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The CPI base revision exercise measures a slice of life
It will better trace how prices shape daily life and policy decisions
India allows 100% FDI in insurance sector under automatic route
India has opened its insurance sector to 100% foreign ownership. This move aims to boost insurance coverage and attract global investment. Foreig
GST summons are for inquiry, don't amount to detention: HC
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has reaffirmed that summonses issued under the CGST Act serve solely for the purpose of inquiries
India aims to sign interim trade deal legal pact with US by March-end: Commerce Secy Rajesh Agrawal
India anticipates finalizing an interim trade deal with the US by the end of March. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal confirmed the broad outline
Piyush Goyal urges exporters to take advantage of FTAs
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has called on Indian exporters to fully utilize new Free Trade Agreements with developed nations. These pacts aim
TMB to shift 50% workforce into sales roles in two years amid tech automation
Overall employee count is expected to rise by over 200 from the current strength of 5,000, said S. Nair, a career SBI banker who joined the south
US adds 1.3 lakh jobs; past payroll figures cut sharply
Washington: US employers added a surprisingly strong 1,30,000 jobs last month, but government revisions cut 2024-2025 US payrolls by hundreds of
Vedanta moves Madras HC as TNPCB rejects its green copper proposal at Thoothukudi Sterlite plant
Vedanta contended that the TNPCBs rejection order does not reflect any genuine statutory evaluation of the green copper proposal, but rests on a
India likely to pursue with the U.S. on tariff waiver for garments made with U.S. cotton
PSU bank rally: SBI overtakes TCS to become Indias 4th most valuable listed firm
Patanjali Foods Q3 Results: PAT surges 60% YoY to Rs 594 crore, sees strong FY26 on GST tailwinds
Patanjali Foods witnessed a robust 60% surge in net profit to Rs 594 crore for the December quarter, with revenue climbing 17% to Rs 10,484 crore
UP amending States FRBM Act to bring back borrowing ceiling to 3%
Out of the 2,48,225 crore capital expenditure, 1,77,744 crore is capital outlay, which will empower long-term assets like agriculture, infrastruc
The 14.64-km stretch has 11 stations
Vivriti Asset Management initiates talks with Kolkata-based QSR chain for investment
The alternative investment arm of Chennai-based Vivriti Group is also in talks with a Kolkata-based FMCG and steel maker for investment
Direct tax collections rise 9.4% to Rs 19.44 lakh cr; corporate tax drives growth
Rahul Gandhi links Epstein Files to governments alleged trade surrender
Gandhis assertions led to a storm of protest from the ruling party with Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, whose name figures in the Epstein files,
Budget envisages total expenditure of Rs 53.47 lakh crore for 2026-27: FM
India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled a Rs 53.47 lakh crore budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The government plans the highest-
Budget earmarks total expenditure of Rs 53.47 lakh crore for 2026-27: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget with a total expenditure of Rs 53.47 lakh crore for the upcoming fiscal year. The
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday
Indian benchmark indices ended mixed in a range-bound session, with Nifty extending gains for a fourth day while Sensex edged lower. Analysts see
Bayer CropScience Q3 PAT up 180% at 95.7 crore on higher revenue
Revenue from operations for the quarter were up 5% at 1,106.2 crore as compared to 1,057.4 crore in the same period last year
Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs acquired shares in Ather Energy through block deals worth Rs 233 crore, as NIIF sold over 33.78 lakh shares. Sev
SMEs unfamiliar with capital markets and lack intermediaries: SEBI Chief
NIIF exits from Ather Energy through block deals
Sells 1.92 per cent stake at 710 each; buyers identity not known
US-Bangladesh trade deal unlikely to impact Indias cotton exports to Dhaka
Bangladesh has agreed to source US cotton as part of the deal, though it is a top importer of the Indian natural fibre
Legacy created over last six years will be carried forward by successor: Yes Bank CEO
I feel very happy that I am passing on the baton to a very competent person who has vast experience at SBI, says Prashant Kumar
India can influence how global business responds to climate risk: SBTi
Showroom B2B raises $17 million in Series A round led by Cactus Partners
The funding aims to support Indias textile and garment manufacturing capabilities while improving efficiency, predictability and speed across the
Piramal Finance raises $400 million via ECB
In FY26, Piramal Finance has raised $875 million via ECB and multilateral financing
US stocks today: Jobless rate surprise lifts markets; S&P 500 nears record levels
Centre introduces bill to amend Industrial Relations Code
Hiring surges in tier III & IV cities, shows impact of labour codes, said Union Labour and Employment minister Mansukh Mandaviya
RBI allows ICICI Pru AMC to raise its stake in Federal Bank, Equitas Small Finance Bank to 9.95%
The approvals granted to ICICI Pru AMC are valid for one year
Olyv raises $23 million in Series B led by Fundamentum
The fresh capital will support new offerings in insurance, UPI and business loans
Over 400 private space start-ups in India, over $500 m invested
As of 2026, two private sector companies have tested and flown their launch vehicles at sub orbital orbit
Noida International Airport awaits final clearances, says CEO
BCAS review underway; aerodrome licence from DGCA to follow
Direct tax collection rises 9% to 19.44 lakh crore in April-Feb
Collection from securities transaction was nearly flat at around 50,000 crore.
Tamara Leisure lines up nine new properties, begins asset-light expansion
Tamara posted a revenue of 150 crore in FY24-25, while posting a net loss of 16.4 crore
Nutraceutical industry set to hit $30 billion by 2030
Health supplements are blending in daily routines with 35% of middle class investing in daily wellness and 5% obesity rates driving weight manage
Tourism Minister Shekhawat meets Delhi hoteliers over spike in room rates
Weighted average room rates in Delhi range from 40,000 - 60,000 per night
The big inflation reset: What Indias new CPI means for you
India is updating its inflation measurement. A new Consumer Price Index series starts tomorrow, changing the base year to 2024. This revision ref
Market Trading Guide: Craftsman Automation and Laurus Labs offer up to 12% upside
Nifty ended flat but extended gains, with technical indicators signaling a bullish bias above key support. Analysts highlight Craftsman Automatio
Google gets its wrist game right?
With a brighter 3,000-nit display, two-day battery life and deeply embedded Gemini AI, this device emerges as Googles most cohesive and surprisi
Freshworks reports first year of profitability in 2025
Despite first year of profits, stock hits all-time low
SEBI tells commex to rise trading capacity by 2 times of peak load
SEBI also advises exchanges to submit their capacity planning and real time performance monitoring policy in three months.
UBS's new GCC in Hyderabad to create 3,000 jobs
Swiss banking giant UBS has opened a new Global Capability Center (GCC) in Hyderabad.
US stocks: US job growth accelerates in January, unemployment rate falls to 4.3%
U.S. job growth accelerated in January and the unemployment rate fell to 4.3%, signs of labor market stability that could give the Federal Reserv
Despite big start-up push, J&K funds only 18 ventures in three years
No seed capital was provided to start-ups in 202324 and 202425 under JKEDI or any other government-supported mechanism
Oil rises 2% on US-Iran tensions, improved demand
Oil prices gained more than 2% on Wednesday, buoyed by potential supply risks should tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate, while draws of
RBI cracks down on mis-selling, issues rules for banks on sales, marketing
The draft guidelines introduces a clear definition of mis-selling, covering cases such as selling products that are unsuitable for a customers pr
Sebi asks commodity exchanges to maintain two times of projected peak load capacity
Sebi on Wednesday came out with a new infrastructure planning and real-time performance monitoring framework for exchanges and clearing corporati
Vivriti AIF targets 25-30pc compounded growth for 5 years
Vivriti Asset Management (VAM), a mid-market private credit-focused Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) management firm, on Wednesday said it aims
PE investments in Indias consumer sector at 4-year high in 2025: Equirus Capital
There has been a good amount of investor interest in the overall food sector, including the health food segment
I met Epstein only 3 to 4 times in eight years: Oil Minister H S Puri
Oil Minister dismisses Rahul Gandhis allegations as baseless
Russia allows Indian labourers in bulk due to labour shortage, Ukraine war
Moscow: While it is not new that Indians work as labourers in foreign countries, Reuters reported that Russia has eased the visa process for Indi
RBI proposes July 1 rollout of stricter mis-selling rules for banks
The Reserve Bank of India is introducing new rules for banks. Banks must now refund customers fully if a product or service is mis-sold. They als
SEBI to simplify listing rules, build a one-stop SME portal to widen market access
Regulator plans a comprehensive LODR review, local offices and pan-India outreach as it pushes to scale SME listings and deepen market-based fina
MRPL among 4 smallcap stocks that hit 52-week highs & rallied up to 40% in a month
Benchmark indices ended largely flat, but select BSE small-cap stocks surged to fresh yearly highs. Mangalore Refinery, Force Motors, ZF Commerci
Uranium eases from over $100/lb as analysts differ on its prospects for 2026
In the long-term, the metals prospects are promising with the emergence of structural deficit
Govt introduces bill to amend Industrial Relations Code
Hiring surges in tier III & IV cities, shows impact of labour codes, said Union Labour and Employment minister Mansukh Mandaviya
US softens stance on digital trade, drops pulses in revised India fact sheet
Washington tones down language following pushback from New Delhi; experts warn of underlying pressure on Indias policy autonomy
Net direct tax mop-up hits Rs 19.43 lakh cr, up 9.4%
The increase signals continued momentum in tax compliance and economic activity during the ongoing fiscal.
Without tariff hike, telcos' growth eases to six-quarter low
Telecom operators are divided over further tariff hikes, with Reliance Jio indicating it has no immediate plans to raise prices.
Bhel stake sale oversubscribed on day 1 as institutional investors bid over Rs 5,600 crore
India to revise base year for CPI, GDP, industrial output data every 3-5 years, official says
India is set to update its economic data base years regularly. This move aims to reflect current economic shifts. The Consumer Price Index will s
BHEL triggers oversubscription option after OFS sees 2.35 times demand. Check retail quota
State-run Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) on Wednesday informed the exchanges about its intent to exercise the oversubscription option af
GHMC reorganised into three municipal corporations
The GHMC will operate as three municipal corporations: Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (with reduced are
Gainers & Losers: Eicher Motors and BHEL among 6 stocks that moved most on Wednesday
Indian markets ended largely flat in a rangebound session. Eicher Motors, Apollo Hospitals, SBI and SJVN rallied on strong earnings, and BHEL dec
Vodafone Idea attracts steady MF buying, promoter ups stake. Time to buy, sell or hold?
Vodafone Idea is witnessing steady accumulation by domestic mutual funds and promoter Kumar Mangalam Birla, even as it reports continued losses.
Three Jet Airways Boeing 777 sold to European cargo airline for $46 million
Malta-based Ace Aviation, which is part of the Challenge Group, had won the bid to acquire the three aircraft in October 2022
BSE Index Services launches 2 new G-Sec indices
BSE Index Services, an arm of the BSE, on Wednesday announced the launch of two new G-Sec indices, which can be used for running passive strategi
Adani-operated PPP airports post 19% jump in air cargo volumes
Encouraging non-metro airports to raise up to the Indian foreign trade has been actively pursued by the privatised airport
Delhis Magenta Metro line to become citys longest corridor; why this changes travel across NCR
Old Bridge AMC sees value in export-oriented companies
Some of the sectors such as automobile, pharma, textiles and chemicals have created a niche in the global markets and will reap the benefit when
SIDBI, NaBFID and HUDCO raise nearly 12,000 crore in bond market
SIDBI, NaBFID and HUDCO raise nearly Rs 12,000 crore at tight rates, while NABARD plans a Rs 7,000 crore bond issue next week amid cautious marke
BSE launches two new G-Sec indices to deepen debt market benchmarking
SBI overtakes TCS to become India's 4th-largest company by m-cap
The State Bank of India (SBI) has overtaken Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to become the fourth-largest Indian company in terms of market capita
