UBS upgrades MCX to Buy with Rs 3,800 target price: Can it boost the stock?UBS upgraded MCX to Buy from Neutral and raised its target price to Rs 3,800, citing attractive valuations, resilient trading volumes and p...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Dhoot Transmission allotment likely today; GMP hints at strong listing: Here's how to check your statusDhoot Transmission IPO allotment is expected to be finalised today following a strong overall subscription of 74.21 times. Shares are tradi...
13 Aug, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
In 2000, the American West entered a megadrought that became its driest stretch in roughly 1,200 years. Years later, it left major lakes and reservoirs majorly depleted, with some losing enough water to expose miles of lakebedSeveral major North American lakes are experiencing significant water level declines. Drought, warming temperatures, and increased water de...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
Over 36,000 firms shut operations in Maharashtra in 5 yrs; Oppn claims graft, govt interferenceIn Maharashtra, over 36,000 private companies have been dissolved within the last five years, particularly affecting the business services ...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
A Chinese farmer trusted AI after months of useful advice; its unverified pesticide recommendation reportedly destroyed nearly 25 acres of sesame seedlingsA Chinese farmer faced devastating crop loss after relying on AI guidance for pest control. Unfortunately, the AI recommended a harmful che...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
The bird on the Seychelles’ 25-rupee note once had only 12 survivors on one island; after another decline, conservationists helped rebuild it to around 280 across five islandsThe Seychelles magpie-robin was on the brink of extinction, with a mere twelve individuals left. In 1990, a concerted conservation effort k...
11 Aug, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Will lactose-free products be the next booming frontier in India’s dairy industry?Lactose-free dairy is no longer an alternative-health product but an emerging value-added dairy segment that is creating new growth opportu...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of more than 23%Market breadth (always a better indicator of the underlying sentiment) has remained positive for a few trading sessions in a row. This is w...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Full-fat milk, cheese and dairy every day? Canadian study delivers surprising findings on weight and cholesterolIn a groundbreaking Canadian research project involving 74 adults, evidence emerged showing that full-fat dairy does not contribute to weig...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
CNH's India posts 42% jump in H1 tractor sales, eyes capacity boost as US tariff strain easesIn a significant development, CNH India has witnessed a 42 percent rise in domestic tractor sales, securing its highest market share to dat...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Europe’s economy faces the hard reality of climate change this summerThe intense heatwaves sweeping across Europe this summer are leaving deep economic scars. With soaring temperatures and severe drought hamp...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
In 1998, an insect no bigger than a grain of rice reached Florida on imported plants; the start of a chain of events tied to the state's orange harvest falling more than 90%A tiny pest first introduced in 1998 has been the cause of devastation in Florida's orange groves due to citrus greening disease, resulting...
08 Aug, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
In the 19th century, a Portuguese winemaker built his goats a three-storey tower because he thought they deserved a mountainIn the 19th century, a visionary Portuguese grape grower constructed an innovative stone tower specifically for his goats. This ingenious d...
08 Aug, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
World food prices hit 3-year high in July as weather and war weigh, FAO saysA 3.4% month-on-month rise in the FAO's Cereal Price Index drove the trend, fuelled in turn by a 5.8% jump in wheat prices, the agency sai...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
SBI Q1 results preview: Will India's largest public bank report a decline in profit?In the upcoming June quarter, State Bank of India's profits are projected to dip, influenced by margin constraints and a slowdown in income...
07 Aug, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Central bank flags a threat for Indian agriculture warming up in the PacificThe RBI has flagged El Niño and an uneven southwest monsoon as key risks to agriculture, rural demand and the broader economy, despite cutt...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
5ft tall, 7ft wingspan and a striking black-and-white body: IAS officer shares video of black-necked stork. Why is this giant bird ‘Near Threatened’?IAS officer Sanjay Kumar recently shared a video of the black-necked stork, highlighting its impressive height of nearly 5ft and wingspan e...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.18 AM IST