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Kaizad Bharucha to take on more responsibilities at HDFC Bank, says CEO

HDFC Bank Deputy MD Kaizad Bharucha is set for a larger role as the lender reviews its organisational structure, with RBI approving his reappointment for three years

Nestle India to add Munch production line at Sanand plant with ₹225 crore

Nestle India will invest ₹225 crore to add a new Munch production line at its Sanand facility, boosting capacity to meet rising demand for confectionery products

NTPC, UK's Octopus Energy sign pact to explore power sector opportunities

Homegrown power giant NTPC has signed an agreement with UK-based Octopus Energy Group to explore business opportunities in various segments, including electricity distribution and storage.

SBI Funds Management files for IPO; SBI, Amundi to sell 203.7 mn shares

Existing ‌investors State Bank of India and Amundi will sell ​203.7 million shares through ‌the "offer ​for ‌sale" route. SBI Funds ‌will not ‌issue new ​shares ​in the IPO

Pentagon seeks $200 billion more to fund ongoing Iran war: Report

Congress is bracing for a new spending request but it is not clear the White House has transmitted the request for consideration. It is unclear the spending request would have support

Health Ministry asks institutes to avoid informal foreign engagements

Union Health Ministry directs research bodies to refrain from informal data sharing and collaborations with foreign agencies without prior approval from competent authorities

Urea plants gets additional gas in spot auction; to operate at 80% capacity

With this additional procurement, the total gas availability at fertiliser plants has risen to approximately 40 MMSCMD, a jump of around 23 per cent over the earlier supply level

Fadnavis joins Gudi Padwa rally in Nagpur, pledges development for state

The CM said he was very happy to participate in the Gudi Padwa 'shobhayatra' in Nagpur and extended best wishes to the entire nation

PM Modi calls for global investment as power sector needs $2.2 trillion

PM Modi invites global investors to India's power sector, which needs $2.2 trillion over two decades to support energy transition and infrastructure expansion

Parl panel flags 67% vacancies at UGC, seeks time-bound hiring drive

Parliamentary panel flags over two-thirds vacancies at UGC, warns of impact on grants, monitoring and NEP rollout, calls for time-bound hiring drive

Strike on Iran South Pars gas field coordinated with US: Israeli officials

Trump said in a social media post that Washington "knew nothing about this particular attack" and that Israel would not attack the gas field further unless Iran again attacked Qatar

Traces of gold, diamond and ruby deposits detected: Odisha minister

Odisha reports traces of gold, diamond and ruby across districts, with detailed exploration and viability studies underway to assess potential mining prospects

Corporate governance experts seek clarity on Chakraborty's HDFC Bank exit

Experts call for an independent directors' committee to probe circumstances behind Chakraborty's exit, citing ambiguity in resignation letter and investor concerns

Iran strikes took out 17% LNG export capacity for 3-5 yrs: QatarEnergy CEO

Missile strikes damaged key LNG facilities in Qatar, triggering fires and disrupting exports. QatarEnergy says repairs could take up to five years, impacting global gas supplies

Delhi HC directs Nakkheeran to take down content on Isha Foundation case

Delhi High Court directs Nakkheeran to remove defamatory content on Isha Foundation, rejects plea to dismiss defamation suit at threshold stage

ECB holds rates as West Asia conflict clouds growth, inflation outlook

"The war in the Middle East...will have a material impact on near-term inflation through higher energy pricesm," the ECB said

The missing piece: A cohesive national framework on India's urbanisation

India's 2026 policy framework recognises the importance of urban growth, but falls short of offering a cohesive, data-driven national urbanisation strategy to guide planning and investment

Wipro launches GIFT City Hub to provide services to global BFSI clients

The new facility will initially seat 150 employees, with the flexibility to scale up to 500 seats based on client demand, the company said in a statement on Thursday

India auctions record 200 mineral blocks in 2025-26: Ministry of Mines

India auctions 200 mineral blocks in FY26, highest ever, with states playing a key role as focus sharpens on critical minerals and resource security

US may lift sanctions on 140 mn barrels of Iranian oil on the seas: Bessent

The US hasn't been targeting Iran's energy assets in the war, he said. With regard to Kharg Island, a key Iranian export hub, it mounted a "precision strike" against the military assets