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Fed holds rates steady, officials split over possible hikes this year

The meeting, chaired for the first time by Kevin Warsh, signalled a shift in the Feds communication strategy as it grapples with rising inflation pressures from energy costs and geopolitical tensions

18 Jun 2026 12:07 am
NSE IPO back on track as exchange files prospectus with SEBI for 30,000-crore issue

Pure offer-for-sale of up to 149 million equity shares likely to be one of Indias biggest public issues of the year

17 Jun 2026 11:21 pm
Odisha approves Rs 76,612 crore investment proposals across 20 mega projects, to create over 50,000 jobs

Major investments include lab-grown diamond units, solar PV manufacturing facilities, EV-grade magnet production, integrated steel plants, and power projects

17 Jun 2026 10:47 pm
Leapfrog Engineering IPO subscribed 1.28 times on day 1, QIB demand leads surge

The Bengaluru-based EPCC company plans to use proceeds for setting up an assembling unit, working capital needs and general corporate purposes

17 Jun 2026 10:37 pm
Modi, Trump talk trade, seafarer safety on G7 sidelines

While Trump called Modi a tough negotiator on the interim trade deal, discussions are weighed down by recent maritime deaths and ongoing US tariff investigations

17 Jun 2026 10:18 pm
Gujarat govt signs 1 lakh cr funding pact with HUDCO for metro, expressways and Dholera projects

The funding is expected to support a range of projects including Ahmedabad Metro Rail Phases 2 and 3, expressways, sports infrastructure and the development of Dholera as a greenfield smart city

17 Jun 2026 9:57 pm
Chennai Port Authority offers wharfage concessions up to 80% for non-containerised cargo

Designed to reward growth and encourage new business, the scheme provides attractive incentives for both existing and new customers routing cargo through Chennai Port

17 Jun 2026 9:47 pm
Tata Trusts backs IIM Bangalores undergraduate school with undisclosed grant

The inaugural batch will comprise 80 students, with 40 students in each programme. The curriculum combines economics, data science and business studies

17 Jun 2026 9:37 pm
Pakistan duty drawback benefits may spoil Indias Basmati party

Islamabad plans to extend duty drawback benefit for the fragrant rice export beyond June, when trade via Strait of Hormuz is set to normalise

17 Jun 2026 9:31 pm
India-UK free trade pact to take effect July 15 after breakthrough in steel deadlock

Indian exporters of textiles, footwear, gems & jewellery to gain; social security pact to protect short-term expat workers from being double taxed

17 Jun 2026 9:27 pm
RBI conducts two VRR auctions to address liquidity tightness in banking system

The VRR auctions infused liquidity amounting to 72,300 crore in the banking system at a weighted average rate of 5.26%

17 Jun 2026 9:27 pm
Microfinance sector sees 17% contraction in portfolio in FY26: SIDBI-Equifax report

The POS of the microfinance sector declined to 2,77,053 crore as at March-end 2026 from 3,35,060 crore as at March-end 2025 and 3,77,706 crore as at March-end 2024

17 Jun 2026 9:17 pm
West Bengal FM Swapan Dasgupta meets Nirmala Sitharaman, Ashok Lahiri ahead of State Budget

The first Budget Session of the 18th West Bengal Legislative Assembly will commence on June 18

17 Jun 2026 9:08 pm
Thirteen States formulate green hydrogen policies; four in final stages: MNRE

The portal will facilitate transparent certification and regulatory compliance under the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India

17 Jun 2026 8:27 pm
Axis Bank witnesses high double-digit decline in frauds, backed by AI-led intelligence system

The bank witnessed around 40 per cent reduction in fraud incidents in last financial year compared to previous financial year

17 Jun 2026 8:16 pm
Operation Tiger: Sena (UBT) split, Rajbhars SP exodus claim deepen opposition crisis

Political turmoil escalates as Shiv Sena (UBT) splits and Samajwadi Party faces defections, intensifying opposition challenges

17 Jun 2026 7:36 pm
Thangam Thennarasuchallenges TVK government to achieve lower annual borrowings in their term

Former finance minister of the state accuses the current TVK government of using White Paper to dodge poll promises

17 Jun 2026 7:17 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay meets tech leaders from Nasscom, Cognizant

Tamil Nadu CM engages with tech leaders to enhance collaboration and advance the states technology ecosystem and talent pipeline

17 Jun 2026 7:08 pm
Blue Dart evaluating fresh freighter inductions, replacement of ageing Boeing 757 fleet

DHL-backed cargo airline says fleet modernisation remains a live priority as parent commits Euro 250 million investment for India expansion

17 Jun 2026 7:00 pm
Private sector push lifts defence production to record 1.78 lakh crore in FY26

Defence production in FY26 represents a 15.6 per cent growth over the previous fiscal years output of 1.54 lakh crore, says MoD

17 Jun 2026 6:56 pm
Area under cotton shrinks in North India as farmers eye paddy

The total cotton acreage across the country was 9.53 lh as of June 12, down 28% from 13.19 lh a year ago, with planting going on in parts of Karnataka, Gujarat and Rajasthan among others

17 Jun 2026 6:27 pm
Where guns once roared, tourists now arrive

Keran, a once-volatile border village in Kashmir, now attracts tourists seeking scenic beauty and cultural experiences along the Line of Control

17 Jun 2026 6:26 pm
Asia faces climate risks after a year of extreme weather in 2025, warns WMO report

The UN weather body flags accelerating warming alongside rising seas, shrinking glaciers and marine heatwaves in the region

17 Jun 2026 6:17 pm
Sensex, Nifty rise for 4th session on easing crude ahead of US Fed outcome; defence, bank stocks shine

Sectoral performance remained mixed, with defence, consumer durables, PSU banks and metal stocks emerging as the top performers

17 Jun 2026 4:56 pm
Western disturbances keep North-West India wet as monsoon falters

The north-west has recorded 5% above normal rainfall so far this season; within the region, West Rajasthan has posted a surplus of 20%, while East Rajasthan leads with an impressive 80%

17 Jun 2026 4:47 pm
Milma gets Spice Coast excellence award

Milma Chairman K S Mani received the honour at the Spice Coast Excellence Awards 2026

17 Jun 2026 4:47 pm
17 Jun 2026 4:46 pm
Qatar Airways adds US flights to support world cup travel demand

Frequencies increased to Boston, Los Angeles, Miami and San Francisco as part of broader network expansion

17 Jun 2026 4:37 pm
Oracle, Swades Foundation rural livelihoods programme helps women in Maharashtra

The project has helped women farmers and entrepreneurs across Nashik and Raigad districts in Maharashtra

17 Jun 2026 4:37 pm
Tamil Nadu and IN-SPACe partner for a testing facility in Thoothukudi

The facility will serve as a manufacturing hub for launch vehicle components, satellite systems, propulsion systems, aerospace electronics, advanced composite structures, and other space hardware

17 Jun 2026 4:27 pm
RBI infuses 72,300 crore transient liquidity into banking system via VRR auctions

Experts attributed the narrowing of liquidity to outflows on account of advance tax payments.

17 Jun 2026 4:26 pm
International flights set to take off from Navi Mumbai airport from July 15

Air India Express and IndiGo are expected to start flights on short haul routes. Air India Express has filed international route plans with the airport.

17 Jun 2026 4:23 pm
Brokers Call: Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care (Long)

Amid muted category growth and rising competitive intensity, the stock has undergone a meaningful de-rating and now trades at 32x/30x FY27E/FY28E EPS

17 Jun 2026 4:18 pm
TMPV shares tumble 8% as JLR unveils FY27 growth strategy

JLR said the next phase of its Reimagine strategy will focus on expanding customer choice and strengthening the companys resilience and growth profile

17 Jun 2026 4:06 pm
Rupee ends flat as crude oil-led rally faces off against dollar demand; Fed verdict looms

Currency hits six-week high before importer demand erases most advances ahead of US Fed decision.

17 Jun 2026 4:06 pm
Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex gains 347 pts, Nifty closes at 24,085 on easing crude oil prices

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices highlights: India's stock benchmarks rose for a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, their longest winning streak in two months, aided by falling crude oil prices after the U.S.-Iran peace deal.

17 Jun 2026 4:04 pm
Telegram stops working for existing users in India but remains accessible via VPN

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov criticised the move, claiming it impacts over 150 million users and alleging lobbying behind the decision

17 Jun 2026 2:36 pm
Silver futures decline to 2.4 lakh/kg

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver contracts for July delivery declined by 959, or 0.38% to 2,49,146 per kg in a business turnover of 673 lots.

17 Jun 2026 1:56 pm
India must improve oilseed yields to reduce imports: SEA chief

It should tap the potential of cottonseed oil, ricebran oil, and other alternatives, if it aims to reduce imports in the coming years, says Sanjeev Asthana

17 Jun 2026 1:46 pm
Trump goes after Netanyahu as he pursues deal with Iran, putting their friendship to test

As Trump tries to finalise a deal to end the war with Iran, hes unloading on Netanyahu with rhetoric that no other American leader has dared to use publicly.

17 Jun 2026 1:26 pm
Sensex, Nifty firm in midday trade, PSU Banks & consumer durables outperform

Market breadth remained positive. Of the 4,187 stocks traded on the BSE, 2,322 advanced, 1,676 declined and 189 remained unchanged.

17 Jun 2026 1:06 pm
FTAs, agri-start-ups and FPOs to drive next phase of farm export growth: APEDA chief

APEDA chief says recently concluded FTAs with the UK and the European Union are potential game changers for Indias agricultural exporters

17 Jun 2026 12:56 pm
Chinas central bank hints at shift to fed-style rate setting

A shorter-term policy anchor may give the PBOC greater precision and flexibility in steering market conditions

17 Jun 2026 12:46 pm
India's mango exports reach 45 countries; shipments to US likely to grow over 30% this season: APEDA chief

APEDA launches mango promotion campaigns across major US cities including Seattle, Los Angeles, Washington, New York and Atlanta

17 Jun 2026 12:36 pm
Telegram challenges government order that temporarily blocks use

The blocking of the app, which began on Tuesday and will run until June 22, was put in place to stop candidates for medical school cheating from on exams.

17 Jun 2026 12:27 pm
India and South Korea eye expanding ties on economic, cultural, social fronts

PM Modi meets South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung at G7 Summit in France

17 Jun 2026 12:07 pm
Nifty IT rises 4.3% in three sessions to cross 29,000: Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Wipro & TCS lead gains

The index gained nearly 4.3% from 27,795.75 recorded on June 12, reflecting improving market sentiment triggered by US-Iran peace deal, softer crude and global market movement.

17 Jun 2026 11:56 am
US renames Indo-Pacific Command to US Pacific Command title in major move

The US Department of Defence announced the decision on Tuesday, stating that the designation honours the Command's deep historical roots, established in 1947 by then-President Harry Truman.

17 Jun 2026 11:26 am
Oil-led rally in India bonds runs into profit booking, US Fed guidance awaited

The yield on the benchmark 6.94% 2036 note was at 6.8563% as of 10:30 am, after closing at 6.8651% on Tuesday.

17 Jun 2026 11:16 am