Patna, India |: The Government of Bihar is significantly expanding its clean energy strategy, placing a stronger emphasis on solar power, energy storage, and a proposed Green Hydrogen Policy as electricity demand across the state continues to rise. The initiative is part of Bihar’s broader effort to strengthen its energy infrastructure, support industrial growth, and … Read more
Lower Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh — Senior officials from the Arunachal Pradesh government on Saturday conducted a high-level review of the ongoing construction of NHPC Limited’s 2,880-megawatt Dibang Multipurpose Project, one of India’s largest hydropower developments. The inspection was led by State Tourism, Rural Works, Parliamentary Affairs and Libraries Minister Passang Dorjee Sona. He was … Read more
New Delhi: The global billionaire rankings have seen a dramatic shake-up in the first six weeks of this year, with some of the world’s most famous names slipping out of the top 10 and three siblings from the same family surging into it. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Jim Walton, Rob Walton, and Alice … Read more
New Delhi: State-owned energy major GAIL (India) Limited has won three prestigious awards at the ICPA National Finance Conclave & Awards 2026, held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, marking a significant achievement in corporate and financial excellence. In the Corporate Category, GAIL was honored with the ICPA Financial Performance Award, recognizing the company’s strong financial … Read more
New Delhi: Gold and silver prices surged to historic highs in both global and domestic markets on India’s Republic Day, driven by heightened global uncertainty and a massive rush toward safe-haven assets. In international trade, gold crossed the $5,000-per-ounce mark for the first time ever, underscoring strong investor demand amid geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns, and … Read more
New Delhi: India’s largest private refiner, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), has halted purchases of Russian crude oil in January 2026, amid growing concerns over global sanctions, even as state-run oil companies sharply increased imports to take advantage of steep discounts. According to industry sources and ship-tracking data, Reliance has not bought a single barrel of … Read more
Operational control of Bravia TVs to shift to TCL as Sony focuses on brand and technology Sony has taken a major strategic step to reshape its presence in the highly competitive global television market by entering into a joint venture with China’s TCL. Under the agreement, TCL will hold a 51% controlling stake in the … Read more
New Delhi: The President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, popularly known as MBZ, is arriving in India today, January 19, on an official visit. This marks his third official visit to India as UAE President and is expected to further strengthen the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Alongside diplomacy, MBZ’s … Read more
New Delhi: Vedanta Group founder and chairman Anil Agarwal is among India’s most successful and wealthiest industrialists today. From starting with a small metal trading business to building a conglomerate valued at around ₹35,000 crore, Agarwal’s journey is a powerful source of inspiration for young entrepreneurs across the country. Beginning his career with limited resources, … Read more
New Delhi:While the cryptocurrency market has remained volatile for weeks, some digital assets have defied the broader slowdown and delivered exceptional returns. One such cryptocurrency is Canton, priced below ₹10, which has stunned investors by generating over 50% returns in just seven days, significantly outperforming Bitcoin. According to market data, Canton was trading at $0.1081 … Read more
New Delhi: Capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has imposed a penalty of ₹50 lakh on four individuals for engaging in fraudulent practices related to the manipulation of shares of G G Engineering Ltd. The penalty has been imposed jointly and severally on Manish Mishra, Sunil Bhandari, Rekha Bhandari and Anshu … Read more
New Delhi । India Inc witnessed strong order inflows this week, with companies securing projects worth over ₹12,444 crore in just seven days, reflecting sustained momentum in infrastructure and core sector spending. Engineering and construction major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) led the order tally, bagging large engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts across multiple infrastructure … Read more
New Delhi । As the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) 125 basis points interest rate cut cycle approaches its end, financial experts are advising investors to recalibrate their debt portfolios for 2026. With limited scope for further rate cuts, the focus is gradually shifting from capital gains to stability and predictable returns. Market experts suggest … Read more
Vedanta Ltd shares were in focus on Wednesday after the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved the company’s long-awaited demerger scheme, clearing a major regulatory hurdle for the metals and mining major. The Mumbai bench of the NCLT has sanctioned Vedanta’s proposal to split its diversified businesses into multiple listed entities. The development allows the … Read more
New Delhi: Shares of billionaire industrialist Anil Agarwal-led Hindustan Zinc Ltd have been on a sharp upward trajectory, driven by a strong rally in silver prices. Over the last six trading sessions, the company’s stock has surged by nearly 15%, adding around ₹32,000 crore to its market capitalization. The sharp rise comes amid a historic … Read more
New Delhi: In a historic development in global commodity markets, silver has overtaken crude oil in value for the first time in more than four decades. Such a situation was last witnessed around 1980. The shift highlights a sharp contrast between the strong rally in silver prices and the steep decline in crude oil. Silver … Read more
New Delhi: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, who once dominated the list of the world’s richest people for several years, has witnessed a sharp decline in his net worth this year. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Gates’ wealth has fallen by $41.3 billion in 2025, bringing his total net worth down to $117 billion. As … Read more
The Indian equity market witnessed a strong recovery in today’s session, rewarding investors who stepped in to buy during the initial decline. Market participants are now closely watching the closing levels, as today’s close is considered highly significant for the near-term trend. According to market experts, a decisive closing above the 26,100 mark on the … Read more
Mumbai, India — December 15, 2025: The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially launched YONO 2.0, its upgraded and next-generation digital banking platform, marking a significant leap in the bank’s digital transformation strategy. The new version combines mobile banking, internet banking and digital services into a unified platform aimed at delivering a smoother, faster … Read more
Motilal Oswal Financial Services has maintained a neutral rating on Bajaj Auto, citing ongoing challenges in the domestic motorcycle segment despite the company’s strong performance in exports and electric vehicles (EVs). In its latest report, the brokerage assigned a target price of Rs 9,070 per share, implying a modest upside of about 1% from current … Read more
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved several key decisions, including a major reform in the coal sector and an increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for copra for the 2026 season. In a significant move aimed at boosting efficiency and transparency in coal usage, the Cabinet … Read more
Shares of Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) witnessed strong buying interest on December 12, rising as much as 7% to ₹529.90, marking the stock’s highest level this week. This rally comes for the second consecutive session, reflecting positive investor sentiment. The sharp surge in GMDC’s share price followed a major government approval related to the … Read more
In a significant policy shift, the Union Cabinet on Thursday cleared the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025, marking the first major reform in India’s nuclear governance framework in decades. The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also approved the proposal for conducting the 2027 Census, according … Read more
New Delhi: While most young Indians dream of moving to big cities for lucrative careers, 24-year-old Prince Shukla from Bihar’s Purnia district chose a different path. Leaving behind a well-paying job in Bengaluru, he returned to his village to start an agri-startup named “Agrate”. Initially mocked by many—some even calling him “ganwar” (uneducated)—Prince stayed focused. … Read more
