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Centre plans financial support for long-duration energy storage tech
India is working on a policy and financial support framework to promote long-duration energy storage (LDES) technologies.
HAL shares fall 11% in 3 days: Know why
Shares of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) plunged nearly 5% in Monday's trading session. The fall extends a three-day losing streak, with the stock down over 11% during this period.
US nuclear industry delegation visiting India this week
A 20-member executive delegation from the American nuclear industry is visiting India this week.
Uber CEO rules out immediate return to Indian food delivery
Uber's CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has ruled out an immediate return to India's food delivery sector.
China consumer spending hits 41-month low
China's economy showed signs of weakness in April, with retail sales, industrial output, and investment growth all falling short of expectations.
Sensex crashes 1,000 points: What's behind today's decline?
Indian stock markets witnessed a major crash on Monday. The fall was mainly due to rising global bond yields, surging oil prices, and a new record low for the Indian rupee.
Indian rupee hits all-time low of 96.18 against US dollar
The Indian rupee has hit an all-time low of 96.18 against the US dollar on Monday.
Gold, silver prices decline amid oil surge, fresh US-Iran tensions
Gold and silver prices fell in international markets on Monday, driven by a stronger US dollar and rising bond yields.
Who is Krishna Rao, Indian-origin CFO driving Anthropic's AI boom?
Krishna Rao, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Anthropic, is at the forefront of Silicon Valley's unprecedented artificial intelligence (AI) boom.
Crude surges past $112 amid fresh US-Iran tensions
Oil prices have surged for a third consecutive day, with Brent nearing $112 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) surpassing $108.
How India plans to secure its oil supplies
India and other oil-importing countries are likely to negotiate bilateral agreements for energy supplies, possibly through coordinated transit corridors.
Separate insolvency proceedings for Videocon Industries, Videocon Oil approved
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has approved separate insolvency proceedings for two entities of the Videocon group: Videocon Industries Ltd (VIL) and Videocon Oil Ventures Ltd (VOVL).
India is now KitKat's largest market in the world
India has officially become the largest market in the world for KitKat, Nestle's famous chocolate-coated wafer bar.
Why ATF is now much cheaper in Delhi
In a major move, the Delhi government has slashed the value added tax (VAT) on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) from 25% to just 7%.
Muthoot Fincorp plans to raise ₹4,000cr via IPO in India
Muthoot Fincorp's board has approved a plan to raise up to ₹4,000 crore through an initial public offering (IPO).
Why SBI has been ordered to pay a widow ₹5L
The Nagpur District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered the State Bank of India (SBI) to pay ₹5 lakh to a widow for an insurance claim that was filed six years late.
These IPOs will dominate India's primary market next week
India's primary market is set for an active week, with four SME public offers slated to raise over ₹138 crore.
'Royal Pop' watch launch canceled: What did Swatch say?
The launch of the Audemars Piguet x Swatch "Royal Pop" collection turned into a frenzy across major cities, including Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, and Dubai yesterday.
Your power bills in India might go up soon
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed a hike in fixed monthly electricity charges, which could lead to an increase in household power bills in India.
Market cap of India's top 9 firms down ₹3.12L crore
The combined market capitalization of nine out of the top 10 most valued companies in India has witnessed a massive drop of ₹3.12 lakh crore last week.
Meet Nirmal Narvekar, Harvard's Indian-American fund manager retiring in 2027
Nirmal Narvekar, an Indian-American financier, has announced his retirement from Harvard University in 2027.
SriLankan Airlines accuses Indian employees of ₹22M fraud
SriLankan Airlines has accused a group of its Indian employees in Chennai's finance department of embezzling ₹22 million.
India, Chile expedite trade agreements with focus on critical minerals
India and Chile are accelerating their bilateral partnership, with a special emphasis on trade agreements and critical minerals.
Foreign investors withdraw ₹27,000cr from Indian equities in May
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have continued their trend of withdrawing funds from Indian equities, pulling out ₹27,048 crore in May.
CEOs cutting entry-level hiring as AI increasingly handles routine work
A recent global survey has revealed a major shift in hiring practices among CEOs, with many now preferring experienced professionals over entry-level candidates.
US Fed expected to hold interest rates steady through 2026
The US Federal Reserve is expected to change its easing bias at the next Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting and adopt a tightening stance through 2026.
Muthoot FinCorp reports ₹73,500cr AUM, posts strong profit, revenue growth
Muthoot FinCorp Limited (MFL) has reported a consolidated assets under management (AUM) of ₹73,448.82 crore for FY26.
India's ₹1.7L crore fuel challenge may have a surprising fix
As India grapples with rising energy import costs and a depreciating rupee amid global oil price fluctuations, a Monaco-based fuel technology company has proposed an innovative solution: water.
Politicians quietly bankroll influencers as paid political endorsements surge online
Social media influencers have become a major target for political campaigns and groups looking to push their agendas without revealing the source of their funding.
Delhivery Q4 results: Net profit sees slight dip to ₹72cr
Leading logistics company Delhivery has reported a slight decline of 0.2% in its net profit for the fourth quarter (Q4) of FY26.
Power Grid Corporation's Q4 profit jumps 10% YoY to ₹4,546cr
Power Grid Corporation of India has reported a nearly 10% increase in its consolidated net profit for the March quarter.
Vodafone Idea posts 1st profit in nearly 6 years
Vodafone Idea has reported a consolidated net profit of ₹51,970 crore for the March quarter of FY2025-26. This is the company's first-ever profit in nearly six years.
Aditya Birla Group to invest ₹4,700cr in Vodafone Idea
Aditya Birla Group has announced a major investment of ₹4,730 crore in Vodafone Idea (Vi) through a preferential allotment.
Amid AI-induced layoffs, this tech role saw 700% hiring growth
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform enterprise technology, a new job title is emerging as the most sought-after role in Silicon Valley: the forward-deployed engineer.
CNG prices hiked again, Delhi crosses ₹80/kg in 2 days
Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) has raised compressed natural gas (CNG) prices by ₹1 per kg across its network in Delhi-NCR.
FPIs pull out ₹13,741cr from Indian market this week
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have continued their selling spree in the Indian market for the fourth consecutive week.
Why did UAE exit OPEC and OPEC+ oil cartels?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has clarified that its recent exit from OPEC and OPEC+ was a strategic decision, not a political one.
TCS CEO's pay rises to ₹28cr amid 23,460 job cuts
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) CEO and Managing Director K Krithivasan's total remuneration for FY26 has been pegged at ₹28.1 crore, a 6% increase from the previous year's ₹26.5 crore, as per the company's annual report.
NHPC's Q4 profit jumps 68% to ₹1,549cr
State-owned NHPC has reported a consolidated net profit of ₹1,549.42 crore for the fourth quarter of FY26.
Filing ITR? Keep these documents handy before you start
Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) can be a breeze if you have all the required documents in order.