Oil jumps over 5% as Strait of Hormuz closure fuels supply fears
Apr 20, 2026, at 12:10 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Oil prices surged over 5 percent on Monday after Iran once again shut the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in West Asia, media reports said.
Markets remain volatile amid West Asia tensions, rising crude
Apr 20, 2026, at 11:14 am
Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian stock market remained volatile on Monday as the ongoing tensions in West Asia and rising crude oil prices sent mixed signals, media reports said.
From minerals to microchips: Odisha’s big leap into future tech
Apr 19, 2026, at 09:02 pm
The foundation stone for India’s first advanced 3D chip packaging unit was laid on Sunday at Info Valley in Bhubaneswar, marking a major step toward strengthening the country’s semiconductor ecosystem.
Game changer: India’s first Advanced 3D Glass Semiconductor Packaging Unit to be unveiled in Odisha
Apr 18, 2026, at 03:35 pm
Odisha is set to take a major leap toward becoming a global hub for advanced semiconductor manufacturing, with the groundbreaking ceremony of India’s first Advanced 3D Glass Semiconductor Packaging Unit scheduled for April 19, 2026, in Bhubaneswar.
Meta eyes first wave of layoffs on May 20: Report
Apr 18, 2026, at 12:53 pm
The workforce in Meta Platforms is set for a sweeping overhaul with the tech giant aiming for the first wave of layoffs on May 20, Reuters reported.
Apollo Micro Systems shares surge 13% after defence deal from Indian government
Apr 17, 2026, at 02:38 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Apollo Micro Systems Ltd. surged over 13% on Friday after the company secured a defence manufacturing licence from the Government of India, media reports said.
Adani Group shares rise as Gautam Adani becomes Asia’s richest, overtakes Mukesh Ambani
Apr 17, 2026, at 01:54 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The list of Asia’s richest individuals has witnessed a reshuffle, with Gautam Adani overtaking Mukesh Ambani to claim the top spot, media reports said.
Lenskart dress code row: Hijab allowed, bindi restriction triggers backlash; CEO responds
Apr 16, 2026, at 11:29 pm
Eyewear major Lenskart found itself at the centre of a controversy after an internal dress code document surfaced online, appearing to restrict symbols like bindi, tilak and religious threads, while permitting hijab with conditions.
Markets erase early gains; Sensex falls over 200 pts, Nifty slips below 24,150
Apr 16, 2026, at 12:50 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian stock market relinquished its early gains and turned sharply lower in afternoon trade on Thursday, according to media reports.
Rupee rises 9 paise, upside limited by dollar demand
Apr 16, 2026, at 11:52 am
Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian currency edged higher on Thursday, with the rupee gaining 9 paise against the US dollar, according to media reports.
Tejas Networks shares fall 3% after weak Q4; net loss widens to Rs 211 crore
Apr 16, 2026, at 11:28 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Tejas Networks slipped around 3% after the company reported a weak fourth-quarter performance, according to media reports.
Sensex, Nifty rise as oil slips on West Asia de-escalation hopes
Apr 16, 2026, at 11:07 am
Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian stock market rallied sharply on Thursday, buoyed by easing crude oil prices and optimism around a potential de-escalation in tensions involving the US and Iran, according to media reports.
India, US renew trade deal push as New Delhi to send delegation to Washington
Apr 15, 2026, at 07:08 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India will send a trade delegation to Washington, D.C. on April 20 to accelerate negotiations on a proposed bilateral trade agreement with the United States.
FICCI appoints Anant Swarup as Secretary General
Apr 15, 2026, at 06:22 pm
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has appointed Anant Swarup as its Secretary General, effective April 15, reinforcing the organisation’s senior leadership at a pivotal moment for Indian industry.
Apr 15, 2026, at 06:02 pm
Private financial service company Aditya Birla Capital Limited has introduced ‘LeadHerShip’, a women-to-women mentorship and incubation initiative under its flagship fintech engagement platform, InFiniTe.
LIC of India introduces MyLIC App. How will it benefit you?
Apr 15, 2026, at 05:53 pm
M. Nagaraju, IAS, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, has launched the new LIC’s Customer App (MyLIC) and the mobile App for the sales intermediaries (LIC’s Super Sales Saathi) on April 15 in the presence of CEO & MD R. Doraiswamy, Managing Directors Dinesh Pant, Ratnakar Patnaik, R. Chander and senior management of LIC of India at Mumbai.
vivo launches vivo T5 Pro with massive 9020mAh power, check all details
Apr 15, 2026, at 05:30 pm
vivo India has unveiled the latest addition to its performance-driven Series-T segment, the vivo T5 Pro.
MTAR Technologies Ltd shares jump 10% on Bloom Energy–Oracle deal
Apr 15, 2026, at 02:30 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of MTAR Technologies Ltd surged 10% on Wednesday after a Reuters report said Bloom Energy will supply up to 2.8 GW of fuel cells to Oracle as part of an expanded deal.
Market soars! Sensex, Nifty rally on West Asia hopes
Apr 15, 2026, at 11:23 am
Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian stock market surged on Wednesday, buoyed by investor optimism over potential US-Iran peace talks, according to media reports.
Hiring headache to AI fix: Founder’s bold move after staff frustrations
Apr 15, 2026, at 10:42 am
A startup founder from a tier-2 city has reportedly replaced several employee roles with AI tools after growing frustrated with managing staff, according to a post shared on X by Product Leader Badri Parthasarathy.
Lenovo officially opens Middle East, Türkiye and Africa regional headquarters in Riyadh
Apr 14, 2026, at 06:27 pm
Tech major Lenovo has announced the official opening of its Middle East, Türkiye and Africa (META) Regional Headquarters in Riyadh (RHQ), marking a strategic milestone in the company’s long-term investment in the Kingdom and its commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives.
Is stock market shut on Ambedkar Jayanti? Check BSE, NSE holiday details
Apr 14, 2026, at 11:11 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Trading in the Indian stock market remained shut on Tuesday as both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) observed the holiday of Ambedkar Jayanti.
Meta set to overtake Google in ad revenue: Reports
Apr 14, 2026, at 10:03 am
IT giant Meta will overtake search engine giant Google in terms of total digital ad revenues by the end of 2026, both globally and within the US, as per market research firm Emarketer.
Vikram Solar hits 10 GW in global deployments
Apr 13, 2026, at 06:25 pm
Vikram Solar, an Indian solar PV module manufacturing company, has crossed 10 GW in cumulative global solar module deployments, marking a defining milestone in its growth journey and reinforcing its expanding role in powering the global clean energy transition.
Oil prices jump above $103 a barrel as US moves to block Iran-linked shipping
Apr 13, 2026, at 03:22 pm
Global oil markets rallied sharply after US President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade targeting Iran-linked shipping, triggering renewed concerns over supply disruptions.
Rupee plunges 49 paise against US dollar as oil rises amid West Asia tensions
Apr 13, 2026, at 12:40 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian currency came under fresh pressure on Monday as the rupee plunged 49 paise to 93.32 against the US dollar amid global turmoil, media reports said.
Bajaj Housing Finance shares slide 3% as lock-in expiry frees up 25% equity
Apr 13, 2026, at 11:02 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Bajaj Housing Finance Ltd. fell around 3 percent in early trade on Monday as its shareholder lock-in period ended, triggering selling pressure, media reports said.
Sensex plunges 1,500 pts as US-Iran ceasefire fails, oil surges
Apr 13, 2026, at 10:33 am
Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian stock market tumbled sharply on Monday as surging oil prices and fading hopes of a US-Iran ceasefire rattled investor sentiment, media reports said.
Techie’s emotional post on jobless flatmate’s struggles goes viral
Apr 12, 2026, at 11:12 pm
A techie recently shared his concerns over the state of his unemployed flatmate, who is becoming 'stressed and quite', allegedly fighting rejection and anxiety while searching for a job.
Unilever bets big on wellness — Grüns acquisition signals major shift
Apr 10, 2026, at 05:55 pm
Global consumer goods major Unilever has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Grüns, a fast-growing player in the nutritional supplements space in the United States.