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Informal sector jobs hold steady in September quarter, digital use rises
M&A activity robust, value jumps 37% in first 9 months
Indian companies are actively engaged in mergers and acquisitions. Deal values rose significantly in the first nine months of 2025. This surge hi
EPFO sets up panel for cadre restructuring
To address the current challenges within its organizational setup, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has assembled a four-member committ
ADB approves $400 million for climate-resilient roads in Maharashtra
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $400 million results-based lending program for Maharashtra to develop climate-resilient, low-carbon, an
The finance ministry has urged banks to adopt a strategic approach to bolster the IBC ecosystem for enhanced value and recoveries. State-run bank
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized simplifying processes and making systems user-friendly for easy and transparent governance. She di
Centre halts fresh Jal Jeevan Mission funds until states act on widespread corruption findings
The Centre is tightening its grip on the Jal Jeevan Mission, halting fund releases until states address corruption and irregularities. Following
The new Labour Codes in India are a game changer for workforce welfare. Workers can look forward to improved wages, enhanced social security, and
New labour codes, effective November 21, are projected to inject Rs 75,000 crore into consumption and boost the formal workforce by 15%. Social s
Through mutual funds, local brokers and GIFT City there are several routes to invest in American companies and stock markets. We list out the ke
The Hindu Best Places to Work Awards 2026
The Hindu Best Places to Work Awards are open for enterprises across India. Businesses enrolling in it will not only understand their own Flight
IndoSpace Core acquires six logistics parks worth 3,000 crore
The latest acquisition strengthens the joint venture's position as India's largest operator of stabilised industrial and logistics real estate, t
Chinas soy glut spurs surge in cooking oil exports to India
Beijing has long viewed its dependence on foreign soybeans, which are processed into animal feed and cooking oil, as a vulnerability in a world w
Over 200 Vande Bharat sleeper trains are expected to be rolled out in the coming years as Indian Railways looks to revamp long-distance train tra
Data centre operators likely to invest up to Rs 60,000 crore by FY28: Crisil
Indian data centre players are poised to invest Rs 55,000-60,000 crore by FY2028, doubling capacity to 2.3-2.5 GW. This expansion is driven by di
Exports in positive zone; SEZ surplus can help cut imports, says Piyush Goyal
India's exports have rebounded this month. After a fall in October, November exports are now in positive territory. Sectors like seafood are show
US consumer confidence fell in November to its second-lowest reading since April, driven by concerns over elevated prices, sluggish job gains, an
India races to shield exporters as US tariffs bite: Major scheme guidelines set to be released soon
India is set to issue clearer rules for its key export schemes next week. The Rs 25,060 crore Export Promotion Mission aims to strengthen outboun
Governance must be easy, transparent and facilitative: FM Sitharaman
Sitharaman reviewed the performance of the Regional Directorates and Registrar of Companies. Finance Secretary M Nagaraju chaired a separate revi
Forge long-term partnerships with FPOs, Agri Secy tells hospitality sector
Direct FPOhotel linkages would form a powerful win-win modelboosting farmers incomes while enabling hotels to source premium, chemical-free ingre
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday
Analysts said selling pressure is visible near the 26,000 level, though downside appears limited given strong domestic fundamentals, including a
India, Russia-led EAEU to start talks for trade pact from Wednesday: Piyush Goyal
India and the Eurasian Economic Union will begin trade agreement talks this Wednesday. This move aims to diversify Indian export markets. The agr
Labour codes set to boost consumption by Rs 75,000 crore, says SBI
India's new labour codes are set to boost the economy. Consumption could rise by Rs 75,000 crore. More workers are expected to join the formal se
Trade boost: Exports rebound in November; Goyal says shipments back in 'positive territory'
India's merchandise exports have rebounded into positive territory by November 21, following a sharp decline in October. Commerce Minister Piyush
New codes enable hire-and-fire and permanent temporariness: CITU
Social Security Code sections 109-114 talk about schemes for gig and platform workers without mandatory timelines, defined benefits or allocation
Four labour codes to benefit gig workers, enhance ease of doing business: Piyush Goyal
The new labour codes promote better labour practices, ensure occupational safety for workers, guarantee minimum wages at the national level, and
Tamil Nadu attracts 42,792 crore in new investments: Chief Minister
The State had 62,413 companies before the DMK came to power. Now, there are 79,135 companies, Says MK Stalin
Tata Motors PV launches the All-New Sierra at 11.49 lakh
Automaker eyes 20% market share by 2030backed by new product offerings
India, EU reaffirm ambition to conclude FTA negotiations by next month
India and the EU aim to finalize their free trade agreement by year-end and are committed to a free, open Indo-Pacific. Discussions also covered
Number of unincorporated sector enterprises rose to 7.97 cr, job growth nearly flat
An unincorporated sector enterprise refers to an entity which is not registered under Companies Law
What are sectoral mutual funds? Strategy, concentration risk and overlap explained
Sectoral mutual funds offer targeted investments but can lead to overexposure in familiar stocks. They provide opportunities for high-risk invest
PM to launch Skyroots multiple launch vehicle facility
PM will inaugurate Safran Aircraft Engine Services India and lay the foundation stone for the Safran M88 Rafale engine MRO site
Sebi has proposed raising the limit for simplified duplicate securities documentation from 5 lakh to 10 lakh, introducing a common affidavit-cum-
Maersk to take steps to resume Red Sea transits
Ocean liners have cautiously started transiting from Red Sea after almost two years absence due to Houthi attacks on ships
SEBI orders debenture trustees to ring-fence activities not under its purview
Debenture trustees must move non-SEBI functions into separate business units; proposal was earlier paused by the board
NFRA chief urges companies to adopt long-term viability checks
NFRA Chairperson Nitin Gupta urged corporates to voluntarily adopt a 3-5 year viability assessment, citing recent company insolvencies despite sh
In Gujarat, officials highlighted how strong upper-level winds carried the ash over long distances
US markets today: Wall Street edges up on rate-cut hopes; Nvidia slump caps Nasdaq gains
US stocks saw a mixed performance Tuesday, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones edging higher while the Nasdaq dipped. Softer retail sales and producer
Bessent says there's a 'very good chance' Trump names new Fed chair before Christmas
Bessent, who has been heading the search for a successor to current Chair Jerome Powell, said he still has one interview to go. Bessent says ther
New firms can generate their own power in Telangana
800 MW plant mandate to be given for NTPC; Nod for 10,000 MW pumped storage capacity
Attention pensioners! Submit life certificate by November 30 or miss pension payments
All pensioners in India are required to submit Life Certificate each year on November 30, with the authorised pension disbursing authority in ord
With sharp fall, Rupee is Asias worst performing currency, may slide to 90, say analysts
Navy Chief urges industry, innovators to join push for a fully aatmanirbhar Navy
Tripathi calls Swavlamban a key pillar shaping Indias fully Aatmanirbhar Navy
American shoppers spent less in September. Retail sales saw a small increase. Consumers faced higher prices. Businesses also dealt with rising co
Agri Ministrys third advance estimates peg 27% increase in onion output at 30.78 million tonne
US stocks open mixed as investors assess data, Alphabet shines
Wall Street's main indexes were mixed at the open on Tuesday as investors took stock of a series of delayed economic data to gauge the health of
Early, prolonged rains douse Indias power demand in FY26
Besides, the June to September monsoon season witnessed heavy and widespread rains cooling temperatures thereby leading to lower electricity dema
Zen Technologies emerges single vendor, bags 108 cr contract for tank gunnery simulators
This order proves whats possible when policy protects genuine Indian IP as the reform in procurement systems now support single indigenous vendor
Trade pact imbalance: India to discuss non-tariff measures with Japan
Indias trade deficit has ballooned with Japan and other prominent FTA partners
KKR ropes in Canadian pension fund for investment in Lighthouse Learning
KKR will make the fresh investment predominantly from its Asian Fund IV and other KKR-managed capital
Indias data centre capacity to double in 3 years: Crisil report
The annual revenue of Indias data centre operators is expected to reach 20,000 crore annually by fiscal 2028, stated the report.
Ukraine backs essence of peace framework after Geneva talks, official says
Volodymyr Zelenskiy could visit the United States in the next few days to finalise a deal with President Donald Trump to end Ukraine's war with R
SEBI moots simpler rules for duplicate securities
Proposal raises threshold to 10 lakh, introduces single affidavit-cum-indemnity and formalises company-issued newspaper notices
SCI Semiconductors expressed interest in setting up a GCC in Bengaluru: Industries Minister MB Patil
Samco Holdings has shown interest in investing in Karnatakas renewable energy, ethanol production and battery manufacturing sectors.
NBFCs to lean more on capital market, not bank loans for growth: Avendus Capital
businessline had in October 2024 reported that the RBI had asked NBFCs to source at least 25 per cent of their borrowings from capital market rou
Explained: Why Bitcoin is sliding and why the pain may not be over
Bitcoin's recent steep fall, marked by a $1 trillion market wipeout, is attributed to five key factors identified by Deutsche Bank. These include
From breakthrough to uncertainty, the evolving story of J&Ks lithium discovery
Two years on, however, uncertainty hangs over the extraction prospects, with Union Minister G Kishan Reddy telling reporters in Jammu on Monday t
Some of our shipyards are on track to secure 100 per cent indigenous content within this decade, he said at Samudra Utkarsh shipbuilding conferen
Landlocked states to receive focused support under export promotion mission: Goyal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced a Rs 25,060 crore export promotion mission to boost competitiveness, especially for landlocked states. T
AgriVijay announces investor exits with 400% returns following 105% YoY growth
Exit follows AgriVijays onboarding of two new investors
Inordinate delay in insolvency resolution continues to plague IBC efficiency
Procedural complexities, judicial bottlenecks and regulatory hurdles continue to slow resolutions, challenging the goal of timely completion, say
SIB has launched SIB Power CONSOL, a new loan product aimed at simplifying debt management through lower interest rates and single EMI payments.
Eris Lifesciences to pick up remining 30 per cent in Swiss Parenterals for 423 crore
In a development that comes more than a year after it picked up stake in Swiss Parenterals, the board of Eris Lifesciences approved the latest tr
Robotics start-up Xlogic Labs set to raise $5 million in new funding round
The proceeds from the new round will be used to further operationalise and expand the companys fabrication services
Bharti Airtel promoter to sell Rs 7,200 crore stake via block deal
Bharti Airtel's promoter entity, Indian Continent Investment Ltd (ICIL), is set to offload approximately 3.43 crore shares, representing 0.56% of
10 midcap stocks see rising insurance shareholding in Q2FY26
Insurance companies increased their shareholding in several NSE midcap firms between the June and September 2025 quarters, signalling stronger co
Adani Enterprises has launched its 24,930-crore rights issue, offering shares at a 23% discount, with proceeds earmarked for major infrastructure
MAHE marks chancellor Ramdas Pais 90th birthday with commemorative postal cover
The tribute also highlighted the foundation laid by TMA Pai, whose goals of eradicating ill health, illiteracy, and poverty formed the bedrock of
Horticulture production up 4% to 369.05 mn tonne in 2024-25
India's horticulture output saw a 4 percent rise to 369.05 million tonne in the crop year ending June 2025. This growth was driven by increased p
Led by PSU banks, large-ticket personal loans grow over 37% in value in Q2: report
CRIF High Mark's latest report How India Lends - shows a stable retail credit cycle in India, with strong demand for home, auto, and gold loans.
Banana Boom: Maharashtra farmers expand acreage as India eyes bigger global market
Farmers in the western Indian State are rapidly shifting acreage as it becomes a hub for the fruit
Lithium prices poised to gain on Chinese curbs, robust demand for EVs
Currently, prices are ruling near 14-month high after a strong uptrend in September quarter
Reliance Industries, Hero MotoCorp among 9 stocks that hit 52-week highs; gains up to 21% in a month
According to analysts, the luxury goods market in India is expected to rise significantly from USD 7.7 billion in 2023 to USD 12 billion (more th
OmniScience Capital has entered the PMS space with 22 scientifically driven strategies and aims to scale AUM to Rs 250 crore in year one and Rs 1
Sensex plunges over 300 points as market skids for third straight session
Despite opening higherSensex at 85,008.93 and Nifty at 25,998.50the indices struggled to sustain gains as selling pressure intensified near key r
Alibaba's September quarter saw a revenue surge, exceeding expectations, driven by its popular new AI app, Qwen, which garnered over 10 million d
Indian economy to cross $4 trillion in FY26: Nageswaran
India currently is the fifth largest economy in the world with a GDP of around $3.9 trillion
Growws margins have surged toward 60% as its fixed-cost model funnels revenue growth directly to profits, says CFO Ishan Bansal. With new busines
Govt asks NPS subscribers to apply for new Unified Pension Scheme by Nov 30 as final window opens
Central Government employees and NPS subscribers have until November 30, 2025, to opt for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). This optional, define
Gujarat's fish economy booms with rising output and record exports
With Indias longest 2,340 km coastline, Gujarat has strengthened its position as the countrys second-largest marine fish producer, achieving an a
Inside Emirates $5-billion cabin makeover programme
As supply chain delays force airlines to fly older jets longer, Emirates is undertaking the worlds largest aircraft retrofit mission
