Infosys stock price today: Shares of Infosys rose sharply on Friday, climbing over 5% on both the NSE and BSE after the IT major raised its FY26 constant-currency revenue growth guidance to 3–3.5% while maintaining its operating margin outlook at 20–22%. At 11 am, the stock was trading 5.04% or 80 points higher, reaching 1,679.65 […]
Electronics prices to rise? Laptops, smartphones & more likely to get expensive — here’s what to expect
Planning to upgrade your television or finally pick up that smartphone you’ve been eyeing? You might want to act fast as prices of electronic gadgets such as smartphones, televisions and laptops are likely to rise in the coming weeks. Industry executives and market experts have warned of an increase of 4–8% over the next two […]
Those with MGNREGA cards to get work during transition to G RAM G Act
NEW DELHI: People with job cards assigned under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Guarantee Scheme will be able to get work without disruption when transition takes place to new rural employment framework under Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act.Even though exact timeframe is not known yet, rural development ministry officials said the VB-G […]
Govt warns Apple it will proceed with antitrust case
NEW DELHI: India has issued a final warning to Apple that it will proceed in an antitrust case against the US tech giant as the company has delayed responses to officials for over a year and undermined the investigation, a confidential order shows.Apple has said it fears it could be fined up to $38 billion […]
India’s fashion appeal changes! Uniqlo, Nike gain ground; M&S, Adidas & others see muted growth
India’s western fashion market is seeing mixed results after the strong post-pandemic boom. While some global brands are struggling with slower demand, others are continuing to grow. Brands like Marks & Spencer, Benetton and Adidas are facing weak sales, while Uniqlo and Nike are expanding their footprint. At the same time, Zara’s growth has remained […]
Trade talks: India, US remain engaged on proposed deal; commerce secretary says ‘can’t put deadline’
India and the United States are close to finalising a bilateral trade agreement, but it will be announced only when both sides feel prepared to do so, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Thursday, underlining that negotiations remain active and ongoing, PTI reported.“Its very near, but we can not put a deadline because that will […]
Budget 2026: Agri sector lays out its pitch — expect tech push, climate-smart infrastructure & more
As the FY27 Budget draws closer, the country’s agriculture industry is urging the government to rethink how the sector is supported, pressing for higher spending on technology, digital systems and climate-ready infrastructure to unlock long-term growth. The sector employs close to 45% of the country’s workforce but contributes less than one-fifth to gross value added. […]
India-US trade: India’s exports to America dip 1.83% in December; imports rise
India’s merchandise exports to the US slipped 1.83% year-on-year to $6.88 billion in December 2025, weighed down by higher tariffs imposed by Washington, according to Commerce Ministry data released on Thursday, PTI reported.Exports to the US had stood at $7.01 billion in December 2024. The latest contraction follows declines in September and October last year, […]
Smartphone exports up 43.7 pc during Apr-Nov: Comm min data
The country’s smartphone exports rose 43.7 per cent to USD 18.8 billion during the April-November period this fiscal year, according to the commerce ministry data released on Thursday. It was USD 13.08 billion in April-November 2024-25 and USD 9.07 billion during April-November 2023-24. The data showed that the US was the major destination for the […]
Power sector has investment potential of over Rs 40 lakh crore: Khattar
NEW DELHI: India has an investment potential of over ₹40 lakh crore in the power sector, Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Thursday at a curtain-raiser for a global conference on the power sector.“We estimate an investment potential of over $345.97 billion in electricity generation and $68.22 billion in transmission and distribution. The energy […]