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India records highest non-fossil fuel capacity edition in FY26: Pralhad Joshi
India has added around 31.25 gigawatt (GW), including 24.28 GW of solar power capacity
India's strong fundamentals to support 7% growth despite global risks, finance minister says
India's economy is set for strong growth this year, with projections at least 7 percent. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the econ
Sandip Pradhan takes charge as SEBIs whole time member
Prior to joining SEBI, Pradhan was Director General of Income Tax (Investigation) in Pune
India's merchandise exports show remarkable resilience amidst global economic headwinds, with total exports for April-October 2025 reaching $491.
Mutual funds investment in equity markets doubles to 43,465 cr on strong inflows
The ongoing calendar year marks the fifth consecutive year of positive equity flows from MFs
India and the US are set to hold crucial trade talks in New Delhi from December 10-12 to finalize the initial phase of a pact. This follows recen
F&O Talk | RBI's 25 bps cut lifts Nifty, but weekly charts show negative closing: Sudeep Shah
Nifty hit a new high before a brief pullback, finding support at its 20-day EMA. Heavyweight sectors like banking and IT are driving resilience,
Sitharaman flags complete customs revamp as next big reform drive
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a comprehensive overhaul of India's customs framework as her next major reform. The initiative aims
India must close trade deals, build AI to leverage Goldilocks moment, says Sunil Mittal
Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal urged policymakers to speed up reforms, warning that unfinished negotiations and bottlenecks could slow India
India, US trade team to start three-day talks from December 10: Sources
India and the United States are set to begin three-day trade talks in New Delhi on December 10 to finalise the first phase of their proposed bila
SME SAR Televenture raises Rs 208 cr from Madhusudan Kela, promoter and others via issue of warrants
SAR Televenture has secured 208.46 crore through warrant issuance to investors including Madhusudan Kelas fund, Choice Advisors, and promoters, b
FII return seen as key trigger for Niftys next breakout: Sudip Bandyopadhyay
Sudip Bandyopadhyay says Nifty can decisively break 26,000 only when FIIs return, while NBFCs and real estate stand to benefit from rate cuts ami
India Budget Basics: If the calculations puzzle you, this is how the budget maths really works
Union Budget: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present India's Union Budget 2026 in February. The budget's core is projecting nominal GDP
AI presents a big opportunity for India to leapfrog ahead of competitors: Qualcomm India President
Indias unique demographic scale and its growing appetite for technology place it at a decisive moment of economic transformation, says Qualcomm I
Concurrent Losers: 12 stocks decline for 5 consecutive sessions
Centre caps airfares as IndiGos massive flight disruptions hike ticket prices
Government invokes regulatory powers to prevent opportunistic pricing as passengers face widespread disruption
DEA Secy says going digital resulted in a transparent fiscal ecosystem
DEA Secy Anuradha Thakur outlines Indias macro-fiscal reforms over the last decade at seminar on Sharing Indias Public Financial Management (PFM)
No respite from toxic air in Delhi, AQI remains 'very poor'
Delhi's air quality has swung sharply through the week, the city recorded an AQI of 279 on Sunday, 304 on Monday, rose sharply to 372 on Tuesday,
Gold is the new FDI: A blueprint to convert India's idle wealth into productive capital
Indias massive household gold holdings, worth $3.8 trillion, far exceed decades of FDI inflows. Redirecting even part of this unproductive wealth
The Reserve Bank of India cut the repo rate to 5.25% amid strong economic growth and exceptionally low inflation, a move hailed as exceptional by
Abu Dhabi Investment Portfolio: 7 stocks surge up to 70% in FY26. 2 new Q2 bets revealed
ADIAs India equity portfolio rose just 0.7% in FY26, though 13 stocks gained and seven surged 2070%. Several holdings fell sharply, while CMS Inf
Meesho IPO allotment date: How to check status online, GMP after robust subscription
Meeshos Rs 5,421 crore IPO allotment will be finalised Monday after massive 81.76x subscription. With a 42% GMP and record retail participation,
IndiGo cancels over 200 flights from Delhi, Mumbai on Saturday
109 IndiGo flights cancelled at Mumbai airport - 51 arrivals and 58 departures - and 106 flights at Delhi airport - 54 departures and 52 arrivals
ICRA expects extended policy rate pause, unless economic growth moderates
The RBI has reduced inflation projection for 2025-26 to 2.0 per cent from the October estimate of 2.6 per cent and February estimate of 4.2 per c
Wakefit raises Rs 580 crore from anchor investors including HSBC, HDFC MF ahead of IPO
Wakefit raised Rs 580 crore from anchor investors at the top price band, with domestic mutual funds taking over half the book. Strong institution
A Golden run: After 60% surge and over 50 all-time highs this year, whats next for gold in 2026?
Gold surged over 60% in 2025 on geopolitical risks, a weaker dollar and strong safe-haven demand. The World Gold Council sees 2026 playing out th
Century Plyboards well-positioned for growth as MDF expansion and premium mix strengthen margins
Indias building products sector is stabilizing with stronger consumption, healthier pipelines, lower input volatility, and rising premiumization.
SpaceX is reportedly seeking an $800 billion valuation in a new secondary share sale, potentially surpassing OpenAI as the US's most valuable pri
Crypto in 2026: The quiet transformation India cannot ignore anymore
The crypto market is shifting from speculation to institutional-grade structure, driven by Bitcoins treasury use, rapid tokenisation, and coordin
SpaceXto offer insider shares at record-setting valuation
People briefed on the matter said that the share price under discussion is higher than $400 apiece, which would value SpaceX at between $750 bill
SEBI aims to ease FPI registration process; floats consultation paper
Proposal aimed at enhancing ease of doing business, simplifying compliance requirements for global investors
Fake guarantee scam: ED files chargesheet against Reliance power
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday said it has filed a chargesheet against businessman Anil Ambanis group company Reliance Power
Chaos continue at Hyderabad airport as Indigo cancels 69 flights in the morning
While a few of the cancellations of departures have been informedto the passengerslate yesterday night, the air commuters are facing difficulties
Indian rupee hits record low: What it means for commodity prices and the economy
The rupees plunge beyond 90 highlights India-specific pressures from FPI outflows, trade deficits and dollar demand. The slide threatens higher i
Maharashtra poised to lead Indias natural farming revolution
If the State translates intent into execution, it will not only mainstream natural farming but set a national benchmark for an agriculture that i
Indian households expect ease in inflation pressures to continue: RBI survey
The RBI survey found that fewer households now anticipate price increases across key segments such as food, non-food items, housing, household du
Zepto plans to launch IPO by June 2026 as shareholders approve move
Valued at $7 billion, Zepto has raised a total of $1.8 billion, or about 16,000 crore, since its inception in July 2021 from marquee investors
Wakefit mobilises 580 crore from anchor investors ahead of IPO
As per the circular, Wakefit has allotted 29,743,590 equity shares to these anchor investors at a price of 195 apiece, raising 580 crore
Indian stock market ends in bullish tone after RBI rate cut
Mumbai: Indian equity benchmarks made marginal losses after hitting record highs and three weeks of consecutive gains due to profit booking. Howe
Dollar slips as traders eye next week's Fed meeting
The U.S. dollar dipped as traders anticipated a Federal Reserve rate cut next week, with nearly 90% probability priced in. Soft labor data and do
Oil climbs to 2-week high on Fed rate-cut signals, supply concerns
Oil prices climbed to a two-week high, fueled by anticipated U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts boosting economic growth and energy demand. Geopoliti
Samsung tops global foldable phone shipments in Q3: Report
Seoul: Samsung Electronics solidified its top position in the global foldable smartphone market in the third quarter this year, industry data sho
'Insane': How Elon Musk reacted to EU's $140m fine on X & why the platform was penalised
Elon Musk denounced the EU's $140 million fine on X as crazy and insane, criticizing the penalty for violating transparency rules under the Digit
Gold gains on Fed rate cut optimism; silver hits record high
Gold prices climbed Friday amid strong expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut next week, while silver reached a record high. The market
European stock clock weekly gains on ongoing Fed cut optimism
European shares closed the week with modest gains as investors digested a U.S. inflation report reinforcing expectations for a Federal Reserve ra
US stocks close with slight gains as data keeps Fed cut expectations on track
Indian markets saw a positive close on Friday. Investors are keenly watching for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next week. Economic data rel
Russias vital oil trade with India is down, but not out
India-Russia oil trade: Even Januarys low is well above pre-war levels. More importantly, according to traders and refiners, volumes could reboun
IndiGo flight disruptions hit Thiruvananthapuram and Ahmedabad airports
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport saw six domestic flights cancelled throughout the day; At Ahmedabad Airport 7 arrivals were reported and
OMOs, forex swaps to keep system flush with liquidity
In a bold strategy to boost economic resilience, the central bank is channeling a hefty sum into the banking system. By leveraging open market op
Mint St doves let it fly even as India cant catch a flight
Friday saw a remarkable uptick in Indian stock markets as the Reserve Bank of India decided to lower interest rates by 25 basis points. This stra
SpaceX tells investors it is targeting late 2026 IPO, the Information reports
SpaceX is planning a major step towards going public. The rocket company aims for an initial public offering in the latter half of next year. Thi
FLY91 adds extra flights between Hyderabad - Goa for stranded passengers
These flights are being operated to ensure continued access between the two destinations at a time when many passengers are struggling to secure
The Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting is set to be highly debated. Policymakers are divided on an expected interest rate cut. Investors are watc
Indigo resumes partial service at Chennai airport with ten flights in the morning
The destinations are Pune, Ahmedabad, Port Blair (two flights), Coimbatore, Guwahati, Kolkata, Bhuvaneshwar, Jaipur and Kochi
RBI did its part, now time for markets to show maturity: SBI report
The Reserve Bank of India has reduced the repo rate to boost economic growth. This move comes as India experiences strong GDP expansion and very
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on Saturday, 6 December? Check details here
Bank holiday today: Banks across India are usually open on first, third or fifth Saturdays of the month unless there is an exceptional holiday.
Simone Tata, who made Lakme a household name in India, dies at 95
Mint Explainer: Does India need special courts for complex drug patent wars?
Timelines for patent disputes in India can stretch years, often a setback for companies working with time-sensitive patent deadlines.
Budget 2026: States may get bigger capex push as Centre plans higher interest-free loans
The allocation under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme may be raised to Rs 1.8-2 lakh crore for 2026-27 from
Too much power, too little grid: Why Adani, NTPC and JSW are forced to cut solar power production
What happens when solar power capacity races ahead while transmission capacity lags? A bottleneck, that has forced the grid regulator to step in
RBI cuts policy rate by 25 bps
The Reserve Bank of India cut its policy interest rate by a quarter-point, citing a 'Goldilocks' economy with low inflation and strong growth. Th
Gujarat farmer distress: Where cotton clouds hang heavy
Following heavy rainfall in October and the subsequent drop in the price of cotton, six farmers have died by suicide in Gujarat. The Union govern
Russia eyes bigger fertiliser play, calls for duty cut
Russia has ramped up its fertilizer exports to India, now commanding a staggering 26% of the subcontinents fertilizer imports. This surge contrib
IndiGo cancels 1,000 flights, gets exemption on night duty limits for pilots
No flights from Delhi and Chennai airports; CEO says normalcy will take 5-10 days
Sebi has proposed a significant overhaul of its Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) framework to simplify registrations and ease compliance for glob
Revanth seeks no flight disruptions for Global Summit
Telangana CM urges State officials to connect with central civil aviation ministry to help resolve any issues
ET Market Watch: RBI surprise cut boosts D-Street, Sensex surges 447 points, Nifty above 26,100
IMF critique: RBI guv says Indian data fairly accurate, DG downplays 'crawl' comment
India's central bank has responded to International Monetary Fund concerns about data and currency management. Reserve Bank of India officials st
IndiGo says its truly sorry for cancellation chaos, promises to earn back customer trust
The airline acknowledged a serious operational crisis that has led to widespread cancellations, long airport queues and limited information for p
Advance tax rules: Who must pay, who is exempt and how quarterly deadlines work
Individuals with a net tax liability exceeding Rs 10,000 must pay advance tax in four installments, with specific exemptions for resident senior
Eastern states driving clean energy transition
Eastern India has been witnessing rapid expansion of renewable infrastructure, supported by state initiatives such as grid strengthening, rooftop
Engagement ongoing with US on mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement: Govt to Parliament
India and the United States are actively discussing a trade agreement. Recent US tariff changes affect Indian exports. Visa policies are also a k
Lok Sabha passes Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025
Pan masala will be taxed at the maximum 40% rate under Goods and Services Tax (GST) based on its consumption, and there will be no impact of this
India can boost its exports to Russia seven-fold, reaching $35 billion by 2030, by tapping into sectors like food, pharmaceuticals, and textiles.
Enterprises wouldprioritise private cloud for sensitive workloads and AI model training to mitigate geopolitical risks and ensure compliance with
IndiGo chaos exposes regulatory gaps
Industry insiders said the airline failed to align its winter schedule and crew-rostering systems with the new framework, despite nearly two year
India and Russia ink agreements for co-operation in food safety, broadcasting
An agreement has been signed between the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Ri
Flight cancellations trigger chaos as grounded flyers turn to rails, roads, hotels
businessline speaks to travellers who scrambled to find alternative routes to reach their destinations in time
Pilots association seeks action against IndiGo, demands rollback of relaxations
Says relaxation in norms will sets a dangerous precedent
Top 7 benefits of using a personal loan app for quick funding
Personal loan apps make borrowing smoother and quicker than traditional loan options. Since the entire process can be completed on a mobile phone
Dabur receives 'no adverse observations' from BSE on merger of Sesa Care
Home-grown FMCG firm Dabur on Friday said it has received an observation letter with o adverse observations from the BSE over its Scheme of Amalg
Flight to nowhere: IndiGo cancellations lead to despair and chaos at airports
Stranded passengers struggled to find alternate travel options
