In 1860, German chemistry PhD Albert Niemann isolated cocaine from coca leaves; the tongue-numbness he noted led to the first local anesthesia 24 years laterA simple observation of numbness from coca leaves led to a medical revolution. Scientists isolated cocaine, revealing its power to block pa...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Yes Bank shares jump 16% in 5 days, hit fresh 52-week high. What lies ahead?Yes Bank shares climbed to a fresh 52-week high, extending gains over five sessions and adding Rs 8,662 crore to market value. The rally fo...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
RBI not in favour of offshore settlement for sovereign bonds: ReportIndia's central bank, the RBI, is opting against direct settlement of government securities via offshore platforms like Euroclear. Instead,...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
RBI not in favour of offshore settlement for government securities, sources sayThe RBI is steering clear of offshore settlement for government securities, preferring foreign investors to trade directly on the domestic ...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.42 AM IST
Dollar clings to two-month peak as Fed rate-hike bets mount, yen slidesThe U.S. dollar reached a two-month high as markets anticipated Federal Reserve rate hikes, pressuring the Japanese yen towards interventio...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
Vishal Mega Mart shares in focus as IPO lock-in expiry frees up shares worth Rs 10,813 crore for tradeVishal Mega Mart shares made a strong market debut, listing with a 41% premium over the IPO price at Rs 110 on BSE in December 2024. Althou...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.58 AM IST
India's wholesale inflation at 9.68% in May under revamped series as Iran war-driven oil costs biteIndia’s wholesale inflation stood at 9.68% in May under a new series, with food and fuel prices remaining high amid ongoing US-Iran conflic...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industryAmerica's plan to control critical mineral prices faces hurdles. G7 nations and the US mining sector are divided. The proposal aims to redu...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Think index funds are foolproof? These 7 myths can lead to costly mistakesPassive investing has become mainstream in India, but several myths persist. Investors should not judge passive funds solely by low costs, ...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
World's hottest stock market turns focus to MSCI momentSouth Korea's stock market is nearing a significant milestone. Investors are watching for a potential upgrade to developed-market status by...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.31 AM IST
South Korea’s world-beating stock market eyes its MSCI momentNow investors are awaiting MSCI Inc.’s annual market-classification review on June 23, when the index provider will decide whether Korea fi...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
In 1930, a chemist was testing a rubbery polymer found it hardened the wrong way, and PVC moved into pipes, raincoats, and recordsA chemist named Waldo Semon sought rubber but found a stubborn polymer. His accidental discovery led to flexible PVC. This material, once d...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Sebi weighs introducing long-term futures and options contracts: Tuhin Kanta PandeySebi is evaluating longer-term futures and options contracts, broader commodity derivatives and bond index derivatives to deepen markets. T...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit | 'India's AI index beat Mag-7 plus Nvidia': Hiren Ved says stop mourning FII exits and start investing smarterIndia is in an 'Opportunity Kaal', not an AI drought, and that companies using AI aggressively will leave rivals behind within five years, ...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
States challenge Nasdaq, FTSE Russell for fast-tracking SpaceXLetters to both companies seen by Reuters on Thursday raise concerns about the impact Elon Musk's rocket and satellite communications compa...
12 Jun, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
India's bond tax exemptions set to boost foreign debt inflows and global index inclusion bidIndia is turning heads in the financial world by scrapping taxes on foreign investments in government bonds. This groundbreaking change aim...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
BlackRock to offer space ETF that will add new IPOs within daysBlackRock has launched the iShares Space Technologies UCITS ETF (STAR) for European investors, featuring a unique IPO fast-entry mechanism....
09 Jun, 2026, 01.26 PM IST