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Auto exports jump 38% as Indian firms gain ground in emerging markets

Aprils sharp 38% jump in vehicle exports suggests Indian automakers are increasingly turning overseas markets into a key growth lever at a time when domestic demand across segments remains patchy

17 May 2026 9:55 pm
Before takeoff: South, West Bengaluru see land frenzy over second airport plans

Among the emerging corridors, the Kanakapura RoadHarohalli belt has witnessed the sharpest movement so far, aided by stronger residential infrastructure, metro connectivity and proximity to established catchments

17 May 2026 9:51 pm
Prudential buys 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance for 3,500 crore

The transaction will be funded from existing resources, says Prudential

17 May 2026 9:45 pm
Shivraj wants an overhaul of ICARs 113 research institutes

The move assumed significance as the government is pushing for higher farm productivity, climate-resilient crops and stronger export competitiveness in horticulture and allied sectors

17 May 2026 9:42 pm
Overseas dream gets tougher as AI, immigration curbs hit entry-level jobs

Across multiple countries, companies are also becoming more cautious about sponsorships due to localisation pressures, economic uncertainty, and geopolitical factors

17 May 2026 8:49 pm
Karnatakas The Hutti Gold Mines Company posts 844 crore profit in FY26

The company produced 1,691.50 kg of gold, achieving 99.5% of its target of 1,700 kg for FY 202526

17 May 2026 8:47 pm
V D Satheesan announces cabinet ahead of swearing-in on Monday

Senior leaders Ramesh Chennithala, K. Muraleedharan and Sunny Joseph will be inducted as minister

17 May 2026 7:32 pm
Global space-tech major ICEYE to launch satellite production in India

Facility to serve as ICEYEs primary manufacturing hub for Asia-Pacific region, complementing its existing operations in Europe and US

17 May 2026 5:34 pm
Final CAFE III norms likely by May-end as energy security push gains momentum

Final norms to leave automakers with less than 11 months to prepare for implementation from April 1, 2027, forcing them to lock in product plans, supplier contracts and capital-allocation decisions

17 May 2026 4:45 pm
Goldman Sachs flags rise in global steel prices, subdued China production

Global long steel prices also saw gains during April.

17 May 2026 3:32 pm
Delhi govt to provide up to 10 crore collateral-free loans to women startups, SHGs

The government will also provide platforms in malls and large shopping complexes across the city to help indigenous products made by women self-help groups (SHGs) reach a wider market

17 May 2026 2:34 pm
India, key oil buyers likely to seek transit deals with Iran: Moodys

Moody's said the transit flows will gradually improve, but through bilateral channels rather than a general reopening.

17 May 2026 1:32 pm
Delhi to offer collateral-free loans up to 10 crore to women SHGs and startups

CM Rekha Gupta announces support at Mega SHG Mela to boost indigenous products and self-reliance

17 May 2026 1:31 pm
Keralam Cabinet list expected in few hours ahead of swearing-in: Congress MP Shafi Parambil

VD Satheesan held a meeting with party leaders at the KPCC office in Thiruvananthapuram to finalise the cabinet list

17 May 2026 1:18 pm
US Fed likely to keep rates unchanged through 2026 amid inflation risks: Report

The brokerage noted that inflation risks now decisively outweighed labour market concerns.

17 May 2026 11:41 am
Muthoot FinCorp post 73,448.82 crore AUM in FY26

The companys standalone performance was strong, with AUM at 56,185.10 crore, PAT at 1,640.21 crore, and revenue at 8,364.28 crore as of March 2026

17 May 2026 11:11 am
Kamal Haasan requests for state-owned OTT platform

He also requested the abolition of local body entertainment tax levied at 4 per cent.

17 May 2026 10:56 am
Analysts flag US-Iran conflict, crude prices as key market triggers this week

IOC, BPCL, GAIL and NTPC would announce their quarterly earnings this week.

17 May 2026 10:23 am
Margins may stay under pressure in FY27 as banks brace for West Asia risks, ECL transition: Report

For SBIN, AXIS Bank and Indian Bank, the sequential decline in Yield on Advances was steeper than peers

17 May 2026 10:15 am
Iran's stock market to reopen on Tuesday: Sources

To see full resumption of all capital market sectors

17 May 2026 9:34 am
India's demand-side push could build $37.8 billion forex shield as high oil prices threaten fiscal stability: Brickwork Ratings

Brickwork Ratings stated that with crude prices expected to remain above $100 per barrel in 2026 and the rupee under pressure near 95/USD, PM Modis seven behavioral appeals could create a $37.8 billion forex buffer for India this fiscal year

17 May 2026 9:18 am
India invites Dutch firms to design and manufacture, says PM Modi at CEO roundtable

Speaking at a CEO Roundtable in the Netherlands, he said India contributes 17% to global growth and is driving reforms across key sectors including taxation, labour and governance.

16 May 2026 11:04 pm
Muthoot FinCorp board clears 4,000 crore IPO amid aggressive debt raising plans

The NBFCs board also cleared large-scale borrowing via NCDs and commercial papers, signalling an aggressive capital-raising push

16 May 2026 10:34 pm
Q4 Results Highlights Today: Profit surge for Uno Minda , NHPC, Styrenix, Aarti Drugs and LatentView Analytics; Vodafone Idea, Symphony, Celebrity Fashions, Balrampur Chini disappoint

Q4 Results Highlights Today, 16th May 2026: Get all the information about the quarterly update information on the companies posting here in this live blog

16 May 2026 9:46 pm
Govt restricts silver barimports after steep duty hike

Instead of automatic imports, government authorisation now mandatory for shipments

16 May 2026 9:25 pm
PFC-REC merger plan moves ahead, to seek Presidential approval

Once approved, RECs assets and liabilities will be transferred to PFC, with REC eventually being dissolved

16 May 2026 9:11 pm
Is duty hike fuelling a surge in gold smuggling? 115 gold bars weighing 3.5 kg seized at Delhi airport

Increase in Customs duty on gold from 6% to 15% alters illicit market dynamics

16 May 2026 9:08 pm
India loses 430 kb/d of LPG imports during MarchApril amid supply disruption

Around 3.4 billion people across the developing world use LPG as their primary source of energy for cooking

16 May 2026 8:50 pm
Centre appoints new joint secretaries and directors in NTA amid NEET-UG paper leak probe

The appointments come as the CBI investigates the alleged leak that led to the cancellation of the May 3 examination, for which around 23 lakh candidates had registered nationwide.

16 May 2026 7:29 pm
Delhi cuts VAT on aviation fuel from 25% to 7% amid global fuel uncertainty

The move comes amid global fuel uncertainty triggered by the ongoing West Asia conflict and is expected to provide relief to airlines and benefit passengers through lower operational costs.

16 May 2026 7:20 pm
TNAU forecasts near-normal South-West monsoon for Tamil Nadu

While most districts are likely to receive rainfall within normal limits, parts of western Tamil Nadu and Tirunelveli may witness deficits

16 May 2026 5:58 pm
Delhi Police bust 128 crore GST fraud racket, arrest six accused

Investigators said the syndicate created nearly 250 shell firms for bogus GST invoices and fake ITC claims.

16 May 2026 5:47 pm
Senior Hamas commander linked to October 7 attacks killed in Israeli strike

Izz al-Din al-Haddads death comes amid a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and continuing violence in Gaza

16 May 2026 5:40 pm
IDBI Bank to raise up to 10,000 crore via long-term rupee bonds in FY27

Move comes in the wake of banks deposit growth continuing to lag credit growth

16 May 2026 5:31 pm
TN CM recommends ministerial portfolios, Governor clears allocation; Vijay retains key departments

Vijay retained key departments including public administration, police, women and youth welfare, and urban development. K A Sengottaiyan was assigned finance, while other ministers received portfolios related to rural development, health, and public works

16 May 2026 5:29 pm
Karnataka gets 1,122 additional medical seats with Rs 1,090 crore central grant

The new seats are expected to benefit several districts and strengthen Karnatakas position in medical education.

16 May 2026 5:24 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay reviewing all departments, White Paper to be released soon: Minister

After being sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM, Vijay criticised the previous DMK government, alleging that it had emptied the state treasury

16 May 2026 5:05 pm
CBSE mandates three-language study for Classes 9 and 10, no Board exam for third language

At least two of the three languages must be native Indian languages.

16 May 2026 4:50 pm
NEET-UG paper leak: CBI arrests biology lecturer linked to question paper panel

Investigators alleged that she conducted special coaching sessions in Pune, dictated leaked questions to students and charged lakhs of rupees.

16 May 2026 4:01 pm
Andhra Pradesh to offer 30,000 for third child and 40,000 for fourth child

He stressed the importance of maintaining the replacement-level fertility rate of 2.1 and said falling birth rates and ageing populations could hurt economic growth.

16 May 2026 3:49 pm
UDF to submit list of ministers to Keralam Governor on Sunday: CM-designate VD Satheesan

He confirmed that all ministers would take oath on May 18 and reiterated the alliances secular stand amid criticism from political opponents

16 May 2026 3:17 pm
Trump says Xi agrees Iran must open strait, China says war shouldn't have started

Trump said he was considering whether to lift U.S. sanctions on Chinese oil companies buying Iranian oil; China is the biggest buyer of Iranian oil

16 May 2026 1:49 pm
Putin to visit China on May 19-20 for talks with Xi, Kremlin says

Putins visit, invited by the Chinese leader, marks the 25th anniversary of the Treaty on Good-Neighbourliness, Friendship, and Cooperation, which is key to interstate relations, the Kremlin said in a statement

16 May 2026 1:13 pm
India raises export duty on petrol, cuts those on diesel and aviation fuel

Export duty on petrol has increased to 3 rupees ($0.0313) per litre, while diesel duty has been reduced to 16.5 rupees per litre

16 May 2026 12:44 pm
Mumbai water cut: BMC turns up heat, warns of criminal action against electric pump users

According to the BMC, the total usable water stock in the seven reservoirs supplying Mumbai stood at 340,399 million litres on May 11, which is 23.52% of the annual required stock of 14,47,363 million litres

16 May 2026 11:42 am
Scientists find climate change is reducing oxygen in rivers worldwide

They found oxygen levels have dropped an average of 2.1% since 1985, according to a study published Friday in Science Advances

16 May 2026 11:01 am
Ebolas Africa spread tests global response after aid cuts

Ebola virus disease is among the worlds most deadly infectious illnesses, with outbreaks killing anywhere from a quarter to almost 90% of those who contract it

16 May 2026 10:47 am
Trumps more than 3,700 trades provoke Wall Street astonishment

The transactions, spelled out in more than 100 pages of documents filed Thursday with the US Office of Government Ethics, list purchases and sales in broad ranges, making it hard to calculate an exact value

16 May 2026 10:46 am