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ED quizzes Anil Ambani for 5 hours today in bank loan fraud case, summons him again

Aug 05, 2025, at 10:35 pm

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani for a second round of questioning in connection with money laundering charges linked to Rs 17,000 crore in alleged bank loan frauds.

PB Balaji appointed first Indian CEO of Jaguar Land Rover, to take charge in November 2025

Aug 05, 2025, at 10:30 pm

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has named PB Balaji as its next Chief Executive Officer, making him the first Indian to lead the iconic British carmaker.

Bharti Airtel Q1 profit jumps 43% YoY to ₹5,948 cr, ARPU at ₹250

Aug 05, 2025, at 08:38 pm

Mumbai: Bharti Airtel on Tuesday reported a 43% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit at ₹5,948 crore for the first quarter of FY26, compared to ₹4,159 crore in the same period last year The Economic Times reported.

India’s business confidence climbs despite global headwinds: NCAER survey shows upbeat outlook for Indian firms

Aug 05, 2025, at 05:54 pm

New Delhi: India Inc. is showing strong signs of optimism despite external uncertainties, with the NCAER Business Confidence Index (BCI) rising sharply to 149.4 in Q1 FY26 from 139.3 in the previous quarter.

Adani explores battery JV with China’s BYD

Aug 05, 2025, at 05:43 pm

Mumbai: The Adani Group is in early-stage talks with Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD Co. to collaborate on battery manufacturing in India, as part of its broader push into clean energy, Bloomberg reported.

Mahindra & Mahindra acquires controlling stake in SML Isuzu, to rename it SML Mahindra

Aug 03, 2025, at 04:45 pm

Mumbai: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M) has completed the acquisition of a 58.96% controlling stake in SML Isuzu Ltd (SML), marking a major strategic move to strengthen its presence in the medium and heavy commercial vehicle segment.

Why should brands consider PR and backlinking?

Aug 03, 2025, at 01:03 am

In a crowded digital space, getting noticed requires more than just good content. Public relations (PR) and backlinking play a critical role in building brand visibility and credibility and improving search engine rankings.

Content licensing for publishers and aggregators: Everything you must know

Aug 03, 2025, at 12:51 am

Whether you are an aggregator or a publisher, licensing plays a crucial role in granting access to a broader range of content and earning revenue while upholding intellectual property rights.

Why is outsourcing podcasts, videos and influencer marketing a smart move?

Aug 02, 2025, at 11:56 pm

In today’s world, brands can no longer rely solely on simple blog posts or occasional social media updates to stand out. As audiences demand more engaging and original content, formats like podcasts, videos and influencer-led campaigns have become essential to modern marketing.

ED makes first arrest in ₹3,000 cr Reliance Group loan fraud case

Aug 02, 2025, at 09:18 pm

Mumbai: In its first arrest related to the alleged ₹3,000 crore loan fraud involving companies of Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken Partha Sarathi Biswal, managing director of Biswal Tradelink Pvt Ltd, into custody for submitting fake bank guarantees worth ₹68.2 crore, sources said on Saturday, NDTV reported.

India can absorb US tariff shocks, says SBI research report; warns of $6 bn export hit but sees long-term resilience

Aug 01, 2025, at 11:55 pm

New Delhi: India is well-positioned to withstand the impact of the United States' latest tariff hikes, despite a potential $6 billion hit to exports and a marginal dent to GDP, according to a report by the State Bank of India’s research arm.

TVS Motor reports 29% sales growth in July; exports, scooters drive record performance

Aug 01, 2025, at 11:34 pm

Chennai: TVS Motor Company reported a 29% year-on-year growth in overall sales for July 2025, with total volumes rising to 456,350 units from 354,140 units a year ago.

Mahindra tractor sales rise 5% YoY to 26,990 units in July on strong rural demand

Aug 01, 2025, at 11:26 pm

Mumbai: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Business reported domestic tractor sales of 26,990 units in July 2025, up 5% from 25,587 units in the same month last year.

ITC reports ₹4,912 crore Q1 profit as revenue grows 20% YoY

Aug 01, 2025, at 11:11 pm

Kolkata: ITC Limited reported a consolidated net profit of ₹4,912 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, marking a 5% year-on-year (YoY) growth, according to a media release on Friday.

Tata Motors to raise €1 billion in equity to fund Iveco buyout

Aug 01, 2025, at 11:00 pm

Mumbai: Tata Motors on Thursday announced it will raise around €1 billion (approximately $1.14 billion or ₹10,000 crore) in equity to help repay the loan backing its €3.8 billion (₹38,000 crore) acquisition of multinational transport vehicle manufacturing company Iveco’s trucks and bus business, media reports said.

ED issues lookout notice against Anil Ambani in Rs 3,000-crore loan fraud case

Aug 01, 2025, at 09:26 pm

In fresh trouble for Reliance Group Chairman and Managing Director Anil Ambani, the Enforcement Directorate on Friday issued a lookout notice against him in connection with a suspected Rs. 3,000 crore loan fraud and money laundering case, media reports said.

India grants licence to Elon Musk’s Starlink, opening doors for satellite internet rollout

Aug 01, 2025, at 08:58 pm

New Delhi: India has officially cleared the decks for Elon Musk’s Starlink to launch satellite-based internet services, granting the company a Unified Licence to operate in the country, Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia confirmed on Thursday.

Godrej Properties posts ₹600 cr Q1FY26 profit, logs ₹7,082 cr in bookings despite YoY decline

Aug 01, 2025, at 08:48 pm

Mumbai: Godrej Properties Limited (GPL) reported a consolidated net profit of ₹600 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, marking a 15% year-on-year rise, even as its total income dipped 3% to ₹1,593 crore.

Railway Board gives in-principle approval to MRTS-CMRL merger; formal clearance still pending

Aug 01, 2025, at 08:41 pm

Chennai: The long-awaited merger of Chennai’s MRTS with the city’s metro rail network has moved a step closer, with the Railway Board giving its in-principle approval to transfer operations to Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL).

Bandhan Bank claims its business grew 11 percent, deposits surged 16 percent in Q1 of FY 2025-26

Aug 01, 2025, at 06:46 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bandhan Bank last month announced its financial performance for the first quarter of the financial year 2025-26.

Tata Trusts extends N Chandrasekaran’s term as Tata Sons chairman by 5 yrs

Aug 01, 2025, at 06:33 pm

New Delhi: N Chandrasekaran will continue as chairman of Tata Sons for another five years, after Tata Trusts unanimously approved an extension to his term, ET Now reported.

Tata Power Q1 profit rises 6% to ₹1,262 cr; rooftop solar, renewables and manufacturing drive strong growth

Aug 01, 2025, at 06:01 pm

New Delhi: Tata Power reported a consolidated net profit of ₹1,262 crore for the quarter ended June 2025 (Q1FY26), up 6% year-on-year, marking its 23rd consecutive quarter of profit growth.

Schneider Electric to acquire remaining stake in Indian arm from Temasek for €5.5 billion

Aug 01, 2025, at 12:09 am

Schneider Electric will acquire the remaining 35% stake in its Indian subsidiary, Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd (SEIPL), from Singapore’s Temasek Holdings in an all-cash deal valued at €5.5 billion (approximately ₹55,880 crore), the French industrial technology major said on Wednesday.

Cabinet clears big push for rural lending, food infra, and railway expansion

Jul 31, 2025, at 10:37 pm

New Delhi: In a move to expand access to credit for rural cooperatives, the Union Cabinet on Thursday approved a ₹2,000 crore central sector scheme for the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC).

Priya Nair to be next HUL CEO after Rohit Jawa's 37-yr tenure

Jul 31, 2025, at 09:49 pm

Mumbai: Rohit Jawa, Managing Director and CEO of Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), is stepping down after a remarkable 37-year journey with Unilever, during which he held leadership roles in eight countries, including two of the group’s largest markets — India and China.

Hindustan Unilever Q1 profit up 7.6% YoY to ₹2,732 cr

Jul 31, 2025, at 05:50 pm

Mumbai: Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), the FMCG giant behind brands like Dove and Surf Excel, reported a 7.6% year-on-year (YoY) rise in standalone net profit for the June 2025 quarter (Q1FY26), reaching ₹2,732 crore, compared to ₹2,538 crore in the same period last year, media reports said.

Adani Enterprises Q1 profit halves to ₹734 cr amid weak trade and IRM volatility

Jul 31, 2025, at 05:46 pm

Mumbai: Adani Enterprises Ltd reported a subdued performance for the quarter ended June 2025 (Q1FY26), as earnings were weighed down by reduced trade volumes, heightened index price volatility in its Integrated Resource Management (IRM) segment, and sustained pressure in commercial mining, CNBC TV18 reported.

Why Term Life Insurance is Essential for Single Income Families in India?

Jul 31, 2025, at 03:03 pm

Many Indian households still rely on a single income source to support the family. It could be a salaried employee supporting a homemaker, elderly parents, or the education of children. Basically, the overall prosperity of the family depends on a single source of income. Under such a situation, the sole breadwinner’s untimely death can ruin a family both emotionally and financially. Term life insurance becomes especially important at this juncture.

IndiGo posts ₹2,176 cr Q1FY26 profit despite sector headwinds

Jul 31, 2025, at 01:02 am

Gurugram: IndiGo reported a net profit of ₹2,176 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, marking a resilient performance amid geopolitical tensions, airspace restrictions, and a recent tragic aviation accident in Ahmedabad.

Air New Zealand names Indian origin Nikhil Ravishankar as next CEO

Jul 31, 2025, at 12:02 am

Air New Zealand has appointed Nikhil Ravishankar, its current Chief Digital Officer, as the airline’s next Chief Executive Officer, India Today reported.