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India-UK trade deal to boost chemical exports, manufacturing
The free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the UK will significantly boost India's chemical exports and domestic manufacturing, according to the chemical exporters' body CHEMEXCIL.
GNG Electronics share allotment tomorrow: How to check status
The share allotment for the recently concluded initial public offering (IPO) of GNG Electronics is expected to be finalized tomorrow.
Why FIIs and DIIs are at odds about Eternal stocks?
Eternal Ltd, a company with a market capitalization of ₹3 lakh crore, is facing mixed reactions from investors.
India-UK trade deal brings major tariff cuts across key sectors
India has signed a trade agreement with the UK, offering phased tariff reductions on a wide range of British goods.
Lodha Developers to launch projects worth ₹17,000cr by March 2026
Leading real estate firm Lodha Developers has announced plans to launch residential projects worth ₹17,000 crore by March 2026.
TCS to lay off 12,000+ employees
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's largest software services company, has announced plans to cut 2% of its workforce.
Why Sun Pharma, Dr Reddy's have recalled medications in US
Leading Indian pharma companies, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Lupin, and Dr Reddy's Laboratories have announced product recalls in the US.
Labubu craze causes rise of 'toy doctors': Who are they?
Labubu dolls have become a major trend in China, leading to the emergence of a new profession: "toy doctors."
Market cap of India's top 6 companies down ₹2.22L crore
The market capitalization of six out of India's top 10 companies fell by a whopping ₹2.22 lakh crore last week.
India eyes interim trade deal with US by July 31
The Indian government is considering an interim trade deal with the United States ahead of the August 1 deadline, as per CNBC-TV18.
These IPOs will hit Dalal Street this week: Check list
The coming week will be a busy one for the Indian IPO market.
PM Modi inaugurates projects worth ₹4,900cr in Tamil Nadu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated and laid foundation stones for infrastructure projects worth ₹4,900 crore in Tamil Nadu.
No GST on UPI transactions above ₹2,000: Finance Ministry
The Ministry of Finance has confirmed that there are no plans to impose Goods and Services Tax (GST) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions over ₹2,000.
India-UK FTA: E-commerce consignments under £1,000 exempt from origin requirements
The trade agreement signed between India and the UK is expected to facilitate India's e-commerce exports.
Why Jeff Bezos has sold Amazon shares worth $1.5B
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has sold 6.6 million stocks of the firm, according to a Barrons report.
Will respond accordingly if UK imposes carbon tax: Piyush Goyal
India's Commerce Minister, Piyush Goyal, has said that the country will respond suitably, if the UK imposes a Carbon Border Adjustment Tax (CBAM) on Indian exports.
IDFC First Bank's Q1 results: Profit down 32% to ₹463cr
IDFC First Bank has reported a 32% year-on-year fall in its profit after tax (PAT) for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026.
India's economy to grow at 6-6.5% in FY26: UBS
India's economy is tipped to grow at a steady rate of 6-6.5% year-on-year (YoY) in the fiscal year 2025-26, according to a recent UBS report.
PM Modi to inaugurate projects worth ₹4,800cr in Tamil Nadu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and dedicate several development projects in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, today.
India, UK set 36-month timeline to mutually recognize professional qualifications
India and the UK have agreed to negotiate mutual recognition agreements (MRAs) within a period of 36 months, according to The Economic Times.
Priya Kapur named Sona Comstar's non-executive director amid family dispute
Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd, popularly known as Sona Comstar, has appointed Priya Sachdev Kapur as a Non-Executive Director.
Kiss cam controversy: Astronomer's Andy Byron plans to sue Coldplay
Former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron is reportedly considering legal action against Coldplay and event organizers, over the viral kiss cam incident that led to his resignation.
This Bengaluru-based company wants to raise ₹1,020cr via IPO
Amagi Media Labs, a leading provider of cloud-based broadcast and video content solutions, has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
Why India's IPO market should perform well in FY26
India's initial public offering (IPO) market is poised for a strong revival in FY26.
India's forex reserves hit a 2-week low of $695B
India's foreign exchange reserves have witnessed another decline, dropping by $1.183 billion to $695.489 billion for the week ending July 18.
Why Modi government wants 'country-of-origin' filter on e-commerce sites
The Indian government is mulling the introduction of a "country of origin" filter on e-commerce platforms.
FPIs turn net sellers, withdraw ₹13,550cr in last 5 days
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have been on a selling spree for five consecutive sessions, withdrawing ₹1,980 crore from the Indian stock market yesterday.
Why gold prices are skyrocketing in India
Gold prices in India have surged to near-record levels, with MCX's most active August futures hitting ₹100,555 per 10gm last week.
Kotak Mahindra Bank reports over ₹3,280cr net profit in Q1
Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced its financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year.
Sensex, Nifty close in red for 4th consecutive week
India's equity indices witnessed a nearly 1% fall on Friday, marking their fourth consecutive week of losses.
NASA to lose nearly 3,900 employees through voluntary resignation program
NASA is set to lose nearly 3,870 employees through a voluntary resignation program, Bloomberg reports.
Coldplay concert scandal: Astronomer hires Chris Martin's ex-wife as spokesperson
Hollywood actress and businesswoman Gwyneth Paltrow has been hired by AI start-up Astronomer as a "temporary spokesperson."
Why Meta is banning political ads in EU from October
Meta Platforms has announced that it will stop political, electoral, and social issue advertising on its platforms in the European Union (EU) from early October.
Why Intel is spinning off its telecom chip division
Intel is spinning off its Network and Edge group, a major player in the telecom chip industry.
Tesla weighs shareholder proposals on investment in Musk's xAI
Tesla has confirmed the receipt of multiple shareholder proposals regarding a potential investment in CEO Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, xAI.
NSDL IPO opens July 30: Everything you need to know
The National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), India's oldest and largest securities depository, is gearing up for its initial public offering (IPO).
New UPI changes from August 1: What users must know
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced new regulations for the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) system, effective August 1, 2025.
GNG Electronics IPO subscribed 100 times, GMP rises to 42%
GNG Electronics' initial public offering (IPO) has seen a strong response from investors, with the issue subscribed over 102 times by Friday afternoon.
Need more bilateral trade pacts: RBI Governor after India-UK FTA
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra has welcomed the recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the UK.
Sona Comstar's AGM today: Sunjay Kapur's mother requests postponement
Rani Kapur, the mother of late businessman Sunjay Kapur, has requested a postponement of Sona Comstar's Annual General Meeting (AGM). The meeting is scheduled for today.