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Govt bond yields surge 9 basis points on rise in crude oil prices

Government bond yields climbed as crude oil and US Treasury yields rose, while improved liquidity conditions pushed overnight rates below the policy repo rate

Gauging disruption: AI studies highlight labour-market inequality

If entry-level roles shrink because of AI, the pathway for skill accumulation itself may be disrupted

Supreme Court asks Sebi to close case against Sandesaras or face action

The SEBI's counsel said Solicitor General Tushar Mehta is deliberating with the market regulator and sought a week's time to apprise the court of the developments

Gains ahead for Bharti Airtel on multiple triggers, recent correction

Bharti Airtel may see upside from tariff hikes, data monetisation and Nxtra expansion, with lower capex aiding deleveraging despite recent stock correction

The discontinuation of revenue deficit grants signals new fiscal path

The first of a two-part series explains how the Centre has adhered to a fiscal consolidation path and why it is imperative for states to align their fiscal trajectories too

FMCG firm Emami to acquire remaining 73.5% stake in Axiom Ayurveda

Emami will acquire full control of Axiom Ayurveda in a phased deal exceeding Rs 300 crore, strengthening its presence in health, wellness and the fast-growing beverage segment

JioBlackRock CEO Marc Pilgrem to exit, Swapnil Bhaskar to take charge

Marc Pilgrem will step down from JioBlackRock Investment Advisers and return to BlackRock, with Swapnil Bhaskar set to take over as CEO as the venture expands its digital wealth platform

Bharti Airtel becomes second-largest telco globally with 650 mn users

Bharti Airtel strengthens its global standing with 650 million users across India and Africa, while expanding into digital services, financial products and satellite communications

RBI's rupee challenge: Policymakers should not be swayed by absolute levels

While the war is affecting macroeconomic dynamics in various ways, requiring intervention, economic management has become significantly complex for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Sebi mulls reintroducing open market share buybacks amid tax changes

Sebi proposes reintroducing open market buybacks as an additional route after tax changes, saying concerns over shareholder inequity have been addressed

Cash market turnover dipped, F&O growth remained sluggish in FY26

Higher STT, RBI rule tightening may continue to weigh on volumes in FY27

Markets defy global cues to end in green despite crude oil price surge

But log their sixth straight weekly loss - longest losing streak since October 2025

CBSE issues advisory on QR codes after Orry, Rickroll posts go viral

CBSE clarifies QR codes on question papers are for internal authentication and not web links, after viral posts linked them to Orry images and Rickroll videos

TVS Venu group to acquire PGIM'S asset management business in India

TVS Venu Group signs definitive agreements to acquire PGIM India's asset management business from Prudential Financial, subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions

Begin work on improving credit score a year before applying for BFSI job

Employers are using credit history to assess candidates for roles involving clients' money, credit decisions, and sensitive financial data

M&M, TVS Motor: BSE Auto slips 3% as brokerages flag demand, margin risks

Brokerage analysis suggests that auto pack delivered a strong performance in March 2026; however, they flagged demand risks going ahead

PM Modi meets Russian Deputy PM, discusses trade, energy cooperation

Manturov, on a two-day visit to India, also held talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval

Going beyond 2% CSR: The institutions India needs for a Viksit Bharat

India - and its leading business houses - must go beyond mere CSR spending to build enduring institutions that strengthen governance, improve execution, and unlock large-scale social impact across sta

The future of retail: How empowering small businesses can drive growth

India's MSMEs are reshaping retail through digital adoption, data-led decisions and e-commerce expansion, but unlocking their full potential will require stronger infrastructure, training, and ecosyst

Govt plan to levy data tax may earn nearly ₹30K cr in revenue: IIFL Capital

₹1/GB data tax could fetch ₹30,000 crore but raise mobile bills by up to 20%, says IIFL; proposal may face pushback over regressive impact