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'Block Everything' protests sweep across France, protesters arrested

Authorities deployed more than 80,000 security personnel across the country, removing barriers and containing unrest as tensions flared in several places

Govt to relax disclosure rules for foreign govt bond buyers from Feb 2026

Foreign investors buying only government bonds need not disclose their investor group details as these securities carry low risk, the SEBI had said

Fed chair Powell should make big rate cut now, says Donald Trump

"Just out: No Inflation!!! Too Late must lower the RATE, BIG, right now. Powell is a total disaster, who doesn't have a clue!!!," Trump said in a post on Truth Social

'Some data' affected by cybersecurity incident, says Jaguar Land Rover

"Our forensic investigation continues at pace and we will contact anyone as appropriate if we find that their data has been impacted," the company, owned by India's Tata Motors, said

China's consumer prices drop fastest in 6 months as factory deflation eases

Weak consumer demand has weighed on China's economic growth as the property market downturn persists and US tariffs squeeze exports

Asia stocks gain, bonds fall as traders judge odds of bigger Fed cut

Gold caught its breath after Tuesday's record high, while the dollar ticked higher, with two crucial days of US inflation figures

National Australia Bank cuts 410 jobs, expands roles in India, Vietnam

NAB changes come one day after rival ANZ Group said it would cut 3,500 jobs over the next year as new chief executive Nuno Matos aims to cut duplication and simplify the bank's structure

Oil prices edge higher after Israeli strikes on Hamas leaders in Qatar

Brent crude futures settled 37 cents, or 0.6 per cent, higher at $66.39 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures also climbed 37 cents, or 0.6 per cent, to close at $62.63 a barrel

France's Macron names loyalist Sebastien Lecornu as new Prime Minister

Macron was forced to appoint a fifth prime minister in less than two years after parliament ousted Francois Bayrou nine months into the role over his plans for taming the country's ballooning debt

Ahead of IPO, Urban Company mobilises ₹854 cr from anchor investors

As per the circular, the company has allocated 8.29 crore equity shares at Rs 103 per apiece to anchor investors comprising 59 funds. This takes the fundraising to Rs 854 crore

Anglo American, Teck Resources to merge in second-largest mining deal ever

Under the proposed deal, which will require regulatory approvals, Anglo American shareholders would own 62.4% of new company Anglo Teck, while shareholders in Teck would hold 37.6%

Crude oil rises on modest Opec+ output hike, Russia supply concern

Brent crude rose 47 cents, or 0.7%, to $66.49 a barrel by 0910 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude climbed 72 cents, or 1.2%, to $62.98

Sebi expedites IPO approvals as it looks to ease regulations: Report

Sebi is using artificial intelligence to scan documents for shortcomings and engaging with merchant bankers to speed up clarifications needed, the regulatory sources said

India's consumer inflation likely rose in Aug, ending 9-month decline: Poll

Consumer inflation, as measured by the annual change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 2.10 per cent in August from 1.55 per cent in July

India tests alternate EV motors as China tightens rare earth exports

Seven Indian automakers are reviewing the motors, and if cleared, production could begin within a year, well ahead of an initial 2029 target

Apple event may lack sparkle, but rumored iPhone Air could drive upgrades

Apple would need to iron out how to pack batteries and cameras into a thinner device, analysts said, and seek to price it between the base iPhone 17 models and more expensive Pro models

India's August fuel demand declines to 11-month low, shows govt data

India is the world's third-largest consumer and importer of oil. The data is a proxy for the country's oil demand

Wall Street gains as markets bet on Sep rate cut; Nasdaq hits record high

Investors are expecting multiple rate cuts this year after a troubling nonfarm payrolls report on Friday confirmed a weakening U.S. job market

Tesla market share in US drops to lowest since 2017 as competition heats up

The decline highlights the threat from automakers ramping up EV incentives at a difficult time for the industry

Flood-hit India, Pakistan face rising basmati prices amid crop losses

India and Pakistan exclusively grow aromatic basmati rice, which sells for nearly twice the price of regular varieties and is primarily imported by Britain, the Middle East, and the United States