operation Sindoor to Rs 852-crore IPO: How Arvind Lakshmikumar built defence tech... Moneycontrol.comTonbo Imaging IPO Oversubscribed 40X On Day 3 Till Now Inc42Tonbo Imaging brings military imaging tech to civilian use ahead of ₹852 crore IPO BusinessLineTonbo Imaging India IPO Day 3: GMP at 74%, issue subscribed over 7x. Check key details The Economic TimesTonbo Imaging IPO review: strong technology, weak FY26 numbers Value Research
- 2 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 2:32pm -
newUltraTech Cement shares fall 5% from day's high post-Q2 results: Here's why - Moneycontrol.com
UltraTech Cement shares fall 5% from day's high post-Q2 results: Here's why Moneycontrol.comUltratech Cement Q2 results: Net profit jumps 21.3% at ₹1,501 crore; shares trade in red UpstoxUltraTech Cement announces board reshuffle; KC Jhanwar to become non-executive vice chairman from January The Economic TimesUltratech Cement Says Kailash Chandra Jhanwar To Complete Term As Managing Director On Dec 31, 2026 TradingViewUltraTech Cement Reports 21.3% Growth in Q2 FY27 Net Profit M…
- 2 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 2:21pm -
newReliance Jio Rs 189 vs Rs 123 Plan: Same Validity, Different Benefits and Phone Eligibility - TelecomTalk
Reliance Jio Rs 189 vs Rs 123 Plan: Same Validity, Different Benefits and Phone Eligibility TelecomTalkJio Plans that Only Offer Voice and Validity TelecomTalkJio Buy One Get One Offer: Get 1 Month Free on ₹299, ₹349 Plans My Mobile IndiaJio ₹3,599 Annual Plan Benefits: 2.5GB Daily Data, Gemini Pro, 5TB Storage and More Sangri TodayJio users can get a free recharge worth Rs 349, but there is a catch Digit
- 3 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 1:37pm -
newMercedes-AMG GT SUV Debuts With 1,153 hp And 710 kW Fast Charging - Gaadiwaadi.com
Mercedes-AMG GT SUV Debuts With 1,153 hp And 710 kW Fast Charging Gaadiwaadi.comMercedes-AMG GT SUV Revealed With 1,169bhp, 700km Range CarWaleMercedes-AMG GT SUV image gallery Autocar IndiaMercedes-AMG’s First Stand-Alone SUV Is an 1153-HP EV That’ll Hit 60 MPH Quicker Than a Corvette Car and DriverMercedes unveils electric SUV as it expands premium EV lineup By Investing.com Investing.com India
- 3 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 1:37pm -
newAsian stocks mixed as KOSPI rebounds, Indonesia selloff deepens on MSCI risks - Investing.com
Asian stocks mixed as KOSPI rebounds, Indonesia selloff deepens on MSCI risks Investing.comFrance concerns weigh on Europe, while Wall Street looks to AI earnings ReutersGlobal Market Today: Asian shares fall as AI spending worries weigh on sentiment The Economic TimesAsia-Pacific mixed amid Chinese data Breakingthenews.netAsian Markets Today: Nikkei, Kospi Fall Over 2% on Chip Selloff Kalkine India
- 3 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 1:30pm -
newMahindra XUV 3XO ZNG vs Rivals - Brezza S-CNG, Nexon iCNG - RushLane
Mahindra XUV 3XO ZNG vs Rivals - Brezza S-CNG, Nexon iCNG RushLaneMahindra XUV 3XO ZNG MX Edge CNG On Road Price, Features & Specs, Images CarDekhoMahindra XUV 3XO ZNG bookings open tomorrow: Price, mileage & more The Times of India2026 Mahindra XUV 3XO ZNG Review: 10 pros & 10 cons Team-BHP3 reasons to buy the Mahindra XUV 3XO CNG and 3 reasons not to Autocar India
- 3 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 1:18pm -
newEICMA 2026: Norton 450cc Roadster Debut Confirmed, Launch in 2027 - BikeAdvice
EICMA 2026: Norton 450cc Roadster Debut Confirmed, Launch in 2027 BikeAdviceEXCLUSIVE: New 450cc class single-cylinder Norton to debut at EICMA 2026 Autocar India450cc Norton Roadster To Debut At EICMA 2026; India Launch In 2027 ZigWheels.comExclusive: Norton to Premiere 450cc-class Roadster at EICMA 2026 Autocar ProfessionalNew Norton 450 CC Bike To Launch In India Next Year, Debut Soon - Report Gaadiwaadi.com
- 5 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 12:00pm -
newGold rises as Warsh remarks temper Fed hike bets, futures top $4,200 - Investing.com
Gold rises as Warsh remarks temper Fed hike bets, futures top $4,200 Investing.comGold price prediction today: Will gold prices be range-bound? Check outlook for October 19, 2026 week The Times of IndiaGold, Silver Prices Edge Higher in India Amid US-Iran Tensions Deccan ChronicleGold, silver futures rise as global cues improve and Fed rate hike concerns ease Telangana TodayGold presses $4,225 resistance with weak trend: Live levels By Investing.com Investing.com India
- 5 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 11:51am -
newMahindra Sales Breakup Sep 2026, Q3 - Scorpio, 3XO, Bolero, 7XO, Thar OG, Roxx, XEV 9S - RushLane
Mahindra Sales Breakup Sep 2026, Q3 - Scorpio, 3XO, Bolero, 7XO, Thar OG, Roxx, XEV 9S RushLaneMahindra Sales September 2026: Scorpio Leads, Bolero and XUV 3X0 Drive Growth AutopunditzScorpio, Bolero, Thar & XUV Range Contribute Majorly To Mahindra's Sep Sales Gaadiwaadi.comMahindra Bolero Outsells Thar In September: Here’s Why CartoqMahindra Model Wise Sep 2026 Sales – Scorpio, 3XO, Bolero, Thar, XEV 9S Gaadiwaadi.com
- 5 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 11:43am -
newNext-gen Tata Nexon Spotted on Flatbed - CarWale
Next-gen Tata Nexon Spotted on Flatbed CarWale
- 5 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 11:19am -
newRenault Duster Hybrid vs Rivals - G Vitara, Hyryder, Victoris - RushLane
Renault Duster Hybrid vs Rivals - G Vitara, Hyryder, Victoris RushLaneHow Does the Renault Duster Hybrid Achieve 1,400km Range? Explained CarWaleRenault Duster vs Maruti Victoris: Top-spec strong-hybrid SUVs compared Autocar IndiaThere is no easy market: Renault Group India CEO The New Indian ExpressRenault Duster Strong Hybrid Launched At Rs 16.99 Lakh: Delivers 29 Kmpl Mileage NDTV
- 6 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 11:03am -
new2026 Hyundai Bayon SUV Reaches Dealerships: Take A Look At Its Design, Interior & Features In Real-life Images! - CarDekho
2026 Hyundai Bayon SUV Reaches Dealerships: Take A Look At Its Design, Interior & Features In Real-life Images! CarDekhoHyundai Motor India Unveils India-Spec Hyundai Bayon Redefining Intelligent Mobility Through “Intelligence That Moves” hyundai.comHyundai’s Answer To Tata Is Finally Here! MotorOctaneHyundai Bayon First Real World Images - Looks Sharp In The Flesh RushLaneHyundai Bayon India-spec unveiled ahead of October 26 launch Team-BHP
- 6 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 10:53am -
new$37 Billion Push: China Is Paying People To Shop, But Why Aren't Consumers Spending? - NDTV
$37 Billion Push: China Is Paying People To Shop, But Why Aren't Consumers Spending? NDTVChina rolls out sci-tech driven measures to boost commerce CGTNChina rolls out tech-driven commerce plan to push AI-powered manufacturing, BCI, embodied intelligence commercialization Global TimesChina allocates 250 billion yuan for old-item trade-in program — NDTV UA.NEWSChina's Nine Government Departments Back Embodied AI; Unitree Robotics Surges Over 11% Intraday as Market Cap Tops 190 Billi…
- 6 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 10:51am -
newLTCG tax cut alone won't lure FPIs, says Bernstein; Nifty target cut to 25k - Business Standard
LTCG tax cut alone won't lure FPIs, says Bernstein; Nifty target cut to 25k Business StandardNews by CNBC TV18 on TradingView, 2026-10-16 — cnbctv:2ecab877b094b:0 TradingViewNifty likely to reach 25,000 level by December amid geopolitical tensions Investment Guru IndiaNifty50 to hit 26,000-26,500 in next 4-5 months: Monarch Capital Business TodayNifty 50 Prediction: 26,000 to 26,500 in 4-5 Months, Triggers Univest
- 6 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 10:39am -

newSugar stocks tumble today: Bajaj Hindusthan, Renuka Sugars plunge up to 5%; here's why - The Times of India
Sugar stocks tumble today: Bajaj Hindusthan, Renuka Sugars plunge up to 5%; here's why The Times of IndiaIndia sugar stocks slide as government halts sugarcane-based ethanol diversion The HinduIndia’s ethanol procurement reset shuts out sugar-based supplies, trims maize rate to Rs 68.86 Telegraph IndiaGovernment bars sugar-based ethanol in 2026-27 tender: Report Autocar IndiaGovt: No diversion of sugar for ethanol fuel blending The New Indian Express
- 6 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 10:34am -
newAsian Currencies Strengthen as China Growth Beats Forecasts and the US Dollar Weakens - Forex Factory
Asian Currencies Strengthen as China Growth Beats Forecasts and the US Dollar Weakens Forex FactoryChina’s economy picks up pace with 4.5% growth Financial TimesChina’s economy grows faster than forecast after AI boom boosted exports The GuardianChina's GDP for first three quarters grows 4.6% CGTNChina's economic growth picks up as exports boom, consumers balk Reuters
- 6 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 10:21am -
newAxis Bank stock tumbles 4%, tops Nifty losers after Q2 results; brokerages bullish, check target prices,... - Moneycontrol.com
Axis Bank stock tumbles 4%, tops Nifty losers after Q2 results; brokerages bullish, check target prices,... Moneycontrol.comIndia's Axis Bank slides after quarterly profit falls short of expectations ReutersAxis Bank posts Q2 net profit of ₹7,003 crore, up 38% The HinduWhy is Axis Bank stock falling today? By Investing.com Investing.com IndiaAxis Bank shares fall over 4% despite 38% YoY jump in Q2 net profit. Why brokerages are revising target pr The Economic Times
- 6 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 10:20am -
new11 years, zero net FII flow: How a $64 billion outflow erased 9 years of equity buying - The Economic Times
11 years, zero net FII flow: How a $64 billion outflow erased 9 years of equity buying The Economic TimesFPIs pull out 52,100cr from Indian equities in October so far The Times of IndiaFIIs turn net buyer in Indian market as sentiment improves The Shillong TimesQuote on FPI Flows in Indian Markets by Dheeraj Gaur, Chief Investment Strategy Officer at Choice Wealth Investment Guru IndiaTiger Shroff drives injured driver to hospital after being attacked - Watch Mid-Day
- 7 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 9:45am -
newThe Kavya Maran you didn’t know: From B.Com at Stella Maris College and an MBA from Warwick Business School to leading Sunrisers Hyderabad, all about her education, career and family’s Rs 24,600 crore business empire - The Times of India
The Kavya Maran you didn’t know: From B.Com at Stella Maris College and an MBA from Warwick Business School to leading Sunrisers Hyderabad, all about her education, career and family’s Rs 24,600 crore business empire The Times of IndiaMaran Family Net Worth: Inside Kalanithi & Kavya Maran’s ₹26,000 Crore Sun Group Empire https://northdesk.in/From Stella Maris College to Sunrisers Hyderabad: Kavya Maran’s education and business journey Moneycontrol.comKavya Maran Education Qual…
- 7 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 9:38am -
newCentre Advises Meta To Review Recommendation Systems To Prevent Public Disorder - NDTV
Centre Advises Meta To Review Recommendation Systems To Prevent Public Disorder NDTVCentre issues advisory to Meta, asks it to overhaul content promotion system on Facebook, Instagram The Times of IndiaThe Centre has asked Meta to review how Facebook and Instagram recommend content, citing public order concerns PGurusCJP protest effect: Govt issues warning to Meta, fix your algorithm India TodayCentre asks Meta to review Instagram, Facebook algorithms amid CJP stir The Indian Expr…
- 7 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 9:24am -
newElon Musk to Dario Amodei: I do not agree with your donation of Anthropic shares; I recommend … - The Times of India
Elon Musk to Dario Amodei: I do not agree with your donation of Anthropic shares; I recommend … The Times of IndiaHow AI giants will reshape global philanthropy AxiosAnthropic commits 5% of shares to ‘public benefit’ fund Financial TimesInvesting in the public benefit AnthropicAI giant Anthropic commits 5% of shares to ‘public benefit’ fund Al Jazeera
- 8 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 9:13am -
newHDFC Bank stock: Brokerages stay bullish despite target price cuts after Q2 results; Bernstein sees 58%... - Moneycontrol.com
HDFC Bank stock: Brokerages stay bullish despite target price cuts after Q2 results; Bernstein sees 58%... Moneycontrol.comHDFC Bank shares fall 2% after Q2 results. What are Jefferies, Motilal Oswal analysts saying? The Economic TimesHDFC Bank Q2 net profit grows 4.7% to ₹19,510 crore The HinduHDFC Bank Shares Drop After Q2 Earnings & Leadership Changes Rediff MoneyWizQ2 Results Highlights, 17th Oct: HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, IDBI Bank, Central Bank of India post profit gr…
- 8 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 8:51am -
newICICI Bank stock: Brokerages bullish after Q2 earnings beat, raise targets; Goldman Sachs sees 45% upside - Moneycontrol.com
ICICI Bank stock: Brokerages bullish after Q2 earnings beat, raise targets; Goldman Sachs sees 45% upside Moneycontrol.comIndia's ICICI Bank Q2 profit rises 20.1%, beats estimates ReutersICICI Bank ADR earnings missed, revenue was in line with estimates Investing.com IndiaICICI Bank Q2 PAT rises 20.1% to ₹14,843 crore, NIM down to 4.18% The HinduBuy ICICI Bank; target of Rs 1785: Emkay Global Financial Moneycontrol.com
- 8 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 8:31am -
newTop 10 Midsize SUVs Sep 2026 - Creta, Victoris, Seltos, Sierra, Hyryder, Taigun - Gaadiwaadi.com
Top 10 Midsize SUVs Sep 2026 - Creta, Victoris, Seltos, Sierra, Hyryder, Taigun Gaadiwaadi.comSub 4m SUV Sales Sep 2026, Q3 - Nexon, Punch, Fronx, Brezza, Venue, 3XO, Sonet, Kylaq, Thar OG RushLaneBest-Selling Sub-4 Meter SUVs Ranked CartoqTop 10 SUVs Sep 2026 - Nexon, Punch, Fronx, Creta, Scorpio, Brezza, Victoris, Seltos, Venue RushLane
- 8 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 8:25am -
newAs investors debate if Accenture will be a winner or loser from AI, the company may be planning to say 'g - The Times of India
As investors debate if Accenture will be a winner or loser from AI, the company may be planning to say 'g The Times of IndiaAccenture looks to sell Chinese operations for up to $1.5 billion, FT reports ReutersAccenture may sell its China operations for ₹14,245 cr: Report | 'It may draw bids from private equity groups' | Inshorts InshortsAccenture looks to sell Chinese operations for up to $1.5bn Financial TimesKey facts: Accenture (ACN) FY27 +3%–6% growth; JPMorgan to review Chin…
- 9 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 8:13am -
newRupee drifts higher, traders gauge if rally can extend - Reuters
Rupee drifts higher, traders gauge if rally can extend ReutersRupee rises 9 paise to 94.80 against U.S. dollar in early trade The HinduRupee rises to 94.80 against US dollar, but crude oil threatens recovery The Times of IndiaRupee opens 9 paise higher at 94.87 against dollar, RBI intervention offsets crude pressure Moneycontrol.comRBI supplements financial muscle with regulatory heft Business Standard
- 9 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 8:07am -
newStocks to watch, Oct 19: HDFC Bank, YES, Axis Bank, HFCL, Vedanta, HZL, DLF, IDBI Bank, IREDA, LTTS - Upstox

- 9 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 8:01am -
newIndian shares slip as private-bank earnings, elevated crude hit sentiment - Reuters
Indian shares slip as private-bank earnings, elevated crude hit sentiment ReutersStock Market Crash: Investors Lose Rs 5 Lakh Crore As Sensex, Nifty Tank. 3 Reasons Why Market Are Falling Today NDTVStock market crash today: Sensex plunges over 900 points, Nifty50 below 22,900 - top reasons for fall The Times of IndiaSensex falls 900 pts from day's high, Nifty below 22,950: Elevated crude oil prices among key factors... Moneycontrol.comIndian Stocks Open Lower as Crude Oil Retreats an…
- 9 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 7:55am -
newTrading Plan: Can Nifty 50 march towards 23,300, Bank Nifty surpass the 56,100 hurdle? - Moneycontrol.com
Trading Plan: Can Nifty 50 march towards 23,300, Bank Nifty surpass the 56,100 hurdle? Moneycontrol.comTrade Setup for October 19: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell Moneycontrol.comNifty rally faces crucial test at key resistance levels: Analysts The Economic TimesIndex Outlook: Out of the woods BusinessLineNifty 50 expected to recover gradually Deccan Herald
- 9 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 7:52am -
newGIFT Nifty signals cautious start for Sensex, Nifty; Asian weakness, AI selloff weigh despite softer oil - Moneycontrol.com
GIFT Nifty signals cautious start for Sensex, Nifty; Asian weakness, AI selloff weigh despite softer oil Moneycontrol.comSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 9 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 7:52am -
newCAS U-turn from SEBI may be new lifeline to Indian derivatives - Moneycontrol.com
CAS U-turn from SEBI may be new lifeline to Indian derivatives Moneycontrol.comSEBI overhauls CAS framework and derivatives settlement norms bfsi.economictimes.indiatimes.comMaking auctions work Financial ExpressSEBI revises CAS rules BusinessLineBSE, NSE, Groww, Angel One: How capital market stocks are reacting to SEBI’s new CAS rules Zee Business
- 9 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 7:15am -
newA few more things about the Jio Platforms IPO - Finshots
A few more things about the Jio Platforms IPO FinshotsAmbani Taps Massive Reliance Workforce to Boost Jio’s Record IPO Bloomberg.comJio Platforms anchor book draws over 30 times demand, bids hit Rs 2.5 lakh crore Telegraph IndiaJio’s mega IPO breaks all records with Rs 2.5 lakh crore anchor demand: BlackRock, GIC, LIC participate The Economic TimesJio Platforms IPO: growth drivers, financials and valuation Value Research
- 10 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 7:02am -
newElon Musk Hints At Tesla Roadster Flying Over Grand Canyon In Future Demonstrations - NDTV
Elon Musk Hints At Tesla Roadster Flying Over Grand Canyon In Future Demonstrations NDTVTesla Roadster Bookings Open in India CarWaleElon Musk reveals ‘world’s first flying car’ at Tesla event The GuardianHow does Tesla’s Roadster fly? | Explained The HinduWhat Tesla’s Flying Roadster Really Means for the Global Auto Race WSJ
- 10 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 6:53am -
newJio Platforms IPO, Paras Healthcare issue to drive primary market activity this week - The Economic Times
Jio Platforms IPO, Paras Healthcare issue to drive primary market activity this week The Economic TimesBig IPO week ahead: Only 2 IPOs to hit Dalal Street, including much-awaited Jio Platforms Moneycontrol.comWhich two mainboard IPOs will open for subscription next week? | GMP for Jio stands at ₹221 or 19.75% | Inshorts Inshorts19th October 2026 IndiaIPOIPO GMP Race: Zetwerk, Sahajanand, Bonfiglioli, Tonbo View Univest
- 10 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 6:20am -
newBoJ Governor Ueda: Middle East conflict is driving up energy and other supply-driven inflation pressures - Forex Factory
BoJ Governor Ueda: Middle East conflict is driving up energy and other supply-driven inflation pressures Forex FactoryBOJ may need to tighten faster if inflation beats forecast, IMF says ReutersBOJ governor says Japan inflation near 2% target, signals scope for more rate hikes FirstpostJapan's central bank likely to raise interest rates soon NewsBytesJapan Week Ahead: BOJ Policymakers Set for More Rate Hikes While Prime Minister Takaichi in Rough Seas Seeking Temporary Sales Tax Cut…
- 11 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 5:38am -
newTata Sons breaks from the past and drops Article 118 reference in Chandrasekaran’s third-term resolution - Livemint
Tata Sons breaks from the past and drops Article 118 reference in Chandrasekaran’s third-term resolution LivemintBoardroom feud tests trusted Indian business empire BBCTata Sons reviews AoA to meet Sebi listing norms The Economic TimesWhy Should the Tata Rebels Back Down? TheWire.inTata Sons reviews Articles of Association ahead of IPO, Tata Trusts' control at stake India Today
- 11 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 5:30am -
newPublic sector banks' Rs 7.8 lakh core corporate loan pipeline signals capex revival - The Economic Times
Public sector banks' Rs 7.8 lakh core corporate loan pipeline signals capex revival The Economic TimesAuto among sectors hit by capex slowdown in FY26; power generation bucks the trend ET EnergyWorldPrivate capex cycle in India seen gaining traction as corporate, SME lending surges: Jefferies BusinessLineQuant - Thematic from Mannat Gandhi, Database Analyst, Institutional Research, PL Capital Investment Guru IndiaPrivate Capex Slowdown in India: Impact on Stock Market Univest
- 11 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 5:30am -
new3 smallcaps where FIIs sharply raised stakes in Q2 FY27 - The Financial Express
3 smallcaps where FIIs sharply raised stakes in Q2 FY27 The Financial ExpressDIIs increase stake in 8 midcap stocks in Q2FY27 The Economic Times4 Largecap Stocks Bought by FIIs and DIIs EquitymasterWhich 5 stocks saw foreign investor holdings rise in Q2 of FY27? | Foreign money moving to S Korea, Taiwan market | Inshorts InshortsFIIs Raise Stakes in 41 Large-Cap Stocks in Q1 2026; Gains Up to 49% YTD - Earnings Expansion Phase https://www.dars.gov.et/
- 11 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 5:30am -
newKKR to invest over ₹6,000 crore in Petronas India RE arm - The Economic Times
KKR to invest over ₹6,000 crore in Petronas India RE arm The Economic TimesGrapevine: KKR to back Petronas' India unit, Cornerstone Ventures in news VCCircleKKR to invest over ₹6,000cr in Gentari Renewable India NewsBytesKKR plans RM2.6bil investment in Petronas' India renewable energy arm KLSE ScreenerKKR Invests $600M in India's Renewable Energy Expansion SolarQuarter
- 12 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 5:00am -
newIndia’s finance minister says market liquidity makes it easier for investors to exit - CNBC
India’s finance minister says market liquidity makes it easier for investors to exit CNBCEasy exits hurting Indian stocks: Nirmala Sitharaman explains why equities are underperforming The Economic TimesFM blames excess liquidity for equity market underperformance BusinessLineIndia's Economic Outlook Amid Stock Market Challenges GuruFocusIndia’s Finance Minister Flags a Major 2027 Risk as Indian Stocks Slide Over 12% CryptoRank
- 12 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 4:30am -
newWeak rupee pushes India’s $5-trillion economy milestone to 2029 despite faster growth: IMF data - Moneycontrol.com
Weak rupee pushes India’s $5-trillion economy milestone to 2029 despite faster growth: IMF data Moneycontrol.comIndia on track for historic growth streakas global bodies raise forecasts above 7% The Times of India'Deserves Celebration': Economist On India's Post-Covid Economic Performance NDTVApples, oranges, and illusions. Behind the hype of India’s IMF-certified GDP growth Deccan HeraldIndia needs policy credibility and continuity to sustain FDI as strong growth alone is not en…
- 12 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 4:15am -
newChallenges ahead for Fairfax's management of IDBI Bank post ₹52,878 crore stake deal approval - The Economic Times
Challenges ahead for Fairfax's management of IDBI Bank post ₹52,878 crore stake deal approval The Economic TimesIndia’s IDBI Bank falls 7% as government announces $5.5 billion stake sale to Canada's Fairfax CNBCThe Sale of IDBI: Fatten on Public Money, Then Gift Back to Private Sector TheWire.inRethinking India’s disinvestment policy: From asset sales to strategic ownership The Times of IndiaIDBI Bank sale: Employees to go on nationwide 2-day hunger strike on November 2, 3 B…
- 15 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 1:19am -
newPrivate banks' margins fall as FCNR deposits raise funding costs - The Economic Times
Private banks' margins fall as FCNR deposits raise funding costs The Economic TimesPrivate banks’ profits rise, large lenders see margin pressure The Times of IndiaBrokerages retain 'buy' on ICICI, HDFC, Axis Bank after Q2; margin recovery key Moneycontrol.comFCNR(B) Inflows Squeeze Private Bank Margins in Q2, Recovery Expected RediffPrivate banks post good Q2 profit growth, asset quality improves The Indian Express
- 16 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 1:07am -
newDalal Street Week Ahead: Jio IPO, Q2 earnings, China GDP, oil prices, PMI flash numbers among 10 key... - Moneycontrol.com
Dalal Street Week Ahead: Jio IPO, Q2 earnings, China GDP, oil prices, PMI flash numbers among 10 key... Moneycontrol.comStock market outlook: Geopolitical cues, earnings, foreign inflows & more to keep Dalal Street busy The Times of IndiaMarket outlook: Q2 earnings, FII flows, global yields to drive Dalal Street next week The Shillong TimesCan Nifty, Sensex rally further or will bears reign in? 5 factors to steer market this week The Economic TimesJio Platforms IPO, Q2 Earnings, Crud…
- 18 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 10:40pm -
newIndia’s crude import bill surges 46% in Sept as oil prices soar - The Times of India
India’s crude import bill surges 46% in Sept as oil prices soar The Times of IndiaIndia’s crude imports rise 7% in September, bill surges 47% The HinduIndia pays nearly $29 billion more for almost same crude volumes in H1 Financial ExpressIndia's Crude Oil Import Bill Soars 46% as Middle East Crisis Drives Up Prices Yahoo FinanceIndia's September crude oil import bill rises 47% to $15.4bn NewsBytes
- 19 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 9:38pm -
new'Unhappy' with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's labour bill, Amazon threatens to take 5,000 delivery - The Times of India
'Unhappy' with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's labour bill, Amazon threatens to take 5,000 delivery The Times of IndiaAmazon may cut 5,000 jobs, shut down 15 warehouses India TodayAmazon may cut 5,000 delivery jobs, close 15 warehouses in New York over labour law FirstpostAmazon to cut 5,000 jobs in NYC over Mamdani's labour bill: Report | Contractors fear bill may drive them out of work | Inshorts InshortsAdvocates, Elected Officials Gather in Support of Legislature Targeting L…
- 20 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 9:11pm -
newReliance Retail faces FDA crackdown again; action also on Blinkit-linked facility - The Economic Times
Reliance Retail faces FDA crackdown again; action also on Blinkit-linked facility The Economic TimesFDA suspends licences of warehouses of Reliance Consumer, Reliance Retail, Blinkit, Zomato Hyperpure ET RetailIndian state food safety authority names Reliance, Blinkit executives in expired food probe ReutersFIR against officials of Reliance Consumer Products, Reliance Retail, Blinkit and Zomato Hyperpure over expired food products The HinduFIR against Reliance, Blinkit, Zomato staff…
- 20 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 9:02pm -
newTop 10 Scooters Sep 2026 - Activa, Jupiter, Access, iQube, Chetak, Destini, Ntorq, Dio, Vida - RushLane
Top 10 Scooters Sep 2026 - Activa, Jupiter, Access, iQube, Chetak, Destini, Ntorq, Dio, Vida RushLaneBest-Selling Electric Two-Wheelers in September 2026 AutopunditzScooter sales hit record high in first half of FY2027 Autocar IndiaWhy did September volumes diverge for two-wheeler makers (ATHERENERG), (TVSMOTOR) and (HEROMOTOCO)? Kalkine IndiaE-scooter craze drives 3–4-fold festive demand: Factories run round the clock; getting one without advance ... Bhaskar English
- 21 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 7:24pm -
newTop 10 Motorcycles Sep 2026 - Splendor, Shine, Pulsar, Deluxe, Apache, Classic 350, Unicorn - RushLane
Top 10 Motorcycles Sep 2026 - Splendor, Shine, Pulsar, Deluxe, Apache, Classic 350, Unicorn RushLane
- 22 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 6:27pm -
newStock market this week with top 7 factors for Sensex, Nifty: Reliance Jio IPO, crude volatility, FII selling, Q2 results - Livemint
Stock market this week with top 7 factors for Sensex, Nifty: Reliance Jio IPO, crude volatility, FII selling, Q2 results LivemintSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
- 23 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 6:07pm -
newLuxurious Mercedes 7-Seater Cheaper Than A Skoda Kushaq - MotorOctane
Luxurious Mercedes 7-Seater Cheaper Than A Skoda Kushaq MotorOctane
- 23 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 6:00pm -
newPNB eyes Rs 6,000 crore quarterly profit in coming quarters, says CEO Ashok Chandra - Moneycontrol.com
PNB eyes Rs 6,000 crore quarterly profit in coming quarters, says CEO Ashok Chandra Moneycontrol.comPunjab National Bank eyes Rs 6,000 crore quarterly profit after record September earnings The Economic TimesPNB expects 7-9 bps NIM expansion in Q3 after repo rate hike bfsi.economictimes.indiatimes.comA 37% EPS beat, an 11% monthly jump: the Indian bank our models picked Investing.com IndiaNifty PSU Bank index surges 3%; PNB, PSB, Canara, Union Bank soar up to 8% Business Standard
- 23 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 5:43pm -
newDA hike before Diwali 2026: How much extra salary could central government employees get if DA rises to 63%? - Livemint
DA hike before Diwali 2026: How much extra salary could central government employees get if DA rises to 63%? LivemintDearness Allowance hike 2026: Will the Centre announce the July DA revision before Diwali? What history suggests LivemintDA hike news: Will central govt employees get a 3% DA hike on October 21? The Economic TimesDA/DR w.e.f. 1.7.2026 and Bonus- Nationwide Lunch Hour Demonstration on 16.10.2026: Confederation serves notice to Cabinet Secretary Staff NewsFestive Season…
- 23 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 5:29pm -
newCrude oil prices brace for volatile week as supply disruptions remain a concern: Analysts - Moneycontrol.com
Crude oil prices brace for volatile week as supply disruptions remain a concern: Analysts Moneycontrol.comBrent oil touches $110 as Iran escalates Hormuz attacks, Ukraine vows to hit Russian refineries CNBCOil touches $110 a barrel for first time since May on Middle East, Russia supply fears ReutersCrude Oil Retreats TradingViewCrude Oil Gains On Middle East Supply Risks And Larger-Than-Expected US Stock Draw By Kedia Advisory Investing.com India
- 24 hours ago 18 Oct 26, 4:50pm -
Why are jewellery retailers growing 22-28% despite Navratri shifting to December quarter? - ET Now
Why are jewellery retailers growing 22-28% despite Navratri shifting to December quarter? ET NowJewellery retailers expect 22-28% growth in Q2 despite festive calendar shift ET RetailTitan, Senco Gold, Kalyan Jewellers, PC Jeweller: What makes this festive season different? UpstoxSenco, PC Jeweller zoom up to 17%; why are gold-related stocks dazzling? Business StandardWeekly Tactical Pick | Titan Company: Festive demand to accelerate growth in H2 Moneycontrol.com
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 4:26pm -
Bajaj Finance Q2 preview: Profit may jump 29%, NII 24% as strong loan growth lifts earnings - The Economic Times
Bajaj Finance Q2 preview: Profit may jump 29%, NII 24% as strong loan growth lifts earnings The Economic TimesWeekly Recap: Results review and guidance call and Trading window closure TradingViewBAJAJFINSV Q2 2026 Earnings: Consolidated Revenue Reaches ₹1,37,147.63 Crore with EPS of ₹61.0 - Estimate Uncertainty www.siam.inQ2 Results Live Updates: Union Bank profit rises 30% to ₹5,537 crore, NII advances 20% UpstoxBajaj Finance rises Friday, outperforms market MarketWatch
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 3:20pm -
Airtel launches voice-only prepaid plans after govt mandate, prices start at Rs 185 - India Today
Airtel launches voice-only prepaid plans after govt mandate, prices start at Rs 185 India TodayAirtel adds voice-only recharge packs from Rs 185, responding to TRAI’s push for affordable options Telegraph IndiaBharti Airtel launches mass market voice-only tariffs after TRAI mandate ET TelecomTRAI-mandated voice-and-SMS-only plans come into effect this week: What Airtel, Jio, Vi offers THE WEEKAirtel adds 3 voice-only prepaid plans ahead of TRAI deadline Hindustan Times
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 2:46pm -
Sumitomo-backed Yes Bank pegs AT1 bond verdict hit at Rs 5,217 crore - The Economic Times
Sumitomo-backed Yes Bank pegs AT1 bond verdict hit at Rs 5,217 crore The Economic TimesIndia's top court voids Yes Bank's $880 million AT-1 bond write-off ReutersYes Bank Q2 net profit rises 63% to ₹1,084 crore The Hindu'No gun to our head' to raise capital, says Yes Bank management Moneycontrol.comAT1 Bond Impact: YES Bank evaluates capital actions to counter CET1 compression bfsi.economictimes.indiatimes.com
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 2:25pm -
Stock split, bonus, dividend, buyback record date in 19-25Oct week: Angel One, JSW, IRFC, Tech Mahindra, Modison, others - Livemint
Stock split, bonus, dividend, buyback record date in 19-25Oct week: Angel One, JSW, IRFC, Tech Mahindra, Modison, others LivemintDividends, bonus issues, stock splits this week: HDB Financial, IRFC, Angel One, ICICI Prudential AMC, Mangalore Refinery, others in focus UpstoxBonus issues, stock splits & dividends: HDB Financial, IRFC, TechM among 19 stocks turning ex-record date The Economic TimesRecord Dates This Week: JSW Dulux, Tech Mahindra among 13 important names with corporate acti…
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 1:43pm -
Q2 results this week: Infosys, Eternal, Bajaj Finance, Adani Energy, Kotak Mahindra Bank, UltraTech Cement, Tata Motors, Dr Reddy's, HPCL and more - Upstox
Q2 results this week: Infosys, Eternal, Bajaj Finance, Adani Energy, Kotak Mahindra Bank, UltraTech Cement, Tata Motors, Dr Reddy's, HPCL and more UpstoxQ2 Results 19th Oct Live: UltraTech Q2 profit declines q-o-q, Union Bank & HFCL Q2 PAT up, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Zinc, LTTS, Piramal Finance, IREDA Q2 Results today BusinessLineQ2 results 2026 today Oct 19 Monday: Hindustan Zinc, IREDA, L&T Tech, Union Bank among 35 firms to announce earnings TradingViewQ2 Results Live: UltraTech Pro…
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 12:08pm -
Gold Price Today Hyderabad: 22K, 24K Gold Rates - INDToday
Gold Price Today Hyderabad: 22K, 24K Gold Rates INDTodayGold and silver rate today (October 19, 2026): Check 24k, 22k, 20k and 18k gold jewellery prices from Mala The Economic TimesGold Rate Today October 19: Check latest Gold prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune & Other Cities BusinessLineGold, Silver Rate Today: MCX Gold near Rs 1.48 lakh, Silver above Rs 2.11 lakh; check city-wise rates Zee BusinessGold and silver price today, October 19: Check rat…
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 10:53am -
FSSAI issues notices to Nestlé India and Hindustan Unilever over misleading food product claims - News On AIR
FSSAI issues notices to Nestlé India and Hindustan Unilever over misleading food product claims News On AIRFood Authority Issues Notice To Horlicks Drinks Over Misleading Women's Health Claims NDTVFSSAI issues notices to major manufacturers over labelling, advertising violations ET BrandEquityNestle, Unilever face regulatory action in India over misleading health claims Investing.com IndiaFSSAI Flags Horlicks Health Claims, Nestlé Nutrition Product; Initiates Prosecution Against Pr…
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 8:23am -
Anthropic says its workforce has become less junior and is spending more time in meetings - TechCrunch
Anthropic says its workforce has become less junior and is spending more time in meetings TechCrunchHow employment is changing at Anthropic AnthropicAI Insiders Far More Bullish Than Public On Nobel-Level Discovery NDTVAnthropic’s junior tech hires drop from 27% to 9% as AI use rises People Matters - HR NewsEntry-Level Tech Hiring Is Slowing At Anthropic. Its Report Explains Why NDTV
- 2 days ago 18 Oct 26, 1:51am -
Who is Aditya Halwasiya? Cupid boss bets big on PC Jeweller shares after 70% rally in 6 months - PCJ stock returns, RoE - Livemint
Who is Aditya Halwasiya? Cupid boss bets big on PC Jeweller shares after 70% rally in 6 months - PCJ stock returns, RoE LivemintPC Jeweller shares soar 26% in just two sessions. Here’s what’s triggering the sharp surge The Economic TimesAditya Kumar Halwasiya acquires 5.10 crore PC Jeweller shares for Rs 73.59 crore ET RetailJewellery stock jumps 14% to hit fresh 52-week high in weak market, here's what triggered rally India TV NewsPC Jeweller Share Price Rallies 9% Today: Check…
- 2 days ago 17 Oct 26, 9:14pm -

Zee Business

newForeign banks expand in India amid capital and competition barriers in China: Report
“India is becoming easier to plan for, especially for banks willing to commit local capital or buy into an Indian platform,” Saumitra Sehgan, a partner at Roland Berger, told the publication.
- 2 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 2:25pm -
newNifty may reach 25,000 by December amid supply-chain pressure and higher crude prices
The report from brokerage Bernstein reduced the target due to macroeconomic backdrop, elevated crude oil prices and supply‑chain pressures, weighing on the markets along with lack of meaningful earnings upgrades.
- 4 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 12:40pm -
newStock market on Dussehra: Will NSE and BSE remain closed on Tuesday?
Dussehra, which is set to be observed on October 20, 2026, will be a public holiday. Therefore, investors seeking to trade in the Indian stock market this week must check the trading operations at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) as well as the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
- 4 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 12:15pm -
newGold rates spiked on Oct 19: Check Prices in Delhi, Mumbai, and other cities
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released on Oct 14, Wednesday, has again placed on table the expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike during the monetary policy meeting scheduled for October 27–28. The cost of gasoline surged, leading to a higher-than-expected spike in consumer prices in September.
- 6 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 10:18am -
AI can make healthcare more accessible and affordable: MeitY Secretary
Delivering the keynote address, Krishnan emphasised the role of AI in strengthening clinical decision-making and improving healthcare service delivery, particularly for communities with limited access to medical facilities.
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 3:15pm -
India’s imports of Russian crude drop by 13% in Sept amid continued geopolitical tension
Imports at the Reliance-run Jamnagar refinery fell by 27 per cent, Indian Oil Corporation's (IOC) Paradip by 21 per cent and Nayara Energy's Vadinar by 8 per cent.
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 2:38pm -
Q2 earnings, FII flows, global yields, crude prices to drive Indian stock market next week
The Nifty rose 2.77 per cent during the week, while the Sensex gained 3.11 per cent, supported by renewed buying in information technology (IT) stocks, easing pressure from global bond yields and sustained inflows from domestic institutional investors (DIIs).
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 12:33pm -
ECR deadline extended: Why EPFO changed the last date to file electronic returns?
Following the government's decision to raise the statutory wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000, establishments covered by the EPFO have to revise their payrolls and data on contributions made to the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF), Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS), and Employees' Deposit-Linked Insurance (EDLI).
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 12:10pm -
Gold rates remain unchanged on Oct 18: Check Prices in Delhi, Mumbai, and other cities
Prices of the yellow metal on October 17 rose by Rs 22 for 24K purity, Rs 20 for 22K purity, and Rs 16 for 18K purity compared with October 16, 2026.
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 10:43am -
Gold rates hike on Oct 17: Check Prices in Delhi, Mumbai, and other cities
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released on Wednesday has again boosted expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike during the monetary policy meeting scheduled for October 27–28. The cost of gasoline surged, leading to a higher-than-expected spike in consumer prices in September.
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 10:33am -
ICICI Bank net profit grew 20.1% YoY to Rs 14,843 Cr in Q2 of FY27
Meanwhile, the bank's net interest income rose 18 per cent year-on-year to Rs 25,339 crore from Rs 21,529 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.
- 2 days ago 17 Oct 26, 6:11pm -
HDFC Bank makes a profit of Rs 19,610 Cr for Q2 of FY27; 5.2% YoY rise
The bank’s higher provisions and softer-than-expected net interest income weighed on performance even as the lender posted robust growth in loans and deposits, according to the NDTV Profit report.
- 2 days ago 17 Oct 26, 5:56pm -
Kwala Intel AI: How AI-powered stock market research tool helps you generate passive income
If you want to earn regular income from the stock market without fear, then ditch the old methods today. You, too, can become a smart investor with Kwala Intel, the country's first AI-powered market intelligence platform.
- 2 days ago 17 Oct 26, 12:59pm -
Brent crude hits $110 as supply hopes fade amid geopolitical conflict
The Brent crude stood at 109.69, up 3.56 per cent from the previous close. The benchmark had climbed 3.7 per cent in a session marked by renewed conflict in major export regions that tightened an already fragile supply outlook.
- 2 days ago 17 Oct 26, 12:00pm -
Stocks not generating passive income? How Kwala Intel's AI-powered tools can improve your market research
From analysing company fundamentals and valuations to monitoring market trends, proper research is essential before investing in stocks. Here's how Kwala Intel, an AI-powered market intelligence platform, aims to help investors make better-informed decisions.
- 3 days ago 16 Oct 26, 8:34pm -

Rules on airline fares finalised, to be published in two weeks: Centre to SC
The Supreme Court has been examining concerns over unpredictable fluctuations in airfares, particularly sharp increases during festive seasons, holidays and other peak travel periods, as well as additional charges levied by airlines.
- 3 days ago 16 Oct 26, 6:57pm -
Royal Enfield Classic 650 Hypershift launched at Rs 4.26 lakh: Only 125 units
Mechanically, the Hypershift is the same as the regular Classic 650. The design underneath hasn’t changed either.
- 3 days ago 16 Oct 26, 6:50pm -
Mini Cooper Oxford Edition launched at Rs 55.5 lakh: What you get
According to the company, the car sprints from 0-100 km/hr in 6.6 seconds, and the top speed is 242 km/h.
- 3 days ago 16 Oct 26, 6:06pm -
Reliance Jio mega IPO: Zee Media raises 14 key questions on debt, governance
Ahead of its Rs 30,000 cr IPO (Oct 21–23), Reliance Jio held a Mumbai press meet where the CEO asked Zee Media to email their queries. Here are the questions.
- 3 days ago 16 Oct 26, 4:13pm -
Indian airlines cancel flights to Saudi cities until Oct 20 amid security concerns
“In view of the evolving situation in Saudi Arabia, all Air India flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah stand cancelled until 20 October 2026,” Air India said.
- 3 days ago 16 Oct 26, 4:01pm -

Live Mint - Opinion

newChinese carmakers shouldn’t try to take on German marques in response to Europe’s trade barriers
European consumers are not looking for expensive, unfamiliar brands from China; what they want is good cars that they can afford during a cost-of-living crisis. For Chinese automakers, moving upmarket gradually may prove better than chasing luxury buyers.
- 2 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 3:00pm -
newRangarajan & Bhanumurthy: Can price levels rise without growth in money supply?
The impact of changes in the broad availability of money on an economy’s general price level—or inflation—is clearer than the role of interest rate shifts. Here's what an analysis of academic theory as well as India’s empirical record shows—and what monetary policymakers must consider.
- 3 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 2:01pm -
newRBI's tightening task: How India’s high interest burden muddles the central bank's job
India’s debt-to-GDP ratio is below that of several major economies, but its interest burden relative to revenues is very high. This has multiple side-effects that complicate the demands made of its central bank.
- 4 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 12:32pm -
newIndia must increase investment in research and development to achieve its Viksit Bharat dream
It is a misconception that America’s tech leadership is purely the product of private enterprise. Many of its key innovations originated from strategic public investment. For India to fulfil its potential, it needs a decisive policy shift in its approach to R&D.
- 4 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 12:30pm -
newLong-term capital gains and securities transaction taxation: Here’s how to reform them
India’s finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has hinted at a possible review of these levies that many market participants consider a bugbear. Lighter levies are popular, but tax principles must guide reforms. Here’s what the next budget could do.
- 9 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 7:30am -
newMint Quick Edit | Lives lost in Kolkata’s stampede should make us think about the limits of free speech
The police account of the tragedy suggests it was set off by an announcement asking people to leave. To the extent this was akin to ‘fire’ shouted in a hall, it draws reasonable constraints on free speech into the picture. Indeed, it should prompt deeper reflection on this fundamental right.
- 10 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 7:01am -
newYogi, Akhilesh and the high-stakes battle for UP
The two claimants to Lucknow’s throne, Yogi Adityanath and Akhilesh Yadav, are still relatively young by political standards. Their well-wishers see both as racehorses built for the long haul.
- 11 hours ago 19 Oct 26, 6:00am -
The Indian economy has displayed growth resilience—but fault lines have grown too that can’t be papered over
A storm may be brewing on account of structural weaknesses that mustn’t catch policymakers off-guard. Among our worries should be growing household stashes of gold, the fallout of El Niño, generalized inflation, rising interest rates and a potential AI bubble burst.
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 4:00pm -
IMF outlook: The global economy may not be doing as badly as feared but it’s laden with major risks
Rarely has a fairly positive forecast from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had so many qualifiers. The predictions aren’t so much cause for celebration as a recognition that the worst hasn’t come to pass. But what can we expect from here on?
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 3:30pm -
Yes Bank AT-1 verdict: Does this instrument fulfil the purpose it was originally designed for?
The Supreme Court's ruling should prompt neither triumphalism among bondholders nor defensiveness among regulators. It should trigger a serious reconsideration of AT-1’s economic rationale, the quality of bank supervision and the legal foundations of insolvency resolution.
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 3:00pm -
Manu Joseph: The poor have a right to fun—why don't the rich understand that?
The perception of the elite that frivolity is a form of luxury, and that the poor are or should be preoccupied with dreary things is one of our worst misdiagnoses of the human condition. Entertainment is not the byproduct of progress—rather, progress is a byproduct of entertainment.
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 2:00pm -
What's wrong with calling it an 'AI race'? A lot—and India should reject this notion outright
For something to be called a race, it must fulfil three conditions, which the competitive pursuit of AI does not. India should resist this idea before it distorts resource allocation— and focus instead on deploying AI to its advantage.
- 1 day ago 18 Oct 26, 1:00pm -
Narayan Meghaji Lokhande: the father of India’s trade union movement
Narayan Meghaji Lokhande gave India’s mill workers a collective voice, campaigning for rest days, meal breaks and regular wages. His efforts helped lay the foundations of the country’s trade union movement.
- 2 days ago 17 Oct 26, 7:00am -
Job hopping is good for young people—so why are they barely doing it?
People who believe that going from job to job is a folly of youth and generally just ‘bad’ behaviour are in for a rude shock. The research is clear that it’s the primary way young people grow their wages. Yet, people early in their career aren’t job hopping much. The reasons may surprise some.
- 3 days ago 16 Oct 26, 3:00pm -
Andy Mukherjee: Rupee defence—It shouldn’t be left to unconventional measures while regular policy tools gather dust
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has of late resorted to a battery of measures to bolster the currency’s value, many of which could exact a high price down the line. It has more straightforward tools at its disposal—it’s time to use them.
- 3 days ago 16 Oct 26, 2:28pm -

IDBI Bank to be bought by Fairfax: a belated but worthy deal struck by India’s government
The Centre’s decision on the sale of IDBI Bank to Prem Watsa’s Fairfax marks the culmination of an long drawn effort that seemed endless, but sends out a welcome signal that it’s back in disinvestment mode. The deal will support its fiscal math and draw foreign exchange too.
- 3 days ago 16 Oct 26, 8:01am -
Mint Quick Edit | Elephant in the room: Will policymakers let inflation rip or keep price levels stable?
Growing burdens of sovereign debt can tempt governments to ease their obligations by letting inflation run wild. In theory, this may be easier to do in the US than in the Eurozone. But institutional integrity could wobble anywhere.
- 3 days ago 16 Oct 26, 7:00am -
Crunched commissions: India’s new insurance rules have prompted a basic rethink of the sector’s economics
Insurers will need to adapt to the insurance regulator’s proposals or risk staring at obsolescence. With running costs already at 6-28% of premium value, it will take a major rejig to achieve a 12.5% expense ratio while absorbing servicing costs.
- 4 days ago 15 Oct 26, 4:00pm -
Children aren't the only ones AI can wreak havoc on—it's changing motherhood too
Artificial intelligence (AI) has introduced a whole new era of mothering. While parents have always had to contend with fears around child-rearing, AI not only amplifies these anxieties but also contributes to isolation, self-doubt and perfectionism at the expense of one's networks and instincts.
- 4 days ago 15 Oct 26, 3:00pm -
Dani Rodrik: Europe should chart its own course in its quest to fix its productivity problem
Europe’s public outlays, labour protections and other safety nets mean the benefits of growth are well distributed, but it must sharply improve productivity to secure its future. Unlike the US, it should aim to use technology in the service of people rather than the other way around.
- 4 days ago 15 Oct 26, 2:01pm -
India's tourism boom: How we may be underpricing one of the biggest risks it faces
The country is counting on tourism as a growth engine but climate change could make some of its most valuable destinations more expensive, less accessible and harder to insure. Assets will increasingly be vulnerable to climate impacts.
- 4 days ago 15 Oct 26, 12:30pm -
Himanshu: Step up job generation through India’s rural employment guarantee scheme
One of the few high-frequency indicators of the rural economy's health is wages. Unfortunately, the signs aren’t good. India must ramp up spending on its employment guarantee. Not only can it help relieve rural distress, it can lift India’s broader economy.
- 4 days ago 15 Oct 26, 12:00pm -
Adobe, Microsoft… who’s next? AI enabled clones of packaged software have made the industry sit up
The latest warning shot is an artificial intelligence-enabled clone of an Adobe suite that took very little time and money compared to the original. Microsoft’s wares are a target too. Software package incumbents need to fortify themselves.
- 4 days ago 15 Oct 26, 7:30am -
Mint Quick Edit | Wholesale inflation heating up lends weight to the case for another policy rate hike
With India’s wholesale price index (WPI) showing inflation of 11.4% last month (and the retail rate at 5.5%), it’s clear that price stability needs attention. RBI might go for another rate hike but the Centre should be cautious with tools at its disposal.
- 4 days ago 15 Oct 26, 7:00am -
Israel’s election overseer on how to stop AI distorting votes
The danger need not begin with malicious intent. A model may draw on stale information, favour popular viewpoints or give different answers to similar questions. In 2025 the Dutch data-protection authority warned that chatbots gave distorted voting advice.
- 5 days ago 14 Oct 26, 8:29pm -
Manu Joseph Why create anarchy if unhappy people can fight elections? Times have changed
In a democracy, the only meaningful revolution occurs every five years—elections. At one time, protestors could simply be asked to contest polls. But then, we should acknowledge that the world is no longer what it was.
- 5 days ago 14 Oct 26, 4:10pm -
TCA Anant: Is India in a vibecession? Household sentiment lags economic performance
Persistent gaps between economic data and public perceptions should make us examine the surveys designed to measure the popular mood. Here’s a look at RBI’s sentiment trackers and what could be done to improve them.
- 5 days ago 14 Oct 26, 4:09pm -
The Nobel prize winners for 2026 rebuilt stabilization policy—Here's why that matters
Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford gave the world a more rigorous basis for policy evaluation to help optimize monetary and fiscal responses. Their approach now informs central banks across the world. Here’s the academic trail they pursued.
- 5 days ago 14 Oct 26, 4:00pm -
Fire and smoke are choking Southeast Asia—but Singapore is equipped to save the day
The city-state could use its financial heft to ensure accountability from its less cooperative neighbours. While businesses in the region may prosper from lax regulation, the vast majority of its ordinary citizens are suffering. Not to mention its rainforests.
- 5 days ago 14 Oct 26, 3:00pm -
Needed: A labour strategy that can contain AI job displacement without stifling innovation
Regulating the artificial intelligence (AI) industry to protect existing jobs could create costly distortions. But we could adopt a ‘net zero' approach to help balance human employment with AI deployment. Here's what it would entail.
- 5 days ago 14 Oct 26, 12:31pm -
Open minds please: School can't teach children everything but must foster lifelong learning
Knowledge evolves but orthodoxies often prevail. For instance, chimpanzees were thought unable to use tools until Jane Goodall dispelled that notion. It’s an educational imperative to get students to ask what else we may be wrong about.
- 5 days ago 14 Oct 26, 12:00pm -
Failure is not the problem. Silence after failure is
While modern reforms have made the process of closing a company simpler, the real struggle lies in the silence from investors, founders, and the broader ecosystem when a venture collapses.
- 5 days ago 14 Oct 26, 8:00am -
Rupee stopgap: RBI's new props have boosted its external value but this only spells momentary relief
The central bank’s emergency measures to support India’s currency hint of panic. They could also make risk-hedging dearer. For real relief from exchange rate weakness, the country's macro dynamics will need to move in the rupee’s favour.
- 5 days ago 14 Oct 26, 7:30am -
Mint Quick Edit | IMF outlook: India’s economy has held up impressively
The latest set of International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts has notched up India’s growth to 7% this fiscal year and the next. While this pace is reassuring, we must relentlessly pursue reforms aimed at sharpening an export edge.
- 5 days ago 14 Oct 26, 7:00am -
Ajit Ranade: The 2026 Economics Nobel prize focuses on a macro quest that’s far from over
The work of this year’s Nobel winners for economic sciences, Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford, helped revive Keynesian economics. But this field still has some way to go before we can reliably anticipate and mitigate instability that threatens jobs and livelihoods.
- 6 days ago 13 Oct 26, 7:11pm -