Solvency buffers at insurers thinning; general insurance sector more of a concernThe Reserve Bank of India's latest report highlights concerns over thinning capital in the insurance sector. While life insurers remain com...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
HDFC Bank ropes in KKR Managing Director Jigar Shah to head Legal & ComplianceHDFC Bank is set to appoint Jigar Shah as its new General Counsel, bringing over three decades of legal and compliance expertise from the f...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
No sudden shelter from storms: What protected India's oil supply during Hormuz crisisIndia successfully navigated the Hormuz Strait closure, avoiding fuel shortages despite initial fears. This resilience wasn't due to last-m...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Industry seeks payment in rupee for domestic supplies at maiden SEZ reforms stakeholder consultationSEZ developers are urging the government to allow domestic sales in Indian Rupees, citing subdued global demand. They also proposed job wor...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
India cuts windfall tax on diesel, raises petrol tax from JulyIndia has adjusted its windfall taxes on fuel exports, slashing duties on diesel and aviation fuel while increasing the tax on petrol expor...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
Crude at $65, consumption boom, and the Rupee's new shield: Dinshaw Irani's big market callsIndia's economic headwinds are easing, with falling crude oil prices and a stabilizing rupee poised to boost the market. Helios Mutual Fund...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
Heatwave-hit London climate week spurs calls for faster actionLondon's climate week saw an event on extreme heat cancelled due to the venue being too hot, highlighting the urgent reality of global warm...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Powerball jackpot rises to $327 million for June 24 drawing - Here's what the winner could actually pocket on Wednesday nightThe Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $327 million for the June 24 drawing, with no winner in Monday's game. Players can opt for...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Oil may stay above pre-conflict levels; OMCs and gas stocks could see further upside: Probal SenGeopolitical easing may cool crude oil prices, but a return to pre-conflict levels remains unlikely soon. Experts suggest shipping disrupti...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
Kolkata woman made Rs 26 crore profit in stocks and paid zero tax: Here's how she did it legallyA Kolkata businesswoman, Saroj Goenka, legally saved ₹26 crore in taxes by reinvesting long-term capital gains from share sales into constr...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
Powerball jackpot rises to $312 million for June 22 drawing - Here's what the winner could actually pocket on Monday nightThe Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $312 million for the June 22 drawing, with no winner in Saturday's game. Players have a ch...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
Bernie Sanders pushes 50%t public stake in AI giants, $1,000 dividend payout to every AmericanSenator Bernie Sanders has introduced legislation proposing a 50% public ownership stake in major US AI companies through a one-time stock ...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
India hikes diesel, ATF export levies from June 16India has increased the windfall tax on diesel and aviation fuel exports. The special additional excise duty on diesel exports will now be ...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
France's data centre ambitions bump up against rural fearsA huge AI data centre is planned for Fouju, France. This project brings hope for jobs and money to the small village. However, residents wo...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
South Korea labour minister calls on tech firms to share excess AI profits with suppliers, staffIn an interview, Kim Young-hoon told Reuters that companies like Samsung Electronics that outperform profit targets should consider sharing...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.05 AM IST
Rising crude and aluminium prices: Bharat Subramanian on what it means for India's energy and metals sectorsGeopolitical tensions in West Asia are driving up oil and aluminium prices. This benefits upstream oil explorers while squeezing oil market...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Government revises windfall tax on fuel exports from June 1New windfall tax rates on fuel exports take effect from June 1, 2026. Taxes are back on diesel and aviation turbine fuel after a period of ...
30 May, 2026, 11.42 PM IST