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Imports, weak demand weigh on tur prices as new crop hits market
Centre approves purchase of 9.67 lakh tonnes at MSP in Karnataka for 2025-26 season
IndiGo to give travel vouchers worth 10,000 to affected passengers
The travel vouchers will be in addition to compensation payable under government norms
Why December 2025 is the best car-buying window - there's more to it than GST cuts
The Indian automotive sector is experiencing strong growth due to record festive sales and tax reforms. Year-end stock-clearances are expected to
Kerala seeks full quantity of fertiliser allocated to meet Rabi season demand
State Agriculture Minister says farmers are facing severe challenges due to the current shortfall in supply and timely availability of fertiliser
Mexicos auto tariff hike to hit $1 billion India car exports
The import duty on cars will rise to 50% from 20%, dealing a significant blow to Indias largest vehicle exporters to Mexico including Volkswagen,
US approves sale of $686 million F-16 fighter jet support package to Pakistan
Washington says the upgrades will boost counterterrorism cooperation and keep Pakistans fleet operational through 2040
Air-quality regulator sets up expert panel to fast-track EV shift amid hybrid-policy rift
Seven months after its hybrid-equating advisory angered EV makers, CAQM moves to shape Delhis next clean-mobility strategy.
India sets its own air standards; global rankings not official: Govt
The govt clarified that while no global authority ranks countries officially, it conducts its own annual Swachh Vayu Survekshan to assess and ran
Pilot, cabin crew shortage to test FDTL roll-out
As airlines grapple with stringent new regulations and a mounting demand for pilots and cabin crew, investments in simulation training are surgin
In charts: Will Indias passenger car market continue revving up after November surge?
Car registrations barely grew between January and September 2025, compared to the same period last year. But a turnaround in October and an unusu
Home sweet home: The complete cost of ownership
The actual cost of owning a house can vary significantly depending on several factors, including the propertys location, price of the home, finan
IndiaUS trade deal likely by March, says CEA Nageswaran
The first phase of the deal, covering tariff rationalisation, was originally targeted for completion this fall but missed the deadline
Love, violence and toxic men: Why viewers still flock to these Bollywood flicks
The success of films like Tere Ishk Mein illustrates that audience engagement often outweighs critical reviews. Strong emotional narratives and c
This sets a new benchmark for enterprise-scale AI adoption in India, claims Microsoft
India launches first indigenous hydrogen fuel-cell vessel in Varanasi
With this launch, India joins nations like China, Norway, and Japan that operate hydrogen-powered vessels.
Tamil Nadu a new GCC magnet with 250+ centres
Chennai alone has 10% of Indias stock, says FICCI-Anarock Report
Indian refiners turn back to Russian crude as discounts widen
As Indian refiners capitalize on attractive pricing, concerns over reputational risks and sanctions loom large, prompting a cautious approach to
Subramania Bharati birth anniversary: PM Modi, VP and Amit Shah pay homage
PM Modi praised Bharati for igniting courage and inspiring generations through his literary genius and social reforms
Overall rural sentiment is highly optimistic, with three-fourths expecting incomes to rise next year, signalling sustained economic momentum.
Indian envoy to Canada meets senior officials discusses ways to enhance bilateral ties
In January, India will be welcoming a delegation led by the Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia at the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officer
President Murmu on 2-day visit to Manipur from Thursday
This will be Murmus first trip to the strife-torn state after becoming the President of India
Revenue outlay continues to dominate defence budget, parliamentary panel flags concern
In its report reviewing ATR of the Ministry of Defence on recommendations of the Ninth Report (18th Lok Sabha) on the Demands for Grants for 2025
AMFI November data: Equity mutual fund inflows surged 21% to 29,911 crore
Equity mutual fund inflows rose to 29,911 crore, while monthly SIP contributions declined slightly to 29,445 crore.
IndiGo cancels 60 flights from Bengaluru; CEO Pieter Elbers to appear before DGCA
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has been summoned by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to submit a comprehensive report, including data and upda
Oracle shares dive as revenue misses forecasts
Oracle shares were down some 10.7% to $199.50 in after-market trades that followed release of the earnings figures
Huge potential for collaboration between India and US in healthcare: Dr Naresh Trehan
Dr. Naresh Trehan highlights key sectors for partnership, including AI-driven healthcare solutions and drug development, as India aims to enhance
Stocks markets open firm but later turned choppy amid mixed global cues
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty began trading on a positive note but soon pared all early gains to trade in the negative territory amid
Amit Shah slams Opposition for appeasement over move to impeach Madras HC judge
Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Shah said this was the first attempt since independence to impeach a judge for delivering a judgment, calling it a dan
Hindu unity in Tamil Nadu enough to settle Thiruparankundram issue, says Mohan Bhagwat
The controversy erupted after clashes during Karthigai Deepam, following a High Court order directing authorities to light the lamp at the hillto
Pawan Kalyan hits out at MK Stalin over Tirumala laddu-ghee scam comments
His comments come as the SIT probing the case detained two TTD officials, with more arrests expected following earlier action against a senior pr
Indias retail inflation expected to be between 0.51% in November
Economists attribute the uptick to a fading base effect and higher gold and silver prices, even as core inflation remains firm at around 4.5%
Intel pursued deals that boosted CEO Lip-Bu Tan's fortune, sources say
The events show one of at least three instances where Intel has pursued deals that benefit Tan financially either by exploring bids for startups
After China, Kolkata Port eyes direct shipping services to more East Asian countries
Launched in July last year with Pacific International Lines, the service has cut costs and transit time, driving sustained cargo growth.
Rupee falls 17 paise to 90.11 against U.S. dollar in early trade
Forex traders said the rupee is likely to trade with a negative bias on muted domestic markets and sustained foreign fund outflows
SIR controversy: Amit Shah accuses Opposition of lying, defends ECs authority
Shah said SIR is a constitutional process supervised entirely by the Election Commission, not the government
Old economy sectors drive India's investment boom unlike US, position it as an AI hedge: Report
The report noted that, unlike the US, where a sharp rise in spending on IT equipment and software is now dominating private investment, Indias ca
Divided U.S. Fed makes third straight rate cut, signals higher bar ahead
The Feds statement on its decision also brought back language used in late-2024 to signal a pause in more rate cuts
US lawmaker warns Trump risks becoming the president who lost India
Speaking at a congressional hearing on the USIndia Strategic Partnership, Sydney Kamlager-Dove said India is central to American interests in def
Delhi govt signs MoU with Indian Oil for beautification, maintenance of flyovers
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the initiative would support pollution control efforts and contribute to shaping a Viksit Delhi through collectiv
Netanyahu, Modi to meet 'very soon': Israel PMO
The two countries signed a Bilateral Investment Treaty during Smotrichs visit and then a Terms of Reference leading to FTA during the visit of Mi
Several crores in demonetised currency seized in north Delhi
Authorities are investigating the source of the notes and the network involved
Is Indias 8.2% growth rate sustainable?
Indias GDP surged 8.2% to 48.63 lakh crore, indicating strong economic momentum. However, the IMFs Grade C rating warns of structural weaknesses
Indias Deepavali inscribed on UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list
This is Indias 16th element on the list, joining cultural treasures like Kumbh Mela, yoga, and Durga Puja.
Foreigners allowed to travel to US without a visa could soon face new social media screening
The announcement also said that CBP would start requesting a list of other information, including telephone numbers the person has used over the
Bank of India raises 2,500 crore through bond issue
The bank said it received total of 68 bids amounting to 4,982 crore.Out of this itaccepted 29 bids amounting to 2,500 crore
Trumps gold card programme goes live, offering US visas starting at USD 1 million
The scheme replaces the EB-5 investor visa and removes job-creation requirements, aiming to attract top global talent and generate federal revenu
PFRDA widens investment rules, allows pension funds to invest in top 250 stocks and commodity ETFs
The regulator has also approved investments in gold and silver ETFs, enabling exposure to commodities for the first time
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live Updates: The short-term outlook is bullish for ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company. The stock is indicating
Large caps set to deliver; annual market returns could be 12-14%: Raamdeo Agrawal
Large-cap stocks are expected to lead market gains in the coming years. Motilal Oswal Financial Services chairman Raamdeo Agrawal sees significan
Pension funds can now invest in more stocks, gold, silver ETFs
Pension regulator PFRDA has revised investment rules, allowing private pension funds to invest in the top 250 market-cap stocks and gold/silver E
Following IndiGo's flight cancellations, bus operators like redBus and Leafybus are seeing a surge in bookings, with redBus reporting a 17% incre
Silver climbs Rs 11,500 to a fresh peak on global cues
Silver prices surged by 11,500 to a fresh peak of 1,92,000 per kilogram in New Delhi, marking the steepest single-day rise in nearly two months.
Wakefit Subscribed 2.52 times, Corona IPO 137 times on last day
Wakefit Innovations' IPO saw a subscription of 2.52 times, with strong interest from retail and qualified institutional investors. Meanwhile, Cor
ADB raises India's growth forecast for FY26 to 7.2%
India's economic growth forecast for this year has been boosted to 7.2% by the Asian Development Bank, a significant upgrade from its previous pr
Kotak Securities sees 13% rise in Nifty by next December
Kotak Securities is optimistic about the stock markets, setting a Nifty target of 29,120 by December 2026, driven by strong earnings growth expec
Adani Enterprises rights issue oversubscribed
Adani Enterprises' 25,000 crore rights issue concluded with 108% subscription, attracting applications for 149.5 million shares. The issue, price
India explores higher petrol blends than E20 as ethanol overcapacity mounts
The talksstill at an early stagefollow calls from sugar industry leaders for a clear roadmap on ethanol use, given its overcapacity in production
Offers from India best-ever: USTR on proposed bilateral trade agreement
United States trade officials report receiving unprecedented offers from India on a proposed bilateral trade agreement. Negotiators are currently
Fixed deposit growth finds its key driver in rural incomes
Savings deposits in rural centres also posted a robust 10% increase, the fastest pace in six quarters. Experts attribute this shift to rising rur
Didn't engineer chaos to bypass pilot rest rules: IndiGo chairman
IndiGo's chairman, Vikram Singh Mehta, apologized for recent flight disruptions, denying they were deliberate. He stated external experts will id
'Direct path to citizenship': Donald Trump launches Gold Card, cites corporate demand what it means
US President Donald Trump has launched the 'Trump Gold Card,' a new immigration initiative offering a direct path to citizenship for qualified in
Dow Jones rises 500 pts after US Fed cuts rates by 25 bps
Indian markets reacted positively as the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates. The Dow Jones surged over 500 points. The Fed indicated a pause i
India slams China-led investment plan at WTO
India has raised concerns at the World Trade Organization regarding a China-led proposal for an investment facilitation agreement. New Delhi argu
RBI may maintain repo rate at 5.25% through FY27: Fitch
The commentary from BMI comes amid many economists and bond-market experts in India factoring in a further quarter percentage point reduction in
EU, US trade pacts progressing, says Piyush Goyal
India's trade talks with the European Union and the United States are moving forward. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal expressed confidence in earl
US Fed meet: Jerome Powell-led FOMC cuts rate by 25 basis points; lowest level in almost three years
The Federal Reserve's FOMC reduced its key interest rate by 25 basis points, bringing it to a near three-year low. This move aims to bolster the
Amid IPO boom, lawyers with capital markets exposure in demand
Law firms are hiring more capital markets lawyers. This is driven by a rise in initial public offerings and other fundraising activities. Demand
US Federal Reserve cuts rates by 25 bps again, sets tone for 2026
The US Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate by 25 basis points, a move anticipated amid cooling inflation and mixed economic data. This decisio
ReNew Power to raise $800m to refinance debt
ReNew Power is raising $800 million through a five-year loan, with Societe Generale, Standard Chartered, and SMBC acting as lead banks. This sign
ADB lifts India's FY26 growth forecast to 7.2%
The Asian Development Bank has raised India's growth forecast for the current financial year to 7.2%, citing stronger-than-expected second-quarte
Indian stocks are expected to stay expensive: HSBC report
Research analysts across the market still maintain that earnings need to trim to reflect the tepid earnings of corporate India or the latter shou
Indias first hydrogen-powered train: Whats special about it? Top 5 things to know
In a groundbreaking achievement for sustainable transit, Indian Railways has unveiled its inaugural hydrogen-powered train. This pioneering 'Made
As India enters pivotal trade talks with the United States, experts are advising a careful approach regarding the potential reduction of tariffs
IndiGo flight cancellations: Indias duty norms stricter than global standards, says IATA chief
India has rolled out tougher pilot duty regulations in a bid to enhance safety standards, yet this has thrown a wrench into IndiGo's operations,
Elon Musk signals push for Starlink's entry in India, says looking forward to...
Starlink is among the world's most advanced satellite technology companies, delivering high-speed, low-latency internet, providing connectivity t
India's investment landscape is transforming, with mutual fund assets projected to surpass Rs 300 lakh crore by 2035. Mass and mass-affluent inve
The IMF chief urges China to rebalance its economy, warning that relying solely on exports is unsustainable for its size and risks global trade f
India should remain extremely cautious on giving concessions on agri products to US: GTRI
India is urged to be cautious in trade talks with the US, particularly regarding agricultural and GMO products, and to demand significant tariff
Indian electronics industry leaders are urging the government to permit joint ventures with Chinese firms under the automatic route, capping thei
Cotton panel pegs production, imports and exports of the natural fibre lower this season
Imports could drop to 40 lakh bales, while exports may slip to 15 lakh bales: CCPC provisional estimate
Elon Musk downplayed the achievements of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a cost-cutting initiative he led for Donald Trump, stati
TRAI recommends capping microwave backhaul bands to 0.1 per cent of AGR
The regulators recommendation will result in savings to wireless access service providers
Looking forward to serving India with Starlink: Elon Musk
Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Minister of Communications meets Lauren Dreyer, Vice President, Starlink, to discuss strengthening satellite-powered digi
Telangana Drugs Control Department conducts special drive to curb indiscriminate drug sale
Show cause notices were issued to 180 retail medical shops for various discrepancies
IndiGo says followed flight duty norms, didnt engineer disruption
IndiGo asserts compliance with duty norms amid regulatory scrutiny and safety allegations
India needs national soil health framework: NIPHM DG
Pesticide overuse is rendering several crops unacceptable for exporting, says NIPHM DG Sagar Hanuman Singh

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