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[ad_1] The immediate impact of recent U.S. tariffs on Indian exports may appear limited, but their secondary and tertiary effects on the economy pose challenges that must be addressed, the Finance Ministry said in a report on Wednesday (August 27, 2025) amid the U.S. effecting a steep 50% tariff on shipments from India. Trump tariffs […]
[ad_1] Kohl’s shares climbed 24% on Wednesday after the retailer topped Wall Street’s fiscal second-quarter earnings and revenue expectations, even as its sales declined and it looks for a new CEO. The Wisconsin-based department store narrowed its full-year sales guidance to reflect the higher part of its previous range. It said it now expects net
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[ad_1] Pfizer’s Covid vaccine Comirnaty, seen at a CVS Pharmacy in Eagle Rock, California, Sept. 14, 2023. Irfan Khan | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the latest round of Covid vaccines in the U.S., but set new limits on who can get them. The agency ended
FDA approves new Covid vaccines with limits under RFK Jr. Read More »
[ad_1] A Cracker Barrel sign featuring the old logo is seen outside of a restaurant on August 21, 2025 in Homestead, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Shares of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store rose more than 8% on Wednesday after the restaurant chain said it would scrap its new logo and return to the
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[ad_1] U.S. President Donald Trump has called for billionaire financier and Democratic donor George Soros and his son to face charges under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), though he provided no supporting evidence. (file photo) | Photo Credit: THOMAS PETER/Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that billionaire financier and major
Trump demands RICO charges against George Soros, escalates attacks on foes Read More »
[ad_1] Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the government in Moscow, Russia August 27, 2025. | Photo Credit: Sputnik/Vyacheslav Prokofyev/Pool via REUTERS Russia sees 2025 economic growth at 1.5%, one percentage point lower than the earlier official forecast, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said at a Kremlin meeting on Wednesday. Russia’s economy
Russia lowers 2025 GDP growth forecast to 1.5% as inflation, sanctions weigh Read More »
[ad_1] Abercrombie & Fitch sales growth slowed again in its fiscal second quarter as the apparel company struggles to top the surge it enjoyed last fiscal year. During the quarter, sales at the namesake Abercrombie brand fell 5% while comparable sales dropped 11%. But the success of the teen-focused Hollister brand helped to salvage the
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[ad_1] PV Sindhu will now square off against World No. 2 and reigning China Open champion Wang Zhi Yi. File Photo: The Hindu | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR India shuttler PV Sindhu kept her form intact by brushing away the challenge from Malaysia’s Karupathevan Letshanaa, in the Round of 32 on Wednesday at the
[ad_1] American Eagle launches AE x Tru Kolors by Travis Kelce. Courtesy: American Eagle Shares of American Eagle rose Wednesday morning after the apparel company announced a collaboration with football star Travis Kelce, just a day after he and singer Taylor Swift said they were engaged. The stock was up roughly 5% in early trading.
American Eagle shares rise on partnership with Travis Kelce Read More »
[ad_1] U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Describing the India-U.S. relationship as “very complicated”, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday (August 27, 2025) hoped that “at the end of the day, we will come together.” “This is a very complicated relationship. President (Donald) Trump or Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi have
[ad_1] Housing block in Warsaw, Poland Busà Photography | Moment | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large
JLL Bid Intensity Index, gauge of CRE transaction volume, improves in July Read More »
[ad_1] The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the restructuring and extension of the Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi scheme — also known as the PM SVANidhi scheme, an ambitious central programme aimed at supporting street vendors and their families. With a Rs 7,332 crore outlay, the restructured programme will continue until March 31, 2030, benefitting
[ad_1] Image for representational purposes only. Source: Special Arrangement. No “serious challenges” have been detected in E10-compliant vehicles of Renault India plying on roads and utilising the E20 fuel, the car maker informed on Wednesday (August 27, 2025). Seeking to allay concerns about the use of 20% blended fuel in their E10-compliant cars, the Triber
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[ad_1] Trump Tariffs on India: Indian exporters stared at the onset of a new era as US President Donald Trump’s additional 25 per cent tariff on imports from India took effect at 9:31 am India time, taking the total levy to 50 per cent. The development comes after the collapse of trade talks between New
[ad_1] In response to growing public complaints about the arbitrary placement of toll plazas across national highways, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued a formal directive to enforce stricter compliance with existing toll policy regulations. The new circular, circulated to all highway development agencies and concessionaires this week, reiterates that the
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[ad_1] Icons Tiny Plants by Lego. James Manning – Pa Images | Pa Images | Getty Images Flowers, succulents and Formula One race cars helped fuel a 12% revenue bump for Lego during the first half of the year. The company reported a record 34.6 billion Danish kroner, or $5.4 billion, in revenue as part
Lego first-half 2025 earnings post record revenue Read More »
[ad_1] The additional 25% tariff imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on India for its purchases of Russian oil came into effect Wednesday (August 27, 2025), bringing the total amount of levies imposed on New Delhi to 50 per cent. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in a draft order published on Monday (August 25,
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[ad_1] The Union Government has brought in a law to ban online games played with money. This is a heavy blow, to the industry that has attracted huge sums as investment, running to billions of dollars and which is said to employ a couple of lakhs of people. Why did the government bring this about? [ad_2]
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[ad_1] Heavy rain continues to affect Himachal Pradesh, due to which the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for three districts. Meanwhile, many killed and injured after twin cloudbursts triggered flash floods in the Margi area of Warwan Valley in Kishtwar district. Yamuna River near danger mark The Yamuna River continues to
[ad_1] Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) BENGALURU: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has appointed Amit Kapur as the chief AI and services transformation officer, effective September 1. He will report to the firm’s COO, Aarthi Subramanian. Kapur currently leads TCS’s business in the UK and Ireland, the company’s second-largest region, and has over 26 years of experience
Come September, veteran Amit Kapur will lead AI charge at TCS Read More »
[ad_1] India is planning dedicated outreach programmes in 40 countries, including the UK, Japan, and South Korea, to push textiles exports amid a 50% tariff imposed by the U.S. on Indian products, an official said on Wednesday. Other nations include Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Canada, Mexico, Russia, Belgium, Turkiye, the United Arab
[ad_1] A SpaceX Super Heavy booster carrying the Starship spacecraft lifts off on its 10th test flight at the company’s launch pad in Starbase, Texas, US, August 26, 2025. | Photo Credit: STEVE NESIUS SpaceX’s Starship rocket launched to space and deployed satellites for the first time before surviving most of its journey to Earth,
[ad_1] Mumbai: The higher US tariffs against select Indian imports to the world’s largest economy that is set to kick off today, and no end in sight to the India-US impasse, spooked Dalal Street as investors pressed the sell button on Tuesday. In addition, Wednesday being a trading holiday also weighed on investor sentiment since
Tariff trauma spooks D-St as sensex slides 849 points Read More »
[ad_1] NASA administrator Sean Duffy visits the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Control Building at the Kennedy Space Center for Space Launch Complex 39A before the NASA and SpaceX Launch Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station on July 31, 2025 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo | Getty Images Transportation Secretary Sean
Trump administration pulls $175 million from California rail Read More »
[ad_1] A Frontier Airlines plane near a Spirit Airlines plane at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on May 16, 2022 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Frontier Airlines is going after customers of Spirit Airlines, whose financial footing has gotten so shaky in recent weeks that it warned earlier this month it
Frontier Airlines goes after Spirit Airlines’ routes Read More »
[ad_1] Korean Air on Monday announced a record-breaking $50 billion order for 103 Boeing aircraft and GE Aerospace engines and servicing, coinciding with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s visit to Washington. The purchase marks the largest in the carrier’s history, as per Reuters.The order includes a mix of 787s, 777s and 737s worth about
Aviation deal: Korea Air seals record $50 billion deal; Boeing and GE secure mega orders Read More »
[ad_1] Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri addresses a press briefing, in New Delhi on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: ANI In a significant boost to India-Japan defence cooperation, the two countries are co-developing a cutting-edge naval antenna system — the Unified Complex Radio Antenna (UNICORN) — for Indian Navy platforms, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Tuesday,
India, Japan to co-develop advanced naval antenna system ‘UNICO Read More »
[ad_1] Soon after the Centre cleared a Rs 62,000 crore deal to buy 97 more LCA Mark 1A fighter aircraft, India is close to signing a deal of around USD one billion with the American firm GE for supplying 113 more GE-404 engines for the indigenous combat aircraft. Indian state-owned firm Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has
[ad_1] Tennis legend Billie Jean King has been a fearless advocate for women’s rights and women in sports since early in her career, but she said there’s still work to do. King made history in 1973 when she defeated top tennis player Bobby Riggs in the famous “Battle of the Sexes” match. Over 90 million
Tennis legend Billie Jean King on the state of women’s sports Read More »
[ad_1] Profitability of RMG exporters dependent on the U.S. could contract 300-500 basis points, says Crisil Ratings. | Photo Credit: SIVA SARAVANAN S Revenue growth of India’s readymade garment (RMG) industry is set almost to halve on-year this fiscal as the imposition of 50% tariffs by the U.S. comes into effect from August 27, according
U.S. tariffs to impact revenue of garment exporters Read More »
[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit China soon, with the key agenda centered on easing border tensions between the two nations. The visit will also aim to restart direct flights between India and China, which have been suspended. A significant aspect of the visit includes efforts to restore media presence, with discussions
[ad_1] Annex, a Scion community in Oxford, Ohio, that serves students of Miami University. Courtesy of Scion A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices,
Student housing CEO says luxury is losing its appeal Read More »
[ad_1] Uncertainty around tariffs has caused even the wealthiest buyers of Lamborghini supercars to hold off on their purchases, CEO Stephan Winkelmann told CNBC. While the White House recently announced an agreement with Europe on a 15% tariff rate, that rate hasn’t yet taken effect for cars. Lamborghini and other European automakers are still paying
Tariffs causing even the wealthiest buyers to pause Read More »
[ad_1] The Indian Air Force’s iconic MiG-21 fighter jets, which have been at the core of India’s combat fleet for over six decades, made their final operational flights at the Nal Air Force Station in Bikaner on August 18-19. The formal retirement ceremony will be held in Chandigarh on September 26. In a symbolic gesture,
Air Chief leads emotional farewell to MiG-21 fighter jets ahead of formal retirement Read More »
[ad_1] The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued fresh warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall across multiple states, as monsoon showers continue to wreak havoc in several regions of the country. From Jammu & Kashmir to Odisha, Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat, floods, landslides, and infrastructure damage have disrupted normal life, with authorities on high
IMD issues heavy rainfall alerts across states; floods, landslides disrupt normal life Read More »
[ad_1] Top IT service firms in the country are diversifying beyond the core US market, opening new centres and making acquisitions in Australia, the Middle East, the Nordics and India.With technology spending on the rise in these geographies, software service providers are setting up nearshore centres to meet local demand and cushion themselves from US
[ad_1] India’s readymade garment industry is bracing for a tough fiscal ahead, with revenue growth forecast to slow to just 3-5% over the period, nearly half the pace seen last year.This slowdown hurt credit indicators for industry players and led to weaker profitability, according to a recent report by Crisil Ratings. PM Modi’s Defiant ‘MAKE
[ad_1] The Enforcement Directorate (ED) began searches at the residence of senior AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj on Tuesday morning. The Gurugram zonal office carried out the raids under the provisions of Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 at multiple locations in Delhi-NCR and Noida in connection with an ongoing FEMA case against M/s Business Parks Town
Delhi Hospital Construction Scam: Raids at Saurabh Bhardwaj’s residence Read More »
[ad_1] Representational file image. | Photo Credit: PTI Equity benchmark index Sensex tumbled 849 points to slip below the 81,000 level on Tuesday (August 26, 2025) due to widespread selling pressure after the U.S. issued a draft notice over the implementation of an additional 25% tariff on Indian products. Besides, persistent foreign fund outflows and
[ad_1] Eli Lilly Biotechnology Center is shown in San Diego, California, U.S. March 1, 2023. Mike Blake | Reuters Eli Lilly on Tuesday said its daily weight loss pill helped patients with obesity and Type 2 diabetes shed weight in a late-stage trial, meeting the study’s main goal and clearing the way for the company
Eli Lilly weight loss pill orforglipron clears trial, paving way for approval Read More »
[ad_1] Trump Tariffs on India: US President Donald Trump’s administration has officially issued a notice regarding the imposition of an additional 25 per cent tariffs on Indian imports, with the punitive duties set to kick in at 12:01 am (EST) on August 27. The notice, issued by the Department of Homeland Security, stated the new
[ad_1] Toshihiro Suzuki after PM Modi launched the export programme of Maruti Suzuki India’s first electric vehicle e VITARA Japanese car manufacturer Suzuki Motor Corporation, on Tuesday, announced plans to invest Rs 70,000 crore in India over the next five to six years to enhance its operations in the country, as said by Representative Director
[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off Maruti Suzuki’s first electric vehicle e-Vitara from Hansalpur manufacturing facility, Gujarat, on August 26, 2025. Source: YouTube/Narendra Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off Maruti Suzuki’s first global electric vehicle, e-Vitara, from Hansalpur, Gujarat, on Tuesday (August 26, 2025). The made-in-India car will be exported to more than
PM Modi flags off Maruti Suzuki’s 1st electric vehicle e-Vitara Read More »
[ad_1] Delhi Airport has issued an advisory today, August 26, due to bad weather conditions in Leh. The flight operations to the destination have also been affected. Informing through a social media post on X (formerly Twitter), Delhi Airport said, “We are working closely with all the stakeholders to support passengers and minimize inconvenience.” Passenger
[ad_1] Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Tuesday (August 26, 2025) after the U.S. issued a draft notice over the implementation of an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports. Additionally, persistent foreign fund outflows and a weak trend in Asian markets also dampened sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 606.97 points
Markets decline in early trade after U.S. moves to levy additional 25% tariffs Read More »
[ad_1] People look at burgers with extra protein options at an ordering kiosk at a McDonald’s restaurant in Bengaluru, India, August 21, 2025 | Photo Credit: PRIYANSHU SINGH At McDonald’s outlets in South India, a 30-cent burger topping has been selling out fast. It’s not extra cheese or a fancy salsa dip, but a vegetarian
In protein-deficient India, McDonald’s, Bollywood and cricket fuel wellness craze Read More »
[ad_1] The new Cracker Barrel logo is seen on a menu inside the restaurant on Aug. 21, 2025 in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Cracker Barrel Old Country Store on Monday issued a statement responding to the widespread backlash it faced last week over its rebranding and new logo. “If the last
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[ad_1] Keurig Dr Pepper will acquire Dutch coffee and tea company JDE Peet’s in a roughly $18 billion deal that could give a boost to the U.S. giant’s struggling coffee business, the two companies said Monday. Shares of Keurig Dr Pepper closed down 11%, while the stock of JDE Peet’s closed up 15% on the
Keurig Dr Pepper to buy JDE Peet’s in $18 billion deal Read More »
[ad_1] File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Global travel tech firm OYO plans to file its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) in November, eyeing a $7-8 billion valuation for its IPO, sources said. The company is expected to approach its board with the proposal next week, people familiar with the matter told PTI. When reached out,
OYO to file DRHP in November, targets $7-8 billion IPO valuation: report Read More »
[ad_1] And that’s “How It’s Done.” Netflix capitalized on its chart-topping “KPop Demon Hunters” over the weekend with a two-day theatrical release of its new sing-along version. Box office analysts spent much of Sunday trying to determine exactly how well the animated feature performed, relying on anonymous executives from rival studios and scraped data from
Netflix ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ box office was likely a one-off Read More »
[ad_1] An aerial view of a cargo ship being loaded with shipping containers at the Port of Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland, on August 7, 2025. Jim Watson | Afp | Getty Images Postal carriers across Europe are planning to suspend some shipments to the U.S. as the nations prepare for the end of a longstanding
De minimis exemption: European carriers suspend shipments Read More »
[ad_1] India had about 270 million online shoppers in 2024, a figure projected to grow 22% annually, a private study showed. | Photo Credit: Reuters India will start sourcing price data directly from e-commerce giants including Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart to overhaul its benchmark inflation gauge, aiming to capture shifting consumption habits and address concerns
India to tap Amazon, Flipkart data directly in inflation revamp, roll out services index Read More »
[ad_1] Managing money across borders can be tricky for non-resident Indians (NRIs), especially since they are not allowed to open regular savings accounts in India. To meet their unique needs, banks offer two specialised options — the Non-Resident External (NRE) account and the Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) account. While both accounts can be held simultaneously, their
[ad_1] Civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Monday said the Centre aims to build 350 airports across India by 2047 as part of its vision for a ‘Viksit Bharat’, more than doubling the current tally of 162 airports, ANI reported.Speaking at the Eastern Region Ministers’ Conference on Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu said civil aviation
[ad_1] Labubu toys packaging are seen at a souvenir store in Krakow, Poland on August 21, 2025. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Even Confucius is getting in on China’s “blind box” craze. At the main temple in Beijing to China’s greatest sage, the souvenir shops sell a range of “blind boxes,” gifts packaged
China’s ‘blind box’ craze fuels Pop Mart’s Labubu success Read More »
[ad_1] In India, seasonal influenza occurs year-round, with distinct peaks during the monsoon and winter months | Photo Credit: RAO GN Influenza vaccination and building greater awareness of its critical role in protecting communities and safeguarding public health is vital, according to Sharvil Patel, Managing Director, Zydus Lifesciences. He was speaking at a health symposium organised
Influenza vaccination, building greater awareness vital in public healthcare: Zydus Read More »
[ad_1] Sales growth of listed private non-financial companies slowed to 5.5 per cent in the first quarter of FY26, down from 6.9 per cent in the same period last year, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday. The figures were compiled from the quarterly financial results of 3,079 listed
[ad_1] After snapping up a series of companies in the cement sector, the Adani Group is now eyeing a majority stake in the port-based cement plant of Shree Digvijay Cement in Gujarat. Leading home-grown private equity firm True North, the promoter of Shree Digvijay Cement Company, has been evaluating options for a complete exit following
Adani Group eyes majority stake in Shree Digvijay Cement Read More »
[ad_1] US President Donald Trump said on Monday that America will be getting “richer and richer” as he hailed a landmark deal with Intel, saying their stock prices are going up.He also expressed readiness to strike more such deals, as they would bring more jobs to the country.Trump also took aim at the “stupid” people
[ad_1] BYJU’S owner Byju Raveendran. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), through its subsidiary Qatar Holding LLC, has stepped up its legal battle against Byju Raveendran and his investment arm Byju’s Investments Pte. Ltd. (BIPL) by moving the Karnataka High Court to enforce an arbitral award worth $235 million, it said
[ad_1] As the United States imposes a steep 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods, the Indian government is rethinking its trade and economic strategy—shifting focus to long-term reforms aimed at strengthening manufacturing, improving ease of doing business, and boosting export competitiveness. While talks around a bilateral trade agreement with the US remain uncertain, New
To soften tariff blow, govt plans major reform & export promotion push Read More »
[ad_1] The Ministry of Culture has set up a High-Level Committee to plan and supervise the commemoration of the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The committee will be headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It brings together former Presidents, former Prime Ministers, Union Ministers, Governors, Chief Ministers, parliamentarians, spiritual leaders,
High-level committee formed to mark Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s centenary year Read More »
[ad_1] Global travel tech company OYO is set to file its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) in November, targeting a $7-8 billion IPO valuation (around Rs 70 per share), roughly 25–30 times EBITDA, according to a PTI report.OYO had previously held talks with bankers for a potential IPO in the March 2026 quarter, marking its
[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held delegation-level bilateral talks with Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka at Hyderabad House in the national capital. PM Rabuka arrived in New Delhi on Sunday, marking the start of his official visit to India, which will continue until August 26. This is his first visit to India
PM Modi holds talks with Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka in New Delhi Read More »
[ad_1] Accidentally placed duplicate trades, also known as a ghost orders, can be avoided if carried out in one of India’s two 15-minute windows dedicated to block sales. | Photo Credit: EMOJOEZ Last week’s big trading blunder, one of India’s worst in years, is exposing a potential weakness in the country’s system for buying and
Bungled trade seen as showing weakness of India’s blocks system Read More »
[ad_1] Dream11 won the tender for Indian national teams (Senior Men, women, Emerging (U23), U-19 men and women) in 2023 for a period of three years for ₹358 crore ($44 million). They are exiting with almost a year still left in the contract but are unlikely to be penalised for it. | Photo Credit: SHASHANK
BCCI begins hunt for new sponsor after Dream11 walks out Read More »
[ad_1] On Monday (August 25) morning, several areas in Delhi and the neighboring National Capital Region (NCR) experienced heavy rains. There were heavy downpours in places like Baba Khadak Singh Marg, ITO, and the Yamuna River. “Generally cloudy sky with moderate rain in Delhi today,” said the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Rainfall also caused waterlogging
[ad_1] Gold price prediction: Amidst the surprisingly dovish tone we could see continued upside momentum in Gold and Silver as market participants. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to trade with a higher bias this week. Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial services Ltd shares his outlook
[ad_1] Market analysts anticipate continued support for Indian equities, driven by positive outlook surrounding GST 2.0 reforms. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Monday on positive global cues. While Nifty50 was above 24,900, BSE Sensex was up over 200 points. At 9:17 AM,
Stock market today: Nifty50 opens above 24,900; BSE Sensex up over 200 points Read More »
[ad_1] MUMBAI: Paving the way for the sale of IDBI Bank, Sebi has approved the reclassification of Life Insurance Corporation as a public shareholder from promoter of the bank once the sale transaction is concluded. The regulator’s nod is subject to conditions, including LIC’s voting rights being capped at 10%, no board representation or control
Sale of IDBI Bank a step closer after LIC gets Sebi nod Read More »
[ad_1] Image used for representational purposes. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Service providers flood us with marketing material, and the real information or transactional messages are easily missed. Zone-based premium One such communication was an email from the insurer with whom I have my hospitalisation policy, and it conveyed an unhappy announcement. It said hospitalisation
Twists in hospital insurance – The Hindu Read More »
[ad_1] European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde has warned that undermining central bank independence could unleash “dysfunction” and “instability,” issuing her remarks in the United States at a time when President Donald Trump is intensifying pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates.Speaking in an interview aired on Fox News after attending the Jackson
[ad_1] The Trump government has consistently expressed disapproval of India’s purchase of discounted Russian oil. (AI image) US Vice President JD Vance has said that Donald Trump applied secondary tariffs on India to force Russia to stop the war with Ukraine. Calling it ‘aggressive economic leverage’, Vance said that the measure would make it difficult
[ad_1] Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy at the Asia Pacific Biodesign Innovation Summit 2025 at AIG Hospitals in Hyderabad on August 24, 2025. | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR Telangana government will extend full support to innovation in medical products using biodesign with the state government being a proactive partner, according to Chief Minister A
[ad_1] While the Yellow Line has expanded metro connectivity in the city, ease of use, last-mile access, and train frequency remain key challenges. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K Despite the much‑hyped opening of Bengaluru Metro’s Yellow Line, many commuters say reaching their destinations is still easier by car. With only three trains running at
Long waits, crowded interchanges cloud Yellow Line’s appeal Read More »
[ad_1] Kyoto life, which refers to the lifestyle and experiences of living in the Japanese city of Kyoto, has been adopted by a residential project called Puraniks Mirai on Ghodbunder Road in Thane near Mumbai. Kyoto is a city known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and natural beauty. The city is perfect for those who
Japan’s Kyoto life model gets adopted by Puranik Group’s housing project in Thane Read More »
[ad_1] A sign with the company logo sits outside of the headquarters of Eli Lilly in Indianapolis, Indiana, on March 17, 2024. Scott Olson | Getty Images Eli Lilly‘s stock is still recovering after the drugmaker released trial data earlier this month on its closely watched obesity pill that underwhelmed Wall Street. In a key late-stage
Eli Lilly’s obesity pill will rival Novo Nordisk’s oral Wegovy drug Read More »
[ad_1] The Centre on Sunday asserted that it has neither deleted the name of even a single beneficiary entitled under the food law in Punjab nor reduced foodgrain quota, and asked the State government to clean up the data to ensure only the deserving poor get ration. Addressing the media in Chandigarh on Saturday, Punjab
Centre denies deleting Punjab food law beneficiaries, asks State for data cleanup Read More »
[ad_1] The Meteorological (MeT) Department has forecast week-long rain in Kolkata and south Bengal districts as another depression is likely to form in the Bay of Bengal on Monday. The new system, along with the present low-pressure area over Gangetic West Bengal, will bring moderate to heavy rain across south Bengal. According to the MeT Department, a
Weather department forecasts week-long rain in Bengal Read More »
[ad_1] Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also claimed that leaders have attempted to malign Maharashtra’s image after having earlier “defamed” India abroad. File | Photo Credit: PTI Maharashtra Government is set to register women’s cooperative societies and award contracts to them to strengthen their participation in industry, commerce and trade, according to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Maharashtra to register women cooperative, give government contracts: CM Fadnavis Read More »
[ad_1] Premier Defence Research agency DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) has conducted the maiden flight tests of Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the coast of Odisha. The flight tests were conducted on August 23 at around 12.30 pm. IADWS is a multi-layered air defence system comprising all indigenous Quick Reaction Surface to
DRDO successfully conducts maiden flight tests of Integrated Air Defence Weapon System Read More »
[ad_1] The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for several districts of Kerala. It has warned of heavy rainfall in the next two days due to the influence of a low pressure system over the northwest Bay of Bengal. Officials have urged residents to remain vigilant as strong winds and intense rainfall are
IMD issues yellow alert for Kerala: Heavy rainfall expected August 26–28 Read More »
[ad_1] File photo of Anil Ambani. | Photo Credit: PTI After the State Bank of India, Bank of India has classified the loan account of insolvent Reliance Communications as fraudulent and named its former director, tycoon Anil Ambani, citing alleged fund diversion in 2016, according to a regulatory filing. State-owned Bank of India granted a
After SBI, Bank of India tags Reliance Communications, Anil Ambani as ‘fraud’ Read More »
[ad_1] India’s determined fight to tackle global terrorism, alongside calls for peace, were under the spotlight as the India Club hosted its 16th annual India Day in Johannesburg on Saturday. India Club is an association of Indian expatriates formed 16 years ago to host events to promote their motherland, the main one being the India
Global terrorism and peace in spotlight at India Day event in South Africa Read More »
[ad_1] Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs a meeting of Group of Ministers (GoMs) constituted by the GST Council on Compensation Cess, Health and Life Insurance, and Rate Rationalisation at Vigyan Bhawan, in New Delhi. File. Photo: X/@FinMinIndia via PTI The story so far: The Group of Ministers (GoM) appointed by the Goods and Services Tax
How is the GST structure being simplified? | Explained Read More »
[ad_1] Customer with shopping cart in the snack aisle of a Walmart store in Florida City, Florida, Aug. 5, 2025. JC Milhet | AFP | Getty Images As some of the biggest names in retail, including Walmart and Home Depot, delivered earnings results in recent weeks, they updated Wall Street on how they and their
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[ad_1] At his acceptance speech as the Chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board at the White House Rose Garden on November 2, 2017, Jerome Hayden Powell finished by saying: “I strongly share that sense of mission and am committed to making decisions with objectivity and based on the best available evidence, in the long-standing
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[ad_1] India’s leather industry, a vital labour-intensive sector with exports worth $4.1 billion, has been hit hard by US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25% tariff on imports from India. The move, coupled with an additional 25% tariff on Russian oil purchases from 27 August 2025, is expected to deepen the crisis exporters
[ad_1] Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) has received the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) approval to acquire up to 24.99% stake in Yes Bank, the private sector lender announced on Saturday.The development comes after Yes Bank’s May 9 disclosure about SMBC’s plan to purchase a 20% holding in the bank through a secondary stake
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[ad_1] Initially launched in Dharmapuri on August 17, the scheme is now being expanded across the state. | Photo Credit: RAO GN The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday announced that crop loans worth Rs 17,000 crore would be extended to farmers in the state this year. In addition, loans to the tune of Rs 3,000
[ad_1] AP Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu greeting the public in a rally on the Swatch Andhra-Swarna Andhra campaign at Peddapuram in Kakinada district on Saturday. Andhra Pradesh Government will provide ₹1 crore life cover to municipal workers. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced this in Peddapuram on Saturday. Families of regular workers who lose their
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[ad_1] India is at the centre of major trade talks as it negotiates free trade agreements (FTAs) with several key partners, including the European Union, the United States, Chile, and Peru, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday.Speaking at the Entrepreneur and Traders Leadership Summit, Goyal said that the world is looking at
[ad_1] From August 25, India is set to suspend most of outbound postal services to the US. The action by the Department of Posts — which functions under the Ministry of Communications and runs a network of 1.65 lakh post offices across the country — follows an American executive order that puts an end to duty-free exemption
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[ad_1] A local house with a porch in Edgartown on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA. Wolfgang Kaehler | Lightrocket | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. The great
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[ad_1] The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed ₹3 lakh fine on VLCC Ltd for publishing misleading advertisements related to slimming treatments. In a statement on Saturday (August 23, 2025), the Department of Consumer Affairs said the penalty has been imposed on VLCC “for publishing misleading advertisements regarding fat-loss and slimming treatments through the
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[ad_1] The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has sought public comments till September 15 on the proposals. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Markets regulator SEBI has proposed raising the minimum order size for execution of trades in the block deal windows to ₹25 crore from the current ₹10 crore. The existing threshold had been
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[ad_1] According to a communication from the Department, the move is introduced because of an executive order of the U.S. administration that will come into effect from August 29. File image used for representation. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Postal Department will suspend booking and transmission of mails, except documents and gifts worth upto
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[ad_1] US president Donald Trump on Friday announced that his administration has started a major investigation into imported furniture, a move that could soon lead to new tariffs. Posting on Truth Social, Trump said the investigation would be completed within 50 days. “Furniture coming from other countries into the United States will be tariffed at
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[ad_1] A Spirit Airlines plane takes off from Oakland International Airport on May 06, 2024 in Oakland, California. Brandon Bell | Getty Images In March, Spirit Airlines came out of bankruptcy protection in less than four months and entered a worsening landscape. Consumers were holding off booking flights and U.S. planes were awash in empty
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