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58 engineering, technical colleges closed across India in 2025-26: AICTE

Of the 58 institutions, three were government aided, while the rest were privately financed

Nvidia supplier Foxconn's sales surge 40% on robust AI server demand

Shipments of AI racks are expected to maintain their momentum in the current quarter, while demand for information and communications technology products is entering peak season

SBI to hire 1,500 probationary officers this year to drive business growth

Of the total, 1,446 are regular vacancies, and the remaining 54 are backlog vacancies, SBI said in a recruitment notice

Govt asks Barc to suspend TV ratings pending registration under new policy

BARC, India's only television audience measurement agency, publishes weekly viewership data that serves as the industry's benchmark for advertising, media planning and programme evaluation

PSU banks' loan growth outpaces deposits in first quarter of FY27

Retail loans remained the key growth engine even as low-cost CASA deposits stayed under pressure

Stock markets to track crude prices, global trends, TCS earnings this week

Besides, the advancement of the southwest monsoon and trading activity of foreign investors would also influence market trading, said analysts

Radico Khaitan eyes 20% volume growth in premium portfolio in FY27

The company had achieved an Ebitda margin of close to 16.8 per cent last fiscal and expects this to expand by 125 basis points in FY27, driven largely by premiumisation and growth in white spirits

Govt issues notice to Meta on child sexual abuse material in Instagram ads

The development came a day after IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw directed Meity officials to summon Meta over Instagram ads allegedly promoting child sexual abuse material

53% petrol vehicle owners fault govt's handling of E20 rollout: Survey

A LocalCircles survey says 66 per cent of pre-2023 petrol vehicle owners reported a mileage drop of more than 10 per cent, while 31 per cent want the option to return to E0 or E10 fuel

FMCG firms optimistic on demand, expect easing input costs to aid margins

Demand conditions remained resilient, supported by steady economic activity, while easing commodity prices are expected to recover margins progressively in the coming quarters

Mcap of 6 of top-10 most valued firms surges ₹1 trillion, Airtel top gainer

Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 663.44 points, or 0.86 per cent, and the NSE Nifty rose 214.85 points, or 0.89 per cent

Diaspora's global success: What India can learn from its overseas achievers

The global success of the Indian diaspora suggests that expanding meritocracy, opportunity and fair competition at home could accelerate India's rise as a leading economy

MCQ-based entrance exams test intelligence in less time: NITI Aayog member

Last month, a committee flagged concerns over the CUET, saying its multiple-choice format may not suit humanities and social sciences, while calling for a review of its design and question quality

India needs 500,000 tonnes of new copper capacity every 5 years: ICA India

ICA India MD Mayur Karmarkar said copper demand is likely to track overall GDP growth and the association is anticipating at least around 9 per cent growth over 2026

Decision to drop Adani charges not tied to planned investments: US DOJ

US Department of Justice's official rejected media reports suggesting the dismissal was influenced by the conglomerate's investment plans

Weekly economy wrap: Energy relief, slower PMI, monsoon concerns mark week

Fuel curbs were withdrawn and LPG prices fell as energy pressures eased, but softer PMI readings, a wider fiscal deficit and inflation risks kept policy concerns alive

Drivers in India protest ethanol petrol policy over mileage, cost concerns

The government and automakers have been on the defensive after weeks of complaints on social media

JSW MG Motor may hike Windsor localisation over 70% to cut supply risks

The Windsor EV, which has crossed cumulative wholesales of 75,000 units in 21 months since launch in October 2024, has become the company's growth driver

Govt raises ONGC chairman entry age to 59, offers up to five-year tenure

The revised age limit marks a departure from the norms followed for most board-level appointments in Central Public Sector Enterprises

Fewer ships transiting Strait of Hormuz along Oman coast after U-turns

One products tanker that turned around on Saturday appears to be making a fresh attempt, sailing past the tip of Oman's Musandam peninsula