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India becomes worlds largest rice producer, overtakes China: Shivraj Chouhan
Speaking at an event in New Delhi, the minister also released 184 new high-yielding and climate-resilient varieties of 25 crops developed by ICAR
Staff at your neighbourhood PSU bank is working harder than you think
Profit per employee, a key metric that tracks staff productivity, has risen sharply for public sector banks.
Expect Indian market to return about 12-15% in 2026: Mark Mobius
Emerging markets veteran Mark Mobius, with 30% of his portfolio in India, believes the country will outperform China in 2026 due to economic refo
Achche din for homegrown IT services companies delayed
Geopolitical uncertainty and US-Europe tariff concerns have dampened hopes for a quick rebound in tech spending. Brokerages expect a mixed bag fo
Schemes on cards to give women more financial muscle; announcements likely in Budget 2026
Customised credit cards, loan products and women-focused insurance plans may be key announcements as the government is looking to build on the me
Rupee may be in for tough week on Venezuela crisis, chances of more US action
Global tensions may weaken the Indian rupee this week. Experts predict volatility due to US actions in Venezuela. The rupee has already declined.
Indian carriers to induct about 100 aircraft annually for 15 years: Minister
India is adopting a multi-pronged strategy to boost international flights from its expanding airport network. The government aims for Indian airp
Obesity therapy mkt set to evolve rapidly
Novo Nordisk India MD expects Wegovys price cut to lift patient uptake 57 times
Investment plans heavy on infra, consumer sector lags
New investment announcements in India surged to Rs 26.62 lakh crore in the first nine months of FY26, driven by electricity, chemicals, and metal
Finos small fin bank plan: Secured loans
Fino Payments Bank is set to transform into a small finance bank. This move will allow it to expand secured lending. The bank plans to separate i
US hold on oil may help India recover $1 billion dues
A potential US-led restructuring of Venezuela's oil sector could significantly benefit India, offering a chance to recover nearly $1 billion in o
Social Security Code: Focus on childcare benefits is back
India Inc is significantly boosting childcare budgets, with 60% of companies planning higher spends, doubling their investment from three years a
No immediate impact seen on Indias oil supplies, prices
Developments in Venezuela are unlikely to immediately impact India's oil supplies or prices, as Venezuelan crude has been largely absent from glo
'Khelega India!': Sports, fitness may soon be part of skills training
India is integrating sports and fitness into its skill training programs, aiming to enhance trainees' physical resilience and provide a potential
India mulls tax exemption for sovereign wealth funds equity gains amid heavy foreign outflows
India may exempt Sovereign Wealth Funds and patient capital from taxes on Indian stock market earnings. This proposal aims to attract stable fore
US will not run Venezuela day to day, Rubio says after Trump remarks
Rubio said the US would instead continue enforcing an existing oil quarantine on sanctioned tankers as leverage to press policy changes, includin
How Trump is reviving the Monroe Doctrine after Maduros arrest
President Donald Trumps reference to the Monroe Doctrine while explaining the US operation that led to Nicolas Maduros arrest has revived debate
US attack on Venezuela gives China diplomatic opening, analysts say
Beijing is expected to use the episode to challenge US claims of a rules-based international order and reinforce its positions on Taiwan and the
Venezuela oil plan: Trumps takeover idea unlikely to shift global prices soon
Analysts believe US President Trump's plan to seize Venezuela's oil industry and invite American companies to rebuild it will not immediately imp
Explainer: Venezuelas distressed debt and who stands to collect
Venezuelas long-running debt crisis has returned to the spotlight after the fall of President Nicolas Maduro, raising fresh questions over who wi
Maduro capture: many security personnel killed in US raid, says Venezuela
Speaking on state television, Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino did not give an exact casualty count but confirmed that the military has been ful
Gold, silver set for volatile week amid US data, Venezuela crisis; analysts warn of swings
Gold and silver prices are poised for volatility this week, driven by crucial US economic data and escalating geopolitical tensions following the
AYUSH gets recognition in India's free trade pacts with Oman, New Zealand
India's traditional medicine system, AYUSH, has achieved formal recognition in bilateral trade agreements with Oman and New Zealand. These agreem
The Immigrant Welfare Recipient Rates by Country of Origin list includes about 120 nations and territories around the world, whose immigrants in
India-EU FTA talks: Piyush Goyal to visit Brussels this week; talks enter final phase
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is heading to Brussels for crucial talks on the India-EU free trade agreement, now in its final and most challengi
Export to Venezuela less than 1 per cent of total exports: Bajaj Auto
Bajaj Auto has stated that its exports to Venezuela represent less than 1% of its total overseas shipments. This clarification comes after the US
When AI meets politics: DMK taps into tech to craft its 2026 poll manifesto
In a first, TNs ruling party turns to AI to crowdsource suggestions
Focus may shift to CY26 budgets and AI scaling as IT growth remains muted in Q3
Indian IT services face muted Q3 growth, shifting focus to CY26 budgets and AI scalability amid cautious demand.
Top Wall Street analysts suggest these 3 stocks for their growth prospects
TipRanks discusses three stocks, including Amazon and Microsoft, favored bysome top pros on Wall Street. Top Wall Street analysts suggest these 3
Airlines scramble to add Caribbean flights after flight ban strands tens of thousands of travelers
U.S. airlines resumed flights to Puerto Rico and other Caribbean destinations early Sunday after aviation authorities lifted temporary airspace r
Rice production milestone! India overtakes China as top global producer; output hits 150mn tonnes
India has become the world's largest rice producer, surpassing China with an output of 150.18 million tonnes. This achievement follows the releas
UP Shri Anna farmer show strong preference for govt procurement over open market sales
Procurement of Shri Anna, which commenced on October 1, has now been successfully completed. This year, a total of 2.13 lakh metric tonnes of mil
Agri varsity VC cautions against urea abuse
Instead of yielding additional benefits, it can even lead to chemical residues in the produce
Gold, silver brace for swings next week on US data, Venezuela turmoil: Analysts
According to experts, commodities markets are expected to see aggressive trading on Monday, reflecting volatile geopolitics after the US captured
Equities outlook: Report flags stable macro backdrop; warns valuations already price in optimism
Indian equities are poised for stable performance heading into 2026, driven by robust corporate balance sheets and an earnings recovery. However,
Social security code draft rules cover gig workers, but unions flag platform conduct concerns
Workers will have to be employed with a single aggregator for a minimum period of 90 days in a year to avail social security benefits, as per pre
U.S.-Venezuelan conflict not to impact Indias trade: GTRI
For India, the Venezuelan disturbance is unlikely to have any material economic or energy impact as Indias trade with the country is now small an
Bengalurus residential demand outlook for 2026 remains positive: Zayd Noaman
According to Zayd Noaman, President of CREDAI Bengaluru, post-pandemic shifts in consumer behaviour have structurally altered the housing market
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide D-Street action on Monday
Indian markets surged on Friday, marking the second trading day of the new year. The Nifty 50 reached an all-time high as a broad rally took hold
Housing inventory: Unsold homes rise 4% across top cities; new supply continues to outpace demand
Unsold housing inventory in India's top seven cities rose 4% last year, reaching over 5.76 lakh units as new supply outpaced buyer demand. Housin
'Significant concern': Irdai on mis-selling in insurance sector, asks insurers to...
Mis-selling involves the sale of insurance products to consumers without proper disclosure of terms, conditions or suitability.
Venezuela raid by US revives oil risk premium, Dalal Street braces for crude-led swings on Monday
The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has reintroduced geopolitical risk into oil markets, impacting global crude prices. While imme
Power banks barred from use on board aircraft: DGCA
Guidelines issued following fire incidents linked to lithium batteries
Dense to very dense fog warning issued as fresh western disturbance approaches
Prevailing cold may trigger ground frost in parts of Uttarakhand on Monday and Tuesday, warns IMD
Karnataka recorded highest growth in tax collection, Gujarat in capital expenditure
Although Karnataka saw the highest growth rate in terms of tax revenue (excluding the share of Union Taxes), it is behind Maharashtra and Uttar P
CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal asks officials to be ready for transition to new I-T Act
The Income Tax Department is gearing up for a significant change. A new direct tax law will be implemented from April 1, 2026, replacing the old
DoE to rationalise Central schemes; seeks inputs on clubbing, scrapping
Holds meeting with various Ministries for proposals on restructuring schemes falling under their domain
AI-made Disney shorts are coming. What happens to Indian creators?
The Disney-OpenAI collaboration signals a transformative era for AI-generated content in India, targeting Gen Z's preference for short-form video
Experts warn tobacco tax hike may boost smuggling, hit revenue
New Delhi: An unprecedented tax hike, coupled with a new excise duty structure on tobacco, could lead to a surge in illicit trade of cigarettes a
Insurance mis-selling: Irdai flags sharp rise in unfair practice complaints
Mis-selling remains a significant concern in India's insurance sector, with complaints related to unfair business practices rising sharply in FY2
Centre unveils 184 climateresilient seed varieties across 25 crops to combat climate change
The 184 varieties released on Sunday are expected to offer farmers higher yields, improved quality and better tolerance to climatic stresses
Travel, festive cheer continue to drive high consumption of transport fuels in December
Diesel usage rose to a six-month high of 8.55 mt in November 2025also the second highest on record after 8.60 mt consumed in May 2025
Tax hike raises risk of smuggling of tobacco products and revenue loss for govt: Experts
Experts warn that a significant tax hike on cigarettes, effective February 1, could fuel illicit trade and lead to substantial tax revenue losses
US-Venezuelan conflict not to impact Indias trade: GTRI
New Delhi: The US-Venezuela conflict will have a negligible impact on Indias trade with the South American country, think tank Global Trade Resea
Markets this week: PMI data, geopolitics & more - What will drive Dalal Street?
Indian markets are poised for a data-driven week, with investors keenly watching domestic PMI readings and key US economic indicators. The earnin
Silk industry should focus on marketing, brand positioning, value creation
Ms. Rao said industry stakeholders have to work towards bridging the gap between the demand and the supply of silk bymaintaining consistent quali
Why health insurance costs less onlineand what you give up
Online health insurance is cheaper, but intermediaries add value through advice and claims support.
Siemens Energy, Hitachi Energy among Antiques eight midcap bets for 2026
The brokerage sees capital expenditure, defence manufacturing and financialisation as key tailwinds for the segment.
Adani Group officially commences 570 MW Wangchhu hydro power project in Bhutan
Group has commenced the 570 MW Wangchhu Hydro Electricity Project in Bhutan, which was initially announced in early September 2025. The foundatio
ICICI Bank, SBI among 10 largecap bets by Antique Broking for 2026 as it eyes an earnings rebound
The brokerage sees Indias Goldilocks phase continuing, supported by policy actions, easing macro headwinds, and a revival in capital expenditure,
Market recap of the week: Seven of top 10 firms add Rs 1.23 lakh crore in mcap; Reliance leads gains
Indian equity markets concluded last week on a strong note, with the combined market value of the top ten companies surging by over Rs 1.23 lakh
Mukesh Ambani's Reliance earns Rs 45266 crore in just 5 days from...; market cap surges to Rs...
Reliance Industries retained the title of the most valued firm, followed by HDFC Bank and Bharti Airtel.
Siddhartha Bhaiyas global playbook: Top sectors in US, China and Europe
Veteran fund manager Siddhartha Bhaiya, who passed away after a cardiac arrest, was known for his contrarian investing style and multibagger smal
China urges US to release Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife at once
China is deeply shocked by and strongly condemns the US' blatant use of force against a sovereign state and action against its President, it said
Foreign fund outflows: FII began 2026 as sellers; over Rs 7,600 crore offloaded in 2 days
Foreign investors began 2026 by withdrawing Rs 7,608 crore from Indian equities, extending last year's significant outflows. This caution follows
India retail inflation likely inched up to 1.66% in December as food prices rise: Report
Retail inflation in India has likely edged up in December 2025 to 1.66 per cent from 0.71 per cent in November, with food prices strengthening ac
Venezuela crisis: US grip on oil could help India recover $1bn dues; stalled output may be revived
A US-led takeover of Venezuela's oil sector could significantly benefit India, potentially recovering nearly $1 billion in long-pending payments
India making strong efforts to host 2036 Olympics, says PM Modi
The 2030 Commonwealth Games will be held in India, and the country is making strong efforts to host the 2036 Olympics, PM Modi said.
Unsold homes up 4 pc in 2025 across top 7 cities as new supply outstrips demand: Anarock
Unsold homes in India's top seven cities increased by four percent last year. This rise to nearly 5.77 lakh units occurred as new home supply out
US President Donald Trump has said America is taking temporary control of Venezuela, aiming to tap its vast oil reserves. Despite holding the wor
How Indian advertising can become caste-conscious
Despite early experiments, such as Idea Cellular's Caste Wars advertisement in 2007, caste remains poorly represented in Indian advertising. But
Unsold homes up 4% in 2025 across top 7 cities as new supply outstrips demand: Anarock
Housing sales in the top 7 cities fell 14 per cent annually to 3,95,625 units last year, while new supply rose 2 per cent to 4,19,170 units
Red Fort blast: Accused used 'ghost' SIM cards to communicate with Pakistani handlers
Highly educated doctors used a sophisticated network of ghost SIM cards and encrypted apps to coordinate with Pakistani handlers for a terror mod
US strikes Venezuela: Will the crisis have any 'meaningful impact' on India? GTRI advises caution
India's economy and energy security remain unaffected by the Venezuelan crisis, according to GTRI. Despite past significant crude oil imports, Ne
Hyderabad to get first commercial tropical trout farm on Monday
Trout farming leverages cold, well-oxygenated water from snow-fed streams and rivers.
India calls for Venezuela crisis to be resolved peacefully, pushing for diplomacy
On January 3, 2026, President Trump confirmed that US special forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores,
US control of Venezuelan oil may unlock $1 bn stuck dues for India, lift output
A US-led takeover of Venezuela's oil sector could benefit India by unlocking nearly USD 1 billion in long-pending dues and reviving crude product
Pongal gift: TN announces 3,000 cash for all rice ration card holders
Pongal gift package, including dhoties and saress and cash prize, will be distributed at a total cost of 6,936 crore, Chief Minister MK Stalin an
Anticipate government to go for 10% capex growth in budget: L&T CFO
Larsen & Toubro's CFO R Shankar Raman anticipates a 10% rise in capital expenditure for FY27, expressing confidence that ample system liquidity w
India likely to outperform global markets in 2026
Mumbai: Sharing his annual outlook for the new year, S Naren, Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer at ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund sai
Nifty may hit 29,500 by Q1 2027 on earnings rebound; Antiques top picks include ICICI Bank and SBI
Antique Stock Broking expects an earnings-led recovery to drive Indian equities higher, with the Nifty targeting 29,500 by March 2027. The broker
Venezuelan situation to have negligible impact on Indias energy security, data shows
Since 2019, India has been cutting its oil imports and commercial engagements with Venezuela in response to U.S. sanctions and threats of seconda
Kerala Vigilance recommends CBI probe against LoP Satheesan over FCRA violation
The Kerala Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau is pushing for a CBI probe into V D Satheesan, sparked by claims of improper fundraising from int
Your money, your choice: Why Indias financial regulators should emulate the new NPS model
The pension regulator has reduced mandatory annuity purchases, removed lock-in periods, allowed investment until age 85, introduced systematic wi
Bandhan Bank loans grow 10% to Rs 1.45 lakh crore in December quarter; deposits up 11%
Bandhan Bank saw a 10 percent rise in loans and advances for the December 2025 quarter. Total deposits grew by 11.1 percent year-on-year. Retail
Indias Russian oil imports at 6-month high in November 2025, U.S. imports jump too
Together, Russia and the U.S. together accounted for nearly half of Indias oil imports in November 2025
Tamil Nadu to start distribution of free laptops to students from Monday
In the first phase, Chief Minister MK Stalin will distribute the laptops to college students at a function
