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Old is gold as prices singe, rush for advance purchase
Indian consumers are actively exchanging old gold for new and accelerating wedding jewellery purchases due to soaring gold prices. Titan Company
RBI to roll out risk-based deposit insurance in April
Starting April 1, 2026, banks will pay deposit insurance premiums based on their financial health, a global shift. Stronger banks with better ris
GDP growth outlook raised to 7.4%, repo rate stays at 5.25%
The RBI has raised India's GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal year to 7.4%, while keeping the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% and maintainin
Cyber scammed? RBI plans compensation up to Rs 25,000
The RBI is set to introduce new rules to protect bank customers. Small digital fraud victims could receive up to Rs 25,000 compensation. Stricter
The India-EU trade deal is also a strategic turning point
The economic deal opens up avenues for India and the EU to stabilise the international order
FTA: India is actively participating in regional and plurilateral platforms to support diversified and sustainable supply chains, including the I
Imports from China fall across sectors in FY25; mobile phone exports surge
India's imports from China saw a significant decline in 2024-25 across key sectors like fertilisers, chemicals, and iron and steel. Notably, mobi
Build-own-transfer to be priority for highway projects in FY27: Nitin Gadkari
The government plans to boost highway construction via public-private partnerships, prioritizing the build-own-transfer model and asset monetizat
PM MITRA parks get infra boost
Expenditure of 564.72 crore has been incurred so far on the seven PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) parks, the textile min
Govt to form panel to align tax, accounting rules and cut India Inc compliance burden
A joint panel will be formed by the corporate affairs ministry and CBDT by March-end. This initiative aims to align tax computation rules with ac
Sun TV Q3 net dips 11% to 324 crore
Consolidated net profit dipped 11 per cent to 324 crore compared to 364 crore a year ago
RBI policy shows steady follow up action to Budget announcements, say experts
The Reserve Bank of India kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Friday, as expected, as inflation remained at manageable levels and growt
MRF net profit surges over two-fold to 692 crore in Q3
Its revenue from operations increased to 8,050 crore in the period under review against 7,001 crore in the year-ago period, MRF Ltd said in a reg
Dish TV India sinks deeper into losses in Q3 as subscription revenues continue to slide
Dish TV reported a net loss of approximately Rs 276 crore for Q3 FY26, sharply higher than the loss of around Rs 47 crore reported in the same qu
RBI plans to compensate up to 25,000 in online fraud losses
For such small-value fraudulent transactions, which constitute 65% of online frauds, no questions will be asked to the victim if she/he has even
U.S. FDA issues 11 observations to formulation unit of Aurobindo Pharma arm in Hyderabad
Zydus Desidustat gets Orphan Drug Designation from U.S. FDA for Sickle Cell disease
Cboe Q4 Results: Co beats profit estimates on options trading boom
Cboe Global Markets has surpassed Wall Street profit expectations for the fourth quarter. Increased market volatility fueled options trading volu
Natural gas inclusion in GST regime would help provide better prices, IGX chief
Inclusion of natural gas into the GST ambit is a long-pending demand of the hydrocarbons industry.
Net impact of AI on jobs positive, managing the transition to new tech a challenge: RBI
Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta stated that artificial intelligence will have a net positive impact on employment, despite job losses i
RBI removes investment cap under voluntary retention route for FPIs
The RBI has removed the Rs 2.5-trillion investment cap under the voluntary retention route for FPIs to deepen bond markets, enhance capital flow
Arun Icecreams sets Guinness World Record for largest ice cream social party
The event at Hyderabad featured over 5,000 children eating ice cream for 30 minutes straight
RBI to roll out risk-based premium model for deposit insurance from April
The Reserve Bank of India will replace the flat-rate deposit insurance premium with a risk-based framework from April 2026, aiming to reward stro
Andhra Pradesh to launch Amaravati Quantum Valley project on Feb 7
The project aims to foster quantum research, talent development and industry collaboration.
At businesslines post-Budget event, CEA defines Indias new era of competitive indigenisation
Budget meets the demands of an emerging global order with more indigenisation and resilience, yet with an eye on global competitiveness, says Ana
Elan Group issues 1,000 crore LoI to Leighton India for Elan The Mark
The contract covers civil and structural works for around 5.5 million sq ft of built-up area.
Bajaj Life Insurance to apply for pension fund manager, GIFT City office licences
WE Hub to help Telangana colleges make women students industry-ready
WE Hub ties up with 20 academic institutions to launch Campus to Career initiative
US stocks today: Wall Street rebounds as tech equities recover, bitcoin steadies
Indian markets saw a rebound on Friday, with tech stocks recovering and Bitcoin stabilizing after a volatile week. Investors are reassessing AI s
Green buildings must address construction emissions: Maheshwar Rao
Speaking at the Green Karnataka Summit 2026, Rao said the construction sector plays a major role in the citys air quality and climate outcomes
Tata Steel Q3 profit soars 9-fold YoY to Rs 2,730 crore on Dutch unit boost
Tata Steels consolidated net profit surged more than ninefold from a year earlier in the December quarter as a sharp improvement in profitability
DEA Secretary Anuradha Thakur highlights over 370 reforms to enhance credibility and ease of doing business at the Budget Forum.
Fractal Analytics raises 1,248.26 crore from anchor investors
Of the total shares allotted, about 52.8 lakh shares, or 38.05%, were allocated to 11 domestic mutual funds across 22 schemes
Indias January coffee shipments rise 35% to 33,904 tonnes
Exporters are cautious as order books are thin with buyers adopting a wait and watch stance amid volatile prices
Shree Cement Q3 Results: Cons PAT surges 38% YoY to Rs 268 crore
Sales volumes were adversely impacted during the quarter due to loss of production on account of operations disruption at Baloda Bazar, Chhattisg
Budget FY27 prioritises fiscal discipline, infra and Atmanirbharta: Expenditure Secretary V Vualnam
Budget framework reflects continued attention to public investment, innovation financing and sectoral allocations, says Vualnam
RBI Survey: Forecasters assign highest probability to 6.5-6.9% GDP growth in FY27
Professional forecasters, surveyed by the RBI, anticipate India's real GDP to grow between 6.5-6.9% in FY27. The economy is projected to expand a
Micro-Economic Impact of Budget: Panelists concerned over state finances, laud fiscal consolidation
Panelists commend fiscal consolidation in the Budget while expressing concerns over revenue shortfalls and state financial pressures.
RBI removes VRR cap, reshapes FPI debt limits to boost bond inflows
RBI scrapped the Rs 2.5 lakh crore VRR cap, folding it into FPI debt limits from April, boosting flexibility and ease of doing business while ret
Shares of major cigarette makers see sharp rally as prices increase
Shares of cigarette companies witnessed a significant recovery on Friday after they tumbled in January
Indias rice buy for buffer stocks up 4%, near 43 million tonnes
Procurement ample to face any unforeseen situation, especially with El Nino likely to emerge after June
Tata Motors PV posts Rs 3,486 crore loss in Q3 as JLR cyber impact drags results
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) slipped to a consolidated net loss in the December quarter from a year-earlier profit, hit by the continued
Nearly 51% people report losing money to online scam, shows survey
A new survey shows online scams are widespread in India, with most users encountering fraud attempts daily and many falling prey to impersonation
RBI eases norms for small NBFCs, exempts non-customer-facing firms
The Reserve Bank of India has eased compliance for low-risk NBFCs by exempting certain non-customer-facing firms from registration and proposing
Indian professionals pivot to global remote roles as visa uncertainty rises: Indeed
India has the worlds largest overseas population, with approximately 35.4 million non-resident Indians and persons of Indian origin
Macro fundamentals, including external sector, are strong and healthy: RBI
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says India's macro fundamentals and external sector remain robust as borrowing, liquidity and rate outlook stay comf
NSE board clears long-awaited IPO via offer-for-sale route
Governing board reconstitutes IPO committee of six to drive and oversee listing process
Amazon plunges 9%, continues Big Tech's $1 trillion wipeout as AI bubble fears ignite sell-off
Fears over AI spending have sparked a sell-off among tech stocks. Amazon plunges 9%, continues Big Tech's $1 trillion wipeout as AI bubble fears
Voyager Technologies CEO says space data center cooling problem still needs to be solved
Voyager CEO Dylan Taylor said a two-year timeframe for data centers in space would be aggressive. Voyager Technologies CEO says space data center
Trump posts racist image of Obamas, White House defends it and slams 'fake outrage'
The depiction of the Obamas, posted from Trump's Truth Social account, was included in a video pushing a conspiracy theory about 2020 election vo
Sebi directs AIFs to upload NAV data on depository platforms
To enhance transparency and operational efficiency, Sebi on Friday directed Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to upload the latest net asset va
Amazon shares slide as $200 billion outlay fans fears over AI returns
Amazon.com shares slid 9% on Friday after the company outlined a planned $200 billion capital outlay for the year, stoking investor concerns abou
MPC presses the pause button amid favourable growth outlook
Neutral stance continues; committee sees stable inflation and growth
Facing high Trump tariffs, South Africa close to new trade deal with China
Cape Town: China and South Africa signed a framework agreement for a new trade deal on Friday, February 6, as Africas leading economy looks to ot
Bitcoin slides to five-month low as ETF outflows and macro fears trigger sharp sell-off
A sustained move back above that zone would be needed to stabilise the tape
Unclaimed deposit payouts jump after RBI campaign, cross 1,000 crore
Targeted RBI campaigns and incentives have sharply increased the pace of unclaimed deposit settlements, pushing monthly payouts to over Rs 1,000
Faster DPDP compliance may strain budgets for start-ups, MSMEs
Compliance costs seen rising 1530% amid tighter timelines
Conquer the chaos in India to increase competitiveness
A session on Budget and trade generated interesting prescriptions to raise manufacturing competitiveness
MPC holds policy rate at 5.25%, revises growth projection upwards, FY26 inflation outlook at 2.1%
Policy rate to remain low for a long time; macroeconomic fundamentals,including external sector, are very strong: Malhotra
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra allays fears over govt borrowing in FY27, asks to focus on net number
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra addressed concerns about the government's borrowing plans for FY27. He highlighted that net borrowing has seen a mod
RBI steps up credit delivery, allows REIT lending and doubles MSME loan cap
The central bank has proposed allowing banks to lend to REITs and doubled collateral-free loan limits for MSMEs, signalling a stronger push to wi
Jana Small Finance Bank Q3 Results: Profit plunges 91% to Rs 10 crore
Jana Small Finance Bank reported a 91% drop in third quarter net profit at Rs 10 crore as compared with Rs 111 crore in the year-ago period, owin
Gold, silver edge higher on US jobs report, hopes of Fed rate cut
The white precious metal drops below $100/oz in China, COMEX raises margin for precious metal again
Surge in gold loan growth not a cause of concern: Reserve Bank of India
Banks are shifting from unsecured loans to gold-backed lending amid rising gold prices, but RBI says low LTVs and limited exposure pose no system
RBI issues draft rules for credit derivatives and total return swaps linked to corporate bonds
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released draft rules for derivatives on credit indices and total return swaps (TRS) linked to corporate bonds
BPL Medical bets on exports, sees exports rising to a third of a revenue in 5-6 yrs
Exports to account for nearly one-third of revenue in 5-6 years
Kalyan Jewellers clocks 42% YoY growth in Q3 revenue at Rs 10,343 crore
Jewellery retailer Kalyan Jewellers has clocked a consolidated revenue of Rs 10,343 crore in Q3 FY26 as against Rs 7,278 crore in the correspondi
Laxmi Organics Lote chemical unit operates within environmental norms
According to the Maharashtra State Pollution Control Board, the plants effluent treatment and air pollution control systems are fully functional,
Bharti Airtel bets big on data centres, cloud for market share gains
By building an AI hub and seeking sovereign cloud certification, Airtel is evolving from a telco into a digital infrastructure giant, banking on
How seven new high-speed rail corridors can transform train travel in India
The Union Budget 2026 announced seven high-speed rail corridors to enhance travel speed, safety, and comfort. The bullet trains, along with alrea
Thomas Cook reports Q3 net profit of Rs 45 crore, revenue at Rs 2,146 crore
The budget announcements on government initiatives in infrastructure development, skilling 10,000 tourist guides, creating a digital repository,
The Indian government is significantly boosting technology in agriculture. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that 8.48 c
MoSPI launches beta version of Model Context Protocol server on eSankhyiki portal
MoSPI plans to expand the portal with additional datasets in the coming months, supporting more data-driven research and decision-making.
Upward revision in GDP, inflation forecasts indicates prolonged pause in repo rate: Experts
RBI raises real GDP projection for Q1 and Q2 of FY27 by 20 bps amid favourable growth outlook
PSL classification lapses limited to few banks, not system-wide: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India said recent issues flagged in priority sector lending classification at some large private banks are isolated cases, an
Expectedly, RBI keeps interest rates unchanged
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Friday, February 6, as expected, as inflation remained at managea
RBI sets up committee to review business correspondent guidelines
The Reserve Bank of India has constituted a committee to review the regulatory framework for business correspondents, with draft guideline amendm
NSE Board approves IPO via OFS, forms a committee to drive listing process
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has received board approval for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) via an Offer for Sale (OFS). This mo
KMRL, IISc Bengaluru ink pact for research on sustainable urban mobility
By blending KMRLs real-world transport know-how with IIScs cutting-edge tech, like AI and simulation models, they aim to tackle issues like traff
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has expressed comfort regarding outstanding gold loans in the financial system, despite recent price volatilities
App-based workers call for a nationwide strike on Feb 7 over minimum fares
Among its demands, the Union said the fare structure should be finalised in consultation with recognised driver and worker unions
RBI will continue to meet the country's currency needs: Governor Malhotra
The value and volume of banknotes in circulation increased by 6.0 per cent and 5.6 per cent, respectively, during 2024-25
Tamil Nadu launches Urban Greening Policy under Green TN Mission
Policy mandates minimum 15% green cover in cities; aligns with climate goals and SDG 11
Govt bond yields jump 9 basis points as rate cut cycle seen nearing end
The yield on the benchmark 10-year government bond hardened by 9 basis points to settle at 6.74 per cent
IREDA board approves Rs 2,994 crore fund raising plan via QIP mode
State-run power NBFC Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) on Friday approved a Rs 2,994 crore fundraising plan via the qualified in
Kalyan Jewellers Q3 Results: Consolidated profit rises 90% to Rs 416 crore
Jewellery retailer Kalyan Jewellers India on Friday reported a 90.36 per cent growth in consolidated net profit to Rs 416.29 crore.
Can AI replace lawyers? Experts insist it cant
The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into various sectors has raised concerns about its impact on the legal profession.
