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Markets turn green after early jitters—the reason lies in West Asia

Jun 18, 2026, at 10:54 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian stock market witnessed a volatile start to Thursday's trading session, with benchmark indices swinging between gains and losses amid easing geopolitical concerns and falling crude oil prices.

Axis Bank to open 50 new branches across Eastern region

Jun 17, 2026, at 11:37 pm

Private sector lender Axis Bank is planning to expand its presence in Eastern India by opening 50 new branches across the region, including West Bengal, Sikkim and the Northeast.

Axis Bank reports 40 per cent decline in retail digital frauds in FY26 compared to FY25

Jun 17, 2026, at 07:03 pm

Axis Bank on Wednesday announced a 40% reduction in fraud incidents across retail mobile banking, internet banking, and shopping transactions in FY26 compared to FY25.

NPCI opens sources Drunix to strengthen enterprise blockchain infrastructure

Jun 17, 2026, at 05:41 pm

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) today announced the release of Drunix, an open-source, enterprise-grade blockchain platform designed to help organisations build and scale tokenization platforms, digital asset ecosystems and multi-organisation networks.

Massive Surge! India’s defence production touches all-time high of Rs. 1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-2026

Jun 17, 2026, at 04:27 pm

India’s annual defence production has reached an all-time high of ₹1.78 lakh crore in the Financial Year (FY) 2025–26, marking a significant milestone in the country’s defence manufacturing sector.

Nykaa shares rally after OpenAI partnership; beauty giant brings shopping to ChatGPT

Jun 17, 2026, at 01:02 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of FSN E-Commerce Ventures Ltd., the parent company of Nykaa, gained on Wednesday after the beauty and fashion retailer announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI, according to media reports.

Dixon shares surge on reports of government nod to Vivo JV, Rs 30,000 crore opportunity in focus

Jun 17, 2026, at 12:39 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Dixon Technologies Ltd. rallied on Wednesday amid reports that the government is likely to approve the company's proposed joint venture with Chinese smartphone maker Vivo, according to media reports.

HPCL, BPCL, IOC rally as US-Iran peace deal sends oil prices lower

Jun 17, 2026, at 12:07 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of India's state-run oil marketing companies rallied on Wednesday as crude oil prices declined following the easing of geopolitical tensions after the US-Iran peace deal, media reports said.

US-Iran peace deal sparks Dalal Street rally; Sensex jumps as oil prices slide

Jun 17, 2026, at 11:34 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian stock market witnessed a volatile start on Wednesday before stabilising as investors cheered the US-Iran peace deal, according to media reports.

India gets new AI Unicorn as Sarvam raises $234M in major funding round

Jun 16, 2026, at 05:43 pm

Sarvam, India’s full-stack sovereign AI company, has announced the first close of its Series B funding round, raising $234 million out of a targeted $300 million at a post-money valuation of $1.5 billion.

AI fear grows: Tech layoffs reach highest level in two years, claims report

Jun 16, 2026, at 04:06 pm

The AI challenge appears to be intensifying, with job cuts surging to their highest levels in two years, according to a recent report.

HCL Tech surges 3% after strategic investment in India's sovereign AI firm Sarvam AI

Jun 16, 2026, at 12:03 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The share prices of HCL Tech on Tuesday surged following the company's strategic investment in sovereign Indian AI firm Sarvam AI, media reports said.

US-Iran ceasefire fuels third-day market rally, Sensex jumps 400 points at open

Jun 16, 2026, at 11:27 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian stock market rallied on Tuesday, extending gains for the third consecutive session, as investor sentiment remained buoyant following the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, according to media reports.

India’s Wholesale Inflation surges to 9.68 percent in May — Highest in recent months

Jun 15, 2026, at 07:31 pm

All India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation for May 2026 is 9.68 per cent on year-on-year (YoY) basis, compared to 8.26 per cent in April 2026, as per official data released on Monday.

Vedanta lists four independent companies at BSE and NSE

Jun 15, 2026, at 07:07 pm

Vedanta Group on Monday marked a defining milestone in Indian corporate history with the listing of four newly demerged companies on the BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) and NSE (National Stock Exchange).

Why the price you see online is not always what you pay at the store

Jun 15, 2026, at 06:34 pm

With online shopping becoming so popular now, it is easier than ever to compare different products, find worthy deals and make various purchases with just a few clicks. It is, however, common for consumers to think that the price listed on a website or mobile application is the same they would pay in a retail store. However, sometimes the final price may be more or less than what is advertised online. 

Trump's Iran deal sparks market euphoria, Sensex soars nearly 1,300 points

Jun 15, 2026, at 11:11 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian stock market rallied sharply on Monday after the United States and Iran reached a peace agreement, easing concerns over the ongoing West Asia crisis and triggering a fall in global oil prices, media reports said.

Digital Marketing in 2026: How ​social ​media ​advertising and ​influencer ​marketing ​are ​reshaping ​brand ​growth

Jun 14, 2026, at 03:57 pm

The digital marketing landscape is evolving faster than ever before. What worked for brands just three years ago is no longer enough to capture attention, drive engagement, or generate conversions in today's highly competitive digital ecosystem.

Looking For A High ROI Business? Invest In A Spa Franchise

Jun 13, 2026, at 05:47 pm

Over the past five years, India’s wellness and spa industry has experienced remarkable growth driven by increasing lifestyle stress, rising disposable incomes, growing awareness around self-care, and the demand for premium wellness experiences.

LTM launches AI 1000 to develop next generation of forward-deployed engineers

Jun 12, 2026, at 05:05 pm

LTM,a business creativity partner to multiple enterprises, on Friday announced AI 1000, a strategic workforce transformation initiative anchored by a dedicated Center of Excellence (CoE).

Gujarat gets power surge: Hitachi Energy’s Rs.2,000 cr plant to generate 1,000 jobs

Jun 12, 2026, at 04:23 pm

Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification, has announced an investment of approximately ₹2,000 crore to establish a new Large Power Transformer (LPT) manufacturing facility in Karjan, Vadodara, Gujarat.

Bosch shares jump 5%! UBS turns bullish, sees 21% more upside

Jun 12, 2026, at 01:30 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Bosch surged nearly 5 percent on Friday after global brokerage firm UBS upgraded the stock from "Sell" to "Buy", according to an NDTV Profit report.

Big tech boost for Bengal! TCS launches Oracle AI Centre of Excellence in Kolkata

Jun 12, 2026, at 01:05 pm

Tech giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has expanded its collaboration with Oracle by launching India’s first Oracle AI Data Platform Lab and Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Kolkata.

Aviation stocks take off! IndiGo, SpiceJet rally as oil prices slide

Jun 12, 2026, at 01:00 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Aviation stocks rallied sharply on Friday as crude oil prices declined amid growing hopes of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, boosting investor sentiment toward the sector.

How to plan bigger financial goals with a 5 lakh Personal Loan without straining your budget

Jun 12, 2026, at 11:25 am

​Big expenses do not always wait for the right moment. A wedding, a home upgrade, or a medical need can call for more money than your savings currently hold. A well-planned loan bridges that gap without throwing your monthly budget off track. A 5 lakh personal loan is made precisely to do so. It is large enough to address these big expenses, yet manageable enough to repay over time.

Dalal Street explodes! Sensex soars 800 points on big US-Iran peace hopes

Jun 12, 2026, at 10:54 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian stock market rallied sharply on Friday amid growing hopes of a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, raising expectations of an easing of tensions in West Asia, media reports said.

Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP): Investment-Linked Insurance & Long-Term Wealth Generation

Jun 11, 2026, at 12:23 pm

Unit Linked Insurance Plan, or ULIP, is an insurance cum investment tool that provides life cover to the policyholder while generating long-term wealth for him/her. In other words, the product not only serves as an insurance cover but is also an effective vehicle of investment at the same time.

Tech meltdown on Dalal Street! Nifty IT crashes 2%, Infosys, HCL Tech and TCS under pressure

Jun 11, 2026, at 11:14 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The Nifty IT Index emerged as the biggest loser in early trade on Thursday as Indian equities opened sharply lower amid a global selloff in technology stocks and heightened geopolitical tensions.

Oil shock hits Dalal Street! Sensex sinks over 450 points as US-Iran tensions ignite market fears

Jun 11, 2026, at 10:57 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Indian benchmark indices opened sharply lower on Thursday as surging crude oil prices and renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East dampened investor sentiment.

Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO set for Nasdaq lift-off as $250 billion demand fuels Wall Street frenzy

Jun 11, 2026, at 10:27 am

New York/IBNS: The massive SpaceX initial public offering is entering its final stages, with investor demand continuing to surge ahead of the company's highly anticipated Nasdaq debut on Friday (June 12).