Relief rally lifts Sensex, Nifty on hopes of de-escalation in Iran-Israel war
Indian stocks experienced a significant rebound on Thursday, mirroring gains across Asian markets. This relief rally, driven by hopes of de-escalating geopolitical tensions and oversold technical conditions, saw the Nifty and Sensex close higher. While the ma….
Shashi Tharoor writes: Our stakes are high in West Asia. Delhi must call for diplomacy, de-escalation
Uncomfortable questions persist about the strategic logic of unleashing war. Was this gamble for regime change inspired by a desire to create a unipolar West Asia, integrating currently-sanctioned Iranian oil into world markets under a more friendly governmen….
A preprocessing-enhanced stacking classifier for generalized cardiovascular disease detection across diverse datasets
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain a major global health challenge, requiring early-detection models that are both accurate and generalizable across diverse data settings. This study introduces a preprocessing-enhanced stacking ensemble for binary CVD pred….
Seed quality and nutritional composition of conventional and zinc biofortified wheat under hermetic and conventional storage techniques
Scientific Reports - Seed quality and nutritional composition of conventional and zinc biofortified wheat under hermetic and conventional storage techniques.
On day Tucker viciously targeted the religious Jewish group Chabad, Trump declares: "Tucker has lost his way”
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India: Brain Gains And Growing Pains With Šumit Ganguly
Two decades before the centenary of its independence, India faces a pivotal question: can it sustain economic growth, technological innovation, and strategic autonomy while navigating geopolitical tensions and domestic challenges?.
Analysts see 25–41% upside in Jain Resource, Granules & Shadowfax
Analysts have initiated coverage on Jain Resource Recycling, Granules India, and Shadowfax Technologies with buy ratings, anticipating returns of 25% to 41%. These companies are poised for growth due to favorable market conditions and strategic positioning wi….
Rising prices to hit profit margins of OMCs, pump up upstream companies
Rising crude oil prices are expected to significantly impact the March-quarter profits of oil marketing companies, compressing refining margins and widening LPG under-recoveries. While upstream companies like ONGC and Oil India stand to benefit from higher cr….
RBI bond buys help steady yields, offset liquidity drain
The Reserve Bank of India has increased its intervention in the government securities market, purchasing bonds to counteract liquidity drained by foreign exchange market actions. This move aims to maintain transmission momentum and stabilize yields amidst geo….
Debt by a thousand cuts: How silent EMIs are killing your financial freedom
Beyond major loans, a growing web of small, automated, and often overlooked recurring expenses is quietly eroding the savings and financial flexibility of Indian households..
India may prioritize gas supply to CGD after Qatar disruption
According to officials, if such a move is implemented, gas allocation for CGD networks—which involve piped cooking gas for households and compressed natural gas for transport—may be increased, with supplies diverted from non-priority sectors such as industrie….
Quick money transfer to Dubai? Central banks are stepping in to help
The e-Rupee link with the UAE will make money transfers a breeze between the two countries. UAE, home to the emirates of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, accounts for 19.2% of remittances into the world’s fourth-largest economy. The CBDC link will bring the two ….
Telcos, tech firms clash over India's enterprise internet
Trai is reviewing decade-old price caps on business internet lines, pitting telecom giants against tech firms over market fairness and transparency. The outcome could change how enterprise connectivity is priced and accessed nationwide..
West Asia war, rising global yields stall India Inc’s overseas fundraising plans
India Inc's overseas fundraising plans are stalled due to the West Asian conflict, causing global yields to rise. Lenders and companies are awaiting geopolitical clarity, as bond and loan rates have increased. This situation makes companies with significant….
Oil on boil: Consumer companies feel strain, price rise looms
India Business News: MUMBAI: The spectre of price hikes is looming for consumers as rising oil prices on the back of escalating West Asia conflict risks inflating input co..
STs following Hindu customs can't be excluded from Hindu marriage law: High court
Scheduled Tribe members adhering to Hindu customs are not barred from the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Chhattisgarh High Court ruled. The court set aside a family court's rejection of a mutual divorce petition, stating that those who voluntarily follow Hindu rit….
The Indian rupee strengthened significantly, closing at 91.60/$1, up from 92.15/$1, due to substantial interventions by the Reserve Bank of India. Despite higher oil prices and a risk-off sentiment, the RBI's actions prevented the rupee from weakening further….
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda share reception montage; Says, 'These past two weeks have been joyous'
On March 4th, the newlyweds Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda marked their love story with an extravagant reception in Hyderabad. Accompanied by a heartfelt video montage, they expressed their heartfelt gratitude for all the love and support from fans a….
Rural e-commerce startup Rozana raises ₹290 crore led by Bertelsmann India
Rural e-commerce startup Rozana has raised ₹290 crore in a Series B round led by Bertelsmann India Investments as it scales storefronts, expands categories and deepens presence across Uttar Pradesh and Haryana..
Drugmakers step up obesity awareness as weight-loss drug race heats up
India has 254 million obese people and over 100 million with diabetes, according to a Lancet study from 2023. Plus, 351 million people suffer from abdominal obesity, while 136 million people are pre-diabetic, making the addressable market massive for th….
Sensex recovers 900 points on improving geopolitical cues
India Business News: MUMBAI: Sensex reversed its falling trend on Thursday and regained part of the 2,300-point fall recorded in the two previous sessions since the war st..
Reports on US using Indian ports in Iran war fake: MEA
India has vehemently denied allegations that its ports are being utilized by the US Navy for strikes against Iran. The External Affairs Ministry termed these claims "baseless and fabricated" following a former US colonel's interview. This rebuttal comes amid ….
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Alexander Armstrong embarks on an epic journey across India to explore how a nation that gained independence 77 years ago is now a rising global superpower. With the world's largest population – 1.4 billion and counting - what do India's history, traditions, ….
ETtech In-depth: Banned in India, but it’s business as usual for offshore real money gaming firms
An ET investigation found accessing betting websites to be child’s play, without even the need of a VPN. But getting money out of them isn’t quite as easy. The sites provide Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, and Bengali interfaces, signalling a clear focus on users from….
Rural commerce startup Rozana, which has built an omnichannel retail network spanning 21,000 villages in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, has raised $30 million (Rs 275 crore) in a new funding round led by existing investors Bertelsmann India Investments, and Fires….
Practo founder's health startup Cent raises funding from OneFlow, South Park Commons
Healthtech startup Cent, founded by Practo founder Shashank ND along with Arpit Garg (formerly at Lenskart) and Anshul Khandelwal (ex-Ola Electric), has raised an undisclosed sum from OneFlow Holdings, the family office of Shashank ND, and venture firm South ….
US grants 30-day waiver to India for buying Russian oil stuck at sea amid Middle East war
India is purchasing millions of barrels of Russian crude oil due to a supply crunch caused by the Middle East conflict. The U.S. Treasury issued a 30-day waiver allowing these purchases of oil stranded at sea, a temporary measure to keep global markets flowin….
West Asia war, rising global yields stall India Inc’s overseas fundraising plans
India Inc's overseas fundraising plans are stalled due to the West Asian conflict, causing global yields to rise. Lenders and companies are awaiting geopolitical clarity, as bond and loan rates have increased. This situation makes companies with significant….
Qatar plant spillover: Urea producers may face up to 40% LNG supply cuts
India faces significant cuts in liquefied natural gas supply to urea producers. This disruption, stemming from West Asia conflict impacting imports from Qatar, threatens fertilizer availability. Production losses loom ahead of the crucial kharif planting seas….
Metal shares surge as West Asia conflict fuels global aluminium price spike
Indian metal stocks saw a significant rise today. Aluminium manufacturers led the gains. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the West Asia conflict is impacting supply chains. This is expected to push up metal prices. National Aluminium Co, Hindalco, a….
How Quickly Can Qatar Restart the World’s Largest LNG Export Hub?
QatarEnergy declared force majeure on liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports on Wednesday, following disruptions at its Ras Laffan industrial city facilities caused by the Middle East conflict. This legal declaration effectively releases the state-owned company….
Visitors at Iranian Embassy mourn Ayatollah Ali Khamenei | He will guide us always: In pages of Condolence Book, expressions of pain and loss
Among those who came to pay their respects on Thursday was Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri who signed the Condolence Book on behalf of the Government of India..
84 lakh applications for Rs 1,500 a month: On SIR sidelines, another rush in Bengal
As per estimates by the non-profit Population Foundation of India for 2021, West Bengal has around 3.46 crore people in the 21-40 bracket. In other words, almost 1 in 4 people between these ages registered for the Bengal government scheme..
Militant nexus could disrupt Assam polls, warns Northeast security think tank
With Assam heading towards crucial Assembly elections, a Guwahati-based security think tank has raised concerns over a possible cross-border militant nexus that, it claims, could attempt to disturb the electoral process. The Centre for Northeast India Securit….
India’s first riverine lighthouses to rise on Brahmaputra as Sonowal launches Rs 84 crore project
In a move that could reshape inland navigation in the Northeast, India on Thursday laid the foundation for its first-ever riverine lighthouses along the Brahmaputra, signalling a new chapter for the country’s waterways. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and W….
