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Indias youngest infrastructure financier looks beyond debt

The state-owned financier also plans to invest in underserved sectors such as urban infrastructure, waste management, and smaller healthcare proj

Livemint 25 Mar 2026 2:45 pm

Govt appoints KV Ramana Murty as SEBI whole-time member

With this addition, the regulatory board now has its full team of four full-time members

The Hindu Businessline 25 Mar 2026 2:42 pm

Sunil Mittal to retire as Airtel Africa Chairman in July

Gopal Vittal has been appointed as the Non-Executive Chairman with effect from the same date while Shravin Bharti Mittal will assume the role of

The Hindu Businessline 25 Mar 2026 2:33 pm

Hike MPLAD fund allocation to 20 cr, abolish GST levy: Cong MP in Rajya Sabha

The Congress MP argued that the allocation of 5 crore per MP was quite less taking into account inflation and considering the fact that several c

The Hindu Businessline 25 Mar 2026 1:44 pm

New Mangalore Port to receive 2.62 lakh tonnes of crude oil soon

Two tankers from Saudi Arabia and West Africa are expected to reach New Mangalore Port in next few days

The Hindu Businessline 25 Mar 2026 1:25 pm

LPG supply to be cut off if households refuse PNG switch where available: Govt order

New order aims to accelerate gas network expansion and reducing reliance on a single fuel amid global fuel disruptions

The Hindu Businessline 25 Mar 2026 1:24 pm

India aims for self-reliance in rare earth sector to power green transition: Jitendra Singh

Focus on domestic supply chain to reduce import dependence

The Hindu Businessline 25 Mar 2026 1:20 pm

Epic Games lays off more than 1,000 amid slowing Fortnite engagement

Fortnite publisher Epic Games said Tuesday it is laying off 1,000 employees to save money as it grapples with industry-wide and company-specific

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 1:17 pm

Epic Games lays off more than 1,000 amid slowing Fortnite engagement

Fortnite publisher Epic Games said Tuesday it is laying off 1,000 employees to save money as it grapples with industry-wide and company-specific

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 1:17 pm

Railways removes 3 crore fake IRCTC accounts; 78% seats are non-AC

The Railways has also operated over 75,000 special trains this financial year to ease overcrowding, while safety measures have reduced consequent

The Hindu Businessline 25 Mar 2026 12:48 pm

Best fixed-income investments in todays volatile market: PPF, SSY, SCSS, EPF and Post Office schemes compared

Explore top fixed-income investments, including PPF, SSY, SCSS, EPF, and Post Office schemes, offering guaranteed returns, tax benefits, and capi

Livemint 25 Mar 2026 12:41 pm

India delays coal flexibility plan by one year as solar power curbs rise

Lack of compensation rules stalls shift to support renewables

The Hindu Businessline 25 Mar 2026 12:40 pm

Stock markets up 2% as investor optimism crawls back

Nifty 50 and Sensex opened at 23064 and 74652 points, and improved steadily to the days high of 23434.75 and 75735.6 points, respectively

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 12:36 pm

Microsoft president says building data centres requires trust of U.S. communities

You have to win over the local community and sustain their trust if you are going to build a (data centre), Brad Smith said at the CERAWeek confe

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 12:19 pm

Gold, silver rebound on March 25 but pressure remains

Gold down 13%, silver over 20% so far in March; market experts noted that despite the recent rebound, volatility in precious metals remains high

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 12:16 pm

How Indias youth is evolving into more informed and responsible borrowers

Economic growth in India is propelled by self-reliance and the empowerment of youth through diverse career opportunities. Financial inclusion ini

Livemint 25 Mar 2026 12:12 pm

Maharashtra bets on 2,500 desks to plug start-ups into manufacturing pipeline

At the core of the strategy is a network of more than 200 incubation centres

The Hindu Businessline 25 Mar 2026 12:10 pm

How Indian entertainment firms are using AI to close tech gap with global rivals

Indian media and entertainment firms are enhancing their technology capabilities and appointing AI leaders, reflecting a broader shift in an indu

Livemint 25 Mar 2026 11:52 am

Indias AC industry feels the heat as LPG shortage spikes costs

Fuel shortage hits consumer durables sector at a critical time as industry prepares for peak summer demand, Nuvama report says

The Hindu Businessline 25 Mar 2026 11:48 am

Bengal polls 2026: A season of political comebacks

In a state that still celebrates Gangulys return to the Indian cricket team in 2006 as a symbol of resilience, the political arena too seems to b

The Hindu Businessline 25 Mar 2026 11:40 am

No fuel shortage, say dealers; panic buying drives surge in sales across Telangana

Panic buying triggered by rumours has led to a sharp spike in demand, causing temporary stockouts at some outlets

The Hindu Businessline 25 Mar 2026 11:39 am

Tata Power completes SEUPPTCL project, expands transmission network in Uttar Pradesh

The project, part of Resurgent Power Ventures, also highlights the companys focus on infrastructure expansion alongside its growing clean energy

The Hindu Businessline 25 Mar 2026 11:27 am

OpenAI set to raise $10 billion from MGX, Coatue and Thrive, source says

OpenAI said last month it was raising $110 billion from backers including Amazon.com, Nvidia and SoftBank Group, as it ramps up spending on compu

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 11:21 am

Baltimore sues Elon Musk's xAI over Grok sexual 'deepfakes'

The Maryland city said in a complaint filed in Baltimore Circuit Court that xAI is violating its consumer protection statute by promoting Grok as

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 11:16 am

Gujarat fuel sales surge 4-5 times amid panic buying, government assures no shortage

Restrictions on diesel sales in containers have been eased to manage demand.

The Hindu Businessline 25 Mar 2026 11:09 am

10 lakh litres a day: Women SHGs lead dairy push in 31 UP districts

In addition to increasing production, this has resulted in generating a massive business of about 5,000 crore, a media statement from Uttar Prade

The Hindu Businessline 25 Mar 2026 11:08 am

Do rules of thumb lead to burnt fingers?

While financial rules of thumb offer a convenient starting point for the undisciplined, they often collapse under the weight of unique life circu

Livemint 25 Mar 2026 11:07 am

117 crore fraud case: Court rejects bail plea of Pune businessman Amit Thepade

The court found sufficient material linking him to fraudulent activities involving loans from Canara Bank

The Hindu Businessline 25 Mar 2026 10:56 am

TN Assembly elections: AIADMK releases first list of 23 candidates, including 21 former ministers

Party chief Palaniswami to recontest from his home town Edappadi

The Hindu Businessline 25 Mar 2026 10:49 am

US forms 15-point plan to end Iran war as Trump pushes talks

Details of the proposal remain unclear

The Hindu Businessline 25 Mar 2026 10:34 am

NRO vs NRE accounts explained: What every NRI should know about features and benefits

An Indian citizen must designate all his existing bank accounts as NRO accounts as soon as he becomes a non-resident under FEMA. He can also open

Livemint 25 Mar 2026 10:14 am

Britain's financial regulator defends Palantir contract award before lawmakers

Palantir reported a sharp rise in sales in the fourth quarter of 2025, boosted by U.S. government contracts

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 10:05 am

Anduril, Palantir developing Golden Dome missile shield's software, source says

Lockheed Martin, RTX and Northrop Grumman had earlier joined the programme as prime contractors

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 10:00 am

Arm unveils new AI chip, expects it to add billions in annual revenue

The new chip, called the AGI CPU, will address data-crunching needed for a specific type of AI that is able to act on behalf of users with minima

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 9:55 am

Amazon says AWS' Bahrain region 'disrupted' following drone activity

Amazon did not immediately respond to a query on whether its Bahrain facility was directly hit by a drone attack or if the disruption was due to

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 9:25 am

Assam floats tender for satellites to monitor floods, borders

Chief Minister Sarma announced the projectin the 2025-26 State Budget; The procurement is for at least five satellites in low-earth orbit

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 9:15 am

U.S. judge questions Pentagons motives for labeling Anthropic as a security threat in battle over AI

U.S. District Judge Rita Lin probed into why U.S. President Donald Trump's administration took the extraordinary step of denouncing Anthropic as

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 9:12 am

S&P Global raises India growth forecast to 7.1% for FY27, flags risks

The agency expects inflation to rise to 4.3% and sees limited rate action, with the central bank likely to maintain a neutral stance

The Hindu Businessline 25 Mar 2026 9:05 am

OpenAI drops AI video tool Sora, startling Disney, sources say

OpenAI executives are now focusing on other research areas, including robotics and building artificial general intelligence

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 8:56 am

How Trump is reshaping US historical and cultural institutions

US President Donald Trumps declarations and executive orders have led to moves that civil rights advocates say could reverse decades of social pr

The Hindu Businessline 25 Mar 2026 8:49 am

India notifies new gas pipeline order to fast-track infrastructure amid West Asia concerns

The framework introduces time-bound approvals, standardised processes, and investor-friendly provisions to boost piped natural gas (PNG) expansio

The Hindu Businessline 25 Mar 2026 8:23 am

Falling emissions intensity masks Indias rising absolute output

While the country has successfully reduced emissions intensity, and increased non-fossil power capacity, challenges remain in translating these a

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 8:15 am

US to deploy 1,000 troops from 82nd Airborne Division to West Asia

The rapid-response unit, trained for operations in hostile environments, will join thousands of Marines already heading to the region

The Hindu Businessline 25 Mar 2026 7:53 am

Sonia Gandhi admitted to hospital in Delhi, condition stable

Sources said she is under observation and being attended by a team of doctors, with no serious health concerns reported.

The Hindu Businessline 25 Mar 2026 7:47 am

Iran wants to negotiate with Vance, not Kushner or Witkoff: Report

Iran has indicated a preference for negotiating with US Vice President JD Vance. Representatives stated they do not wish to engage with Steve Wit

The Economic Times 25 Mar 2026 7:24 am

Trump says Iran ready for deal, cites significant prize linked to Strait of Hormuz

Trump declared the war effectively won and described changes in Irans leadership as a form of regime shift

The Hindu Businessline 25 Mar 2026 7:09 am

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance gets 391 crore demand order from I-T

The company said it will file an appeal against the order

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 1:11 am

Pasupati Acrylon temporarily shuts plant after war delays raw material supplies

The company said the reopening of the plan will depend on the arrival of vessel of raw materials

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 1:11 am

RCB acquired by consortium for 16,600 crore

It has been sold to a consortium comprising Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstones perpetual private equity

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 11:39 pm

NHAI-sponsored InvIT gets listed on the BSE

The public InvIT, regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), is aimed at widening investor participation in the countrys hig

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 11:12 pm

Gujarat passes Uniform Civil Code bill, second state after Uttarakhand

Key provisions include standardised grounds for divorce, monogamy enforcement, a succession framework, and registration for live-in relationships

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 11:05 pm

Rajeev Chandrasekhars nomination cleared amid Congress allegations

BJP state presidents papers accepted as authorities reject claims of asset non-disclosure

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 11:00 pm

Twenty20-NDA tie-up aims to rewrite Keralas electoral playbook

Business-backed outfit aims to leverage local governance success for broader electoral breakthrough in state

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 10:57 pm

HDFC Life Insurance gets I-T order for 172 crore

Consisting of 126.46 crore tax demand, 45.55 crore interest, and nil penalty, the order from the Income Tax authorities in Mumbai is for Assessme

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:51 pm

Regulator asks city gas distributors to make available piped gas to residential schools, colleges, hostels within five days

Officials say that India holds the capacity to add 15 lakh new PNG connections over the next two weeks

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:41 pm

Truckers invoke force majeure amid fuel shortage, decline in cargo movement

The industry body also called for immediate clearance of overdue payments and ad hoc financial support to ease a mounting liquidity crunch among

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:41 pm

TN Assembly elections: AIADMK unveils 297 poll promises

All rice card holders would be provided with refrigerators to ease the workload of housewives, said Edappadi K Palaniswami

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 10:28 pm

New I-T rules: Taxpayers with overseas income may need CA's certificate; crypto income to come under scanner

New I-T rules: There are a couple of crucial changes taxpayers will see from next month. The changes include the requirement for a CA's certifica

Livemint 24 Mar 2026 10:01 pm

Unfair Chinese imports hurts domestic uPVC manufacturers: AIUPMA

Domestic manufacturers market share falls below 50 per cent as imports hit 1.6 lakh tonnes in 2025

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 9:50 pm

Kamal Haasans MNM opts out of race, DMK allocates 10 seats to DMDK

MNMs move comes at a time as the DMK has been busy stitching up the alliance for the upcoming April 23 Polls

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 9:47 pm

Semaglutide: Telangana Drug Control cautions public on self-medication

The public has also advised not to procure Semaglutide formulations through unregulated online platforms, unauthorised sellers, or unlicensed cha

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 9:42 pm

CM Naidu tells officials to reduce cost of power purchase

According to the officials,the cost could be reduced by 1.32 per unit through ongoing reforms with a target of reaching 4.10 per unit by 202829

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 9:38 pm

Bhabanipur braces for high-stakes Banerjee-Adhikari showdown

Banerjee is set to face her arch-rival Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of Opposition, who has chosen to contest from Bhabanipur, the Chief Ministers

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 9:18 pm

Trump, Modi discuss Strait of Hormuz, West Asia situation

India supports de-escalation and restoration of peace at the earliest, Modi said

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 9:16 pm

Tech entrepreneur Kal Somani-led consortium set to acquire Rajasthan Royals for $1.63 billion

The deal will require an approval from the BCCI

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 9:02 pm

Railways introduces new reforms to tackle black tickets and Tatkal issues

For cancellation made between 72 hours and 24 hours, 25 per cent of the fare will be deducted, subject to the minimum charge

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 8:59 pm

Kal Somani-led consortium wins bid to own Rajasthan Royals

The consortium, which was competing against aBirlaGroup-backed bid and theTimes of Indiagroup, is understood to have submitted an offer of approx

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 8:53 pm

Rupee slumps 23 paise to hit an all-time low against U.S. dollar

Foreign fund outflows amid uncertainties over the West Asia crisis further weighed on the local unit, Forex traders said

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 8:43 pm

BEL signs MoU with RRP Group to boost indigenous defence technologies

The RRP Group of companies -- RRP Electronics Ltd and RRP Defense Limited -- which inked the MoU specialise in semiconductor manufacturing and ae

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 8:38 pm

Gen Anil Chauhan tells industry to stick to delivery timelines

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan encouraged the domestic industry to actively leverage emerging export opportunities arising from the

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 8:33 pm

AC industry sees a 5% decline in volumes in 2025-26

Too early to say whether 2026-27 summer is good or bad: Blue Star

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 8:31 pm

AI drives surge in data, cloud, cyber spends despite tight tech budgets

Momentum doesnt mean a notable increase in technology budgets just yet

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 8:30 pm

Indias tech sector shifts focus to lateral hiring amid demand for skills

After enforcing opposing strategies for the past quarters, Indias tech giants and mid-sized firms have arrived at a common strategy of lateral hi

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 8:27 pm

US paper questions core WTO principles ahead of Ministerial Conference

Push for reciprocity, plurilateral deals seen raising pressure on India; experts warn of erosion of multilateral norms

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 8:23 pm

Chasing every vote, Kerala parties eye charter flights to bring Gulf NRIs to the ballot boxes

There are 2.23 lakh overseas voters in the State; many unable to return due to soaring airfares

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 8:20 pm

Return of migrant workers signals economic revival in Kashmir Valley

After Pahalgam tensions, labourers return as construction, farms, businesses regain momentum

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 8:13 pm

Opposition calls for all-party meet on women reservation, suspects move to influence upcoming assembly polls

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge writes a letter seeking that the government convene an all-party meeting on women reservation and also circ

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 8:11 pm

UoH, Directorate of Census Operations set up research facility

New facility at School of Economics to enable secure access to anonymised Census data for researchers

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 7:41 pm

Unincorporated sector units grew by 8% in 2025

The sector employed about 12.81 crore workers during January-December 2025, adding more than 74.52 lakh jobs from 2023-24, per the survey

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 7:37 pm

PM unveils war-time measures to safeguard fuel, fertilizer supplies

Seven empowered groups formed as government switches to crisis mode

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 7:30 pm

How can a 2-crore BMW i7 draws same 8,000 tax as 12-lakh Punch.ev

At the heart of it is a deceptively simple rule: under the revised framework, a 2 crore BMW i7 now carries the same taxable perquisite value as a

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 7:27 pm

Telangana Govt staff to get 20% discount on EVs

In a first in the country, State Govt ties up EV makers to push EV adoption

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 7:24 pm

Jindal Stainless commissions 1.2 mtpa plant in Indonesia

Commits investment of 900 cr in India to augment downstream capacities

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 7:14 pm

TN CM MK Stalin calls for fair delimitation and special Parliament session post Assembly Polls

Tamil Nadu CM calls for special Parliament session in June amid concerns over timing and state representation

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 7:07 pm

Indian chilli turns hot on strong domestic demand, lower crop despite exports falling

Beijings purchase over the past three months is almost 400 times lower than what it bought last year

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 7:00 pm

From royal legacy to urban surge: Mapping BJPs electoral climb in Kerala Capital

All three fronts are caught in a tight, multi-cornered contests with each fielding star candidates

The Hindu Businessline 24 Mar 2026 6:56 pm