India’s no. 2 paintmaker Berger Paints plans expansion to fend off Birla, JSWBerger Paints is strengthening its market position against new competitors. The company plans new luxury paint lines and expanding its excl...
22 Sep, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
The AI blindspot: Experts warn western AI benchmarks leave India’s public infra exposedPolicy experts argue that India should create a formal mechanism giving government agencies, technical institutions, and independent resear...
22 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Govt urges bank employees to refrain from strikes, resolve issues through dialogueThe Finance Ministry urged bank employees to resolve demands through dialogue and avoid strikes. Most union concerns have been addressed, a...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
Wires & cables face a new challenge: How Ultravolt’s big push could reshape India’s cable marketUltraTech Cement's breakthrough venture, Ultravolt, is set to disrupt India's wires and cables sector, heightening concerns for existing gi...
21 Sep, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
EM local bonds gain favour as dollar debt lagsCurrent trends indicate that investors are leaning towards local emerging market debt rather than dollar-denominated bonds. The allure of a...
21 Sep, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
Das Kapital formation: Bengal needs clear intent to build industry, not shallow politicsWest Bengal debates industrial land assembly mechanisms like acquisition and land pooling. Attracting capital requires institutional credib...
20 Sep, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
Govt rolls out GOBARdhan rules with assured CBG offtake, 10-year price supportThe government’s Rs 23,731-crore GOBARdhan scheme aims to give India’s CBG industry a more predictable business model, with assured offtake...
20 Sep, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
Behind the Modi-Xi border thaw, India's dependence on Chinese imports, especially rare earths, keeps deepeningIndia faces a significant trade deficit with China, importing substantially more goods than it exports. Chinese firms offer superior price ...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Two Dan Sullivans and one Democratic comeback reshape Alaska’s Senate raceAlaska offers Democrats an unlikely but credible Senate opportunity. Former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola is challenging Republican Sen. Dan...
18 Sep, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
In 2019, the Netherlands tested a 1,312-foot highway noise barrier with two-sided solar panels; it generated 325.5 MWh over 18 monthsDutch engineers transformed highway sound walls into solar power generators. These innovative walls produced significant electricity during...
16 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
This country is literally paying people to read, one page at a time, to fight the brain rot epidemicSingapore launched a novel campaign to encourage citizens to read more. This initiative offers small cash payments for logging reading minu...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
2-hour wedding, flower decor given as gifts: Indian woman living in South Korea reveals unique marriage traditionsAn Indian woman living in South Korea shared her surprise at local wedding customs. South Korean weddings are brief, concluding within appr...
15 Sep, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Exercise for 2 months, get luxury fashion gifts: Indian woman working in South Korea shares unique work culture perkSouth Korean companies are encouraging employees to take part in fitness challenges by rewarding them with luxury fashion gifts. Employees ...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Can Rs 6.6 lakh crore in potential PSU divestments bring FPIs back to Indian markets? Axis Capital explainsAxis Capital says faster government divestments could expand India’s investable equity pool, ease valuation pressures and limit foreign out...
14 Sep, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Bank strike today September 11: PNB, Indian Bank, SBI, UCO, list of banks that may face disruptionsBank strike on September 11: Several major lenders have warned customers that branch and office services may be affected if employees join ...
11 Sep, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
We are accelerating idiocracy: Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath admits even his writing is getting worse without AI as kids struggle to learn maths and science in the age of smart intelligenceGlobal 15-year-olds show weakest performance in reading and math tests. Nithin Kamath worries AI may reduce children's foundational skill d...
11 Sep, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
Govt keeps PSB employees' PLI scheme for FY26 in abeyance after union representationThe government has postponed the performance-linked incentive scheme for bank employees. This decision follows employee representations see...
07 Sep, 2026, 10.38 PM IST