By Deepak kumar
CAG Sanjay Murthy Says Audits Must Improve Governance
CAG Sanjay Murthy says audits must go beyond compliance checks, using digital tools and modern methods to strengthen governance and public financial management.
Railway Pass Holders Can Upgrade Class on Rajdhani Trains
Eligible railway pass holders can travel in higher classes on Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains by paying the applicable fare difference under clarified rules.
India Lifts 496 Million Out of Poverty, Says World Bank
The World Bank says 496 million Indians moved out of poverty between 2011 and 2023, while employment, income inequality and regional gaps remain concerns.
JK Lakshmi Cement Launches Rs 11,000 Crore Assam Project
JK Lakshmi Cement breaks ground on its Rs 11,000 crore Assam project, featuring 2.5 MTPA cement capacity and over 2,000 expected jobs.
Insurers and Pension Funds Key to India’s Private Credit Growth
Nippon Alternatives CEO Aashwin Duggal seeks higher insurer investment limits and a safeguards-led EPFO framework to bring more long-term capital into AIFs.
Affluent Indians Rethink Wealth Plans as Life Stages Overlap
HSBC's survey finds 96% of affluent Indians have reconsidered financial plans as career changes, family duties, retirement and inheritance increasingly overlap.
Big Oil Profits Surge as Iran War Pushes Up Fuel Prices
ExxonMobil, Chevron and Shell report sharp profit gains as the Iran war drives up energy prices, raising fuel costs for US households and businesses.
Indian Rupee Gains 26 Paise to Close at 94.96 vs Dollar
The rupee strengthened to 94.96 against the dollar as a weaker greenback, Asian currency gains, suspected RBI support and easing foreign outflows lifted sentiment.
GAIL Gas IPO Gets Board Nod, GAIL to Sell 25% Stake
GAIL approves the proposed GAIL Gas IPO, allowing up to 25% stake dilution as investors await details on valuation, pricing and the listing timeline.
Tata Sons Invests Rs 1,100 Crore in Tata Electronics
Tata Sons injects Rs 1,100 crore into Tata Electronics as the company expands iPhone manufacturing and advances its Rs 1.18 lakh crore semiconductor projects.
Sensex Today: Index Gains 308 Points, Nifty Tops 23,000
Sensex rises 308 points and Nifty closes above 23,000 as Trent shares jump 5%, offering relief to investors amid global market uncertainty.
Sun Pharma Ordered to Halt Eye Drug Production in Assam
Drug regulators reportedly ordered Sun Pharma to halt ophthalmic production at its Assam plant after an inspection identified quality management and manufacturing lapses.
Jio Platforms Shares Attract Rs 2,228 Crore in MTF
Investors borrowed Rs 2,228 crore to buy Jio Platforms shares on listing day, making the stock India's fourth-largest margin trading position.
Gold Price Today: Gold Falls Below Rs 1.42 Lakh
Gold falls below Rs 1.42 lakh and silver slides to Rs 1.85 lakh as inflation concerns and rate-hike expectations raise fears of further losses.
Sridhar Vembu Urges India to Shut Down Business Schools
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu urges India to replace traditional business schools with startup incubators, arguing that entrepreneurs need more practical experience.
Alphabet Stock Plunges 12.64%, Losing Nearly $500 Billion
Alphabet shares plunge 12.64%, wiping nearly $500 billion off market value as slower search growth and rising AI spending unsettle investors.
Overdraft Scam Alert: Man Recovers Rs 1.90 Lakh
A Delhi businessman says he paid Rs 1.90 lakh for insurance after a promised Rs 16 lakh overdraft failed, but recovered the premium through IRDAI.
Texas Bars H-1B Employers From Certain State Grants
Texas bars businesses employing H-1B visa holders from selected agriculture department grants, citing local jobs, with exceptions for several funding programmes.
Indian IT Stocks Rise as Alphabet Loses $480 Billion
Infosys, Wipro and TCS open higher as Alphabet shares plunge over 12%, erasing around $480 billion in market value during Thursday's trading session.
Binance Cyberattack: Reported $6.3 Billion Crypto Heist
Binance reports a potential $6.3 billion crypto heist after a compromised laptop enabled unauthorised withdrawals, prompting asset freezes and an investigation.
Merchant Cash Advances Can Trap Small Businesses in Debt
Merchant cash advances promise quick funding but high repayment costs and frequent withdrawals can trap small businesses in debt, as Triways' collapse shows.