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Global crude oil prices jumped over 2 per cent after Iran-backed Houthi militants claimed attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. The escalation heightened fears of supply disruptions, pushing Brent above $96 a barrel and raising inflation concerns for oil-importing countries

While the Semicon 2.0 policy push is laudable, several factors continue to hold back India’s aspirations to emerge as a global semiconductor hub

Godrej Capital has entered the gold loan segment by acquiring the gold loan business of Kanakadurga Finance Limited. The acquisition marks its first strategic buyout and supports the company's goal of building a Rs 1 lakh crore AUM franchise by 2031.

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories reported a steep 69% YoY drop in consolidated net profit for Q1 FY27, hit by weak North America sales, lower global generics revenue, and supply disruptions of semaglutide. Shares closed 2.16% lower on the NSE.

Adani Power posted a 47.24 per cent rise in its June quarter net profit to Rs 4,866.60 crore, driven by higher revenue and strong electricity demand. The board also approved a Rs 15,000 crore fundraise and an increase in the company's borrowing limit

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened lower on Wednesday, extending losses for a third straight session as rising crude oil prices and selling in banking stocks dampened investor sentiment. Higher geopolitical tensions also weighed on the domestic equity markets.

The rupee depreciated 11 paise to 96.36 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday as rising crude oil prices, escalating geopolitical tensions and increased demand for the greenback weighed on sentiment. RBI measures and foreign inflows, however, continued to provide support.

In an AI-driven economy, laptops are essential educational tools, not luxury goods. High GST on digital devices weakens India's AI ambitions by limiting access to modern education

The indigenous innovation places India among a select group of nations with hydrogen fuel-cell technology, but its wider rollout will depend on overcoming cost, supply and infrastructure challenges

The rupee weakened 14 paise to close at 96.44 against the US dollar on Monday, pressured by rising crude oil prices and global risk aversion amid US-Iran tensions. RBI intervention expectations and stronger forex reserves helped limit further depreciation

Banks remain confident that FCNR-B deposit mobilisation will gather pace before the RBI's September 30 deadline despite a slow start. Lenders are strengthening overseas partnerships and outreach to NRIs, while analysts expect inflows to remain below earlier market expectations

The Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Monday as sharp losses in HDFC Bank and Axis Bank, coupled with concerns over escalating US-Iran tensions, weighed on investor sentiment. Banking stocks led the decline despite gains in select blue-chip counters

Gold futures rose Rs 294 to Rs 1,41,200 per 10 grams on the Multi Commodity Exchange on Monday, driven by fresh buying and firm spot demand. However, global gold futures declined 0.17 per cent in New York amid mixed market sentiment

SBI Research said FCNR-B inflows of $13-14 billion could raise bank deposit growth to 15% in FY27, narrowing the credit-deposit gap. Despite strong lending growth, Indian banks remain well-capitalised with low NPAs, supported by consumption, infrastructure and investment demand

Sensex and Nifty declined sharply in early trade as HDFC Bank and Axis Bank shares fell after earnings, while rising crude prices amid US-Iran tensions increased market concerns. Reliance Industries gained following record quarterly results, offering some support to investors

The Trump administration said oil movement through the Strait of Hormuz has recovered to nearly two-thirds of pre-war levels despite Iran conflict. Officials vowed to safeguard shipping, while former NATO commander James Stavridis warned Iran could expand tensions by targeting the Suez Canal

But one thing survived all of it. One thing that every central bank in the world is quietly accumulating — while publicly calling it irrelevant. That which cannot be manufactured.

The successful launch of Vikram-1 establishes Skyroot as a serious competitor in global small-satellite launch market

Reliance Retail plans to rapidly expand JioMart, dark stores and omni-channel operations as part of its three-year growth strategy. The company expects these investments to boost margins, improve profitability and double operating EBITDA through stronger digital and customer-led growth

India's primary market will stay busy next week with four public issues, including Cube Highways Trust's Rs 5,000-crore InvIT and IPOs of Indo MIM, Lohia Corp and Xtranet Technologies, offering investors fresh opportunities across infrastructure, manufacturing and technology sectors

Reliance Industries and BP reported a nearly seven per cent year-on-year decline in KG-D6 natural gas production during the June quarter due to natural reservoir depletion. The companies said plans are in place to offset declining output from the deepwater Bay of Bengal block

Kotak Mahindra Bank reported a 22.55 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 5,480.46 crore in the June quarter, driven by higher net interest income, fee income and business growth, while asset quality improved despite a decline in net interest margin

Despite record investments in green energy, emissions and resource extraction continue to rise, highlighting that the real challenge is not just decarbonisation, but rethinking development itself

AI-related skills now appear in 15.4 per cent of technology job descriptions, while mentions in non-technology roles have grown nearly six-fold since 2020, according to Naukri's World AI Day Report 2026, highlighting rising employer demand and salary premiums for AI expertise