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TotalEnergies divests Adani Green shares worth Rs 2,778 cr
TotalEnergies Renewables Indian Ocean divested shares worth 2,778.1 crore in Adani Green Energy through a block deal on Wednesday. The entity sol
Kotak Securities sees 13% rise in Nifty by next December
Kotak Securities is optimistic about the stock markets, setting a Nifty target of 29,120 by December 2026, driven by strong earnings growth expec
Adani Enterprises rights issue oversubscribed
Adani Enterprises' 25,000 crore rights issue concluded with 108% subscription, attracting applications for 149.5 million shares. The issue, price
India explores higher petrol blends than E20 as ethanol overcapacity mounts
The talksstill at an early stagefollow calls from sugar industry leaders for a clear roadmap on ethanol use, given its overcapacity in production
Offers from India best-ever: USTR on proposed bilateral trade agreement
United States trade officials report receiving unprecedented offers from India on a proposed bilateral trade agreement. Negotiators are currently
Didn't engineer chaos to bypass pilot rest rules: IndiGo chairman
IndiGo's chairman, Vikram Singh Mehta, apologized for recent flight disruptions, denying they were deliberate. He stated external experts will id
Well positioned to wait and watch: US Fed's Jerome Powell on further rate cuts
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated the central bank is well-positioned to pause interest rate adjustments, awaiting further economic d
Dow Jones rises 500 pts after US Fed cuts rates by 25 bps
Indian markets reacted positively as the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates. The Dow Jones surged over 500 points. The Fed indicated a pause i
India slams China-led investment plan at WTO
India has raised concerns at the World Trade Organization regarding a China-led proposal for an investment facilitation agreement. New Delhi argu
RBI may maintain repo rate at 5.25% through FY27: Fitch
The commentary from BMI comes amid many economists and bond-market experts in India factoring in a further quarter percentage point reduction in
EU, US trade pacts progressing, says Piyush Goyal
India's trade talks with the European Union and the United States are moving forward. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal expressed confidence in earl
US Fed meet: Jerome Powell-led FOMC cuts rate by 25 basis points; lowest level in almost three years
The Federal Reserve's FOMC reduced its key interest rate by 25 basis points, bringing it to a near three-year low. This move aims to bolster the
US Federal Reserve cuts rates by 25 bps again, sets tone for 2026
The US Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate by 25 basis points, a move anticipated amid cooling inflation and mixed economic data. This decisio
Parliament committee recommends reducing time for forest, environmental clearances for coal projects
The committee also suggested streamlining process for public consultation and clearances from Gram Sabha to avoid delays.
ADB lifts India's FY26 growth forecast to 7.2%
The Asian Development Bank has raised India's growth forecast for the current financial year to 7.2%, citing stronger-than-expected second-quarte
Indian stocks are expected to stay expensive: HSBC report
Research analysts across the market still maintain that earnings need to trim to reflect the tepid earnings of corporate India or the latter shou
Indias first hydrogen-powered train: Whats special about it? Top 5 things to know
In a groundbreaking achievement for sustainable transit, Indian Railways has unveiled its inaugural hydrogen-powered train. This pioneering 'Made
As India enters pivotal trade talks with the United States, experts are advising a careful approach regarding the potential reduction of tariffs
IndiGo flight cancellations: Indias duty norms stricter than global standards, says IATA chief
India has rolled out tougher pilot duty regulations in a bid to enhance safety standards, yet this has thrown a wrench into IndiGo's operations,
Elon Musk signals push for Starlink's entry in India, says looking forward to...
Starlink is among the world's most advanced satellite technology companies, delivering high-speed, low-latency internet, providing connectivity t
India's investment landscape is transforming, with mutual fund assets projected to surpass Rs 300 lakh crore by 2035. Mass and mass-affluent inve
TCS to acquire Coastal Cloud for $700 million
TCS is enhancing its Salesforce capabilities and expanding its client base
The IMF chief urges China to rebalance its economy, warning that relying solely on exports is unsustainable for its size and risks global trade f
India should remain extremely cautious on giving concessions on agri products to US: GTRI
India is urged to be cautious in trade talks with the US, particularly regarding agricultural and GMO products, and to demand significant tariff
Indian electronics industry leaders are urging the government to permit joint ventures with Chinese firms under the automatic route, capping thei
Cotton panel pegs production, imports and exports of the natural fibre lower this season
Imports could drop to 40 lakh bales, while exports may slip to 15 lakh bales: CCPC provisional estimate
Elon Musk downplayed the achievements of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a cost-cutting initiative he led for Donald Trump, stati
TRAI recommends capping microwave backhaul bands to 0.1 per cent of AGR
The regulators recommendation will result in savings to wireless access service providers
Looking forward to serving India with Starlink: Elon Musk
Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Minister of Communications meets Lauren Dreyer, Vice President, Starlink, to discuss strengthening satellite-powered digi
Telangana Drugs Control Department conducts special drive to curb indiscriminate drug sale
Show cause notices were issued to 180 retail medical shops for various discrepancies
IndiGo says followed flight duty norms, didnt engineer disruption
IndiGo asserts compliance with duty norms amid regulatory scrutiny and safety allegations
India needs national soil health framework: NIPHM DG
Pesticide overuse is rendering several crops unacceptable for exporting, says NIPHM DG Sagar Hanuman Singh
SAT upholds SEBI ruling on Linde Indias related-party transactions
The order was passed on December 5 by a bench comprising Presiding Officer Justice PS Dinesh Kumar and technical members Meera Swarup and Dheeraj
RBI sets Rs 12,801 as redemption price for SGBs
The Reserve Bank on Wednesday announced a redemption price of Rs 12,801 per unit for two series of sovereign gold bonds.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday
Indian markets closed lower as Sensex and Nifty erased early gains amid profit-booking ahead of the U.S. Fed decision. Global volatility, BOJ tig
UK firms boost India presence, turnover hits Rs 5,693 bn as FTA growth unlocked: Report
UK companies are significantly expanding their presence in India, with a collective turnover of Rs 5,693 billion and 552,902 employees. The Free
What provoked Trump's Indian rice outburst?
President Trump's accusations of India dumping rice in the U.S. market appear politically motivated, aimed at appeasing American farmers hurt by
Unacademy explores M&A, says CEO Gaurav Munjal
Once valued at $3.5 billion at the height of the pandemic boom, the company is now worth less than $500 million, he said, adding that consolidati
US stocks saw minimal movement Wednesday morning as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's policy announcement. While the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edg
Nifty extends losing streak to third day ahead of Fed policy decision
Investors adopt cautious stance amid persistent foreign institutional investor outflows and rupee weakness
India is a tough nut but offers 'best' proposals in trade talks with the US, according to USTR Jamieson Greer. Discussions are underway for a bil
India plans many interventions by March 26 amid farmers complaints on urea shortage
The interventions will not only help the industry to gain more credibility, but also help farmers, says Fertiliser Secretary Rajat Mishra
Rahul Gandhi submits dissent note in selection meeting for key appointments in CIC, CVC
However, sources neither give details of the dissent nor names of the candidates discussed in the high-level meeting of the selection panel.
The company's Starcloud-1 satellite is running Gemma, an open model from Google, marking the first time in history that an LLM has been trained i
Online grocer Thrive Market bails on booze, bets big on alcohol-free boom
Thrive Market is leaning into alcohol-free beverages as more Americans stop drinking booze. Online grocer Thrive Market bails on booze, bets big
The ITR filing deadline was 16 September, and while most refunds are processed, some remain pending. Delays may arise from verification issues or
Road work slows despite city-wide digging; industry flags dip
Payment delays, land acquisition bottlenecks and election-year distractions among factors for the slowdown
Opposition to SIR is meant to retain illegal immigrants as voters: Amit Shah
The discussion took a heated turn when Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi interrupted Shahs speech and challenged him to a debate on the allegatio
Indias offers are the best, but there is resistance on row crops: USTR
New Delhi says it will not bend on its sensitivities on GM crops, meat, dairy; the trade pact has to be worked around it
US stocks subdued ahead of Fed interest rate verdict
Wall Street's main stock indexes opened little changed on Wednesday, ahead of a Federal Reserve monetary policy decision that is widely expected
US receives best ever offers from India, says USTR; two-day talks begin
India and the US are holding trade talks in New Delhi. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer noted India's best-ever offers for a trade agreemen
Draft ToR for Qatar trade pact, in process to secure internal nod for Oman FTA: Govt
India is actively pursuing trade pacts, sharing draft terms for a Free Trade Agreement with Qatar and finalizing internal approvals for a similar
Swiggys $1.1 billion share sale sees demand from Temasek, top funds
Indias top asset managers including SBI Funds Management, ICICI Prudential Asset Management and HDFC Asset Management also participates in offeri
Decision Day Guide: US Fed rate cut this time may be the last for a while
The Federal Reserve is set to deliver a third consecutive rate cut, but internal divisions over inflation and economic risks may halt further eas
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Delaware Court reverses prior judgment of $1 b damages against Byju Raveendran
The courts decision triggered by a motion to correct the judgment filed by Raveendran acknowledges that damages were never formally determined
SEBI relaxes re-KYC process for NRIs; removes physical presence clause
While onboarding still requires an India-based location, re-KYC for existing NRI clients can now be done from abroad
Continuous policy tweaks essential for sovereign AI amid geopolitical flux
AI must empower and not exclude people, says Tamil Nadu Industries Minister TRB Rajaa
MoCA officials visiting major airports for ground reality check
This is after large-scale disruptions in air travel across the country in the last nine days due to IndiGos flight cancellations.
IFFCO scouting for JV partners to set up fertilizer plants abroad, secure supply for India
Plans JVs in Sri Lanka, Senegal to ensure steady inputs
Adani Green Energy: Quant MF, other funds buy stake in Rs 2,778 crore block deal
Adani Green Energy saw a Rs 2,778 crore block deal as Total Energies sold 2.86 crore shares, absorbed by major institutional buyers and family of
Adani Enterprises rights issue subscribed 108%
The allotment for the rights shares will be done on Thursday, and these shares will be credited to eligible shareholders on Friday
SEBI eases re-KYC process for NRIs; removes physical presence clause
The relaxation is aimed at making the re-KYC process smoother and more accessible for NRIs
Bank of India raises Rs 2,500 cr from Tier II bonds
State-owned Bank of India (BoI) on Wednesday said it has raised Basel III-compliant Tier II bonds of Rs 2,500 crore to fund business growth.
Telangana launches Google for startups Hub at T-Hub
Hyderabad: The Telangana government and Google on Wednesday launched the Google for Startups Hub at the T-Hub startup incubator here. The hub, in
One bitcoin bull cuts forecast by half as cold breeze blows
Standard Chartered has halved its bitcoin price forecasts for 2025 and 2026, citing weaker demand and a shift toward ETF-driven buying. Analyst G
In2026, organisations will invest in data, AI readiness, Human-AI chemistry: Capgemini
According to the firm, tech sovereignty has moved from a policy concept to a strategic priority amid geopolitical uncertainty
Indian silver prices gain 7,457 a kg on strong demand, short-supply
Tighter global inventories, decade-low Chinese stockpiles, and elevated borrowing costs in London have intensified the supply squeeze, amplifying
IIT Madras launches National Hub for Quantum Communication
Established at IIT Madras Research Park, IITM C-DOT Samgnya Technologies Foundation will lead Indias initiatives in quantum secure communication
7.5 lakh government employees have migrated to Zohos e-mail platform
The Union government has selected Zoho as official Master System Integrator for supporting all e-mail services for government users
Former Chief Secretary of Gujarat Pankaj Joshi appointed chairperson of GERC
The post of the chairperson was unoccupied for almost three months
US Fed expected to cut rates, but may signal a coming pause
The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates on Wednesday as policymakers grapple with gaps in economic data caused by the recent g
Rangsons Aerospace bags long-term Airbus contract for A320 components
The company has capabilities inFluid Distribution Systems, Communications Systems and Thermal Management Systems.
Silver may soar further in the global market on physical shortage
The shortage could be guaged from how the silver-crude oil ratio zoomed to its second-highest level ever, say experts
DPR underway for doubling 263 km of Konkan Railway: Minister
Konkan Railway has a total route km of 739 km from Roha in Maharashtra to Thokur in Mangaluru of Karnataka, which passes through difficult terrai
PM Modi, Piyush Goyal expected to travel to Oman next week to sign free trade agreement
Separately, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed that FTA talks with New Zealand and the European Union are in their final stages
Why IndiGo may face an antitrust probe in India soon
India's leading airline IndiGo is under the scanner of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for possible violation of antitrust laws.
Adani Enterprises' Rs 25,000 cr rights issue gets strong response with 108% subscription
Adani Enterprises Rs 25,000 crore rights issue closed with strong demand, ending at 108% subscription. The public portion was even stronger at 13
Adani Group will invest 12L crore in India by 2031
Adani Group, the ports-to-energy conglomerate led by billionaire Gautam Adani, has announced plans to invest up to 12 lakh crore in India over th
Bezos's ex-wife MacKenzie Scott donated $7.1B to non-profits this year
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has announced her biggest annual donation yet, giving away $7.1 billion to non-profit organizations in 2025.
Inox Wind, Dixon Tech, 7 other stocks hit 52-week lows & slip up to 20% in a month
Seven BSE 500 stocks, including Inox Wind, Dixon Technologies, Piramal Pharma and Blue Dart, hit fresh 52-week lows as the Sensex fell 275 points
Mint Explainer | Dirty air trick: How North Indian rice farmers outsmart satellites
With 28,000 square kilometres of crop area lit in 2025 in Punjab and Haryana, the contribution of farm fires to North Indias bad air is likely to
AI bubble or euphoria? Howard Marks warns you not to bet the house on future
Howard Marks says AI may be a transformational inflection bubble, urging investors to avoid going all-in or all-out. He highlights soaring valuat
Trumps rice tariff threat unlikely to significantly hurt Indias exports
US President Trump's threat of new rice tariffs is unlikely to significantly impact India, as the US market is small and already has high duties.
Telangana CM sanctions 1,000 cr for Osmania University revamp
The historic University will be developed as a global institution in infrastructure, academic excellence
F&O frenzy: NSE's 15-minute tweak that could save billions for traders - explained
The National Stock Exchange has introduced a 15-minute pre-open session for equity derivatives, a significant structural change aimed at enhancin
Uber forays into B2B logistics; launches metro ticketing in Bengaluru
According to the company, unlike Uber Courierwhich is booked directly by customers through the Uber appUber Direct functions behind the scenes as
India, US step up talks on bilateral deal, trade ties
Indias Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal met U.S. Deputy Trade Representative Rick Switzer in New Delhi to advance negotiations on a bilateral tr
Vikas Khemani warns that nearly 80% of upcoming IPOs are poor-quality businesses, saying only a handful are worth investor attention. With Indias

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