West Bengal Chief Secretary Nandini Chakraborty and Principal Secretary Manoj Pant face severe backlash for accompanying CM Mamata Banerjee during an ED raid at I-PAC's Kolkata office. Former bureaucrats call it a serious breach of conduct. Read the full
The Indian government offers Vodafone Idea a major cash flow relief by capping its annual AGR dues payout at Rs 124 crore for six years. This move aims to ensure sector competition and protect 20 crore consumers. Read the full details.
Sebi proposes sweeping reforms to stock exchange rules, including a higher net-worth for brokers and easier compliance. Read the key changes and their impact on investors.
Godrej Consumer Products signals a consumption rebound with near double-digit revenue growth in Q3FY26. Home care leads recovery as India margins return to 24-26% range. Read the full analysis.
India's strong growth masks a worrying reliance on public capex. With private investment hesitant, the upcoming Union Budget must restore confidence through tax predictability and payment reforms to unlock long-term capital.
Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar continues its historic run, minting ₹4.50 crore on Day 32. Total now ₹776.75 crore, just ₹36 crore shy of Pushpa 2's Hindi record. Read the full box office analysis.
China's new export licensing for silver, effective Jan 1, 2026, could disrupt global supply. India, importing 40% of its silver from China & HK, faces strategic concerns in solar, AI, and defence sectors. Read the full analysis.
Max Healthcare's stock plateaus after an 800% surge. With a 74x P/E ratio and falling ROCE, we analyze if 2026 holds upside. Expert targets & expansion plans inside.
Tech Mahindra CEO Mohit Joshi accelerates Project Fortius, targeting 15% operating margin by March 2026. Focus on AI training, higher billable rates, and reduced bench time drives the turnaround. Read more.
Indian Railways has spent over ₹1.53 lakh crore, 80% of its Gross Budgetary Support, in the first three quarters of FY 2024-25. Explore the spending breakdown and its impact on key projects.
Ranveer Singh's spy thriller Dhurandhar sees its first single-digit day, earning ₹6.5 crore on Day 30. The film's global total crosses ₹1200 crore. Read the full box office analysis.
Essential UPSC updates: New tobacco duty rates from Feb 1, Vodafone Idea's AGR relief, Gaganyaan mission delays, and the impact of EU's CBAM on Indian exports. Key insights for Prelims and Mains.
Vodafone Idea must pay ₹700-800 crore in AGR dues for FY18 & FY19 within six years. Delays could hinder crucial funding for the telecom giant. Get the full story.
Union Cabinet grants major relief to Vodafone Idea, freezing AGR dues at Rs 87,695 crore and allowing repayment over 10 years from 2031. Details on the bailout package and market reaction inside.
RBI's Financial Stability Report reveals Indian banks' gross NPAs could improve to 1.9% by March 2027 from 2.1% in Sept 2025. Stress tests show resilience even in adverse scenarios. Read the full analysis.
The Indian government defers Vodafone Idea's ₹87,695 crore AGR dues, rescheduling payments from FY32 to FY41. This crucial relief aims to ensure the telco's survival and boost 5G competition.
RBI's latest report reveals robust health of Indian banking sector with 11.2% balance sheet growth, sustained profitability, and gross NPA ratio falling to 2.2%. Read the full analysis.
Global silver market witnessed extreme volatility with prices swinging over 14%. MCX futures hit a record Rs 2.5 lakh/kg before a sharp correction. Read the full analysis of the factors behind the turbulence.
RBI reports gross NPA ratio of banks fell to 2.1% by Sept 2025, a multi-decade low. Strong recoveries and upgrades drove 42.8% of the improvement. Read the full analysis.
The RBI's annual report reveals robust health for India's commercial banks in 2024-25, with strong capital and asset quality, though net interest margins face pressure. Discover the key insights.
Indian silver ETFs witnessed extreme volatility on Dec 29, with Nippon, Kotak, and Tata funds swinging up to 29% intraday. The chaos was triggered by China's export ban and CME margin hikes. Read more.
Infosys sells a major land parcel in Anekal Taluk to Puravankara for Rs 250 crore, boosting the developer's Bengaluru pipeline to a potential GDV of Rs 13,900 crore. Read the full details.
HDFC Securities introduces a Margin Trading Facility (MTF) for Gold ETFs on its HDFC SKY platform, allowing up to 70% leverage. Learn about the costs, risks, and how it works for investors.
Real estate giant Puravankara secures a major 53.5-acre land parcel in Bengaluru's prime North zone, planning a large-scale residential project with a Gross Development Value of Rs 4,800 crore.
Andrew Ross Sorkin's new book '1929' revisits the Great Crash. Discover the parallels with today's market exuberance and margin debt. A must-read for investors.
Galaxy Health Insurance announces its foray into travel insurance. MD & CEO G. Srinivasan reveals a ₹400 crore Gross Written Premium target by FY27 and launches a new integrated health product.
A strategy once reserved for the ultra-rich, lifecycle investing using borrowed money is now accessible to retail investors in India, raising both opportunities and regulatory concerns.
Top Chinese banks, including ICBC and AgBank, have removed high-interest 5-year certificates of deposit to cut costs. This move aims to ease pressure on record-low profit margins as lenders support the economy. Learn the implications for savers and the ba
PSU bank chiefs warn RBI of a 70-bps margin squeeze as loans reprice instantly with repo rate cuts, but deposit rates lag. Key asymmetry threatens profitability.
Lenskart's robust 69% gross margin in Q2FY26 provides a significant advantage over Nykaa, enabling faster profit expansion or strategic reinvestment. Discover the key financials and market risks.