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18 May 2026
India

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.

18 May 2026
New Delhi

US nuclear industry delegation visiting India this week

A 20-member executive delegation from the American nuclear industry is visiting India this week.

18 May 2026
Adani Group

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.

18 May 2026
China

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.

18 May 2026
Nifty

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.

18 May 2026
Indian Rupee (INR)

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.

18 May 2026
US Dollars

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.

18 May 2026
Anthropic

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.

18 May 2026
Donald Trump

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.

17 May 2026
India

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.

17 May 2026
Videocon Group

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).

17 May 2026
Nestle

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.

17 May 2026
Delhi Government

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).

17 May 2026
State Bank of India (SBI)

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.

17 May 2026
Delhi

'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.

17 May 2026
India

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.

17 May 2026
Reliance Industries

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.

17 May 2026
Harvard

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.

17 May 2026
Chennai

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.

17 May 2026
Bengaluru

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.

17 May 2026
US Dollars

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.

17 May 2026
Federal Reserve

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.

17 May 2026
Muthoot Finance

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.

17 May 2026
Denmark

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.

17 May 2026
California

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.

17 May 2026
Finance

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.

17 May 2026
Aditya Birla Group

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.

17 May 2026
Aditya Birla Group

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.

17 May 2026
Anthropic

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.

16 May 2026
Foreign Investment

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.

16 May 2026
United Arab Emirates

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.

16 May 2026
Finance

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.

16 May 2026
Income Tax Return

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.