Lakshya Gupta

Lakshya Gupta

Lakshya Gupta is a 2026 batch Business Standard-Rahul Khullar intern.

Lakshya Gupta

Climate-resistant crop varieties can reduce El Niño impact, say experts

Agricultural experts say resilient traditional rice varieties such as Kala Namak can help farmers withstand delayed monsoons and weather-related stress during the kharif season

Updated On: 21 Jun 2026 | 5:37 PM IST

Flipkart beauty category grows 50% as non-metro cities drive demand

Non-metro cities account for more than half of demand on Flipkart's Beauty and Personal Care segment, while Gen Z consumers drive nearly 60 per cent of purchases

Updated On: 19 Jun 2026 | 11:19 PM IST

VB-G RAM G funds insufficient for 125-day job promise: Civil society groups

Civil society groups claim the Centre's interim allocation under the new rural jobs scheme would finance far fewer than the promised 125 days of work in several states

Updated On: 17 Jun 2026 | 8:44 PM IST

Jaiprakash Associates stock to delist on June 18; all you need to know

JAL is being delisted following its acquisition by Adani Group through insolvency, and as per the resolution plan approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Allahabad Bench, Prayagraj.

Updated On: 17 Jun 2026 | 2:50 PM IST

India Market Strategy: PhillipCapital expects moderate FY27 returns

India Market Strategy: In event of an end to the West Asia war, equities seem to be favourably placed and macros should improve, says PhillipCapital in its June report.

Updated On: 17 Jun 2026 | 11:19 AM IST

JM Fin on insurance: Retail health to drive growth; Star Health top pick

The brokerage said that it prefers Star Health in the space as it has recommended a 'Buy' rating on the stock for a target price of ₹650.

Updated On: 17 Jun 2026 | 11:17 AM IST

India's top companies must invest heavily in AI, says Mohandas Pai

The former Infosys CFO says India's leading firms need to increase investments in AI and R&D or risk losing competitiveness to global rivals

Updated On: 11 Jun 2026 | 6:52 PM IST

India's all-weather route to Ladakh: Here's why Zojila Tunnel matters

The tunnel is designed to reduce the time required to cross the Zojila Pass from around three hours to about 20 minutes

Updated On: 10 Jun 2026 | 4:14 PM IST

Agriculture needs dual approach to tackle El Nino, build climate resilience

El Nino is a natural phenomenon in the eastern Pacific Ocean that influences global weather patterns, including India's monsoon

Updated On: 04 Jun 2026 | 10:13 PM IST