India's aim to become global manufacturing hub by 2047 requires focused strategy: Niti AayogNiti Aayog identified key sectors for India's manufacturing growth by 2047. Chemicals, textiles, telecom, and solar PV are crucial for indu...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
India's telecom & network equipment needs urgent policy support: NITI Aayog says sector could double GDP shareIndia's telecom sector needs policy support to boost domestic manufacturing and exports. Heavy reliance on imports, especially from China, ...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Airtel prepaid plan tweaks: Brokerages estimate per-user revenue lifts ranging from Rs 4 to Rs 12Bharti Airtel has withdrawn select prepaid plans, prompting customer upgrades. This move is expected to increase average revenue per user b...
16 Aug, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
Finance ministry asks ministries to move from WPI to PPI in future contractsThe finance ministry has asked ministries and departments to adopt the Producer Price Index (PPI) instead of the Wholesale Price Index (WPI...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
Independence Day 2026: The 79-year journey of a nation from charkha to chipsIndependence Day: Story of India's technological rise now focuses on indigenous manufacturing and ambitious future goals. Digital public in...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Chinese chipmaker SMIC increases prices on strong AI demandCo-CEO Zhao Haijun said on an earnings call that SMIC raised prices following negotiations with customers in the first quarter, and that it...
14 Aug, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
Medium-term investing: You cannot remove the risk; try to get the odds in your favour. 5 large-caps with upside potential of up to 25%The mood has improved, but it is too early to give the all-clear. There is still an element of uncertainty in the market. At a time like th...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Global Market: Singtel Q1 profit beats estimates on strong Optus, regional contributionsSingtel reported a better-than-expected Q1 FY27 underlying net profit, driven by Optus, regional associates including Bharti Airtel and AIS...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Will Bharti Airtel’s ARPU increase after scrapping Rs 299, other popular prepaid plans? What JM Financial saysBharti Airtel could see a 2% rise in ARPU after withdrawing four entry-level prepaid plans, including the popular Rs 299 pack, JM Financial...
13 Aug, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Airtel withdraws four prepaid plans, Rs 299 users face 16% price hikeBharti Airtel has removed four prepaid plans, impacting subscribers of the Rs 299 pack. These subscribers now face a higher cost for simila...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
US consumer prices increase as expected in JulyU.S. consumer prices saw a slight increase in July, which could impact Federal Reserve rate decisions. Core inflation also gained marginall...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
Ardee Industries shares make a strong D-St debut, list at 39% premium over IPO priceArdee Industries share price: Ardee Industries made a strong stock market debut, with shares listing at a 38.87% premium on the BSE and 35....
12 Aug, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
Telecom operators flag 24.4 billion spam calls, messages in April-June: TRAITelecom operators flagged 24.4 billion calls and messages as suspected spam during April-June. AI systems identified 22.9 billion calls and...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Vodafone Idea shares jump 3% after Q1 net loss narrows. What is Nomura saying?Vodafone Idea’s Q1 loss narrowed sharply to Rs 3,754 crore from Rs 6,608 crore a year ago, while revenue rose 6% YoY to Rs 11,689 crore. EB...
11 Aug, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
Milk prices in Maharashtra to rise by Rs 2; check reason and date of rate hikeCow and buffalo milk prices in Maharashtra will rise by two rupees per litre. This price adjustment is effective from Tuesday, August eleve...
09 Aug, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
Vodafone Idea needs tariff hikes to sustain network investments: Kumar Mangalam BirlaVodafone Idea's chairman emphasized the necessity of tariff adjustments for network investments. The company seeks Rs 45,000 crore funding ...
05 Aug, 2026, 10.44 PM IST
Sugar prices surge 17% in a month, mills expect more government curbsIndia's sugar prices have risen significantly in recent weeks. The government imposed stock limits to help temper these rising rates. Lower...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.48 AM IST