Visa's $2.4 billion BioCatch acquisition aims to strengthen fraud protection
Aug 04, 2026, at 06:56 pm
Visa on Tuesday announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BioCatch, a leading provider of behavioural-first, multi-signal fraud intelligence, from funds advised by Permira and other shareholders for $2.4 billion in cash.
IMFA eyes major capacity boost as Kalinganagar Greenfield project nears commissioning
Aug 04, 2026, at 06:31 pm
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd (IMFA), India's largest producer of ferro chrome, on Tuesday said its greenfield expansion project at Kalinganagar (KNR 1) is progressing on schedule after receiving the required Consent to Operate (CTO) and Factory Licence.
Aug 04, 2026, at 05:26 pm
Jupiter Wagons Ltd (JWL) on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with Italy's Lucchini RS Holding S.p.A. (LRS) to establish India's first fully integrated private-sector railwheel manufacturing platform.
FSSAI orders Dabur to stop selling certain products with '100%' claims—Here's why
Aug 04, 2026, at 05:09 pm
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed Dabur India Ltd to immediately stop the sale of several food products carrying allegedly misleading "100 per cent" claims, according to media reports.
L&T bags ultra-mega offshore contract from ADNOC for major Middle East project. All details here
Aug 04, 2026, at 03:22 pm
L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore (LTEH Offshore) on Tuesday announced that it has secured an ultra-mega offshore contract from ADNOC Offshore for a major energy project in the Middle East.
India nears 100% banking coverage! Finance Ministry reveals major milestone
Aug 03, 2026, at 06:16 pm
The Union Finance Ministry on Monday informed Parliament that India has achieved near-universal banking coverage, with 99.92 percent of inhabited villages now served by a banking outlet.
GRSE receives ONGC contract for construction of four platform supply vessels
Aug 03, 2026, at 05:37 pm
Reinforcing India's push for self-reliance in maritime manufacturing, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), a Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, has received a Notification of Award (NoA) from Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) for the construction of four Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs).
Indian Railways hits new milestone! Freight jumps 9 percent, 63 crore passengers travelled in July
Aug 03, 2026, at 04:39 pm
Indian Railways on Monday said it maintained strong operational momentum in July 2026, recording healthy growth in both freight and passenger segments.
Stock Market roars back! Nifty surges 390 points to reclaim 24,700
Aug 03, 2026, at 04:23 pm
The Indian equity market extended gains for the fourth straight session on Monday with Nifty closing over the 24,700 mark.
AI could change India's biggest IT business model, says market veteran
Aug 03, 2026, at 03:24 pm
Veteran investor Raamdeo Agrawal believes artificial intelligence (AI) could fundamentally reshape India's IT services industry, particularly as businesses increasingly adopt enterprise AI solutions.
India's coal production rises 7.51 percent in July 2026; dispatch grows 17.34 percent
Aug 02, 2026, at 10:43 pm
India's coal production rose 7.51% year-on-year in July 2026, reflecting steady growth in the sector, according to government data released on Sunday.
Zoho founder explains why India's IT boom is no longer creating jobs
Aug 02, 2026, at 08:24 pm
Zoho founder and Chief Scientist Sridhar Vembu has warned that India's biggest challenge is creating enough jobs for its growing youth population amid an uncertain global economic environment, saying the IT industry is no longer generating employment at the pace it once did.
PM-KISAN extended for five more years: Here's what it means for over 9 crore Indian farmers
Jul 31, 2026, at 08:27 pm
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme from 2026–27 to 2030–31.
L&T Energy Hydrocarbon onshore signs six-year EPC agreement with Petroleum Development Oman
Jul 31, 2026, at 06:49 pm
Mumbai, July 31, 2026: L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore has signed a six-year engineering, procurement and construction Framework Agreement with Oman’s leading oil and gas company, Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), further strengthening the long-standing partnership between the two organisations.
Air India, SkyDrive and Suzuki sign MoU for feasibility study of medical air logistics in India
Jul 31, 2026, at 06:29 pm
Airline major Air India Limited, SkyDrive Inc., a company engaged in the development, manufacture, and sales of eVTOL aircraft, and Suzuki Motor Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to conduct a joint feasibility study on the use of eVTOL aircraft for medical air logistics in India.
Maldives launches Favara-UPI cross-border payment service with India. Key details and all features
Jul 31, 2026, at 03:09 pm
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) on July 30 announced the successful launch of the integration between the Maldives' instant payment system, Favara, and India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
RailTel profit slips, stock slides 3% despite 20% revenue growth
Jul 31, 2026, at 10:50 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. fell around 3 percent on Friday after the state-run telecom and digital infrastructure company reported a marginal decline in net profit for the first quarter of FY2027, media reports said.
Thermax shares crash 16% after Q1 earnings shock—Investors rush for the exit
Jul 31, 2026, at 10:39 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Thermax Ltd. tumbled sharply on Friday after the company reported a steep decline in its June quarter profit despite posting higher revenue, media reports said.
Profit loss narrows, revenue soars—So why did Swiggy stock crash 4%?
Jul 31, 2026, at 10:28 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Swiggy Ltd. fell more than 4 percent in early trade on Friday despite the food delivery and quick-commerce platform reporting a narrower net loss and strong revenue growth for the June quarter, media reports said.
Profit tanks 35%, stock soars 8%: Hyundai pulls off a Dalal Street surprise
Jul 31, 2026, at 10:14 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Hyundai Motor India surged nearly 8 percent in early trade on Friday despite the automaker reporting a 35 percent year-on-year decline in its consolidated net profit for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1 FY27), media reports said.
Dalal Street opens on a tightrope despite Wall Street's blockbuster night
Jul 31, 2026, at 10:01 am
Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian stock market opened on a flat note on Friday, with the BSE Sensex posting marginal gains while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped amid mixed global cues, media reports said.
L&T bags major NTPC order to build 1,600 MW ultra-supercritical power plant in Chhattisgarh
Jul 30, 2026, at 05:09 pm
L&T Energy CarbonLite Solutions has secured a Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP) from NTPC Ltd for the main plant package of the 2x800 MW Lara Stage-III thermal power plant in Chhattisgarh.
Jul 30, 2026, at 05:06 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata-headquartered Mercstone International (Mercstone EV) has announced its strategic manufacturing partnership with Thai-based conglomerate Assara Electric Company, coming together to launch their flagship electric scooter in India with a proposed phased investment of nearly ₹250 crore.
SML Mahindra Board approves acquisition of MTBD
Jul 29, 2026, at 06:04 pm
The Board of Directors of SML Mahindra Limited has approved the acquisition of Mahindra Truck and Bus Division from Mahindra & Mahindra Limited on a slump sale basis.
Jul 29, 2026, at 05:06 pm
Shyam Metalics and Energy Limited (SMEL), one of India's leading integrated metal producers, on Wednesday announced the successful commissioning of its new 1.5 MTPA (Million Tonnes Per Annum) Beneficiation Plant in Sambalpur (Odisha).
Suzlon Q1 earnings disappoint! Stock drops as profit and margins take a hit
Jul 29, 2026, at 12:32 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Suzlon Energy Ltd. fell more than 3 percent in intraday trade on Wednesday after the wind energy major reported a decline in net profit for the June quarter despite posting strong revenue growth.
HUL shares jump 3% despite earnings miss! Here's why investors are buying
Jul 29, 2026, at 12:17 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL) rose more than 3 percent in early trade on Wednesday as investors cheered positive brokerage commentary despite the FMCG major reporting June quarter earnings that fell short of market expectations.
Swiggy shares surge 4% as Myntra CEO Nandita Sinha takes charge of Instamart
Jul 29, 2026, at 11:37 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Swiggy Ltd. surged nearly 4 percent in early trade on Wednesday after the company announced the appointment of Myntra CEO Nandita Sinha as the new Chief Executive Officer of its quick commerce arm, Instamart.
TCS, Infosys, Coforge jump up to 4% as global AI trade reverses, IT stocks rally
Jul 29, 2026, at 11:19 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Indian IT stocks witnessed strong buying for the second consecutive session on Wednesday, with shares of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Coforge and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) rising sharply amid improving earnings sentiment and a global reversal in the artificial intelligence (AI) trade.
Sensex surges nearly 800 points as easing Middle East tensions trigger market rally
Jul 29, 2026, at 10:56 am
Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian stock market staged a strong rebound on Wednesday after ending marginally lower in the previous session, with investor sentiment improving amid positive global cues and easing concerns over geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.