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L&T missed expectations with Q1 profit of 4,123 crore attributable to owners.

Coca-Cola had introduced low-priced variants of its products as the Indian market faced stiff competition from Reliance's Campa Cola

A temporary plant shutdowns and a pullback in lower-margin sales weighed on June-quarter earnings, while higher fuel and freight costs added pressure despite sequential margin improvement.

The Delhi High Court ordered the winding up of Paytm Payments Bank Ltd due to non-compliance with regulations. 

Taxpayers should compare the new and old tax regimes before filing their ITR for FY26. Since India follows a slab-based tax system, only the portion of income falling within each tax slab is taxed at the applicable rate. Understanding this helps taxpayers estimate tax liability more accurately.

Rapido has integrated its zero-commission food delivery service, Ownly, into its main app in Bengaluru, allowing users to access food ordering alongside transport options. The company promotes Ownly with a 50% discount on the first order to attract users.

Divergent sector exposures and contrasting views on artificial intelligence lead to starkly different fiscal road maps for the two IT services firms.

J&J has maintained that its talc-based products do not cause cancer and that it has marketed its baby powder appropriately for more than a century.

Form 16 makes return filing easier, but it is not the only document required. By reconciling salary records with Form 26AS, AIS, bank statements and investment proofs, salaried taxpayers can accurately file their returns even without Form 16. 

First-time stock market investors can avoid costly mistakes by focusing on diversification, asset allocation, disciplined investing and long-term wealth creation. Check out the five most common investing mistakes experts warn against and practical steps to build a stronger investment portfolio.

Private equity firms TPG and Norwest are exploring partial liquidity after the Jaipur-based lender put its 2,200 crore public issue on hold.

The fund has begun deploying capital into a set of high-conviction opportunities and expects to announce its first investments in the coming weeks.

The late filing fee is only one consequence of missing the ITR deadline. Delayed filing can also result in the loss of capital loss set-off benefits, delayed refunds and additional interest, increasing your tax burden in future years.

Apple surpassed Nvidia to become the world's most valuable company, with a market value of $4.95 trillion. Nvidia's valuation dropped to $4.77 trillion amid concerns over AI spending. 

Market volatility often fuels fear and greed, prompting costly investment mistakes. Goal-based investing shifts the focus from market moves to life milestones, helping investors stay disciplined.

Mid-cap funds have rewarded long-term SIP investors, with 12 schemes generating annualised returns of more than 18% over the past decade. A comparison of three-, five- and 10-year returns also shows that recent winners are not always the best long-term wealth creators.

The smartphone maker is exploring a paid tier for heavy AI users as cloud computing expenses and soaring memory chip prices raise the cost of delivering AI features.

Nandita Sinha will take over from Amitesh Kumar Jha as Swiggy bets on experienced consumer-internet leadership to strengthen Instamart amid intensifying competition from Blinkit, Zepto, Amazon and Flipkart.

Former Myntra CEO Nandita Sinha will take over as Swiggy Instamart CEO from August 3, replacing Amitesh Kumar Jha. Here's a look at her career spanning HUL, Britannia, Flipkart and Myntra, and the challenge that awaits her.

India's reliance on imports for certain critical classes of drugs creates strategic vulnerabilities by exposing the pharmaceutical supply chain to external disruptions and geopolitical risks.

Report REIT and InvIT income in your ITR for AY 202627. Know the tax treatment, choose the right form and keep essential documents ready to avoid mistakes before the 31 July deadline.

Sebi's reforms and online bond platforms have made direct bond investing more accessible than ever. But should investors choose individual bonds over debt mutual fundsor use both?

Flipkart sold over 3.37 crore Shadowfax shares through an open market deal, cutting its stake to 1.52%. ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, meanwhile, raised its holding in the logistics company to 8.56%, stock exchange filings showed.

Welspun One has begun exiting its maiden 500-crore logistics fund, appointing CBRE to market four remaining assets as it looks to unlock an enterprise value of over 1,700 crore.

As global streamers turn selective, new regional TV channels and OTT platforms are opening fresh revenue streams for small-language films and helping regional stories reach wider audiences.

Strong double-digit gains in the home care and beauty divisions helped sustain volume momentum despite persistent commodity cost pressures.

Cult.Fit has built India's largest organized fitness chain. But as it heads for an IPO, expanding beyond the metros, retaining members and sustaining profitable growth remain key challenges.

Gold and silver prices today, 28 July: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities, along with MCX market updates.

Paytm has partnered with ClearTax to offer income tax return filing starting at 11 through its app. Here's what the plan includes, who can benefit, and the precautions taxpayers should take before filing.

The ITR filing deadline for AY 2026-27 remains 31 July, with experts expecting no extension. Over 4.1 crore returns have already been filed. Taxpayers should file and e-verify returns on time to avoid penalties, interest and loss of key tax benefits.

The July 31 ITR deadline is just days away. Avoid these five common filing mistakes that could lead to tax notices, refund delays or additional tax demands.

Tata Sons' 16 privately held businesses saw combined loss nearly double to 27,854 crore in FY26, about 80% of which was due to one companyAir India.

8th Pay Commission: Fitment factor debate has intensified as employee unions seek a multiplier above 3. While a higher fitment factor could significantly increase salaries and pensions, experts say the Centre will balance employee expectations with fiscal sustainability before final recommendations.

The Prosus-owned fintech is looking beyond checkout lending as it explores UPI credit lines, targets profitable merchant growth and strengthens its payments infrastructure through Mindgate.

Industry data gathered by the Association of ARCs in India showed that of the 60,000 crore put up for sale in Q1, 50,000 crore originated from state-run banks. While private sector banks put up 8,000 crore of bad debt for sale, the remaining 2,000 crore came from non-banks and mortgage lenders.

US advisers liquidating the Mexican aquatic-theme parks operator The Dolphin Company asked a judge in Delaware for permission to sell some parks, alongside the animals in them, despite an ongoing fight over whether the companys former chief executive officer was wrongly removed.

The proposed MF-only PMS framework is positioned as a bridge between self-managed mutual fund investing and traditional PMS, allowing investors to access professional portfolio management at a lower entry threshold of 25 lakh while remaining within regulated investment products.

The one-time hit in the form of impairment, which in simple words refers to a one-time loss that a company incurs due to a non-recurrent issue, comes at a time when Tata Sons saw its losses in Air India Limited rise exponentially to 22,238.22 croremore than double that of FY25.

The RBI's draft amendments propose mandating demat-only securitization notes, extending the 1 crore minimum investment requirement to all secondary transfers, and aligning listing requirements with Sebi regulations.

While Titan remains the group's largest consumer business by revenue, Trent has overtaken Voltas and nearly caught up with Tata Consumer Products Ltd.

The IT services company has said the penalty is not expected to have any material impact on its financial performance, operations, or overall business.

Tata Sons reported a 21.8% rise in FY26 profit to 31,961 crore as revenue grew 9.1% to 42,367 crore. Tata Electronics expanded rapidly, while Air India losses widened.

Tata 1mg's net loss narrows marginally to 310 crore in FY26 from 341.8 crore a year ago.

Tata Sons's four new businesses - Air India, Tata Digital, Tata Electronics, and Agratas - accounted for the lions share of the losses, as they remain in their growth stage, requiring significant capital investment, before they make money.

Want to complete filing your income-tax returns before the 31 July deadline? Here's how taxpayers can calculate their ITR dues under new tax regime and old tax regime for financial year 2026 / AY 2027.

Chairman N. Chandrasekaran reset expectations on the airline's revival, saying rebuilding Air India is a five- to 10-year journey after losses more than doubled in FY26.

Tata Group's e-commerce arm posted higher FY26 revenue and narrower losses after a strategic reset, but analysts say sharper positioning and stronger offline experiences will be key as competition intensifies in luxury retail.

Branch audit reports, loan appraisal files, vigilance records and customer account-opening forms are among the documents circulating online. The bank said its core banking systems were not accessed and has launched a forensic investigation.

Nvidia, SpaceX and Microsoft launch an AI safety alliance for open models after rogue OpenAI systems attacked Hugging Face, as Washington eyes China AI curbs.

Mid- and small-caps often face criticism during market corrections, but 20 years of data show they have consistently outperformed large-caps in strong market years. Investors bullish on India's growth story should not ignore these segments despite their volatility.