Govt estimates 200 chip design companies to emerge from Rs 1.27 lakh cr Semicon 2.0 schemeIndia anticipates around 200 chip design companies emerging from the Semicon 2.0 scheme. This initiative aims to boost the nation's semicon...
18 Sep, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
Once bitten, never shy: India’s Apple iPhone obsession grows and growsThe iPhone 18 launch is revealing more than just India's appetite for premium phones. As buyers queue for the latest Pro models, Apple’s In...
18 Sep, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
Finance Ministry rejects US pressure claims over new UPI MDR, says RuPay has no special edgeIndia's Finance Ministry rejects claims of US influence on UPI payment charges. The new framework prioritizes RuPay credit cards for UPI tr...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Behind the Modi-Xi border thaw, India's dependence on Chinese imports, especially rare earths, keeps deepeningIndia faces a significant trade deficit with China, importing substantially more goods than it exports. Chinese firms offer superior price ...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
These large- and mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos have upside potential of up to 25%, according to analystsTalk of tariffs, especially steep ones, makes the market nervous. Which is exactly why the next few trading sessions are critical, and why ...
18 Sep, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Psychology says people who stand in queue for hours to buy an iPhone aren't necessarily Apple fans, they may be doing it for more than just the new phoneiPhone 18 queue Psychology: Why do people stand in long queues to buy a new iPhone when they can order it online? Psychology and consumer b...
18 Sep, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
India’s semiconductor journey ‘pretty strong’, Semicon 2.0 offers policy continuity: Tata Electronics CEOIndia's semiconductor journey appears strong with government policy continuity and significant investments. Tata Electronics is building a ...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
3 smallcap mutual funds returned over 23% in 2026. These 5 stocks feature in all their portfoliosIn 2026, three smallcap mutual funds delivered remarkable returns exceeding twenty-three percent. Notably, these outstanding funds uniforml...
18 Sep, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Retailers push back against proposed 0.4% MDR on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, warn of hit to thin marginsRetailers are strongly opposing a proposed merchant discount rate on UPI payments. This new charge will significantly impact their already ...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
After fallout with Chinese parent, chipmaker Nexperia partners with India's TataDutch chipmaker Nexperia said on Thursday it will partner with Tata Electronics, a subsidiary of the Tata Group, to produce and package chi...
17 Sep, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
Foxconn, Tata Electronics in overdrive for making iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models for exportsApple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max production is running round the clock in India, with Foxconn and Tata Electronics factories shipp...
17 Sep, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
Inside Tata's empire as N. Chandrasekaran secures another five-year termTata Sons reappointed N. Chandrasekaran as chairman for another five years. The conglomerate's aviation business includes Air India and Air...
17 Sep, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
MDR effect: Retailers, apparel makers warn of price hikes"Various retailers across categories may increase prices or lower festive discounts, since they are, as it is, dealing in an inflationary e...
17 Sep, 2026, 01.17 AM IST
Online sales of mobiles & laptops hit a rough patch on weaker entry-level demand, fewer online discountsCounterpoint Research data showed an almost identical drop in online contribution to smartphone sales. Researchers and industry executives ...
17 Sep, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
Indian consumer regulator escalates probe into Apple's software warranty termsIndia's consumer regulator is investigating Apple's software warranty terms. The iOS 18 update allegedly damaged iPhone functionality and r...
15 Sep, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Banks cannot impose charges on UPI payments of up to Rs 2,000, govt saysThe government has announced no charges on UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000. RuPay debit card payments below this amount will also remain fr...
14 Sep, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
Apple's surprise price twist for old iPhone models exposes smartphone price painIn the wake of the iPhone 18's debut, Apple has made notable price hikes on its older iPhone models in India. This decision is largely infl...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.45 PM IST