In 1905, an engineer was testing heatproof alloys and made a wire that would not burn out, and the electric toaster came into existenceA special metal alloy called nichrome, invented in 1905, made electric toasters possible. This alloy, a mix of nickel and chromium, could w...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
A new IPO frenzy: Why is Bharat making a beeline for bourses?Retail chains from smaller Indian towns are planning to raise over Rs 7,000 crore through IPOs. These companies see capital markets as a fa...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
India-Oman trade pact to open huge export opportunities for labour-intensive sectors: ExpertsIndia and Oman's new trade pact unlocks significant export potential for sectors like textiles, gems, and marine products. This agreement a...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
CRISIL's Dharmakirti Joshi gives India a 7 out of 10 on growth durability; says private capex has the money but not the willIndia's economic growth remains strong and durable. Corporate India possesses robust financial health but lacks the confidence to invest. N...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
In 1907, a paper company trying to salvage a shipment of tissue sent out stronger sheets, which led to the creation of paper towelsIn 1907, what began as a manufacturing mishap morphed into the revolutionary invention of paper towels. The unexpected resilience of tissue...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
India's growth story is real, but 6.5% won't make us Viksit Bharat, warns Garima Kapoor, Elara SecuritiesIndia's current 6.5% growth is comfortable but insufficient for its 2047 aspirations, requiring 7.5-8% growth. A lack of corporate investme...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
How a prisoner created India’s first rainwear brand by studying ducks and built a company that now serves the IAF, NavyAn Indian freedom fighter's prison experience sparked an idea for local rainwear. Surendra Mohan Bose founded Duckback, India's first rainw...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
Allcargo Logistics expands tech-enabled distribution reachDriven by urbanization and digital commerce, the company is leveraging technology and an expanded nationwide network to improve inventory f...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Quote of the day from investing legend Howard Marks: 'You have to be prepared for when things go against you. You have to survive on the bad days' - Life and investing lessons from Mastering the Market Cycle authorHoward Marks, a renowned investor, stresses survival over maximum returns. In one of his famous quotes, he advises investors to build resil...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
'Marriage will not work...': Thyrocare's Rs 5,000 crore man Dr A Velumani, reveals the common problem behind stagnant Rs 100 crore firms, according to himThyrocare founder Dr. A. Velumani observed that many profitable Indian companies with revenues over Rs 40 crore are stagnating due to exces...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Make in India efforts showing results as import dependence falls in key sectors despite global shocks: Bank of BarodaIndia's manufacturing sector is becoming more self-reliant. Import dependence is falling in electricals, chemicals, and capital goods. This...
06 Jun, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
In 1934, a chemist pulled a sticky polymer into a thread, and nylon moved toward everyday lifeIn a twist of fate, a humble lab experiment by chemist Julian Hill in the 1930s turned a sticky substance into a global phenomenon. What st...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Thinking Machines’ Mira Murati bats for responsible innovation, human connectIn an interview with Bloomberg, Murati said the decision to start the company stemmed from a desire to build a frontier AI lab focused on h...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
US-China Board of Trade: Trump administration seeks public comments on promoting balanced, reciprocal trade with BeijingThe Trump Administration is establishing a US-China Board of Trade to optimize bilateral trade in non-sensitive products, initiating a publ...
03 Jun, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
India industrial output grows 4.9% in April as new IIP series shows manufacturing-led recoveryApril marked a significant milestone for India's industrial landscape, showcasing a 4.9% increase in production. The manufacturing sector w...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
Rare earth, gas supply, aircraft parts: What’s inside the new IIP calculus as India revises base yearIndia is updating its Index of Industrial Production. The new series will use 2022-23 as the base year, replacing the old 2011-12 base. Thi...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
New IIP series to track CCTV cameras, stents, vaccines, card productsIndia's industrial tracking is getting a major upgrade. The new Index of Industrial Production will monitor 120 additional items, including...
27 May, 2026, 12.35 AM IST