The Economic Times

• newNo growth trigger ahead: Sandip Agarwal flags valuation risks in IT
  Despite a recent Nifty IT index surge, a market expert warns the rally lacks fundamental support, citing declining effort-based billing as a core concern. Valuations appear stretched, with limited triggers for significant growth expected in the coming quarters. While Q2 earnings met low expectations, future volume growth and margin expansion are unlikely to justify current high multiples.
  - 21 mins ago 20 Nov 25, 10:14am -
• newGroww shares fall 18% in 2 days. What’s triggering the fall in Billionbrains?
  Groww share price experienced a significant decline, dropping as much as 9% to Rs 154 on Thursday. This profit-booking follows a substantial post-listing surge, with the stock now down 18% in two sessions amid concerns over stretched valuations and continued short-selling.
  - 54 mins ago 20 Nov 25, 9:41am -
• newKotak, Federal Bank in talks to acquire Deutsche Bank's India retail & wealth portfolios
  Kotak Mahindra Bank and Federal Bank are negotiating to buy Deutsche Bank’s India retail and wealth portfolios as the German lender seeks a full exit. Talks focus on valuation and loan bundle details.
  - 5 hours ago 20 Nov 25, 6:00am -
• newIPO valuations reflect market dynamics, investors free to reject issues: Tuhin Kanta Pandey
  Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey clarifies market dynamics influencing stock valuations. He emphasizes investor choice in IPO subscriptions, highlighting the role of disclosures. Pandey addresses concerns regarding high IPO valuations and preferential issues. He also discusses reforms aimed at easing Foreign Portfolio Investor registration and the potential introduction of a closing auction mechanism.
  - 5 hours ago 20 Nov 25, 5:48am -
• newEconomists call on RBI for Dec rate cut amid record low inflation
  Economists are urging the Reserve Bank of India to lower interest rates at its upcoming December meeting. They point to record low consumer inflation as a key reason. A rate cut is expected to stimulate economic growth in the coming months. This move is seen as beneficial without significantly affecting inflation levels.
  - 5 hours ago 20 Nov 25, 5:39am -
• newIs Bank Nifty poised for further gains as margin pressures ease?
  Bank Nifty surged past 59,000 to a record closing high on Wednesday, driven by investor confidence in banking stocks. Analysts anticipate continued momentum, citing easing earnings pressure and attractive valuations. Both private and PSU banks showed gains, with improved profitability and asset quality contributing to the optimism.
  - 5 hours ago 20 Nov 25, 5:31am -
• newPresidents of Kazakhstan & Uzbekistan meet to consolidate economic partnership for stable Central Asia
  Both Presidents highlighted the importance of accelerating multifaceted cooperation in the context of global uncertainty. Tokayev noted that during bilateral talks, they identified concrete areas for expanding political, economic, and sectoral collaboration.
  - 17 hours ago 19 Nov 25, 5:46pm -
• newNvidia's Jensen Huang needs investors to party like it’s not 1999
  Amid rising fears of an AI bubble, Nvidia's stock is under scrutiny, echoing the turbulent period of the dot-com crash that led to years of market stagnation. While Nvidia has impressive earnings projections, major hurdles remain, compounded by big investors selling off their stakes and the struggles of firms like CoreWeave.
  - 18 hours ago 19 Nov 25, 4:26pm -
• Five things to know about Africa's first G20
  Founded in 1999, the Group of 20 (G20) leading economies comprises 19 countries and two regional bodies, the European Union and the African Union (AU). Its rotating presidency will be held by South Africa this year and mark the first time the summit will be in Africa.
  - 1 day ago 19 Nov 25, 9:47am -
• China changes its lending game, name of biggest recipient raises eyebrows
  In a significant changed of strategy, China has revamped its overseas lending style. It now prioritises advanced economies when it hands out financial support. These investments primarily target critical infrastructure and cutting-edge technology sectors. This marks a clear transition from China's past practices of assisting developing nations, heralding a new chapter in its global engagement strategy.
  - 2 days ago 18 Nov 25, 12:47pm -
• Abidur Chowdhury, celebrated designer behind iPhone Air, leaves Apple
  A key Apple designer, Abidur Chowdhury, has departed the company. Chowdhury was instrumental in developing the iPhone Air and even featured in its launch video. His exit adds to recent changes within Apple's design team. Many long-term members have left since Jony Ive's departure. The design group now comprises new recruits and junior staff.
  - 2 days ago 18 Nov 25, 11:20am -
• China’s grip on American medicine cabinets grows more entrenched
  America's drug supply faces a serious threat from China's increasing control. A US commission warns that a quarter of generic drugs rely on Chinese ingredients. This dependency could lead to severe shortages and impact healthcare. China is also expanding its influence in innovative drug development. The US is exploring ways to reduce this reliance and bolster domestic manufacturing.
  - 2 days ago 18 Nov 25, 11:11am -
• Bitcoin drops below $90,000 in sign of souring mood
  Bitcoin has fallen below ninety thousand dollars for the first time in seven months. This drop indicates a decline in investor willingness to take risks across financial markets. Doubts about future U.S. interest rate cuts and broader market jitters are impacting cryptocurrencies. Major crypto players and technology shares are also experiencing pressure. This trend could signal wider market movements.
  - 2 days ago 18 Nov 25, 10:25am -
• Wheat product export ban likely to be eased after good harvest
  The Ministry of Consumer Affairs is proposing to lift export restrictions on wheat products like aata, maida, and suji, with a proposed limit of 1 million tonnes. This move comes as India anticipates a bumper wheat crop in 2025-26, following a ban imposed in 2022 due to production concerns.
  - 5 days ago 15 Nov 25, 12:36am -
• India in FTA talks with US, EU & others: Piyush Goyal
  India is actively negotiating free trade agreements with the US, EU, New Zealand, Oman, Peru, and Chile, alongside existing pacts with the UAE, Australia, and EFTA. Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized lowering trade barriers and fostering transparency to encourage two-way investments during volatile global times. The government has also significantly reduced compliances and abolished laws to promote ease of doing business.
  - 5 days ago 15 Nov 25, 12:29am -

• States should give industry incentives on time: Union Minister Piyush Goyal
  Union Minister Piyush Goyal urged states to disburse promised industrial incentives on time and simplify laws to attract investments. He emphasized the importance of quality control orders in boosting domestic manufacturing and consumer safety. The minister also highlighted the need to focus on eastern and north-eastern states for economic growth.
  - 9 days ago 11 Nov 25, 10:00pm -
• Single window systems in WB, Odisha, Andhra, 5 yr tax holiday for startups in Bihar: Assocham
  ASSOCHAM has proposed digitized single window systems and a unified annual compliance form for MSMEs. These measures aim to boost investment and competitiveness across Indian states. The report highlights specific recommendations for states like West Bengal, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh.
  - 9 days ago 11 Nov 25, 5:13pm -
• Tariffs on copper are not safeguard measures: US on India's claim in WTO
  The US has rejected India's claim that its 50% copper tariffs are WTO safeguard measures, stating no basis for India's proposed duty suspension on American goods. Washington asserts the tariffs, imposed August 1, are national security measures under Section 232, aiming to reduce foreign dependence on critical copper imports.
  - 10 days ago 10 Nov 25, 6:39pm -
• UP govt hikes sugarcane price for 2025-26 to ₹30/quintal ; ₹2.90 lakh cr paid to farmers in 8 yrs
  Uttar Pradesh's Yogi Adityanath government has announced a significant hike of ₹30 per quintal in sugarcane prices for the 2025-26 season, setting rates at ₹400 for early and ₹390 for general varieties. This move is expected to inject an additional ₹3,000 crore directly to farmers, underscoring the government's commitment to their welfare and the revival of the sugar industry.
  - 22 days ago 29 Oct 25, 12:46pm -
• How gold and Nifty 500 TRI fared in times of crisis
  - 39 days ago 12 Oct 25, 11:21am -
• How to choose a mutual fund: A beginner’s simple step-by-step guide
  Start investing with an amount you’re comfortable with and review your mutual fund’s performance every six months or annually. Stay invested if it meets your goals and outperforms peers; otherwise, consider alternatives. For beginners, a simple, well-diversified equity or balanced fund via SIP is ideal. Discipline, periodic review, and letting compounding work are key to long-term wealth creation.
  - 10 Aug 25, 3:36pm -
• How Bond duration impacts return in a falling rate regime, Gautam Kaul explains
  In an insightful conversation, Gautam Kaul, Senior Fund Manager – Fixed Income at Bandhan AMC, breaks down how duration plays a critical role in enhancing returns during a falling rate environment.
  - 27 Jul 25, 1:36pm -
• Domestic vs Global: International mutual funds take lead with up to 6% weekly returns
  - 27 Jul 25, 11:48am -
• Hybrid Funds: A smart counterweight in volatile markets?
  Since October 2024, the Indian stock market has been very volatile, with corrections, global disruptions, and a growing gap between fundamentals and valuations.
  - 27 Jul 25, 11:18am -
• 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 -