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Stock markets rise amid buying in metal shares and positive global trends
U.S. Fed rate cuts helped the stock markets to bounce back after a quiet phase
100% FDI in insurance a transformational reform, says IBAI
Brokers body says fresh capital will boost rural penetration, specialised products and digital infrastructure
AP asks Centre to recognise Amaravati as new State capital with effect from June 2, 2024
Amendment to AP Reorganisation Act likely in the upcoming Budget sessions of Parliament
Indias retail inflation rises to 0.71% in November
The latest print is below the Reserve Bank of Indias target range of 2% to 6% for the third straight month
A clear overview of the differences between a credit report and credit score, highlighting their purpose, impact on borrowing, and why both are e
Afcom Holdings to get its third freighter this month; to add two wide-body aircraft by end of 2026
Afcom Holdings expands fleet with a third freighter this month and plans two wide-body aircraft by 2026.
SatyaMaple to develop 1,600 crore luxury project on Dwarka Expressway
Spread across 5 acres, the development will feature 488 premium units across three towers and will be delivered in a single phase
Mercedes to hike vehicle prices by up to 2% to offset impact of weakening rupee
Rise in input costs, commodity prices, and increased logistical expenses, in combination with inflationary pressures, have been creating signific
Refinancing a personal loan can cut EMIs, lower interest costs and simplify repayments by securing better terms, helping borrowers improve cash f
India outlines 40-country textile export strategy; launches major schemes to boost competitiveness
Multiple schemes including PM MITRA Parks, PLI for technical textiles, ATUFS, SAMARTH and Silk Samagra-2 aim to enhance manufacturing, innovati
Offering land at 99 paise an acre a game-changer for Andhra Pradesh: Naidu
Lays foundation stone for Cognizant and 7 other IT firms in Visakhapatnam
Maharashtra govt partners with Microsoft to launch MahaCrimeOS AI
Developed by CyberEye, the MahaCrimeOS AI is currently live in 23 Nagpur police stations
Aviation Minister chairs review meeting with airlines on preparedness for winter fog
As winter fog approaches, Aviation Minister emphasises the need for enhanced accountability and real-time communication among airlines and regula
Maharashtra, Brookfield to create Asias biggest GCC; $1 bn investment lined up
The upcoming facility is expected to employ 45,000 people directly and indirectly, with an MoU to be signed soon
IndiGo faces CCI scrutiny over potential violation of competition norms
Probe follows major flight cancellations as officials assess dominance on key routes and potential abuse under Section 4 of the Competition Act
Regulator CCI examining whether IndiGo violated competition norms: Official
NEW DELHI: Fair trade watchdog CCI is examining whether the country's largest airline, IndiGo, violated competition norms, a senior official said
A clear comparison of overdraft vs personal loan outlining key differences, benefits and risks to help borrowers choose suitable credit options b
BITS Pilani announces admission exam dates
Application window to open from December 15
Indian sugar industry leader wins Global Excellence Award
Samir Somaiya has become the first Indian to receive the Plinio Nastari Sugar Excellence Award from the International Sugar Organisation
Coal Controller Organisation appointed authority to regulate, register proposed coal exchanges
The coal ministry had proposed appointing CCO as the regulator in a draft legislation floated September this year.
Cars, two/three-wheelers record highest-ever sales in November: SIAM
According to monthly sales data by SIAM, the domestic total two-wheeler dispatches grew by more than 21%y-o-y to 19,44,475 units during the month
Japanese shipping giant MOL invests in Bengalurus Theia Ventures Fund
With India now home to over 157,000 startups and nearly 70 unicorns, the country has become MOLs priority growth market beyond shipping, includin
Moody's maintains stable outlook for global asset management industry in 2026
Moody's noted that equity markets across the US, Europe and Asia performed strongly in 2025 despite intermittent volatility, positioning asset ma
Intel has tested chipmaking tools from firm with sanctioned China unit
Auto industry continues wholesale momentum in November: SIAM data
The total production of Passenger Vehicles, Three Wheelers, Two Wheelers, and Quadricycle in November 2025 was 29,43,456 units, according to SIAM
Rupee hits record low as U.S. trade stalemate drags on, outflows pinch
Traders pointed to firm dollar bids in the non-deliverable forwards market alongside hedging demand from importers as factors behind the rupees d
CPI Retail Inflation live updates: Retail inflation in India may rise to 0.51% in November due to fading base effects and higher gold and silver
Delhi chokes under thick smog as AQI hits 332, air quality remains 'very poor'
The air quality was 'very poor' at 30 stations while it was 'severe' at one station, Jahangirpuri, which recorded an AQI of 405
India frees up visas for Chinese professionals in key step to boost ties
India is now issuing Chinese business visas within a month. This move aims to boost ties with China and end significant output losses. Bureaucrat
Stock markets rally in early trade amid U.S. Fed rate cuts
Amid positive global trends and rate cut by U.S. Federal Reserve, Stock markets surge in early trade
Veteran Congressman and former Union minister Shivraj Patil passes away at 90
Patil began his political journey as the president of Latur municipality between 1966 and 1970 and was subsequently elected as an MLA for two ter
ED cracks down on 1,000-crore illegal cough-syrup racket; kingpin flees to Dubai
The case stems from around 30 UP Police FIRs on the illegal production and trafficking of codeine cough syrup, including smuggling across the Ban
18th Mint BFSI Summit LIVE Updates: SEBI's Tuhin Kanta Pandey to deliver keynote address today
18th Mint BFSI Summit LIVE Updates: SEBI chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey will deliver the keynote address today. The Finances Next Frontier theme will b
India weighs tougher battery rules as 10 GWh storage plan takes shape
The renewable energy ministry wants new efficiency and lifecycle conditions to ensure only higher-performance batteries qualify under the utility
Meghalaya boosts pollution tracking, unveils real-time air quality monitoring system in Byrnihat
Located along the Assam-Meghalaya border, Byrnihat has featured among Indias worst pollution hotspots in studies by IQAir and the Centre for Rese
Netflix is buying Warner Bros. Is this the end of cinema?
Critics fear the mega-merger will accelerate the decline of cinema, strengthen streaming consolidation and invite serious antitrust scrutiny.
Standing Committee praises DRDO for 2.64 lakh crore savings, tech breakthroughs
Currently, DRDO has successfully developed multiple air defence systems, including the QRSAM and the Medium Range SAM, and is developing a long-r
Pak may ban 'uncooperative' social media platforms: Minister
Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik made these remarks on Thursday, according to a Dawn report
ICAI clears amendment to Code of Ethics, allowing advertising by CA firms
The revised code of ethics allows greater flexibility in advertising, write-ups, and website use, including push notifications for non-exclusive
Recent leadership changes at global consumer goods companies
Global consumer goods companies undergo significant leadership changes as CEOs step down amid economic challenges and evolving market conditions
CCL Products looks beyond coffee to emerge as food and beverge FMCG player
Launches South Indian snacks under Malgudi brand and iced tea mixes
Oracles CDS spike: an explainer on the new AI risk indicator
With more than $100 billion in debt and soaring capital expenditure to build AI infrastructure, Oracles credit default swaps now trade near their
Singapore's Sembcorp to acquire two Australian energy firms
The acquisition includes operating assets and development pipelines, which will strengthen Sembcorps presence in Australia, one of its key overse
US sanctions Venezuelan President Maduro's three nephews as pressure campaign ratchets up
The Treasurys Office of Foreign Assets Control published the list of sanctions on Thursday
US to relax 15% corporate tax, helping tech and pharma claim big R&D breaks
The proposed fix would unlock as much as $67 billion in retroactive deductions for research-heavy sectors such as tech, pharmaceuticals and manuf
Disney went after Google, demanding the tech company stop exploiting its copyrighted characters to train its AI systems
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella codes AI cricket app; picks Kohli over Dhoni as captain
Nadella showcased how the app generated reasoning chains, debates and consensus models, calling it fantastic.
World Bank approves $305 million for Haryana's clean air project
A further 563 crore will be spent by the department of industries and commerce to drive cleaner industrial operations, real-time emission control
US trade deficit unexpectedly shrinks to smallest since 2020
On an inflation-adjusted basis, the merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $79 billion in September, the smallest in nearly five years. Exports of
Month after blast, UNESCO meet at Red Fort goes on under tight security
New Delhi is hosting a significant UNESCO meet at the Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, under stringent security following a recent blast.
Crypto mogul Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years in prison for $40 billion stablecoin fraud
Kwon agreed to forfeit over $19 million as part of his plea deal. His lawyers argued his conduct stemmed not from greed, but hubris and desperati
Casagrand makes international debut with a $120 million luxury project in Dubai
Located in Dubai Islands, one of the citys fastest-growing waterfront districts, the project offers 131 premium residences
Govt urges agri industry to ramp up capacity using sops
The shift will lead to rapid growth in the domestic kitchen appliances market to over $50 billion by 2035 from $32 billion in 2027, reflecting th
NASA Loses Contact With its Maven Spacecraft Orbiting Mars For Past Decade
Launched in 2013, Maven began studying the upper Martian atmosphere and its interaction with the solar wind once reaching the red planet the foll
Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules 2025 amended to ease business and operations, informs Hardeep Puri
The rules also stipulate that application for grant of petroleum lease would be decided within 180 days.
AWS to invest $7 billion in Telangana for major data centre expansion
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy hailed the investment as a testament to investor confidence and central to Telanganas USD 3 trillion economic vis
Tata Hitachi increases its India focus amidst high U.S. tariffs, a weak rupee
Despite global uncertainties linked to tariffs and currency fluctuations, Hitachi executives said the company remained bullish in India as the co
Goyal says US should sign trade deal on the dotted lines if satisfied
Goyal refused to disclose specifics or commit to a timeline, noting that five rounds of negotiations have been completed.
ModiTrump speak as IndiaUS trade deal edges closer
The discussion coincided with the conclusion of two days of trade negotiations, signaling progress toward a long-awaited trade agreement that cou
Savings shift reshapes Indias markets
Domestic savings are replacing foreign institutional money, boosting stability but exposing new investors to uneven participation and higher risk
Putting best foot forward, Prada to release limited edition Kolhapuri chappal
The Italian fashion house will launch a limited edition collection in partnership with two Indian outfits
RBI scraps plan to limit corporate current accounts to two big lenders
The RBI has withdrawn its restrictive proposal on current accounts for corporate borrowers after a pushback from private banks. The revised guide
The committee observed that diversification efforts are often bothered by sanctions, financial market volatility and regulatory changes in host c
NITI calls for developing Corporate Bond Market to reduce dependency on bank led debt
Indias corporate bond market stands at roughly $650 billion, whereas the United Kingdoman economy smaller than India in GDP rankinghas a corporat
IndiGo lowers capacity, revenue guidance for third-quarter FY2026
IndiGo revises Q3 FY2026 capacity and revenue guidance downwards due to disruptions that have impacted its financial forecasts and operations
Mexico tariff hike triggers concerns about export of auto components, cars
Indias automotive sector exported around $1.95 billion worth of items to Mexico in FY25
India to become worlds largest developer community on GitHub by 2030: Nadella
Microsoft had acquired GitHub in 2018 for $7.5 billion in stock
IndiGo CEO presents cancellation facts to DGCA, summoned again
IndiGo expects to operate more than 1,950 flights
Govt plans to accord permanent approval to nano-fertilizers
However, Agriculture Ministry wants all data from test results evaluated by experts before approval
Gopalan ramps up residential pipeline with premium towers, senior-living community
Alongside its luxury push, Gopalan will retain a presence in the mid-segment with a new project planned on Mysore Roads Kengeri belt
TIME magazine names 'Architects of AI' as its person of year for 2025
The magazine cited 2025 as the year when the potential of artificial intelligence roared into view with no turning back
Govt set to release second working paper on copyrightability of AI generated content
Once the inputs are collected on all proposals, these would be fully analysed. It is only after intensive discussions and consultations on the pr
India seeing great momentum in AI, agentic AI deployments: Satya Nadella
Microsoft is moving the frontier of outcomes for individuals and organisations; were not building for building sake, but building to have impact
Decades after falling apart, HAJY groups surviving members face legal action
Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested Mir last week for leading a violent procession in 1996
Mexicos 50% tariffs have been in place since 2024, but can still hurt Indias auto exports
In April 2024, the country imposed tariffs ranging from 5-50% on a range of items imported from non-FTA partners
PFRDA widens investment options for pension funds
Allows private pension funds to invest in the top 250 stocks, commodity ETFs
US AEI forays in to India with passenger-to-freighter; DGCA approves the conversion
Chennai-based Afcom Holdings is AEIs first customer to procure the converted freighter
New labour codes will not reduce take-home pay, clarifies Labour Ministry
PF deductions remain based on the wage ceiling of 15,000, and contributions beyond this limit are voluntary, not mandatory, the Ministry said in
EC extends electoral roll revision timeline in six States, UTs
The EC on Thursday released the revised schedule for Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Utta
Prada to source collection of sandals, inspired by Kolhapuri Chappals from LIDCOM, LIDKAR
Earlier in June this year, Prada faced criticism for leather sandals in its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, which closely resembled Kolhapuri Chap
Cognizant launches Artificial Intelligence Lab and Cognizant Moment Studio in Bengaluru
The Cognizant Moment Studio is part of the companys digital experience practice that helps clients leverage AI to reimagine customer experience a
Oman's lower house approves trade pact with India; Union cabinet may take up on Fri
India's free trade agreement with Oman is moving forward. Oman's Shura Council has approved the pact. India's Union Cabinet is expected to review
Watch: Indian rice exporters not worried about USs high tariff threats
Indian rice exporters remain unfazed after the United States threatened to impose higher tariffs on Indian rice. Exporters say the move is unlike
Indias beverage carton recycling jumps to 48%, beats global average
A recent study shows India's recycling rate for food and beverage cartons has risen to 48%, significantly higher than the global average of 27%.
Finance Ministry streamlines recruitment, result cycle for public sector banks
This includes recruitment to SBI, Nationalised Banks and Regional Rural Banks
Retirement savings revamp: NPS now includes gold, silver ETFs
PFRDA has allowed investments under the NPS into gold and silver ETFs and Nifty 250 stocks.
Mexicos Senate approves tariff hikes on Chinese, other Asian imports
New duties of up to 50% will be imposed in 2026 on certain goods; move seen as appeasing U.S. ahead of next USMCA review
Hydrogen Fuel Cell EVs transformative to shape India's clean future: Pralhad Joshi
Pralhad Joshi drove a hydrogen fuel cell electric car, Mirai, manufactured by Japanese automaker Toyota, to the Parliament to showcase advanced h
