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Investors temper Budget hopes even as market gains in Modi 3.0 fade

The equity markets are approaching the Union Budget with tempered expectations, even as gains made during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third tenure have been erased.

INDIA AIMS TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE AT BHARAT MOBILITY GLOBAL EXPO 2025

Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 - The Components Show highlighted India's leadership in sustainable mobility, showcasing its commitment to green vehicles, energy efficiency, and smart transportation. With increased manufacturing, exports, and technological advancements, India is shaping a collaborative, sustainable automotive ecosystem, ensuring a bright, green future in global mobility.

Cabinet extends National Health Mission for 5 years

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday decided to extend the National Health Mission (NHM) by another five years, after reviewing the scheme's progress over the last three years.

From 2-year lull to liftoff, IT placement engine roars back

After two years of sluggish hiring, Indian engineering colleges are witnessing a strong placement season, with major information technology (IT) services firms ramping up recruitment for 2025-26 (FY26).

Sebi proposes ₹250 SIPs, subsidised charges on cards

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed bit-sized systematic investment plans (SIP) of ₹250 in a step to increase the mutual fund footprint in the underserved section of the country.

Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 Kicks Off With Innovation, Sustainability and Collaboration at its Core

India's largest Components Show showcases 1100+ exhibitors, groundbreaking technologies, and the country's aspirations as a global hub for automotive innovation

Rupee rises 26 paise, hits 86.33/$

The rupee settled higher against the dollar on Wednesday after a choppy trade due to a fall in the dollar index as the markets continue to analyze President Donald Trump's actions on tariffs and oil production.

BPCL profit up 19.6% on improved ops

State-run Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) reported a 19.6 per cent rise in net profit (attributable to the owners of the company) for the third quarter of the financial year 2025 (Q3FY25), on the back of improved performance.

Expect rural demand to keep recovering gradually: Jawa

Citing the subdued demand trend, Jawa, in a release, said: \"In this operating context, we delivered competitive growth by driving unmissable brand superiority, investing behind brands and capabilities whilst maintaining healthy margins.\"

12 Dead as Passengers Jump on Rail Tracks

FIRE RUMOURS ON PUSHPAK EXP

Breather for IT firms as Trump 'backs' H-1B visa

I like competent people coming into country: US President

Tata Communications profit soars 426% to ₹236 crore in Dec qtr

Tata Communications on Wednesday reported a 426.5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) increase in consolidated net profit to ₹235.96 crore, attributable to equity holders of the parent, for the third quarter (October-December) of FY25.

HUL scoops out ice cream biz, to turn it into a listed entity

The board of directors of Hindustan Unilever (HUL) on Wednesday approved the demerger of its ice cream business Kwality Wall's (India) Limited (KWIL) into an independent listed entity. The demerger is subject to statutory and regulatory approvals.

Tepid demand weighs on HUL's sales growth

Q3 profit rises 18.9% on divestment of Pureit biz

Cracks emerge as BSE Realty hits 10-mth low

Index sheds 8.6% in two days

Cautious optimism in India over US' $500 bn AI initiative

The US' $500 billion Stargate project, announced by Donald Trump on the second day of his presidency to build a massive AI infrastructure in the country, was greeted with cautious optimism in India, with some experts and industry captains sensing a big opportunity for Indian engineering talent and for the country as a whole, while others warned about what they said the America's intent to take a strong control of AI.

Research area pricing, demand-supply to get best deal from builder

When Rajesh Jha (name changed on request), a Delhi-based lawyer, went house hunting in Gurugram recently, he felt disheartened. Most apartments in prime areas were priced at ₹3-3.5 crore and above, far above his budget of ₹1-1.5 crore.

Essar Renewables to invest ₹8,000 cr in Maharashtra

Essar Renewables Ltd (ERL) has signed an agreement with the Maharashtra government to invest ₹8,000 crore in renewable energy projects in the state.

Trump Orders May Not Impact Budget, Say Economists

A slew of sweeping executive orders signed by US President Donald Trump on the first night of his second presidency is unlikely to have a huge impact on the Budget as the government has factored in the broad policy action, according to economists.

Priorities for the Budget speech

The finance minister must focus on her direct responsibilities, not on programmes where her role is supportive

Saving the girl child

Despite incremental gains, deep-rooted issues persist

Smartphones 2nd-largest export category, now

Smartphones have emerged as India's second-largest export category, according to harmonized system (HS) codes used for international trade classification by the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Trump Admin Stance May Open Doors for India FTA

Govt holding inter-ministerial consultations following new US policies

HDFC Bank Q3 net up 2.2% as core income growth slows

HDFC Bank, the largest private sector lender of the country, on Wednesday reported a 2.2 per cent increase in net profit to ₹16,735.50 crore for the third quarter of the current financial year (Q3FY25) amid slower growth in core income and higher slippages from agricultural loans.

Tech stocks drive markets into green

A combination of optimism about more artificial intelligence (AI) spending under US President Donald Trump, which offset uncertainties over his tariff policy, and gains in top-weight HDFC Bank helped the domestic equity benchmarks to end with gains on Wednesday.

NRAI to move CCI against Swiggy, Zomato's 'private labelling' practice

The National Restaurants Association of India (NRAI) said it will approach the Competition Commission of India (CCI) within 7-10 days to take legal action against private labelling by food aggregators Zomato and Swiggy.

'Sanctions on Russia likely if Putin refuses to negotiate'

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he is ready to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Puti anytime, but at the same time warned that he would likely impose sanctions on Russia if the latter does not come to the negotiation table on the issue of Ukraine.

Trading with Trump

India needs to keep its options open

EU Trade Pact to Bring $100 Bn Investment in India: Jayant

A new Trade and Economic Participation Agreement with a four-nation European bloc will bring $100 billion worth of investment and create one million jobs in India, Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary (pictured) said on Wednesday.

New US trade policy: India may 'wait' and act when necessary

India is adopting a wait-and-see approach to the new US trade policy, only taking action if negatively impacted. The policy is being closely examined by the Department of Commerce, with inter-ministerial consultations underway to devise a response.