- newTwo-year-old US citizen appears to have been deported 'with no meaningful process'
A US court is hearing the case of a two-year-old American citizen. The Trump administration allegedly deported the child to Honduras with her mother. The father claims the deportation was illegal. Prosecutors argue the mother wanted to retain custody. The ACLU has criticised the action as an abuse of power.
- 48 mins ago 26 Apr 25, 9:21am - - newThese 6 smallcap stocks hit 52-week high and rally up to 24% in a month
Despite a market decline, six BSE smallcap stocks hit 52-week highs, with notable gains. Stocks include Choice International, SBFC Finance, and GRM Overseas, each showing strong momentum over the past month.
- 16 hours ago 25 Apr 25, 6:17pm - - newGainers & Losers: Motilal Oswal, SBI Life among 7 stocks in action on Friday
Indian benchmark indices declined for the second consecutive session, with the Sensex shedding nearly 600 points amid rising geopolitical tensions. Stocks like SBI Life and Dr. Lal PathLabs saw gains, while Motilal Oswal faced a sharp drop.
- 17 hours ago 25 Apr 25, 4:46pm - - newThe problem of Pakistan couldn't have come at a worse time for Indian stock market. Will it limit upside?
Rising India-Pakistan tensions have rattled investor sentiment, causing a sharp market selloff. Analysts say the impact appears short-term and sentiment-driven, with a potential rebound likely next week. Weak earnings momentum, particularly in IT and FMCG, adds to market concerns. Mid- and small-cap valuations remain stretched, and policy uncertainty is expected to keep equity market volatility elevated.
- 18 hours ago 25 Apr 25, 3:52pm - - newRupee falls amid rising tensions with Pakistan after Kashmir attack
The Indian rupee ended weaker in a volatile session on Friday as investors stayed cautious amid fears of an escalation in tensions with Pakistan after a militant attack in Kashmir earlier this week.
- 18 hours ago 25 Apr 25, 3:44pm - - newOrient Electric Q4 Results: Posts quarterly profit rise on strong demand
Home appliances maker Orient Electric posted an over two-fold rise in fourth-quarter profit on Friday, helped by strong demand for its fans and air coolers with the onset of summer.
- 19 hours ago 25 Apr 25, 3:39pm - - newDr Lal Path Labs Q4 Results: Co beats quarterly profit view on medical testing boom
Dr Lal Path Labs, India's largest diagnostics firm by revenue, reported fourth-quarter profit above expectations on Friday as strong demand for its bundled test packages lifted growth amid rising health awareness in the country.
- 19 hours ago 25 Apr 25, 3:36pm - - newAfter two failed attempts, Pakistan tries a third time to sell flag-bearer PIA with more offers
Pakistan is making another attempt to privatize Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), offering up to 100% ownership and management control with a bidding window open until June 2025. To attract buyers, the government is providing incentives like tax exemptions and balance sheet support after previous attempts failed due to debt concerns.
- 24 hours ago 25 Apr 25, 10:24am - - Beginning of a tariff thaw? Goldman sees big signal coming from China on key raw materials
China, a major plastics producer, might waive tariffs on US petrochemical feedstocks like ethane and LPG if trade talks progress favourably, according to Goldman Sachs. These materials previously had waivers in 2018. The US-China trade conflict has hit China's plastics industry, which relies on US supplies. Trade flows have shifted, with US LPG cargoes being rerouted.
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 25, 9:47am - - Trump orders Justice Department to investigate Democrats' top fundraising platform
President Trump has directed the Justice Department, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, to investigate ActBlue, the Democratic Party's fundraising platform, over alleged illegal campaign donations. Democrats have condemned the move as an oppressive use of power and an attack on democracy. ActBlue pledges to fight the order legally.
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 25, 9:11am - - Judge halts parts of Trump's overhaul of US elections, including proof-of-citizenship requirement
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to add a proof-of-citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form, deeming it unconstitutional. The judge sided with voting rights groups, asserting that states and Congress hold the power to regulate federal elections, not the president.
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 25, 8:59am - - US Justice Department grant cuts said to be valued at $811 million
The Justice Department is terminating $811 million in grants, impacting victim service programs and police training. These cuts, managed by the Office of Justice Programs, affect various initiatives, including those supporting domestic violence and trafficking victims.
- 1 day ago 25 Apr 25, 8:06am - - 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.
- 2 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.
- 10 days ago 16 Apr 25, 5:00am - - Vegetable oil import down 16 per cent in March to 9.98 lakh tonne: SEA
India's vegetable oil imports witnessed a 16% decline in March, totaling 9.98 lakh tonnes, primarily due to a significant drop in crude sunflower oil shipments. During the first five months of the 2024-25 oil marketing year, total vegetable oil imports marginally decreased. Palm oil imports sharply decreased, while soft oil imports jumped during the same period.
- 15 days ago 11 Apr 25, 4:23pm -
- India inflation in March likely steady after four months of decline: Reuters poll
India's consumer prices likely saw a similar increase in March as in February, with a Reuters poll forecasting a 3.60% rise. Higher gold prices, driven by investors seeking safe haven amid trade concerns, offset stable food prices impacted by uneven rainfall and heat waves. The Reserve Bank of India is expected to cut interest rates to bolster slowing economic growth.
- 17 days ago 9 Apr 25, 8:42am - - DGTR recommends countervailing duty on copper wire imports
The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) suggests imposing countervailing duties, ranging from 3.46% to 10.27%, on copper wire imports from Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. This action, prompted by an application from the Indian Primary Copper Producers’ Association, could impact the profitability of Indian electrical wire manufacturers.
- 18 days ago 8 Apr 25, 4:56pm - - India, EU exploring possibility to negotiate FTA in phases: Official
India and the European Union are considering a phased approach to their free trade agreement negotiations due to global trade uncertainties. Following a visit from EU leaders, talks are progressing positively, aiming to boost trade and investment. India's bilateral trade with the EU reached USD 137.41 billion in 2023-24, making the EU India's largest trading partner for goods.
- 18 days ago 8 Apr 25, 4:35pm - - 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.
- 20 days ago 6 Apr 25, 2:29pm - - 19,826 km roads constructed so far under Bharatmala: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari informed that 26,425 km of Bharatmala projects have been awarded, with 19,826 km constructed. High-speed corridors are enhancing logistics and travel efficiency. Smart technology and regular safety audits ensure road quality and safety in the National Highways development under the PM Gati Shakti initiative.
- 43 days ago 14 Mar 25, 9:42am - - 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.
- 90 days ago 26 Jan 25, 5:52pm - - Jamnagar's SME IPO gets highest listing premium of 387% in 2024, 15th multibagger debut of the year
Winsol Engineers, based in Jamnagar, achieved the highest premium on listing this year, aligning with expectations. Its stock debuted with an impressive premium of nearly 387% over the issue price on Tuesday, marking one of the strongest listings in recent memory.
- 14 May 24, 2:42pm - - SRM Contractors sets IPO price band at Rs 200-210 per share; issue to open on March 26
SRM Contractors IPO will open for subscription on March 26. The company is looking to raise Rs 130 crore. It has set the price band of Rs 200-210 per share for the IPO.
- 21 Mar 24, 4:36pm - - 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 - - Despite promoter stake sale, these 7 stocks clocked double-digit gains in 2 months
ETMarkets scanned through the quarterly shareholding of promoters, and found seven companies where the holding came down sharply on a sequential basis, while the stocks have gained up to 55% so far in 2024.
- 26 Feb 24, 9:46am - - Standard Chartered doesn’t see rupee cross 84 even if dollar climbs
“The Reserve Bank of India has been protecting rupee from depreciating very sharply,” Parul Mittal Sinha, head of India financial markets at the lender said on Bloomberg TV Friday. The monetary authority has “been following the stated policy of containing volatility in the rupee,” she said.
- 29 Sep 23, 3:01pm - - 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 -