Sunday, October 19, 2025

Business

Growing India-Egypt ties open doors for collaboration in EV, renewables, fintech

NEW DELHI: The strategic dialogue between India and Egypt will enhance bilateral partnership amid “immense potentials” for collaboration in electric vehicles, food security, defence, technology, and start-ups, according to a new report.

Data is the new oil, data centres new refineries: Ashwini Vaishnaw

NEW DELHI: Underlining India’s ambitious digital transformation agenda, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Saturday described data as “the new oil” and data centres as “the new refineries.”

Silver posts biggest intraday correction in MCX history

MUMBAI: Silver futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) saw its biggest intraday correction, dropping 16,715 points from the session high to the low, nearly 10 per cent from their peak, before recovering to close with modest gains.

Nifty, Sensex surge over 2 pc this week amid renewed hopes of US-India trade deal

MUMBAI: The Indian equity benchmarks ended the week decisively higher amid short covering from foreign institutional investor (FII) participants and resilient domestic cues.

PCBL Chemical’s Q2 profit falls 50 pc to Rs 61.7 crore

MUMBAI: PCBL Chemical Limited, a part of the RPSG Group, on Friday reported a 50 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 61.7 crore in the July-September quarter (Q2 FY26), compared to Rs 123 crore in the same period last financial year (Q2 FY25).

India now engages in trade from position of strength: Piyush Goyal

NEW DELHI: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that India has undergone a significant shift in recent years and that it now negotiates from a position of strength, reflecting the country’s growing economic confidence and global stature in terms of India’s approach to Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and other trading arrangements.

India’s rich gold and diamond reserves can drive growth: Vedanta Chairman

NEW DELHI: Vedanta Group Founder and Chairman Anil Agarwal on Friday said that today, nothing can happen without India’s presence.

Ideal gold buying range may be seen at Rs 1.14–1.18 lakh per 10 grams: Report

NEW DELHI: The ideal buying range for gold may be considered between Rs 1,14,000 and Rs 1,18,000 per 10 grams, Religare Broking, in its Diwali 2025 Gold Special Report, has said.

Mcap of India’s listed universe breaches one-year high amid foreign inflows

NEW DELHI: India's listed firms breached a one-year high in market capitalisation as it climbed past Rs 467 lakh crore, fuelled by renewed foreign investor buying and growing expectations of an India–US trade deal.

Sri Lankan PM visits NITI Aayog to witness India’s transformative initiatives

NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya visited NITI Aayog with a focus on fostering deeper collaboration between the two countries and get insights on India’s transformative initiatives in the sectors of infrastructure, education, tourism, skill development and artificial intelligence, it was announced on Friday.

Markets open lower as investors react to Q2 results; IT stocks drag

MUMBAI: Indian stock markets opened lower on Friday as investors reacted to the second-quarter (Q2) earnings of major companies, including Infosys, Wipro, and Eternal.

Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 2nd day amid strong Q2 earnings momentum

MUMBAI: The Indian stock market extended its winning streak on Thursday, with both Sensex and Nifty closing higher for the second straight session.

FM Sitharaman assures farmers of full support to boost agricultural income

KARNATAKA: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday assured farmers of full support to boost agricultural income, as she inaugurated the Farmers Training and Common Facility Centre and a new agro-processing unit here.

Gold, silver to retain demand during Diwali despite price reaching record high: Report

NEW DELHI: Despite gold reaching record levels, cultural demand will sustain gold ownership in India, and silver's function as an industrial input may drive its price over $50 per ounce, a report said on Thursday.

US interested in deepening energy cooperation with India, discussions on: Centre

NEW DELHI: The Central government on Thursday said the US administration has shown interest in deepening energy cooperation with India, and discussions are currently underway between the two nations.

FIIs return to Indian markets, pump in over Rs 10,000 crore in October

MUMBAI: After months of selling, foreign investors seem to be regaining confidence in Indian stock markets as the data from NSDL shows that between October 7 and October 14, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net buyers in five of the last seven trading sessions, purchasing shares worth over Rs 3,000 crore in the secondary market.

Sensex rises 340 points, Nifty above 25,400 as auto, bank stocks lead gains

MUMBAI: Equity markets opened higher on Thursday, supported by stock-specific action as companies continue to announce their Q2 results.

Axis Bank's Q2 net profit falls 25 pc to Rs 5,557.5 crore

MUMBAI: Private lender Axis Bank Limited on Wednesday reported a 25 per cent year-on-year (YoY) drop in its net profit to Rs 5,557.5 crore for the quarter ended September 2025 (Q2 FY26).

GST cuts on bio-pesticides and micronutrients to directly benefits farmers: FM Sitharaman

KARNATAKA: The reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on bio-pesticides and micronutrients will bring direct benefits to our farmers and empower them, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday.

Breaking Down ULIP Charges in Unit Linked Insurance Plans for Better Investment Decisions

A unit linked insurance plan is one of the most versatile financial products available today, offering the dual benefit of life protection and market-linked investment. It allows policyholders to invest a part of their premium in equity, debt, or balanced funds while providing insurance coverage at the same time.

Gold ETFs record 6-fold jump in Sep inflows amid geopolitical tensions, price rise: Report

NEW DELHI: Gold ETFs saw a sixfold rise in inflows in September due to geopolitical tensions, central bank purchases, and expectations of US interest rate cuts, a report said on Wednesday.

Industrial warehousing demand at record high in 9 months of 2025, up 11 pc: Report

NEW DELHI: India’s industrial and warehousing demand reached a record high with 26.5 million square feet of leasing in the first nine months of 2025, marking an 11 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth, a report said on Wednesday.

Indian rupee witnesses huge recovery on RBI support, trade talk optimism

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee registered its sharpest single-day rise in nearly four months on Wednesday, rebounding from near record lows amid likely intervention by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and renewed optimism over the India-US trade negotiations.

Nirman Agri Genetics shares hit lower circuit after SEBI bars company for misuse of IPO funds

MUMBAI: Shares of SME-listed Nirman Agri Genetics Limited (NAGL) hit the 5 per cent lower circuit on Wednesday, a day after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) barred the company from accessing the securities market over alleged misuse of IPO funds.

Adani Group constructing ropeway to make Kedarnath Dham darshan easier: Gautam Adani

NEW DELHI: The Adani Group is constructing a ropeway to facilitate devotees visiting the Kedarnath Dham with easier access to darshan, said Chairman Gautam Adani on Wednesday.

Gold hits record high above Rs 1.27 lakh on MCX amid US-China tensions, rate cut hopes

MUMBAI: Gold prices surged to a new record high on Wednesday, crossing Rs 1.27 lakh per 10 grams on the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX).

Sensex, Nifty open higher on positive global cues

MUMBAI: Indian stock markets opened on a positive note on Wednesday, taking cues from the upbeat global sentiment.

India, Saudi Arabia bolster cooperation in chemicals and petrochemicals sector

NEW DELHI: India and Saudi Arabia have decided to enhance bilateral cooperation in the chemicals and petrochemicals sector, promoting investments and exploring new areas of collaboration, an official statement said on Wednesday.

Payment Gateway Company in Bangladesh

The payment gateway industry is now part of Bangladesh’s digital ecosystem. As ecommerce grows and digital payments become more common, both buyers and sellers need secure and efficient online payment methods. People are using online payments more often thanks to platforms like bKash, a popular mobile wallet.

Large Enterprises in South Asian Ecosystem Modernizing Their Payment Infrastructure

RBL Bank denies reports of takeover talks with UAE’s Emirates NBD

MUMBAI: RBL Bank on Tuesday dismissed media reports claiming that Emirates NBD Bank PJSC, the second-largest lender in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is planning to acquire a controlling stake in the Indian private sector bank.

Infosys wins UK NHS contract worth 1.2 billion pounds to modernise workforce solution

BENGALURU: IT bellwether Infosys on Tuesday said it has awarded a 1.2 billion pounds, 15-year contract by the UK’s NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) to deliver the Future NHS Workforce Solution in England and Wales.

Digital infrastructure will go a long way to meet India’s AI goals: Ashwini Vaishnaw

NEW DELHI: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday welcomed Google’s announcement of establishing of an artificial intelligence (AI) hub in Visakhapatnam, saying that the initiative aligns with the Indian government’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision and is expected to provide substantial economic and societal benefits for both India and the United States, while also advancing India’s capabilities in artificial intelligence.

Adani, Google forge $15 bn partnership to build India's largest AI data centre in Visakhapatnam

VISAKHAPATNAM: Adani Enterprises, through its joint venture company AdaniConneX, and Google on Tuesday announced a landmark partnership to develop India’s largest AI data centre campus and new green energy infrastructure at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.

India emerging as global AI leader with visionary policies: FM Sitharaman

NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that India’s visionary leadership and progressive policymaking have created a strong foundation for innovation, making the country a global leader in technology and artificial intelligence (AI).

RBI may cut rates by 25 bps in December as inflation falls to multi-year low: Report

MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may cut policy rates by 25 basis points in December, bringing the repo rate down to 5.25 per cent, if the 50 per cent import tariff remains in place until the end of the year, a new report said on Tuesday.

Indian stock markets open higher amid global trade concerns, Q2 earnings buzz

MUMBAI: Indian stock markets opened higher on Tuesday as investors looked past global uncertainties caused by the ongoing trade tensions between the US and China, while also tracking quarterly earnings from Indian companies.

Feature Buy vs Natural Bonus in Dead or Alive 2

Dead or Alive 2 is a popular Wild West-themed slot from NetEnt that creates a thrilling gameplay experience with its stunning visuals. The key characteristics of the slot are:

Streaming Revolution: From Cricket Matches to Interactive Game Shows

Live streaming has been around since the 1990s. In India, streaming arrived much later, the first OTT (over the top) platform BigFlix made the news as being the first live stream channel in India. It was India’s first global multi language HD film platform with over 2,000 films that encompassed nine different Indian languages and was launched by Reliance Entertainment on 27 April 2010.

Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group shares fall up to 10 pc after ED arrests Senior Executive in fake bank guarantee case

MUMBAI: Shares of Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group companies saw a sharp decline on Monday, with stocks falling up to 10.5 per cent during intra-day trade.

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