- newCiti to cut up to 200 tech contractor roles in China, sources say
Citigroup is reducing its IT contractor workforce in China by up to 200 positions as part of a global strategy to enhance risk management and data governance by hiring more full-time employees. This decision follows a fine from U.S. regulators for data management issues.
- 2 hours ago 16 May 25, 3:30pm - - newTrump says many in Gaza are 'starving'
Donald Trump spoke about the starvation in Gaza. Israeli strikes caused many deaths. A ceasefire collapsed, and aid was cut off. Hamas demanded aid for talks. Israel increased its offensive. Hostage families are in distress. The UN warned of shortages. Hamas insisted on the right to food and water. Aid distribution is set to begin.
- 3 hours ago 16 May 25, 2:50pm - - newAvoid euphoric valuations, keep cash for better entry points: Pankaj Tibrewal
Pankaj Tibrewal of IKIGAI Asset Managers finds current valuations too high for new investments. Defence sector valuations are especially prohibitive. Cement sector, particularly in South India, shows promise due to price hikes. Metals also present an opportunity for investment. Consumer discretionary stocks are expected to perform well in the second half of fiscal year 2026.
- 4 hours ago 16 May 25, 1:33pm - - newChad's former prime minister 'abducted' from home: Party
Chad's former Prime Minister Succes Masra, a vocal critic of the ruling authorities, was reportedly abducted from his home early Friday, according to his party, Les Transformateurs. The incident, captured in an unverified video, shows armed men in military uniform surrounding Masra.
- 4 hours ago 16 May 25, 1:30pm - - newAPEC says 'concerned' over challanges to global trade
APEC ministers convened in South Korea, expressing concerns over global trade challenges amidst rising US tariffs. Despite differing views, they emphasized cooperation and the importance of the WTO, signaling a commitment to addressing economic uncertainties. While no joint response to US tariffs was discussed, South Korea seeks to mitigate impact through increased US LNG purchases and shipbuilding support.
- 5 hours ago 16 May 25, 12:45pm - - newBelrise Industries IPO: Price band set at Rs 85-90; issue opens on May 21
Belrise Industries has set the price band for its Rs 2,150 crore IPO at Rs 85–90 per share. The issue opens on May 21 and closes on May 23. The auto parts maker will use Rs 1,618 crore to repay debt. The IPO comprises a fresh issue of 23.89 crore shares and will be listed on May 28.
- 5 hours ago 16 May 25, 12:29pm - - newWhat's on the agenda at landmark UK-EU summit?
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is hosting EU chiefs for a summit, the first since Brexit, aiming to strengthen relations. Discussions are centered around a potential defense pact amid European security concerns, complicated by fishing rights negotiations.
- 6 hours ago 16 May 25, 11:36am - - newZomato, Swiggy shares rise up to 3% as platforms drop rain surcharge waiver for members
Zomato and Swiggy shares increased as they removed the rain surcharge waiver from membership programs, impacting even paying subscribers. This move aims to support delivery partners during adverse weather and enhance profitability, especially with losses in quick commerce. Zomato's food delivery EBITDA rose 55% YoY, while Swiggy's jumped fivefold, highlighting the sector's importance.
- 7 hours ago 16 May 25, 10:50am - - newGRSE and Cochin Shipyard shares rally over 11% on Q4 earnings euphoria, defence order outlook
Cochin Shipyard shares: Antique Stock Broking anticipates a significant rise in the order books of India’s defence shipbuilders, projecting that combined orders for GRSE, Cochin Shipyard, and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders could more than triple by FY27. This outlook is backed by increasing indigenization, a solid policy framework, and a strong defence capital expenditure pipeline.
- 7 hours ago 16 May 25, 10:47am - - newGold Price Prediction: Yellow metal gets cheaper by Rs 3,750/10 gm this week. More fall ahead?
Gold futures opened lower at MCX, continuing a week-long price decline, while silver also saw a slight dip. Despite early session losses due to easing geopolitical tensions, both metals recovered following mixed U.S. economic data and a weaker dollar. Experts suggest monitoring volatility and key support levels for trading gold and silver.
- 7 hours ago 16 May 25, 10:29am - - newRussia and Ukraine to meet in Istanbul, but expectations low
Delegations from Moscow and Kyiv will meet in Istanbul for talks on the Ukraine conflict. Expectations are low due to the absence of Vladimir Putin. Donald Trump believes progress is unlikely until he meets Putin. Volodymyr Zelenskyy also doubts a breakthrough. Talks will involve Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, and the US. Russia seeks territorial concessions, while Ukraine wants a ceasefire.
- 7 hours ago 16 May 25, 10:22am - - newBillionaire Terry Smith lists 5 reasons why Warren Buffett’s success can’t be replicated
Billionaire Terry Smith, often called "the English Warren Buffett," argues that replicating Buffett's success is impossible today. He cites Munger's influence, leveraging insurance float, and Berkshire's closed-end structure as key advantages. Smith also points to a changed regulatory environment and the dominance of ETFs as barriers.
- 8 hours ago 16 May 25, 9:47am - - Metal prices likely to keep upward pressure on WPI in coming months: Union Bank of India
A Union Bank of India report indicates metal prices may increase the Wholesale Price Index. While overall WPI dropped in April 2025, metal prices rose. Core WPI moderated, but metals like iron and steel played a key role. Fuel WPI fell due to lower global oil prices.
- 1 day ago 15 May 25, 9:01am - - India UK FTA paves way for similar agreements with countries like USA, EU: Bank of Baroda
The recently concluded Free Trade Agreement between India and the United Kingdom is expected to benefit both nations economically and could also pave the way for similar agreements with other countries such as the United States and the European Union, says a report by Bank of Baroda.
- 7 days ago 9 May 25, 8:56am - - RBI bumper Rs 3.5 trillion payout to help offset weak revenues, analysts say
Reserve Bank of India may give a record dividend to the government. This could offset tax revenue shortfalls due to slow growth. Economists predict a payout between 3 to 3.5 trillion rupees. The windfall will help bridge the gap in tax collections. Government can use this to increase spending on social welfare.
- 8 days ago 8 May 25, 11:57am -
- Simple Energy plans IPO by FY27, aims to raise Rs 3,000 cr
Simple Energy, an electric two-wheeler manufacturer, is planning an IPO by FY27 to raise ₹3,000 crore for market expansion, a new manufacturing unit, and R&D. The company aims to increase its touchpoints from 15 to 500 in the next two years and targets ₹800 crore in revenue in FY26.
- 9 days ago 7 May 25, 1:49pm - - Rupee ends lower on foreign banks' dollar bids, dip in regional peers
The Indian rupee slipped on Tuesday, tracking mild losses in regional peers and dollar demand from foreign banks, though broader weakness in the greenback limited the decline.
- 10 days ago 6 May 25, 3:56pm - - Paytm Q4 Results Preview: One 97 Communications may swing to profits despite up to 13% likely drop in revenues
Paytm is set to announce its Q4FY25 results with brokerages divided on outcomes. JM Financial and Yes Securities expect a PAT swing to profit, while Motilal Oswal sees narrowed losses. Revenue estimates range from Rs 1,975 to Rs 2,199 crore. UPI incentives, improving EBITDA margins, and operating leverage remain key drivers and monitorables across all forecasts.
- 11 days ago 5 May 25, 4:07pm - - Rupee ends higher, aided by stronger yuan and slumping oil prices
The rupee closed at 84.25 against the U.S. dollar, up 0.4% on the day. The currency had touched a peak of 84.1275 in early trading but trimmed gains in the latter half of the session.
- 11 days ago 5 May 25, 3:44pm - - From tariff cuts to MSP rollback: GTRI on likely US demands in India trade deal
The United States aims to reshape India's trade policies. This is part of a proposed agreement. The US seeks tariff cuts and regulatory changes. These changes could benefit American firms. Key areas of focus include agriculture and dairy. The US wants changes to India's minimum price support programs. They also want easier access for US retail giants.
- 12 days ago 4 May 25, 2:29pm - - Piyush Goyal holds trade talks with EU Commissioner, India-EU reaffirm to conclude FTA by end of 2025
Union Minister Piyush Goyal and EU Commissioner Maros Sefcovic met in Brussels, reaffirming their commitment to finalize the India-EU Free Trade Agreement by the end of 2025. The discussions focused on enhancing market access, strengthening supply chains, and ensuring mutual benefits for sustainable development. Both sides emphasized the importance of a fair agreement to boost innovation and support future investments.
- 14 days ago 2 May 25, 8:18am - - Niva Bupa Health shares rise 2% after CEO reappointment
Krishnan Ramachandran's reappointment as CEO and MD of Niva Bupa Health Insurance has been approved by the IRDAI for a five-year term, starting May 1, 2025. With over two decades of experience in health insurance and healthcare, Ramachandran previously held leadership roles at Deloitte Consulting L.P., Arthur Andersen and Apollo DKV Insurance.
- 22 days ago 24 Apr 25, 9:19am - - In-person discussions likely in May to push India-US trade pact
India and the US are set to begin face-to-face discussions in mid-May regarding their proposed bilateral trade agreement, following virtual talks this week. India aims to finalise the initial phase of the trade pact swiftly, potentially by September-October. Officials are monitoring potential import surges due to global tariff uncertainties, with a dedicated cell established for tracking.
- 31 days ago 16 Apr 25, 5:00am - - HDFC Bank and Shriram Finance poised to ride sectoral tailwinds; Motilal Oswal sees 12-18% upside scope
Despite mixed market conditions, India’s financial sector remained resilient in Q4 FY25, with 11.1% YoY credit growth and stable asset quality. Gold loans and vehicle financiers led the performance, while microfinance showed improving collections. With RBI rate cuts likely, FY26 is expected to see 12% credit growth. Shriram Finance and HDFC Bank emerge as top picks for investors.
- 40 days ago 6 Apr 25, 2:29pm - - 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 - - A mysterious "push" probably behind Mamata Banerjee's fall, suggests hospital director
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee clarified that her fall at home was due to a 'sensation of push.' Initial reports suggested she fell due to 'some push from behind,' leading to injuries on her forehead and nose. Banerjee received treatment at SSKM Hospital and is reported to be clinically stable. The incident sparked speculation, but the police confirmed no complaint has been lodged. Banerjee has suffered injuries in the past and is under a "Z+ category" security cover.
- 15 Mar 24, 6:59am - - 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."
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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 -