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RVNL lands Rs. 2,977 crore mega deal, Texmaco bags fresh orders—railway stocks take off

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) and Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd. gained up to 4 percent on Monday after the two companies announced significant order wins, according to media reports.

Amber shares jump after mega Oppo deal; OnePlus, Realme manufacturing boost sparks bullish bets

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Amber Enterprises India Ltd. gained nearly 2 percent on Monday after the company announced a manufacturing collaboration agreement with Oppo Mobiles India, according to media reports.

Sensex soars 400+ points! IT, Oil stocks spark massive market rally

Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian stock market rallied on Monday, led by gains in information technology (IT) and oil & gas stocks, according to media reports.

1,000 jobs gone, 50 robots arrive: GM's factory move sparks fury

Automobile giant General Motors (GM) is facing growing backlash from labour unions after replacing more than 1,000 workers at its Detroit-area assembly plant with 50 robotic units, according to media reports.

Indian consumer watchdog slams food giants over false “100%” advertising

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of ₹1,00,000 each on M/s Storia Foods and Beverages Private Limited and Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities Limited (English Oven) for misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices involving the use of the term “100%” in relation to their food products.

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers conferred Navratna status

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd was accorded Navratna status by the Department of Public Enterprises, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, on Friday, June 19, 2026, signifying a monumental milestone in the shipyard’s journey.

Elon Musk’s $60 billion Cursor deal makes Indian-origin Aman Sanger, Pakistan-born Sualeh Asif $2.7 billion richer

Indian-origin Aman Sanger and Pakistan-born Sualeh Asif are set to receive approximately $2.7 billion each after Elon Musk’s SpaceX agreed to acquire Cursor parent company Anysphere in a $60 billion deal.

From Wellness to Wealth: How Allure Spa Franchise Is Attracting New-Age Investors

Over the past five years, India’s wellness and spa industry has experienced remarkable growth driven by increasing lifestyle stress, rising disposable incomes, growing awareness around self-care, and the demand for premium wellness experiences.

Another price shock! Tata Motors raises Commercial Vehicle prices for the second time in 3 months

Mumbai/IBNS: Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles (TMCV) has announced a 2.5 percent increase in the prices of its commercial vehicle range, marking the company's second price hike in the last three months.

Sell, underperform, target cuts: What's spooking Tata Motors investors?

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) are expected to remain in focus on Thursday after brokerages adopted a cautious stance on the automaker's latest outlook and commentary during its investor day, according to a report by NDTV Profit.

Markets turn green after early jitters—the reason lies in West Asia

Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian stock market witnessed a volatile start to Thursday's trading session, with benchmark indices swinging between gains and losses amid easing geopolitical concerns and falling crude oil prices.

Axis Bank to open 50 new branches across Eastern region

Private sector lender Axis Bank is planning to expand its presence in Eastern India by opening 50 new branches across the region, including West Bengal, Sikkim and the Northeast.

Axis Bank reports 40 per cent decline in retail digital frauds in FY26 compared to FY25

Axis Bank on Wednesday announced a 40% reduction in fraud incidents across retail mobile banking, internet banking, and shopping transactions in FY26 compared to FY25.

NPCI opens sources Drunix to strengthen enterprise blockchain infrastructure

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) today announced the release of Drunix, an open-source, enterprise-grade blockchain platform designed to help organisations build and scale tokenization platforms, digital asset ecosystems and multi-organisation networks.

Massive Surge! India’s defence production touches all-time high of Rs. 1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-2026

India’s annual defence production has reached an all-time high of ₹1.78 lakh crore in the Financial Year (FY) 2025–26, marking a significant milestone in the country’s defence manufacturing sector.

Nykaa shares rally after OpenAI partnership; beauty giant brings shopping to ChatGPT

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of FSN E-Commerce Ventures Ltd., the parent company of Nykaa, gained on Wednesday after the beauty and fashion retailer announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI, according to media reports.

Dixon shares surge on reports of government nod to Vivo JV, Rs 30,000 crore opportunity in focus

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Dixon Technologies Ltd. rallied on Wednesday amid reports that the government is likely to approve the company's proposed joint venture with Chinese smartphone maker Vivo, according to media reports.

HPCL, BPCL, IOC rally as US-Iran peace deal sends oil prices lower

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of India's state-run oil marketing companies rallied on Wednesday as crude oil prices declined following the easing of geopolitical tensions after the US-Iran peace deal, media reports said.

US-Iran peace deal sparks Dalal Street rally; Sensex jumps as oil prices slide

Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian stock market witnessed a volatile start on Wednesday before stabilising as investors cheered the US-Iran peace deal, according to media reports.

India gets new AI Unicorn as Sarvam raises $234M in major funding round

Sarvam, India’s full-stack sovereign AI company, has announced the first close of its Series B funding round, raising $234 million out of a targeted $300 million at a post-money valuation of $1.5 billion.

AI fear grows: Tech layoffs reach highest level in two years, claims report

The AI challenge appears to be intensifying, with job cuts surging to their highest levels in two years, according to a recent report.

HCL Tech surges 3% after strategic investment in India's sovereign AI firm Sarvam AI

Mumbai/IBNS: The share prices of HCL Tech on Tuesday surged following the company's strategic investment in sovereign Indian AI firm Sarvam AI, media reports said.

US-Iran ceasefire fuels third-day market rally, Sensex jumps 400 points at open

Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian stock market rallied on Tuesday, extending gains for the third consecutive session, as investor sentiment remained buoyant following the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, according to media reports.

India’s Wholesale Inflation surges to 9.68 percent in May — Highest in recent months

All India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation for May 2026 is 9.68 per cent on year-on-year (YoY) basis, compared to 8.26 per cent in April 2026, as per official data released on Monday.

Vedanta lists four independent companies at BSE and NSE

Vedanta Group on Monday marked a defining milestone in Indian corporate history with the listing of four newly demerged companies on the BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) and NSE (National Stock Exchange).

Trump's Iran deal sparks market euphoria, Sensex soars nearly 1,300 points

Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian stock market rallied sharply on Monday after the United States and Iran reached a peace agreement, easing concerns over the ongoing West Asia crisis and triggering a fall in global oil prices, media reports said.

Digital Marketing in 2026: How ​social ​media ​advertising and ​influencer ​marketing ​are ​reshaping ​brand ​growth

The digital marketing landscape is evolving faster than ever before. What worked for brands just three years ago is no longer enough to capture attention, drive engagement, or generate conversions in today's highly competitive digital ecosystem.

CRR cut, AI ethics push, and SORR benchmark: Experts hail RBI’s pragmatic policy moves

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.5% while the cash reserve ratio (CRR) has been slashed by 50 basis points to 4 percent, media reports said.  

JP Morgan gives 'overweight' rating to Adani Group bonds

Mumbai: US investment bank JP Morgan has assigned an 'overweight' rating to four bonds issued by the Adani Group, citing the group's capacity to scale and grow through internal cash flows, which reduces the likelihood of credit stress.

LG Electronics files DRPH with SEBI; IPO size expected to be over RS 15,000 cr

Mumbai: South Korean electronics giant LG Electronics has filed a draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Friday for the proposed public listing of its Indian business, according to a notification on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).