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Markets end lower ahead of Union Budget amid metal stock sell-off
Benchmark indices fell on Friday as metal stocks slumped sharply, while investors stayed cautious ahead of the Union Budget and amid sustained foreign fund outflows
 "Markets end lower ahead of Union Budget amid metal stock sell-off")
South Indian Bank shares tank over 15% after MD & CEO Seshadri exit plan
Stock plunges after lender says managing director and chief executive officer P R Seshadri will step down in September and not seek reappointment
 "South Indian Bank shares tank over 15% after MD & CEO Seshadri exit plan")
National Stock Exchange one step closer to IPO filing as Sebi grants NOC
For the NSE to go public, it has to submit both the NOC and an approved DRHP, say experts
 "National Stock Exchange one step closer to IPO filing as Sebi grants NOC")
Skymet says El Nino might strengthen in middle of Indian monsoon this year
Private forecaster warns evolving El Nino could suppress monsoon rainfall, raise heatwave risks and impact farm output, with models pointing to a peak in winter
 "Skymet says El Nino might strengthen in middle of Indian monsoon this year")
RBI dollar sales keep rupee shy of 92 on Friday, hit new closing low
RBI intervention via dollar sales prevented the rupee from breaching the 92 mark, even as it closed at a fresh low amid FPI outflows and dollar strength
 "RBI dollar sales keep rupee shy of 92 on Friday, hit new closing low")
As US, UK tighten student visas, India eyes inbound education opportunity
With US, UK, Canada and Australia tightening rules, policymakers see a chance to position India as a credible study destination for foreign students
 "As US, UK tighten student visas, India eyes inbound education opportunity")
Co-production over localisation: Industry on India-EU defence pact
India's defence industry sees the EU security pact as a turning point that could shift the country from buyer to industrial partner, unlocking co-development and supply chain opportunities
 "Co-production over localisation: Industry on India-EU defence pact")
India's foreign exchange reserves hit record high of $709 billion
Reserves rise to a fresh peak after 17 months, aided by higher gold prices and revaluation gains, even as the rupee remains under pressure amid FPI outflows
 "India's foreign exchange reserves hit record high of $709 billion")
Nifty100 PBT could have been 8.5% higher without labour Code effect
TCS, Infosys book one-time exceptional charges, while HDFC Bank absorbs higher wage costs directly into quarterly P&L
 "Nifty100 PBT could have been 8.5% higher without labour Code effect")
Oil holds near six-month high as investors track US-Iran tensions
Oil prices steadied near six-month highs as investors tracked US-Iran tensions, sanctions risks and a stronger dollar after a sharp monthly rally
 "Oil holds near six-month high as investors track US-Iran tensions")
Elon Musk's Spacex weighs merger with Tesla or xAI ahead of IPO plans
Elon Musk's SpaceX is exploring a potential merger with Tesla or AI firm xAI, a move that could reshape its IPO plans and consolidate Musk's business empire
 "Elon Musk's Spacex weighs merger with Tesla or xAI ahead of IPO plans")
Trump warns Britain on China ties as Starmer hails progress in Beijing
As Western leaders reel from Trump's unpredictability, Starmer is the latest to head to China
 "Trump warns Britain on China ties as Starmer hails progress in Beijing")
Apple rebounds in China with biggest quarterly sales in four years
Apple's iPhone 17 fuels a $25.5bn quarter in greater China, marking a sharp rebound and record holiday sales for the tech giant
 "Apple rebounds in China with biggest quarterly sales in four years")
WPL 2026 playoffs qualification scenarios: How Mi, GG, DC, UPW can qualify?
With two crucial league matches left, here's a detailed breakdown of what each team needs to do to qualify for the playoffs.
 "WPL 2026 playoffs qualification scenarios: How Mi, GG, DC, UPW can qualify?")
Nestle India sees strongest volume growth in 5 years; profit surges 45%
FMCG major reports 45.1% year-on-year jump in Q3 FY26 net profit, driven by volume-led sales growth, with confectionery and beverages leading performance
 "Nestle India sees strongest volume growth in 5 years; profit surges 45%")
What banning To Kill A Mockingbird tells us about fear, memory, and race
Over the years, Harper Lee's book has encountered pushback and bans, but in her centennial year, its lesson is as clear as it was when she wrote it: Silencing a mockingbird is difficult
 "What banning To Kill A Mockingbird tells us about fear, memory, and race")
Bajaj Auto posts record Q3 revenue and profit as EVs fuel domestic growth
Two-wheeler maker records its highest-ever quarterly revenue and profit in Q3 FY26, aided by premium motorcycles, strong EV sales and a rebound in exports
 "Bajaj Auto posts record Q3 revenue and profit as EVs fuel domestic growth")
Google India profit flat at ₹1,437 crore in FY25 as revenue dips 3.2%
Google India's standalone profit stayed flat at ₹1,436.9 crore in FY25 as revenue dipped and employee and tax expenses rose
 "Google India profit flat at ₹1,437 crore in FY25 as revenue dips 3.2%")
Menstrual health integral part of right to life and dignity, says SC
Court orders nationwide rollout of free menstrual hygiene facilities in schools, making the Union government's policy binding on all government and private institutions
 "Menstrual health integral part of right to life and dignity, says SC")
Judge bars prosecutors from seeking death penalty against Luigi Mangione
A US judge has barred federal prosecutors from seeking the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, citing flaws in the charge
 "Judge bars prosecutors from seeking death penalty against Luigi Mangione")