FTAs, agri-start-ups and FPOs to drive next phase of farm export growth: APEDA chief
APEDA chief says recently concluded FTAs with the UK and the European Union are potential game changers for Indias agricultural exporters
Tin prices poised to rule elevated this year on demand from semiconductor industry
AI capex forecast at $785 billion in 2026, with data centres springing up and higher GPU, CPU and memory chip costs
Delhi-NCR to get its first W, the disruptive modern luxury hotel brand
DS Group to launch Marriott Internationals high energy lifestyle hotel with a 200-key property near IGI Airport in 2027
APEDA launches mango promotion campaigns across major US cities including Seattle, Los Angeles, Washington, New York and Atlanta
Telegram challenges government order that temporarily blocks use
The blocking of the app, which began on Tuesday and will run until June 22, was put in place to stop candidates for medical school cheating from
Elon Musk is nearly a third of the way to his second trillion
Musk made $620 billion over the last four trading days
India and South Korea eye expanding ties on economic, cultural, social fronts
PM Modi meets South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung at G7 Summit in France
The index gained nearly 4.3% from 27,795.75 recorded on June 12, reflecting improving market sentiment triggered by US-Iran peace deal, softer cr
Dearness Allowance: Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced a 5% DA hike for MSRTC employees last week. Notably, employee unions
US renames Indo-Pacific Command to US Pacific Command title in major move
The US Department of Defence announced the decision on Tuesday, stating that the designation honours the Command's deep historical roots, establi
Oil-led rally in India bonds runs into profit booking, US Fed guidance awaited
The yield on the benchmark 6.94% 2036 note was at 6.8563% as of 10:30 am, after closing at 6.8651% on Tuesday.
Puravankara buys 10 acre land in Bengaluru to build homes, eyes 800 cr revenue
The outright acquisition has a development potential of around 0.89 million sq ft
CEEW study favours behaviour-driven strategy to control stubble burning in Punjab
The study found that while reported crop residue burning incidents have declined since 2022, evolving burning patterns and satellite-detection li
Should you look at the P/E ratio of mutual funds? Here's what experts say
Experts say a mutual fund's P/E ratio should not be viewed in isolation. The metric is most useful when compared with peers, benchmarks and inves
NEET exam: How India is adopting Chinas strict Gaokao playbook to prevent paper leaks
Ensuring the sanctity of these papers is crucial for India and China as they oversee some of the worlds largest and toughest examination systems
Bharat Forge shares steady, defence arm unveils Simha 4x4 armoured vehicle at Eurosatory 2026
The stock was trading at 2,022 on the NSE, marginally higher than its previous close of 2,012.30
Circle rate vs market value: the hidden factor that can make or break your home loan
A property's sale price, circle rate and lender valuation often differ. Understanding the gap can help buyers avoid funding shortfalls, tax surpr
Stock markets extend rally in early trade on drop in crude oil prices
Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 0.49% lower at $78.44 per barrel
Indias annual defence production surges to all-time high of 1.78 lakh crore in 2025-26
The milestone represents a 15% growth over the previous fiscal year's output of 1.54 lakh crore and a staggering 110 per cent increase since 2020
China's DeepSeek closes over $7 billion funding with unusual deal structure: Report
Investors are subject to a five-year lock-up and will not have voting rights, the report said
Amazon faces billions in penalties from potential U.S. FTC ad suit: Report
The FTC has a possible complaint against Amazon as part of an ongoing probe, Bloomberg reported
India ends food licence renewals, raises turnover limits for businesses
FSSAI has introduced perpetual food business licences, ending five-year renewals for over 6.7 mn operators. The reform also exempts many street v
Investor sentiment received a boost from the sharp correction in global crude oil prices, which have retreated significantly over the past week
G7 leaders tackle reliance on China for critical minerals
Discussion on critical minerals comes on final day of summit
Rupee rises 31 paise to 94.29 against US dollar in early trade
Forex traders said the rupee opened on a positive note as Brent crude has fallen to near $79 per barrel a three-month low as markets price in t
Telanganas rice boom turns into surplus challenge as crop diversification gains focus
Telangana Agricultural University has submitted a set of policy recommendations to the state government to address the growing rice surplus and p
Revanth Reddy, Kishan Reddy spar over Rs 13,600 crore Hyderabad Metro loan
Kishan Reddy dismissed allegations of delaying the IRFC loan for Hyderabad Metro, saying the Centre has supported Telanganas projects, while Reva
Crude oil futures decline on expectations of higher global supplies
At 9.28 am on Wednesday, August Brent oil futures were at $78.44, down by 0.66 per cent, and July crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermedia
Read the 14-Point draft memorandum between the US and Iran
UK secures $1.7 billion in investments from Indian, French companies at G7
Gold, Silver Rate Today: Here is how much gold and silver costs in key Indian cities on Wednesday, 17 June 2026. Check the price of 18K, 22K and
Gold extends gains as rate-hike bets ease ahead of Fed verdict
Other precious metals also extended gains, with spot silver rising 0.3% to $70.38 per ounce, platinum rose 0.5% to $1,812.80, and palladium was u
Iran says US war deal requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon
The deal, which has not been made public, also includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and future talks on Irans nuclear programme
Riyaasat Lifestyle IPO opens June 18 to raise Rs 30.77 crore
The Ahmedabad-based firm, which sells ethnic wear for men and women, plans to use the proceeds for opening four new showrooms, meeting working ca
Indias gems and jewellery exports decline 2.49% in May amid high gold prices
Gold jewellery shipments fell sharply, while cut and polished diamonds, lab-grown diamonds and silver jewellery exports recorded growth during th
Modi meets UAE President at G7, calls for dialogue and diplomacy in West Asia
The meeting focused on regional stability and deeper India-UAE cooperation across trade, energy, defence and other strategic areas.
India-Canada free trade agreement talks gain momentum after Modi-Carney meeting
The talks focused on strengthening India-Canada cooperation across trade, defence, energy and critical minerals, while accelerating efforts to re
NEET paper leak: Google removes Telegram from Play Store, CEO Pavel Durov says ban is not a solution
The government has directed app stores to delist Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination
Reliance Jio IPO: Draft papers for $4 billion issue may be filed soon
Reliance Jios potential IPO move is expected ahead of Mukesh Ambanis annual shareholder address, though the development has not been independentl
In Boost to Musk, Trump Admin Seeks to Dismiss Air Pollution Lawsuit Against xAI Data Centre
The Justice Department, in a statement Tuesday, said the Pentagon is one of many federal agencies that use AI.
Tata says India pollution board drops scrutiny of Apple iPhone parts plant
Tamil Nadus pollution control authority had warned Tata of a forced shutdown unless it explained why government inspections found that wastewater
Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: Mahanagar Gas
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The short-term outlook has turned bullish for Mahanagar Gas. The rise on Tuesday has taken the share price well
Affordable housing push falters as PSU banks meet just a third of FY26 goals
Public sector banks sanctioned 191,000 loans in FY26 for the low- and middle-income sections, against a target of 643,000, underscoring the issue
The initiative, akin to ratings for appliances, aims to empower consumers with essential information, potentially reducing charging costs and fos
Beyond the 270 GW Peak Demand: Prioritising Quality and Reliability
Power quality is becoming the new frontier for a modern, digital-first economy
US uses Iranian-style ship-to-ship tactic to move oil out of Gulf
The operation, which uses drones, helicopters and monitoring systems, has facilitated over 100 tanker-to-tanker transfers since May, according to
Tamil Nadu pollution board drops scrutiny of Tata Electronics iPhone plant
Tata said independent tests and official analysis found no contamination, leading to closure of the case
Iran deal includes $300 billion fund, over half already committed
The fund, which has already secured more than half of its commitments, is designed as an economic incentive to support a broader peace deal, incl
When should you exit a mutual fund? Watch these 5 warning signs
A weak year alone is not a reason to sell a mutual fund. But persistent benchmark underperformance, style drift and rising risk levels may signal
Indian Ocean Rim Association examines Canadas application to become observer
Sanjiv Ranjan, IORAs Secretary-General, said member states could benefit from Canadas inclusion into the fold considering its expertise in varied
Wipro opens Applied AI Center of Excellence (CoE) for Claude models powered by Anthropic
I asked ChatGPT for Indias best work-from-home locations. The answer went far beyond Goa and Manali
If you have the luxury of a laptop and a decent Wi-Fi connection, the world is quite literally your office. Here are the top 20 locations ChatGPT
Tata Motors FY26 free cash flow turns negative as JLR woes deepen
Despite the financial pressure, Tata Motors maintained a strong investment programme, committing 36,236 crore in capital expenditure and 34,562 c
I asked ChatGPT how to save 20% of my salary without giving up eating out | Here's what it planned
A 25-year-old Delhi professional seeks to save 10,000 monthly from a 50,000 salary. Strategies include meal planning, setting a monthly food budg
FCNR accounts offer tax-free interest income in India and attractive returns for NRIs. Here's how you can use a leverage strategy to boost return
Centres foodgrain reserves at record high as ElNinothreatenskharifproduction
Despite the below normal monsoon forecast, at 90 per cent of long period average, the government is targeting thekhariffoodgrains production duri
SRCEL at IIM Bangalore appoints Rasika Prashant as CEO
Former Tata Soulfull executive to lead flagship startup incubator
Unilever scales digital twins across manufacturing network with Accenture
By integrating digital twins with AI-enabled insights and agentic capabilities, Unilever would be equipping manufacturing teams with advanced too
SEBI eases AIF winding-up norms, introduces inoperative fund status
Funds can retain liquidation proceeds for litigation, anticipated liabilities and residual expenses
Its not a white paper, its an empty paper, says former TN Finance Minister Thangam Thennarsu
The government has brought out the white paper to hide its lack of administrative expertise and inability to fulfil the promises it made to the p
YourNest Venture Capital closes a 400 cr continuation vehicle
This specialised secondary vehicle was anchored by HDFC AMC Select FOF I
SolarSquare raises $53 million Series C funding led by B Capital to expand residential solar
The company intends to deploy this fresh injection of capital to aggressively accelerate its geographic expansion into new cities across the coun
SEBI closes Prime Focus accounting case, clears company and directors
Adjudicating officer finds accounting treatment for intra-group business transfers complied with applicable standards
Trump, Modi to meet amid tariff tangle, row over marine killing
New Delhi will still wait to ensure that sticky issues, including US penal tariffs on Indian exports, and Indias competitive edge over rivals, ar
Karnatakas Gruha Jyoti review sparks debate over voter-linked welfare
The controversy follows a six-month audit of the scheme, which provides free electricity to households consuming up to 200 units a month.
First in 16 months: Modi and Trump exchange pleasantries amid strained India-US ties
A full bilateral meeting between Modi and Trump is slated for Wednesday on the sidelines of the G7 gathering
Ageing population and rising debt could push Tamil Nadu towards a fiscal trap, says White Paper
Much can be achieved in increasing the revenues of the State by plugging the leakages and corruption in revenue collecting departments, the repor
Reactor Pressure Vessel installed at Unit 5 of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant
RPVs are large, high-precision containment structures which houses the reactor core where the actual nuclear fission reaction takes place
`Providing competitive, world-class tax treatment wouldsignificantly increase Indias attractiveness for these massive institutional investments.
Varanasi to host 2-day Wheat Products Promotion Society CEOs conclave from July 9
A highlight of the event will be the WPPS Awards 2026, recognising outstanding contributions to Indias wheat, flour milling, bakery, food process
In a first, US pips Qatar as Indias largest LNG supplier during March-May
Washington supplies 1.5 million tonnes of LNG to India, compared to a mere 0.1 mt by Qatar
Central banks to increase gold reserves over next 12 months: WGC survey
Central banks remain very positive on gold, highlighting its significance amid a volatile geopolitical and economic environment
Central banks to increase gold reserves over next 12 months: WGC survey
Central banks remain very positive on gold, highlighting its significance amid a volatile geopolitical and economic environment
Kharif pulses sowing off to a weak start, acreage down 43% till now
Farmers in key producing regions of Karnataka and Maharashtra are awaiting rains to take up sowing
Air India eyes unbundled no-meal fares on around 20 domestic sectors
Carrier may introduce pay-if-you-use model on select routes as it looks to expand ancillary revenues and sharpen fare segmentation
Agnikul, Hyperloop and other IIT M start-ups sign $100-million MoUs at Bharat Innovates 2026
Two institutional MoUs were inked between IITM Global and Agna Capital to establish the Bharat Innovates Fund, and another between IITM Global an
Monsoon delay deepens farm risk in Gujarat; crop-loss compensation crosses 22,700 cr in decade
The situation is reflected in early-season rainfall data, with the State recording an 83 per cent deficit as of June 16.
FIA backs SEBIs options strike framework, seeks minimum standards and safeguards
Global derivatives body supports intraday strike additions but calls for harmonised exchange rules, strike floors and protections for existing po
Invest in India before it's too late, says Piyush Goyal to corporates, investors, venture funds
The ecosystem is ready; our startups are doing some phenomenal work; there are tried and tested models in India; the market is large; government
TN Govt reforms in high-rise building approvals to reduce sanction time
CMDA now empowered to grant or reject planning permission for high-rise buildings in Chennai Metropolitan Areaapprove high-rise building plans, s
States own tax mop-up now contributes more than half in total revenue receipts
CAG K. Sanjay Murthy released the third edition of the Publication on State Finances 2024-25 on Tuesday
Government of Tamil Nadu to invest 15,032 crore to meet States power demand
Across the State, 121 new and upgraded substations are currently being established at a cost of 10,109 crore
Shipping firms re-evaluate risks of Persian Gulf ops
Companies say there are no changes in operations yet while welcoming the Iran-US peace understanding
FSUI seeks UN probe, compensation for seafarer deaths in Persian Gulf
FSUI General Secretary Manoj Yadav said the UN should immediately investigate the incidents involving attacks on commercial vessels
Central banks look to increase gold reserves in coming year: WGC survey
Interest rate concerns, the inflation outlook and geopolitical uncertainty key drivers of reserve management decisions
Dorper and Texel genetics to boost local mutton output in J&K
Both breeds are internationally recognised for their superior meat yield, rapid growth and higher productivity compared to traditional sheep vari
