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Rising yields, inflation to keep FY27 corporate bond issuances subdued

Corporate bond issuances likely to remain subdued in FY27 as elevated yields, inflation risks and liquidity conditions weigh on fundraising activity and investor appetite

Rajnath Singh commissions advanced stealth frigate INS Taragiri in Vizag

Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi and Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan were among the attendees, along with other senior Indian Navy officials

India's forex reserves plunge $30.5 bn in March amid RBI intervention

Only $22 bn added to total reserves as foreign currency assets fell by $14 bn in FY26

Valuations, expansion plans may drive gains for hotel majors despite risks

Hotel stocks may rebound as valuations correct and expansion plans support growth, despite near-term pressure from weak demand, geopolitical tensions and cancellations

Nasa astronauts on track to moon after Orion engine burn for lunar flyby

Known as the translunar injection burn, this step had little room for error in order to put Orion on the correct trajectory for the 10-day mission to lap the moon

CM Rekha Gupta unveils Delhi's air pollution mitigation plan for 2026

Announcing the rollout of the plan, Gupta said the initiative builds on the government's 'historic' Green Budget for 2026-27 and aims to translate clean air goals into measurable outcomes

Nomura downgrades India equities to neutral on oil, AI and inflow risks

Brokerage flags risks from elevated oil prices, slowing domestic inflows and India's weak positioning in AI, even as valuations remain stretched versus regional peers

India's 'Mounjaro brides': Weight-loss injections enter pre-wedding prep

Many marriages are still arranged by families, often accompanied by expectations around physical appearance and financial status, which is driving a growing demand for weight-loss solutions

GIFT City's insurance premium ecosystem hit $1.2 billion in 2025

GIFT City's insurance and reinsurance ecosystem grows over 11-fold to $1.2 billion by 2025, driven by global entrants, rising underwriting capacity and expanding IFSC market

Pakistan-led ceasefire push between US and Iran hits dead end: Report

Iran has officially told mediators that it is unwilling to meet US officials in Islamabad in the coming days and considers US demands unacceptable, the report said

ECM fees rise sharply even as investment banking revenues slump in Q1

Equity capital markets underwriting fees rise 39% in Q1 despite weaker deal volumes, while overall investment banking revenues fall amid subdued M&A and debt market activity

Firms with cancelled drug licences may face heat as Centre tightens rules

DCC discusses stricter norms to bar firms with cancelled licences from reapplying and proposes public disclosure of inspection findings to strengthen pharma regulation

Crew member of US fighter jet downed over Iran rescued, CBS News reports

US rescues one crew member after fighter jet shot down over Iran, as search continues for second amid escalating conflict

Birds, Sex and Beauty: A lively take on evolution and attraction

Matt Ridley's book revisits Darwin's sexual selection theory, exploring how birds choose mates-and what it reveals about beauty, evolution, and human assumptions

Cricket's new order: Time to replace bilaterals with tighter tournaments

As IPL and T20 leagues reshape cricket's economics, the sport is drifting toward a new hierarchy-ODIs as events, T20 as franchise-driven, and Tests as curated rivalries

IFSC listing push faces reality check after GIFT City IPO withdrawal

IPO withdrawal at GIFT City highlights regulatory hurdles and limited investor access, raising concerns over IFSC's listing readiness

Moving to three-layer structure to flatten hierarchy, says Gautam Adani

Gautam Adani says group is redesigning structure to boost agility and decision-making, while APSEZ targets 1 billion tonnes cargo handling by 2030

Trump budget seeks 10% cut in discretionary spend, defence outlay $1.5 trn

The president's proposed budget changes need to be approved by the U.S. Congress, which requires bipartisan support, and the spending requests are often treated by lawmakers as suggestions

SpaceX targets more than $2 trillion valuation ahead of record-breaking IPO

At more than $2 trillion, SpaceX's valuation would increase by nearly two thirds in a matter of months

West Asia crisis: Govt explores ways to boost induction heater production

Govt discusses ramping up induction heater production as LPG supply concerns rise amid West Asia tensions, triggering surge in demand for electric cooking alternatives