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New GDP series raises growth projection for FY26 to 7.6%
At 7.8%, Third Qtr Growth Dips But Still Robust
New GDP series makes debut; economy grows at 7.8% in Q3
India's economy expanded by 7.8 percent in the December quarter. Manufacturing output saw a significant increase. Festive season consumption also
UAE Central Bank launches world's first sovereign financial cloud with AI for secure digital finance
The Central Bank of the UAE has launched the world's first sovereign financial cloud services infrastructure, a secure, AI-powered digital backbo
Indian American self-made millionaire reveals his ultimate success secrets
At 80, Silicon Valley pioneer Kanwal Rekhi shares his inspiring journey in 'The Ground Breaker'. From humble beginnings in India to becoming the
GDP revision may widen FY27 fiscal deficit ratio, raise debt path concerns
New GDP data presents a challenge for India's fiscal targets. The government may find it harder to meet deficit and debt goals next fiscal year.
What changes in Indias new GDP series with 2022-23 as base year?
India's Statistics Ministry has released a new GDP series. The base year is now 2022-23, replacing the older 2011-12. This update uses new data s
GDP revision trims FY26 size to 345 lakh crore; $4 trillion mark may slip
India's journey to a $4 trillion economy faces a slight delay. Revised GDP estimates for 2025-26 show a lower nominal GDP. This pushes back the t
Fino Payments Bank MD, CEO arrested under GST Act
Investigation is relating to business partner(s) of the Bank and not relating to the GST compliance of the Bank, the bank said in a filing with s
Norway's sovereign wealth fund pulls out of Adani
It cited gross corruption or other serious financial crime as the criterion for its decision but gave no explanation
India, EU trade agreement includes model mediation procedures
India and the European Union have concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement. A key feature is an annexure for mediation to resolve disput
Deepinder Goyals health tech startup 'Temple' secures $54 million funding, valued at $190 million
Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal's new health tech venture, Temple, has secured $54 million in its first funding round from friends and family, val
FDI climbs 18% to $47.87 bn in FY26 so far; US inflows nearly double
Misselling must stop, banking is about service, not targets: Bandhan Group chief
Banking Regulation Act must be revised for credit inclusion, to support Viksit Bharat, says Chandra Shekhar Ghosh
SBI block deal: BNP Paribas buys 5.28 lakh shares in a Rs 64 crore transaction
French bank BNP Paribas acquired 5.28 lakh shares of State Bank of India for Rs 64 crore. The transaction occurred through a block deal with Soci
Infosys ADRs tumble 5%, Wipro slips over 3% as Wall Street rattled by inflation data and AI fears
Infosys and Wipro ADRs tumbled on the NYSE amid AI-driven fears and higher-than-expected US wholesale inflation. Block's CEO Jack Dorsey announce
Deadlock at CAQM Meet: Industry Slams One-Sided Session on 2027 EV Mandate
CAQM meeting on 2027 EV mandate ends in deadlock as industry criticises one-sided discussions and lack of data support.
Indias third quarter GDP grows at 7.8%; beats estimates after base reset
Buying property abroad? FEMA rules Indian investors must follow to avoid penalties
Indian investors are facing regulatory action for not following Foreign Exchange Management Act rules when buying foreign property. Recent enforc
Beyond tariffs: India-EU FTA text focuses on services, sustainability, IPR, digital trade
No specific flexibility on CBAM but assurance that if others get it, so will India
TN Govt plans an international cricket stadium with 25,000-capacity in Coimbatore
The project includes a commercial complex and club house on DBFOT basis
PM to launch HPV vaccination campaign for 14-year-old girls from Ajmer on Saturday
Programme to cover approximately 1.15 crore girls in the specific age group across the country
Shriram Pistons raises Rs 1,000 crore for Antolin buy
Shriram Pistons and Rings raised Rs 1,000 crore via 18- and 24-month NCDs from mutual funds to partly finance its Rs 1,670-crore acquisition of G
US Stocks: Netflix shares surge 9% as investors cheer decision to exit Warner Bros race
Netflix jumped more than 9% on Friday as investors applauded its decision to exit the race for Warner Bros Discovery, a months-long bidding war w
Mahindra introduces new Rotavator series for farmers in Telangana
New range to offer superior performance and long-term reliability on tough farmlands
At 9.8 lakh crore, fiscal deficit during April-Jan hits 63% of FY26 target
Of the total revenue expenditure, 9.88 lakh crore was on account of interest payments and 3.54 lakh crore on account of major subsidies
The Government of Singapore, HDFC Mutual Fund and the Monetary Authority of Singapore bought promoter shares worth thousands of crores in Vishal
Brief Red Sea return ends as Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd reroute ships via Cape of Good Hope
The ME11 service connects the Middle East and India with the Mediterranean, while MECL links the Middle East and India with the US East Coast
Karnataka CM says AVGC sector can create 20 lakh jobs in 5 years
Emphasising on decentralisation, Siddaramaiah said that digital creative clusters are being set up in Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi-Dharwad, Kalabu
Casagrand launches premium gated community residential project in Tiruppur
As an inaugural offer, the price of residences starts from just 5,199 per sq. ft
80% of stocks under bear grip despite Nifty near all-time high
Monarch AIF says good opportunities are now emerging
Q3 FDI inflows up 16.6% on-year, US second top source in April-December
India FDI inflows: Singapore was the top source of overseas investments in April-December this fiscal, followed by the US. FDI equity inflows in
UBS downgrades the U.S. stock market. Here's what has the investment bank worried
UBS downgraded U.S. equities to benchmark in a fully invested global equity portfolio, saying factors that powered years of outperformance are st
Anthropic faces lose-lose scenario in Pentagon conflict as deadline for policy change looms
Anthropic has just hours to decide whether it will accede to the Defense Department's demands that it be able to use the company's AI models how
US Stocks: Dell shares jump 17%, hit 3-month highs on forecast it will double AI server revenue
Shares of Dell Technologies jumped 17.5% on Friday after the company forecast revenue from its AI server business will double in fiscal 2027, und
Trump Media in talks to spin off Truth Social from DJT into independent stock
Trump Media said it was considering separating Truth Social into a separate, publicly traded company. Trump Media in talks to spin off Truth Soci
Brigade Group launches residential project in Chennai with GDV to be 1,700 crore
This project is part of our continued focus to elevate the standard of urban living in one of the citys most vibrant and well-connected neighbour
US Stocks: Block shares soar 16% as Jack Dorsey leans on AI to trim workforce
Block shares soared more than 16% on Friday after the fintech firm announced it would nearly halve its workforce as part of an overhaul to embed
PM Modi to visit Puducherry and Madurai on March 1
In Puducherry, the Prime Minister will unveil projects worth over 2,700 crore, and 4,400 crore in Madurai
The companys new plant for the crop protection business in Gujarats Dahej, expected to be commissioned by May this year, will manufacture newly-l
India on track for $4 trillion GDP mark by FY27: CEA Nageswaran
Base year revision shifts fiscal deficit ratio
AI race: OpenAI raises $110 billion, valuation soars to $730 billion
Milk demand growth may outpace productivity without structural reforms: Heritage Foods
Heritage Foods Executive Director calls for higher per-animal yield and stronger veterinary infrastructure
Urbanrise launches a luxury gated community, in Chennai with GDV of 800 crore
Spread over approximately 6.09 acres, the development will feature 623 premium residences, across high-rise towers in Phase 1, offering spacious
Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Friday as AI anxiety dragged on tech stocks, with the Nasdaq bracing for its steepest monthly drop sin
What does the GDP data tell you about the Indian economy? When will India become the third largest economy? Whats changed in the new GDP series a
NBCC to redevelop DDA staff quarters in Delhi with Rs 775 crore project
Indian poultry exports soar to new high on strong Gulf buying
Reopening of Dubai market, strong demand from UAE, Indonesia and Japan drive egg, egg product shipments that have doubled April-Dec
Nithin Kamath says post-Covid investing has transformed Indias markets, with over 11 crore unique investors and rising first-time participation.
GDP growth estimates for FY27 revised to 7-7.4% with upward risk
New methodology raises growth forecast, widens fiscal deficit projections slightly
The Ducati Multistrada V2 S is bike that excites without overwhelming ambition
Indias forex reserves drop USD 2.119 bn to USD 723.608 bn
Mumbai: Indias forex reserves dropped by USD 2.119 billion to USD 723.608 billion during the week ended February 20, the RBI said on Friday, Febr
Oil prices rise 3% as US and Iran extend talks into next week
Oil prices rose about 3% on Friday as traders remained on alert for potential supply disruptions after the United States and Iran extended nuclea
Re-balancing India-US trade deal possible amid changed circumstances: Goyal
Minister says India is in a wait-and-watch mode and wants to engage for `best possible opportunities
Women power in the fields cultivating success through collectives
A new rural revolution is happening with women agripreneurs banding together to overcome barriers
XED to launch GIFT City's first IPO of USD12 mn; public issue to open on March 6
Executive learning solutions provider XED Executive Development on Friday said it has fixed a price band of USD 10-10.5 per share for the USD 12
Sensex plunges 961 points; Nifty slips below 200-day EMA as broad selloff grips markets
Of the 4,369 stocks traded on the BSE, 2,633 declined against 1,574 advances, while 340 stocks hit fresh 52-week lows compared to just 100 reachi
CAs body flags hurdles in research analyst registration, seeks clarity from SEBI
BCAS raises concerns on delays, interpretation issues and business restrictions under RA Regulations
Telangana govt releases 745 to clear pending dues to employees
The released amount includes payments towards gratuity, GPF (General Provident Fund), surrendered leave encashment, and advances.
Gaudium IVF ends 1.87% higher at 80.48 after listing higher
On the NSE, the shares of fertility services provider ended at 80.26, up 1.59%
SEBI updates guidelines for independent reviewers of green debt securities
SEBI said the guidelines have been modified to bring consistency with the requirements applicable to social and sustainability bonds
Barclays shares fell on Friday after media reports it and other banks face potential losses related to the collapse of UK mortgage provider Marke
Cricket fever fuels travel demand as tourists flock to cities playing host to match
Crickets T20 World Cup sparks travel demand, with soaring bookings for flights and stays in match-hosting cities.
Deepinder Goyal's Temple raises $54M at $190M valuation
Temple, the latest venture of Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal, has successfully raised $54 million in its first funding round.
Kerala to become dumpsite-free State in two years: Minister Rajesh
With the commissioning of eight plants capable of converting reject waste to RDF (Refuse Derived Fuel), Kerala has achieved the capacity to treat
BPCL commissions Compressed Biogas Plant at Brahmapuram near Kochi
The CBG plant will process 150 tonnes of source-segregated biodegradable municipal solid waste (MSW) per day. It will generate 5.6 tonnes of comp
Global smartphone shipments set to dip to record lows in 2026 amid memory shortage
A severe memory crunch, coupled with elongated replacement cycles in absence of large specification changes are set to be the primary trigger of
US Markets | Sunway Healthcare launches prospectus for up to $736 million IPO
Sunway Healthcare Holding on Friday launched the prospectus for its initial public offering that is expected to raise up to 2.86 billion ringgit
After Friday crash, GIFT Nifty jumps on GDP data. How will stock market react on Monday?
Indian markets fell sharply, with the BSE Sensex dropping 961 points amid global worries and foreign outflows. However, stronger-than-expected GD
Wealth creation demands more than savings accounts. Robert G. Allen highlights that millionaires grow fortunes through investments like stocks an
Indian bond yields end February lower on surplus liquidity
Indian government bond yields fell in February as surplus banking liquidity supported demand ahead of record government borrowing in the next fis
China Eastern Airlines to expand India operations, plans Mumbai-Shanghai service from May
The airline is also looking to restart flights between Kunming and Kolkata in the summer
New GDP series: When will India become the fourth largest economy? CEA explains
Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran has expressed confidence of above 7% GDP growth potential of the economy. India is on path to become
Listed non-banking finance firm Credent Global Finance raises Rs 30 crore via QIP
Credent Global Finance raised Rs 30 crore through a QIP to strengthen its growth capital following a sharp jump in quarterly earnings. The fundra
Indias growth momentum intact; GDP outlook for FY27 raised to 77.4%: CEA Nageswaran
India's economy shows strong growth momentum. GDP grew 7.8% in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. This figure surpassed expectations. The nat
Apple Pay is coming to India in mid-2026, in advanced talks with banks
Its been over 10 years since Apple Pay launched in the US in 2014, and has now expanded to 89 countries. India was not one of them. That is about
Proposed US trade deal can be 'rebalanced': Piyush Goyal
India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has hinted that the proposed trade deal with the US could be ebalanced if necessary.
India's forex reserves drop by $2.11 bn to $723.608 bn for week ending Feb 20
India's foreign exchange reserves dropped $2.11 billion, reaching $723.608 billion in the week ending February 20. This follows a record-breaking
Access to credit, recognising household labour critical to enhancing womens role in agriculture
At the Agri & Commodity Summit, experts urged recognition and support for women farmers to empower them in Indias agriculture
Steel HRC prices hit 2-year high at 54,000/tonne; how long will the rally last?
India's steel market has reversed course. Hot-rolled coil prices have risen significantly. This surge is driven by higher raw material costs, a g
Shares of Block jumped over 20% after Jack Dorsey announced strong Q4 profits and plans to cut 4,000 jobs, citing rising AI-driven efficiency. Ma
Gold futures increase on spot demand
Silver prices climbed more than 3% to 2.67 lakh per kilogram in the futures trade on Friday
Brigade Group ties up with Primus Senior Living to build 3 housing projects for elders
Realty firm Brigade Group has tied up with Primus Senior Living to develop three housing projects in South India for elderly people with an estim
Indonesia hits pause on Prabowos mega order of Indian trucks
The proposed imports have touched a nerve in Jakarta at a time when other foreign automakers with a large local manufacturing presence such as To
Gainers & Losers: Redington, Tejas Networks among 8 stocks in limelight on Friday
Nifty and Sensex tumbled sharply amid broad-based selling in auto, financial and FMCG stocks. Several counters including XTGlobal Infotech and Te
