Summer Solstice 2026 June 21: Why it’s the longest day of the year, its significance, science behind it, and how it affects youSummer Solstice 2026: Today, 21 June 2026, marks the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Caused by Ear...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Scientists are borrowing a NASA dust-zapping trick to keep solar panels cleaner in dusty places like the American Southwest, India, and the Sahel, and the payoff could be cheaper power with less water and laborSolar power is growing, but dust significantly reduces panel efficiency. A startup, Clear Solar, is using technology developed for Mars rov...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Avoid IT, focus on growth: Samir Arora's playbook for next 12 monthsInvestor optimism is rising on hopes of a US-Iran agreement, potentially easing energy market concerns and geopolitical uncertainty. Helios...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Nepal seeks reset with China as Foreign Minister Khanal holds wide-ranging talks in BeijingNepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal had a meeting with China's Wang Yi in Beijing. They talked about how the two countries get along, im...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
The accounting trick used by companies to make a weak balance sheet look strongIn one recent case, a large investment sat comfortably under equity until the auditor read the shareholders' agreement, found a buyback cla...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
FOREX-Dollar steadies following US strikes on Iran and ahead of inflation dataThe dollar held steady as U.S. strikes on Iran followed a helicopter incident, though President Trump downplayed the event. Investors await...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.42 AM IST
India bonds slip as US-Iran risks derail post-policy rallyIndian government bonds faced pressure early Monday. Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions pushed oil prices higher. This overshadowed recent suppo...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
RBI MPC Meeting at a Glance: Your one-stop guide for all key decisionsRBI Monetary Policy Meeting Highlights: Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra will announce the Monetary Policy Committee's decision on Fri...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
RBI MPC: A challenge Shaktikanta Das contained may be resurfacing againIndia's central bank, the RBI, confronts a new inflation challenge. Rising oil prices and supply disruptions threaten to undo recent progre...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
Europe’s banks embrace AI — and confront the price of dependence on US techThe finance industry is rapidly adopting AI, but soaring costs for computing power and AI assistants like Claude are creating financial str...
26 May, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
Nifty IT bottoming out? Anand James on the expiry outlook, pharma profit-booking, and 2 stocks to buy this weekGeojit Investments’ Anand James expects Nifty to attempt a range breakout above 23,700 during the monthly expiry week. He highlighted early...
25 May, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Too many smart beta funds? Here’s how investors can cut through the passive investing noiseWhile there is a growing tribe of passionate passive-only believers (a perfectly legitimate approach), it’s best to take a middle path and ...
18 May, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Salary hike this appraisal season? New labour codes and tax rules may change your real take-home payAppraisal season this year saw companies begin aligning salary structures with new labour codes and updated income tax rules. While some fi...
18 May, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Wake up, smell their coffee: What India needs to do to allay concerns of fleeing foreign investorsThe complexity of India's tax framework is causing hesitation among foreign investors, with recent capital outflows underscoring this issue...
17 May, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
Global bonds battered as flaring inflation spooks investorsGlobal bond markets are experiencing significant interest rate hikes, driven by escalating energy prices from the Iran conflict and persist...
16 May, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
NABARD acquires leasehold rights to MTNL’s BKC campus in Rs 351 crore dealNABARD has made waves by securing a prestigious commercial site in Mumbai’s vibrant Bandra-Kurla Complex. The development-focused instituti...
15 May, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
Gold EGRs vs gold ETFs: Which one should yellow metal investors choose?Gold has long been a trusted store of wealth in Indian households, valued both emotionally and financially. However, owning physical gold c...
14 May, 2026, 11.39 AM IST