Cash no king, but don't stash it: India wants a digital economy, but cash still holds the power of choiceDespite government promotion of digital transactions like UPI and e-Rupee, cash remains prevalent, especially in rural areas and for large-...
02 Sep, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
In 2022, Duke students shredded and melted plastics 1, 2, 4 and 5 into bricks; a $248.84 setup produced blocks holding over 5,000 N in compression testsStudents at Duke University embarked on an innovative project, transforming everyday household plastic waste into strong building bricks. T...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
Why was ₹6 lakh crore shaved off last year’s GDP? Govt explains the numbersThe government clarified GDP revisions are due to series changes and improved data. Last year's GDP estimate was adjusted after a new base ...
02 Sep, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Why is market falling today? Sensex, Nifty selloff wipes out Rs 5 lakh crore investor wealth: 5 key factorsIndian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Wednesday morning. Sensex and Nifty saw substantial drops, reflecting investor c...
02 Sep, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
To Chennai from Cupertino: How Tim ‘cooked’ Apple's India recipeTim Cook leaves Apple after 15 years with India as a critical part of his supply-chain legacy. What began with assembling older iPhones in ...
02 Sep, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 spotted ahead of September 4 launch: Check expected changes over previous versionRoyal Enfield Himalayan 440 has appeared in images reportedly showing a production-spec motorcycle at a dealership stockyard ahead of its S...
01 Sep, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Global Market: Eurozone manufacturing growth hits four-year high in AugustEurozone manufacturing activity expanded at its fastest pace in more than four years in August, with the PMI rising to 52.7 as new orders a...
01 Sep, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Global Market: Yen weakness puts BOJ under pressure for faster monetary tighteningThe US is urging Japan to adopt tougher monetary and fiscal policies after supporting the yen. Pressure is mounting on the BOJ to raise rat...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
Geopolitical shocks are forcing companies to rethink procurement intelligence: Claight CEOGeopolitical tensions, tariff uncertainty and repeated supply-chain disruptions are pushing global companies to move from periodic procurem...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Metals emerge as 2026’s top sectoral bet, IT, FMCG struggleThe metals sector has achieved a double-digit return this year, outperforming other indices. Realty stocks have seen a significant turnarou...
01 Sep, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
Despite a strong Q1 showing, risks are on the upside, thanks to geopolitics and geo-economicsIndia's GDP grew 7.8% in Q1, surpassing expectations and indicating economic resilience. This growth occurred despite a challenging global ...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
Why India’s new closing auction is agonising traders: Q&AIndia’s new 20-minute closing auction system is facing renewed scrutiny after the Sensex briefly plunged nearly 3% during Thursday’s sessio...
31 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Metal stocks: Time to contradict analyst expectations? 5 metal stocks with upside potential from a low 2% to a high of 17%For a long time, there was a familiar pattern in the metal sector. When prices were high and times were good, companies borrowed heavily to...
31 Aug, 2026, 06.24 AM IST
GDP data, crude prices among 7 factors likely to steer D-Street this weekIndian equities are likely to take cues from a slew of domestic and global factors this week, including India’s first-quarter GDP data, US ...
30 Aug, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
4,000% options surge in 15 mins highlights India’s wild closing auction systemIndia’s new closing-auction system is triggering extreme volatility in the options market, with prices swinging sharply within minutes. Dur...
28 Aug, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Air passenger service prices rise 32% in June quarter; rail fares up 3.5%During the June quarter, there was a striking 32 percent year-on-year increase in air passenger service prices, the steepest rise amongst s...
24 Aug, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
India’s new service price gauge shows mixed Q1 trends; Air (Passenger) Service Price Index up 32%Air passenger service prices jumped nearly thirty-two percent year-on-year in the first quarter of FY27. Other services showed mixed price ...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.58 PM IST