India rice output set for biggest drop in nearly 20 years as weak rains hit yieldsIndia's rice production faces a significant decline this year. Below-normal rainfall during maturation threatens to reduce crop yields subs...
17 Sep, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
New UPI MDR Explained: Impact on mutual funds, brokers & investorsThe implementation of a new 0.02% merchant discount rate will influence certain UPI transactions, including one-time contributions to mutua...
17 Sep, 2026, 06.35 AM IST
Gold prices at Rs 1,300/10 gram, silver rallies Rs 4,000/kg. Key levels to track ahead of US Fed decisionGold and silver prices rose in domestic markets on Wednesday, with MCX gold futures gaining Rs 1,300 per 10 grams and silver climbing Rs 4,...
16 Sep, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
Avaada Ventures to raise Rs 3,515 cr via NCDs; $398 mn through ECB for debt refinancingAvaada Ventures plans to raise funds through NCDs and external borrowing. The company will issue rupee-denominated debentures and secure fo...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.59 AM IST
A dozen ingredients show India's mounting food inflation riskIndia’s everyday thali is getting costlier as weak monsoon rains, the Iran and Ukraine wars and rising demand for crops used in biofuels pu...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
Why did Parag Shah, Man Infra CEO and Mumbai BJP MLA worth Rs 3,000 crore become a beggar at Ghatkopar?Maharashtra BJP MLA Parag Shah, who has declared assets exceeding Rs 3,383 crore and is associated with real estate company Man Infra, spen...
15 Sep, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
BJP MLA Parag Shah, with Rs 3,383-crore assets in 2024, turns beggar for a day on Jain guru adviceMaharashtra MLA Parag Shah took on the appearance of a beggar, roaming the streets to experience life from a different perspective. This un...
14 Sep, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Are you financially smart? Save Rs 20,000 rent by living far from office Vs pay more to save time; but there is one catch to considerA ₹20,000 monthly rent saving may look like a smart financial decision, but a Gurgaon employee’s experience shows why commute costs and los...
14 Sep, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
From Gujarat to Rio: How India's pollution solution could offer lessons for Delhi-NCR’s dirty air crisisAn Indian emissions trading scheme developed in Gujarat is now being explored internationally. This market-based approach encourages indust...
14 Sep, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Shapoorji Pallonji Group rethinks 18.37% Tata stake sale, valued at Rs 2.3 lakh croreShapoorji Pallonji Group is rethinking its Tata Sons stake sale plans. The Reserve Bank of India has directed Tata Sons to comply with list...
14 Sep, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
Is senior living worth the cost? Financial trade-offs seniors and families need to consider before making the moveAs families shrink and longevity rises, senior living offers independence, companionship and security. But the comfort comes at a real cost.
14 Sep, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Shapoor Mistry eyes ₹25,000 crore in two years for part of SP's Tata stakeShapoor Mistry seeks ₹25,000 crore from Tata Sons for SP Group's stake. This proposal aims to raise cash while preserving Tata Sons' privat...
12 Sep, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
What does ‘middle class’ really mean in India? Even Rs 2.5 lakh monthly earners say they are not ‘rich’. 3 factors can explain whyWhat does it actually take to be considered rich in India? A monthly income of Rs 2.5 lakh may sound high, but for many people it still doe...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
Maharashtra farmer grows roses and other flowers on just one acre. His sustainable polyhouse earns him Rs 12,000 dailyArjun Sabale from Maharashtra has turned one acre into a thriving flower business by cultivating roses and gerberas in a naturally ventilat...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
Short term investment lesson from Kailash Kher's Mumbai property deal: Singer makes profit in just 10 months, sells office space for Rs 10.75 croreSinger Kailash Kher has sold his 2,619 sq ft office in Mumbai’s BKC for Rs 10.75 crore, around 10 months after purchasing it for Rs 10.50 c...
11 Sep, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
FCNR(B) inflows can boost bank lending, support festive demand: Former Standard Chartered Bank MD Sanjeev MehtaForeign Currency Non-Resident Bank deposits are significantly enhancing banking liquidity, providing an essential boost for lending opportu...
10 Sep, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
Private banks’ profit margins recover as FCNR(B) inflows ease deposit funding pressureIndia’s private banks saw fresh lending spreads widen sharply in July as FCNR(B) inflows improved liquidity and reduced reliance on expensi...
08 Sep, 2026, 12.53 AM IST