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Bad days ahead for base metals as supply races past demand

The supply growth is outstripping demand growth for most of the key base metals globally

FPI investments hit 10-mth high in June

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have pumped ₹47,148 crore into Indian equities in June, making it the highest inflow in 10 months, enthused by the country's steadily improving macroeconomic fundamentals.

Taiwanese companies plan to shift production bases to India

Leading Taiwanese technology firms are looking at relocating their manufacturing bases to India to bring down their exposure to the Chinese market, top policymakers in the Taiwan government have said, amid the self-governed island's increasingly tense relations with China.

NHAI debt servicing liability likely to double in five years

The surge is primarily due to servicing of loans to construct highways under Bharatmala

Serum HPV vaccine Cervavac hits mkt; 2-3 mn doses this yr

Homegrown pharma major Serum Institute of India has launched its indigenous Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Cervavac, across India.

Dry weather in some areas, downpour in others, prevent soybean sowing

Having been stopped by a delayed monsoon from sowing soybean crops, farmers in key soybean belts of Madhya Pradesh are now unable to cultivate crops due to excess rainfall.

'UAE trade deal one of the most utilized'

India's FTA utilization rate as per the ADB, has remained under 25%, among the lowest in Asia

Diabetes, anxiety drugs to cost less as price caps set in

Move soon after report Ion India's diabetes load; pain management drug prices capped too

Investment plans fell in Q1 despite big IndiGo order

New investment proposals in the June quarter slumped from the preceding three months but improved marginally from a year earlier, new data showed.

Steel CVD unlikely as govt aims to cut price pressure

The steel sector may not see a return of the countervailing duty (CVD) despite rising imports from China and a recommendation to impose the levy, two people familiar with the matter said, given the government’s desire to check price pressures in the economy, and the limited-duration validity of the recommendation.

Centre may offer grants to NE states for hydropower projects

States in India’s north-east holding rich hydropower potential may get central grants to pick equity stakes in hydropower projects under a new policy, two people familiar with the Centre’s plans said.

Power play: Ajit splits NCP, joins Maha govt

Ajit Pawar takes oath as Maharashtra deputy CM

Offshore Nifty returns home as trading in Gift City starts

After more than two decades, India has managed to bring home the offshore-traded Nifty from Singapore, with the erstwhile SGX Nifty, rechristened Gift Nifty, to be traded for the first time on Monday at 6:30am at Gift City in Gujarat.

Robust FPI inflows fuel gains in stocks

Market experts see the current rally becoming more broad-based

Titan's ethnic wear brand to double stores in 3 years

Taneira, a division of Titan Company, focuses on handloom sarees and aims to tap into the growing demand for traditional attire among younger consumers while offering contemporary designs and a unique shopping experience.

HC rejects Twitter's petition vs Centre

A petition filed by the social networking platform Twitter challenging the Union government's order to block various accounts in February 2021 and 2022 was rejected by the Karnataka high court on Friday.

Tata Motors new Sanand to integrate unit in FY24

The facility can make 300,000 vehicles, which can be scaled to 420,000

Modi seeks Ukraine dialogue in phone talk with Putin

Russian president Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a \"meaningful\" conversation over the phone, and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the bilateral strategic partnership while exchanging views on the conflict in Ukraine.

Fisc deficit narrows to 11.8% as non-tax revenue surges

Core sector index increased 4.3% in May on robust steel, cement and fertilizer production

Insurance firms in new push to hire, retain employees

Insurance companies poaching from each other are seeing 40% plus attrition on the sales side and this is pushing firms to come up with strategies to stem the tide.

Law on change in TCS regime to be finalized in due course

The relief announced on Wednesday can be given to the taxpayers through a press note

Make better choices—as a traveller, as a tourist

Whether you are a tourist or a traveller, what's vital is to have a positive impact on the place you are visiting

Would you pick a wine recommended by AI?

Writing about wine in simple terms is difficult, says author Andrew Jefford, but reviews written by Al aren't likely to take over as wine tasting remains a sensory subject

Al-generated commentary: a new ball game

Al-generated commentary is coming to Wimbledon. But can it match the feel and emotions of real-life commentators?

Step on the grass

The slick grass, especially early on, is known to trip up even the most experienced of players. That's the catch. Most of the younger players don't have enough mileage on the lawns

THE CHARM AND MYSTIQUE OF WIMBLEDON

At Wimbledon, tennis almost always comes first. Yet, this cathedral of the game also pulls in millions of pounds in TV broadcasting rights and sponsorship deals

What defines a café in 2023?

Want a croissant with a cocktail? Leave behind your laptop and head to a café in Mumbai

BIG, BIGGER, BIGGEST IN BENGALURU

The city's appetite for Staggeringly large pubs is only growing. How did it all start, and where is it going?

THE NEW BIG THREE ON THE WOMEN'S TOUR?

A new rivalry is blossoming on the women's tennis tour, a novel twist to the Big Three idea. Iga Swiatek has Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina hot on her heels

Everybody wants some

When the one and only Anthony Bourdain was asked to distil life's wisdom into one sentence, the most rock 'n' roll of television chefs pointed to a musician: