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Airports and clean energy led the growth. Overall consolidated EBITDA stood at Rs 3,786 crore, with PBT at Rs 1,466 crore and income at Rs 22,437 crore

The move will help mobilise ₹20,000 crore in additional lending, benefiting over 8.25 lakh cooperatives and 29 crore members

This follows SEBI's ban on Jane Street for allegedly disrupting the derivatives segment. The ongoing investigation is a significant enforcement action in India's capital markets, impacting index options activity

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attributed this to BJP's policies, further claiming a US trade deal will be dictated by Trump. Gandhi also criticised the government's handling of foreign policy and its alleged impact on India's global standing

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Tobago’s adoption of Aadhaar, UPI, and DigiLocker reflects India’s strategic digital diplomacy to spur innovation in friendly nations

Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on Indian goods, effective August 1, criticising high trade barriers and India's ties with Russia. His Truth Social post accused India of unfair practices and dependency on Russian military and energy supplies

Airline sees 7.47 per cent decline in revenue from operations to Rs 20,496 crore in the April–June quarter, from Rs 22,152 crore in the preceding quarter

Air India Express has rolled out its regular 'Payday Sale' with up to 15% discounts on fares across its network. The offer runs until August 1 for travel until March 31, 2026, with added benefits on Xpress Lite bookings

Asian Paints reported a 6.2 per cent drop in Q1 net profit to Rs 1,117 crore and a marginal dip in revenue. While domestic demand remained soft, international markets and industrial coatings segments showed growth. Margins were impacted by higher marketing spends

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu also engaged with SIA Engineering on MRO services and will meet top Singaporean leaders for investment talks

Normalised profit before tax stood at Rs 3,683 crore after key one-off adjustments

SEBI has internal mechanisms to address conflict of interest, including a disclosure and recusal framework, the Centre told Parliament. A high-level committee has been set up to review and strengthen regulations under new Chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey’s leadership

The government has raised over Rs 35,000 crore in tax and penalty demands under the Black Money Act since 2015, but recovered only Rs 338 crore. No country-specific data is maintained, and 163 prosecutions have been filed till March 2025

India overtook China as the top exporter of smartphones to the US in Q2 2025, thanks to Apple’s strategic shift in manufacturing. “Made-in-India” devices accounted for 44 per cent of imports, with Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro models driving the growth

The NPCI will enforce new UPI rules from August 1, limiting balance checks, restricting auto-pay timings, and capping reversal requests. The changes aim to ease network congestion, enhance transaction security, and improve the user experience across payment apps

Kinetic Engineering has re-entered the two-wheeler segment with the launch of its iconic Kinetic DX in an electric avatar. Priced from Rs 1.11 lakh, the scooter offers a 116 km range as the company plans major investments and dealership expansion

The IT Ministry is monitoring TCS’ decision to lay off over 12,000 employees, mostly at mid- and senior levels. The government is focusing on job creation and reskilling as India’s largest IT firm realigns for AI-driven growth and global expansion

The move, targeting mainly mid and senior roles, comes as part of TCS’ strategy to become a “future-ready” organisation

The government projects annual coal output growth of 6-7 per cent to reach 1.5 billion tonnes by 2029-30

Samsung Electronics has bagged its largest-ever semiconductor order worth $16.4 billion from an undisclosed customer. The 10-year foundry deal will boost its chip business as the company strives to catch up with rival TSMC and offset recent profit declines.

TCS will lay off around 12,261 employees, mostly mid and senior staff, as part of a restructuring plan. The company cites workforce realignment and slower tech demand amid global uncertainty.

Embedding circular principles into development agenda is essential for a future where human well-being is intrinsically linked with planet’s health

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) promises significant gains for services exports, duty-free access to 99% of India’s goods, and enhanced mobility for professionals. It aims to double bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030 while safeguarding core sectors