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EAM heads to UK, Ukraine on agenda

DAYS AFTER UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted an emergency meeting of European leaders in support of Ukraine and its President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — after the latter's public showdown with US President Donald Trump and Vice-President J D Vance at the White House — external affairs minister S Jaishankar is headed to London to meet the British government's leadership, including Foreign Secretary David Lammy.

MF access made easy

There is no reason why smaller investors should not get a shot at long-term wealth creation

Jindal Power to Acquire Bhadreshwar Vidyut for ₹500 Crore

JINDAL POWER LIMITED is set to acquire Bhadreshwar Vidyut for nearly ₹500 crore as the lenders of the Gujarat-based thermal power producer have approved its bid.

Banks shed bulk deposits for healthy net interest margins

BANKS ARE SHEDDING costly bulk deposits to protect their net interest margins (NIMs) ahead of expected interest rate cuts.

Registration of new investors falls 13% on month in Jan

THE RISING UNCERTAINTY in the market curtailed new investor registrations in January, as they fell 13% month-on-month to 1.65 million, from 1.89 million in December 2024, the latest Market Pulse report of the NSE has revealed.

Crompton's strong focus on premiumisation in fans

As a true market leader, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals is aggressively driving premiumisation in its fan portfolio.

India's GDP to Grow at 6.5% in FY26: Crisil

INDIA'S ECONOMIC GROWTH is likely to be steady at 6.5% in FY26, with expectations of a normal monsoon, softer commodity prices, and recovery in private consumption, Crisil said in a report on Monday.

Big infra push to upgrade Uttarakhand's road network

The central government will invest Rs 2 lakh crore in road infrastructure in Uttarakhand, with the aim of soon making the roads here world class.

Airports to get international status

CM Dhami also unveiled plans for a new township near Dehradun

RBI's record forward dollar position undermines forex reserves comfort

Future Tense

Trump's tariff to hit Canada, Mexico today

PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP is on the verge of slapping new tariffs on Canada and Mexico while doubling a levy on China, moves that would dramatically expand his push to revive domestic manufacturing, tap new revenues and rebalance ties with the biggest US trading partners.

India look to turn the tide against Australia

HISTORY WEIGHS HEAVILY against them but India would rely on a potent spin battery and familiarity with the conditions to break the knockout jinx against an undermanned Australia when the two formidable cricket forces clash in the Champions Trophy semifinal on Tuesday.

India Mobile Congress to be held from Oct 8-11

THE NINTH EDITION of the India Mobile Congress (IMC), Asia's largest digital technology forum, is set to take place in New Delhi from October 8-11, communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has said.

RBI DG: Having empathy for distressed small biz important

Reserve Bank of India deputy governor Swaminathan J on Monday said that showing empathy towards distressed borrowers from small businesses is important for lenders.

Ola Set To Lay Off 1K Staffers

Its share of the electric two-wheeler market more than halved from 52% in April 2024 to 19% by December 2024.

Adani Green Energy raises $1.06 bn for debt refinance

ADANI GREEN ENERGY (AGEL) on Monday said it has refinanced its maiden construction facility, with outstanding of $1.06 billion taken in 2021, to develop a solar-wind hybrid renewable cluster in Rajasthan.

Manufacturing activity falls to 14-month low in Feb

THE COUNTRY'S MANUFACTURING activity fell to a 14-month low in February, primarily due to output growth moderating to the weakest level since December 2023.

RIL unit risks being fined up to ₹125 cr

TO CUT ON IMPORTS

Social media: SC cautions against censorship

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to formulate a mechanism to regulate social media content, but cautioned against censorship.

ServiceNow set to unveil AI workflow suite

SOFTWARE-AS-A-SERVICE company ServiceNow is set to launch a suite of AI-powered products this month, aimed at enhancing workflow automation and efficiency across enterprises.

China Eyeing US Farm Exports

CHINESE MANUFACTURERS REPORTED an uptick in orders in February as importers rushed to beat higher US tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, as a Chinese state media report said that Beijing was considering ways to retaliate.

BCG and Accenture lead hiring at IIM-C

THE CONSULTING SECTOR emerged as the top recruiter with 201 offers — nearly 37% of the total — at the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, as the premier business school achieved 100% placements for its flagship MBA programme of 2025, which concluded on Monday.

Fronx packs a Punch, emerges as largest selling car in Feb

THE FRONX is the new Punch – this compact SUV by Maruti Suzuki has emerged as the largest selling car of February, having sold 21,461 units, and was the only car to have crossed the 20,000-mark.

Bihar govt presents ₹3.17-lakh-cr budget

WITH BIHAR ELECTIONS scheduled later this year, the Nitish Kumar government on Monday presented a comprehensive budget of ₹3.17 lakh-crore, unveiling key initiatives focused on women's empowerment, farmer support, infrastructure development and prioritising student welfare.

Tata Capital seeks ₹11-bn IPO valuation

THE TATA GROUP is seeking a valuation of as much as $11 billion for its financial services unit in what could be India's biggest initial public offering (IPO) this year, according to people familiar with the development.

Uber piloting 'For Teens' in 3 cities

RIDE-HAILING PLATFORM Uber is piloting its \"Uber for Teens\" service in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, FE has learnt.

End of war very, very far away

FRANCE AND BRITAIN are proposing a partial one-month truce between Russia and Ukraine that would cover air, sea and energy infrastructure attacks but not include ground fighting, French President Emmanuel Macron and his foreign minister said.

Omnivore backs agri hardware startups

AGRITECH VENTURE CAPITAL firm Omnivore is set to ramp up its investments in FY26, targeting startups that develop specialized hardware solutions for key agricultural challenges.

HC Halts Action Against Buch, to Hear Case Today

The Bombay High Court on Monday asked the Maharashtra anti-corruption bureau (ACB) not to act until Tuesday on a lower court order directing it to lodge an FIR against former Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and five other officials for alleged stock market fraud and regulatory violations.

Paytm rebounds after falling 4%

SHARES OF PAYTM parent One97 Communications (OCL) on Monday pared early losses to settle nearly 2% higher on the stock exchanges.