West Bengal's new BJP government presents its maiden budget on 22 June with a rare chance to reverse decades of economic decline driven by capital flight, fiscal stress and weak investor confidence. .
NSE IPO Bonanza: PSU banks, insurers and early investors eye huge gains
Dozens of investors, including public sector banks and insurers, are poised for substantial gains from the upcoming National Stock Exchange IPO. SBI alone expects to rake in over ₹5,000 crore. Other funds and institutions, with stakes dating back to the 90s, ….
Pre-market action: Here's the trade setup for today's session
Indian markets showed strength on Thursday, with the Nifty gaining 82 points. Investor sentiment was boosted by falling crude oil prices and a stable rupee. Optimism about a potential US-Iran agreement also supported the market. Indian equities are expected t….
The Indian rupee strengthened for the fifth consecutive session, closing at 94.33 against the dollar. This gain to a six-week high was supported by Brent crude oil prices falling below $78 per barrel and the unwinding of long dollar positions. The Reserve Ban….
Tokenised gold: A new way to invest in gold or a risky bet? What Indian investors need to know before investing
Tokenised gold is emerging as a new investment option in India. It uses blockchain to represent physical gold digitally. Investors can trade tokens easily, even in small amounts. However, this new product lacks regulation and faces high taxes. Experts advise ….
Centre to raise ₹13,000 cr via OFS in three state-run banks
The government plans to raise around ₹13,000 crore through an offer for sale in Punjab & Sind Bank, UCO Bank and Indian Overseas Bank to meet the minimum public shareholding norms prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India.
Telegram ban in India sparks a rush to VPNs, rival apps
As India cut off access to messaging app Telegram for a week over concerns about exam-related fraud, users turned to virtual private networks (VPNs) and alternative messaging apps in unusually large numbers.
App intelligence firm Appfigures told TechCrunch th….
India Business News: MUMBAI: State Bank of India's central board on Thursday approved a plan to raise up to Rs 60,000 crore during FY27 through a mix of debt instruments, ..
India's def company SMPP joins hands with European firm KNDS to make next-gen loitering munitions in India
Indian defence firm SMPP has partnered with European company KNDS to manufacture advanced loitering munitions and ISTAR drones in India. This collaboration, aligned with the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, will equip the Indian Army with precise 'search-and-destro….
Maa Hai Na Producer Preeti Simoes calls Tanya Mittal 'misunderstood'; says, 'She is a very intelligent girl with many facets to her personality'
In an exciting new venture, producer Preeti Simoes launches 'Maa Hai Na,' a heartwarming family show dedicated to the beautiful ties between celebrity mothers and their children. Simoes emphasizes that this series provides a safe haven for Tanya Mittal to sho….
Blue Sapphire promoter taps 360 ONE for private credit to buy out PE investors in AIMS
360 ONE-backed funding of ₹415 crore helped Pandey family consolidate full ownership of Delhi-NCR hospital chain amid rising promoter-led buyouts in private credit market..
HealthQuad looking at deeper opportunities in new age healthcare with its Fund III
The early growth investor sees a wider and deeper opportunity across new age healthcare models, as demand and the pipeline of entrepreneurs building stronger, lasting businesses continues to grow.
OnePlus 15s: Global launch plans appear uncertain in new leak
The OnePlus 15T launched in China earlier this year. It was expected to arrive internationally as the OnePlus 15s. However, the device has yet to receive an official global launch announcement, and a new leak points to uncertainty around its release plans..
‘India to be among our top 5 markets’, says Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim
Emirates NBD's significant acquisition of a 60% stake in RBL Bank for Rs 26,015 crore signifies a strategic shift in India-UAE economic ties, moving beyond trade to capital and control. This move positions India as a core growth market for the Dubai-based len….
Meta in India doing what others can’t: Infrastructure head Santosh Janardhan
Meta Platforms is set to build significant AI data centre capacity in India. The company is already working on a large data centre in Jamnagar with Reliance Industries. Meta's Bengaluru engineering hub plays a crucial role in developing proprietary silicon, s….
Delhi High Court questioned the government's ban on Telegram for 150 million users ahead of the NEET re-examination. The court asked if restricting rights of many is justified to protect others. The government cited Telegram's architecture and bot system as r….
HealthQuad raises Rs 550 crore, eyes Rs 1,700 crore fund
HealthQuad has secured Rs 550 crore for its third fund. The venture capital firm aims to raise Rs 1,700 crore to back early-growth companies in healthtech, medtech, and biopharma technology. This new fund will focus on innovative healthcare delivery models. H….
Foreign whisky sales slow for second straight year as post-pandemic boom fades
Growth in imported whisky sales slowed for a second consecutive year in 2025 across Scotch, Irish, Japanese and American categories, reflecting a broader moderation in discretionary spending after the premium spirits boom that followed the pandemic, according….
Trump’s copper tariff decision hangs over global metal market
The global copper market is on edge as President Trump weighs imposing tariffs on refined copper imports. A decision, expected soon, could significantly alter trade flows and prices. Traders are anticipating the outcome, with potential scenarios ranging from ….
Sebi proposes to rework margin trading rules to contain risks
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed significant changes to its margin trading facility (MTF) framework. These include increasing net-worth requirements for brokers and expanding funding sources to enhance risk controls. The regulato….
Doraemon to make big-screen debut in India on Oct 2 with underwater adventure film
The film will be brought to Indian audiences by TV Asahi and PVR INOX Pictures and will release in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Based on the original manga by Fujiko F. Fujio, the movie follows Doraemon, Nobita and their friends on an underwater adventure centred….
Raj Arjun sends warm birthday wishes to his "prayer, whole daughter" daughter Sara Arjun
Raj Arjun described Sara as more than just a daughter, calling her "a prayer, a comfort, and an entire sky" who brought light and meaning to his life..
Karan Johar declares Alia Bhatt, Sharvari's 'Alpha' "blockbuster", says "This rock and roll actioner screams GIRLPOWER"
Karan reshared the trailer of 'Alpha' and hailed the power-packed performances by the leading ladies, along with their co-stars Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol..
