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Forex reserves drop by $10.29 billion to $688.06 billion

India's foreign exchange reserves decreased by USD 10.288 billion to USD 688.058...

Crude above $100 will push inflation beyond 6%: HSBC

A foreign brokerage warns that sustained crude oil prices above USD 100 per barrel...

Russia offers more oil, gas to India amid West Asia crisis

Amidst global energy market volatility driven by the West Asia crisis, Russia has...

INOX Air Products Launches High-Purity Oxygen Facility

INOX Air Products has commissioned a new ultra-high purity liquid oxygen facility in...

Tata Sons in profit over 10 years, even as unlisted cos in red

Tata Sons' unlisted ventures, including Air India, Tata Digital, and Tata Electronics,...

CAG audit reveals significant misclassification and pending UCs in FY25 govt accounts

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has reported significant financial...

Ship carrying Iranian oil shifts course midway from India to China

A US-sanctioned tanker carrying Iranian crude oil has rerouted mid-voyage from its...

RBI clears Emirates NBD stake buy in RBL Bank

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted approval for UAE-based Emirates NBD (ENBD)...

Cash turnover dipped, F&O growth remained sluggish in FY26

Indian equities trading activity saw a moderation in FY26, with cash market turnover...

Suzuki Motorcycle sees FY27 domestic growth below 7-8%

Suzuki Motorcycle India Ltd (SMIPL) has revised its domestic two-wheeler sales growth...

Will FY27 Be The Year Of Equities?

Fixed deposits from nationalised banks delivered higher returns than equities,...

Gold Loan LTV Breaches: Lenders Demand More Collateral

Lenders are actively monitoring gold price volatility, prompting them to ask borrowers...

Earnings upgrade to downgrade ratio improved after Q3

There are hopes of a turnaround in overall corporate earnings after six quarters of...

Import curbs imposed on all gold, silver, platinum articles

The Indian government has imposed import restrictions on all forms of gold, silver, and...

India Exempts Petrochemical Imports from Customs Duty

The Indian government has waived customs duty on critical petrochemical products until...

Rupee Soars on RBI Measures Amidst Global Economic Pressures

The Indian rupee experienced a significant surge against the US dollar following the...

MF launches taper off in Mar amid West Asia flare-up

Uncertainty stemming from the US-Iran conflict has significantly impacted India's...

India's UPI Transactions Hit New Peak: Key Growth Drivers

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions in India reached a record high in March,...

India Manufacturing Sector Growth Eases to Four-Year Low

India's manufacturing sector growth slowed to a four-year low in March, impacted by...

Sensex and Nifty Stage Recovery, Close in Green

Indian stock markets recovered from early losses to close higher, driven by value...

UPI Transactions Hit New Record in March

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions in India reached a record high in March,...

Stay Invested When Markets Fall: Swati Khemani

'Portfolios built in these phases often deliver the strongest outcomes over time.'

Govt exceeds FY26 indirect tax collection estimates

The Indian government has marginally exceeded its indirect tax collection target for...

Strait of Hormuz opens to ships but marine covers to stay pricey

Despite Iran allowing 'non-hostile vessels' through the Strait of Hormuz, marine...

EV sales surge in FY26 on strong year-end push

India's electric vehicle (EV) market experienced a significant surge in financial year...

Tanker With Iranian Oil Heads to India

A US-sanctioned tanker carrying Iranian crude oil is heading to India, marking the...

India, US to continue efforts to finalise interim trade deal: USTR

India and the United States are committed to finalising an interim trade agreement,...

What Oracle Layoffs Signal For Techies

For engineers across the country, the Oracle job cuts served as a rude reminder of what...

Telco Subscriber Base Jumps to 1.32 bn, Broadband Leads Growth

India's total telephone subscriber base reached 1,321.31 million by the end of February...

Order pipeline strong for listed shipbuilding majors

India's three major listed shipyards - Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Garden...

SIM-Binding Rule Deadline Extended for WhatsApp Till Dec31

The Indian government has extended the deadline for implementing SIM-binding rules for...

India Passenger Vehicle Sales Soar to New Heights in FY26

Passenger vehicle sales in India reached a record high of 4.7 million units in FY26,...

UPI Usage Reaches Record High in March

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions reached a record high in March, driven by...

I-T dept Clarifies GAAR Rules For Pre-2017 Investments

The Income Tax Department has clarified that income from the transfer of investments...

'Not the ending I planned': Oracle layoffs spark online angst

Oracle Corporation has reportedly laid off thousands of employees globally, including a...

Wipro Forms AI-Native Business Unit, Names CEO

Wipro has announced the launch of a dedicated AI-Native Business and Platforms unit,...

Digital Payment Security Boost: Two-Factor Authentication Now Mandatory

Two-factor authentication for all digital transactions, including UPI, is now mandatory...

Stock Markets Today April 1, 2026 ' Sensex, Nifty50 Rally on US-Iran Ceasefire Hopes

Indian markets on Dalal Street rallied sharply as easing tensions in the US-Iran...

GST collections rise 9% in March, third highest in FY26

India's GST revenues experienced significant growth in March, reaching pre-tax cut...

57% of investment advisors based in 5 metros

A significant majority (57%) of India's investment advisors are concentrated in just...

Staggered Jet Fuel Price Hike to Shield Passengers

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu announced that public sector oil marketing...

Rediff.com Prepares for Potential IPO

Rediff.com India Ltd, a subsidiary of AvenuesAI Ltd, has filed draft red herring...

CBIC Lifts Rs 10 Lakh Cap on Courier Exports

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has eliminated the Rs 10 lakh...

Fuel, rupee headwinds darken IndiGo's FY27 skies

InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) is experiencing significant financial pressure, with its...

DGCA Gets New Chief After Turbulent Year

Events from mid-2025 to early 2026 exposed deeper systemic concerns for India's...

Russian crude oil imports soar to 9-month high in March

Indian companies, however, are now paying a premium of $6-$7 a barrel for Russian oil,...

Airfares May Rise as Jet Fuel Price Surge

Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices have more than doubled to a record high, impacting...

Renault Duster Review: Can It Dethrone Other SUVs?

It is not perfect, given its lack of space and no diesel engine, but as a package the...

Oracle lays off 12,000 staff in India; another round likely

US-based IT firm Oracle has reportedly laid off approximately 12,000 employees in...

India's Economy Faces Risks from West Asia Conflict: Report

A new report suggests that prolonged conflict in the Middle East could significantly...

William Walsh, former British Airways chief, is IndiGo CEO

IndiGo, India's largest airline, has announced the appointment of William Walsh, former...

Atanu Chakraborty Flags Governance Gaps at HDFC Bank

'My resignation is a larger governance and governance-plus kind of an issue, which the...

Markets underprice oil shock risk from West Asia conflict

Analysts warn that global markets are significantly underpricing the risk of an oil...

New Income-Tax Act 2025: What Changes From April 1?

A key mistake would be continuing to rely on provisions of the Income-Tax Act, 1961,...

Banks' gold loan portfolio surged 128% in Feb

Loans against gold jewellery in India surged by an impressive 128 per cent year-on-year...

Must Read! 'Stay Away From Equities. Buy Gold'

'In my entire career, whenever friends, relatives, or associates have sought my...

AT-1 Bonds Misselling Led to Resignation, says Chakraborty

Former HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty cites misselling of AT-1 bonds and...

Industrial Production Up 5.2% in Feb, Manufacturing Key Driver

India's industrial production saw a 5.2 per cent increase in February, primarily...

PPF and NSC Interest Rates Remain Unchanged

The Indian government has maintained the interest rates on small savings schemes,...

LIC Office Hours Extended for Customer Service

LIC offices will remain open during normal working hours on Tuesday for customer...

Banking cos to deduct TDS on interest income beyond Rs 50K

The Income Tax Department has clarified the applicability of TDS (Tax Deducted at...

Rupee posts biggest annual decline in 14 years, tumbles 9.88%

The Indian rupee rebounded against the US dollar after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)...

HDFC Bank CEO: 'We Requested Chakraborty To...'

'When there is such an elaborate and a strong process, one would have expected anyone...

Sensex, Nifty Sink: Impact of West Asia Conflict on Stock Markets

Indian equities on Dalal Street saw volatility as global market trends and fresh tariff...

Flipkart Names Smita Ojha, Amit Sharma as VPs

Flipkart has announced the appointment of Smita Ojha as Vice President of Engineering...

VinFast targets 75 dealerships by 2026, expands EV ecosystem

Vietnamese automobile major VinFast is rapidly expanding its retail network in India,...

FM: IBC Crucial for Banking Sector Health, NPA Recovery

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated in the Lok Sabha that the Insolvency and...

West Asia War Clouds RBI Outlook

Markets will look for clear guidance on how the MPC interprets the uncertainty and what...

LPG Ships Clear Hormuz, India Supply Stable

18 Indian-flagged vessels with 485 Indian seafarers still remain in the western Persian...

Banks urge RBI to revisit forex cap, flag MTM losses

Indian banks are urging the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to reconsider its new $100...

Noida Airport Fuels NCR's Next Real Estate Surge

The inauguration of Noida International Airport (NIA) is set to significantly increase...

Why Did Atanu Chakraborty Quit HDFC Bank?

'During the bank's board meeting, many directors asked him if there is a governance...

Key Factors Influencing Market Sentiment This Week

Analysts predict that the ongoing conflict in West Asia, crude oil prices, and global...

Private Banks Face CEO Talent Crunch

What is the reason behind this drying up of talent for the top post in private banks?

NSE to introduce Dated Brent Crude Oil futures contract

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) will launch Dated Brent Crude Oil (Platts) futures on...

Foreign investors dump record Rs 1.14 lakh cr in Mar

Foreign investors have withdrawn a record Rs 1.14 lakh crore from Indian equities in...

Raymond's Vijaypat Singhania Dies at 87

Former Raymond Group chairman Vijaypat Singhania has died at the age of 87. He was...

Tata Steel to gain from India growth, lower global costs

Tata Steel is strategically positioned for growth, leveraging India's robust steel...

Critical Infrastructure Cyberattacks: A Growing Threat to Human Life

A cybersecurity expert warns that cyberattacks are increasingly targeting critical...

Ola Electric diverts IPO funds from R&D to debt

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd is redirecting ₹575 crore from its initial public...

Gold Reserves Drop Hit Forex Reserves

The contraction in total reserves was driven by a fall in gold reserves, which dropped...

Forex reserves drop $11.41 billion to $698 billion

India's foreign exchange reserves decreased by USD 11.413 billion to USD 698.346...

India, Africa Collaborate on AI Skills Development

JNS Cloud Solutions, in partnership with upGrad Enterprise, has launched the Africa AI...

Chairman Exit Exposes HDFC Bank Power Clash: FT

The Financial Times, citing multiple bankers and shareholders, reports that the real...

RBI's Vision for Future Payments: Electronic Cheques and Regulatory Expansion

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced its 'Payments Vision 2028' document,...

Indian Rupee Tumbles to New Low Against US Dollar

The Indian rupee depreciated significantly against the US dollar, reaching a new...

Excise Duty Cut on Petrol, Diesel ' Petrol ₹3, Diesel Zero - Full Details

The government has sharply reduced excise duty on petrol to ₹3 and diesel to...

Sensex plunges 1,690 pts, Nifty drops below 22,850

Indian stock markets tumbled sharply with the Sensex falling 800 points and nearly...

India's FY27 growth to stay above 7% despite global slowdown risks

India's economy is projected to maintain growth above 7 per cent in 2026-27 (FY27),...

Airpay, MSCB Partner to Drive Digital Payments Across Maharashtra Co-operative Network

Airpay Payment Services has partnered with Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank (MSCB)...

Icra: High Energy Prices Could Affect India's FY27 Fiscal Position

Elevated global crude oil and natural gas prices, driven by geopolitical developments...

OMCs' margins may take a hit; ONGC top bet: CLSA

State-run oil-marketing companies (OMCs) are unlikely to significantly raise petrol and...

Stock Market Crash Today ' Sensex Falls 800 Points, ₹4 Lakh Crore Wiped Out

Indian stock markets tumbled sharply with the Sensex falling 800 points and nearly...

Goldman Cuts India Market Outlook

Goldman Sachs has materially lowered its earnings growth forecast for Indian companies...

Iran Crisis: 'No Nation More Exposed Than India'

'We are profoundly energy-dependent on the Gulf. That dependency must now be redirected...

OECD: India's Economic Growth to Remain Strong Through 2027

The OECD projects India's GDP to grow at 7.6% in the current fiscal year and 6.1% in...

UPI drives 92% of transactions: Report

A new report indicates that UPI has become the dominant payment method for lenders,...

Dream Sports diversifies beyond gaming into fintech, AI

Following a ban on real-money gaming, Dream Sports, the parent company of Dream11, is...

India Probes Chinese, Indonesian Paperboard Subsidies

India has initiated a probe into imports of subsidised paperboard from China and...

Nayara Energy Raises Petrol, Diesel Prices After West Asia Tensions

Nayara Energy, a private fuel retailer in India, has increased petrol and diesel prices...

Wadhwani Foundation CEO: India's Potential in Technology Diffusion

Ajay Kela, CEO of Wadhwani Foundation, highlights India's significant opportunity to...

Audi to recalibrate India strategy post-EU FTA clarity

German carmaker Audi plans to reassess and adjust its product launch strategy in India...

Bharat PET Files for Rs 760 Crore IPO: What You Need to Know

Bharat PET Ltd, an integrated packaging solutions provider, has filed draft papers with...

Sunil Mittal set to step down as Airtel Africa chairman

Sunil Bharti Mittal, 68, will retire as chairman of Airtel Africa in July after the...

Countries Invested In America's Money

The Iran war has brought notice to the countries that are heavily invested in US...

RBI asked to Maintain 4% Inflation Target Until 2031

The Indian government has extended the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) mandate to...

AI and Electronics Manufacturing Growth Discussed at Key IT Ministry Meeting

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw chaired a meeting focusing on Artificial Intelligence,...

Punjab Focuses on AI and Technology for Agricultural Advancement

Punjab Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian emphasised the importance of...

India's Defence Gets a Boost: BonV Aero and ParaZero Team Up on Counter-Drone System

Odisha-based BonV Aero has partnered with ParaZero Technologies to introduce advanced...

Agnikul Cosmos Tests 3D-Printed Rocket Engine 'Agnite'

Chennai-based space start-up Agnikul Cosmos has successfully tested its 3D-printed...

Sensex rises 800 pts, Nifty reclaims 23K on US-Iran truce hopes

Indian markets on Dalal Street rallied sharply as easing tensions in the US-Iran...

ICEGATE Enables UPI and Card Payments for Customs Duty

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has enabled UPI, debit, and...

Chairman's Resignation: HDFC Bank Faces Legal Debate

HDFC Bank is engaging external legal firms, both domestic and international, to...

Rupee closes at record low of 94.05 against US dollar

The Indian rupee weakened against the US dollar due to sustained foreign fund outflows...

Unified Framework Needed to Boost India's Energy Storage Capacity

Industry experts and the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) advocate for a unified...

OnePlus India CEO Robin Liu Resigns

Robin Liu steps down as India CEO of OnePlus. The company shares key updates on its...

PSU stakes can go below 51% with a golden share' shield

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has asked the finance ministry to spell...

Gold ETF Investors Face Sharp Losses

Analysts say long-term investors may still benefit, but recommend limiting bullion...

Govt Tightens Rules on Weight-Loss Drugs

Inspections conducted across 49 entities including pharmacies, wholesalers, and clinics...

S&P ups India's FY27 growth forecast to 7.1%

S&P Global Ratings has increased India's GDP growth forecast for the next fiscal year...

NSE Targets Rs 7 Trillion Valuation

At the upper end of that range, the bourse would rank among the seven most valuable...

Gold prices fall sharply amid global economic uncertainty

Gold prices experienced a significant decline in futures trading due to uncertainty...

Sebi may allow gift cards, prepaid instruments to invest in MFs

Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday proposed introducing gift cards or gift prepaid...

Powerica IPO Day 1 Subscription & GMP ' Price Band, Lot Size, Review

The Powerica Limited IPO opened on March 24, 2026, with muted Day 1 subscription. Check...

Sensex, Nifty50 Surge as US-Iran Tensions Ease, Oil Prices Stabilise

Indian markets on Dalal Street rallied sharply as easing tensions in the US-Iran...

Rupee Weakens Amidst Dollar Strength, Crude Oil Volatility

The Indian rupee weakened against the US dollar due to a strengthening dollar, high...

FPIs Pull Out Record 1.04 Trn In March

Domestic institutional investors, on the other hand, made a net investment of Rs 1.13...

Semaglutide Ruling Sparks Generic Pharma Boom

At the heart of this debate is Section 3(d) of the Patents Act, a safeguard designed to...

RBI to Deploy AI for Enhanced Digital Payment Infrastructure

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is developing digital public infrastructure and...

Anil Ambani seeks debt treatment like Sterling's Sandesaras'

Industrialist Anil Ambani has approached the Supreme Court seeking a court-facilitated...

HDFC Bank probes chairman's ethics concerns

HDFC Bank has launched an independent review by external law firms following the abrupt...

Renault Launches New Duster: Features, Price and Performance

Renault India has launched the all-new Renault Duster, featuring a turbo petrol engine...

West Asia War Wipes Out Rs 48 Lakh Crore Investor Wealth

Indian investors have seen their wealth erode by a staggering Rs 48.29 lakh crore since...

DBS Bank India Introduces Direct Tax Payment Option

DBS Bank India has launched a direct tax payment facility after authorisation from the...

Sebi's Abridged Prospectus: Simplifying IPO Investments

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has introduced an abridged prospectus...

TRAI: AI Now Integral to Telecom Network Design and Management

TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti highlights the increasing importance of Artificial...

Future of Auto: AI and Data-Driven Vehicle Advancements

Matter Motor's CEO discusses the increasing role of data and intelligent systems in the...

Oil Prices Drop After US Halts Iran Strikes

Crude oil prices experienced a sharp decline after US President Donald Trump announced...

Sensex sinks 1,837 pts as Iran Crisis Fuels Oil Price Surge

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a sharp decline in early trading...

SC asks CBI, ED to conduct fair probe against ADAG firms

The Supreme Court has ordered a 'fair, dispassionate, transparent, and time-bound'...

Reality check gets India on investors' realty list

Escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia are prompting investors with exposure to...

Argentina Steps Up LPG Supply To India

Argentina has significantly increased its LPG exports to India to help mitigate...

Gold plunges by Rs 8,089 to Rs 1.36 lakh per 10 grams

Gold prices experienced a significant drop in futures trading due to global selloff,...

How Long Can India Absorb Rising Fuel Costs?

India's net oil import bill could rise by $56 billion to $64 billion annually assuming...

Privatisation push loses steam;IDBI Bank stake sale scrapped

India's privatisation push, once projected as a cornerstone of economic reform, has...

Paytm's Merchant Platform to Fuel Growth, Says Jefferies

Brokerage firm Jefferies maintains a 'Buy' rating for Paytm, citing its dominant...

Only 54 Forms Ready For I-T Act Rollout

All services on the income-tax e-filing portal -- both pre-login and post-login -- are...

West Asia conflict, crude oil prices to steer stock markets

Analysts predict that developments in West Asia and their impact on crude oil prices...

Banking system liquidity surplus shrinks to Rs 16,875 cr

The net liquidity surplus in the banking system fell to Rs 16,875 crore on Thursday the...

India Leads in AI Adoption, Faces AI Expertise Gap

A Deloitte report reveals that Indian enterprises are leading the world in large-scale...

FPIs dump Rs 88,180 cr; 2026 outflows cross Rs 1 lakh cr

Foreign investors have withdrawn over Rs 88,000 crore from Indian equities this month,...

Rupee set for worst year since FY14, hits fresh low

The rupee plunged to a fresh low of 93.72 against the dollar on Friday, falling 1.15...

Why Were 3 HDFC Executives Asked To Leave?

The controversy involves mis-selling Credit Suisse AT-I bonds to NRIs as fixed-maturity...

HDFC Bank Shares Tumble 7.5%, Rs 1 Trn Mcap Wiped Out

Governance uncertainty and leadership visibility gap are likely to keep the stock under...

Core Sector Growth Slows to 3-month Low of 2.3% in Feb

Production growth in India's eight core infrastructure sectors slowed to a three-month...

India's forex reserves drop $7 bn to $709.76 bn

India's foreign exchange reserves decreased by USD 7.052 billion to USD 709.759 billion...

Poultry farmer Ravindra Metkar invited by Oxford University

Ravindra Metkar, a farmer from Maharashtra who built a successful poultry business from...

Premium petrol price up Rs 2, bulk diesel up Rs 22

Petrol diesel price today March 20, 2026: IOCL & HPCL hike premium petrol (XP95, Speed,...

300 Illegal Gambling Sites Blocked in India Amid Gaming Act Enforcement

The Indian government has blocked 300 websites and applications involved in illegal...

Premium petrol price up Rs 2, bulk diesel up Rs 22

Petrol diesel price today March 20, 2026: IOCL & HPCL hike premium petrol (XP95, Speed,...

Wipro Unveils AI-Data Centre Solution for Enterprise AI

Wipro has launched its AI-Data Centre solution, integrating NVIDIA's AI Enterprise...

Sensex climbs 326 pts gains in PSU bank, IT, metal stocks

Indian equity markets experienced a volatile session, with the Sensex and Nifty...

SJM Demands End to Duty-Free Digital Imports

The Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) is advocating for the termination of the moratorium on...

How IEA Plans to Tackle Global Oil Supply Disruptions

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has proposed immediate demand-side measures,...

New gas allocation regime still faces a large LNG shortfall

India's plans to ration the consumption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied...

India Is In The Doghouse At The Moment

There is record underperformance and under-ownership. Some of this is cyclical and will...

Remittances from West Asia see 20-30% jump in March

Remittances from West Asia in March rose sharply amid the conflict in the region, with...

Rupee breaches 93/dollar for the first time, down 19 paise

The Indian rupee weakened to a record intra-day low against the US dollar due to a...

'No Governance Issue In HDFC Bank'

'Being an important institution in the banking system, we are subject to regulatory...

Iran War Burns India's Exporters

'Every day the meter is ticking. Like a time bomb.'Shipping giants are billing Indian...

HDFC Bank chairman quits; bank says 'baffled'

Atanu Chakraborty has resigned as chairman of HDFC Bank, citing ethical concerns,...

Silver sinks Rs 17,800/kg, gold dives Rs 7K on global woes

Gold and silver prices experienced a significant drop in the national capital due to a...

Airline stocks fly into rough weather again

India's aviation sector is facing fresh turbulence, with rising fuel costs, the...

HDFC Bank board firefights after ex-chairman's resignation

HDFC Bank's leadership addresses the sudden resignation of its chairman, citing ethical...

Sensex tanked 3%, its biggest single-day loss since June '24

Indian stock market indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant drop in early...

RBI Keen to Expand Use of Indian Rupee for Russian Trade

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is exploring ways for Russian trade counterparts to use...

Iran war: Fiscal pressures on govt may mount next FY

Revenue collection next financial year may be affected, and, along with this, subsidies...

What RBI said on HDFC Bank Chairman's Resignation

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a statement assuring the public of HDFC...

India's AI Enablement: Cognizant Executive Highlights Key Advantages

Cognizant's Chief AI Officer, Babak Hodjat, highlights India's unique position in AI...

Sensex jumps 633 points on rally in IT stocks

Indian stock market indices Sensex and Nifty closed nearly 1 per cent higher, marking...

Fuel curbs brew concern over Darjeeling first flush

Tea planters in Darjeeling have raised that a shortage of commercial LPG, triggered by...

India's AI Edge: Deep Tech and Skilled Workforce

Cognizant's Chief AI Officer, Babak Hodjat, discusses India's unique position in AI...

Licious bets big on micro mkts within cities

Direct-to-consumer meat and seafood platform Licious is betting big on "micro markets"...

Agilisium Invests in AI for Life Sciences Transformation

Agilisium has invested Rs 50 crore to help pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical...

SC wants Centre to bring law on paternity leave

The Supreme Court on Tuesday called on the Union government to enact a legal framework...

India Post launches services with 24-hour, 48-hour delivery

India Post has launched three premium delivery services, including 24-hour and 48-hour...

Sensex jumps 568 points to settle at 76,070.84

Indian benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rallied for the second consecutive day,...

UPI Cash Withdrawal Launched by Jio Payments Bank

Jio Payments Bank introduces UPI-based cash withdrawals at business correspondent...

IndiGo to face pressure from fuel price spike: Moody's

IndiGo airline will face near-term pressure on profitability from rising fuel prices...

India's Digital Economy Projected to Surge to 20% of GDP by 2030

India's digital economy is projected to constitute nearly 20 per cent of the nation's...

Nomura, Citi slash year-end Nifty 50 target

Foreign brokerages have started to cut their year-end targets for the Nifty 50 index...

Gulf War: Nasscom Warns Firms Of Cyber Threat Surge

'Periods of geopolitical uncertainty often see a rise in coordinated cyber threats,...

India Emerges as Preferred Tech Partner Amid Global Uncertainty

Nasscom President Rajesh Nambiar highlights India's growing importance as a technology...

Kaspersky Expands India Operations, Warns of Rising Cyber Threats

Global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky plans to significantly increase its investments in...

Gulf Conflict: 300,000 Jobs At Risk

'If movement remains stalled for three to four months, more than 300,000 recruitments...

8 Countries Using The Most LPG

How widely is LPG used around the world? In 2022, the average LPG consumption across...

Unemployment dips marginally to 4.9% in Feb

India's unemployment rate saw a marginal decrease in February 2026, according to the...

Exports dip marginally in Feb; trade gap narrows

India's merchandise exports experienced a slight decrease in February, while imports...

PhonePe temporarily pauses IPO listing process

PhonePe on Monday announced it has temporarily deferred its public market listing...

Sensex jumps 938 points, Nifty settles above 23,400

Indian stock market benchmarks Sensex and Nifty rebounded by over 1% on Monday, driven...

Weight Loss Drugs Set to Flood India

While the introduction of branded generics is likely to accelerate volumes for GLP-1...

Wholesale Price Inflation Rises 2.13% in Feb

India's wholesale price inflation (WPI) increased for the fourth consecutive month in...

Arca Global Aviation Expands Fleet to Meet Pilot Training Demand

Arca Global Aviation Pvt Ltd (AGAPL) has announced a phased fleet expansion plan,...

Ferrari 849 is a mix of retro design, modern tech, V8 power

Ferrari introduces the 849 Testarossa in India, a stunning hybrid supercar blending...

Accel and Google AI Fund Announce 2026 AI Cohort Startups

Accel and Google's AI Futures Fund have announced the five startups selected for the...

AI puts India's office market back to work

Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a potential new demand driver for India's...

How Shantanu Narayen Transformed Adobe

For many outside the technology sector, Shantanu Narayen's impact may not always be...

DGCA Allows Longer Pilot Duty Hours

The Federation of Indian Pilots, said the union has written to the DGCA raising...

Fitch warns costlier oil could lift inflation, slow growth

Fitch Ratings on Friday said persistently higher oil prices could cause India's retail...

West Asia Crisis, US Fed Decision to Steer Equity Markets

Analysts predict that the ongoing conflict in West Asia, crude oil price fluctuations,...

India's First Phygital Service Centre Opens in Madhya Pradesh

India has launched its first integrated phygital service centre in Umri village, Madhya...

FPIs sell-off continues; pull out Rs 52,704 cr from equities

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) withdrew a substantial amount from Indian equities...

West Asia crisis: Stocks suffer worst week in years

Benchmark indices tumbled about 2 per cent on Friday, capping one of the most turbulent...

Ferrari 849 Testarossa Launched In India!

Ferrari unveiled the 1,050-hp 849 Testarosa in Mumbai, blending aggressive design with...

Hormuz Closure Puts Gulf Refining At Risk

'Refiners may soon be forced to adjust operations, curtailing runs as product exports...

Can the TVS Ntorq 150 Take On Aerox 155 and Xoom 160?

The TVS Ntorq 150 brings stronger performance, modern features and lightweight agility...

India's forex reserves drop $11.68 bn to $716.81 bn

India's forex reserves dropped by $11.683 billion to $716.810 billion during the week...

CSIR-NCL Develops DME Technology to Cut LPG Imports

Researchers at CSIR-NCL have developed a technology for producing dimethyl ether (DME)...

Sensex Tumbled 1,470.5 points On West Asia Crisis, Oil Prices

Indian equity markets experienced a significant downturn as geopolitical tensions in...

Aurionpro Wins Big Data Centre Contract

Aurionpro Solutions has secured a multi-year contract worth approximately Rs 350 crore...

PV dispatches rise 10.6% in Feb to 417,705 units: SIAM

Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches in India rose 10.6% in February, driven by...

'Quality Companies To Lead Next IPO Wave'

'The next phase of India's IPO cycle will be defined by quality, pricing discipline and...

How RIL can manage to lessen the impact of West Asia crisis

The Iran conflict led to a sharp correction in Reliance Industries Ltd's (RIL's) share...

'As AI grows, legacy will compress': Noshir Kaka, McKinsey

'The reality is that every one of us will be pushed to learn and relearn faster than...

Rupee hits record low, falls 12 paise/USD

The Indian rupee fell to a record low against the US dollar due to rising crude oil...

AI Platform Fexo Launches Decisioning Engine for Business Lending

Fexo, an AI intelligence platform focused on the BFSI sector, has launched its AI...

Stock Markets Tumble: Sensex tanks 800 pts on March 12

Indian benchmark equity indices experienced a significant downturn, with the Sensex...

Karnataka Sets Up AI Ethics Committee

The Karnataka government has formed a committee on responsible AI to develop a...

IndiGo stock may face more downgrades due to Iran war

IndiGo operator InterGlobe Aviation had a mildly encouraging third quarter in financial...

Indiscriminate Bank Account Freezes Hurt Businesses

'Statutory power must be exercised in a manner that is fair, proportionate, and not...

Terms Relaxed For Chinese Investment, But India Wary...

'It's a changing world and the opening up doesn't mean that concerns with regards to...

Obesity Drug Can't Be Advertised Anymore

'Any promotional activity carried out under the pretext of disease awareness,...

Strict Rules On Cards For Foreign Airlines

Under the proposal, if a foreign carrier does not operate flights to a particular...

QpiAI Quantum System Deployed at IIIT Dharwad, Strengthening Karnataka's Tech Hub Status

The Karnataka government has announced the installation of a 25-qubit quantum computing...

BSE Sensex tumbled 1,342 pts; NSE Sinks Below 24K

Indian stock market indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant decline, driven...

Companies Favour IT Services with Custom AI Solutions: Cognizant Research

Cognizant's research reveals that companies seeking AI adoption favour IT services...

India Must Play to Its AI Strengths

'There are certain sovereign AI domains where we must build capabilities using our own...

Indian OMCs' Margins at Risk Due to High Crude Prices: S&P

S&P Global Ratings warns that Indian oil marketing companies like IOC, BPCL, and HPCL...

MNCs, Indian drugmakers diverge to mutual gain

For decades, multinational pharmaceutical companies and Indian drugmakers worked in...

Renault Lists India Among 3 Key Growth Hubs Outside Europe

Between now and 2030, four new models will be designed and assembled in India,...

NVIDIA's CEO on AI's Trillion-Dollar Infrastructure Buildout

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang argues that Artificial Intelligence is driving the largest...

Skye Air Secures Funding for Drone Delivery Expansion

Skye Air Mobility has raised USD 9 million in a Series B funding round to expand its...

PhonePe Launches 'On-The-Go' Transit Card

PhonePe has launched the 'RuPay On-The-Go' Card, a National Common Mobility Card (NCMC)...

US-Iran Conflict Wipes Rs 70,000 Cr Off LIC Portfolio

The BSE Sensex and the Nifty 50 declined around 4.5 per cent each since the start of...

I-T Department Asks Brokers To Remit Excess STT

The tax is collected by brokers on behalf of the government and forms a key component...

India's Textile Recycling Market: USD 3.5 Billion Opportunity

A new report indicates that India's textile recycling market is projected to reach USD...

Mumbai Hotels Stare At Closures Due to LPG Supply Crisis

Mumbai hotels and restaurants are facing potential closures due to a critical shortage...

Sensex jumped 640 points on lower oil prices

Indian stock market benchmarks Sensex and Nifty rebounded strongly after a two-day...

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers Resigns With Immediate Effect

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has resigned three months after the airline experienced...

India's employment outlook hits record high for Q1 2026

A new survey indicates that Indian employers are planning to increase hiring in the...

Money flow from China eased as govt eases FDI norms

The Indian government has relaxed foreign direct investment (FDI) norms for countries...

Gas Allocation: LPG, CNG, piped cooking gas get top priority

The Indian government has revised its natural gas allocation priorities, placing LPG...

Extended Iran conflict may hit order inflows of L&T

While investors would focus on the results and guidance for the third quarter of...

LIC drove 18% rise in life insurers' NBP in Feb

New business premium of life insurance companies grew 18 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y)...

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A fall in the Nifty 50 to around 19,000 is not impossible, but that would likely...

Petrol Prices Stay Put For Now

If the conflict continues for a prolonged period, State-run oil companies may have to...

Rupee Falls to Record Low Against US Dollar

The Indian rupee crashed to a record closing low against the US dollar due to rising...

Sensex, Nifty sink nearly 2% on surging crude prices

Indian equity markets experienced a significant downturn, with the Sensex and Nifty...

Street Signs: Narrowing window, upping the colo game, and...

With domestic markets turning choppy, investors are increasingly scouting for...

RBI takes measured steps on liquidity amid tax outflows

To meet liquidity pressure because of advance tax outflows this month, the Reserve Bank...

Oil surges over 25% to $116.5 per barrel

Brent crude prices surged sharply on Monday, rising by more than 25 per cent to $116.5...

Tata Trusts Stand Firm on Chandra

The government is closely watching the fast-paced developments at the...

Sensex crashed 2346 points amid boiling crude prices

Indian stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant drop...

Gold poised for volatile week on West Asia crisis

Gold prices are expected to remain volatile next week as investors track geopolitical...

FPIs withdraw Rs 21K cr in last four trading sessions

Foreign investors pulled out Rs 21,000 crore (around $2.3 billion) from Indian equities...

Women in Tech: Overcoming Barriers to Leadership in Corporate India

Top female executives are calling for corporate India to redesign workplace systems to...

ADB flags India's oil vulnerability amid rising Iran crisis

Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday warned that India's limited crude oil reserves...

Rs 14 Trillion Investor Wealth Wiped Out

Sensex and Nifty post steepest weekly loss in over a year, falling nearly 3 per cent.

Rupee falls 18 paise to close at 91.82 against US dollar

The Indian rupee weakened against the US dollar due to rising crude oil prices,...

India's Forex Reserves Surge to a Historic Peak of $728.5 Bn

India's foreign exchange reserves have surged to an all-time high, reaching USD 728.494...

Sensex Tanks 1,097 Amid Rising Oil Price

Indian stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant...

Airbus Opens State-of-the-Art Technology Centre in Bengaluru

Airbus has inaugurated a state-of-the-art technology centre in Bengaluru, India,...

Tata Power Digitises Renewable Energy Business with Salesforce

Tata Power has partnered with Salesforce to digitally transform its rooftop solar, EV...

Tata Power Digitises Rooftop Solar and EV Charging with Salesforce

Tata Power collaborates with Salesforce to digitally transform its rooftop solar, EV...

AI and Employment: Study Shows Impact on Younger Workers

A new study by AI firm Anthropic reveals that while AI hasn't caused widespread...

'US Won't Repeat China Trade Mistake With India'

'India should understand that we are not going to make the same mistakes with India...

Is Your Meta Glass Data Safe?

'We take steps to filter this data to protect people's privacy and to help prevent...

ED Raids RPower Offices in Mumbai, Hyderabad

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple locations in Mumbai and...

FMCG growth slows in Q3 as GST transition impacts pricing

A NielsenIQ report indicates that the FMCG industry's sales growth moderated to 7.8% in...

PV sales growth may dip up to 5% in FY27: India Ratings

Passenger vehicle (PV) sales growth in India is expected to moderate to 3-5 per cent...

Samsung Galaxy S26's India Connection

India contributes roughly 10 per cent of Samsung Electronics' global revenue and hosts...

'Oil Could Cross $100 A Barrel'

'Oil is still well below its all-time highs, and the world is gradually running out of...

Women Startup Founders Get Rs 4 Of Rs 100

When it comes to raising funds, women entrepreneurs receive a disproportionately small...

Auto retail sales record best Feb ever; jump 26%

Domestic automobile retail sales in India experienced a significant surge of 26 per...

India Tops Asia-Pacific in Planned AI Investment Growth

A Lenovo study reveals that Indian enterprises are planning to increase their...

Swift Introduces New International Payment System

Swift and global banks are launching a new system to make international payments faster...

Yes Bank Unveils YES Essence Women's Salary Account

Yes Bank has launched a salary account designed for working women, offering financial...

Mercedes-Benz R&D India Teams Up with IIT Delhi

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) has partnered with the Indian...

Jio aims to be among first scalable token service providers

Reliance Jio is aiming to be one of the first scalable token service providers in the...

Rice exporters seek govt relief as Iran crisis hits exports

Indian rice exporters are seeking urgent government support to mitigate the impact of...

Sensex Rises 900 points as Global Equities Recover

Indian benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded, closing over 1% higher,...

Bitcoin correction calls for decisions based on risk...

Bitcoin has fallen from its peak of $1,26,251.3 on October 6, 2025, to $65,405.5, a...

Drive Review: Tata Punch.ev is no longer just a city car

With the 40kWh battery and 65kW faster charging, it is now a legitimate primary car for...

Platform partnerships gain ground in realty

Platform-style partnerships between global investors and Indian developers are expected...

Cheerio AI Announces Rs 8 Crore Seed Funding

Cheerio AI, an AI-powered customer engagement platform, has raised Rs 8 crore in seed...

Paytm Outpaces Rivals in Monetisation, Driven by Lending

A BofA Global Research report indicates that Paytm is leading in monetisation compared...

Clean Energy Sector Recruitment Surges 56% in India

India's clean energy technology industry is experiencing rapid growth, with recruitment...

Govt moves to shield trade as Iran war chokes sea routes

With the Iran war escalating sharply and crisis deepening in the global energy market,...

Market Crash: Investors Lose Rs 16.32 Lakh Cr in 2 Days

Indian equity investors experienced a significant loss of ₹16.32 lakh crore due...

Meta Flags DPDP Compliance Timeline Concerns

'We do have some concerns with the timeline being shortened from 18 to 12 months.'

Sensex sinks 1,123 pts, Nifty dives 1.55%

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Wednesday, tracking...

India's Services Sector Growth Eases Slightly in Feb

India's services sector experienced a slight moderation in growth during February,...

India 'well stocked' with crude oil to meet disruptions:Puri

India is well-stocked with inventories of crude oil and key petroleum products,...

Defence stocks gain amid West Asia crisis

Even as the benchmark and broader indices were down sharply on Monday due to escalating...

Rupee slumps 69 paise to all-time low of 92.18/USD

Rupee slumped 69 paise to an all-time low of 92.18 against the US dollar in early trade...

Claude AI Disruption Reported Again

Anthropic's Claude AI chatbot experienced a second outage within 24 hours, impacting...

Qatar cuts gas supplies to Indian industry

Qatar, India's largest supplier of imported natural gas, has declared force majeure on...

India's AI Strategy: A Balanced Regulatory Approach

An Indian AI Research Organisation official says India has adopted a balanced and...

Infosys, Intel Expand Strategic AI Partnership

Infosys and Intel have announced an expanded strategic collaboration to help global...

India's Oil Stocks Can Cover 40-45 Days If Hormuz Flow Hit

India possesses approximately 100 million barrels of commercial crude oil stocks,...

India mcap slips below $5 trn for first time in 10 months

India has lost its $5 trillion market capitalisation (mcap) tag following Monday's...

Drone for Elephant Tranquilisation Unveiled

A drone designed to tranquilise violent elephants without close human contact has been...

XEV 9e Cineluxe @29.35L: Whats New

Mahindra pushes premium EV strategy with XEV 9e Cineluxe, blending luxury design,...

AI Summit: These 5 firms together pledged $240 bn investment

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 saw investment pledges of USD 240 billion from major...

Gold, Silver Prices Soar as West Asia Conflict Intensifies

Precious metal prices, particularly gold and silver, experienced a significant surge in...

EPFO Keeps EPF Interest Rate Unchanged at 8.25% for 2025-26

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has decided to maintain the interest...

Mercedes's All-New V-Class redines 'private suite on wheels'

The V-Class will be locally produced at the Mercedes facility in Chakan, near Pune,...

Manufacturing sector growth jumps to 4-month high in Feb

India's manufacturing sector experienced a significant growth spurt in February,...

Sensex, Nifty sink as West Asia crisis intensifies

Indian benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant crash in...

Fino Payments Bank Addresses CEO Arrest, GST Compliance

Fino Payments Bank asserts its compliance with GST regulations following the arrest of...

Iran crisis: Silver, Gold surge 4% On Safe-haven Rush

Precious metal prices surged in futures trading, with silver hitting Rs 2.93 lakh per...

India's Economy Faces Oil Price Volatility Amid Iran Crisis

Analysts predict India will face oil price volatility and macroeconomic effects due to...

'GDP Double Deflation May Mix Apples And Oranges'

'My concern is that, although everything is expressed in monetary terms, you are...

IPO Listing Gains Hit 7-Year Low

Share of IPOs opening above issue price drops to 64.6%, median gains shrink sharply...

Carmakers See Sales Surge in Feb On Sustained Demand

Leading automakers in India, including Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra,...

Gold, Silver Prices Poised for Rally Amid Iran Woes

Analysts predict a surge in gold and silver prices as investors seek safe-haven assets...

GST Collections Rise by 8.1% in February

India's gross GST collection increased by 8.1 per cent to over Rs 1.83 lakh crore in...

This Scheme, Starting Apr 1, Will Ease Customs Duty Payments

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) announced the implementation of...

FPI Inflow Hits 17-month High at Rs 22,615 cr In Feb

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) infused Rs 22,615 crore into Indian equities in...