Business

BNP to take bancassurance route for insurance re-entry

BNP Paribas Cardif is acquiring a significant stake in IndiaFirst Life Insurance. This strategic investment marks Warburg Pincus's exit from…

2 months ago

Tata Sons’ AGM may face hurdle over quorum clause

Tata Sons' upcoming annual general meeting faces a quorum challenge. This issue could affect the reappointment of chairman N Chandrasekaran.…

2 months ago

India fuels Bitchat’s global rise despite takedown order

Bitchat, an internet-free messaging app, is gaining popularity in India. The app saw significant download increases in the week ending…

2 months ago

July FPI inflows touch Rs 42,000 crore, top February record

Foreign portfolio investors became net buyers of Indian equities in July. This marked a reversal after four months of significant…

2 months ago

Gold’s next test: Fed verdict, crude oil and geopolitical tensions in focus

Gold and silver prices are set for a week driven by major events. The US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision…

2 months ago

‘Don’t make them run from pillar to post’: FM Sitharaman asks income tax dept to work for common people

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged income tax officials to simplify citizen access to government services. She emphasized that citizens should…

2 months ago

India’s first hydrogen-powered train saves 3,200 litres of diesel; Delhi route tests next

India's first hydrogen train has traveled over 1,200 kilometers during trial operations. This indigenous project has already saved over 3,200…

2 months ago

IPO rush ahead: Zepto, Shiprocket and 12 more firms to hit primary market; eye Rs 25,000 crore-plus fundraising

India's IPO market is preparing for a busy month with many companies planning public offerings. Over a dozen firms are…

2 months ago

Market recap: Top-10 firms shed Rs 2.74 lakh crore in value; HDFC Bank takes biggest hit

Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn last week. Nine of the ten most-valued companies saw their market worth decline.…

2 months ago

Stock market outlook: Fed policy, crude oil prices and Q1 earnings to drive trade

Markets anticipate another volatile week as investors track Middle East developments and oil prices. The US Federal Reserve's policy meeting…

2 months ago