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Supreme Court rejects ‘less painful’ death penalty plea, but leaves door open for future change | ‘Vulgarity and disgust’: DMK attacks Vijay over Trisha salute at I-Day event | ‘Take Gyanesh Kumar to the US’: Congress mocks Trump over praise for India’s voter ID system | Big relief for Imran Khan: Pakistan Supreme Court orders hospital transfer amid health fears | Trump praises India’s voter ID system, pushes SAVE America Act | Trump's shock threat to bomb Oman: US President warns ally over Iran deal and Hormuz crisis | Rishabh Pant scripts history! Indian wicketkeeper-batter joins elite 100-sixes club in Test cricket | BJP reshuffles top organisation seven months after Nitin Nabin's elevation | West Bengal STF arrests suspected aide of ISI 'agent' Rana Rauf in Kolkata | ‘Very hopeful’: Indian envoy Dinesh Trivedi breaks silence on PM Tarique Rahman’s proposed India visit

Spalba’s big Vietnam push: 2 new properties signal major Southeast Asia expansion

Aug 18, 2026, at 06:26 pm

SaaS-enabled B2B event marketplace Spalba has entered Vietnam with the signing of Angsana Lăng Cô and Banyan Tree Lăng Cô , as it looks to tap the country's growing MICE market and build a larger presence across Southeast Asia.

India’s electronics boom gets a big push: MeitY approves 31 projects worth Rs 6,844 crore

Aug 18, 2026, at 05:52 pm

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has approved 31 additional proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), involving a projected investment of Rs 6,844 crore.

Uber partners with ixigo to offer train ticket booking on app. How to do it?

Aug 18, 2026, at 05:18 pm

Ridesharing major Uber on Tuesday announced the launch of Train Ticket Booking on its app in partnership with ixigo, India’s leading AI-native travel platform.

The Blueprint Every First-time SIP Investor Should Follow

Aug 18, 2026, at 01:43 pm

The first time you start a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP), it seems simple, but there are many decisions that lie behind it. Which fund? How much? For how long? Most first-time investors either overthink the setup or rush through it without knowing what they're doing. 

Why banking stocks see wilder swings than the rest of the market?

Aug 18, 2026, at 01:34 pm

Banking stocks often move more sharply than the broader market because banks are closely linked to interest rates, economic growth, credit demand and investor confidence. A small change in any of these factors can quickly alter expectations about a bank’s profits, asset quality and future growth.  

Qatar-India remittances get a major digital upgrade with new UPI-powered service

Aug 17, 2026, at 06:10 pm

The Qatar-India remittance service based on PosTransfer powered by UPI is now operational, enabling customers in Qatar to send money directly to UPI-enabled bank accounts in India through Qatar Post outlets.

BPCL flags off first extreme weather grade diesel rake from Bina Refinery to power Indian Army’s high-altitude operations

Aug 17, 2026, at 04:26 pm

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company and a Maharatna PSU, marked a significant milestone in its commitment to national service and technological innovation with the flag-off of the first Extreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel Rake from its Bina Refinery on 17 August 2026.

Chief Economic Adviser backs E10 option for older vehicles as E20 fuel transition sparks debate

Aug 17, 2026, at 03:27 pm

Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran has backed the idea of making E10 petrol available again for older vehicles, even as India continues its nationwide transition to E20 fuel.

L&T secures ultra-mega order for strategic offshore development project in Middle East

Aug 17, 2026, at 03:21 pm

L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore (LTEH Offshore) on Monday said it has secured an ultra-mega order from a client in the Middle East. The project involves the development of multiple offshore facilities.

Mahindra launches BLAZO i-TRK: All details inside

Aug 16, 2026, at 10:49 pm

Automobile major Mahindra Truck and Bus, part of the Mahindra Group, has unveiled the All-New Mahindra BLAZO i-TRK, marking the beginning of a new era of intelligent trucking in the Heavy Commercial Vehicles industry.

Reliance Industries, Rolls-Royce join hands to explore indigenous engine for India’s AMCA fighter

Aug 15, 2026, at 11:19 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce have announced their strategic intent to work together on the design, development, manufacture and delivery of a sovereign indigenous combat engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme.

BSNL’s Independence Day gift: Re 1 Recharge, 412-Day Plan and 500 Free TV Channels. Check now

Aug 15, 2026, at 05:58 pm

State-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced a series of customer-centric initiatives and special offers aimed at enhancing user experience, expanding digital services and making advanced connectivity and entertainment more accessible across the country.

Emami’s big snack bet: ₹750 crore investment, new WeMe brand targets ₹1,000 crore in 3-5 years

Aug 15, 2026, at 03:11 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Emami has announced its entry into the packaged foods and snacks market with its new brand, WeMe, committing an investment of ₹750 crore in this segment.

HCG Q1 results: Cancer care major posts 190% jump in adjusted profit, revenue rises 13%

Aug 14, 2026, at 01:35 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Healthcare Global Enterprises Limited (HCG), India’s largest dedicated cancer private hospital network, under the brand “HCG”, has recently announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Big relief for Zee Entertainment: SAT allows warrants issue, dividend access despite SEBI ban

Aug 14, 2026, at 01:26 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) on Friday received interim relief from the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) in its challenge against the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) order, media reports said.

Tata Motors Q1 shocker: Profit plunges 80%, shares crash 5% as JLR drags

Aug 14, 2026, at 12:58 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) crashed over 5% on Friday following a sharp decline in the company's profit in the first quarter of FY2027, media reports said.

Olectra Greentech Q1 shocker: Revenue soars 66%, profit barely moves; shares crash 4%

Aug 14, 2026, at 12:35 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Olectra Greentech crashed around 4% on Friday following the company's largely flat net profit in the first quarter of FY2027, media reports said.

Red Friday on Dalal Street: Sensex plunges 300 points, Nifty slides amid geopolitical tensions

Aug 14, 2026, at 12:05 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Indian equity benchmarks traded lower on Friday, with the BSE Sensex slipping nearly 300 points and the NSE Nifty 50 falling below the 24,350 mark as investors remained cautious amid heightened geopolitical tensions.

Tata Motors shares jump 6% after Q1 profit soars 83% to ₹2,560 crore

Aug 13, 2026, at 11:35 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of commercial vehicle major Tata Motors climbed nearly 6 per cent on the BSE on Thursday following a sharp rise in the company's net profit during the first quarter of FY27, media reports said.

Jio Financial shares jump 3% after Bank of America’s ₹18,268 crore mega deal

Aug 13, 2026, at 11:31 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Jio Financial Services climbed more than 3 per cent on Thursday after Bank of America (BofA) announced a strategic investment in the company's lending subsidiary, Jio Credit, media reports said.

RVNL posts strong Q1 numbers, but shares fall sharply

Aug 13, 2026, at 11:16 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) declined on Thursday despite the company reporting a sharp rise in consolidated net profit for the first quarter of FY2027, media reports said.

Profit soars 39%, but Grasim stock crashes 3% after Q1 results

Aug 13, 2026, at 10:55 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Grasim Industries fell around 3 per cent on Thursday despite the company reporting a strong turnaround in profitability for the June quarter (Q1 FY27), media reports said.

Sensex plunges 170 points, Nifty nears 24,350 as market takes a hit

Aug 13, 2026, at 10:45 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Indian equity markets opened lower on Thursday, with the BSE Sensex falling around 170 points, while the NSE Nifty 50 traded near the 24,350 mark amid cautious investor sentiment.

21,000 jobs gone, more cuts coming? Oracle prepares fresh layoff round: Reports

Aug 12, 2026, at 05:56 pm

Oracle is planning another round of layoffs after eliminating around 21,000 jobs in fiscal 2026, media reports said, as the technology giant looks to reduce payroll costs while taking on billions of dollars in debt to finance its artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure expansion.

Who is Aasif Malbari? Godrej Consumer Products appoints new Managing Director & CEO after Sudhir Sitapati's exit

Aug 12, 2026, at 04:56 pm

The Board of Directors of Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) today announced the appointment of Aasif Malbari, currently Global Chief Financial Officer and President Godrej Africa, as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of GCPL, effective immediately.

Bank of Baroda expands its presence in Kolkata. Where is the new branch located?

Aug 12, 2026, at 04:40 pm

Public sector lender Bank of Baroda has inaugurated a new Branch at EM Bypass, Metropolitan, further strengthening its footprint and enhancing access to banking services in Kolkata.

India builds ‘Special’ LHB train for Bangladesh. All details here

Aug 12, 2026, at 03:10 pm

Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala, is set to achieve another significant milestone with the rollout of its first rake comprising 19 LHB broad-gauge passenger coaches for Bangladesh Railway on Wednesday.

Tata stocks crash after Chandrasekaran exit shock: TCS falls nearly 5%

Aug 12, 2026, at 12:58 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The share prices of Tata Consultancy Service (TCS) on Wednesday crashed over 4% after N Chandrasekaran's shock resignation as the Tata Sons chairman, media reports said.

Tata Sons leadership shock: N Chandrasekaran won’t seek reappointment as chairman after February 2027

Aug 12, 2026, at 12:43 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran has decided not to seek reappointment after the end of his current term in February 2027, ahead of the company's Annual General Meeting scheduled to be held on August 18, media reports said.

Global youth job crisis deepens: 67 million young people now unemployed, ILO warns

Aug 12, 2026, at 10:21 am

A new report published Tuesday by the UN’s International Labour Organization (ILO) found that worldwide youth unemployment rebounded after the COVID-19 pandemic but is now beginning to worsen again, leaving millions unable to get that crucial first job.