In 1962, James West and Gerhard Sessler patented a small, low-cost microphone; their design is estimated to be used in 90% of microphones made todayIn 1962, inventors James West and Gerhard Sessler revolutionized audio technology by patenting the electret microphone. This innovation qui...
30 Sep, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
TERI study finds CNG has lower lifecycle environmental burden than EVs under India's current power mixAs India steps up efforts to accelerate electric mobility and reduce its dependence on imported crude oil, a new study by The Energy and Re...
30 Sep, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Gold heads for monthly decline, US inflation data loomsOn Wednesday, gold prices remained stable, although they are poised for a monthly decline. Market participants are scrutinizing US inflatio...
30 Sep, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
New steel policy draft ready, to set 2047 road map: SecretaryThe government is revisiting the current national steel policy 2017 to address major changes in the sector in the past decade including AI,...
30 Sep, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Azad Engineering shares jump 10% as company expands GE Vernova's manufacturing footprintAzad Engineering shares jumped after the company inaugurated two dedicated lean manufacturing facilities for GE Vernova’s Gas Power busines...
29 Sep, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
Essar to invest $18 billion in US, build America's largest steel plant in IowaEssar Group, through its subsidiary Mesabi Metallics, plans to invest USD 18 billion for a steel plant in Iowa. The facility aims to produc...
29 Sep, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
Market veterans favour value plays over crowded, expensive themesMarket experts project cautious optimism for Indian equities as valuations become less demanding and earnings growth aligns. Large-cap stoc...
29 Sep, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
EPF vs EPS vs EDLI: Earning Rs 10,000–Rs 35,000? Government reveals employee & employer’s monthly contributions from October 2026The Ministry of Labour and Employment raised the Employees’ Provident Fund wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000. This change will enfor...
28 Sep, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Behind bigger price tags hides a fault line in India’s growth storyIndia’s consumer durables face a third price hike in 2026 as copper, steel, aluminium, resin, logistics and energy costs surge. LG, Daikin,...
28 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
India’s bid to keep carbon cash home as Europe adds a new trade costIndia’s exporters face new carbon costs under the EU’s CBAM, which took effect in January 2026. For carbon-intensive industries such as ste...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
India electronics firms get Rs 19,091 crore PLI incentives, investments cross Rs 20,580 croreElectronics manufacturing companies have received substantial incentives under the production-linked incentive scheme and attracted signifi...
27 Sep, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
Mobile recharge new rules: Raghav Chadha shares good news for prepaid users, 30-day plans and voice-SMS only options introduced; check what changesRaghav Chadha has introduced new prepaid mobile recharge options, featuring flexible 30-day plans alongside voice-only services. By previou...
27 Sep, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
India urges Centre to intervene over EU metal scrap export list exclusionIndia’s metal recycling industry has urged the government to take up the country’s exclusion from an EU draft list allowing metal scrap exp...
26 Sep, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
New York requires rooftop tanks on buildings over six storeys, and 5,600 are wooden; three family firms still build them from staves with no nails or sealantNew York City boasts more than 5,600 rooftop water tanks, vital for delivering water to its towering buildings. Crafted with age-old techni...
24 Sep, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Copper producers seek GST cut to 5 per cent as record prices lock up cashIndian copper producers are seeking a GST cut to 5% from 18%, saying record copper prices are increasing working-capital requirements acros...
24 Sep, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
- Hero Motors shares list at 2% discount on IPO price
The Rs 1,000 crore Hero Motors IPO was a book-built issue comprising a fresh issue of 7.14 crore shares aggregating to Rs 600 crore and an ...
23 Sep, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Jindal Supreme shares list at 31% premium over IPO price on BSEThe Rs 124.88 crore Jindal Supreme IPO comprised a fresh issue of 1.07 crore shares aggregating to Rs 99.89 crore and an offer for sale (OF...
23 Sep, 2026, 10.02 AM IST