The Economic Times

• newDow ends lower after topsy-turvy week, as Intel's outlook weighs on market sentiment
  U.S. stocks experienced a mixed close on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling due to Intel's sharp decline on a weak outlook. Despite geopolitical concerns and a volatile week, investors remain confident in the robust American economy. The upcoming "show-me" season for tech earnings, particularly from the Magnificent Seven, will be crucial for justifying current stock valuations.
  - 2 hours ago 24 Jan 26, 7:36am -
• newKotak arm hopes to close its $2-billion fund in 6 months
  Kotak Investment Advisors is set to launch its largest-ever fund, the $2 billion Kotak Strategic Situations Fund III, with a first close expected by March and final close by June. Building on past successes, the fund will invest in strategic opportunities across equity, debt, and hybrid instruments. Existing investors are participating, alongside strong interest from new global institutions.
  - 3 hours ago 24 Jan 26, 7:35am -
• newHigher costs, capacity curbs weigh on IndiGo shares after Q3 show
  IndiGo's shares fell on Friday following a significant drop in quarterly profit. Brokerages offered mixed views, citing short-term challenges like rising costs and currency issues. However, many remain positive about the airline's long-term growth potential. Analysts project potential upside for the stock in the coming year, despite some caution regarding immediate future earnings.
  - 3 hours ago 24 Jan 26, 7:27am -
• newAdani regulatory buzz, offshore flows push rupee to new lows against dollar
  The Indian rupee hit a record low of 91.97 against the dollar on Friday, driven by equity selling and importer demand. Reports of potential US regulatory summons to billionaire Gautam Adani in connection with alleged bribery and fraud significantly impacted the currency's retreat. Foreign investors have divested over $3 billion from Indian markets this month.
  - 3 hours ago 24 Jan 26, 6:44am -
• newSensex, Nifty slide nearly 1% as falling rupee, global tensions spark risk-off trade
  Indian stock markets ended a difficult week with a significant drop on Friday. The rupee hit new record lows, and global tensions fueled investor caution. Shares of Adani Group companies saw a sharp decline. Broader markets also experienced substantial losses. Investors are concerned about global uncertainty and potential conflicts.
  - 4 hours ago 24 Jan 26, 6:33am -
• newThree more global companies set to hop on India’s GCC train
  Videotelephony firm Zoom, telecom giant T-Mobile and low-cost airline Southwest Airlines are among the latest global companies considering the establishment of global capability centres (GCCs) in India, said people aware of the matter, adding that they are in talks with several states toward this end.
  - 4 hours ago 24 Jan 26, 6:00am -
• newChina allows Alibaba, others to prep Nvidia orders
  China's tech giants, including Alibaba and Tencent, are preparing to order Nvidia's H200 AI chips, signaling Beijing's imminent approval for these crucial components. This move prioritizes major Chinese companies' AI development needs, potentially boosting Nvidia's business. Local chipmakers like Huawei are also expanding production amid these developments.
  - 10 hours ago 24 Jan 26, 12:20am -
• newStates' consolidated fiscal deficit widens 0.3 pc to 3.3 per cent in FY25: RBI
  Indias states fiscal deficit has widened to 3.3 percent of GDP in fiscal year 2025. This increase stems from states borrowing more under a central government scheme for capital investment. Capital expenditure remains a focus, budgeted at 3.2 percent of GDP in fiscal year 2026.
  - 12 hours ago 23 Jan 26, 10:01pm -
• Exporters’ budget wishlist: tax sops, inverted duty structure correction, and more
  Exporters are urging the government to implement tax incentives and rationalize import duties in the upcoming Budget. Key demands include reduced income tax for MSMEs, reinstatement of customs duty exemptions on certain leathers, and correction of inverted duty structures in sectors like synthetic yarns and electronics to boost domestic manufacturing and export competitiveness.
  - 1 day ago 22 Jan 26, 10:56pm -
• Trade ministers meet to lay groundwork for WTO ministerial conference
  Trade ministers and WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala met in Davos to strategize for the upcoming 14th Ministerial Conference in Cameroon. Discussions centered on global trade policy challenges, potential compromises on key negotiating topics like Investment Facilitation, and WTO reform priorities. Switzerland emphasized its commitment to a rules-based multilateral trading system amidst global tensions.
  - 2 days ago 22 Jan 26, 8:41pm -
• WEF 2026: Navigating global tech and trade disruptions, India stands strong, say CEOs at Davos
  Indian corporate leaders at Davos highlighted India's economic resilience amidst global challenges, emphasizing the need for faster reforms and deeper manufacturing to sustain momentum. They noted opportunities arising from global trade disruptions and the importance of a strong domestic market, while also stressing the need to boost the MSME sector and accelerate AI development.
  - 2 days ago 22 Jan 26, 12:49am -
• BBC announces landmark 'partnership' with YouTube
  The BBC has announced a significant deal with YouTube. This partnership will bring British storytelling and news to a wider audience. New content will be produced specifically for YouTube's younger viewers. This move aims to connect the BBC with audiences in new ways. The collaboration will also focus on investing in new programming and supporting emerging British creators.
  - 2 days ago 21 Jan 26, 11:42pm -
• China urges WTO to set up panel in case against India's incentive schemes for auto, battery, EV
  China has requested the WTO's dispute settlement body to establish a panel to examine its case against India's incentive schemes for auto, battery, and electric vehicles. Bilateral consultations failed to resolve the dispute, with China alleging the schemes violate global trade rules by discriminating against its goods.
  - 4 days ago 19 Jan 26, 10:22pm -
• Saudi private sector takes larger Vision 2030 role, minister says in Davos
  Saudi Arabia is transferring some Vision 2030 project scopes to the private sector to avoid economic overheating and manage timelines. The government is being agile, rescoping projects while maintaining momentum on its economic transformation goals. The kingdom is over halfway through its ambitious plan, with the non-oil economy now exceeding 55% of GDP.
  - 5 days ago 19 Jan 26, 9:53pm -
• Provide incentive in Budget for R&D, create specialised fin institution for long-term fund: MPC member Nagesh Kumar
  RBI MPC member Nagesh Kumar urged the government to offer policy incentives for R&D and establish an institutional fund for long-term manufacturing capital in the upcoming Budget. He also suggested restoring the 200% weighted tax deduction for R&D expenditure and creating a specialized development financing institution for manufacturing to boost growth and competitiveness.
  - 5 days ago 19 Jan 26, 7:58pm -

• South Korea to negotiate with the US for favourable chip tariff terms, official says
  South Korea is seeking favorable terms for United States tariffs on memory chip imports. The country previously secured an agreement ensuring it would not face unfavorable treatment compared to competitors. South Korea's trade minister stated that U.S. tariffs on some advanced computing chips will have a limited impact.
  - 5 days ago 18 Jan 26, 11:48pm -
• Europeans reeling as Trump imposes tariffs on 8 countries over Greenland dispute
  European nations are reeling from US President Donald Trump's tariff threat. Eight countries face a 10 percent tariff for opposing American control of Greenland. Leaders warn of a dangerous downward spiral for transatlantic relations. China and Russia stand to benefit from these divisions. European Union envoys are holding emergency talks to determine a response.
  - 6 days ago 18 Jan 26, 6:34pm -
• Beyond the 'Sham' tag: Myanmar's first phase polls offer first signs of stability
  Myanmar successfully conducted phase-1 of its national elections on December 28, 2025, with over 60% voter participation, despite Western skepticism. The elections, aimed at restoring stability, introduced a Mixed Member Proportional system for greater inclusivity. Phase-2 also concluded with higher turnout but increased violence, prompting India to adopt a wait-and-watch approach.
  - 6 days ago 17 Jan 26, 10:46pm -
• Kaynes shares plunge 43% from October peak. Is a tactical rebound on the cards or more pain ahead?
  Kaynes has plunged 43.5% from its October peak, with Friday’s 12.5% drop marking the steepest single-day decline. Momentum indicators remain bearish, signaling a risk of further slide toward the year’s low of Rs 3,825. However, being nearly 26% below its 200-day SMA suggests potential mean-reversion, with a contrarian recovery target at Rs 4,541 and downside below Rs 4,300.
  - 48 days ago 7 Dec 25, 4:06pm -
• Warren Buffett is buying, Michael Burry is shorting: The AI trade splitting Wall Street
  Warren Buffett and Michael Burry are taking opposing stances on the AI boom, highlighting investor uncertainty. Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has added a major stake in Alphabet, signaling confidence in the AI-driven growth, while Burry shorts Palantir and Nvidia, criticizing Big Tech accounting practices. Their contrasting positions coincide with transitions in their careers and growing debate over whether AI hype is justified or a bubble.
  - 48 days ago 7 Dec 25, 3:09pm -
• SoftBank-backed AceVector files updated IPO papers; targets to raise Rs 300 cr via fresh issue
  SoftBank-backed digital-commerce ecosystem AceVector Ltd has filed updated draft papers with markets regulator Sebi for an initial public offering (IPO), which will include a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 300 crore.
  - 48 days ago 7 Dec 25, 10:45am -
• Mcap of five of top-10 most-valued firms surges Rs 72,285 cr; TCS, Infosys biggest winners
  The combined market valuation of five of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 72,284.74 crore last week, with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys emerging as the biggest winners.
  - 48 days ago 7 Dec 25, 10:37am -
• Wall Street bets Chinese stocks will extend $2.4 trillion rally
  China has regained global investor confidence in a stellar year for stocks, with the MSCI China Index rising about 30%, adding $2.4 trillion in value and outperforming the S&P 500. Fund managers including Amundi, BNP Paribas, Fidelity and Man Group expect further gains in 2026, driven by AI innovation and market resilience, as both passive and active inflows fuel the rally.
  - 48 days ago 7 Dec 25, 10:34am -
• How gold and Nifty 500 TRI fared in times of crisis
  - 12 Oct 25, 11:21am -
• Rare 'intensive' revision in Bihar four months before polls
  The Election Commission's 'Special Intensive Revision' of Bihar's electoral rolls has ignited political debate, differing from past revisions. While intensive revisions aren't new, the timing of Bihar's SIR, months before assembly elections, is unusual. Unlike previous 'de novo' exercises, it builds upon the 2002-03 roll, incorporating new enumeration forms and document submission.
  - 1 Jul 25, 12:24am -
• BJP accuses Kejriwal of sending voters hoax calls to mislead
  BJP has accused Arvind Kejriwal of orchestrating hoax calls to mislead voters, alleging that the AAP is claiming votes are being cut by the BJP to support AAP. They also allege distribution of money in slum areas and raised concerns about voter data confidentiality, demanding an investigation.
  - 26 Jan 25, 5:52pm -
• Lok Sabha election 2024: Maharashtra get interesting after splits in Shiv Sena, NCP
  Lok Sabha election 2024: ​​The BJP-Shiv Sena won 41 of the 48 seats in the 2019 polls, but the Sena has split since and a vast majority of the Bal Thackeray-founded party is now allied with the BJP. The Nationalist Congress Party also split as well with Ajit Pawar joining the ruling alliance in the state, led by Eknath Shinde. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP emerged the top party with 23 seats, followed by the undivided Sena with 18.
  - 17 Mar 24, 12:16pm -
• Modi charisma key factor in BJP's bid to retain all 26 seats in Gujarat
  Gujarat's upcoming Lok Sabha elections are influenced by PM Narendra Modi's charisma, anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, education, healthcare challenges, and BJP's endeavor to secure all 26 seats. ​​Lok Sabha polls in Gujarat will be held in a single phase on May 7. Counting of votes will be held on June 4. Anti-incumbency, unemployment, inflation, education and healthcare facilities are some of the other important issues in the election, where the ruling BJP in Gujarat will attempt…
  - 16 Mar 24, 8:35pm -
• Implementation of 'guarantees', decline of BRS favour Congress in Telangana, BJP aiming for better show
  The BJP, riding high on its growing voter base in Telangana, is now aiming to win over 12 out of the total 17 seats and 35 per cent vote share, in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The party doubled its vote share to nearly 14 per cent resulting in eight seats in the assembly elections held on November 30, last year. BRS, which ruled the state for about a decade since its emergence, is low on morale following the defeat, even as its founder and former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's daughter K…
  - 16 Mar 24, 5:48pm -
• Kavitha arrest before polls may hit BRS morale, hasten desertions; party calls for protests tomorrow
  Kavitha's arrest before Lok Sabha elections may psychologically impact BRS party. Meanwhile, fomer minister Harish Rao announced protests in the state. Moreover, desertion of MPs and leaders who are not contesting polls adds to party's troubles. Nagesh Kumar predictsed that more desertions could happen due to Kavitha's arrest.
  - 15 Mar 24, 9:57pm -
• Apple faces Indian engineer’s bias lawsuit
  Anita Nariani Schulze is part of the Sindhi minority. Her complaint alleges that her senior and direct managers, both male, consistently excluded her from meetings while inviting her male counterparts, criticised her, micromanaged her work and deprived her of bonuses, despite positive performance evaluations and significant team contributions.
  - 25 Mar 21, 11:14pm -
• Despite transatlantic 'love fest', EU charts third way in ties with US and China
  But two senior envoys who attended said there was no direct response from the ministers gathered in Brussels when Blinken said: "We must push back on China together and show strength in unity."
  - 12 Mar 21, 4:53pm -
• Twitter's India policy head to step down; will transition in March
  This comes as the San-Francisco based firm is at the receiving end of the Indian government over an issue of blocking and unblocking certain handles tweeting about farmer protests.
  - 7 Feb 21, 1:01pm -
• Govt may keep Rs 7,500 cr outlay for IT hardware manufacturing under PLI scheme
  Foreign companies looking for incentives under the scheme may have to invest Rs 500 crore over four years, while the threshold for domestic firms is likely to be around Rs 20 crore for five years, the source who did not wish to be named said.
  - 18 Jan 21, 9:41pm -
• Indian dating apps, services see surge of paying users in small cities
  Growth More than in MetrosAccording to companies like Aisle and Truly Madly, which have millions of users and position themselves as “serious” dating apps, and bespoke high-end dating services like Sirf Coffee, a lot more users from such places are not only keen on using these apps, but also willing to pay for it.
  - 1 Jan 21, 10:39pm -
• Time for government, companies to adopt artificial intelligence: Deloitte India
  “Indian companies need to re-skill, train, and acquire more relevant talent, if they are to successfully integrate AI technologies. Most importantly, they should be willing to make the continued investment. It is an uphill race in which there will be winners and losers,” said Deloitte India CEO N Venkatram.
  - 27 Dec 20, 11:33pm -
• Narendra Modi has his eyes set on boosting business: Joao Cravinho, EU Ambassador
  Ambassador Joao Cravinho, head of the EU delegation, led Ambassadors of various European countries to a quiet lunch with Modi at the capital last year.
  - 3 Jun 14, 5:34am -
• Confidence level of industry improving: KV Kamath, ICICI Bank
  "It is the collective wisdom of the marketplace that there is action and we will move with speed. That improves the confidence level of industry."
  - 2 Jun 14, 2:27pm -
• We may see rapid growth over the next few years: Raamdeo Agrawal
  Directives from the Centre have to be executed at the state level. So, there are many things that are not in Modi’s hands, says Raamdeo Agrawal.
  - 2 Jun 14, 8:00am -
• Every decision of government needn’t be a big reform: Anand Mahindra
  "The fact that we are the world’s largest democracy and we are all aware that power and a role in global affairs for a nation comes from economic strength."
  - 2 Jun 14, 4:00am -
• Our commitment for press freedom, and autonomy of public broadcast is absolute: Prakash Javadekar
  "Now there is a stage three and stage four of digitisation, we will take a call on this only after taking all things into account."
  - 31 May 14, 4:00am -
• There is a leadership vacuum in Infosys, time to get Nandan Nilekani back: Mohandas Pai
  "There is a leadership vacuum in the company, because they made the wrong choice of CEO three years ago and that is playing out right now."
  - 29 May 14, 12:40pm -
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  - 6 Aug 13, 1:45pm -
• After the Oscars, what's next for silent stars of The Artist?
  The team behind The Artist will have spent the first day of the rest of their lives conforming to the grandest, and most lucrative, of Hollywood traditions.
  - 29 Feb 12, 12:42am -
• Delhi World Book fair: A fair like no other
  It's the World Book fair, which comes around once every two years sprawling across the giant halls of Pragati Maidan. This is the fair's 20th edition.
  - 25 Feb 12, 7:38am -
• Indian gift makes its way to State Department exhibition
  An elephant figurine gifted by the then HM LK Advani to US Secretary of State Colin Powell in 2002, has made its way to the State Department hall.
  - 24 Feb 12, 1:39pm -
• IMD to use dynamic models for forecasts
  Statistical models used by IMD will still be used for monsoon forecast, but the ministry of earth sciences is putting more emphasis on dynamic models.
  - 22 Feb 12, 2:19am -
• Docs reveal contents of first wire msg between India & Eng
  Newly discovered documents have revealed the first telegraph messages and joy when England was linked for the first time with India on 23 June, 1870.
  - 21 Feb 12, 3:19pm -
• Worried Amitabh Bachchan fans pray to Lord Shiva for his recovery
  Hundreds of worried fans of ailing Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan today performed a yagna here to pray for his speedy recovery.
  - 20 Feb 12, 4:27pm -
• Alfa raises delisting price to Rs 2,850 a share
  Alfa Laval (India) today said its parent firm has raised the delisting offer price to Rs 2,850 a share.
  - 10 Jan 12, 5:49pm -
• DB Realty, Unitech stocks rose
  The stocks of DB Realty and Unitech rose after top executives of these companies were granted bail in the 2G scam case.
  - 30 Nov 11, 3:55am -
• Fitch withdraws Reliance Capital ratings
  Fitch on Friday said it has withdrawn the ratings on Reliance Capital as the company has decided to stop participating.
  - 20 Oct 11, 9:00pm -
• 'Discoms' poor fin health poses risks for traders'
  The poor financial health of state electricity boards could pose significant business risks for power traders in the country, says Fitch.
  - 20 Oct 11, 8:02pm -
• Cigarette cos shares outperform benchmark Sensex
  Shares of cigarette companies have rallied over the past one month, with ITC, Godfrey Philips and VST Industries hitting record highs.
  - 19 Jul 11, 1:35am -
• Lovable Lingerie's dream run on as traders lap it up
  Lovable Lingerie is 3rd-best performing stock among companies listed this year, with it doubling in value, as traders bet it could repeat performance of Page Indus.
  - 18 Jun 11, 12:25am -
• 'Big Daddy' laps up Cipla after Q1 nos beat forecast
  Shares of Cipla inched up on heavy volumes on Friday, after the company’s first quarter earnings beat the consensus estimate.
  - 14 Aug 10, 3:35am -
• Old Fox has dream run on Dalal Street
  The Old Fox of Dalal Street has been on a dream run since the past couple of weeks. On Friday, most stocks that he had been steadily building up positions in figured among key gainers of the day.
  - 14 Aug 10, 3:26am -
• Cairn India hits record high on BSE amid stake sale talks
  The scrip, which was flat for most of the session, shot up in the final hour of trade on the Bombay Stock Exchange to settle with a net gain of 4.36 per cent at Rs 355.45.
  - 13 Aug 10, 8:11pm -
• Vedanta plunges 5.59% on LSE amid talks to buy Cairn stake
  In the late afternoon session, the scrip was being traded at 20.61 pounds, down by 5.50 per cent on the LSE. Vedanta opened on a positive note, but soon swung into the red.
  - 13 Aug 10, 7:26pm -
• SBI shares on gaining spree; hit record high
  In the past two days, the scrip recorded a gain of over 9 per cent on the BSE, making its investors richer by a whopping Rs 15,000 crore.
  - 13 Aug 10, 6:47pm -
• Traders bet on calendar spread as Nifty moves in a tight range
  A trading combination involving Nifty options is gaining prominence among savvy trading desks of institutional investors.
  - 13 Aug 10, 2:25am -
• Seven out of top 10 Asian small-cap funds are Indian
  An analysis of 300 Asian small-cap schemes shows DSP BlackRock Micro Cap Fund leading the charge, delivering an 82% return over the past year.
  - 12 Aug 10, 10:50am -
• Nifty may find support at 5300 level
  As far as stock futures are concerned, we are very near to the highest-ever open interest with 195 crore shares in open interest.
  - 12 Aug 10, 2:22am -
• 'Don't bank only on price-to-earning ratio'
  Many experts believe that looking at PE ratio in isolation won’t help investors grasp realities of the mkt and higher valuation may not be the only deciding factor driving mkt.
  - 9 Aug 10, 3:55am -
• Market may trade in a range, but FIIs seen sold on India
  Market may see range-bound trading this week in the absence of any major trigger.
  - 9 Aug 10, 1:05am -