Maharashtra Govt declares 265 of 358 talukas drought-affectedMaharashtra has declared 265 out of 358 talukas as drought-affected due to inadequate rainfall this season. The total rainfall deficit acro...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
AIIB eyes bigger India water funding push as El Niño threatens dry spellAIIB intends to expand its water sector funding in India, which faces severe drought conditions this monsoon season. The bank is prioritizi...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Smart rice policy would be niceIn the 2026-27 cycle, India's rice production is projected to fall by 6.5% compared to the previous year, largely due to monsoon rainfall b...
25 Sep, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
Offered lower interest rates on home loans and car loans when you buy insurance? It may not always come cheap; here's how IRDAI proposes to change itNew proposals by IRDAI aim to reform loan-linked insurance offerings from banks and NBFCs, ensuring transparency for borrowers. Key changes...
25 Sep, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
The road ahead for Volkswagen's restructuring: ExplainedVolkswagen is set to meet regarding restructuring plans and job cuts to address financial losses. The company aims to strengthen its positi...
25 Sep, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Reliance Consumer Products quadruples authorised capital to ₹40,000 crore as FMCG business scales upReliance Industries has expanded the authorised share capital of Reliance Consumer Products to ₹40,000 crore. The company has tripled its b...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
India’s farmers cut back on seeds, fertilisers as rains fail, Rallis India CEO saysDue to erratic monsoon patterns, farmers in India are cutting back on their investments in pesticides, fertilizers, and seeds. The irregula...
23 Sep, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Xbox layoffs: Microsoft cuts 268 jobs in latest restructuringMicrosoft's Xbox division will reduce its workforce by 268 employees to reorganise for improved efficiency and profitability. This restruct...
23 Sep, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Maharashtra drought deepens, crop output crisis mountsState agriculture minister Dattatray Bharane has confirmed a large contraction in the production of cotton and soybean, while the agricultu...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Microsoft announced 3,200 Xbox job cuts in July. Now, it may cut hundreds more this weekMicrosoft may fire hundreds of employees from its Xbox division this week. This was on top of the 3,200 job cuts the tech giant announced j...
22 Sep, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
Simple ways to reduce your monthly personal loan EMI burden over time nowManaging a personal loan EMI requires balancing monthly affordability with the overall cost of borrowing. This article explores practical w...
22 Sep, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
'Not in favour of FIRs against farmers over stubble burning': Punjab CM MannPunjab CM Bhagwant Mann said he does not favour FIRs against farmers for stubble burning and called for a Rs 3,000-per-acre incentive to ma...
19 Sep, 2026, 05.52 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
These mid-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%, according to analystsAs an investor, what you need to do at this point of time is this: A bit of extra work in terms of stock-picking so that you avoid anxiety ...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Pulses, oilseed prices rise as rain deficit hits cropsKey pulse and oilseed prices have risen sharply compared to last year. Scanty rains are affecting the current kharif crop and raising rabi ...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
El Niño effect: Kharif crops, winter sowing face stress as drought hits 53% of IndiaEl Niño effect: El Niño has left more than 50% of India grappling with drought conditions, severely affecting kharif crops currently in the...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announces Rs 27,000 crore shipyard project and Rs 7.5 lakh crore loan for sugar factoriesMaharashtra's Chief Minister announced a significant ₹27,000 crore shipyard project. This new facility will become India's largest for ship...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.10 PM IST