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Mint explainer: What really went haywire at IndiGo?
IndiGo says crew shortages due to new duty-time rules, technical breakdowns at key airports, and heavy winter congestion have precipitated the cr
Organic food exports from India faced decline due challenging macro-economic factors
In FY25, 368155.04 million tonnes (mt) MT of organic food was exported, which was valued at $665.97 million compared to 261029 mt MT (valued at $
IndiGo flight disruption persists, over 350 flights cancelled
Shortage of pilots prompts CEOs call for staff support
Government asks IndiGo to submit staggered pilot hiring plan
We will burn the planet expanding AI with the current technology, says NTT Datas Khan
Tanvir Khan, Executive Vice President of NTT Data in India, said AI projections are not possible by the laws of physics and a fundamentally diffe
Indian businesses have ample opportunity in Russia if only they take a leap of faith: Goyal
The Commerce Minister highlights Indias large working age population, saying that the young, hard-working, talented, skilled men and women of Ind
EU poised to curb rice imports from India, other Asian nations
EU council and Parliament concur to use safeguard mechanism against imports via tariff rate quota
BEML secures 157 cr order for rail grinding machines
The high-performance machines are designed to reduce maintenance downtime, increase asset lifecycle, and contribute to more efficient rail operat
NDDB plans solar-powered dairy in Kargil to supply fresh milk to Indian Army units
Set to process 10,000 liters of milk per day, this facility will support the Armys daily requirement of 20,000 liters and involve around 1,500 lo
Auto industry, ethanol makers agree on continuation of 20% blending for now
Auto industry, the government, and other stakeholders believe that flex fuel vehicles are the way forward: Vikram Gulati, country head and Execut
Amazon sets 2030 AI push with $12.7 billion India bet
Amazon also announced a major education initiative aimed at expanding AI literacy and career awareness to 4 million government-school students by
Together, as one team, we will overcome this challenge and emerge even stronger, says Elbers
Fitch ups Indias growth forecast to 7.4%
Lists private consumer spending as the main growth driver, supported by strong real income dynamics, increased consumer sentiment and the impact
Diesel consumption hits six-month high driven by GST rate cuts, higher industrial offtake
Diesel consumption rose 12 per cent m-o-m and 4.7 per cent y-o-y, reaching its highest level since May 2025
Rupee rises 19 paise to close at 89.96 against U.S. dollar
The Rupee rebounded from its all-time low levels supported by weak U.S. dollar index
IndiGo hits turbulence as pilot shortage grounds over 300 flights on Thursday
Major airports such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad were hit, leaving thousands of passengers stranded.
States free to float clean energy tenders even as 50GW lies unused with Centre
Despite current surplus capacity, the government expects long-term demand growthdriven partly by rising digital infrastructureto make clean energ
Stock markets bounce back after four days of decline; Sensex climbs 158 points
Sensex and Nifty rebounded on buying in tech and IT shares
Healthsecurity seNationalsecurity:Why doesCentrewant to levycesson tobacco?
The Bill proposes to levycesson machines installed, or other processes undertaken in the manufacture of pan masala to fund Indias health and nati
India seeks bigger slice of China's expanding tea market at buyer-seller meet
India is actively promoting its tea exports to China, highlighting the growing popularity of varieties like Darjeeling and Masala tea. The nation
Vidarbha farmer boosts earnings by grinding turmeric at customers doorstep
Shivaji Kurhe cultivates turmeric, transports it to neighbourhoods and grinds it fresh on-the-spot using a machine fitted to his vehicle
Health, National Security Cess not on essential commodities, revenues to be shared with States: FM
In addition to 40% GST, Health and National Security Cess will be levied on production capacity of pan masala units, said Ms. Sitharaman
Digital NBFCs sanctioned loans amounting to 97,381 crore in H1 FY26: Report
Digital loans accounted for 19% of the sanction value and 80% of the sanction volume
India cuts Russian oil imports by 38% in October 2025, sharpest fall so far
Russia still accounts for about 32% of Indias total oil imports by value and volume
IndiGo cancels over 300 flights at Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, other airports
At least 95 flights were cancelled at the Delhi airport, 85 at the Mumbai airport, 70 at Hyderabad and 50 at Bangalore. Besides, there were cance
India media & entertainment industry to hit $47 billion by 2029, driven by digital boom
Internet advertising, OTT streaming, mobile gaming, and AI-powered creator economy are fuelling growth at almost twice the global rate.
Can a packed calendar of mega star releases in 2026 deliver the turnaround theatres are waiting for?
Trade experts say a powerhouse line-up of Shah Rukh, Salman, Ranbir, Vijay and more in 2026 could revive audience excitement and stabilize box-of
India targets 6080 GW renewable energy from C&I developers by 2030
Indias solar module capacity is now near 140 GW, while initiatives under the PLI scheme and green hydrogen funding aim to build a robust long-ter
Ayekart launches AI-enabled Aantriva platform to streamline Indias agri-food value chain
Aantriva uses weather, price, GIS and policy data to deliver predictive insights on crop intelligence, price discovery and weather trends.
Suzlon to start three new AI-enabled smart blade factories
The expansion will take Suzlons nationwide manufacturing footprint to 20 facilities
Odisha Government terminates empanelment of IT firm involved in recruitment scam
The Tier-1 empanelment of Silicon Tech Lab was terminated for violation of multiple material clauses of its service agreement
Why 2025s market surprises make diversification more crucial than ever
Despite golds stellar run and equities late-year recovery, 2025 shows why chasing performance can hurt investors. A diversified, style-balanced p
Goods train derails at Panvel near Mumbai; railway traffic hit
Due to the derailment, the movement of trains on the Mumbai-Goa and Mumbai-Panvel-Karjat routes was affected
Mumbais Worli houses 40% of Indias entire ultra-luxury apartment market: Report
More than thirty ultra-luxury homes sold for 5,500 crore in two years
WMO signals weak La Nia likely to shape global weather into 2026
Australias BoM confirms La Nia has emerged and weakening IOD matches global model projections
3.5X growth in first-ever seaweed farming in Puducherry
Done under the guidance of the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), it is part of a one-year project
Pilot associations raise questions on IndiGos manpower planning, DGCA oversight
Associations say the airline failed to plan for new duty-time norms, triggering three days of cancellations
Pent up demand, GST rate cut helps diesel consumption hit second-highest level in November
According to the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell, Indias diesel consumption rose to a six-month high at 8.55 million tonnes provisionally, a
Fitch ups India's FY'26 GDP growth forecast to 7.4% on better consumer spending, GST reforms
Fitch said GDP growth accelerated further in the July-September quarter to 8.2 per cent, from 7.8 per cent in the April-June quarter
Bond investors voice unease over potential Hassett-led rate cuts
Bond investors have raised concerns that Kevin Hassett, a leading contender to replace Jerome Powell, may push for aggressive rate cuts aligned w
IndiGo cancels 175 flights as pilot shortage crisis enters day three
The disruptions have left thousands of travellers stranded for three days now
Prasar Bharati Board Chairman Navneet Sehgal resigns
Sehgal was appointed the chief of Indias public service broadcaster on March 16, 2024, for a three-year term, after hesuperannuated from the Civi
Gold futures fall, silver gains as weak US data spurs caution
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for December delivery fell by 88, or 0.07 per cent
Japan's 30-year bond yields rise to record as auction tests demand
Japanese government bonds saw record-high yields on 30-year debt, reaching 3.445%, amid plans for massive stimulus. Despite concerns over rising
Market poised for consolidation through December as FIIs go quiet, says Sunil Subramaniam
Market expert Sunil Subramaniam anticipates a quiet December for equities. He believes a significant recovery is unlikely this month, with a posi
IndiGo's prolonged, unorthodox lean manpower strategy caused current disruption: Pilots' body FIP
On December 3, only 19.7 per cent IndiGo flights arrived and departed on time from six major airports, according to the Civil Aviation Ministry w
India bonds dip as sliding rupee, policy unease bite
Indian government bonds are experiencing a downturn, with yields climbing as the rupee weakens and policy uncertainty looms. Despite robust econo
Bitcoin, Ethereum rally to two-week highs as strong Fed rate-cut expectations lift risk sentiment
Bitcoin and Ethereum climbed to two-week highs as strong expectations of a Fed rate cut boosted risk sentiment. BTC hovered near $93,400 while ET
Brookfield India REIT lines up debut bond issue in December
The inaugural bond issuance, set to raise 3,500 crore, will support Brookfields acquisition of a significant office campus in Bengaluru
Gold hovered near Rs 1.30 lakh as traders awaited next weeks U.S. Fed meeting, with expectations of a rate cut keeping global prices firm above $
Rupee sinks to 90.41 vs USD; economy continues to power on: Piyush Goyal
Big techs AI push and M&A revival set to drive surge in investment-grade debt issuance in 2026
Investment-grade debt issuance is set to surge in 2026 as Big Tech accelerates AI infrastructure spending and M&A activity rebounds. Top U.S. tec
MrBeast's CEO hints at IPO, wants fans to be 'owners'
MrBeast, the YouTube sensation with a whopping 450 million subscribers, could be heading for an Initial Public Offering (IPO).
NephroPlus IPO: Indias 99th mainboard issue of 2025 opens soon
Nephrocare Health Services, the company behind the NephroPlus brand, will launch its initial public offering (IPO) on December 10.
Corona Remedies IPO opens next week: GMP among 10 things to know before subscription
Corona Remedies is launching its Rs 655 crore IPO next week. The Gujarat-based pharmaceutical firm is offering 100% of its shares. The grey marke
33 Indigo flights likely to be cancelled from Hyderabad
The RGAI in a statement on Wednesday said some IndiGo flights at the airport have been impacted due to airline-related technology and operational
Rupees slide raises inflation risk, clouds rate cut hopes. Whats next for rate-sensitive sectors?
The rupees drop past 90 per dollar has shaken markets and dragged equities lower, with rate-sensitive sectors hit hardest. Despite strong GDP gro
JPMorgans Rajiv Batra says PSU banks remain a top tactical bet despite recent volatility, with strong credit growth, tech upgrades, and policy su
Trumps Fed choice intensifies pressure on Treasury Secretary Bessent
President Donald Trump is intensely focused on lowering interest rates. He has tasked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent with finding a new Federal
Vidya Wires IPO Day 2: GMP trends, strong subscription. Should you apply?
Vidya Wires IPO: In the grey market, the IPO is quoting a 5 premium about 9.6% above the upper price band suggesting a possible listing near 57
Aequs IPO Day 2: GMP suggest 37% listing upside, heavy demand. Is it worth applying?
Aequs IPO saw strong Day 1 demand, getting subscribed 3.42 times, with retail bids soaring past 11 times. The grey market premium suggests a 37%
Crude oil futures rise as Ukraine continues attacks on Russian oil infrastructure
At 9.57 am on Thursday, February Brent oil futures were at $62.92, up by 0.40% and January crude oil futures on WTI were at $59.26, up by 0.53%
Indian rupee in freefall, hits new all-time low of $90.43/dollar
The Indian rupee hit another record low on December 4, opening at 90.43 against the US dollar. The fall extends a sharp depreciation streak after
Bengaluru airport says 73 IndiGo flights cancelled on Dec. 4
Meta hires Apple design chief to lead new creative studio
Alan Dye, Apple's top design executive and head of its user interface team since 2015, is leaving the tech giant to join Meta.
After another day of deluge, more showers likely for TN and Puducherry
Puducherry led the rainfall charts on Wednesday with 23 cm, followed closely by Chennai with 22 cm
15 IPOs to track in 8 days. GMPs hint at up to 41% listing gains for investors
A surge of 15 IPOs is capturing investor attention, with some already seeing strong subscription. Grey market premiums indicate potential listing
Apple's longtime design executive Alan Dye to join Meta
Alan Dyes departure adds to a string of senior exits at Apple in recent months, including longtime Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams and AI c
The way it's going, will Rupee breach the 100 mark sooner or later?
India's rupee has fallen to a record low against the dollar, raising concerns about a potential slide to 100. This depreciation is driven by weak
Pine Labs shares in focus as fintech posts first quarterly profit since listing
Pine Labs shares: Pine Labs returned to profit in Q2FY26 with 6 crore in net earnings its strongest performance yet and a turnaround from last y
India says IMFs C rating on national accounts data due to old base year
FM Sitharaman tells Lok Sabha that the rank was because of data collection methodologies and an outdated base of 2011-12
Vodafone Idea among five stocks flashing bullish signals
Represented by a long white (or green) candlestick with no upper shadow and a small or nonexistent lower shadow, it signals strong buying pressur
Sensex slips 100 pts, Nifty below 26,000 amid heavy FPI selling, weak rupee
Indian stocks opened lower on Thursday, extending a losing streak to a fifth session as foreign investors resumed heavy selling and the rupee hit
Meesho IPO, Aequs IPO, Vidya Wires IPO enters Day 2 LIVE Updates: Check IPO details, issue size, price band, offer price, anchor portion, subscri
ICICI Bank, Swiggy and six others show bullish RSI upswing
RSI trending up indicates that the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is rising, suggesting strengthening momentum in the stocks price.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to introduce the Health Security National Security Cess Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha to fund nat
Stock market today: Nifty50 opens below 26,000; BSE Sensex down around 100 points
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, opened in red on Thursday. While Nifty50 was below 26,000, BSE Sense
Foreigners net buyers of Japanese stocks as bets of Fed rate cut ease tech valuation worries
Foreign investors showed strong interest in Japanese stocks and bonds. They purchased technology and banking shares, anticipating Federal Reserve
Biocon shares in focus ahead of board meeting, fundraising plans
Biocon shares: Biocons Board will meet on Saturday, December 6, 2025, to decide on key proposals that could shape its growth and shareholder valu
DMI Alternatives debuts private credit fund, hires Omers alumnus
Private credit activity is surging in India, with S&P Global describing the market as coming of age in a recent report, driven by lower borrowing
Northern Arc Capital expects its return on assets (ROA) to rise to 3.73.8% over the next two years, driven by stronger NIMs from its expanding re
Rupee opens at fresh low, sinks to 90.41 vs USD on heavy outflows
The Indian rupee has reached a new low, trading below 90 against the US dollar. This marks a significant slide for the currency. Foreign investor
Mint Explainer | New RBI digital banking rules kick in 2026heres what it means
The central banks new framework tightens approvals, raises compliance standards and reshapes how banks deliver digital services to millions of us
Market near oversold zone: Will Nifty rebound or slide another 400 points? Rohit Srivastava explains
Technical analyst Rohit Srivastava says Nifty is oversold and sitting on a crucial support at 25,900, with Bank Nifty near 59,100. A close below
Stock benchmarks seen opening flat as foreign outflows, weakening rupee weigh
Foreign portfolio investors sold shares worth 3,207 crore on Wednesday, according to provisional data, in their fifth consecutive session of sell
InterGlobe Aviation shares in focus as DGCA launches probe into major service disruptions
IndiGo faces a DGCA probe over widespread flight disruptions, with over 200 cancellations and hundreds of delays impacting passengers. The airlin
NHPC shares in focus as unit 2 of 2,000-MW Subansiri project goes live
NHPC shares are poised for investor attention after Unit 2 of its 2,000-MW Subansiri project successfully synchronized with the grid on December
Salesforce beats on earnings, issues better-than-expected revenue forecast
Salesforce said its Agentforce artificial intelligence business is generating over $500 million in annualized revenue. Salesforce beats on earnin
Trump's South Korea tariff cuts are major boost for Hyundai and GM
The Trump administration said the tariff rate for vehicles from South Korea will drop to 15% as part of a trade deal. Trump's South Korea tariff
Why is volcanic ash a safety concern for flights? | Explained
How has the eruption of the Hayli Gubbi volcano in northern Ethiopia affected flights? What has the Director General of Civil Aviation ordered? H

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