Market experts Kunal Bothra, Jay Thakkar, and Ashish Kyal see the Nifty targeting 26,500 this Diwali, driven by the festive momentum as well as strong macros. Their top “cracker stocks” include Shriram Finance, L&T, Nykaa, SBI, and Hero MotoCorp, with themes…

Hyderabad-based Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL) has secured a $225.5 million contract from Kuwait Oil Company to build, operate and manage a gas sweetening and sulphur recovery facility at Kuwaits oilfields. The project will be completed in…

Small cars are making a comeback in India, driven by government GST rationalization and Maruti Suzuki's strategic focus on converting two-wheeler owners to first-time car buyers. Recent price cuts and attractive financing schemes have led to a surge in bookings…

IRCTC Site down: Thousands of users are experiencing issues with the IRCTC website, which is reportedly down ahead of the busy Diwali and Chhath Puja travel seasons. Over 5,000 individuals are facing difficulties booking tickets as the platform remains unavailable.…

Global giants are grappling with the complexities of the Chinese market. Economic downturns and tepid consumer spending are compelling brands like BMW and IKEA to innovate and rethink their strategies. As local competitors swiftly rise, claiming significant…

Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced that India Post will introduce guaranteed mail and parcel delivery services starting January, with 24-hour and 48-hour options for mails and next-day delivery for parcels, reducing current delivery…

Father dies after falling from overcrowded train to Ujjain; Supreme Court directs Railways to pay Rs 8 lakh to wife and son

Wipro CEO Srini Pallia says demand remains strong across BFSI, healthcare, and technology as the company closes $9.5 billion in bookings for H1 FY25. CFO Aparna Iyer attributes margin dip to a one-off client provision while maintaining a stable outlook. Wipros…

While a good number of Indians ditched the old tax regime (and its 80C deductions), here's what they may be missing: tax-free compounding that works under any regime. While the new regime took away deductions, it can’t touch these exemptions of these two…

In Bihar's Bachhwara constituency, a potential friendly contest is brewing between INDIA bloc allies as Congress fielded its youth leader while CPI's former MLA also filed nomination. Talks are underway for the CPI nominee to withdraw, paving the way for…

Industrialist Anand Mahindra welcomed Hyundai Indias plan to massively expand its R&D capabilities, saying it will boost competition but is “a huge positive for the entire automotive ecosystem.” He highlighted that the move will attract and retain top engineering…

Students are now using AI tools like ChatGPT to plan their overseas education. More than half of students use AI to choose where and what to study. While AI helps narrow down options, human guidance from counsellors and universities remains crucial for final…

Punjab National Bank has reduced locker rent charges across all regions and locker sizes, effective 30 days after publication on its website. Customers are allowed 12 free locker visits annually, with a Rs 100 charge for additional operations. Lockers can…

Indias trade ministry and NITI Aayog are considering easing certain tariff and non-tariff restrictions on Chinese imports to secure raw materials vital for industrial and export growth. Measures under discussion include letting anti-dumping duties lapse on…

The University of Sydney has been denied approval to expand international student enrolments for 2026 under the Albanese government’s new policy linking growth to housing and diversity goals. While retaining the largest allocation nationally, it was the only…

Google is investing $15 billion in Visakhapatnam for its largest AI hub outside the US. This project will boost the region's transformation. Google CEO Sundar Pichai also anticipates quantum computing's arrival within ten years. He believes this technology…

Gold has delivered substantial gains, soaring 67% in less than a year and showing strong CAGR over longer periods. Experts attribute this rally to robust global demand, currency weakness, inflation, and central bank diversification. While short-term volatility…

India is ramping up its production of essential rare earth minerals, as the government actively pursues trade agreements with Chile and Peru. Encouraging homegrown exploration is a priority, and innovative startups are stepping up to the plate by focusing…

Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan chief Noor Wali Mehsud appeared in a video denying reports of his death following a suspected Pakistani airstrike. This development escalates tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with Islamabad accusing Kabul of harboring…

Both men were part of the six-member Central Military Commission, China's top military command body, until Miao was removed in June. He Weidong has not been seen in public since March but an investigation was not previously made public.