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Executive Centre joins growing list of flex-office players taking IPO route

The public issue comprises a fresh issue of equity shares, with proceeds to fund overseas acquisitions under an internal restructuring and meet general corporate purposes

2025 was a reckoning for 'experts' who claim to forecast the future

There's no shortage of forecasts for 2026, but 2025 shows why we should treat them with scepticism

Changing gears: Mercedes-Benz turns growth wheel towards ultra-luxury

Despite a 2.8 per cent fall in 2025 volumes, Mercedes-Benz India reported its best-ever revenue and profitability, led by top-end models, AMG growth and higher BEV mix

US auto firms hesitant to acquire parts from Indian manufacturers

US automakers are hesitant to sign new supply contracts with Indian auto component makers due to higher tariffs, though existing trade may continue in the near term, ACMA said

Moderate-risk investors may choose balanced advantage funds for 2026

Balanced advantage funds offer equity participation with lower volatility through dynamic asset allocation, though they are not risk-free and returns can turn negative over the short term

Metal stocks extend rally; Vedanta, Nalco, Hindustan Copper zoom up to 6%

At 10:21 AM on Wednesday, the Nifty Metal index was the top gainer among the sectoral indices up 2 per cent, as compared to 0.23 per cent decline in the Nifty 50

Festivals, wedding sales, GST rate cuts may have fuelled Q3 retail growth

Analysts at Elara Capital, in a note last week, said they expect the retail companies to deliver a revenue growth of 12 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in the quarter

RBI asks banks to meet forex risk capital norms on continuous basis

The RBI has proposed changes to how banks calculate net foreign exchange exposure, requiring them to maintain capital for forex risk on a continuous, end-of-day basis

Foreign Secretary Misri meets senior CPC leader to discuss India-China ties

Sun, the vice minister of the CPC's international department, is currently on a visit to India to explore ways to improve relations between the two countries

Coca-Cola reshuffle puts India head under new global CEO Henrique Braun

The Coca-Cola Company has announced leadership changes effective March 31, 2026, creating new market groupings under incoming CEO Henrique Braun, including expanded oversight for India

Hazlewood optimistic for T20 World Cup 2026 return despite injury setbacks

The timing of the World Cup works in Hazlewood's favor, as Australia's first match is against Ireland on February 11, 2026.

Integration between tracks, freight corridors speeds up: Railways ministry

Seamless integration between dedicated freight corridors and the Indian Railways network is improving, with a record 892 interchange trains handled in a single day, the railways ministry said

Kotak Mahindra Bank marks 30 years of listing on National Stock Exchange

Kotak Mahindra Bank marked three decades of listing on the NSE with a bell-ringing ceremony, underscoring its growth, scale and long-term commitment to India's financial markets

India vs New Zealand HIGHLIGHTS 2nd ODI: Mitchell-Young shine as New Zealand level series 1-1

New Zealand, with the win against India in the second ODI in Rajkot, have ended their 8-match winless streak against India in down-under conditions

No Infosys employee apprehended by US authorities: CEO Salil Parekh

During the company's Q3 earnings call, Parekh, responding to a specific question, said the rumours that had been circulating online over the past few days

What is rocket-cum-missile force termed 'need of the hour' by army chief

A unified missile force will allow faster decision-making by shortening the chain of command

Trump says 'anything less' than US control of Greenland is 'unacceptable'

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that American control of the island was necessary to counter the influence of Russia and China

NHAI, Reliance Jio launch trials for real-time cattle alerts on highways

State-owned NHAI, in a statement, said the pilot project is being implemented on the Jaipur-Agra and Jaipur-Rewari NH corridors

India asks its citizens to leave Iran amid protests and crackdown

India has advised its citizens, including students and tourists, to leave Iran amid widespread protests and a security crackdown, and urged others to avoid travel to the country

Zubeen Garg drowned, was intoxicated and without life jacket: S'pore police

Garg, 52, was with a yacht party on September 19, 2025 and initially wore a life jacket but removed it and later declined to put on a second one offered to him