Category: Business News & Economy

Directors voted 4-1 to extend N Chandrasekaran’s tenure by five years and advance listing plans, rebuffing Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata’s push to keep the group private

India’s largest carmaker raised its green vehicle sales target from 800,000-900,000 units, banking on rising crude prices and new automatic CNG variants

Only two of 23 mutual fund themes, IPO and defence, gained in August as domestic equities faced broad-based pressure, according to Vallum Capital. Auto, railways and technology were among the biggest laggards, while equity fund inflows fell sharply. Commodities remained the strongest performer on a year-to-date basis despite a monthly decline.

California judge blocks part of TikTok’s $400 million privacy settlement

Delhi-Varanasi Sleeper Vande Bharat Express: Indian Railways is planning a second Sleeper Vande Bharat Express service. This new overnight train will connect New Delhi and Varanasi via Prayagraj and Kanpur. The service is expected to be introduced around the Diwali festival. The proposed train will operate at speeds of up to 160 kmph. The service…

Bank credit growth reached a sixteen-month high, while deposits grew at a slower pace. This widened the credit-deposit gap, increasing funding pressure on banks. Finance sector lending, especially to NBFCs, drove credit expansion significantly. Public sector banks saw higher credit growth but less headroom. Deposit mobilization remains crucial for banks facing persistent competition for savings.

Growing West Asian tensions expose India’s energy supply vulnerabilities. Experts urge a multi-route strategy and diversified crude and gas suppliers. Expanding storage and port infrastructure is also crucial for national energy security. Alternative routes and logistical options are needed to maintain supplies during crises. India must build resilience through reserves and flexible refining capacity.

The Rule of 72 is a simple way to estimate how long an investment may take to double. See how ₹1 lakh could double at 6%, 8% and 10%, and understand why compounding matters.

Indian and American troops are participating in Exercise Yudh Abhyas, focusing on modern warfare challenges. Discussions cover electronic warfare resilience and AI-enabled intelligence analysis. Expert exchanges address high-altitude and cold-weather operational tactics. This exercise is part of a broader ecosystem of joint military training. These combined efforts build interoperability between the two nations’ armed forces.

The push for Tata Sons listing and the return of Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran is set to fuel uncertainty for a company that’s making iPhones in India and flying Air India globally.