Category: Business

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Delhi-Dehradun Expressway opens today! The much awaited Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor, that will slash the travel time between the two cities is all set to be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi today. Built under the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the Delhi-Dehraudun expressway has several unique features, including a wildlife corridor for easy […]

Asian markets opened on a stronger note on Tuesday lifted by lower oil prices and hopes of US-Iran talks. US dollar reflected cautious optimism over renewed diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran, even after a breakdown in weekend peace talks.In Seoul, financial markets reacted positively to the prospect of a deal. The benchmark KOSPI surged […]

Emkay Global Financial Services has initiated its coverage of Avenue Supermart (D-Mart) with a sell rating and the target price at Rs 3,700. Analysts said the stock, trading at 70x forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio prices in a business D-Mart needs to become, not what it is. Quick commerce players are now only 4-13% pricier than […]

MUMBAI: Life Insurance Corporation of India on Monday approved a 1:1 bonus share issue, a move that will double its paid-up equity capital and is expected to improve stock liquidity and retail participation, while leaving its financial strength unchanged. The board, at its meeting on April 13, cleared the bonus on a record date to […]

MUMBAI: Nadir Godrej will step down as chair of Godrej Industries Group (GIG) on Aug 13 upon turning 75, moving to chairman emeritus. His nephew, Pirojsha Godrej (46), will take over as GIG chair in a planned generational transition. Valued at $20 billion, GIG spans FMCG, real estate, financial services, agriculture, and chemicals. It is […]

Bank branches will remain closed across most cities on April 14, 2026 on account of Ambedkar Jayanti, with the holiday observed under the RBI’s Negotiable Instruments Act calendar, while select locations will continue operations.Ambedkar Jayanti, which falls on a Tuesday this year, is a gazetted holiday marking the birth anniversary of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, the […]

What began as demands for a wage hike by factory workers escalated into violent clashes in Noida on Monday, exposing deep-rooted anger over pay disparities, working conditions and long-pending labour demands. As the workers’ strike continues to unfold, key questions are being raised about how the agitation spiralled into violence, the extent of its impact […]

Wall Street opened the week on a cautious note, with key indices slipping on Monday as the collapse of US-Iran peace talks over the weekend rekindled geopolitical concerns and clouded the outlook for equities.Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 356.14 points, or 0.72%, to 47,572.11, while the S&P 500 dropped 22.25 points, or 0.33%, to 6,794.64 […]

Iran said that it has “good contact” with India over the passage of ships from the Strait of Hormuz and wants to help New Delhi with navigation. It also denied charging toll for Indian tankers while transiting through the Strait of Hormuz.Iranian ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, in a press briefing, said that Iran and […]

Domestic stock exchanges NSE and BSE will remain closed for trading on Tuesday, April 14, on account of Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti, with activity across commodity markets also partially impacted.Equity markets, NSE and BSE, will remain closed for the entire day, halting trading in stocks, derivatives and equities-linked segments.Commodity markets will see a split […]