In 1930, a chemist was testing a rubbery polymer found it hardened the wrong way, and PVC moved into pipes, raincoats, and recordsA chemist named Waldo Semon sought rubber but found a stubborn polymer. His accidental discovery led to flexible PVC. This material, once d...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Big corporates plug into electric trucks as rising diesel and logistics expenses drive a rethinkIndian companies are rapidly investing in electric trucks. This shift is driven by fluctuating diesel prices and a focus on sustainability....
13 Jun, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
$1,000,000,000,000: The larger story of Musk, the first trillionaire, lies not in wealth, but in power, tech and governanceElon Musk's trillion-dollar valuation marks a new era in capitalism. This unprecedented wealth reflects a changing dynamic between technolo...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
India reaffirms commitment to SCO, Central Asia at Tajikistan conferenceIndia has reiterated its strong commitment to Central Asia. Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh highlighted this at a conference in Dusha...
12 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Yes Bank sees Indians tip-toeing back to depositsIndian households are reportedly shifting savings back to bank deposits due to weak stock markets and geopolitical concerns. This trend cou...
12 Jun, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Who is Salman Khan's neighbour Ketan Kakkad and why are they fighting a case in Bombay HC? Their property dispute explainedA land dispute between Salman Khan and his neighbor, Ketan Kakkad, has escalated into a lengthy legal battle involving allegations of encro...
12 Jun, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Adobe CFO exit fans strategy worries despite outlook raiseDurn's exit comes only three months after long-time CEO Shantanu Narayen decided to step down, leaving the company's trajectory uncertain ...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
Bank credit grows 17.4% in May as rising yields push companies to loansBank loans are seeing a surge. Credit growth reached 17.4 percent by May 31, the highest in almost two years. This rise is driven by compan...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Gearing up for El Nino: NCCF puts tenders to sell Tur Dal on holdThe central government has paused tenders for selling tur pulses. This decision follows a request from the All India Dal Millers Associatio...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
Bank credit grows over 17% in May, extending double-digit rise for 9th month in a rowBank credit saw a strong 17.44 percent growth in May. This marks the ninth straight month of double-digit expansion. Demand for loans from ...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
India sees $3 billion debt fundraising rush as yields slump after RBI moves, bankers sayIndian companies are actively raising short-term debt. This surge follows central bank actions that significantly reduced borrowing costs. ...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Pvt sector reposing faith in economy, capex cycle showing signs of revival: Punjab National Bank CMD Ashok ChandraPrivate sector investment is reviving. Companies are borrowing more for expansion and infrastructure. Punjab National Bank (PNB) sanctioned...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
These 8 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 26% in 1 year, according to analystsIf oil prices stay at higher levels, some FPIs with exposure to the Indian banking sector through ETFs might decide to sell, putting these ...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
SBI in $1 billion funding for Sun Pharma’s US dealState Bank of India is set to commit up to $1 billion to fund Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.'s $12 billion acquisition of Organon & Co....
09 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
GPS Renewables raises Rs 635 crore in Series C fundingBengaluru-based GPS Renewables has secured ₹635 crore in Series C funding to expand its compressed biogas (CBG) infrastructure. The investm...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
Six-figure salary, MNC job but still driving taxi: Bengaluru techie left surprised after realising who is driver wasA Bengaluru software engineer was surprised to discover that his Rapido bike taxi rider was also a software developer working at a multinat...
07 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Open MSP procurement, storage to private sector: StarAgri CEOStarAgri CEO Amith Agarwal advocates a bigger private-sector role in MSP procurement and storage to boost efficiency, warehousing capacity,...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.35 AM IST