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FY26 likely to be another slow year for IT companies, say analysts
Analysts say possibility of hitting high single-digit revenue growth looks unlikely
 "FY26 likely to be another slow year for IT companies, say analysts")
India-UK trade deal pushes this liquor stock to 9-month high; do you own?
Globus Spirits share price hit a nine-month high of ₹1,275 today, surging 6 per cent on the BSE in Friday's intraday trade. Find out why the liquor stock is rising on India-UK FTA deal
 "India-UK trade deal pushes this liquor stock to 9-month high; do you own?")
US earns well on Trump's tariffs; country's custom revenues cross $100 bn
Increased customs revenue produced a surplus budget for America in June
 "US earns well on Trump's tariffs; country's custom revenues cross $100 bn")
These defence stocks cracked up to 28% from recent highs; correction over?
Technical charts show that defence stocks such as BDL, Mazagon Dock, Cochin Shipyard, ideaForge and GRSE can fall another 18% from here; check support levels each defence shares here.
 "These defence stocks cracked up to 28% from recent highs; correction over?")
Should you buy, sell or hold SRF shares post Q1 results? Find out here
SRF's revenue for the quarter rose 10.3 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹3,819.6 crore, while Ebitda surged 37.8 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹831 crore, improving margins from 17.4 per cent to 21.7 per cent.
 "Should you buy, sell or hold SRF shares post Q1 results? Find out here")
Slabs, cess, and trade-offs: India's GST faces a fork in the road
With rate slabs ripe for consolidation and the compensation cess at a crossroads, India's GST revamp must balance political economy, revenue stability, and taxpayer fairness
 "Slabs, cess, and trade-offs: India's GST faces a fork in the road")
What to do with Cyient shares after Q1 results? Analysts decode what's next
Cyient reported Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹163 crore, a Y-o-Y growth of 30 per cent, and revenue of ₹1,393 crore, marking a Q-o-Q decline of 0.3 per cent and Y-o-Y growth of 3.6 per cent.
 "What to do with Cyient shares after Q1 results? Analysts decode what's next")
ICICI vs HDFC vs Axis Bank: Which bank stock is best for your portfolio?
Bank stock to buy: While analysts like ICICI Bank's unblemished report card for Q1FY26, they see HDFC Bank emerging as a stronger franchise over long-term. Axis Bank's weak Q1 has left if off radar
 "ICICI vs HDFC vs Axis Bank: Which bank stock is best for your portfolio?")
Winning ways: Delhi must study global best sports management practices
Though encouraging, this news-making spending from one of India's richest among the states and Union Territories may also be viewed as an attempt at constructive competitive federalism
 "Winning ways: Delhi must study global best sports management practices")
Coca-Cola, Bhartiya family likely to consider listing HCCB in India
Coca-Cola and the Bhartiya family may look to list Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) in India, with the Bhartiya family set to become the controlling shareholder
 "Coca-Cola, Bhartiya family likely to consider listing HCCB in India")
China's rare earth curbs: No relief for EV cos as govt pushes localisation
The directive came amid growing industry concern over supply chain constraints following China's April 4 move to restrict exports of rare earth magnets
 "China's rare earth curbs: No relief for EV cos as govt pushes localisation")
Stabilising sector: Task cut out for new Irdai chairman Ajay Seth
With major reforms underway and growth tapering, Seth's key challenge will be to stabilise the insurance sector and steer regulatory transitions
 "Stabilising sector: Task cut out for new Irdai chairman Ajay Seth")
Q1 miss for Dr Reddy's, but analysts remain hopeful for future prospects
Despite missing Q1 expectations, Dr Reddy's continues to see growth in key markets like Europe and India, while managing costs to offset challenges in the US
 "Q1 miss for Dr Reddy's, but analysts remain hopeful for future prospects")
Lifequake: Tarini Mohan's book about what came after, not miracles
She writes with remarkable lucidity about the estrangement of living in a body that no longer responds the way it once did, of the disjuncture between intention and execution
 "Lifequake: Tarini Mohan's book about what came after, not miracles")
Datanomics: Telangana slips into deflation, Andhra sees flat prices
Though Telangana saw deflation in June, this was not the first time. Around six and a half year ago, it witnessed deflation for two consecutive months of December and January
 "Datanomics: Telangana slips into deflation, Andhra sees flat prices")
Less discretion needed: Transfer-pricing proposal may lead to litigation
Indeed, in some cases additional discretionary powers will be granted by some proposed changes.
 "Less discretion needed: Transfer-pricing proposal may lead to litigation")
The Board's AI agenda: How prepared are you to guide the transformation?
When a business that relies heavily on artistic talent cites AI as a disruptive force, it signals more than just an industry-specific concern
 "The Board's AI agenda: How prepared are you to guide the transformation?")
Foreign degree loses sheen as students question return on investment
The sharpest declines were for Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States, with student numbers falling by 41 per cent, 27 per cent and 13 per cent, respectively
 "Foreign degree loses sheen as students question return on investment")
Thermostat setting: India's move towards energy-efficient AC solutions
We often see airconditioning as a luxury that middle-class families and small businesses cannot afford
 "Thermostat setting: India's move towards energy-efficient AC solutions")
Spiritual circuits to gain as India opens doors to Chinese tourists
With the resumption of tourist visas for Chinese citizens after five years, India's tourism sector, especially spiritual circuits, is set for a boost
 "Spiritual circuits to gain as India opens doors to Chinese tourists")