Apple reports over $10 billion in sales in India for the first time
Apple has set a new high water mark in India – annual sales in the country topped $10 billion for the full fiscal year for the first time (this was for the 12-month period ending in March).
This is up from the $9 billion figure for the previous fiscal year a….
Un mosquito de la malaria 'urbanita' y resistente a insectida se expande por África
La lucha contra una de las enfermedades infecciosas más letales del mundo se enfrenta a un nuevo reto. Uno de los mosquitos portadores del parásito que causa a malaria se expande con rapidez por el continente africano y lo hace como no lo habían hecho antes o….
India proposes extension for electronics manufacturing tax breaks and loosening data center rules in new bill
India's Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, gives foreign suppliers to the country's electronics contract manufacturers a decade of extra tax certainty and removes some of the approval hurdles that had constrained foreign cloud and data-center ope….
El día que China encendió la turbina eólica marína más grande del mundo. Hasta influyó en el clima
En 2024, China logró un importante hito en energía eólica. La empresa Mingyang Smart Energy instaló la turbina eólica marina más grande del mundo, con una altura de 242 metros, aspas de miden 128 metros y una potencia de 20 MW.
De acuerdo co….
Are There Any Undiscovered Islands Left? While large, inhabitable islands are likely a thing of the past, the answer to “Are there any undiscovered islands left?” is a qualified yes: small, shifting landmasses, particularly in remote and volatile regions, lik….
Live Nation's former Asia Pacific President joins Triangle Group, following a US$15 million capital raise
Backed by US$15 million and three decades of industry expertise, Triangle Group is set to scale Asia-Pacific's live touring and festivals infrastructure, with former Live Nation Asia Pacific President Roger Field joining the founders full-time to turbocharge ….
Behind the betel nut smile: the quiet epidemic of oral cancer in Papua New Guinea
Chewing betel ‘quid’ is culturally ingrained in PNG. But it is also linked to high oral cancer rates. A new project aims to improve early detection and reporting..
Foreign borrowings hit over $6 billion in June as 140 firms tap global market
In June, external commercial borrowings and foreign currency convertible bonds amassed an impressive $6.07 billion. Prominent borrowers included Shriram Finance and Microsoft Corp India, while Air India acquired necessary funding for aircraft imports through ….
Temasek-backed Milky Mist targets $1.13 billion valuation in trimmed India IPO
Milky Mist Dairy Food has announced its IPO price band as it aims for a valuation exceeding one billion dollars. This move comes after a reduction in share volume due to pre-listing stake sales to Temasek. The funds raised will be utilized for debt repayment ….
ETMarkets NRI Talk| The question is no longer 'Why India?' but 'At what valuation?': Bhaskar Hazra
Hazra also shares his views on sector opportunities, the role of alternatives, and why financial assets are increasingly becoming a preferred avenue over direct real estate for long-term wealth creation..
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty signals a muted start; Asian shares trade lower
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Domestic equities ended marginally higher on Wednesday, with the Nifty closing flat at 24,624 as gains in metal, auto and realty stocks offset profit booking in index heavyweights..
Molbio diagnostics' Rs 940 crore initial public offering opens August 10
The initial public offering price range for Molbio Diagnostics has been established, with a target of raising ₹940 crore. Subscription will begin on August 10, featuring a combination of fresh share issuance and offer for sale. Leading this endeavor are Kotak….
ETMarkets AIF Talk| Successful private credit rests on three pillars: promoter, business and collateral: Sandeep Agarwal
In this edition of ETMarkets AIF Talk, Sandeep Agarwal, CEO & CIO of Modulus Alternatives, explains why successful private credit investing goes far beyond chasing high yields..
India, Africa powerful force for global progress: Jaishankar
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted Africa as a priority partner. He stated Africa's due place is essential for a multipolar world order. The minister expressed India's commitment to strengthening ties with the African Union. He looked ….
Short holiday, strong demand: Drive-to escapes lead Independence Day travel
Travellers are swapping fly-to vacations for road trips and staycations, with hotel chains and villa operators reporting bookings ahead of last year despite the compressed holiday calendar..
India's two-wheeler makers restructure, gear up for EV and premium shift
Top two-wheeler makers such as Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor are undertaking several measures, including integrating their EV businesses with core two-wheeler operations, creating dedicated leadership roles for high-growth segments and rolling out e….
Government hits out at Pakistan’s malicious propaganda against India
In a strong rebuttal, India rejected Pakistan's Youm-e-Istehsal, deeming it as propaganda intended to obscure its own human rights abuses and terrorism connections. The Indian government asserted that the constitutional changes in Jammu and Kashmir fall withi….
India Business News: MUMBAI: Faced with teething troubles with the Closing Auction Session (CAS), officials at markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday interacted with represen..
Cabinet secretary and home secretary get one-year extensions
India News: NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday gave a one-year extension in service to cabinet secretary TV Somanathan and home secretary Govind Mohan. This i..
India Business News: MUMBAI: HDFC Bank’s newly appointed chairman Rajiv Kumar said the lender’s corporate governance remains fundamentally uncompromised, while asserting t..
India Business News: MUMBAI: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra said consumers already bear the cost of UPI transactions through the broader economy even if merchant fees are no..
RBI proposes uniform interest rate norms for banks, NBFCs
India Business News: MUMBAI: RBI’s move to harmonise interest rate frameworks across regulated entities is likely to standardise loan pricing and improve monetary transmis..
Inside India newsletter: What's behind India’s rush to sell shares in state-owned firms
Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore.
Welcome to the latest edition of "Inside India" — your one-stop destination for stories and developments from the world's fastest-growing large economy.
The Indian government has been rushing to se….
Airtel Money eyes London listing this year, telco gets ARPU boost
India Business News: NEW DELHI: Airtel Money is preparing for a London listing in the second half of 2026, Bharti Airtel executive VC Gopal Vittal said on Wednesday. Airte..
Government orders blocking of 7,393 links involved in film pirac
The government has directed online intermediaries to block 7,393 links involved in film piracy. This action includes the blocking of 4,996 Telegram channels and 1,263 websites. The information and broadcasting ministry disclosed this directive to the Lok Sabh….
Gurgaon Weather Today: Yellow alert in Gurugram as IMD forecasts heavy rain
Gurgaon is under a yellow alert today as moderate to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected to hit the area. Following previous widespread showers that led to traffic disruptions and significant waterlogging in Delhi and NCR, residents should brace for….
Jaykishan Parwani’s cricket career and coaching impact in the United States
Cricket is an international competitive sport that is growing in popularity around the globe. In the United States, both major and minor cricket leagues are attracting more attention and investment, spurring their growth. As the sport expands, figures with ex….
What it was like to retrace Marco Polo's journey along the Silk Road
After following Marco Polo’s journey through Iran and much of Afghanistan, National Geographic rode 2,600 miles from the wastes of China's Xinjiang region to modern-day Beijing in search of evidence of the Venetian merchant’s travels..
CJP's Ashutosh Ranka says will unveil 'big announcement' today
The Cockroach Janta Party will announce its future strategy on Thursday. This announcement follows a two-day strategy meeting in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The group will function as a pressure group for institutional accountability and neutrality. Discuss….
‘Paga lo que puedas, come lo que quieras’: Fecha, restaurantes y dinámica del evento para echar un buen taco
Paga lo que puedas, come lo que quieras te invita a echar taco sabroso en restaurantes gourmet. Aquí encontrarás la lista completa por estado y los países que forman parte de la iniciativa..
NIIF’s India-Japan Fund gears up for faster climate bets in next 18-24 months
The National Infrastructure Investment Fund (NIIF) is a government-anchored infrastructure investment platform that manages about $5 billion in capital commitments across four funds, investing in infrastructure assets and related sectors..
Addressing concerns that airport owners could favour their own airlines, Dube said the responsibility lies with regulators to establish and enforce appropriate safeguards..
Rupees 10 and 20 polymer notes to be in circulation by early FY28
India Business News: MUMBAI: Polymer banknotes are likely to enter circulation at the beginning of FY28, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra said, as the central bank prepares to..
Repo rate unchanged, RBI sees higher growth, lower inflation
India Business News: MUMBAI: RBI raised its growth projections and lowered inflation estimates while the monetary policy committee voted unanimously to keep the repo rate ..
Tata Sons continues to be in upper layer, RBI indicates
India Business News: MUMBAI: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra indicated that Tata Sons continues to be on the list of upper layer NBFCs, even as the central bank is yet to rel..
RBI holds repo rate at 5.25%, raises FY27 growth forecast, cuts inflation outlook
The RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% for the fourth straight policy review, retained its neutral stance, raised its FY27 growth forecast to 6.7%, and lowered the inflation projection to 5%. It also announced revised loan pricing norms, plans to resum….
Impact of MDR’s return; KKR veterans to anchor new fund
Happy Thursday! Competition in the payments space may change with merchant fees on UPI potentially making a comeback. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch..
Billionaire Anil Agarwal’s Vedanta unit seeks mega $1.4 billion loan after business split
Vedanta Aluminium Metal Ltd. is raising 135 billion rupees from three major banks. Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank are providing the substantial loan. This marks the first major local-currency borrowing after the conglomerate's recent split. Proceeds wil….
Vedanta Aluminium seeks ₹13,500 crore bank loan after group demerger
Axis Bank, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank are said to back the firm with a long-term rupee loan to refinance existing debt following the group’s restructuring..
Rupee gains 26 paise to close at 95.11 against the US dollar
The Indian rupee gained twenty-six paise on Wednesday, ending the session at ninety-five point eleven per dollar. This positive movement was aided by a decrease in oil prices. In addition, the Reserve Bank of India opted to keep its key interest rates unchang….
Pre-market action: Here's the trade setup for today's session
Domestic equities experienced a slight uptick, with the Nifty finishing virtually unchanged despite gains across various sectors. Analysts predict a positive outlook for Indian equities moving forward. Lower Brent crude prices are favorable for inflation expe….
Govt mobilises Rs 31,552 crore via LIC offer for sale
The government successfully raised ₹31,552 crore through the Life Insurance Corp of India Offer for Sale. This significant mobilization increased the public ownership of LIC to ten percent ahead of schedule. The issue saw strong participation from both retail….
Stocks in news: PB Fintech, LIC, Trent, Ola Electric, and Cipla
In a day of mixed economic signals, Indian markets displayed notable volatility before settling at a flat close. PB Fintech enjoyed a substantial rise in profits thanks to robust growth in insurance premiums. ONGC is also gearing up to ink deals with Venezuel….
MV Electrosystems shares to list today: GMP indicates 26% upside on debut
The IPO, which remained open for subscription from July 30 to August 3, witnessed an overwhelming response across investor categories. The issue was subscribed 188.85 times overall, reflecting robust demand..
CAS sparks trader backlash as losses mount, Sebi holds firm
Concerns are mounting among traders regarding the recent shift to a closing auction system, which has led to significant price volatility. Numerous market participants have reported unexpected losses, prompting authorities to engage with brokers to explore th….
Bangladesh accuses Sheikh Hasina of ‘venomous vitriol’ after New Delhi media address
Bangladesh's foreign ministry expressed outrage over Sheikh Hasina's media interaction in New Delhi. The ministry stated this event was an affront to Bangladesh's sovereignty and national dignity. Dhaka deeply regrets India permitted this public event despi….
KKR to acquire Medicover India in $1.5 billion deal
The transaction includes a sale of 100% stake by existing shareholders, as well as a commitment to deploy fresh capital to fund its growth and repay debt. In all, KKR will be spending Rs 13,000-14,000 crore, around quarter of which (Rs 3,000-4,000 crore) will….
Stocks to watch: Oil India, Infosys, NBCC, Zee, Cohance Life, Gland Pharma, Neuland Lab, Monarch Surveyors, RMC Switchgears
Key developments include Infosys partnering with Metsä Group for IT modernisation, Cohance Lifesciences under USFDA scrutiny, and Gland Pharma teaming up with Neuland Labs to boost sterile API production..
Thanedar Falls to Socialist, Cutting Indian-American Congress to Four
Indian-American Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI) lost his Democrat primary Tuesday to a Democratic Socialist, a defeat that leaves the ethnic Indian bloc in Congress down two seats in a single cycle.
The post Thanedar Falls to Socialist, Cutting Indian-American Cong….
धर्मसंकट में बीजेपी! FCRA के लिए परिसीमन बिल को रिस्क में डालेगी?
संसद में FCRA संशोधन बिल और परिसीमन विधेयक की सियासत एक-दूसरे से उलझती दिख रही है. कई विपक्षी दल परिसीमन पर सरकार से बातचीत के लिए तैयार हैं, लेकिन FCRA बिल के मौजूदा स्वरूप का विरोध कर रहे हैं. ऐसे में सरकार के लिए दोनों विधेयकों पर समर्थन जुटाना आसान नहीं ह….
Stocks to Watch: Sensex की एक्सपायरी; दो लिस्टिंग और PB Fintech-Biocon समेत इन स्टॉक्स पर रहेगा फोकस
Stocks to Watch: एशियाई बाजारों से मिले-जुले रुझानों के बीच गिफ्ट निफ्टी से आज घरेलू मार्केट में ग्रीन शुरुआत के संकेत मिल रहे हैं। गिफ्ट निफ्टी फिलहाल 52.00 प्वाइंट्स यानी 0.21% की बढ़त के साथ 24,686.50 पर है। चूंकि आज सेंसेक्स की वीकली एक्सपायरी है तो मार्क….
बांग्लादेशी क्रिकेटर शाकिब अल हसन के घर पर पेट्रोल बम से हमला, शेख हसीना की प्रेस कॉन्फ्रेंस में हुए थे शामिल
Attack on Shakib Al Hasan house: बांग्लादेश के मगुरा जिले में बुधवार (5 जुलाई) रात बांग्लादेश के पूर्व कप्तान और अवामी लीग के पूर्व सांसद शाकिब अल हसन के घर पर पेट्रोल बम से हमला हुआ। हसन के मगुरा स्थित घर पर कुछ लोगों ने कथित तौर पर अचानक से हमला कर दिया। इस….
Ousted Bangladeshi leader vows to return from exile despite facing a death sentence - NPR
Ousted Bangladeshi leader vows to return from exile despite facing a death sentenceNPR India says it is not involved with Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina's virtual addressReuters Ex-leader Hasina gambles on return to Bangladesh despite death penaltyBBC Ex-PM Sheikh H….
