Trends

The small picture: Tracing the subtle trends behind India's capex growth

Remember that the government had for the first time in the last five years projected a single-digit growth in capex in 2025-26 to just 6.5 per cent

Gemini's 'Nano Banana' turns selfies into AI saree edits; but is it safe?

Nano Banana, Google's Gemini Nano-powered AI photo tool, has gone viral with saree edits but once again sparks privacy and safety concerns over AI image generation

Front seat view: Luxury cars and bikes rev up for the festival season

Luxury carmakers are shifting into high gear with a mix of product launches, personalised experiences & lifestyle-led engagement

Celebration getaways: Diwali under the stars or Pujo in a Rajbari

For those looking to celebrate India's biggest festivals away from home, boutique hotels, heritage properties are curating immersive experiences steeped in tradition, with all the comforts of luxury

Spirit of the festival season: Hosting an unforgettable gathering at home

Unsurprisingly, global brands are once again turning up to be part of the festival season, right through Onam, Ganesh Chaturthi, Durga Puja, Dussehra, and Diwali

Silver linings: Why silver remains a symbol of prosperity and permanence

Known for blending contemporary aesthetics with vintage charm, Singh says that silver is finding new life in homes - not just in traditional ways, but in repurposed, innovative formats

Looms of luxury: Textiles to celebrate with this festival season

From jacquard cashmere to artisanal alpaca blends, textiles as heirlooms or work of art are all the rage this celebration season

Festive code: Leading designers share notes on the look of the season

"Our bestseller is sculpted womenswear and tailored kurta sets with tonal embroidery for men," says Rahul Khanna

Time to sparkle: A festival style guide from jewellery designers

Jewellery designers offer a style guide on mixing Meenakari with metallics, and brooches with blazers

Heritage watches to rare books: A curated bouquet of exquisite gifts

The collection includes: Jaipur Watch Company's limited-edition watch, Baccarat's Rouge 540 and more

Drone diyas to moving rangolis: Tradition meets theatrics at festivals

Whether it's Diwali in Delhi, Dussehra in Pune, Durga Puja in Kolkata, or Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai, event planners agree on one thing: the soul must remain Indian, even if the stage feels global

Labubu mania goes global: Celebs and fans queue for China's monster doll

Born in China, loved worldwide: Labubu, the oddball monster doll, is now a fashion must-have, collector's gem, and symbol of China's creative soft power

REC share falls 3% on AUM growth guidance cut for FY26; check details here

At 1:18 PM, REC share price continued trading near day's low at ₹390, down 2.91 per cent. In comparison, BSE Sensex was trading flat with a positive bias at 81,226.96 level.

What is the US trying to achieve through reciprocal tariffs? Explained

It could be easier for India to deal with reciprocal tariffs by increasing imports from the US to protect its existing exports to the US, said analysts at Kotak Institutional Equities.

DroneAcharya, ideaForge, Paras Defence gain upto 5% on March 21; here's why

The surge in these stocks followed the news that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is likely to announce a uniform 5 per cent GST rate on all commercial-use drones in its upcoming meeting

Vodafone Idea share gains 5% on rolling out 5G services in Mumbai; details

The uptick in the Vodafone Idea share price came after the company launched its 5G services in Mumbai

Here's why MTNL shares skyrocketed 14% in trade on March 13; details here

The uptick in the MTNL share price came after MTNL, along with BSNL, has generated Rs 12,984.86 crore from the monetisation of land, buildings, towers, and fibre since 2019

Stock Market Holiday: Is BSE, NSE open or closed on Holi 2025, March 14?

Indian Stock Market News: Indian stock market hours are from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday. A pre-open session runs from 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM on regular trading days

KEI Industries rises 5% as Morgan Stanley initiates with overweight rating

The northward move in KEI Industries share price came after foreign brokerage firm Morgan Stanley initiated coverage with 'Overweight' rating, with a target price of Rs 4,391

Sahaj Agrawal of Kotak Securities suggests Short Strangle strategy on Nifty

Market is likely to remain range-bound in the near term, adhering to the key Support & Resistance levels established over the past two weeks