India's toy exports jump 239 percent in 4 years; Piyush Goyal sets ambitious 10-fold growth target
Jul 04, 2026, at 06:03 pm
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said India's toy exports have surged 239 per cent over the last four years and urged the industry to build on the momentum by targeting tenfold growth in the coming years.
Canada eyes big investment in West Bengal after government change, Kalyani Airport on radar
Jul 04, 2026, at 01:47 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Canadian High Commissioner to India Christopher Cooter has said Canada is increasing its engagement with West Bengal, signalling a significant shift following the change in government in the state.
Air India, SIA Engineering ink agreement for collaboration on MRO
Jul 03, 2026, at 06:25 pm
Tata Group-owned Air India, India’s leading global airline, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) to explore a collaboration in Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) which will contribute to the development of India as a global aviation MRO hub.
BPCL acquires Videocon’s Oil & Gas interests in Brazil. All details inside
Jul 03, 2026, at 01:58 pm
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company and a Maharatna PSU, through its upstream entity, Bharat PetroResources Limited (BPRL) has successfully completed the acquisition of all of Videocon’s shareholding in its Brazilian Joint Venture company, IBV Brasil Petróleo Ltda. (IBV).
Government revives IDBI Bank privatisation; mega Rs 55,000 crore deal back on track
Jul 02, 2026, at 03:19 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Centre has revived its long-pending plan to privatise IDBI Bank, inviting fresh financial bids from the existing shortlisted bidders in a renewed push to complete the strategic disinvestment during the current financial year, according to an NDTV Profit report.
India-US trade deal almost done! Piyush Goyal hints at breakthrough
Jul 02, 2026, at 02:52 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said the proposed trade agreement between India and the United States has entered its final stage, with most key issues having been resolved.
From rally to rout: Zee Entertainment shares crash after denying Rs 418 crore FDI report
Jul 02, 2026, at 02:04 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) fell nearly 4 percent on Thursday after the company denied media reports claiming it had received a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of Rs. 418 crore from OFI Global China Fund LLC, according to media reports.
Sensex soars nearly 300 points! Here's what's fueling the market rally
Jul 02, 2026, at 10:43 am
Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian stock market opened on a positive note on Thursday, with the BSE Sensex rising 0.4 percent and the NSE Nifty 50 gaining 0.36 percent in early trade, according to media reports.
Renault India sustains growth momentum; June wholesales rise 55%
Jul 01, 2026, at 11:21 pm
Renault India, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Renault Group, reported a 55% year-on-year increase in domestic wholesales to 4,063 units in June 2026, driven by sustained demand across its product portfolio.
Mahindra’s Trucks & Buses Business sells 3249 vehicles in June 2026
Jul 01, 2026, at 06:59 pm
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.), on Wednesday, announced that its overall sales, including exports in the Trucks and Buses business (CV > 3.5T) for the month of June 2026 stood at 3249 vehicles, a y-o-y growth of 5%.
Mahindra farm equipment business sells 58,177 Tractors in June 2026
Jul 01, 2026, at 06:49 pm
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Business (FEB), part of the Mahindra Group, on Wednesday announced its tractor sales numbers for June 2026.
Mahindra Auto reports 60,393 SUV sales, 28% growth; total sales hit 1,06,207 units
Jul 01, 2026, at 06:43 pm
Automobile major Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.) on Wednesday announced that its overall auto sales for June 2026 stood at 1,06,207 vehicles, a growth of 37% including exports.
Ashok Leyland unveils India’s first air suspension trucks — A game-changer for heavy loads
Jul 01, 2026, at 06:33 pm
Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and one of the country’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, on Wednesday announced the launch of India’s first range of trucks with air suspension.
Jul 01, 2026, at 06:23 pm
Mizuho Bank, Ltd, the banking arm of Mizuho Financial Group, Inc, one of the largest full-service financial institutions in the world, and Bank of Baroda, India’s International Bank, announced a strategic partnership to enhance collaboration across mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financing, structured lending, cross-border financing solutions, and broader corporate and investment banking opportunities.
Planning a Greece trip? There's one big payment change you should know
Jul 01, 2026, at 03:14 pm
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has gone live in Greece, making digital payments easier and more convenient for Indian travellers visiting the European nation.
Jul 01, 2026, at 12:11 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Hotels, restaurants and other commercial establishments received a major relief on Tuesday as the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders was reduced, according to media reports.
Uber launches record 'My Ride', 'Ambulance Assistance' in major safety push
Jun 30, 2026, at 06:55 pm
Ride-sharing app Uber on Tuesday continued its effort to raise the bar on safety with new and industry-first safety features designed to make every trip safer for riders and drivers.
Jindal India seals long-term Dongkuk deal to power India's appliance manufacturing boom
Jun 30, 2026, at 05:31 pm
Jindal (India) Limited, part of the BC Jindal Group and one of the leading downstream steel products manufacturers in the country, on Tuesday announced a long-term supply partnership with Dongkuk India to cater to the growing demand for high-quality coated steel products from the country's rapidly expanding home appliance industry.
Finance Ministry panel clears Rs 1.25 lakh crore for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0: Report
Jun 30, 2026, at 04:48 pm
The Finance Ministry's Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) has approved an outlay of Rs 1.25 lakh crore for the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, giving a push to the country's ambitious semiconductor manufacturing initiative, media reports said.
PFC, REC boards approve merger; combined loan book to exceed ₹11 lakh crore
Jun 30, 2026, at 02:19 pm
The Boards of Directors of Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) and REC Limited (REC) have approved the Scheme of Merger under which REC will merge into PFC, subject to the approval of shareholders, creditors, and regulatory authorities.
EV stocks jump as Delhi unveils game-changing electric vehicle policy
Jun 30, 2026, at 12:52 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of electric vehicle (EV) companies surged on Tuesday after the Delhi government approved a major electric vehicle policy aimed at accelerating the adoption of clean mobility, according to media reports.
Best Indian Health Insurance: How to Identify the Best Health Insurer in India
Jun 30, 2026, at 12:28 pm
Today, choosing a health insurance policy is more than just ticking a financial checklist. It is about selecting a plan you can rely on during some of life’s most uncertain moments. As healthcare costs rise steadily year on year and treatments become more advanced, the role of a reliable health insurance policy has never been more vital.
Adani Ports seals $1.4 billion mega deal as MSC buys 49% stake in Vizhinjam port
Jun 30, 2026, at 12:21 pm
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) on Tuesday said Switzerland's MSX Group will acquire 49% of stake in Kerala's Vizhinjam port for $1.4 billion, media reports said.
Why did HDFC Bank stock fall today? Former CEC Rajiv Kumar's appointment triggers market reaction
Jun 30, 2026, at 11:59 am
Mumbai/IBNS: The share prices of HDFC Bank slipped marginally in early trade on Tuesday after the country's largest private-sector lender appointed former Chief Election Commissioner and ex-Finance Secretary Rajiv Kumar as its new part-time chairman, according to media reports.
AI couldn't replace humans: Ford rehires veteran engineers in major U-turn
Jun 30, 2026, at 10:09 am
US auto giant Ford has rehired experienced human engineers after finding that Artificial Intelligence failed to match their expertise in vehicle design and quality assurance, according to media reports.
Jun 29, 2026, at 08:30 pm
Mumbai-born entrepreneur Dhravya Shah has emerged as one of India's youngest AI startup founders after securing approximately $3 million in seed funding for Supermemory, a company developing infrastructure that enables artificial intelligence systems to retain long-term context across conversations.
BPCL partners with Shell and Tiki Tar to expand value-added bitumen portfolio
Jun 29, 2026, at 06:10 pm
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Maharatna PSU, on Monday announced a strategic partnership with Tiki Tar and Shell India Private Limited (TTSIPL), following the signing of a joint venture and share subscription agreement.
Jun 29, 2026, at 02:45 pm
If the pristine beaches of Seychelles are on your travel bucket list, there is excellent news ahead. The island nation is poised to join the growing list of international destinations adopting India’s digital payment infrastructure, allowing Indian tourists to make seamless payments using their existing UPI apps.
Why did Kotak Mahindra Bank stock fall 3% today? CEO Ashok Vaswani's decision explained
Jun 29, 2026, at 02:09 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Kotak Mahindra Bank fell nearly 3 percent on Monday after the lender announced that its Managing Director and CEO, Ashok Vaswani, will not seek reappointment when his current term ends.
Hexaware shares soar 8% after landing major AI partnership with Anthropic
Jun 29, 2026, at 02:05 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Hexaware Technologies surged nearly 8 percent on Monday after the IT services company was named an Anthropic Authorized Reseller for Amazon Bedrock, according to media reports.