India, the world's most populous democracy, is pushing hard to expand transport and power infrastructure to support manufacturing and technology growth. However, EY said unclear demand definitions, poor contractor management, and regulatory differences often ….
Mint Quick Edit | What’s in a username? Ask WhatsApp, which plans to roll out a new security assurer
The messaging platform’s move to mask phone numbers is welcome from a safety perspective. Could WhatsApp, marketed by Meta in India as a privacy assurer, do away with numbers altogether?.
VB-G RAM G: India should aim to universalize its job guarantee scheme instead of limiting it
What began as MGNREGA has morphed into the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission. The new scheme seems to dilute the core promise of this fallback option for job seekers. But its value as a safety net endures and it’s time to consider urban ….
Durham weather forecast for England vs India: Chances of rain, average temperatures for 1st T20I
Get the latest Durham weather forecast for the 1st T20I between England and India at Chester-le-Street, including rain probability and average temperatures..
Global funds revisit Indian stocks as oil, rupee risks recede
Global fund managers are reconsidering their exit from Indian stocks as falling oil prices and rupee stabilization ease key investment concerns. Daily foreign selling has slowed, and inflows into India-focused ETFs have turned positive. While some see India a….
Stocks in news: Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tata Motors, HDFC Bank, IndiGo, Coal India
Indian markets experienced a volatile yet narrow trading range, concluding marginally lower as consolidation persists. Analysts await a decisive breakout above 24,200. Key stocks like Tata Motors, HDFC Bank, IndiGo, Coal India, and Kotak Mahindra Bank are in ….
Unfair appraisal? 5 tests courts use to detect bias against employees
Suspect unfair appraisal in the private sector? Indian courts examine five key tests to detect bias. They first establish a comparable employee, then identify the grounds for discrimination, often focusing on protected characteristics. Employers must provide ….
SBI employee gets relief in harassment case as Bombay HC rules shared auto commute falls outside POSH law’s workplace definition
The Bombay High Court has overturned disciplinary action against an SBI employee, ruling that a shared auto-rickshaw is not a 'workplace' under the POSH Act. The employee faced harassment charges after an incident during his commute. The court emphasized that….
8th Pay Commission FAQs: 10 key facts for central government employees in July 2026
Big changes are ahead as the 8th Pay Commission enters key discussions in July 2026, covering salary revision, fitment factor and pension updates for central government employees and pensioners. Here are some FAQs and the latest developments..
State-run banks lag private lenders in deposit growth, government analysis shows
India’s dozen public sector banks continued to lag private lenders in average deposit growth in FY26, a government analysis shows. Public sector banks, however, had a marginally stronger low-cost deposit base that helps lenders lower their cost of funds, boos….
Brookfield sees big opportunity in powering India data centers
Brookfield Asset Management Inc. says data centers in India represent a big opportunity for its renewables business, even as some investors worry the country lacks clear artificial intelligence-focused investment options..
Bank of Baroda partners Mizuho bank for M&A financing
India Business News: MUMBAI: Bank of Baroda and Mizuho Bank have entered a strategic partnership to jointly pursue M&A financing, structured lending, and cross-border ..
War-driven commodity inflation will take time to settle, says HUL’s Nitin Paranjpe
India Business News: MUMBAI: Commodity inflation driven by the West Asia war has been ‘significant’ in the June quarter and it will take a while for things to come to norm..
Reorient agriculture pricing policies, rain deficit a concern: Finance ministry
India Business News: MUMBAI: Amid a prediction of below normal monsoon season, which has resulted in 22% decline in total area sown under kharif crop in June, finance mini..
Gold loans swell 105%, services pip personal loan growth
India Business News: MUMBAI: :Gold loans continued to expand at a triple-digit pace in the 12 months up to May 2026, even as housing loan growth slowed to 10.9%, pulling o..
Del Monte Pacific Ltd (FRA:X0T) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth Amidst ..
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- Fourth Quarter Sales: $213.7 million, up 11%.
- Fourth Quarter Net Profit: $10.1 million, excluding US write-down and India share swap gain.
- Full Year Revenue: $896 million, a 13.5% increase year-over-year.
- D….
Why Asia still struggles to create its own mega-IPOs like SpaceX
Asia has no shortage of entrepreneurs, engineers or giant domestic markets. Yet when it comes to producing the kind of blockbuster listings seen in the U.S., the region continues to lag.
The challenge is not a lack of technological capability. Across China, I….
IMD Weather Update: Yellow alert in Delhi-NCR as monsoon advances; thunderstorms alert in UP, Bihar, Rajasthan and other states
Delhi-NCR anticipates relief from heat with forecasts of light rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds as the southwest monsoon advances. Several northern states, including Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh, are on alert for heavy rainfall and lightning. Tempe….
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is proposing significant governance changes for alternative investment funds. The regulator aims to standardize investor consent, enhance oversight of conflict-of-interest deals, and introduce a uniform 75% approv….
Initta Technology Showcases Edge AI Hardware at NRF APAC 2026 in Singapore
SINGAPORE, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From June 2 to 4, Initta Technology, a Chinese smart retail enterprise, showcased its full-stack intelligent retail solutions at NRF APAC 2026, the annual premier event for the Asia-Pacific retail industry, held at….
Why Singapore's 100x100 wants to back India's climate founders
Singapore's 100X100 is scaling up its India climate investments via a new $150 million fund, betting on the country's emissions profile and deep founder pool even as broader investor interest in the sector cools. The venture builder plans to back 40-50 startu….
Indus Waters Treaty remains 'valid, binding and operative': Pakistan Deputy PM Dar
Pakistan vehemently rejects India's revocation of the Indus Waters Treaty, asserting its continued validity and binding nature. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar emphasized the treaty's role in regional peace, warning of severe consequences if Pakistan is depri….
Why Trump's tariffs had plenty of bark, but limited bite
Donald Trump's tariffs, once feared to cripple markets, have had a surprisingly muted impact, with actual levies lower than headline rates. While consumers bore the brunt, leading to inflation, the economic hit appears statistically insignificant in the short….
The feature, expected to roll out later this year, will allow users to connect using usernames instead of sharing their phone numbers. While experts say this reduces exposure of personal phone numbers and lowers risks such as SIM-swapping and contact scraping….
VC fundraising hits wall; WhatsApp’s new privacy headache
Indian VC firms are facing their hardest fundraising year in a decade as LPs tighten filters and demand cash returns. This and more in today's Morning Dispatch..
Orchestration layer is new battleground for Indian AI talent
Recruiters told ET that hiring for standalone prompt engineering roles has plateaued as companies increasingly seek engineers who can build and orchestrate agentic or autonomous AI systems, signalling one of the fastest shifts yet in the country’s AI talent….
German engine maker Everllence SE in talks for Indian manufacturing of two-stroke engines for ships
German marine engine giant Everllence SE is eyeing India for local manufacturing of its two-stroke engines for large commercial ships through licensing agreements. The company is also exploring setting up its own production facility for its high-speed, four-….
JSW taps KKR to drive in MG Motors JV with $400 mn investment
A combination of primary infusion and secondary share sale is planned as valuation doubles to $3 billion in 3 years. Sajjan Jindal led group is set to emerge as the single largest shareholder in the country's 3rd largest EV passenger car maker..
Kotak to buy Deutsche's India retail, wealth business
Kotak Mahindra Bank is set to acquire Deutsche Bank's retail, private banking, and wealth management operations in India. This significant deal, involving approximately ₹29,000 crore in loans and ₹16,000 crore in deposits, will bring around 150,000 new custom….
JSW taps KKR to drive in MG Motors JV with $400 mn investment
A combination of primary infusion and secondary share sale is planned as valuation doubles to $3 billion in 3 years. Sajjan Jindal led group is set to emerge as the single largest shareholder in the country's 3rd largest EV passenger car maker..
Why Asia still struggles to create its own mega-IPOs like SpaceX
Asia has no shortage of entrepreneurs, engineers or giant domestic markets. Yet when it comes to producing the kind of blockbuster listings seen in the U.S., the region continues to lag..
N Chandrasekaran's seat on Tata Sons board up for reset in August
Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran's board reappointment is scheduled for the August 18 AGM, a crucial vote amid ongoing stakeholder tensions. His chairmanship hinges on retaining this directorship. While director renominations are usually routine, this year….
Feature: When African States Walk Away From The ICC, Victims Pay The Highest Price
The formal request by Niger’s military government to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) this month should prompt sober reflection — what happens to victims of atrocities in Niger, and indeed across ICC member states, when governments abandon….
Aamir Khan to Celebrate 25 Years of ‘Lagaan’ at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Curtain Raiser (EXCLUSIVE)
Actor and producer Aamir Khan will attend a special Melbourne screening of “Lagaan” on July 9 to mark the film’s 25th anniversary, kicking off the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne’s (IFFM) 17th edition a month ahead of the festival’s main dates. The 17th edi….
