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Adani Green scraps $600 mn bond sale after US charges

Adani Green Energy Ltd, the renewable energy arm of billionaire Gautam Adani's...

Charges baseless, compliant with all laws: Adani group

The Adani group on Thursday denied charges of paying bribe to secure favourable terms...

Why Gautam Adani is on a buying spree

The billionaire Adani family, which is building an in-house construction and...

Maha election 2024 result not a big worry for markets

The outcome of Maharashtra state elections is unlikely to move markets much, said...

What airlines must do to tackle fog menace

Airlines must ensure that all check-in counters at the Delhi airport are fully staffed...

Adani stocks' mcap erodes by Rs 2.45 lakh cr

Adani group stocks faced heavy drubbing during the early trade on Thursday, with Adani...

Noel Tata To Debut At Tata Sons Board Meeting Today

Indications are that the Tata Sons stand on listing of the company may come up for a...

Private consumption is back; to boost economy: RBI

Private consumption is back driven by festive spending, and the medium-term economic...

Maharashtra farmers seek better pricing for produce

A group of onion traders gathered at the Pimpalgaon Agricultural Produce Market...

'Lending rate cut still some time away'

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's call for making lending rates affordable...

Why Icra says Q2 GDP growth is likely to slip to 6.5%

Domestic rating agency Icra on Wednesday said India's real GDP growth for the September...

SBI eyes Rs 10K cr via infra bond

State Bank of India (SBI), India's largest lender, is looking to raise Rs 10,000 crore...

PMAY-G survey to use 'face recognition' tools

A fresh survey to identify a minimum of eight million new beneficiaries of the flagship...

States' borrowings at 60% of Dec target

States are on track of fiscal consolidation with their total borrowings reaching Rs 5...

Banks urge RBI for boards' workload mgmt

Private sector bank board members have urged the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) top brass...

Climate finance: India, others face EU resistance

Talks on global climate finance virtually ground to a halt last week at COP29, the...

Follow KYC norms or face action: RBI to banks

RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J has asked banks to follow KYC guidelines with both...

New supply of office space in top 7 cities down 4%

New supply of office space across seven major cities fell 4 per cent annually in the...

Sensex, Nifty rebound after days of downtrend

From the 30-share Sensex pack, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tech Mahindra, HDFC Bank, Titan,...

RBI cautions about 'deepfake' video of Guv Das

Reserve Bank on Tuesday cautioned public against "deepfake" videos of the governor...

A third of iPhone output to be India-made

Apple and its vendors are aiming to assemble 32 per cent of iPhone's global production...

Meta says it plans to appeal against CCI's penalty

After the Competition Commission imposed a Rs 213-crore penalty on Meta in relation to...

Punit Goenka resigns as MD of Zee; appointed CEO

Punit Goenka has resigned as the managing director of Zee Entertainment and has been...

Corporate earnings fall in Q2, a first in two yrs

India Inc continued to grapple with muted revenue growth in the September 2024 quarter...

Record $2 bn! Smartphone exports ring louder in Oct

India's smartphone exports have set a new benchmark, surging past the $2 billion mark...

692 Stocks Move Into Bear Territory

The sharp pullback in mid and smallcap stocks signals a cooling-off period in segments...

Why CCI slapped Rs 213 cr penalty on Meta

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday imposed a penalty of Rs 213.14...

Unemployment rate dips to 6.4% in September quarter

The unemployment rate for people aged 15 years and above in urban areas dipped to 6.4...

Sitharaman urges banks to make loans affordable

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said people are finding current...

Two more insolvency pleas against SpiceJet

Two more insolvency petitions were filed by Sabarmati Aviation and JetAir 17 against...

FPI selling spree, IT stocks dampen sentiment

From the 30-share Sensex pack, Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, NTPC, HCL...

FPI flows stumble on trail, edge closer to precipice

After a brutal selloff since October, foreign portfolio investor (FPI) flows for the...

SIPs climb ticket ladder, one rung at a time

The average ticket size for a systematic investment plan (SIP) is edging up, even as...

Better demand trends upgrade Indian Hotels

After a quiet April-June quarter in 2024-25 (FY25), the operational and financial...

Why India's Medical Tourism Revenue Has Been Hit

According to a recent CareEdge Ratings report, Bangladesh accounts for around 50-60 per...

FPIs withdrew Rs 22,420 cr from equities in Nov

Foreign investors have pulled out Rs 22,420 crore from the Indian equity market so far...

What if you fail to disclose foreign assets, income

The Income-Tax Department on Sunday cautioned taxpayers that failure to disclose assets...

Siblings to transfer jiohotstar.com domain to RIL

Dubai-based siblings Jainam and Jivika, the owners of jiohotstar.com domain, have...

Retail tomato prices drop 22.4% on improved supplies

Retail tomato prices declined 22.4 per cent month-on-month on improved supplies across...

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Trading activity of foreign investors and global trends will be the major driving...

Two reasons why rural FMCG basket is expanding

A growing preference for convenience products and hybrid media consumption, and a surge...

India Inc sends mixed signals on H2FY25 capex path

After subdued earnings in the first half amid global headwinds, India Inc is taking a...

Undeclared foreign assets? Taxmen are here to help you

The income tax department on Saturday said it has launched a campaign to send messages...

Govt plans private textile parks to curb China imports

To curb raw material imports from China and promote textiles, the Uttar Pradesh...

Factors that will drive long-term gains for ABB

ABB reported a weak quarter.Revenue was at Rs 2,910 crore, up only 5 per cent...

Mercedes to cost Rs 2 lakh - Rs 9 lakh more from Jan 1

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz on Friday said it will hike prices of its vehicles...

CLSA shifts focus back to India, cuts China exposure

Global brokerage firm CLSA has reversed its early tactical shift from Indian equities...

Forex kitty drops by $6.48 bn to $675.65 bn

India's forex reserves dropped by $6.46 billion to $675.65 billion for the week ended...

Moody's says Indian economy likely to grow 7.2% in '24

Indian economy is in a sweet spot, with a mix of solid growth and moderating inflation,...

Samsung loses ground to Apple in smartphone market

Samsung is losing the race in India's premium smartphone market as rival Apple...

Three CEOs to lead Reliance-Disney media behemoth

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), Viacom18 Media (Viacom18), and The Walt Disney...

Higher volume, profitability gains for GAIL India

GAIL India's second quarter (Q2FY25) performance met expectations.

China top import source for India during Apr-Oct 2024

China was India's top import source with $65.89 billion, a 9.8 per cent year-on-year...

Exports up 17.25% in Oct; highest in over 2 years

India's merchandise exports in October rose by 17.25 per cent to $39.2 billion against...

Probe ordered over services and e-2W of Ola Electric

Consumer rights regulator CCPA has ordered a detailed probe into complaints related to...

Reliance, Disney merge to form Rs 70,000-cr JV

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries has completed the merger of its media...

Sensex drops 111 pts on FII selling, high inflation

From the 30-share Sensex pack, Hindustan Unilever, NTPC, Nestle, IndusInd Bank, Power...

RBI rate cut in Feb may not be a done deal

Even as the high inflation figure for October has ruled out any possibility of a rate...

Wholesale price inflation rises to 4-month high

Wholesale price inflation rose to a 4-month high of 2.36 per cent in October as prices...

SpiceJet settles $90.8 mn dispute; now owns 13 planes

SpiceJet on Thursday said it has settled a $90.8 million dispute with Export...

Swiggy: From a forgotten idea to Rs 1 trn mcap

Framing the next chapter in Swiggy's journey as a responsible corporate citizen,...

More than 8 cr ITRs, 74% in new tax regime

More than 8 crore income tax returns for assessment year 2024-25 have been filed this...

India's smartphone mkt grows 6%, Vivo tops

Smartphone supplies in India grew by 6 per cent to 4.6 crore in the July-September...

RBI lists these 3 as 'important banks' in 2024

State Bank of India, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank have again been named as Domestic...

High inflation, FII exodus drag markets down

From the 30-share Sensex pack, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Steel, Adani Ports, JSW Steel,...

Upper-teens EPS growth likely for Gland Pharma

Gland Pharma beat muted expectations for Q2FY25. There was increased Ebitda (Earnings...

Jio IPO may be pegged at over $6 bn; listing in 2025

Reliance Jio, the telecom business of the Mukesh Ambani-promoted conglomerate, is...

Festive demand helps PV wholesales rise marginally

Aided by festive demand, domestic passenger vehicle wholesales rose marginally...

PSBs clocked 11% growth in H1FY25

The Union Finance Ministry on Tuesday said that aggregate business of public sector...

Now expiry timelines for food items sold on ecom, qcom

The Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Tuesday asked e-commerce and...

Coming! Purge In EV 2 Wheeler Market

'Price competition is fierce, with many companies selling at zero margin.''This pricing...

Investors poorer by Rs 5.29 lakh cr as markets slump

A sharp fall in the equity market made investors poorer by Rs 5.29 lakh crore on...

Retail ownership of equities up 800bps in a decade

Retail investors have become a force to reckon with in the last 10 years with their...

Inflation soars to 14-month high of 6.2% in Oct

Retail inflation breached the Reserve Bank's upper tolerance level, soaring to a...

What Dabur stock fall may mean for long-term investors

Dabur's performance in the July-September quarter of the current financial year...

Factory output up 3.1% in September

India's industrial production expanded by 3.1 per cent in September, mainly due to...

Markets slump 1%; Sensex tumbled 821 points

From the 30-share Sensex pack, NTPC, Asian Paints, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, Tata...

Supreme Industries stock sinks on weak Q2 show

The stock of the country's largest plastic pipe maker Supreme Industries has shed 22...

China tops MSCI Emerging Market IMI index

China has stayed on top for two consecutive months in the MSCI Emerging Markets...

Textile hub Tiruppur weaves a comeback on high exports

After experiencing an 11 per cent contraction in exports in 2023-24 (FY24) due to a dip...

No plan to bring clawback clause: LIC

State-owned Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has realigned its commission...

'In Equity Markets, One Has To Be...'

'While investors need to be prepared for making some losses, they should not lose big...

Sedans Ready To Take On SUVs

Sedans and hatchbacks have both lost market share to SUVs, which now account for more...

Brand Vistara Ends Its Journey

Starting November 12, Vistara aircraft will be operated under the Air India banner, to...

Equity MFs see record Rs 41,887 cr inflow in Oct

Equity mutual funds witnessed a record inflow of Rs 41,887 crore in October, marking a...

Merged Air India-Vistara's 1st flight on Tue

Vistara will be merged with Air India on Monday night, and from Tuesday onward, the...

RPL stock case: Relief to Ambani as SC junks Sebi plea

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea filed by Sebi against a Securities...

RBI's framework for reclassification of FPI to FDI

The Reserve Bank of India on Monday issued an operational framework for...

Reliance Consumer takes trade margin fight to snacks

After trying to make a dent in the cola market with Campa by offering higher trade...

Sensex, Nifty close flat amid unabated FII selling

Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance, Mahindra & Mahindra, JSW Steel, NTPC, Adani Ports, Bajaj...

MFs cast their lines for record Oct catch

Mutual funds (MFs) reinforced their record monthly inflows in October with an...

New biz premium of life insurers rises 13% in October

Life insurance companies reported a 13.16 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in new...

Tata Steel to file curative petition

Tata Steel is in the process of filing a curative petition in the Supreme Court in...

Why FSSAI called up qcom companies

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has sought a meeting with...

Are The Markets Headed For A Bubble?

'The problem is that the bubble may not only be in valuations, but also in investors'...

SIA to invest Rs 3,195 cr in A-I post Vistara merger

Singapore Airlines will make an additional investment of Rs 3,194.5 crore in Tata...

FPIs withdraw nearly Rs 20,000 cr from equities

The exodus of foreign investments from Indian equity markets continued unabated, with...

India is now the biggest exporter of fuel to EU

India's export of fuels like diesel to the European Union jumped 58 per cent in the...

Factors that will guide the markets this week

A host of macroeconomic data announcements, the last batch of September quarter...

Probe finds Zomato, Swiggy violating competition norms

A Competition Commission probe has found that food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy...

Execution key for further gains in Tata Power

Tata Power's Q2FY25 reported results were above consensus despite challenges like low...

Forex kitty drops by $2.67 bn to $682.13 bn

India's forex reserves declined by $2.67 billion to $682.13 billion for the week ended...

Losses in blue-chip stocks drag markets down

Stock markets closed lower for the second straight day on Friday amid relentless...

Tatas may choose Singapore as partner for chip plan

Tata Sons will likely choose Singapore as a "key partner" for its semiconductor plans,...

SBI Q2 net profit jumps 23% to Rs 19,782 cr

SBI on Friday reported a 23 per cent on-year jump in consolidated net profit at Rs...

Trump 2.0: Will Bulls Run Amok?

'Investors looking at the next 6-12 months can be certain that the Fed will maintain...

At Rs 1.2 trn, IPO mopup set to hit new high in 2024

The calendar year 2024 is set to go down as the best year for initial public offerings...

FMCG major Marico may buck the industry trend

Marico may buck the industry trend with the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) major...

Govt changes release time of GDP data to 4 pm

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Friday said it has...

'Focus Is To Maintain The Casa Ratio'

'It has remained around 38 per cent over the past four to five quarters.'

Rural demand lifts FMCG sector to 5.7% growth in Q2

India's fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector grew 5.7 per cent by value and 4.1 per...

Trump 2.0: Govt In Wait-And-Watch Mood

'We may see even more restrictive policies during 2.0.'

Retail space leasing in malls, main high streets falls

Leasing of retail space in shopping malls and prominent high streets dropped 1 per cent...

Sunset for once-storied Jet Airways

More than five years ago on an April evening, cash-starved Jet Airways announced...

Are You Ready for Kia's New SUV?

Kia India Unveils Sketches of Its Revolutionary new SUV

Sensex tanks 836 points; Nifty ends at 24,199

From the 30-share Sensex pack, Tata Motors, Tech Mahindra, UltraTech Cement, JSW Steel,...

Ministry of Environment issues new rules post SC order

In response to the Supreme Court's (SC's) strong stance on unchecked environmental...

SC orders liquidation of Jet Airways' assets

The Supreme Court on Thursday exercised its extraordinary constitutional powers and...

Lulu becomes largest IPO in UAE this year

Lulu Retail announced on Wednesday that its initial public offering (IPO) was...

'No Rush To Say Economy Is Slowing Down'

'Whether I am optimistic or pessimistic is not the issue; I am just going by the...

SAP to step up hiring in India: CEO

German technology major SAP views India as the fastest growing market, where it plans...

Market May Slide To 72,000 Levels

If technical analysts are to be believed, the index has more room for a slide down to...

Maruti Suzuki to up exports with new Dzire sedan

Maruti Suzuki India is targeting markets like UAE, Saudi Arabia, Chile, Mexico and...

Investors richer by Rs 10.47 lakh cr in two days

Stock investors have become richer by Rs 10.47 lakh crore in two straight days of gains...

India better placed than China in trade with US

Donald Trump's Presidency of the United States will open new opportunities for India...

Equity NFO pipeline is strong despite mkt weakness

The equity market's recent downturn appears unlikely to slow the brisk pace of mutual...

India's domestic air tariff up 43% in 5 years

India has recorded the second-highest increase in domestic airfares in the Asia-Pacific...

Markets cheer Trump's triumph; Sensex soars 901 points

From the 30-share Sensex pack, Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys jumped over 4 per...

What Trump's 2nd term may mean for Indo-US trade deals

With Donald Trump all set to become US president, Indian exporters may face high...

India's GDP expected to grow at 6.5% in Q2 FY25

Economists at the country's largest lender SBI on Wednesday said they see Q2 real GDP...

India's services sector recovers from 10-month low

India's services PMI recovered from its ten-month low in September to reach 58.5 in...

Vehicle sales in India sees 32% rise Y-o-Y in Oct

The total vehicle retail sales in India witnessed a 32 per cent on-year rise in October...

IL&FS resolves debt of Rs 38,082 cr as of Sep-end

IL&FS group has discharged debt of Rs 38,082 crore to its creditors as of September 30,...

Asset quality risk, a worry for IndusInd

A Rs 525-crore contingency provision during the July-September period led to a 19 per...

Trump's Tariff Tussle With India

'While criticising India's high tariffs, Mr Trump stated he would impose reciprocal...

Pillar Two tax regime unlikely soon in India

The Union government is expecting to rake in Rs 100-200 crore in additional revenue...

'Euphoria In SMID Stocks Couldn't...'

'Retail investors, who had not seen such a massive correction in the SMID universe...

Royal Enfield eyes Europe, US as debut markets for C6

Royal Enfield is planning to introduce its electric bike initially in developed markets...

Xiaomi India head Muralikrishnan B resigns

Chinese smart devices firm Xiaomi's India head Muralikrishnan B has resigned from the...

Swiggy seeks valuation of $11.3 bn; IPO to open on Wed

Food delivery and quick-commerce major Swiggy, which is coming out with its initial...

Govt invites applications for RBI deputy guv's post

The government has invited applications for the post of deputy governor of the Reserve...

Stock markets rebound on value; Sensex jumps 694 pts

Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, Kotak Mahindra Bank and...

Foreign investors net sellers of Indian bonds in Oct

Foreign investors were net sellers of domestic debt in October for the first time since...

Foreign investors to increase participation in NSE IX

Trading turnover on NSE IX has been witnessing an uptrend and this momentum is likely...

Taxmen can now waive or cut interest due from assessee

The income tax department has allowed tax officials to either waive or reduce interest...

Maruti Suzuki eyes two-fold jump in exports

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL), the largest passenger vehicle manufacturer in India,...

Festival demand boosts sales of 2-wheelers by 26%

Major two-wheeler manufacturers in India witnessed a double-digit increase in domestic...

Two factors that are positive for Coal India stock

The Q2FY25 revenue for Coal India (CIL) was reported at Rs 30,700 crore (down 6 per...

Sunny skies for Reits, with a high chance of growth

After lagging behind benchmarks and broader indices over the past five years, real...

Maruti Suzuki PV production down 16% Y-o-Y in Oct

Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India cut production of its passenger cars by 16 per...

Nearly 98% of Rs 2000 notes have been returned

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said 98.04 per cent of the Rs 2000 banknotes...

Sensex tanks 942 pts, Nifty plunges below 24K

From the 30-share Sensex pack, Sun Pharma, Reliance Industries, Infosys, Tata Motors,...

Swiggy projects quick commerce as the future

On the cusp of launching its Rs 11,327 crore initial public offering (IPO) next week,...

Toyota's 1st e-SUV to roll out from Maruti's stable

After a successful tie up in traditional ICE and strong hybrid models, Suzuki and...

Smartphone market value surges 12% in Q3CY24

India's smartphone market grew by three per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in volume in the...

Manufacturing sector regains growth momentum in Oct

India's manufacturing sector growth recovered from September's eight-month low to 57.5...

Vistara-Air India merger: How these brands will blend

In about a fortnight, Vistara - known for its premium service - will take off on its...

Employee Grievances Rise In Top Firms

Data collated for 47 BSE50 companies (as of H1FY25) shows employees and workers filed...

What Does RBI Want To Discuss With Private Banks?

Senior bankers anticipate discussions on issues related to technology, cyber security,...

Why SBI Life stock is likely to be under pressure

SBI Life Insurance reported a weak performance in Q2FY25.The annual premium equivalent...

'We have secured a place for large deals'

'Our growth in banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) is a prime example.'

Small, midcap rally may lose steam

After a strong run in the midcap and smallcap indices, which surged 46 per cent and 43...

NPCI nod to onboard users may help Paytm

One97 Communications (OCL), the company that operates brand Paytm, received a nod from...

FMCG cos worry over high inflation; price hike likely

Leading FMCG companies reported a decline in margins in the September quarter on...

FPIs withdraw record Rs 94,000 cr from Indian equities

Foreign investors pulled out a massive Rs 94,000 crore (around $11.2 billion) from the...

Factors that will guide the markets this week

The November 5 US presidential elections, Federal Reserve interest rate decision,...

'I assure all shareholders of their fair share'

'Everything can be resolved, but my husband's legacy is not up for sale.'

Strong India biz growth to drive gains for GCPL

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) reported a 2 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) increase...

Bibek Debroy: A Guru I Could Look To

Bibek Debroy was one of the very few economists not bound by any single area of...

Bibek Debroy, chief of PM's economic council, is dead

Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) chairman Bibek Debroy passed...

GST records 2nd-highest collection at Rs 1.87 lakh cr

Gross GST collection grew 9 per cent to over Rs 1.87 lakh crore in October on higher...

Sensex, Nifty start Samvat 2081 on a high

Among major Sensex gainers, Mahindra & Mahindra rose the most by 3.29 per cent.Adani...

India's forex reserves down to $684.80 billion

India's foreign exchange reserves fell for the fourth consecutive week after reaching...

Maruti, Hyundai report muted sales in October

Auto majors Maruti Suzuki India and Hyundai reported muted sales performance in October...

Bibek Debroy: A 'towering scholar' & economist

Debroy's economic interests and research work covered numerous areas such as economic...

Apple sets all-time revenue record in India: Tim Cook

iPhone maker Apple has set an all-time revenue record in India and observed a...

'Growth Of Cheese Market In India Is Exponential'

'Only 20 per cent of families in India buy cheese twice once a year.'