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Fuel curbs were withdrawn and LPG prices fell as energy pressures eased, but softer PMI readings, a wider fiscal deficit and inflation risks kept policy concerns alive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

Tata Steel aims to spend ₹20,000 cr in FY27 on expansion, technology

The capex for the ongoing FY27 will be around 38 per cent higher from ₹14,559 crore that Tata Steel has spent on capital expenditure in the preceding 2025-26 financial year

Cube Highways Trust plans ₹5,000 crore IPO, eyes broader investor base

Cube Highways Trust, which owns a portfolio of highway assets across India, had 27 operational assets spanning 8,754 lane kilometres across 12 states and one Union Territory as of March 31, 2026

Govt withdraws emergency gas curbs as LNG supplies normalise after crisis

The ministry said the situation has since improved, with a ceasefire in place, negotiations underway and maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz resuming

Govt scraps 9 critical mineral blocks auction citing poor investor response

The development comes as a setback to the government's efforts to ramp up domestic exploration and production of critical minerals

IHCL's Puneet Chhatwal's remuneration rises nearly 9% to ₹25 cr in FY26

The percentage increase in the median remuneration of employees during FY26 stood at 5.5 per cent, as per the annual report

Trump mixes patriotism and partisanship in US 250th anniversary speech

Trump leaned into partisan territory unusual for an Independence Day address, which presidents typically use as a moment to unify the country

Performer's anti-Trump remarks draw cheers at Khamenei funeral in Tehran

Mohammad Rasouli, a poet, drew calls of 'Death to America!' and 'Death to Israel!'

Investors turn to India as AI market storm rattles global equities

India's lack of AI plays has been a hurdle most of the year as investors turned to markets like South Korea and Taiwan that delivered stellar returns

Monsoon moves across northwest India, rain likely in several states

IMD says conditions remain favourable for the monsoon to cover the remaining parts of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab, with heavy rain forecast across several regions