Private equity investors shift tech bets from IT services to AI startupsBankers and investors told ET that interest is expanding beyond capital-intensive AI infrastructure to applications that automate business ...
27 Jul, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Protium in advanced talks to buy Clix Capital; Rs 1,900-2,200 crore valuation likelyProtium Finance is nearing a deal to acquire Clix Capital for approximately Rs 1,900-2,200 crore. This acquisition aims to expand Protium's...
27 Jul, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
Shriram Finance eyes doubling gold loan book share to 5% in three yearsShriram Finance plans to double its gold loan contribution to five percent. The company also intends to grow its MSME portfolio to twenty p...
26 Jul, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Intern arrested in Belgium on suspicion of spying inside NATO military headquartersA Canadian woman was arrested for espionage at NATO's operational headquarters. Belgian authorities detained the Chinese-origin citizen aft...
26 Jul, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
360 ONE's Mayur Patel bets on smallcaps, says midcaps look somewhat expensive360 ONE Asset's Mayur Patel believes smallcaps currently offer better risk-reward than expensive midcaps. The fund has increased smallcap e...
25 Jul, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
"Will see deeper engagement": India, Romania to deepen defence cooperation in drones, aerospaceIndia and Romania are set to deepen their partnership, with cooperation expected to expand in areas such as drone technology, aerospace, de...
24 Jul, 2026, 10.45 PM IST
US nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia sparks proliferation concernsA deal between the United States and Saudi Arabia to equip the kingdom with a civilian nuclear programme has provoked a flood of questions ...
24 Jul, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsWhen will the US-Iran war end? No one can answer that with any certainty. But whenever it ends, the probability is that volatility will con...
24 Jul, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
For investors who understand that it may get worse before it gets better: 5 large-caps with upside potential of up to 31%The noise levels are currently high in the markets. And, at this point of time, it seems there is literally nothing positive about them. Fr...
23 Jul, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
Swiggy board approves 49.5% foreign ownership cap, renews bid to become Indian-ownedThe cap will allow Swiggy to remain majority Indian-owned, which in turn, will enable it to transition to an inventory-led model. Swiggy's ...
23 Jul, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Global Market: Chinese stocks slip as AI, chip shares extend correction; defensive sectors offer supportChinese stocks declined on Thursday as AI and semiconductor shares extended their correction amid profit booking in expensive technology na...
23 Jul, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
US House narrowly passes record $1.15 trillion defense billThe US House approved a defense bill authorizing record funding for the Pentagon. This legislation includes a pay raise for service members...
23 Jul, 2026, 06.58 AM IST
Modi’s protectionism push creates stock winners in laggard IndiaA Bloomberg-compiled basket of 15 stocks linked to import substitution has rallied more than 20% since the start of the Middle East conflic...
22 Jul, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
Geopolitics biggest threat to FMCG: Wipro Consumer MD Kumar ChanderGeopolitical tensions and rising crude oil prices are the primary concerns for India's consumer goods sector. Demand is improving, supporte...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
UTI AMC's V Srivatsa warns against midcap valuation, says risk-reward better in largecapsThe mid cap also is expected to grow in similar lines and trades at 50% premium to large caps. While the longer-term outlook for mid cap is...
21 Jul, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
Ukraine fires 400 drones toward Moscow as Zelenskyy grapples with protestsUkraine launched over 400 drones toward Moscow in a significant retaliatory strike. Russia responded with ballistic missile bombardments on...
20 Jul, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | India’s indirect AI play could create wealth in power, data centres and capital goods: Hiren VedIndia's AI boom offers indirect opportunities in infrastructure and power sectors. Foreign institutional investors are shifting allocations...
18 Jul, 2026, 09.38 AM IST