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TCS makes only 25,000 fresher offers this fiscal

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has extended 25,000 offers to freshers for the current...

FPIs extend sell-off; pull out Rs 48,213 crore in 10 days

Foreign investors have aggressively sold off Indian equities, withdrawing over...

Govt hikes windfall tax on diesel to Rs 55.5/litre

The Indian government has increased the export duty, or windfall tax, on diesel to Rs...

Air India operating through a challenging phase: Chandra

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran addressed Air India employees, acknowledging the...

India's qcom boom runs into saturation roadblock in metros

India's quick-commerce (qcom) industry is facing significant profitability challenges...

Rupee falls 32 paise to close at 92.83 against US dollar

The Indian rupee depreciated by 32 paise to close at 92.83 against the US dollar,...

Gains ahead for Bharti Airtel on multiple triggers

Despite recent share price dips, Bharti Airtel is strategically positioned for growth,...

USTR flags issues in DPDP Act, IT Rules provisions

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has expressed concerns that India's...

Forex Reserves Surge by $9 Billion to $697.12 Billion

India's foreign exchange reserves saw a substantial increase of USD 9.063 billion,...

Sensex, Nifty Surge Over 1% on Financial Buying, Global Rally

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged over 1 per cent, with the Sensex...

Demat a/c growth at 11-month low in March

New demat account additions in India reached an 11-month low in March, with only 2.15...

Volkswagen Taigun Facelift: Key Changes and What to Expect

Volkswagen has unveiled a significant facelift for its Taigun compact SUV, introducing...

RBI mandates faster credit of inward remittances

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced stricter timelines for banks to process...

Speciality Fertilisers: A Solution to India's Subsidy Woes?

Despite significant price differences, Indian farmers are increasingly adopting...

Tesla Stalls in India as BYD, VinFast Race Ahead

Despite India's electric passenger vehicle market experiencing an 83.6% year-on-year...

TCS announces annual salary hike

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced annual salary hikes effective April 1,...

India Inc hits pause on factory expansion in March

India's new manufacturing project announcements more than halved in the fourth quarter...

India's Reliance On Hormuz Exceeds Global Average

'The West Asia or the Gulf crisis has shown that what we develop as national...

Listing Holds Key To Tata Sons Control

While the leadership issues may get sorted in the upcoming board meetings of Tata...

Many triggers, fewer concerns for defence stocks

India's defence sector is on the cusp of a 'super cycle' of growth, driven by...

TCS Q4 Net Profit Jumps 12.22% to Rs 13,718 Crore

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced a 12.22 per cent increase in its net profit...

India has ample buffers to weather headwinds: World Bank

The World Bank has affirmed India's strong position to withstand the current global...

Silver, gold rally falters as West Asia tensions resurface

Gold and silver prices saw a significant decline in the national capital, with silver...

Equity MF inflows cool as investors shift to safer bets

Net inflows into equity mutual fund schemes moderated in FY26, falling by 27 per cent...

Forex curbs temporary, aligned with mkt conditions: RBI guv

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that recent regulatory...

RBI Plans to Curb Digital Payment Frauds with New Rules

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed new measures to combat financial fraud in...

Order pipeline strong for listed shipbuilding majors

Indian shipyards Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Garden Reach Shipbuilders &...

World Bank Economist on AI Adoption and Job Creation in South Asia

World Bank South Asia Chief Economist Franziska Ohnsorge advocates for the removal of...

Indian Pharma Market Sees Strong Q4 Growth; Shift to Chronic Therapies

India's domestic pharmaceutical market recorded its highest value growth in five...

Sensex tumbles 931 points, Nifty plunges to 23,775

Indian equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty, ended lower after a spectacular rally, with...

RBI may rationalise board norms, shift focus to strategy

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to revise its directives for bank boards, aiming...

Kamath Calls for AI Focus and Education Overhaul in India

Veteran banker K V Kamath stresses the importance of reskilling and education reforms...

Rupee to Stabilise at 92-93/USD: PM's Economic Advisor

S Mahendra Dev, chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister,...

RBI Governor: 'Rates may remain low in near to medium term'

"It is quite possible that the rates will remain low in the near to medium term, but...

Tata Power, Databricks Join Forces on AI-Based Energy Platform

Tata Power has announced a collaboration with Databricks to develop a data and AI...

Govt Cuts Airport Charges By 25%

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the reduction in airport charges is aimed...

BMW Beats Mercedes, But Is This a Turning Point?

BMW India has outpaced rival Mercedes-Benz India in luxury car registrations for the...

Rupee surges 52p to close at 92.54/USD on US-Iran ceasefire

The Indian rupee saw a significant appreciation against the US dollar following...

Cibil CEO: Lenders must engage with customers on credit usage

TransUnion Cibil CEO Bhavesh Jain highlights the improved retail portfolio quality in...

Residential Market Cools, Office Leasing Hits Quarterly High

India's residential real estate market experienced a 4 per cent year-on-year decline in...

Haryana AI Initiative Progresses with World Bank Funding

Haryana's Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini reviewed the progress of the Haryana AI...

Quantum Computing: Deloitte and IIT Bombay Launch Innovation Hub

Deloitte India has partnered with IIT Bombay to launch a Quantum Technology Centre,...

Indian Equities Jump on Ceasefire News, Oil Price Drop

Indian stock markets experienced a significant rally following the announcement of a...

As rivals turn to GLP-1, Biocon eyes top insulin player spot

Biocon aims to become the world's leading insulin company, capitalising on larger...

LPG crisis may cut India's sugar demand by 400,000 tonnes

India's sugar consumption is projected to fall by nearly 400,000 tonnes in the 2025-26...

Crude oil futures tumble 18% on US-Iran ceasefire

Crude oil prices experienced a significant drop following the announcement of a US-Iran...

RBI projects crude oil price to average $85/barrel by FY27

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has projected that crude oil prices will average USD 85...

Adanis win US court hearing in case to throw out SEC suit

A US judge has granted Gautam Adani's request for a hearing to dismiss a US Securities...

Aviation stocks fly high; IndiGo jumps nearly 11%

Aviation stocks experienced a significant surge following the announcement of a...

Will India See Poor Monsoon This Year?

A poor monsoon could drag overall economic growth and compound the impact of the West...

Sebi extends IPO timelines, eases public float rules

Amidst heightened market volatility and muted investor sentiment, the Securities and...

RBI Lowers India's GDP Growth Projection to 6.9% for FY27

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has projected a 6.9 per cent GDP growth for the current...

SC: Banks can tag loan accounts as fraud without personal hearing

The Supreme Court has ruled that borrowers are not entitled to a personal hearing...

RBI keeps policy rate unchanged amid inflationary pressure

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has opted to keep its key interest rates unchanged at...

Indian Rupee Declines Amid Global Uncertainty

The Indian rupee weakened against the US dollar due to geopolitical tensions...

India E-Commerce Market: $250 Billion Forecast by 2030

A new report by Google and Deloitte projects India's e-commerce market will nearly...

Rural India's Land Inequality: Top 10% Own 44% of Land

A World Inequality Lab paper reveals significant land inequality in rural India, with...

Campbell Wilson Resigns as Air India CEO After Four Years

Air India CEO and MD Campbell Wilson has resigned after four years at the helm,...

Yatra Online & Google Cloud Collaboration: AI-Driven Travel Transformation

Yatra Online has announced a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud to accelerate...

Indian Stock Market Update: Sensex and Nifty Gain Ground

Indian stock market benchmarks Sensex and Nifty closed higher on Tuesday, buoyed by a...

Nykaa's Q4 revenue growth set to be highest in 3 years

FSN E-Commerce Ventures, the parent company of Nykaa, anticipates its consolidated net...

Crude oil hits record high of Rs 109/barrel on US-Iran Crisis

Crude oil prices have surged to record highs due to escalating tensions between the US...

RBI proposes separate categories of business correspondents

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled draft norms for branch authorisation and...

Revealed! Nirmalaji's 'Dharam Sankat'...

'Whether you will bring this down and cause hurt to senior citizens, who are probably...

Why RBI's forex cap direction has not worked

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) cap on banks' forex positions provided only a...

Wipro bags $1 bn Olam deal in one of its largest wins

Wipro, India's fourth-largest IT services company, has secured an eight-year deal with...

India Inc Salary Hikes Hold Steady

'Decisions on talent and rewards have shifted as employees and companies are operating...

5 Of The World's Largest Oil Refineries

Oil processing facilities form the foundation of the worldwide energy sector,...

Auto cos delivered record 2,96,71,064 units in FY26: FADA

India's auto retail sector achieved record-breaking sales of 2,96,71,064 units in FY26,...

BCCL halts Dhanbad block mining after workers' protest

Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL) has suspended coal mining and dispatch operations at its...

CII asks FinMin for fiscal support amid West Asia conflict

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has proposed a 20-point policy agenda to the...

Amul crosses Rs 1 trillion turnover, eyes global expansion

Amul, India's leading dairy brand, has achieved a historic turnover of Rs 1 trillion in...

Dubai on edge: Indian HNIs don't loosen grip on trophy assets

Ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia have slowed deal momentum in Dubai's luxury...

Proposed H-1B wage overhaul likely to raise pay by $14,000

The Trump administration's proposed H-1B wage structure aims to increase pay for...

FMCG firms weigh price hikes as input costs rise

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are closely monitoring crude oil prices and...

Ready-to-eat foods fill qcom baskets amid LPG curbs

Quick commerce platforms are experiencing a significant increase in demand for...

RBI's 'Goldilocks Period' Ends: Growth-Inflation Dilemma Looms

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra is now confronting the classic...

Sensex, Nifty Rally on Ceasefire News, Bank Stock Buying

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded sharply on Monday, driven by a...

Tech Layoffs Shift to Structural Reset Amid AI Productivity Gains

TeamLease Digital CEO Neeti Sharma discusses how AI is driving a structural reset in...

Iran War Live Updates: Trump Threat, Oil Surge, Hormuz Crisis Explained

Live updates on the US-Israel-Iran war: Trump escalates threats, Iran retaliates, and...

India's Services Sector Growth Eases to 14-Mth Low in March

India's services sector growth slowed in March, reaching a 14-month low, according to...

Bank-backed brokers may regain edge, IPO pipeline stalls

India's market landscape is undergoing significant shifts, with bank-backed brokerages...

Nykaa Considers Acquiring Majority Stake in Deepika's 82°E

Nykaa is reportedly in talks to acquire a majority stake in Deepika Padukone's skincare...

India hit hardest by EM outflows as global funds retreat

India has emerged as the most impacted market within emerging economies, experiencing...

Costs could rise...: Skoda India director on shipping disruptions

'So far our production is not affected. But every day the situation prolongs, it does...

Jindal Steel Adopts Syngas for Sustainable Steel Manufacturing

Jindal Steel has successfully deployed syngas in its galvanising and colour coating...

Sensex P/E valuations lowest since May '20 amid FPI selloff

The benchmark BSE Sensex's trailing 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple has...

IT cos to open wallets wider for acquisitions

Indian IT services companies are set to significantly increase their acquisition...

Rights issues surge, QIPs shrink in amid market turbulence

Financial year 2025-26 (FY26) saw a significant shift in corporate fundraising, with...

RBI Policy, West Asia Tensions to Fuel Market Volatility

The Indian stock market is poised for a volatile week, influenced by the Reserve Bank...

Mcap of top 6 most valued firms drops nearly Rs 65k cr

Mcap of top 6 most valued firms drops nearly Rs 65k cr; Airtel biggest laggard

IPO pipeline strengthens; 38 cos file draft papers in March

The Indian IPO market is experiencing a significant surge in preliminary filings, with...

FPIs Withdraw Rs 19,837 Cr from Indian Equities in Early April

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn Rs 19,837 crore from Indian equities...

Venu Srinivasan resigns from Tata Navsari trust

Veteran industrialist Venu Srinivasan has resigned from the Bai Hirabai Jamsetji Tata...

India's pharma exports cross $28 bn till Feb, grow over 5%

India's pharmaceutical exports have shown robust growth, reaching over USD 28 billion,...

HDFC Bank Q4 deposits grow 15% YoY, advances jump 12%

HDFC Bank reports a 12% credit growth for the March quarter, alongside the unexpected...

'World might face food crisis if war continues till Apr-end'

"The world might face a food crisis if the war continued till the end of April, as it...

West Asia conflict disrupts snack exports from Bikaner

The ongoing conflict in West Asia is severely disrupting Bikaner's food exports,...

Govt Puts Airline Seat Rule on Hold

The government has suspended its directive requiring airlines to offer at least 60% of...

Paint majors' near-term margins under threat

Major paint companies in India, including Asian Paints, Berger Paints, Akzo Paints, and...

FMCG firms expect high single-digit growth in Q4FY26

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies like Dabur India and Marico anticipate high...

Why Adani Group plans to adopt a 3-layer structure

Billionaire Gautam Adani announced the Adani Group is transitioning to a three-layer...

India Braces for Record Power Demand, Risks Galore

India's peak power demand is projected to hit 270 GW this summer, surpassing last...

China Snaps Up Iran Oil, India Misses

Indian refiners have access to only limited Iranian volumes compared with Russian oil,...

Jio IPO Set To Break All Records

Only 2.5 per cent of the equity in Jio Platforms will be offloaded through the OFS...

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...