Saturday, August 1, 2026

Business

LPG subsidy bill races beyond budget, may hit Rs 1 lakh crore this fiscal

The government's spending on LPG subsidies could climb past Rs 1 lakh crore in FY27, far exceeding the Rs 30,000 crore set aside in the Union...

Shipping via Hormuz disrupted, Iran could tell Houthis to shut Bab al-Mandab: Why the narrow waterway matters

Tehran has told Yemen's Houthi rebels to be ready to close the Bab al-Mandab Strait if the...

Why India’s first hydrogen train is special – explained

With the launch of a hydrogen train, India has undoubtedly taken a big leap in the...

Asian markets tumble as AI stock sell-off deepens; Nikkei sinks nearly 6%, HSI plunges 2%

Asian equities tumbled in red on Friday as concerns over artificial intelligence led stocks deepened,...

Gold price prediction: Is it time to buy gold on dips? Check July 17, 2026 outlook

From a technical perspective, the 8-period EMA has started turning higher and is attempting to cross...
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RBI Gives In-Principle Nod To Japan’s SMBC To Set Up Wholly-Owned Subsidiary In India | Economy News

New Delhi: India’s central bank on Wednesday announced that it has given in-principle approval to Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC) to set...

As US tariff threat looms, officials say India-Iran trade ‘minuscule’| Business News

NEW DELHI: India’s trade with Iran is minuscule and primarily involves supplies of food and pharmaceuticals essential for inflation-ravaged Iranian citizens, people aware of the...

Quick commerce branding reset: Flipkart, Swiggy, Zepto stop using ‘10-minute delivery’ tagline; govt order cited

Walmart-owned Flipkart, Swiggy and IPO-bound Zepto have stopped promoting their grocery businesses as “10-minute” delivery services following a government intervention prompted...

Despite Govt’s Persuasion On Discontinuing 10-Minute Delivery, Can Groceries Still Arrive Fast? | Economy News

New Delhi: Quick commerce has long thrived on speed with faster deliveries giving platforms an edge over competitors. However, the push for ultra-fast...

Telecom sector urges sharp cut in licence fee ahead of budget| Business News

NEW DELHI: The telecom industry has urged the finance ministry to sharply cut licence fees and temporarily pause mandatory contributions to the Digital...

Big Tech Layoffs In 2026: Meta, BlackRock, Citigroup Slash Jobs As Year Begins | Personal Finance News

New Delhi: The wave of job cuts shows no sign of slowing down as 2026 begins. Even before January comes to an end,...
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