Prop traders seek relief on margin funding as global rivals up gameIndian market participants are calling for a fresh look at margin funding policies, aiming for adjustments from the central bank. The propo...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.40 AM IST
Iran war: Fuel price surge squeezes dairy, poultry value chainsIndustry officials say rising fuel costs, coupled with geopolitical disruptions affecting commodity markets, are squeezing farmer margins a...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
GCCs outpace IT services in tech hiring, driving AI & cloud talentGlobal capability centres are now adding more employees than IT services firms in India. This trend shows a shift in how advanced technolog...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Private sector banks are the best contrarian bet for the next 3 years, says S NarenICICI Prudential AMC CIO S Naren warned that rising leverage through derivatives and margin trading poses a bigger risk than any slowdown i...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
HDFC Bank borrower alert: EMIs on these loans to cost more as bank raises lending rates by up to 10 bpsHDFC Bank has increased its Marginal Cost of Funds-based Lending Rates (MCLR) by up to 10 basis points, effective June 8, 2026. The revised...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
India Inc hikes prices, shrinks packs as Iran war squeezes marginsIndian businesses face mounting pressure from soaring oil, freight, and insurance costs. Companies are increasing prices and reducing produ...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
LIC in talks with regulators on long-term instruments to match growing liabilities: CEOLife Insurance Corporation of India is working with regulators like the Reserve Bank and Sebi. This is to increase long-term investment opt...
07 Jun, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
"Signal Shala": Mumbai flyover school offers big lifeline to street childrenA unique school operating from shipping containers in Mumbai provides education to children from marginalised communities. Many of these ch...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
Hospital expansion cycle to keep margins rangebound, but 18 per cent revenue growth trend likely to sustain: Kotak SecuritiesIndian hospitals are set for strong revenue growth. Brokerage firm Kotak Securities predicts double-digit gains. EBITDA margins are expecte...
06 Jun, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Quote of the day by Walter Schloss: "If the market’s going wild and you want to be in it, you either have to lower your standards to stay in the game or you buy stuff which may not participate because it’s not part of the game at that time"Legendary investor Walter Schloss highlighted the dilemma of booming markets, where investors face the choice of lowering standards to chas...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Cement firms do well amid strain, but face capacity testCement companies saw strong volume growth in Q4 FY26, fueled by construction and government spending. Despite rising costs impacting margin...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.01 AM IST
No Santa for exporters this Christmas: Iran war disrupts supply chains, stretches transit times to 60 days, threatens marginsIndian exporters say longer shipping routes, rising input costs, and delayed payment cycles are squeezing margins and putting pressure on d...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Maximum 39% marginal rate of income tax applicable for these individuals in Tax Year 2026-2027Individuals and certain entities will face a maximum 39% income tax rate under the new tax regime for Tax Year 2026-2027. This Maximum Marg...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Ambuja Cements to slow capacity additions until utilisation improvesAmbuja Cements plans to add new capacity after reaching optimal utilization. The company aims to reach 119 million tonnes capacity by fisca...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
MSMEs to bear bigger hit than large firms from West Asia conflict: CrisilThe ongoing crisis in West Asia has struck a harsh chord for Indian small enterprises, leaving them vulnerable to significant setbacks. Ant...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
Corporate India posts 25% profit surge in Q4 FY26, but rising costs squeeze marginsCorporate India's March quarter net profit surged 25.3%, driven by non-operating factors, masking operating challenges like rising input co...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Input costs to stay high even if Hormuz reopens: CrisilManufacturers face sustained high input costs this year. Even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens, prices will remain elevated. These rising co...
28 May, 2026, 12.03 AM IST