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Home First Finance shares fell nearly 6% after promoters Aether and True North sold Rs 660 crore stake via bulk deals to Societe Generale and PIC
SEBI allows equity MF schemes to invest in gold, silver
The regulator has also opened up a new scheme category Life Cycle funds
New challenge: PM Modis push to make India a manufacturing superpower draws fire from US, China
Central to the disputes is Indias production-linked incentive programme, launched by the Modi government in 2020 with the aim of strengthening do
The next wave of Indian-origin leaders in Big Tech
OpenAIs Arvind KC is but the latest in a growing crop of desi executives in senior roles at AI majors
India, Israel to resume FTA talks in May as both sides push for deeper trade ties
India and Israel are set to resume free trade agreement talks in May 2026 in Israel, following initial discussions in New Delhi. The negotiations
AAI raises FY27 Capex to Rs 4,563 cr
Regional Connectivity, Infra Expansion in Focus
26% green steel mandate can unlock 16mtpa demand by FY30: CII study
The industry readiness assessment, developed by CIIs Green Business Centre with support from Climate Catalyst, says a higher 37% mandate could cr
NSE sounds out bankers, law firms for IPO process
Exchange has issued RFPs soon after appointing Rothschild as independent adviser, say sources
BRND.ME completes India domicile shift in under 10 months, eyes IPO in 1218 months
The move positions BRND.ME among the first such corporate restructurings of 2026
US stock markets: US stocks subdued as Nvidia's strong results draw muted reaction
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq were muted at the open on Thursday, as Nvidia's stellar earnings garnered a tepid reception, while broader technology
Gold, Silver valuation norms: SEBI shifts mutual funds to spot prices; new rules from April
Sebi has revamped how mutual funds value physical gold and silver, shifting to domestic spot prices from April 2026, replacing the LBMA benchmark
CAQM proposes mandating only EV taxis from April 2027, EV private cars from 2030 in Delhi-NCR
Experts warn of impact to ride hailing companies, and recently launched Bharat Taxi
Governments E20 move reinforces Indias sustainability push: AIDA
Vijendra Singh, President of AIDA, called it a progressive step that ensures long-term demand certainty for ethanol producers, benefiting grain d
US Stocks: US weekly jobless claims increase marginally as labor market stabilizes
The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits increased marginally last week and the unemployment rate appeared to hold st
QRlabellingdriveshieldsartisans, strengthens J&Ks handicrafteconomy
The digital authentication system, officials said, is designed not only to protect heritage crafts from imitation, but also to enhance market val
Sebis new MF rulebook: Clarity or more clutter?
Sebi's new categorisation circular fixes old problems while handing the industry fresh material for the next round of product clutter
NSE CEO pitches for minimum qualifying criteria for derivatives trading
NSE's managing director and CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan on Thursday made a case for 'minimum qualifying criteria' for those participating in derivati
Sebi mandates market intermediaries to disclose registration details on social media from May 1
Sebi has directed all regulated entities and their agents to display registered names and registration numbers on social media platforms. The mov
After his Abode is attached, Anil Ambani lands in ED office for questioning in PMLA case
The ED has provisionally attached Abode in Mumbais Pali Hill, valued at 3,716.83 cr, as part of an ongoing money laundering probe tied to alleged
Eugia Pharma gets USFDA nod for Everolimus tablets
The approved drug is a therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug
TN CM Stalin lays foundation stone for a 931-crore ADATA unit for DRAM memory modules
The company will manufacture DRAM memory modules and flash drives at the facility
Standard Chartered Securities bets on consumption to boost the economy
The measures taken by the government and RBI together will leave about 6 lakh crore in the hands of consumers, says Gaurav J Dua, ED & CIO, Stand
Sebi Working Groups submit agri derivatives review reports to chairman
Working groups constituted by Sebi to review the delivery and settlement framework and existing regulatory norms in the agricultural commodity de
Gold in structural repricing phase, could hit $6,000 in 12 months: Report
Gold's long-term outlook is bullish, with prices potentially reaching $5,000 per ounce by early 2026, according to MOFSL. Global de-dollarisation
US Stocks Today US stock futures muted as Nvidia's blockbuster results fall flat
U.S. stock index futures were flat on Thursday as Nvidia's stellar earnings garnered a tepid reception from investors and downbeat results from s
No extra charge on flight ticket cancellations within 48 hrs: DGCA
New Delhi: Passengers can now cancel or change air tickets without paying additional charge within 48 hours of making the bookings subject to cer
Spice markets turn divergent: Chilli supply tightens, turmeric eases, ginger faces heat from China
India, the worlds largest chilli producer, is experiencing a 3540% production decline this season due to reduced acreage and weather variability
CBI said in a statement that it has registered a second case against Reliance Communications based on a complaint from Bank of Baroda for cheatin
Nifty holds ground near 25,500 as bears and bulls battle to a draw on F&O expiry day
The Sensex closed at 82,248.61, down 27.46 points (0.03%), while the Nifty 50 rose 14.05 points (0.06%) to settle at 25,496.55
Mutual funds will now be permitted to offer both value and contra mutual funds as long as the scheme portfolio overlap between the two schemes is
Stock market: Which are top 10 gainers and losers on NSE & BSE today? Check list
Now there is a new 48-hour free cancellation window for air tickets
New Civil Aviation Requirements introduce Look-in option and strict refund timelines to address passenger grievances
US slaps 126% duty on solar imports, Indian manufacturers shrug it off
SEZ policy changes and domestic demand seen easing pressure from proposed US tariffs on solar exports
Gold price today: Yellow metal slips; check 24K, 22K city-wise rates
Gold prices dipped in India's futures market on Thursday, influenced by a slump in spot demand and weak global cues, despite a rise in New York f
PETRONET MHB sets up water disinfection plant at NITK campus
The plant will treat raw water pumped from tube wells and open wells in the campus, thereby augmenting the water supply from the Mangaluru City C
Govt mandates sale of E20 petrol with minimum RON 95 from 1 April: What it means for your vehicle
The requirement for a minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 95 is specifically designed to safeguard engine health.
PM Modi to inaugurate Microns ATMP plant in Gujarat on Feb 28
The 22,516-crore plant near Ahmedabad to generate 5,000 direct jobs and produce high-performance memory chips for global AI applications
Soon people can navigate nearest Aadhaar Centres on Google Maps: UIDAI Chairman
The initiative will help residents identify Aadhaar Centres based on the nature of services offered, like adult enrolment, child enrolment or onl
Luxembourg Finance Minister visits GIFT City
Maps 5-point plan to channel European capital into India
Big relief for flyers: DGCA tweaks ticket refund, cancellation rules
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has revised refund norms, allowing passengers to cancel or modify tickets without extra charges
JSW Motors partners with Tata IIS to build tech talent pipeline
NEW DELHI, Feb 26: JSW Motors on Thursday said it has partnered with the Tata Indian Institute of Skills to establish a structured technical tale
Rupee dips 1 paisa to settle at 90.92 against US dollar
MUMBAI, Feb 26: The rupee slipped 1 paisa to settle at 90.92 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, weighed down by a rise in global cr
DGCA stated that airlines cannot charge extra for name corrections made within 24 hours of booking directly through their website
AI fears shadow optimism at Nasscoms annual tech meet
Amid the networking, the hope that AI would pay off in the long run masked the anxiety at the Nasscom Technology and Leadership Forum 2026.
India's 8th Trade Policy Review at WTO in July
Indias 8th Trade Policy Review at the World Trade Organization is scheduled for July 2026, marking a comprehensive peer review of the countrys tr
Arpita Vinay, CEO of Spark Capital PWM, noted that the rising participation of retail investors in equity markets, shown by consistent mutual fun
How your salary and benefits may change with labour codes and income tax reforms explained
At the heart of this transition is a unified definition of wages under the labour codes - a seemingly simple reform that brings consistency and t
Cargill opens dairy feed plant at Wazirabad, Punjab
The 300 crore plant has production capacity of 4 lakh tonne per annum; To add over 1,000 jobs
Perplexity unveils Perplexity Computer, expanding AI from answers to autonomous work
Perplexitys new offering could expand its AIs role from an answer engine to a comprehensive productivity platform
Milma unveils protein rich dietary supplement, coffee based milkshakes
Chinchurani said the launch of Nutrilevel is a vital step by Milma, as diabetic patients can also consume the protein-rich health supplement
Nvidia sees 94% surge in Q1 sales: Chipmaker reports strong AI-driven growth
Asia's ethanol targets and recent developments
More countries in the Asia Pacific region are adopting ethanol blending with gasoline as they try to cut reliance on imported fuel and achieve ca
'Fruitful discussions to expand trade ties': Piyush Goyal meets US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick
Omnitech Engineering IPO subscribed 11% so far on day 2
The IPO, which opened for subscription on February 25, will close on February 27. The company has fixed a price band of 216227 per share, valuing
Government makes sale of E20 petrol with minimum RON 95 mandatory from April 1; what it means
In a notification issued on February 17, the oil ministry has said that oil marketing companies must supply ethanol-mixed motor spirit (petrol) c
IOB officers defer March 2 strike after conciliation meet
Bipartite talks to be taken up by March 10
India holds line on Russian oil with Trumps tariffs in question
Indian refiners are scaling back purchases of Russian crude as a US Supreme Court decision throws a key trade agreement into doubt. The proposed
Piyush Goyal meets US Comm Secretary Lutnick, discusses trade
A highly productive lunch ... so many areas of cooperation for our two nations!, ambassador Sergio Gor said in the post, with a picture of himsel
Gains fade as bears take hold: Sensex slips 225 points by midday
The broader market breadth on BSE turned negative, with 2,073 stocks declining against 1,897 advancing and 202 remaining unchanged out of 4,172 s
Eligible manufacturer-importers to get duty deferment facility from March
Revenue department to roll out 30-day customs duty deferral for eligible manufacturer-importers from next month to boost liquidity and manufactur
SEBI broadens rules for $384 billion stock funds to add gold
Under SEBIs revised rules, stock funds can invest up to 35% of their assets in gold and silver instruments, as well as in units of infrastructure
With new data sources and process upgrades, new GDP data set to capture the economy more accurately
The new series of national accounts to be released on Friday is the culmination of a wide consultative process, spanning multiple sub-committees
Chola Fin denies Vellayan Subbiah exit report, stock slides 2%
In a statement issued through the company, the office of Vellayan Subbiah confirmed that he continues to serve as Executive Chairman under a duly
The ePlane Company opens 60,000 sq ft eVTOL facility at IIT Madras
The centre will serve as the engineering hub for its passenger, cargo and relief electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft
Gold futures drop 539 to 1,60,606/10g
Analysts attributed the fall in gold prices to weak global cues
Ashwini Vaishnaw urges platforms to share revenue fairly with news publishers
At the DNPA Conclave 2026, he flagged deepfakes and synthetic content, urging platforms to take responsibility and ensure consent for AI-generate
Cyprus-based Ellinas Finance to be first overseas equity admitted on NSE IX at GIFT City
The Ellinas Finance listing is being positioned as a test case for such cross-border capital flows through Indias IFSC
Heads must roll: SC bans NCERT book over chapter on judiciary corruption
CJI Surya Kant orders seizure of copies, digital takedown; issues show cause notices to NCERT director, school education secretary; calls crimina
Dhurandhar and Border 2 have revitalized box office performance in tier-two and tier-three towns. Yet challenges remain in consistently providing
Why midscale is the sweet spot in Indias hotel market
India's hotel expansion is shifting towards midscale hotels, projected to make up 39% of future hotel room supply. The country expects to have 35
Stock Markets Trade Higher in Early Deals on Buying in IT Shares, Fresh Foreign Fund Inflows
The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 303 points to 82,579.16 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up 85.1 points to 25,567.60
NSE plans to invite investment banks to pitch for $2.5 billion IPO
The exchange plans to select advisers by mid-March
CBI brings back Andhra Pradesh fugitive Anil Kumar Reddy Yeddula from UAE
The CBI said over 130 fugitives have been brought back to India in recent years via global coordination
From youth dividend to credit ready: How Indias Yuva Shakti Budget impacts first-time borrowers
India's Union Budget emphasizes youth empowerment and entrepreneurship, recognizing the potential of its young population as a key driver of econ
Demagogue salesman: On Donald Trump and 2026 State of the Union address | The Hindu Editorial
Donald Trump will need more than words to alter the bitter ground realities
Govt to introduce 3-month compliance facilitation scheme for companies from April 15
Under the compliance facilitation scheme, there will be a one-time compliance window for companies to regularise pending filings with reduced con
Angel One shares slip on stock split day; NCD allotment adds to borrowing base
The split, aimed at improving liquidity and retail accessibility of the stock, comes as total market capitalisation stands at 22,271.85 crore
$105 trillion raised through equity and debt issuances in 10 years: SEBI Chief
SEBI chief says enhanced anchor investor norms boosting long-term institutional participation
Bank fraud-linked money-laundering case: RCOMs Anil Ambani appears before ED
Officials in the agency said they will record Anil Ambanis statement under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act
Anil Ambani Appears Before ED In Money Laundering Case
New Delhi, Feb 26: Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani on Thursday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate here for a second round of questio
Blitzer joins bidding war for IPL teams, sources say
The talks value Royal Challengers Bengaluru, last year's IPL champions, at around $1.8 billion
Bank holidays in March 2026: Complete state-wise list with festival datesCheck full schedule
Amazon's $50 billion OpenAI investment may depend on IPO or AGI milestone: Report
OpenAI is laying the groundwork for an IPO that could value the company at up to $1 trillion, Reuters reported last year
Gold and silver price prediction: Gold prices are exhibiting a bullish bias, while silver prices face resistance, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head -
Can your NPS pay hospital bills? ICICI Pru tests a new model
ICICI Prudential launches NPS Swasthya Equity Plus under PFRDAs sandbox, blending retirement savings with healthcare liquidity and high equity ex
Sensex, Nifty open higher on Nvidia boost; IT leads gains, power stocks drag
The positive opening follows Nvidia reporting fourth-quarter revenue of $68.13 billion, beating analyst forecasts, and guiding for $78 billion in
Indias manufacturing subsidies draw fire from US, China
At the heart of it is Indias production-linked incentive scheme, which was introduced by the Modi government in 2020 to boost domestic manufactur
