Category: Business

As the National Stock Exchange (NSE) moves closer to its long-awaited IPO, ace investor Radhakishan Damani‘s early-stage investment in the bourse is delivering massive paper gains. His 1.58% stake—equivalent to 3.91 crore shares—is currently valued at around Rs 9,300 crore in the unlisted market, based on the latest grey market price of Rs 2,389 per…

India’s sugar sector has grown into a Rs 1.3 lakh crore annual industry, playing a key role in rural development, energy independence, and green fuel production, Union Food minister Pralhad Joshi said on Thursday.Speaking at the ‘Cooperative Sugar Industry Conclave 2025’ and ‘National Efficiency Award Ceremony’, Joshi credited policy reforms under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s…

India and the United States are engaged in detailed negotiations to finalise a trade agreement before July 9. (AI image) India-US trade deal: India and the United States are engaged in detailed negotiations to finalise a trade agreement before July 9, when US President Donald Trump’s tariff deadline kicks in. The two countries are seeking…

Representative image (Picture credit: AP) Asian shares inched higher on Thursday as investors awaited key US jobs data expected later in the day, hoping it would pave the way for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The modest uptick in regional equities followed record closes on Wall Street after US President Donald Trump announced…

Traditional Kolhapuri sandals are seeing a surge in sales and renewed interest after luxury fashion house Prada sparked controversy for showcasing a strikingly similar design without acknowledging its roots.Footwear sellers and artisans are riding a wave of nationalist sentiment and social media buzz, turning what some called the Prada “sandal scandal” into a sales opportunity….

Certain aspects of Donald Trump’s financial portfolio, particularly his investments in stocks and cryptocurrency, are publicly accessible. (AI image) What is US PresidentDonald Trump’s net worth? Trump has often called himself a billionaire – but the actual net worth is not easy to assess. The exact value of Trump’s assets remains unclear, primarily because his…

As the globe’s third-largest oil importer and consumer, India brings in over 80% of its oil requirements from abroad. (AI image) India is currently evaluating plans to construct three additional strategic oil storage facilities to enhance its emergency reserves and bolster energy security, according to the chief executive of the organisation responsible for strategic reserves.Currently,…

Reports suggest that government is planning to lower the GST rates for commonly used household items. (AI image) GST relief for common man soon? The Goods and Services Tax (GST) slabs may soon be revamped and rationalised by the government to provide relief to the middle class. Media reports quoting official sources suggest that the…

This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. India’s $280 billion IT services industry is set to post a lacklustre first-quarter performance for FY25, with top-tier firms likely to report flat to marginal revenue growth amid prolonged decision cycles and cautious tech spending by global clients, reported ET, citing analysts.Among the top six…