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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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rupee rises 6 paise to 90.85 against U.S. dollar in early trade
A positive start to the session at the domestic equity markets lent further support to the local unit
Why your retirement target isnt as impossible as it looks
A simple retirement formula may tell you the target. Step-up investing shows you how to reach it, without feeling crushed by multi-crore numbers.
Nvidia smashes forecasts with record quarter as AI boom rolls on
Nvidia designs the graphics processing units (GPUs) that have become the backbone of the global artificial intelligence boom
NALCO launches new IA91 grade aluminium alloy ingot
NALCO introduces IA91 grade aluminium alloy ingot, a high-performance solution for advanced casting applications in various industries
Entry-level luxury car: Is the prestige worth the financial burden?
Dreaming of that premium German car? Before you sign the dotted line, discover the hidden financial realities beyond the showroom floor.
India cancels up to 75,000 tonnes of soybean oil imports as global prices rally
Industry executives said buyers exited earlier contracts signed at $1,080$1,100 per tonne after prices climbed to about $1,140$1,147.50, locking
Indias legacy brokers bank on leveraged trading to claw back lost ground
Bank-backed brokers are doubling down on margin trading facility, which allows investors to buy shares by paying only a part of the total value u
US shares, undisclosed dividend: is BMA penalty inevitable?
An Indian investor disclosed foreign shares but not the associated dividend income, assuming it was taxed in the US. The 20 lakh threshold for pe
US slaps solar tariffs, Indian module makers unfazed
Imposing a 126% duty on Indian solar imports by the US has led to declines in solar stocks. Companies like Waaree Energies assert they can adapt
How money moved out of BookMyForex cards as customers scrambled for answers
Customers slept while their money was spent in Brazil. BookMyForex cards saw balances drained overnight. Users are miffed about the lack of accou
IT stock dip an over-reaction, says ITC Sanjiv Puri
The computer to cigarette conglomerates tech business, ITC Infotech, was5% of the ITC group revenue as of H1FY2025, going by data on stock screen
Demagogue salesman: On Donald Trump and 2026 State of the Union address
Donald Trump will need more than words to alter the bitter ground realities
EV exports can scale production, improve cost curves: FICCI-Yes Bank report
The report stresses aligning with international safety and sustainability standards, enhancing infrastructure, and leveraging policy support
India sustains 77.5% growth; Bengal should position itself as a maritime state: Sanyal
Speaking at the MCCI special session on Indias Growth Story Navigating Global Challenges, he emphasised that sequential growth with stability is
Indias office real estate transformation: Inside the Table Space strategy for GCC success
Global Capability Centres are reshaping India's commercial property market, with around 1,800 GCCs projected to reach a $9 billion valuation by 2
PM Modi and Netanyahu discuss key issues to strengthen India-Israel ties
The leaders discussed boosting bilateral ties in areas such as technology, agriculture, water management, talent partnership, defence, and cybers
Regulatory science-based standards to shape spice trade
Global trade data presented at the session showed the spice market at $2022 billion with a projected growth rate of 6 to 7.5 per cent
Private sector Net Profit up 5.2% in Q3FY26: RBI Data
The improvement in PAT came on top of 10% increase in sales revenue coming in at 19.4 lakh crore of the over 3,100 companies of which RBI analyse
Farmer leaders raise US trade deal issue with CACP at consultation meet
Say unregulated zero duty import of American farm produce will crash domestic prices
Inverted GST drags downstream man-made fibre industry
Global geopolitical tensions and fast evolving US duty structure rattle export markets
UDAN scheme hits 9-year low in new airport addition; only 4 operationalized this fiscal year
India's ambitious regional air connectivity project, UDAN, sees its slowest pace of airport additions since its 2016 launch. Airport additions un
SC classifies Sharbat Rooh Afza as a fruit drink, to be taxed accordingly
During the period under question, the company paid VAT at the rate of 4 per cent treating the product as Fruit Drink or Processed Fruit
Indian exporters report rise in US enquiries after court verdict on tariffs
Hopeful that demand will be restored to pre-tariff levels but cautious about the possibilit of tariffs under other heads
West Asian airlines step up cargo focus, Emirates to add freighter flights to India
West Asian Airlines, led by Emirates, expand cargo services to India to enhance trade opportunities and meet growing demand.
TCS not afraid of AI, fine with revenue cannibalisation as well: CEO Krithivasan
South Central Railway launches Rail Parcel App
The app will enable door-to-door parcel booking and delivery services for customers sending parcels on trains
Embraer targets accelerated India production timeline; Sees demand for 500 regional jets
Brazilian aircraft maker explores local assembly of the E175 regional jet in partnership with Adani Group
India will not intervene on behalf of solar module exporters after 126% US levy, says top official
The US announced a preliminary countervailing duty of 125.87% on imports of certain Indian solar equipment, alleging that the products are unfair
Road construction to moderate through FY27 as subdued project awards squeeze order book: Icra
Road construction is likely to slow over the next two fiscal years as weak project awards shrink developers order books and weigh on execution, r
IndiaEurope cargo links to take off as Kempegowda International Airport, Frankfurt Airport tie up
The aim of the MoU is to improve visibility, reduce dwell times and ensure predictable service levels for cargo stakeholders
Emirates SkyCargo adds freighter flights ahead of Mumbai airport freighter closure
Emirates SkyCargo will operate five weekly freighters into India as Mumbai international airport gears up for apron rebuild.
Stock markets end marginally higher after volatile day of trading
After a volatile day of trading, the 30-share BSE Sensex ended 50.15 points or 0.06% higher at 82,276.07
Mint Explainer: Are Indias IT giants actually ready for AI?
While industry leaders remain optimistic, a dearth of large AI deals and a $45-billion market cap loss in 2026 reflect deep uncertainty over how
Will India roll back sugar export permit after production pruned?
As the government has allowed export of 2 mt of sugar, ISMA has now predicted 0.7 mt could be shipped this season, allowing the country to have 5
Rupee dips 1 paisa to settle at 90.96 against U.S. dollar
At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 90.94 against the greenback and traded in a narrow range through the session before settli
OTT rules justified under telecom law on national security grounds: Scindia
The department of telecommunications (DoT) has notified rules which require apps such as Whatsapp, Telegram, and Signal, to log out users who do
I never paid for a flight ticket in past 10 years: Ashish Lath, CEO, SaveSage
In the past 10 years, Ashish Lath took 400 flights without spending any money, which includes around 80 international ones. He stayed in hotels f
Scindia Calls BSNL Directors Visit Demands Absurd, Shocking, Says Show-Cause Notice Issued
New Delhi, Feb 25: Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday slammed the absurd and shocking demands and arrangements linked to a
Radhika Gupta's advice on which investment strategy to avoid: The most expensive fund is
Radhika Gupta is popular among Indian investors for her easily understood investment tips and advice, stock market fundas, and investment explain
This transition is supported by a 77,000 crore package designed to build a national fleet and enhance Indias standing as a maritime power, Sanyal
Tata Power JV electrifies homes of most remote tribal communities in Southern Odisha
A total of 274 PVTG habitations covering 2,288 households have now been electrified across Malkangiri, Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam and Kandhamal d
Maruti Suzuki Gujarat rail project becomes worlds first under Verra carbon standard
By shifting vehicle dispatches from road to rail between FY24 and FY33, the company expects to generate around 1.7 lakh carbon credits after inde
Boost for generics as Delhi High Court says expired patents can still be cancelled
The ruling allows generic drugmakers to challenge the original legality of expired patents, potentially shielding them from past damage claims an
BMC Budget LIVE: All eyes on Mumbai civic body budget today
This is the first time in four years, after the elections, that the budget is being presented
India to strongly defend PLI schemes at WTO panel set up on Chinas complaint
Auto and renewable manufacturing incentives comply fully with global trade rules, says official
India's support measures in auto, renewable energy sectors fully compliant with WTO norms: Official
Following a request by China, the WTO dispute settlement body announced the setting up of a panel to hear the case
Rupee rises 6 paise to 90.89 against U.S. dollar in early trade
Foreign Institutional Investors offloaded equities worth 102.53 crore, according to exchange data
Are REITs emerging as the new alternative to mutual funds?
REITs offer investors a unique balance between stock market transparency, steady rental income, and participation in Indias evolving urban growth
An economic trajectory marked by resilience and challenges
Tamil Nadu has done well on both the economic and social development fronts.
Chasing 12% equity returns? It may be the wrong goal
Historical averages may suggest 12% equity returns, but investor behaviour, time horizon and savings discipline play a far bigger role in real-wo
Stock markets rebound in early trade, Nifty climbs to 25,581.70 level
From the Sensex pack, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Power Grid and InterGlobe Aviation were the biggest gainers
The new economics of fitness: How rising incomes are reshaping wellness spending
As incomes rise, so does spending on gyms, gadgets and supplements. Young professionals now allocate up to 25% of their pay to fitnessblurring th
Meta, AMD agree to major AI chips deal
Meta has reached an agreement to purchase millions of powerful AI chips from processor manufacturer AMD
The evolving nature of trade agreements
U.S. President Donald Trumps trade agreements create a new category within established international trade agreements. The fact, however, that th
New Dedicated Freight Corridor from Dankuni to Surat to boost MP logistics, exports
Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted railway projects worth Rs 48,000 crore sanctioned during Prime Minister Narendra Modis third term that directly conn
Centre approves gram, mustard and lentil procurement under PSS for Rabi 2026
Under the Pulses Self-Reliance Mission, procurement of pigeon pea, black gram and lentils will continue through central agencies until 2030-31 to
India allows 25 lakh tonnes wheat exports to stabilise domestic prices
An additional 5 LMT of wheat flour and related products has also been allowed.
Returning to India? What happens to your US assets and will?
Under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, assets acquired while you were a non-resident can continue to be held, transferred or reinvested
Indias instant loan boom spawns a new breed of micro-settlement platforms
The explosion of small-ticket, instant credit after 2020 has triggered a surge in delinquencies, especially in unsecured personal loans and buy n
IDFC First fraud: What does the 590-crore scam mean for the bank?
Mint examines the financial fallout, potential regulatory action, and what the IDFC First Bank fraud means for depositor confidence.
Kalyani Group firms settle with SEBI over alleged misuse, diversion of funds
AIs positives outweigh human and climate impact: NASSCOM
On worries regarding the climate impact of data centres, NASSCOM said that the improvement in human conditions as an outcome of AI outweighs the
IDFC First Bank pays 583 crore to Haryana govt. departments to settle bank fraud
Issue raises concerns around governance and branch-level controls, says Nomura
Sell-off in IT stocks drag down indices by over 1%
Sensex falls 1,069 points, Nifty-50 sheds 288 points as IT stocks melt
Trai paves way for over 2 trillion spectrum auction, cuts reserve price
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has recommended up to a 20-30% reduction in reserve price for the spectrum compared to the previ
India-Israel kick off formal negotiations for FTA ahead of PMs Tel Aviv visit
The current round of negotiations in New Delhi, which commenced on February 23, 2026, is scheduled to conclude on February 26
