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Volvo launches new ultra-fast EV charging station on Mumbai-Nashik route
Mumbai: Swedish luxury car maker Volvo Car on Thursday, February 19, announced the inauguration of an ultra-fast charging station on the Mumbai-N
Labour codes: Nearly two dozen employer compliances listed
The Labour and Employment Ministry has prepared a list of nearly two dozen compliances for employers under four new labour codes. These reforms a
Relief for US homebuyers as mortgage rates dip to 6.01%, lowest level in over 3 years
'Air India fleet reliability has improved': CEO Campbell Wilson highlights upgrades
AI can't be regulated by single instrument: Swiss president Guy Parmelin
Swiss President Guy Parmelin advocates for a multi-faceted AI governance framework, emphasizing societal norms alongside legal and technical stan
Amazon overtakes Walmart as worlds biggest company by revenue
Amazon has surpassed Walmart to become the worlds largest company by revenue, marking a significant milestone for the e-commerce and cloud comput
Qualcomm to make India export hub for auto modules, backs AI push: Global CEO Cristiano Amon
India-EU FTA to open new avenues for trade, investment: PM Modi, Greek counterpart
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis met on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit. They agreed that the I
US stocks: Some US investors pivot to infrastructure amid broader AI selloff
As AI tech giants face investor scrutiny, a shift towards infrastructure companies benefiting from AI capital spending is emerging. Investors are
Liquid funds v/s sweep accounts: Which offers better returns?
Liquid funds and sweep accounts are two popular investment options for those looking to park their short-term savings.
US stocks: Trump-themed ETF manager scoops up MAGA fund
Yorkville America Equities LLC, manager of Truth Social-branded ETFs, announced plans to acquire the Point Bridge America First ETF. This follows
Silver jumps to Rs 2.64 lakh/kg; gold climbs past Rs 1.58 lakh/10g as safe-haven demand strengthens
Axis Mutual Fund eyes over 20% AUM growth in FY26, aims to be amongst top 6 fund houses by FY29
The assets management companys current AUM stands at around 3.85 lakh crore, of which around 2.60 lakh crore is from retail investors
Paytm emerges monetisation leader as merchant payments drive bulk of industry profits: Bernstein
The margin differential reflects Paytm's higher share of merchant payments and its larger installed base of payment acceptance devices.
Naidu to attend India AI Impact Summit 2026, sign key AI pacts
AP to sign pacts to build Quantum ecosystem
US Stocks: Bain Capital explores sale or IPO of Dessert Holdings, sources say
Bain Capital is considering a sale or initial public offering of its portfolio company Dessert Holdings that could value the maker of cakes, pies
Integral Coach Factory rolls out Indias first 15-car EMU rake
The new 15-car rake, designed for the Mumbai suburban network, can carry up to 7,555 passengers, helping ease congestion during peak hours
Access pass for fishing in India's EEZ to be launched in Gujarat's Veraval
A new access pass framework for fishing in India's Exclusive Economic Zone will be launched by Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh. This initiative
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Friday
Indian markets fell sharply as US-Iran tensions triggered broad selling. Nifty dropped 365 points below key moving averages, with auto, financial
Agritech firm Leads Connect opens AI-enabled risk intelligence centre, eyes Brazilian market
ICCRI is a live, in-house command centre delivering hyperlocal real-time analytics across agriculture, climate risk, credit and other related are
US trade deficit in goods widens to new record in 2025
The US trade deficit in goods expanded to a new record in 2025, government data showed Thursday, despite sweeping tariffs that President Donald T
US stocks today: Wall Street slips as oil prices rise on Iran tensions
Ourplatforms, governments and regulators should be working together to make the internet and social media a safe space, says French President Emm
US Stocks: Etsy shares jump 10% after Depop sale; demand pressures weigh on results
Etsy shares jumped about 10% on Thursday, after the online marketplace sold off its Gen Z-focused fashion resale platform Depop to EBay, with inv
Maize now accounts for close to half of ethanol produced in the country
It accounted for 48 per cent of total ethanol production during the NovemberOctober cycle of 2024-25
Wipro reaches out to delayed freshers, starts pre-skill training plan: NITES
In January, NITES lodged a complaint alleging that over 250 fresh graduates selected across multiple States had not been onboarded
HCLs Roshni Nadar says India must shift to IP-led tech model; pushes for AI-driven innovation
US Stocks: Deere lifts full-year profit forecast as construction, sales rebound; shares soar 8%
Farm-machinery maker Deere & Co raised its annual profit forecast and beat first-quarter results estimates on Thursday citing cost-cutting initia
Walmart reports strong holiday growth, but earnings outlook falls short of estimates
It marks the first earnings report since new Walmart CEO John Furner took over in early February. Walmart reports strong holiday growth, but earn
Market Trading Guide: ONGC among 2 stocks to buy on Friday for up to 16% returns
Nifty ended sharply lower as US-Iran tensions sparked a broad sell-off, breaking its three-day gain streak. Stock picks include ONGC and Biocon,
Trump administration issues warning to hundreds of colleges with low student loan repayment rates
Trump officials are turning up the pressure on colleges to ensure their students repay their federal student loans or risk losing their financial
U.S. trade deficit totaled $901 billion in 2025 despite Trump's tariffs
The U.S. trade deficit swelled in December, closing out a year in which the imbalance was essentially unchanged. U.S. trade deficit totaled $901
AVPL, DeHaat to train 1.4 lakh agri and drone entrepreneurs
The initiative also backs EV-led enterprises and institutional credit, including under Uttar Pradeshs Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan sche
What are exchange-traded funds?
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have become an increasingly popular investment option in India, providing a diversified portfolio at a much lower co
VB-G RAM G Act: AP CM Naidu directs officials to prepare action plan for implementation
From the next financialyear, the current MGNREGA will enhancerural employmentby offering 125 days of guaranteed wage employment per rural househo
US stock markets today: US stocks slide lower after recent gains as tech stocks slip
Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Thursday, following a three-day winning streak for the S&P 500, as heavyweight technology stocks slipp
SC raps States over freebies culture
States run in deficit, yet they have money for largesse: SC
Aim to break into top 10 apps used for UPI payments, says MobiKwik co-founder
India-France to set up National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) in Kanpur
The centre, to be set up as part of the Rs 60,000 crore Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU)
Rafale deal: Macron backs Indian manufacturing, job creation
The deal, estimated at 3.25 lakh crore, will see most aircraft co-produced in India under a government-to-government agreement.
Call to transform agriculture into a profitable business
Through its initiatives, the University has succeeded in transforming farmers who work in the soil into entrepreneurs, minister said
IT sector will bounce back after AI noise settles down, LIC MF chief says
Global AI innovations need proper packaging by Indian companies to put them into use, says LIC Mutual Fund CEO Ravi Kumar Jha
US trade gap widens as goods deficit hits record $1.24 trillion in 2025
Mid-cap funds outperform benchmarks as investors rebalance portfolios
Assets under management in mid-cap funds have nearly doubled to 4.61 lakh crore since December 2022
Indian cardamom gains aroma on global supply crunch
The reason for the upward swing is primarily due to the 50 per cent production drop in Guatemala
FCI to supply 200,000 tonnes of rice to World Food Programme
The current price is fixed at 2,800 per quintal, valid until March 31, 2026
Wake-up call for individual taxpayers! Foreign assets reporting in focus - what you should know
Indias foreign asset reporting regime has progressively aligned with global transparency standards, though its structural design differs from mat
AI Summit: Jio, with Reliance to invest 10-lakh crore in next 7 years
Adani, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Qualcomm also announce additional investments
US weekly jobless claims fall more than expected amid labor market stability
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, consistent with a stabilizing labor
Brokers body seeks 6-month pause on RBIs 100% cash collateral rule
Industry body flags risks to liquidity, higher costs, uneven playing field for domestic firms
KKR sees strong infrastructure investment opportunities in Indias growing economy
The private equity major, which toured multiple Indian cities meeting regulators, CEOs, and policymakers, says sentiment on the ground is cautiou
India calls for deeper cooperation in R&D, biotech, pharma with Switzerland
India is seeking enhanced collaboration with Switzerland in research, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. This move aims to bolster economic rela
India likely to join US-led strategic alliance 'Pax Silica' on Friday
The initiative was launched in December to build a secure, resilient and innovation-driven supply chain for critical minerals and AI
Global attention to underwater resources adding new dimension to maritime tension: Rajnath
He said this in his address before Chiefs of Navies and heads of delegations of 74 countries who are participating in Exercise MILAN at Visakhapa
Rs 11,000 crore pulled out! FIIs exit IT stocks as AI threat rattles outlook
Fishing in Indias EEZ to require Access Pass; framework launch at Veraval in Gujarat
Policymakers expect expanded EEZ access to support export growth by tapping underutilised marine resources.
Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund launches multi-factor passive fund of funds
The NFO runs from February 20 to March 6, 2026, with a minimum investment of 500
Gaudium IVF raises Rs 49 crore in anchor round ahead of IPO opening tomorrow. Check key investors
Gaudium IVF and Women Health raised Rs 49.5 crore from anchor investors at the upper price band before its Rs 165 crore IPO opening. Proceeds wil
Nifty sinks 365 points as Iran conflict fears erase three days of gains
Reports of potential US military action on Iran pushed Brent crude to a year-to-date high, fuelling inflation concerns and volatility, with India
LIC Mutual Fund launches technology fund; NFO opens February 20
The fund will invest across semiconductors, data centres, digital commerce and emerging tech, tracking the BSE Teck Total Return Index
Patience is key in stock markets. True market bottoms are long cycles, not short corrections. Investors need a broad time horizon to find value.
Koraput tribal farmers send ginger and Kalajeera rice to Karnataka, Punjab and Haryana
Facilitated by Jaivik Sri FPC under state guidance and the PSFPO project backed by Palladium and the Gates Foundation, the initiative is expected
Euro zone yields rise, await US data, Middle East tensions in focus
Euro zone government bond yields rose on Thursday, staying close to their multi-month lows and echoing moves in U.S. Treasuries, while markets co
Tata Steel among 5 stocks that hit 52-week highs and rallied up to 10% in a month
Despite the Sensex plunging 1,236 points to 82,498, five BSE 100 stocks touched fresh 52-week highs. Indus Towers, Tata Steel, Eicher Motors, Baj
The ePlane Company to use Nvidia solutions to build virtual electric air taxis
The ePlane Company plans to create a Digital Twin of its e200x series of eVTOLaircraft, which will engineer and simulate complex aerodynamic inte
Altman and Amodeis tense hand-hold: A photo-op that captured AIs defining rivalry
In the past, Altman and Amodei have taken a jibe at each other, after Anthropic aired a Super Bowl campaign in the US that appeared to mock OpenA
Concerns over South-West monsoon outlook as APEC Climate Centre issues El Nino watch
Above-normal temperatures like in India over the next six month besides below-normal rainfall
Gainers & Losers: Tata Investment, Newgen among 8 stocks that moved most on Thursday
Indian equity markets tumbled as US-Iran tensions triggered broad-based selling. Select stocks like Newgen, Netweb and Tata Investment gained.
India's agri products, auto exports making greater inroads in EU
India's exports to EU: Of India's USD 19.3 billion in global automotive exports during the first nine months of 2025-26, the EU's share rose to 1
Invisible hunger: How depleted soils are emptying the nutrients in our food
Often, Indian farmers do not realise they are over-applying cheap urea. They often apply it blindly, without knowing the soil parameterswhich mac
The awards recognise excellence in employee engagement, wellbeing and workplace culture, assessed through WorkLs globally recognised Six Steps to
JM Financial launches 1,500 crore pre-IPO fund under SEBI-approved AIF category
The fund will target companies expected to go public within 18 months
Valuation Alert: 10 largecap stocks trading well above Industry PE
Top 10 large-cap stocks are trading well above their industry P/E, signaling high investor confidence, growth expectations, or potential overvalu
Sensex tumbles 1,236 points on selling in RIL, HDFC Bank amid escalating geopolitical tensions
The 50-share NSE Nifty slumped 365 points, or 1.41%, to close at 25,454.35
Digital payments rivalry: Paytm leans on merchant edge as PhonePe scales volume, say brokerages
Paytm reported a higher total revenue of 38.6 billion for the first half of the 2026 fiscal year, compared to PhonePes 31.6 billion
NHRC flags misuse of its name, issues notices to states for action
The Commission warned that such nomenclature could erode public trust and create confusion between statutory bodies and private organisations
Stock market today: Which are top gainers and losers on NSE and BSE? Check list
Gay men have long been rumored to run Silicon Valley. WIRED investigates.
Samco Securities: Gold and silver bull forecaster spots strong upswing in crude oil
Samco Securities, which accurately forecast the gold and silver rally, now sees crude oil entering a strong uptrend. Apurva Sheth highlights bull
Applying for PMAY-Urban? Check the complete list of required documents
The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) aims to make homeownership affordable in urban India, offering interest subsidies and financial aid to EWS,
India plans rare earth magnet production by year-end to cut imports
The move aims to reduce import dependence amid global supply concerns, especially from China, which dominates processing
Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy also announced governments plans to set up dedicated parks for critical mineral processing plant in Odisha, Andhra
Embraer and Mahindra eye India MRO hub if C-390 wins IAF contract
The Multi Transport Aircraft acquisition has been pending since the MoD issued an RFI in December 2022 to replace the ageing An-32 and Ilyushin I
Swiggy shuts down 10-minute food delivery app Snacc
Swiggy has decided to shut down Snacc, its dedicated app for 10-minute food deliveries. The decision comes just a year after the service was laun
PM Modis speech dubbed in 11 languages with live AI-enabled sign language
The AI-enabled sign language interpretation was projected on a large screen behind the prime minister in the auditorium at Bharat Mandapam, ensur
