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Tamil Nadu sees robust voter turnout in a three-cornered fight

The high turnout has left pollsters guessing on the outcome on May 4

23 Apr 2026 10:17 pm
Storage in two-thirds of Indian major resevoirs below 50% of capacity

Overall level in the 166 reservoirs drops to 40% of the 183.565 BCM capacity

23 Apr 2026 9:59 pm
Bengal witnesses massive voter turnout in first phase of high-stakes Assembly elections

While Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee is seeking a fourth consecutive term, the BJP has deployed its full strength to oust the TMC government.

23 Apr 2026 9:59 pm
TGRTC strike: Cabinet sub-committee formed for dialogue with staff

Group of ministers to hold talks with workers on Friday; government ready to clear 6,000 crore pending retirement benefits

23 Apr 2026 9:39 pm
Microsoft plans first voluntary employee buyout: Report

The one-time retirement programme will be open to US workers at the senior director level and below, whose years of employment and age add up to 70 years or more

23 Apr 2026 9:38 pm
Rupee pierces the 94 per $ mark amid uncertainty around West Asia war

As compared to last Fridays close of 92.93, the rupee has cumulatively weakened about 118 paise so far this week.

23 Apr 2026 8:59 pm
Medtronic brings in device for Parkinsons disease

Medtronics Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation (aDBS) system uses BrainSense technology, approved by the US Food and Drug Administration

23 Apr 2026 8:52 pm
Civil society group SAM calls for greater transparency involving clinical trials

The group had approached the Supreme Court, raising concerns on clinical trials in a Public Interest Litigation in 2012

23 Apr 2026 8:38 pm
Gram Panchayats in Andhra collected around 80% of demand under Own Source Revenue

Total demands by panchayats in 26 districts of Andhra Pradesh during 2025-26 was Rs around Rs 1,285 crore

23 Apr 2026 8:29 pm
Brazil displaces India as largest exporter of corn to Bangladesh

Ethanol push, higher domestic prices dent Indias export edge

23 Apr 2026 8:19 pm
23 Apr 2026 8:18 pm
Railways, Military, FCI should buy food products from FPOs, recommends NAAS study

Integrate FPOs as research collaborators on ICAR system, says NAAS

23 Apr 2026 8:09 pm
Engagements are ongoing and constructive: MEA on India-US trade talks

Both sides are working towards a balanced, mutually beneficial, says MEA

23 Apr 2026 8:08 pm
HSBC downgrades India to Underweight on inflation, demand concerns

HSBC noted that higher energy prices may soon translate into increased fuel costs for consumers, especially after the conclusion of State elections

23 Apr 2026 7:58 pm
Carbon costs for cement and aluminium to rise as India's new climate rules tighten by FY2027: ICRA ESG

ICRA ESG analysis warns of higher compliance burden and profit impact from FY2027 as emission reduction targets become stricter

23 Apr 2026 7:38 pm
23 Apr 2026 7:08 pm
23 Apr 2026 7:08 pm
Union Bank reports 7% increase in Q4 FY26 net profit at 5,316 crore

The banks net interest income (NII) (difference between interest earned and interest expended) was marginally lower at 9,406 crore, against 9,514 crore in the year-ago period

23 Apr 2026 6:58 pm
Wheat stubble burning rises 23%; Madhya Pradesh tops with 69% share, UP 30%

Maximum stubble burning incidents in MP reported from Vidisha, Raisen, Ujjain, Hoshangabad, Seoni districts

23 Apr 2026 6:48 pm
International flights from Navi Mumbai delayed,expansion plans on track: Senior executive

Domestic flights at Navi Mumbai began last Christmas and frequency has now increased to 156 services daily

23 Apr 2026 6:38 pm
Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Q4 net down 18% at 187 crore on lower income

Revenue from operations increased 7% to 458 crore (428 crore), but overall income fell 15% to 425 crore

23 Apr 2026 6:28 pm
Dalal Street bleeds as crude crosses $103, rupee hits April low

BSE Sensex sheds 852 points to close at 77,664 and Nifty 50 falls 205 points to settle at 24,173 in broad-based selling spree

23 Apr 2026 5:58 pm
Imagicaa launches summer campaign with sundowner events, targets family and Gen Z visitors

The campaigns centrepiece is a two-day Sundowner Party on May 16-17, featuring DJ Akhtar and DJ Turbulence

23 Apr 2026 5:18 pm
BGR Energy Systems involvency plea: NCLT admits 584.67 crore default case, company plans appeal

As per the tribunal order, the total default amount considered is approximately 584.67 crore as on August 31, 2024, with June 30, 2022 marked as the date of default

23 Apr 2026 5:06 pm
Agri-business startups prioritise compliance to meet labour codes

Many of these companies rely on investor funding, where obtaining a clean compliance record from auditors is critical before securing investments

23 Apr 2026 4:38 pm
China, India keep net inflows in gold ETFs positive so far this year

68% of investors has exited the physically-backed funds this year, shows WGC data

23 Apr 2026 4:28 pm
Stock Market Highlights: Sensex, Nifty close in the red amid firm trend in crude oil prices

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Update: Sensex closed 852 points or 1.09 per cent lower at 77,664, while the Nifty ended at 24,173,down 205 points or 0.84 per cent lower

23 Apr 2026 4:28 pm
Made in India smartphone shipments grow 8% in 2025, led by exports

Foxconn, Dixon Technologies lead gains as electronics emerges third-largest export category; domestic EMS players expand beyond PLI scheme

23 Apr 2026 4:18 pm
M2P Fintechappoints Vivek SeshadriasGroup Chief Financial Officer

Seshadri previously served as the Chief Financial Officer forHitachi Payment Services

23 Apr 2026 2:38 pm
W Asia crisis: Rice exports dip 7.5% to $11.53 bn in 2025-26

Iran is India's top basmati rice export destination, but the shipments are witnessing growing stress on order flows, payment cycles, and ship schedules due to the prevailing instability.

23 Apr 2026 1:48 pm
Fuel shock hits airlines: fares up, outlook trimmed

Fuel costs have jumped from $85$90 per barrel to as high as $150$200, forcing airlines worldwide to raise fares, introduce surcharges, cut flight capacity and revise earnings outlooks.

23 Apr 2026 1:29 pm
Why gold, silver slip: Strong dollar, rising yields & hawkish Fed pressure prices

On MCX, gold opened gap-down around 1,51,5001,52,500, while silver held within 2,42,0002,45,000

23 Apr 2026 1:23 pm
Trent shares slip 2.5% despite analyst Buy ratings after strong Q4

The sell-off comes despite a broadly positive reception from analysts

23 Apr 2026 1:22 pm
Pharma lifts Nifty off lows as crude oil, geopolitics keep markets under pressure at midday

Pharma led the session, with Dr. Reddys Laboratories rising 6.83% to 1,300.10 from an opening of 1,230.00, making it the top Nifty gainer

23 Apr 2026 1:21 pm
Private sector growth accelerates in April, manufacturing leads recovery

Manufacturing emerged as the key growth driver, recording faster increases in output and new orders, while services saw moderate improvement.

23 Apr 2026 1:18 pm
India 'tough nut to crack', says USTR Greer as negotiators wrap up trade talks round

India is a tough nut to crack... they've protected their agricultural markets for a very long time, Greer told the Committee on Ways and Means of the US Congress on Wednesday

23 Apr 2026 1:08 pm
mRube trade crosses 875 crore, expands to Northeast

The platform has significantly widened its footprint beyond traditional rubber-growing regions, making strong inroads into remote areas of Northeast India, particularly Tripura

23 Apr 2026 12:58 pm
India risks complacency without reforms: Bernstein in open letter to PM Modi

A central concern is employment, especially as generative artificial intelligence threatens the services sector that has powered Indias middle class for decades

23 Apr 2026 12:48 pm
Tata Mutual Fund picks up 37 crore stake in EV-focused NBFC Mufin Green Finance

The shares were trading at 117.70 on the NSE on 23 April, giving the fund an immediate mark-to-market gain on the position

23 Apr 2026 12:43 pm
Havells India shares drop 6.5% after Q4 show, brokerages flag demand concerns despite profit growth

The companys revenue from operations increased just 2.47 per cent year-on-year to 6,705.20 crore, highlighting sluggish demand conditions across key segments

23 Apr 2026 12:08 pm
Silver price falls to 2,44,159/kg

Globally, silver trades 2.06% lower at $76.10 per ounce in New York

23 Apr 2026 11:48 am
Vizhinjam Port cuts Vallarpadam transshipment volumes by half in FY26

Overall cargo throughput also declined by 8 per cent, reaching 7,67,948 TEUs compared to 8,34,665 TEUs the previous year

23 Apr 2026 11:30 am
Indias move to export 5 mt wheat unlikely to impact global market

Prices over $20 a tonne higher than world prices; shipments may find their way into Nepal, Bangladesh

23 Apr 2026 11:28 am
Hormuz traffic grinds to a halt after Iran seizes first vessels

Only one ship, bulk carrier LB Energy, was seen moving through the waterway early Thursday, with none seen entering

23 Apr 2026 10:58 am
Petrol & diesel prices may surge 2528 per litre after April 29 polls: Kotak

The brokerage said the current freeze on retail fuel prices is increasingly unsustainable, with Indian refiners absorbing significant losses as crude costs remain elevated

23 Apr 2026 10:48 am
Rupee slides 34 paise to 94.12 against US dollar in early trade

In the interbank forex market, the rupee opened at 94.04 and fell to 94.12 against the dollar, losing 34 paise from the previous close

23 Apr 2026 10:38 am
Corporates can file overdue returns under Companies Act by paying just 10% addl fees

The scheme, Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 (CCFS-2026), has come into operation with effect from April 15 and will be in force till July 15

23 Apr 2026 10:28 am
HSBC downgrades India to 'underweight' as oil shock clouds earnings recovery

Brent crude is up 42% since the war started in late February and is currently trading above $100 a barrel

23 Apr 2026 10:08 am