- new25 movies, many stars, 0 hits: Hollywood falls to new lows
Hollywood's recent slate of dramas and comedies has failed to attract moviegoers. Despite star power and critical acclaim, films like 'After the Hunt' and 'Die My Love' have played to empty theaters. This trend exacerbates a difficult year for the industry, with overall box office numbers hitting record lows.
- 9 hours ago 15 Nov 25, 11:09pm - - newMake America Grate Again: Trump vs MTG in epic MAGA maelstrom after she tries to maim H-1B visas
MAGA leader Donald Trump publicly criticised Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene for breaking ranks on issues like the H-1B visa program and demanding the release of Epstein files. Greene retaliated, accusing Trump of fighting the file release and using her as an example to intimidate other Republicans.
- 11 hours ago 15 Nov 25, 9:53pm - - newSBI Mutual Fund: RIL and ITC among top 10 holdings in October
SBI Mutual Fund, managing ₹12.6 lakh crore across 125 schemes, maintained top holdings in HDFC Bank, RIL, ICICI Bank and others, with selective buying and selling shaping portfolio weights in October.
- 16 hours ago 15 Nov 25, 4:57pm - - newIs the fall in gold hinting at weakness? Here’s why slide may not mean what you think
The decline of gold toward ₹1,21,800 is viewed as a technical retest within a strong uptrend. Analysts say domestic and global charts remain bullish, with major supports holding and upside targets still achievable.
- 16 hours ago 15 Nov 25, 4:51pm - - new4 SIFs mobilise Rs 1,775 crore in October; QSIF Equity Long-Short Fund alone raises Rs 265 crore
Four new SIFs debuted in October, raising ₹2,004 crore. Quant and other fund houses launched equity and hybrid long-short strategies, expanding options for affluent investors seeking flexibility and diversification under regulatory oversight.
- 16 hours ago 15 Nov 25, 4:40pm - - newMukul Agrawal’s winning bets: 7 stocks turn multibaggers in FY26, fresh Q2 picks revealed
Mukul Agrawal’s Rs 7,610-crore portfolio saw nearly half its stocks deliver strong double-digit gains in FY26, with 11 rising 50–200%. Several new September-quarter additions also boosted momentum across diversified sectors.
- 17 hours ago 15 Nov 25, 3:03pm - - newChris Wood’s India stocks: 8 counters see wild swings from -8% to 29% in 6 months
Chris Wood’s India portfolio shows mixed six-month performance, with strong gains in Eternal and SBI Life, steady advances in DLF and GMR Airports, and weakness in Lodha, ICICI Bank, and PB Fintech amid uneven sectoral momentum.
- 18 hours ago 15 Nov 25, 2:53pm - - newCrypto treasury companies pivot to fringe tokens, stoking volatility fears
Public crypto treasury firms are increasingly moving beyond bitcoin into volatile niche tokens to chase returns amid market saturation, raising concerns over heightened risks, equity volatility and growing exposure through PIPE-funded token purchases.
- 20 hours ago 15 Nov 25, 12:49pm - - 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.
- 1 day 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.
- 1 day ago 15 Nov 25, 12:29am - - MAGA civil war: How a white nationalist blew up the American right
In a provocative episode, Tucker Carlson's interview with white nationalist Nick Fuentes has sparked a heated discourse among Republicans. The dialogue reveals significant rifts regarding issues of extremism and anti-Semitism, prompting many to reassess the party's trajectory and the balance of power within it.
- 2 days ago 14 Nov 25, 8:03am - - China’s trade model is built on keeping others poor
Despite a trade truce, China's continued dominance in global exports, even in low-skill manufacturing, hinders developing nations. This anomaly, driven by Beijing's intervention rather than natural economic progression, prevents capital and technology transfer, depriving poorer countries of their potential to grow and enrich their populations.
- 2 days ago 14 Nov 25, 7:52am - - What trade war? China's export juggernaut marches on
As the US scales back its imports from China due to tariffs, other countries are stepping in to fill the gap. Meanwhile, China's exports have soared to unprecedented levels, showcasing its manufacturing prowess and knack for tapping into new markets. Emerging economies are finding a lifeline in budget-friendly Chinese products, illustrating a shifting landscape in global trade relations.
- 2 days ago 14 Nov 25, 7:52am - - Bangladesh to hold referendum on reform charter proposals, Yunus says
The July Charter seeks to reshape the country's politics and institutions and give constitutional recognition to the 2024 uprising that forced Sheikh Hasina, a long-time prime minister, to flee to India.
- 3 days ago 13 Nov 25, 2:30pm - - 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.
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- 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.
- 5 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.
- 6 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.
- 18 days ago 29 Oct 25, 12:46pm - - How gold and Nifty 500 TRI fared in times of crisis- 35 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.
- 98 days ago 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 - - NSDL IPO: Issue opens July 30, here’s what you need to know about GMP, issue details- 27 Jul 25, 10:51am -
- 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."
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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.
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