'Never said UPI cannot be free for users, but someone is paying for it': RBI Governor
Aug 07, 2025, at 12:17 am
Mumbai: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra has walked back comments made in a recent newspaper interview, clarifying that he never said UPI may stop being free, media reports said.
Oberoi Group to add four new hotels in India under management contracts
Aug 06, 2025, at 11:55 pm
Mumbai: The Oberoi Group is expanding its domestic footprint with four upcoming hotel projects, all of which will be operated under management contracts, the company said at its 75th Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday.
Gautam Adani steps down as executive head of Adani Ports, remains non-executive chairman
Aug 06, 2025, at 09:53 pm
Mumbai: Gautam Adani has stepped down as a key managerial personnel from Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), the most valuable firm in his infrastructure empire, transitioning to the role of non-executive chairman.
No rate cut yet, but falling inflation keeps hopes alive
Aug 06, 2025, at 09:44 pm
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept the policy repo rate steady at 5.5% in its August monetary policy review, with all six members of the Monetary Policy Committee voting unanimously to maintain the status quo.
RBI plays safe with policy pause; markets mixed as rate path stays cloudy
Aug 06, 2025, at 09:36 pm
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday kept the repo rate steady at 5.5% and retained a neutral policy stance, with analysts divided over the central bank’s continued silence on forward guidance even as inflation projections were sharply lowered and global risks mount.
RBI keeps repo rate steady at 5.5% as effects of past cuts unfold
Aug 06, 2025, at 05:47 pm
Mumbai: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said the Central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to hold the repo rate at 5.5% in its August review, opting for a wait-and-watch approach as the full impact of previous rate cuts continues to play out.
JSW Steel-JFE to invest ₹5,845 cr to expand electrical steel capacity to 350,000 TPA in India
Aug 05, 2025, at 11:56 pm
Mumbai: JSW Steel Ltd, in strategic partnership with Japan’s JFE Steel Corporation, on Monday announced a major expansion in the manufacturing of grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES) through their joint ventures in Vijayanagar (Karnataka) and Nashik (Maharashtra).
Building a scalable marketing engine for SaaS success
Aug 05, 2025, at 10:56 pm
In a trillion-dollar Software as a Service (SaaS) market, sustainable growth hinges on customer-centric messaging, full-funnel strategies, and seamless marketing-sales alignment.
ED quizzes Anil Ambani for 5 hours today in bank loan fraud case, summons him again
Aug 05, 2025, at 10:35 pm
The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani for a second round of questioning in connection with money laundering charges linked to Rs 17,000 crore in alleged bank loan frauds.
PB Balaji appointed first Indian CEO of Jaguar Land Rover, to take charge in November 2025
Aug 05, 2025, at 10:30 pm
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has named PB Balaji as its next Chief Executive Officer, making him the first Indian to lead the iconic British carmaker.
Bharti Airtel Q1 profit jumps 43% YoY to ₹5,948 cr, ARPU at ₹250
Aug 05, 2025, at 08:38 pm
Mumbai: Bharti Airtel on Tuesday reported a 43% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit at ₹5,948 crore for the first quarter of FY26, compared to ₹4,159 crore in the same period last year The Economic Times reported.
Aug 05, 2025, at 05:54 pm
New Delhi: India Inc. is showing strong signs of optimism despite external uncertainties, with the NCAER Business Confidence Index (BCI) rising sharply to 149.4 in Q1 FY26 from 139.3 in the previous quarter.
Adani explores battery JV with China’s BYD
Aug 05, 2025, at 05:43 pm
Mumbai: The Adani Group is in early-stage talks with Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD Co. to collaborate on battery manufacturing in India, as part of its broader push into clean energy, Bloomberg reported.
Mahindra & Mahindra acquires controlling stake in SML Isuzu, to rename it SML Mahindra
Aug 03, 2025, at 04:45 pm
Mumbai: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M) has completed the acquisition of a 58.96% controlling stake in SML Isuzu Ltd (SML), marking a major strategic move to strengthen its presence in the medium and heavy commercial vehicle segment.
Why should brands consider PR and backlinking?
Aug 03, 2025, at 01:03 am
In a crowded digital space, getting noticed requires more than just good content. Public relations (PR) and backlinking play a critical role in building brand visibility and credibility and improving search engine rankings.
Content licensing for publishers and aggregators: Everything you must know
Aug 03, 2025, at 12:51 am
Whether you are an aggregator or a publisher, licensing plays a crucial role in granting access to a broader range of content and earning revenue while upholding intellectual property rights.
Why is outsourcing podcasts, videos and influencer marketing a smart move?
Aug 02, 2025, at 11:56 pm
In today’s world, brands can no longer rely solely on simple blog posts or occasional social media updates to stand out. As audiences demand more engaging and original content, formats like podcasts, videos and influencer-led campaigns have become essential to modern marketing.
ED makes first arrest in ₹3,000 cr Reliance Group loan fraud case
Aug 02, 2025, at 09:18 pm
Mumbai: In its first arrest related to the alleged ₹3,000 crore loan fraud involving companies of Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken Partha Sarathi Biswal, managing director of Biswal Tradelink Pvt Ltd, into custody for submitting fake bank guarantees worth ₹68.2 crore, sources said on Saturday, NDTV reported.
Aug 01, 2025, at 11:55 pm
New Delhi: India is well-positioned to withstand the impact of the United States' latest tariff hikes, despite a potential $6 billion hit to exports and a marginal dent to GDP, according to a report by the State Bank of India’s research arm.
TVS Motor reports 29% sales growth in July; exports, scooters drive record performance
Aug 01, 2025, at 11:34 pm
Chennai: TVS Motor Company reported a 29% year-on-year growth in overall sales for July 2025, with total volumes rising to 456,350 units from 354,140 units a year ago.
Mahindra tractor sales rise 5% YoY to 26,990 units in July on strong rural demand
Aug 01, 2025, at 11:26 pm
Mumbai: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Business reported domestic tractor sales of 26,990 units in July 2025, up 5% from 25,587 units in the same month last year.
ITC reports ₹4,912 crore Q1 profit as revenue grows 20% YoY
Aug 01, 2025, at 11:11 pm
Kolkata: ITC Limited reported a consolidated net profit of ₹4,912 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, marking a 5% year-on-year (YoY) growth, according to a media release on Friday.
Tata Motors to raise €1 billion in equity to fund Iveco buyout
Aug 01, 2025, at 11:00 pm
Mumbai: Tata Motors on Thursday announced it will raise around €1 billion (approximately $1.14 billion or ₹10,000 crore) in equity to help repay the loan backing its €3.8 billion (₹38,000 crore) acquisition of multinational transport vehicle manufacturing company Iveco’s trucks and bus business, media reports said.
ED issues lookout notice against Anil Ambani in Rs 3,000-crore loan fraud case
Aug 01, 2025, at 09:26 pm
In fresh trouble for Reliance Group Chairman and Managing Director Anil Ambani, the Enforcement Directorate on Friday issued a lookout notice against him in connection with a suspected Rs. 3,000 crore loan fraud and money laundering case, media reports said.
India grants licence to Elon Musk’s Starlink, opening doors for satellite internet rollout
Aug 01, 2025, at 08:58 pm
New Delhi: India has officially cleared the decks for Elon Musk’s Starlink to launch satellite-based internet services, granting the company a Unified Licence to operate in the country, Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia confirmed on Thursday.
Godrej Properties posts ₹600 cr Q1FY26 profit, logs ₹7,082 cr in bookings despite YoY decline
Aug 01, 2025, at 08:48 pm
Mumbai: Godrej Properties Limited (GPL) reported a consolidated net profit of ₹600 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, marking a 15% year-on-year rise, even as its total income dipped 3% to ₹1,593 crore.
Railway Board gives in-principle approval to MRTS-CMRL merger; formal clearance still pending
Aug 01, 2025, at 08:41 pm
Chennai: The long-awaited merger of Chennai’s MRTS with the city’s metro rail network has moved a step closer, with the Railway Board giving its in-principle approval to transfer operations to Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL).
Bandhan Bank claims its business grew 11 percent, deposits surged 16 percent in Q1 of FY 2025-26
Aug 01, 2025, at 06:46 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Bandhan Bank last month announced its financial performance for the first quarter of the financial year 2025-26.
Tata Trusts extends N Chandrasekaran’s term as Tata Sons chairman by 5 yrs
Aug 01, 2025, at 06:33 pm
New Delhi: N Chandrasekaran will continue as chairman of Tata Sons for another five years, after Tata Trusts unanimously approved an extension to his term, ET Now reported.
Aug 01, 2025, at 06:01 pm
New Delhi: Tata Power reported a consolidated net profit of ₹1,262 crore for the quarter ended June 2025 (Q1FY26), up 6% year-on-year, marking its 23rd consecutive quarter of profit growth.