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No more cash wages to workers in Telangana
In a landmark decision, the Telangana government has banned cash wage payments to workers and mandated electronic transfers.
India's industrial output grew by 4.9% this April
India's industrial output grew by 4.9% in April 2026, according to the first reading of the revamped Index of Industrial Production (IIP) series with FY23 as the new base year.
Noel Tata writes to RBI, opposes Tata Sons public listing
Noel Tata, the chairman of Tata Trusts, has written a letter to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), opposing any potential public listing of Tata Sons.
UPI crosses 23B monthly transactions for first time
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has achieved a major milestone by crossing the 23 billion monthly transaction mark for the first time in May 2026.
Sensex crashes 1,100 points from day's high levels
India's benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, witnessed a major fall from their day's high on June 1.
Why domestic air traffic in India is going down
India's domestic aviation sector has seen a decline in passenger traffic, with only 13.8 million travelers in April 2026.
Why Zee Entertainment's shares are up 20% in 5 sessions
Shares of Zee Entertainment Enterprises have witnessed a massive rally, surging by nearly 20% over the past five sessions.
GST collections up 3.2% YoY to ₹1.94L crore in May
India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose by 3.2% year-on-year to ₹1.94 lakh crore in May 2026, official data released today has showed.
SoftBank becomes Japan's most valuable company, surpassing Toyota
SoftBank Group has dethroned Toyota to become Japan's most valuable company.
Jet fuel prices cut 27% for international airlines
The price of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) for international airlines has been slashed by 27% in India.
New UPI and ATM rules from today
A host of changes have come into effect from June 1, impacting Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and other financial aspects.
How BYD became a $10B bet for Berkshire Hathaway
During the 2008 global financial crisis, investing legend Charlie Munger spotted a unique opportunity in Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD.
Installing rooftop solar panels will cost you more now
Starting today, India has implemented a major change in its solar sector.
How Airtel is helping Vodafone Idea add more subscribers
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is capitalizing on the ongoing debate over premium 5G connectivity to position itself as a provider of equal network access for all users.
India's factory growth hits 3-month high
India's manufacturing sector witnessed the fastest growth in three months in May, owing to strong domestic demand and a spike in new orders.
Russia bans aviation fuel exports till November 30
Russia has announced a ban on aviation fuel exports until November 30.
How to trace forgotten mutual funds using new government portal
The Ministry of Finance has launched a new awareness initiative called "Your Money, Your Right" to help citizens trace their forgotten or unclaimed financial assets.
Coinbase re-enters India with direct bank-to-crypto transfers
Popular cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has launched direct Indian rupee (INR) deposit and withdrawal services for retail users in India.
India-Oman trade deal comes into effect today
India's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Oman will come into effect today at 2pm IST.
Why Noel Tata is holding up Tata Sons chairman's reappointment
The chairman of Tata Trusts, Noel Tata, has reportedly told the board of Tata Sons that there are several unresolved issues.
China's manufacturing sector expands for 6th consecutive month
China's manufacturing sector has expanded for the sixth consecutive month in May, albeit at a slower rate.
Berkshire Hathaway buys homebuilder Taylor Morrison for $6.8B
Berkshire Hathaway has announced a major acquisition, agreeing to buy US homebuilder Taylor Morrison Home Corp for $6.8 billion in cash.
Oil jumps 2.5% as Israel intensifies attacks on Lebanon
Oil prices surged over 2% in early trading on Monday, after Israel ordered its troops to advance further into Lebanon.
Commercial LPG prices hiked again
Oil marketing companies have increased the prices of commercial LPG cylinders from today.
Reliance Industries to invest ₹10L crore in AI infrastructure
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has announced a massive investment of ₹10 lakh crore in multi-gigawatt-scale AI-ready data centers.
Canada-India trade pact gains momentum at leaders summit
The Western Canada-India Leaders Summit held in Regina, Saskatchewan, has given a major boost to the prospects of a free trade agreement (FTA) between Canada and India.
India-Oman trade pact takes effect tomorrow, granting duty-free export access
India and Oman are set to implement their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) from June 1.
Kevin Warsh urges Fed to reconsider inflation metrics
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has called for a shift in the way inflation is measured, suggesting that the central bank should consider alternative metrics.
RBI may keep repo rate unchanged at upcoming meeting
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to keep its key policy rate unchanged at 5.25% during the upcoming bi-monthly monetary policy meeting from June 3-5.
Semiconductor plant in Assam to begin production this fiscal: Vaishnaw
The semiconductor plant at Jagiroad in Assam is likely to start production within the current financial year.
Why trucking in India is slow despite faster expressways
India's huge investment in highways and expressways has not resulted in a proportionate increase in freight movement speed.
Chinese AI firm MiniMax prepares for domestic listing
Shanghai-based artificial intelligence (AI) start-up MiniMax Group Inc. has begun preparations for a domestic listing, according to a regulatory filing.
Anthropic, OpenAI IPOs could fuel growth for Asian tech suppliers
The upcoming wave of stock offerings in the US could be a boon for Asian supply chain companies.
China's factory activity weakens in May
China's manufacturing sector hit a snag in May, with the official Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) slipping to 50 from April's 50.3.
India, US to hold 4-day trade meet from tomorrow
The chief negotiators of India and the United States will begin a four-day meeting on Monday in New Delhi.
Why EU is planning freeze on Russian oil price cap
The European Union (EU) is mulling a temporary freeze of its price cap on Russian oil, in light of the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Cafe Coffee Day parent swings back to profit in FY26
Coffee Day Global Ltd has announced a profit after tax (PAT) of ₹14 crore for the fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26).
LIC is mulling an entry in India's fintech space
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is looking to enter the fintech space.
Adani says legal challenges in the US are now over
Billionaire Gautam Adani has announced that the Adani Group has moved past its legal challenges in the United States.
EaseMyTrip's Q4 results: Revenue up 8.9% YoY to ₹152cr
Leading travel platform EaseMyTrip has reported an 8.9% year-on-year growth in its revenue from operations for the fourth quarter of FY26.