In 1903, a chemist noticed a dropped glass flask hadn’t shattered completely; it led to safety glass that still protects millions of people todayFrench chemist Édouard Bénédictus is credited with a pivotal role in developing laminated safety glass, a material that revolutionized how ...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
RIL AGM: Jio listing soon, but anybody's guess on Reliance Retail IPO. Here's what Mukesh Ambani saidReliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani steered clear of any timeline for the much-anticipated Reliance Retail IPO at the recent annual ...
19 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
IPO-bound Advit Jewels plans 30 retail showrooms under Rambhajo brand in 3 yearsAdvit Jewels is set to expand its consumer reach by launching 30 new retail showrooms across India within the next three years. This expans...
19 Jun, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
The AGM challenge: Mukesh Ambani seeks fresh RIL momentum after Rs 1.5 lakh crore wealth wipeoutReliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani faces shareholder scrutiny at the AGM following a Rs 1.5 lakh crore market cap decline. Investor...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Today in History: On This Day, June 20, Queen Victoria ascends, Morse patents telegraph, Jaws premieres and shipwreck revealedOn This Day in History, June 20 saw Queen Victoria ascend the British throne, Samuel Morse receive a telegraph patent, Jaws redefine Hollyw...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
All eyes on Reliance AGM as Street awaits Jio IPO roadmapReliance Industries' 49th Annual General Meeting is a key event for investors. Major announcements are anticipated regarding the Jio Platfo...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
In 1912, Cadillac fitted 12,000 cars with Charles Kettering's electric self-starter; the hand-crank era ended, and ordinary drivers could finally start a car safelyIn the early days of the automobile, drivers faced a daunting ritual every time they wanted to hit the road. Cranking the engine by hand wa...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
Government may lift fuel-supply safeguards once West Asia crisis abates: OfficialIndia plans to ease emergency energy measures as global tensions subside. These steps were taken to ensure fuel availability amid West Asia...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Dhan parent Raise Securities posts Rs 905 crore revenue, profit down 20% in FY26The company had reported net operating income of Rs 795 crore and a profit after tax of Rs 408 crore in FY25. The rating agency attributed ...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026: The next retail breakthrough may already be in your pocketET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 spotlights the products quietly reshaping retail. From improving product discovery and customer e...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Bata India appoints Sanjay Rao as MD & CEOBata India has announced Sanjay Rao will take over as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer effective on August 24, 2026. He replac...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Hi(gh) Gasoline! US retail sales in May rise on auto powerAmerican shoppers spent more in May than anticipated. This boost came from tax refunds and a stock market rise. However, this spending has ...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
India Inc's sales growth gathers pace in March quarter, led by autos and metals: RBI dataManufacturing companies saw sales jump 14.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025-26. Automobiles, electrical machinery, and non-ferrous me...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Automobiles, electrical machinery push sales of listed private manufacturing companies in Q4: RBI dataIndian manufacturing companies saw sales jump 14.5 percent in early 2026. Automobiles, electrical machinery, and metals led this growth. Ov...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
Carnival Time! Auto cos on a roll as demand stays strongIndian auto sales experienced robust double-digit growth in May, with passenger vehicles up 27% and two-wheelers by 31%. This surge, driven...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
PM Modi receives traditional Slovakian welcome; lauds rich cultural heritagePrime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bratislava, Slovakia, for a three-day visit. He was welcomed with traditional bread and salt, and w...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
India's EV penetration crosses 11% for first time as auto retail sales hit record in MayIndia's auto sales reached a record in May, growing 9.55 percent. Electric vehicle penetration surpassed 11 percent for the first time. Dea...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.55 PM IST