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Discom dues fall to ₹3,300 crore from ₹1.39 trillion: Shripad Yesso Naik

Outstanding dues of power discoms fall to Rs 3,300 crore from Rs 1.39 lakh crore in 2022, aided by LPS rules and reforms to improve financial health of utilities

ECoR tops freight loading as Railways earnings cross ₹1.7 trillion

East Coast Railway leads freight loading with record volumes in FY26 as Indian Railways earnings cross Rs 1.7 trillion, though revenue growth remains uneven across zones

Sebi proposes return of open market share buybacks after tax changes

This mechanism was discontinued effective April 1, 2025, due to concerns regarding the equitable treatment of shareholders and implications arising from the then-prevailing taxation framework

China drains cash from economy in rare move during oil price shock

Taken together, commercial banks likely recorded their first net repayment of PBOC loans since last May, according to Bloomberg calculations based on official data

SC expresses concern over intimidation of judicial officers in West Bengal

Supreme Court orders central forces and probe after judicial officers were allegedly confined during electoral roll revision in West Bengal, raising concerns over rule of law

Medtech, pharma welcome duty relief, seek GST cuts on key inputs

Industry welcomes customs duty exemption on petrochemicals but urges GST relief on inputs and faster refunds to ease cost pressures amid West Asia disruptions

Chandrasekaran asks Tata group heads to brace for West Asia conflict impact

According to a PTI report, the Tata Group chairman asked over 30 CEOs and MDs to prepare for a tougher business environment, and to manage spending and review project starts

Parliament passes Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill to amend 784 provisions

Parliament on Thursday passed a bill to amend 784 provisions in 79 central laws for decriminalising and rationalising minor offences to further improve the country's business environment.

India's Reit market gathers momentum, beats peers on returns: Anarock

India's Reit market gains traction with strong returns, high occupancy and regulatory support, outperforming Asian peers and drawing rising investor participation

LIC, New India Assurance, GIC Re retain systemically important status

Irdai retains LIC, New India Assurance and GIC Re as systemically important insurers for FY26, mandating enhanced supervision, governance norms and risk management oversight

India emerges as third-largest renewable energy market in 2025: IRENA

India becomes third-largest renewable energy market in 2025 with 45 GW addition, driven by strong solar and wind growth amid global energy uncertainty, IRENA report shows

IPL 2026 Today's Match: KKR vs SRH playing 11, batters vs bowlers match-ups

Both teams come into the contest after similar defeats in their last game, where strong batting performances were overshadowed by ineffective bowling

IMF, IEA, World Bank join hands to manage West Asia crisis impact

IMF, IEA and World Bank form coordination group to assess and manage energy and economic fallout of West Asia crisis, focusing on supply disruptions and global stability

IPL 2026: KKR vs SRH playing 11, live toss and match time, streaming

Both teams will be looking for their first win of the season as SRH lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the opening fixture, while KKR were beaten by Mumbai Indians (MI)

LG Electronics crosses one million AC sales in Q1 2026 amid strong demand

LG Electronics India crosses one million AC sales in Q1 2026, marking its fastest summer start, driven by early product launches, strong demand and supply chain efficiency

TotalEnergies, Masdar to form $2.2 billion renewable JV for Asia

TotalEnergies and Masdar to set up $2.2 billion JV to develop solar, wind and storage projects across nine Asian markets, combining existing assets and future pipeline

KKR vs SRH Live streaming: Where to watch today's IPL 2026 match?

JioHotstar in India will stream the IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad through their app and website

IPL 2026 stats: KKR vs SRH pitch report, Eden Gardens Stadium highest score

Eden Gardens Stadium key stats: Avg 1st inns 182, 200+ twice, 165 lowest defended, 196 chased. Pace leads wickets. KKR win % 57 overall, 33 in 2025; SRH struggle here with 27 win %.

Irdai seeks compliance check, action plan on dark patterns from insurers

Irdai asks insurers to assess compliance with dark pattern norms within 15 days and submit corrective action plans within a month for any non-compliance

West Bengal Assembly election 2026: Can Mamata Banerjee's TMC hold off BJP?

The 2026 West Bengal election is shaping up as a sharply polarised contest between the TMC and the BJP, with the Left Front and Congress largely confined to pockets