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Divided U.S. Fed makes third straight rate cut, signals higher bar ahead
The Feds statement on its decision also brought back language used in late-2024 to signal a pause in more rate cuts
US lawmaker warns Trump risks becoming the president who lost India
Speaking at a congressional hearing on the USIndia Strategic Partnership, Sydney Kamlager-Dove said India is central to American interests in def
Nepal govt, Gen Z ink 10-point pact on reforms, rights probe, anti-graft measures
Prime Minister Sushila Karki inked the pact on behalf of the government, while Boj Bikram Thapa represented the families of those killed and inju
Delhi govt signs MoU with Indian Oil for beautification, maintenance of flyovers
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the initiative would support pollution control efforts and contribute to shaping a Viksit Delhi through collectiv
Netanyahu, Modi to meet 'very soon': Israel PMO
The two countries signed a Bilateral Investment Treaty during Smotrichs visit and then a Terms of Reference leading to FTA during the visit of Mi
Several crores in demonetised currency seized in north Delhi
Authorities are investigating the source of the notes and the network involved
Indias Deepavali inscribed on UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list
This is Indias 16th element on the list, joining cultural treasures like Kumbh Mela, yoga, and Durga Puja.
Foreigners allowed to travel to US without a visa could soon face new social media screening
The announcement also said that CBP would start requesting a list of other information, including telephone numbers the person has used over the
Bank of India raises 2,500 crore through bond issue
The bank said it received total of 68 bids amounting to 4,982 crore.Out of this itaccepted 29 bids amounting to 2,500 crore
Trumps gold card programme goes live, offering US visas starting at USD 1 million
The scheme replaces the EB-5 investor visa and removes job-creation requirements, aiming to attract top global talent and generate federal revenu
IndiGo cuts Q3 capacity and revenue forecast after regulator orders 10% schedule reduction
The directive followed mass cancellations last week, when IndiGo scrapped more than 2,000 flights due to pilot roster mismanagement, stranding te
PFRDA widens investment rules, allows pension funds to invest in top 250 stocks and commodity ETFs
The regulator has also approved investments in gold and silver ETFs, enabling exposure to commodities for the first time
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live Updates: The short-term outlook is bullish for ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company. The stock is indicating
Large caps set to deliver; annual market returns could be 12-14%: Raamdeo Agrawal
Large-cap stocks are expected to lead market gains in the coming years. Motilal Oswal Financial Services chairman Raamdeo Agrawal sees significan
Following IndiGo's flight cancellations, bus operators like redBus and Leafybus are seeing a surge in bookings, with redBus reporting a 17% incre
Silver climbs Rs 11,500 to a fresh peak on global cues
Silver prices surged by 11,500 to a fresh peak of 1,92,000 per kilogram in New Delhi, marking the steepest single-day rise in nearly two months.
Wakefit Subscribed 2.52 times, Corona IPO 137 times on last day
Wakefit Innovations' IPO saw a subscription of 2.52 times, with strong interest from retail and qualified institutional investors. Meanwhile, Cor
TotalEnergies divests Adani Green shares worth Rs 2,778 cr
TotalEnergies Renewables Indian Ocean divested shares worth 2,778.1 crore in Adani Green Energy through a block deal on Wednesday. The entity sol
ADB raises India's growth forecast for FY26 to 7.2%
India's economic growth forecast for this year has been boosted to 7.2% by the Asian Development Bank, a significant upgrade from its previous pr
Kotak Securities sees 13% rise in Nifty by next December
Kotak Securities is optimistic about the stock markets, setting a Nifty target of 29,120 by December 2026, driven by strong earnings growth expec
Adani Enterprises rights issue oversubscribed
Adani Enterprises' 25,000 crore rights issue concluded with 108% subscription, attracting applications for 149.5 million shares. The issue, price
Offers from India best-ever: USTR on proposed bilateral trade agreement
United States trade officials report receiving unprecedented offers from India on a proposed bilateral trade agreement. Negotiators are currently
Fixed deposit growth finds its key driver in rural incomes
Savings deposits in rural centres also posted a robust 10% increase, the fastest pace in six quarters. Experts attribute this shift to rising rur
Didn't engineer chaos to bypass pilot rest rules: IndiGo chairman
IndiGo's chairman, Vikram Singh Mehta, apologized for recent flight disruptions, denying they were deliberate. He stated external experts will id
'Direct path to citizenship': Donald Trump launches Gold Card, cites corporate demand what it means
US President Donald Trump has launched the 'Trump Gold Card,' a new immigration initiative offering a direct path to citizenship for qualified in
Well positioned to wait and watch: US Fed's Jerome Powell on further rate cuts
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated the central bank is well-positioned to pause interest rate adjustments, awaiting further economic d
Dow Jones rises 500 pts after US Fed cuts rates by 25 bps
Indian markets reacted positively as the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates. The Dow Jones surged over 500 points. The Fed indicated a pause i
India slams China-led investment plan at WTO
India has raised concerns at the World Trade Organization regarding a China-led proposal for an investment facilitation agreement. New Delhi argu
RBI may maintain repo rate at 5.25% through FY27: Fitch
The commentary from BMI comes amid many economists and bond-market experts in India factoring in a further quarter percentage point reduction in
US Fed meet: Jerome Powell-led FOMC cuts rate by 25 basis points; lowest level in almost three years
The Federal Reserve's FOMC reduced its key interest rate by 25 basis points, bringing it to a near three-year low. This move aims to bolster the
Amid IPO boom, lawyers with capital markets exposure in demand
Law firms are hiring more capital markets lawyers. This is driven by a rise in initial public offerings and other fundraising activities. Demand
US Federal Reserve cuts rates by 25 bps again, sets tone for 2026
The US Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate by 25 basis points, a move anticipated amid cooling inflation and mixed economic data. This decisio
ReNew Power to raise $800m to refinance debt
ReNew Power is raising $800 million through a five-year loan, with Societe Generale, Standard Chartered, and SMBC acting as lead banks. This sign
Parliament committee recommends reducing time for forest, environmental clearances for coal projects
The committee also suggested streamlining process for public consultation and clearances from Gram Sabha to avoid delays.
ADB lifts India's FY26 growth forecast to 7.2%
The Asian Development Bank has raised India's growth forecast for the current financial year to 7.2%, citing stronger-than-expected second-quarte
Indian stocks are expected to stay expensive: HSBC report
Research analysts across the market still maintain that earnings need to trim to reflect the tepid earnings of corporate India or the latter shou
As India enters pivotal trade talks with the United States, experts are advising a careful approach regarding the potential reduction of tariffs
IndiGo flight cancellations: Indias duty norms stricter than global standards, says IATA chief
India has rolled out tougher pilot duty regulations in a bid to enhance safety standards, yet this has thrown a wrench into IndiGo's operations,
Elon Musk signals push for Starlink's entry in India, says looking forward to...
Starlink is among the world's most advanced satellite technology companies, delivering high-speed, low-latency internet, providing connectivity t
India's investment landscape is transforming, with mutual fund assets projected to surpass Rs 300 lakh crore by 2035. Mass and mass-affluent inve
TCS to acquire Coastal Cloud for $700 million
TCS is enhancing its Salesforce capabilities and expanding its client base
The IMF chief urges China to rebalance its economy, warning that relying solely on exports is unsustainable for its size and risks global trade f
India should remain extremely cautious on giving concessions on agri products to US: GTRI
India is urged to be cautious in trade talks with the US, particularly regarding agricultural and GMO products, and to demand significant tariff
Cotton panel pegs production, imports and exports of the natural fibre lower this season
Imports could drop to 40 lakh bales, while exports may slip to 15 lakh bales: CCPC provisional estimate
Elon Musk downplayed the achievements of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a cost-cutting initiative he led for Donald Trump, stati
TRAI recommends capping microwave backhaul bands to 0.1 per cent of AGR
The regulators recommendation will result in savings to wireless access service providers
Looking forward to serving India with Starlink: Elon Musk
Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Minister of Communications meets Lauren Dreyer, Vice President, Starlink, to discuss strengthening satellite-powered digi
Telangana Drugs Control Department conducts special drive to curb indiscriminate drug sale
Show cause notices were issued to 180 retail medical shops for various discrepancies
IndiGo says followed flight duty norms, didnt engineer disruption
IndiGo asserts compliance with duty norms amid regulatory scrutiny and safety allegations
India needs national soil health framework: NIPHM DG
Pesticide overuse is rendering several crops unacceptable for exporting, says NIPHM DG Sagar Hanuman Singh
RBI sets Rs 12,801 as redemption price for SGBs
The Reserve Bank on Wednesday announced a redemption price of Rs 12,801 per unit for two series of sovereign gold bonds.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday
Indian markets closed lower as Sensex and Nifty erased early gains amid profit-booking ahead of the U.S. Fed decision. Global volatility, BOJ tig
UK firms boost India presence, turnover hits Rs 5,693 bn as FTA growth unlocked: Report
UK companies are significantly expanding their presence in India, with a collective turnover of Rs 5,693 billion and 552,902 employees. The Free
What provoked Trump's Indian rice outburst?
President Trump's accusations of India dumping rice in the U.S. market appear politically motivated, aimed at appeasing American farmers hurt by
Unacademy explores M&A, says CEO Gaurav Munjal
Once valued at $3.5 billion at the height of the pandemic boom, the company is now worth less than $500 million, he said, adding that consolidati
Tractor sales dip sharply in November after all time high in October
However, the sales was still better than July and August numbers
US stocks saw minimal movement Wednesday morning as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's policy announcement. While the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edg
Nifty extends losing streak to third day ahead of Fed policy decision
Investors adopt cautious stance amid persistent foreign institutional investor outflows and rupee weakness
India plans many interventions by March 26 amid farmers complaints on urea shortage
The interventions will not only help the industry to gain more credibility, but also help farmers, says Fertiliser Secretary Rajat Mishra
Rahul Gandhi submits dissent note in selection meeting for key appointments in CIC, CVC
However, sources neither give details of the dissent nor names of the candidates discussed in the high-level meeting of the selection panel.
The company's Starcloud-1 satellite is running Gemma, an open model from Google, marking the first time in history that an LLM has been trained i
Online grocer Thrive Market bails on booze, bets big on alcohol-free boom
Thrive Market is leaning into alcohol-free beverages as more Americans stop drinking booze. Online grocer Thrive Market bails on booze, bets big
The ITR filing deadline was 16 September, and while most refunds are processed, some remain pending. Delays may arise from verification issues or
Adani Group to invest $75 b in energy transition over 5 years
Adani Group Chairman said that Jharkhand, particularly Dhanbad, holds significant potential
Road work slows despite city-wide digging; industry flags dip
Payment delays, land acquisition bottlenecks and election-year distractions among factors for the slowdown
Opposition to SIR is meant to retain illegal immigrants as voters: Amit Shah
The discussion took a heated turn when Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi interrupted Shahs speech and challenged him to a debate on the allegatio
Indias offers are the best, but there is resistance on row crops: USTR
New Delhi says it will not bend on its sensitivities on GM crops, meat, dairy; the trade pact has to be worked around it
US stocks subdued ahead of Fed interest rate verdict
Wall Street's main stock indexes opened little changed on Wednesday, ahead of a Federal Reserve monetary policy decision that is widely expected
US receives best ever offers from India, says USTR; two-day talks begin
India and the US are holding trade talks in New Delhi. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer noted India's best-ever offers for a trade agreemen
Draft ToR for Qatar trade pact, in process to secure internal nod for Oman FTA: Govt
India is actively pursuing trade pacts, sharing draft terms for a Free Trade Agreement with Qatar and finalizing internal approvals for a similar
Swiggys $1.1 billion share sale sees demand from Temasek, top funds
Indias top asset managers including SBI Funds Management, ICICI Prudential Asset Management and HDFC Asset Management also participates in offeri
Dubai's commercial tower named after Shah Rukh Khan sells out on first day at Rs...
The Dh2.1-billion commercial tower, named after Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, SHAHRUKHZ by Danube has been completely sold on its launched
Decision Day Guide: US Fed rate cut this time may be the last for a while
The Federal Reserve is set to deliver a third consecutive rate cut, but internal divisions over inflation and economic risks may halt further eas
Delaware Court reverses prior judgment of $1 b damages against Byju Raveendran
The courts decision triggered by a motion to correct the judgment filed by Raveendran acknowledges that damages were never formally determined
SEBI relaxes re-KYC process for NRIs; removes physical presence clause
While onboarding still requires an India-based location, re-KYC for existing NRI clients can now be done from abroad
Continuous policy tweaks essential for sovereign AI amid geopolitical flux
AI must empower and not exclude people, says Tamil Nadu Industries Minister TRB Rajaa
MoCA officials visiting major airports for ground reality check
This is after large-scale disruptions in air travel across the country in the last nine days due to IndiGos flight cancellations.
IFFCO scouting for JV partners to set up fertilizer plants abroad, secure supply for India
Plans JVs in Sri Lanka, Senegal to ensure steady inputs
Adani Green Energy: Quant MF, other funds buy stake in Rs 2,778 crore block deal
Adani Green Energy saw a Rs 2,778 crore block deal as Total Energies sold 2.86 crore shares, absorbed by major institutional buyers and family of
ET Market Watch: Sensex, Nifty extend 3-day losing streak ahead of Fed rate decision
Adani Enterprises rights issue subscribed 108%
The allotment for the rights shares will be done on Thursday, and these shares will be credited to eligible shareholders on Friday
SEBI eases re-KYC process for NRIs; removes physical presence clause
The relaxation is aimed at making the re-KYC process smoother and more accessible for NRIs
Bank of India raises Rs 2,500 cr from Tier II bonds
State-owned Bank of India (BoI) on Wednesday said it has raised Basel III-compliant Tier II bonds of Rs 2,500 crore to fund business growth.
Telangana launches Google for startups Hub at T-Hub
Hyderabad: The Telangana government and Google on Wednesday launched the Google for Startups Hub at the T-Hub startup incubator here. The hub, in
One bitcoin bull cuts forecast by half as cold breeze blows
Standard Chartered has halved its bitcoin price forecasts for 2025 and 2026, citing weaker demand and a shift toward ETF-driven buying. Analyst G

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