Vrinda Goel

India's top 500 listed firms have only 9 women CEOs, 25 MDs: Govt data

Women remain underrepresented in senior corporate leadership, with just nine CEOs and 25 MDs among India's top 500 listed companies, according to data presented by the government in the Lok Sabha

Explained: What is a cess and how states use it for welfare purposes

Himachal Pradesh's widow and orphan cess on fuel has brought purpose-specific levies into focus. Here's what a cess is and how states use such levies for welfare needs

Zepto warehouse sealed in Bengaluru over unhygienic food storage conditions

Karnataka's food safety department sealed a Zepto warehouse in Hoskote after finding misbranding, non-compliant labelling and unhygienic food storage and handling conditions

Himachal adds 60 paise cess on petrol, diesel for widow, orphan welfare

The levy will add 60 paise to every litre of petrol and high-speed diesel sold in Himachal Pradesh, with the revenue earmarked for welfare measures for widows and orphaned children

How India's PSU stake-sale journey has evolved: Explained in 5 charts

The latest LIC stake sale marks another milestone in the government's disinvestment drive. Here's what the data reveals about PSU stake sales, disinvestment receipts and major listings

Why should city be put to ransom? Delhi HC on Jantar Mantar protests

The Delhi HC questioned keeping Jantar Mantar as a protest site, saying the city should not be put to ransom, while asking Delhi Police to decide on a protest plea by August 8

Gen Z grievances genuine, protesters not anti-national: Mohan Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat backed Gen Z's grievances, saying young protesters are not anti-national, and called for dialogue to address concerns and build consensus

Trump signs new birthright citizenship orders: What it means for Indians

Weeks after the US Supreme Court blocked his earlier order, Trump has signed two new executive orders targeting birth tourism and narrowing birthright citizenship eligibility

Urban, rural consumer confidence dips as price concerns persist: RBI survey

Households became more cautious about the economy, jobs and inflation in July, though they remained optimistic about income growth and spending, RBI's latest surveys showed

Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026: Why is legislation facing pushback

The Bill proposes sweeping changes to the governance of the Indian Statistical Institute, with faculty warning that it could weaken the institute's autonomy and centralise decision-making

India may swap land with Myanmar to demarcate border: Here's all we know

India and Myanmar are reportedly discussing a possible land exchange to settle an undemarcated stretch of their border along Manipur, a move aimed at completing demarcation

IMD issues heavy rain alert across India; Delhi to see more showers

According to the IMD, widespread rainfall activity is likely across the Himalayan states, the Indo-Gangetic plains, central India, the eastern region, the west coast and parts of southern India

Q1 results today: LIC, Hero MotoCorp, Trent among 140 firms on Aug 6

Q1FY27 company results: Firms including Britannia Industries, Apollo Tyres, Emcure Pharmaceuticals, Fortis Healthcare, and Lupin are also to release their April-June earnings today

FSSAI's crackdown: Why food brands and liquor firms are under scanner

From misleading labels and '100%' purity claims to liquor, nutraceuticals, packaged water and quick commerce, here's a look at FSSAI's recent enforcement actions

Explained: Why RBI wants to restart UCB licensing after a two-decade pause

After a 20-year freeze, the RBI is preparing to issue new UCB licences as reforms, stronger oversight and improving financial health reshape the cooperative banking sector

RBI MPC lowers FY27 inflation forecast to 5%, projects GDP growth at 6.7%

RBI MPC August: The policy committee kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, and the committee maintained its 'neutral' stance

Q1 results today: Aurobindo Pharma, Biocon, PB Fintech, 130 more on Aug 5

Q1FY27 company results: Firms including JK Lakshmi Cement, Power Grid Corporation of India, Berger Paints, and Bikaji Foods are also to release their April-June earnings today

IMD warns of heavy rainfall across India, issues yellow alert for Delhi

The weather department has forecast widespread rain and thunderstorms across several states, while Delhi remains under a yellow alert

₹4,687 crore interest subsidy approved for ethanol projects: Govt

The government has approved ₹4,687 crore in interest subsidies for ethanol projects and released ₹2,075 crore to Nabard since FY23 to support capacity expansion

Menstrual leave in India: Which states offer it and what courts have said

With courts in Kerala and Tamil Nadu pushing governments to examine menstrual leave policy, here's a look at the states that have introduced the policy and how their rules differ