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Auto production in 'precarious' phase as suppliers feel 'stressed': Siam

As the inflation rate continues to rise, workers, including those at automobile and auto component makers, in Noida and Gurugram have protested low wages over the past few days

Parliamentary panel pulls up HealthMin over drug scheme funding gaps

Panel flags funding discontinuity in drug regulation scheme, urges swift SSDRS 2.0 approval and decentralisation of medical device clearances to ease bottlenecks and improve oversight

'No pressure to go IPO': PhonePe doubles down on AI transformation push

With its listing paused amid West Asia tensions, the Walmart-backed fintech is racing to automate operations for 650 million users

IRCTC Payments looks to capture ticketing, govt clients to boost volumes

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation eyes ₹1 trillion payments scale by expanding into ticketing and government clients through its payments arm

Listed hotel companies may add 70,000 keys to sector by FY30: CBRE

India's hospitality sector is set for long-term expansion as strong domestic tourism, rising incomes and premiumisation trends drive hotel chains to add over 70,000 keys by 2030

Govt rationalises fees for overloaded vehicles on National Highways

Government brings in a graded penalty system for overloaded vehicles on national highways, with fees up to four times the base rate to improve compliance and reduce road damage

ICICI Prudential Life net profit rises 58% in Q4FY26 on premium growth

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance reported a 58 per cent rise in Q4FY26 net profit to Rs 609 crore, supported by higher premium income and gains from sale of its subsidiary

Bike, auto services do not compete with each other in India market: Uber

Uber says Bike and Auto services are complementary in India, expanding the ride-hailing market and serving distinct mobility needs without cannibalising demand

NBFCs likely to report strong March-quarter profit despite margin pressure

NBFCs are likely to report healthy Q4FY26 earnings on steady credit demand, though elevated funding costs and geopolitical risks may weigh on margins and asset quality

Stocks edge up, oil slips to $98, dollar weakens on Iran-US talks

US President Donald Trump said Iran wants to make a deal, but added he would not agree to any outcome that allows Tehran to have a nuclear weapon

Nasscom calls TCS incident isolated, reiterates IT sector safety norms

Nasscom says the TCS harassment case is isolated and not reflective of the IT industry, reiterating strict safety norms, governance frameworks, and zero tolerance for misconduct

China's export engine stutters as crisis in West Asia dents global demand

But the conflict has disrupted global growth, leaving China especially vulnerable as it has relied on foreign demand to offset a prolonged inability to revive consumption at home

Taking a 'rain check' on agri output as past data softens monsoon concerns

IMD's below-normal monsoon forecast raises farm concerns, but past trends show steady foodgrain output supported by irrigation, resilient seeds, and better rainfall distribution

Domestic mutual funds buy banking stocks as FPIs exit in March selloff

Domestic mutual funds invested heavily in banking stocks in March, offsetting record foreign outflows as market sentiment weakened amid global geopolitical tensions

Navi Mumbai airport becomes 9th busiest in India within 4 months of launch

Navi Mumbai Airport ranks among India's top 10 within months, easing Mumbai congestion and set for rapid growth with airline expansion plans

360 One bags ₹2k cr for PIPE strategy; Wealth Company MF enters SIF space

360 One Asset raises ₹2,000 crore for PIPE bets, while Wealth Company MF enters the SIF space with long-short strategies targeting flexible equity returns

Datanomics: Ambedkar at 135, dreams yet to be fully realised for SC/STs

The number of SC/ST atrocity cases registered against SCs and STs increased by over 200 percent since 1991, spanning more than three decades

Higher under-recoveries keep Street cautious on OMCs amid crude surge

Rising crude prices and higher under-recoveries are weighing on OMCs, with revised windfall taxes offering limited relief as retail price hikes appear increasingly likely

War impact: India's overall airline capacity declines 0.2% in April

West Asia tensions dent international travel demand, dragging down India's airline capacity in April despite steady domestic growth and rising fares

BNP Paribas cuts 2026 Nifty target by 11% on oil surge, macro concerns

BNP Paribas cuts its 2026 Nifty target to 25,500, citing West Asia tensions, higher crude prices, and macroeconomic risks that could weigh on growth, earnings, and market valuations