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For TCS, N Chandrasekaran's exit brings an end to an era of continuity

Chandrasekaran's exit as Tata Sons chairman marks a major shift for TCS, leaving its leadership to navigate AI disruption without the group chairman's deep expertise

13 Aug 2026 9:44 pm
CAG flags 'unhealthy trend' of Railways repaying IRFC from budget grants

The auditor said repayment of IRFC lease charges from budgetary support could deprive the Railways of funds for capital works, while also flagging delays in safety projects

13 Aug 2026 9:23 pm
Mining an opportunity: New Bill prioritises business over states' rights

The amendment enables the Centre to confer upon itself the sole authority to control mines and mineral development in the country

13 Aug 2026 9:22 pm
SC to examine Delhi Police's use of facial recognition tech during protests

A petition by CPI(M) MP A A Rahim alleges Delhi Police used facial recognition systems to identify protesters and shared the collected information with private companies

13 Aug 2026 7:20 pm
India's H1 solar additions rise 38% ahead of ALMM-II deadline: WoodMac

Developers rushed to commission projects before ALMM-II took effect, while Wood Mackenzie expects India's solar capacity additions to exceed 50 GW in 2026

13 Aug 2026 6:43 pm
Margin worries weigh on logistics major Delhivery's strong growth outlook

Though margins were hit in Q1, the company expects its key segments of express parcel and part-truckload, or PTL, to post margins in the 16-18 per cent range over the next two years.

13 Aug 2026 4:30 pm
1 in every 7 Swiggy food orders placed from 99 Store's curated offering

Launched in July 2025, 99 Store is a curated in-app offering that caters to value-conscious customers.

13 Aug 2026 4:25 pm
India's Gen Z turns to crypto as gateway to investing, WazirX data shows

India's Gen Z is entering financial markets earlier and increasingly using cryptocurrency as a gateway to investing, while showing a preference for diversified portfolios and a willingness to stay invested through market volatility, data from crypto exchange WazirX showed. Nearly 44.4 per cent of Gen Z investors on the platform began their investment journey through crypto, suggesting that a large share of young investors are entering financial markets through digital assets rather than adding c

13 Aug 2026 3:21 pm
Independence Day 2026: Theme, history and what to expect on August 15

With an emphasis on independence, technology, green development, and youth involvement, Independence Day 2026 also offers a chance to look ahead to 'Viksit Bharat 2047'

13 Aug 2026 11:05 am
Apple taps American Airlines veteran Nate Gatten as govt affairs head

Gatten will become Apple's vice president of government affairs as the iPhone maker navigates tariffs and a closer relationship with the Trump administration

13 Aug 2026 8:33 am
Retail inflation breaches RBI's median target again to hit 4.45% in July

India's retail inflation rose to 4.45% in July, driven by higher food prices, while economists expect no immediate RBI rate hike despite rising upside risks

12 Aug 2026 9:20 pm
Leadership transition may weigh on GCPL's near-term business outlook

Sudhir Sitapati's sudden exit has raised concerns over execution and strategy, though GCPL has retained its guidance and appointed internal executives to key roles

12 Aug 2026 8:26 pm
UP govt's anti-land mafia drive frees 2.08 lakh acres from encroachment

Over 84,005 hectares (approximately 2.08 lakh acres) of land across Uttar Pradesh have been freed from illegal encroachment over the past nine and a half years through strict action and various drives, the state revenue department said here on Wednesday. The action comes as part of the Uttar Pradesh government's anti-land mafia campaign against illegal encroachment on public properties. Along with freeing land from illegal occupation, the campaign has been further expanded through the disposal o

12 Aug 2026 8:09 pm
Chandrasekaran's exit brings Tata Group's governance structure into focus

Governance experts flag the need for clearer institutional mechanisms to resolve differences between Tata Trusts, the Tata Sons board and professional management.

12 Aug 2026 7:53 pm
Taiwan's Foxconn reports 35% rise in Q2 profit on AI demand, beats forecast

Foxconn expects its capital expenditure to continue growing and forecasts a 30 per cent increase in 2026 from a year earlier.

12 Aug 2026 7:32 pm