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Can a Computer Learn to Speak Trader?

Minding the naughty list The particulars of financial industry record-keeping requirements have evolved as the ability to capture and store certain communications has improved with technological innovation.

Following the trail of Darjeeling Sherpas

(clockwise, from above) Contemporary climbing Sherpas in Darjeeling; Nandini Purandare (third from right) and Deepa Balsavar (second from left) in Darjeeling; and Tenzing Norgay with his medals.

In defence of being untrendy

am writing this column in Coonoor. I'm sitting on the front lawn of award-winning designer Pavitra Rajaram and her husband Paul Abraham's home.

A Contemporary Take on Southern Flavours

Following a global trend, progressive south Indian has emerged as an interesting subset within the genre of modern Indian cuisine

Sensex, Nifty gain for 3rd straight day

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied for the third session on the trot on Thursday, helped by a rally in global markets after lower-than-expected consumer inflation in the US ignited hopes of more rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

Cabinet Approves 8th Pay Commission Establishment, Rocket Launch Pad

Ahead of the FY26 budget and assembly elections in Delhi, the Union cabinet on Thursday approved the setting up of the eighth central pay commission to revise the payment and pension of government employees.

Coming Soon: Train to Kashmir

The rail link, which will enhance socio-economic development, is being hailed as a gamechanger for the region

Google, Varaha in carbon credit deal

Alphabet Inc.'s Google will buy carbon-removal credits based on projects using biochar that's made by heating organic waste, one of the biggest such deals to date.

L&T Tech's Q3 excites, but don't ignore near-term headwinds

idcap IT services firm L&T Technology Services Ltd (LTTS) surprised the Street with solid deal wins and margin expansion in the December quarter (Q3FY25). Investors cheered, taking the shares up about 8% on Thursday.

Oil giant BP cuts thousands of jobs

BP, which said it would axe 4,700 jobs, indicated that more reductions were on the horizon REUTERS

India Net user base set to cross 900 mn

The Internet user base in India is set to cross 900 million this year, propelled by the growing use of Indic languages for digital content, according to a report by the Internet and Mobile Association of India and Kantar.

Blue Origin reaches orbit, booster misses landing in debut

Blue Origin LLC's new flagship rocket lifted off for the first time and successfully reached orbit in a crucial test of the Jeff Bezos-backed firm's ability to challenge SpaceX's ironclad grip on the launch market.

SpiceJet told to pay $2.67 mn to lessor

The Delhi High Court on Thursday ordered budget airline SpiceJet to pay $2.67 million to Team France within a week for using the aircraft lessor's three engines.

NCLAT admits Meta plea against CCI ban

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday admitted Meta Platforms' appeal against an order by the Competition Commission of India, which imposed a five-year ban on the company's data-sharing practices in the country and slapped a ₹213.14 crore fine for allegedly abusing its dominant position.

Kirloskar Family dispute escalates

The ongoing dispute within the Kirloskar family has intensified, with Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (KBL) seeking intervention in the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) in an appeal filed by Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd (KOEL).

India, US agree borders are sacrosanct

Middle Eastern, N. American oil, that can replace the Russian oil that's really funding a war, we all want to stop Eric Garcetti US ambassador to India

Luxury automakers set to make a comeback at auto expo this year

After skipping the 2023 edition, luxury automakers Mercedes Benz and BMW have returned to the Auto Expo 2025, now rebranded as the Bharat Mobility Global Expo.

Sebi bars 7 entities firm from trading

Pacheli Industrial Finance came under scrutiny based on Sebi's internal alerts

How Months of Geopolitical Upheaval Paved Way for Gaza Cease-fire

Benjamin Netanyahu's wins, and Hamas's losses, pushed the two foes toward a deal

Demand for petrol, diesel may grow in FY26

India's petroleum product demand continues to remain robust with consumption seen at a record 252.9 million tonnes for the next financial year (FY26), according to data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell.

How Entrepreneurs Can Safeguard Personal Wealth Amid Business Risks

The essence of ring-fencing lies in proactive planning and protecting from potential risks

There's a better way to predict a technology's future: Follow the rate of change

Evaluating a rising technology is often a binary operation, stuck in time. Does it work well? Yes or no? Has adoption lived up to expectations? Are the products and services built on the tech meeting revenue forecasts? Or not?

Hospital chains set for stable Q3 despite challenges

Indian hospitals are likely to witness steady year-on-year (y-o-y) earnings growth in Q3FY25, even as sequential performance may be impacted owing to seasonality.

Govt may propose duty cuts for rare-disease and cancer drugs

The government's National Policy for Rare Diseases lists 63 ailments

Adani Group's US tormentor Hindenburg Research shuts shop

Hindenburg published 85 reports in its seven years of existence, and got it correct about 81% of the time

Bain Invests in Auto Parts Firm Dhoot Transmission

S private equity firm Bain Capital has invested an undisclosed amount in Dhoot Transmission Group, an Aurangabad-based automotive components manufacturer.

Heads Up For Tails plans to raise $40 mn

Heads Up For Tails (HUFT) has started talks to raise $40 million from new and existing investors, three people familiar with the matter told Mint, underscoring the growth potential of the pet care sector.

Axis Bank Misses Profit Estimates

Indian Lenders Have Been Grappling With Higher Bad Loans in Microfinance and Unsecured Segments

LTIMindtree Beats Revenue Estimate

TIMindtree on Thursday reported third-quarter revenue above estimates, helped by the execution of large deals won in previous quarters, although its profit fell on account of an uptick in expenses.

Mint BFSI event today to host top regulators, finance pros

Rajeshwar Rao, Ananth Narayan, Deepak Sood, Deepak Mohanty at Mint BFSI Summit & Awards