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AU SFBs microfinance network crosses 1,000 branches across India
The networks expansion deepens financial access across villages, supporting women-led enterprises, rural livelihoods and small businesses in mult
IBA forms panel with bank unions to discuss five-day work week demand
The constitution of the committee now provides a formal forum for the IBA and bank unions to continue discussions specifically on the implementat
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday
Niftys indicative price plunged 2% in two seconds during the closing auction session on monthly expiry, before recovering sharply. Analysts cited
Foreign Secretary flags concerns over US Russia sanctions law to US lawmakers
There are indications that the SRIA may be used as a leverage in the ongoing India-US negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement, sources said
Nuclear energy is the only clean, reliable 24x7 source of base load power
Kirill Komarov of Russias State-owned nuclear energy corporation Rosatom, says Indias goal to achieve 100 GW of installed nuclear energy capacity
Karnataka Government approves Global Technology Centres in Belagavi and Hubballi
The centre will be established at a total cost of 82.80 lakh for a period of three years, with Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) serving a
Telangana Labour Dept calls Uber, Ola, Rapido, GMR for talks on airport cab row
The union said the Joint Commissioner wrote to Uber, Ola and Rapido the same day, advising them to implement the fares prescribed in the GO for p
India, EFTA to review trade pact a year on, eye new opportunities
Second Prosperity Summit in Delhi will address market access, other bottlenecks; discuss further expansion of trade, investments
OpenAI shelves GPT-6.1 Astra over safety concerns, halts October release
Model reportedly struggled with staying within authorised scope and accurately communicating its actions, even as rival Anthropic warns investors
OpenAI shelves GPT-6.1 Astra over safety concerns, halts October release
Model reportedly struggled with staying within authorised scope and accurately communicating its actions, even as rival Anthropic warns investors
Doctor visits, shopping, emails: Survey finds how employees are rewriting the 9-to-5
Doctor visits, personal emails and shopping are among the tasks employees handle during work hours, a survey finds.
Moving back to India with a foreign job: will your salary be taxed here?
An NRI returning to India may become taxable on salary for services rendered from India, even if the employer is Canadian and the salary continue
Sovereign cloud framework proposed to safeguard Indias digital infrastructure
The framework creates a staged pathway from external technology dependence towards progressively higher levels of Indian control
Haryana brings Delhi-Panipat-Karnal Namo Bharat corridor under TOD policy: What it means
The project is estimated to cost between 33,000 crore and 34,740 crore. Haryana will contribute its approved share towards the project in phases.
Rupee briefly breaches 96 mark, but pulls back
RBI support and easing crude oil prices stabilise the market
Britannia names N Venkataraman deputy MD, Ramamurthy Jayaraman CFO
Venkataraman currently serves as CFO, while Jayaraman is vice-president of corporate finance and has been with Britannia for 15 years.
Digital agriculture and the problem of exclusion
The DAM architecture risks excluding women and tenant farmers, and gives little attention to workers disrupted by tech change
Why bond yields are staying high
Fears of inflation going up, burden of subsidies and expectations of tight monetary policy are factors
CarMax's quarterly profit, revenue rise as pricing boosts used-car sales
CarMax on Tuesday reported a rise in second-quarter profit and revenue as the used-car retailer leaned on its pricing strategy to drive a rebound
Easing global prices, rising arrivals and muted demand likely to weigh on Indian cotton prices
Crop size likely to be lower on decline in area and deficient rainfall affecting the production of the fibre crop
Power shortfall calls for holistic reforms
Bidding for PM eBus Sewa comes from software to film making companies
Bidding for the tender closed on September 22, with contract awards expected shortly
Financial accommodation: RBIs committee recommends 11.2% increase in States avg WMA limit
At the same time, the Committee is also clear that unlike in the past when WMA was the principal medium through which States availed temporary fi
Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces procurement of oilseeds and pulses by government agencies if growers sell below minimum support price
Ultraviolette to launch 100V-powered Shockwave electric motorcycle in Q1 2027
The move expands the companys new high-voltage architecture beyond the Tesseract electric scooter
H-1B registrations plunge as Indian IT firms shift US staffing strategy
Higher visa costs are prompting Indian IT services firms to strengthen local hiring, offshore delivery and alternative staffing models in the US
Manufacturing start-ups see investor interest rise as hardware moats deepen
Manufacturing companies raised $635 million across 69 funding rounds in 2026 year-to-date
Interest rates may stay higher for longer as the Fed resumes hikes. Axis MF expects the RBI to tighten rates and favours 1-3 year corporate bonds
US job openings fall to 7.08 million in August, below forecasts
Hiring has improved from last year, but monthly job creation remains below the levels recorded during the recent hiring boom
Market Trading Guide: Adani Ports, Rashi Peripherals among 6 stock recommendations for Wednesday
With 30 LPA salary, should you buy a luxury car worth 50 lakh? EMI maths explained
A 30 lakh salary can make a 50 lakh luxury car seem affordable, but monthly expenses like insurance and servicing can consume up to 50% of your i
NCLAT disposes of ADAVL appeal against IIHL over Reliance brand
The appeal followed ADAVLs earlier plea before the NCLT and subsequent proceedings over the companys brand name after its takeover.
Earlier this year, FSSAI sent notices to leading beverage brands stating that their caffeinated beverages cannot carry energy drinks descriptors
SC agrees to list plea to suspend CEC from office
The CJI agreed to list the petition next week
Cleartrip bets on holidays for growth; targets high-single-digit share
The platform is trying to build a new revenue engine around holidays after spending nearly two decades scaling its air and hotel businesses
Lloyds Enterprises settles listing rule violations case with Sebi
Sebi has settled a case involving Lloyds Enterprises and former executives Rajesh Rajnarayan Gupta and Viresh Shankar Sohoni after Rs 4.16 crore
Tata Trusts restructuring proposal could lead to merger of its two iPhone making units
Tata Trusts is hopeful that the merger will keep Tata Sons outside the purview of RBIs regulatory framework for NBFC-UL
Kerala to provide free heart attack detection test to BPL families
The test will be available from primary health centres to district and general hospitals to help ensure timely diagnosis and treatment.
Regulations must keep pace with the entertainment industrys evolution: Punit Goenka
Speaking at a CEO panel on reinventing media, Goenka rallied questions on how the industry should make sense of the ratings band that remains bla
Nifty sees worst September series in 25 years. What does October hold?
Nifty posted its worst September derivatives series in 25 years, falling 6.7% and breaching its 200-week moving average. Foreign selling, elevate
ICICI Lombard launches VIBE health insurance plan targeting Gen Z
All plans include unlimited teleconsultations and a yearly gym membership for members above 18 years of age, covering gym, aerobics, Pilates, cal
CRIF Credit Information Services names Suresh Venkatesan as CEO
The Mumbai-based credit information company, said the appointment is aimed at strengthening its focus on data-led decision-making and inclusive f
CleanMax, Nuvoco to build 46.4 MW wind-solar hybrid plant in Rajasthan
The project combines 20 MW of wind and 26.4 MWp of solar capacity, supported by a 2 MWh Battery Energy Storage System
Indias fertiliser subsidy may exceed 3 lakh crore in the current fiscal
Pointing to this cost pressure, the Centre has asked states to prevent over-application of nutrients
Wingsure launches coffee intelligence platform
The platform captures and verifies farm evidence and turns it into decision intelligence for coffee
Smartphone prices rise 16% in India in H1 2026; shipments seen falling double digits
AI data centres are absorbing DRAM and NAND supply, while higher component costs are putting pressure on smartphone brands and buyers
Bank of India launches programmable digital Rupee with auto-payment feature
The new feature allows account holders to schedule automatic transfers of digital rupees (e) to a beneficiarys CBDC wallet at a fixed amount and
Tata Trusts within right to seek merger, but Tata Sons can challenge: Lawyer
The proposed restructuring aims to take Tata Sons out from NBFC/CIC framework. Whether that objective could be achieved depend on final structure
AI slashes cost of cyberattacks as Mastercard report warns of machine-speed threats
The report, titled Resilience at Machine Speed, found that AI systems success rate on apprentice-level cyber tasks jumped from 9% to 50% between
Rosatom in talks with Adani Group, RIL, NTPC for nuclear power push in India
The Russian nuclear energy giant believes private participation will allow more companies to invest, build capacity in the sector
Sensex, Nifty slip to near six-month lows as Rupee tests 96 against dollar
The Sensex closed at 72,529.07, down 242.65 points or 0.33% and The Nifty 50 settled at 22,716.20, lower by 64 points or 0.28%
Carnival raises annual profit forecast as demand grows
Our booking trends continued to strengthen throughout the quarter, with volumes meaningfully ahead of last year and far outpacing capacity growth
More than 100 million Indians could join long-term investing by 2035, says an EY report.
Economy strong, but India needs to cut dependence on energy imports, says Shaktikanta Das
Das highlighted three specific areas of reform that are still playing out and can be lessons for the global south
AIF real estate investments fall, but fund managers see continued demand
Repayments and refinancing may be offsetting fresh deployment even as funds see opportunities across residential, warehousing and redevelopment
CoinSwitch swings to profitability in FY26 as crypto platforms revenue climbs 150% to Rs 324 crore
CoinSwitch achieved profitability based on Adjusted EBITDA for FY26, with revenue growth of 150%. The company's revenue reached Rs 324.19 crore,
Rajnath Singh calls for boosting export of indigenous warships as domestic content exceeds 75%
He said this during his address at the second edition of the three-day Indian Navys biannual Commanders Conference 2026 that began on Tuesday
As of June 30, 2026, Royal Chain had a product portfolio of more than 27,000 designs. Its offerings are marketed under in-house brands including
Rapidise to invest 200 crore to quadruple Manesar electronics plant capacity
The expansion will add automated manufacturing and digital production capabilities for complex electronics programmes spanning AI hardware, netwo
US stocks: S&P, Nasdaq open higher on oil retreat, tech optimism
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq experienced gains as oil prices retreated, bolstering optimism among technology stocks, partly due to media buzz surroundi
If you miss India, youll miss a large chunk of 21st century: Manuel Muiz
In an interview to The Hindu, the former official in Spains foreign office also said that there is an immense case to be made for European compan
Cleanmax, Nuvoco plan 46.4 MW wind-solar project with battery storage in Rajasthan
The Bhikamkhore project is expected to generate 100 million units of renewable electricity annually and significantly reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2
Amazon Business sales grow 65% in India, bulk orders in West Bengal surge 80%
The B2B platform is expanding its seller base, infrastructure and technology while targeting wider procurement access for businesses across India
A high-level committee has been formed, including leadership from various banks and unions, to discuss the implementation of a five-day work week
GMR Hyderabad Airport begins Hyderabad-Tashkent service
The new route will enhance connectivity between South India and Central Asia, supporting business, trade, and cultural exchanges while providing
mPokket targets 25,000 crore annual loan disbursals, 20,000 crore loan book in 3 years
The fintech expects lifetime disbursals to cross $5.5 billion in FY26 while expanding its reach among underserved borrowers across smaller towns.
SKUAST recommends Best Agrolife fungicide Tricolor for Kashmir apple orchards
Three-year trials found Tricolor effective against major fungal diseases affecting apple crops
PE/VC investments jump 98% in August as large deals drive activity
Buyouts, infrastructure and healthcare account for much of the increase; deal count falls 18%
File ITR now or wait until the new 21 October tax audit deadline? What taxpayers need to know
The tax audit deadline for AY 2026-27 has been extended to 21 October, but taxpayers who have completed the audit need not wait to file their ITR
Travel demand holds firm despite steep rise in airfares: Cleartrip
Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand, has emerged as a faster-growing international region
From safety net to market risk: J&K apple growers face greater price exposure
The withdrawal of the scheme has since left private traders as the principal channel for growers looking to sell their produce
NCLAT seeks creditors replies on Subhash Chandras plea against the NCLT stay; hearing on Oct 29-30
Chandra is challenging a September 1 order of a five-member special bench of the NCLT
10 out of 19 sub-sectors record double-digit growth in July
Growth was led by encouraging performance in real estate and trade
Surat-based Anupam Rasayan completes 1,750-cr acquisition of 48.2% in Bliss GVS Pharma
This marks Anupam Rasayans third strategic inorganic transaction, as the Surat-based specialty chemicals maker expands into finished pharmaceutic
YouTubes India ecosystem supports 9.6 lakh jobs, adds 18,000 crore to GDP
The report highlights rising creator revenues, expanding non-metro creative clusters and growing international viewership for Indian regional-lan
Weekly Rupee View:Stays on weak footing
A firm dollar, elevated crude and persistent foreign outflows weigh on the local currency
Global shares mixed after Wall Street dips; oil prices stabilise
U.S. futures edged lower and oil prices stabilised over uncertainties about U.S.-Iran talks and the possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a
ZEISS Group sees Indias tough operating terrain as global test lab
For ZEISS, Indias toughest conditions may become the proving ground for some of the worlds most resilient precision technologies; Chennai facilit
Indias festive electronics boom runs on credit, leaving millions exposed to repair costs
The trend has created what Subrat Pani terms a credit triangle, purchase, EMI repayment, and repair costs, all landing simultaneously on househol
EY sees 100 million new long-term investors by 2035
Smaller cities, young investors and women are emerging as key sources of Indias next wave of wealth participation
China rolls out new measures to bolster its property sector and economy
China rolled out new measures to help its sluggish property sector amid rising pressure to hit the government's year-end growth goal. China's cen
Index of Services Production: 10 sub-sectors record double-digit growth in July
Air transport declined by 8.4% while Repair services contracted by 5%
EverBrands India files DRHP for 600 crore IPO
EverBrands operates a beverages vertical that includes exclusive brand partnerships for Italian coffee label Lavazza and Sri Lankan tea brand Dil
Centre to launch awareness drive to help farmers tap FTA export opportunities: Shivraj Chouhan
The Centre will also brief the states on the potential benefits of these agreements for Indian farmers and for specific regions
BlueStone opens 3,200 sq ft Kolkata flagship, its first concept store
The new format targets consumers who wear jewellery as personal expression rather than for traditional occasions
Karnataka Maritime Board seeks public private partnership to strengthen maritime infrastructure
Balachandra stated that KMB is extending its focus on connectivity, ship building, coastal shipping, inland waterways, tourism and maritime indus
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders decides to not proceed with the Thoothukudi shipyard project
Availability of land identified for the project emerged as the key issue for the decision, as both MDL and Hyundai sought the same land parcel
Godavari Biorefineries secures a Chinese patent for viral infection treatment compounds
The patent covers compounds that inhibit Vacuolar ATPase (V-ATPase), a cellular mechanism some viruses use during infection, and their use in med
Karnataka notifies new road grid for Bengaluru outskirts to support planned growth
The government said the network will connect key administrative centres, highways and ring roads while allowing land corridors to remain vacant
