War, oil and El Nino: Triple threat may cut India Inc's profit margins by 150 bpsIndia Inc faces challenges ahead. Geopolitical tensions in West Asia and El Nino conditions may hurt company profits. Operating profit marg...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Study finds urban male bowerbirds in Queensland use human-made objects in courtship displays far more often than rural birdsMale bowerbirds in Australia are now using human-made trash to build their elaborate courtship displays. Researchers found urban birds pref...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
India taps World Bank, ADB for $2.5 billion infrastructure spendIndia is in talks with the World Bank and Asian Development Bank for substantial funding. This financial support aims to boost urban infras...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Time for investors and traders to think alike? 7 Nifty Auto stocks with an upside potential of up to 19%There are sectors that have not quite followed the war script. Take the auto sector, for instance. A surge in oil prices is supposed to be ...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Nifty upside limited, but stock-specific opportunities remain: Pramod AmtheIndian equities face headwinds from inflation and monsoon uncertainty, yet opportunities exist. Pramod Amthe of InCred Capital highlights s...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
JSW Dulux aims for top 2 position in decorative paints after Akzo buyJSW Dulux is targeting a top-two position in India's paint market. The company plans aggressive expansion and significant investments in it...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Unemployment rate hits 11-month high of 5.5% in MayIndia's unemployment rate climbed to a high in May. Rural joblessness saw a significant rise, reaching a 12-month peak. Urban unemployment ...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
Sudip Bandyopadhyay bets on pharma, metals and select cyclicals as geopolitical risks easeEasing West Asia tensions boost global markets, prompting investors to reassess opportunities. Market veteran Sudip Bandyopadhyay favors ph...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Asian Paints, HPCL, MRF other crude-sensitive stocks jump up to 5% on Iran-US peace deal frameworkCrude-sensitive stocks surged as oil prices dropped significantly following an agreement between Iran and the US to end their conflict and ...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Trump approval rating crashes to historic low among rural Americans, including those who voted for Republican PresidentTrump approval rating: U.S. President won rural voters by 40 points in the 2024 election, up from 31 points in the 2020 election and 25 poi...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
Trump's support in rural America slips as fuel and food prices climb, Reuters/Ipsos poll showsIn a challenging political landscape, President Trump faces an uphill battle with rural Americans, whose approval ratings are slipping. The...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Falling crude oil price sends tyre, paint, oil marketing and airline companies soaring in relief rallyOn Friday, a significant drop in oil prices caused a ripple effect in the stock market, with companies linked to crude oil benefiting the m...
13 Jun, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Vehicle retail sales jump 10% in May to 2.53 million units on rural demandVehicle sales saw a 10% jump in May, fueled by robust rural demand for cars and trucks. Passenger vehicle registrations surged in rural are...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
Delhi world's second-richest capital for avian diversity, hosts 471 bird speciesDelhi is the world's second-richest capital for bird diversity. A new Delhi Bird Atlas reveals 471 species. This comprehensive study, a cit...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
India's paint industry remains optimistic on growth despite crude volatility, pricing pressures and competitionIndia's paint industry is experiencing a demand surge in both cities and villages. Leading companies anticipate strong volume growth in FY2...
31 May, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Berger Paints looks to strengthen presence in Uttar PradeshBerger Paints is set to boost its presence in Uttar Pradesh's smaller towns and rural areas. The company aims to deepen its reach across ea...
30 May, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Asian Paints net profit jumps nearly 70%, weighs 'calibrated' price hikesThis fiscal year, Asian Paints is targeting an ambitious volume growth of 8-10%. To safeguard its profit margins at 18-20%, the company is ...
30 May, 2026, 12.27 AM IST