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Electric 2-wheeler maker Ather to cut aluminium content to ease costs

Ather plans to reduce aluminium content in scooters to cut costs and improve margins, with up to 15 per cent savings expected on its upcoming EL platform

RBI DG T Rabi Sankar criticises banks' arbitrage trades as rupee weakens

Since the RBI first clamped down to support the battered rupee, which had hit record lows and was staring at the 100 per dollar mark, the local currency has gained around 2%

Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveils district-wise agri roadmap for 4 MP districts

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan harps on value addition and integrated farming models

RBI seeks to tighten oversight of govt NBFCs with new classification norms

Uncertainty lingers over Tata Sons de-classification as upper-layer NBFC

Equities, rupee brace for market volatility amid West Asia conflict

Experts say the pause in negotiations has reintroduced a layer of uncertainty, particularly around crude-oil prices, which remain a key monitorable for the markets

Bankers see merit in RBI's one-hour e-payment lag despite cost concerns

Bankers support RBI's proposal for delayed digital payments to curb fraud, but flag infrastructure costs and suggest raising the threshold from Rs 10,000 to Rs 25,000

Smart pumps power nuclear energy growth in India's clean energy shift

Smart pumps power India's nuclear leap as Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor achieves criticality, marking a milestone in clean energy ambitions

Lightstorm eyes IPO, AI-led growth on Cloud and data centre connectivity

I-Squared Capital, NIIF-backed fibre and connectivity provider set to invest $100-200 mn in network for AI hyper growth

Here Where We Live Is Our Country: What is Judaism without Zionism?

As debates over Zionism intensify, a new book revisits the Jewish Labour Bund, offering an alternative vision of Jewish identity rooted in "hereness" and solidarity

Donald Trump vows to block Hormuz after US-Iran peace talks fail

Vance said Iran had chosen not to accept American terms, including not to build nuclear weapons

Call for a basic plan: Telcos must also offer non-data plans for users

Trai pushes telcos to offer cheaper voice-SMS plans, aiming to improve affordability and digital inclusion amid rising concerns over pricing and limited competition

Risks persist: Fog of uncertainty descends as Iran-US negotiations fail

Failed US-Iran talks and continued Hormuz blockade deepen global uncertainty, with fragile diplomacy offering only limited hope amid escalating geopolitical tensions

Iran war prompted India to change crude formula to fix 3-year inaccuracy

Old formula did not represent the price paid by Indian refiners

West Asia conflict: India, UAE discuss energy ties, regional security

Jaishankar meets UAE leadership, thanks them for support to Indian diaspora amid West Asia tensions, as Pakistan eyes Qatar replacing UAE as creditor

West Asia war: OMCs face renewed pressure as US-Iran peace talks collapse

Indian vessel carrying nearly 20,400 tonnes of LPG crossed Hormuz on April 11

Everyone loves a good GST: Politicians understand the flaws in system

India's GST needs urgent reform as structural flaws-multiple rates, exemptions, and broken credit chains-continue to hurt growth, investment, and exports

CBDT urged to issue master circular on legacy tax guidance in new I-T law

Experts flag ambiguity over applicability of legacy circulars under the new Income-tax Act, 2025, seeking clarity to reduce disputes and ensure uniform compliance

The question of energy in times of West Asia war and global disruption

War-driven oil disruptions are reshaping global energy markets, accelerating the shift to renewables while exposing deep vulnerabilities in energy security worldwide

Zero tolerance for harassment, staff accused in Nashik case suspended: TCS

The clarification comes in the wake of allegations of sexual harassment and forced religious conversion by eight female employees at the multinational company's office in Nashik

Physical AI explained: Why a bigger shakeup may be round the corner

AI brings intelligence directly into physical systems, allowing them to perform tasks with precision and responsiveness