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Mutual funds avoided Rajesh Exports in last 10 years, LIC stake rose five times to 10.8%

June 04, 2026 21:25 IST

In its interim order on Wednesday, SEBI said Rajesh Exports overstated its revenue by Rs 15.15 lakh crore.

At VFS centres in Delhi, Mumbai: Bill Rs 15,000, value added services Rs 5,000Subscriber Only

May 29, 2026 05:00 IST

It’s not just applicants. Several current and former VFS staff claimed they had to push premium services to meet “sales targets,” even sometimes leading applicants to believe that this would “improve their chances” at the visa centre.

Why row over marketing spend raises questions on HDFC Bank’s governance and code of ethicsSubscriber Only

May 27, 2026 05:28 IST

The fact that the bank’s top brass were aware of the Rs 45-crore payment, which, according to its Vigilance probe, violates RBI rules and bank’s own norms, raises questions about HDFC Bank’s corporate governance and its adherence to its code of ethics.

HDFC Bank ‘camouflaged’ crores as marketing spend to pay higher interest to state firmSubscriber Only

May 27, 2026 05:28 IST

In March, HDFC Bank chairman quit citing ethics. What bank didn’t reveal: Its probe found that violating RBI, bank’s norms, Rs 45-cr extra interest was paid to Maharashtra State Road Development Corp as sponsorship for road safety drive.

Bengal SIR: TMC won 13 of 20 seats with highest voter deletionsSubscriber Only

May 05, 2026 06:00 IST

In the 187 seats that saw over 5,000 names deleted, the BJP won or was leading in 119. Of these 187 constituencies, the number of excluded voters was higher than the margin of victory or leads in 47.

Watch out for 96 Bengal seats, 48 of which saw voter dip & accounted for 28% SIR deletionsSubscriber Only

May 01, 2026 05:48 IST

In 48 seats, the number of voters this time was lower than in 2021. These 48 account for 28% of the total 27.16 lakh deletions. This suggests that the Special Intensive Revision could have had an impact on the number of voters who turned out.

CSR spending by listed firms jumps 23% in FY25 led by strong profit growthSubscriber Only

April 20, 2026 06:01 IST

Under existing regulations, firms meeting specified financial thresholds are required to allocate at least 2% of their average net profits towards CSR initiatives

Downside risk limited, 3-year return can be 50%: Prashant Jain of 3PSubscriber Only

April 07, 2026 05:06 IST

There is clear value in the market for long‑term investors. Even in a challenging environment, he said, the downside risk is limited.

Govt measures have helped mitigate LPG crisis, says Vaishnaw; oil ministry says large number of LPG cargoes lined upSubscriber Only

March 24, 2026 20:08 IST

The government ordered refiners to maximise LPG production, and directed them to divert propane, butane, and other streams from petrochemical manufacturing to LPG production.

‘Sell if you are overweight on equities and buy if underweight, follow the Dharma of asset allocation,’ says Nilesh ShahSubscriber Only

March 16, 2026 07:09 IST

As there is no clarity right now as to how long the conflict in West Asia may continue, Nilesh Shah, managing director, Kotak Mahindra AMC, said that these are times to remain equity neutral.

Expert Explains | ‘This is not the time to be overweight equity… invest in large and mid cap if underweight equity’Subscriber Only

March 16, 2026 07:07 IST

Nilesh Shah, MD at Kotak Mahindra AMC, said that investors can look at domestic focused sectors such as banking and financial services and consumer durables as they do not get directly impacted by rising oil prices.

Iran war: As India’s stock markets crash, experts advise caution but see buying opportunitiesSubscriber Only

March 09, 2026 13:14 IST

Although the war in West Asia has unnerved investors with many of them selling stocks, past crash periods have shown that the market always bounced back and more than recovered the losses subsequently.

Was US legally right in sinking Iranian ship? What framework governing maritime conflict saysSubscriber Only

March 06, 2026 07:00 IST

The sinking of the frigate, in which at least 80 sailors were killed, has widened the theatre of the war between US-Israel and Iran.

Downing of Iranian ship ‘sad for India … there is no restriction on war zone in the maritime domain’ says Retd Vice Admiral G Ashok KumarSubscriber Only

March 05, 2026 14:55 IST

IRIS Dena had participated in the International Fleet Review and MILAN-2026 organised by the Indian Navy last month.

Fund managers play wait and watch on decline in IT stocks over AI pressure. What should you do?Subscriber Only

February 28, 2026 17:03 IST

Mutual funds will also be affected as they park substantial funds in IT companies. Industry experts explain whether investors should exit stocks or wait and watch, and why AI is not the only factor driving the trend.

Exclusive: Tata, two consortia led by L&T, Bharat Forge shortlisted for making fighter jetsSubscriber Only

February 17, 2026 05:30 IST

The AMCA project is aimed at developing India’s homegrown fifth-generation stealth fighter, a single-seat twin-engine jet with advanced stealth coatings and internal weapons bays.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman: ‘Expect funds inflow after the call between Prime Minister and (the US) President’Subscriber Only

February 06, 2026 06:16 IST

Growth estimates realistic, implementation to make capex work is our government’s strong point, Prime Minister himself monitors last mile of projects, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

High capex to sustain growth, private investment also coming: FM Nirmala SitharamanSubscriber Only

February 06, 2026 05:40 IST

The Finance Minister also defended the Budget move to tax capital gains on sovereign gold bonds in the secondary market.

India–US trade deal announced | Uncertainty over for global capital, China+1 strategy back in game: CEASubscriber Only

February 03, 2026 05:55 IST

The rupee is likely to bounce back strongly when domestic financial markets open on Tuesday. It had settled at 91.51 to a US dollar on Monday.

What does this Budget have for individual taxpayers? STT hike, TCS relief and other key measuresSubscriber Only

February 01, 2026 18:12 IST

Union Budget 2026-27 for taxpayers: This Budget doesn't have a big-ticket tax break like last year, but it does have small tweaks and announcements that could impact you. Here's the list.

Union Budget 2026 Explained Highlights: Jobs focus; govt to continue capex heavy lifting, measures for taxpayersSubscriber Only

February 01, 2026 08:00 IST

India Union Budget 2026-27 Explained Live Updates: Budget has proposed hiking the overall investment limit for Persons Resident Outside India to 24% from 10% and individual investment limit to 10% from 5%. Follow for more

Richard Lesser at Idea Exchange: ‘It’s in India’s interest to be an innovator in the green economy space, China is already winning’Subscriber Only

January 19, 2026 06:40 IST

Rich Lesser, Global Chairman, Boston Consulting Group, is a leading voice on global strategy, leadership and geopolitics. During his tenure as CEO, he created new units for BCG’s digital business building, advanced analytics, machine learning and AI capabilities.

Uddhav Thackeray interview: ‘BJP conspiring to push Marathis out of Mumbai … as long as I am there, they cannot capture it’Subscriber Only

January 10, 2026 07:30 IST

"Raj (Thackeray) and I were estranged, but Marathi identity, Hindutva, and Maharashtra were never abandoned by either of us ... We reunited for a cause," says Sena (UBT) president.

Uddhav Thackeray interview: ‘When BJP does something, it’s Amar Prem, when we do it, it’s Love Jihad’Subscriber Only

January 09, 2026 21:08 IST

About the future of the INDIA bloc and MVA, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader tells The Indian Express: "There is confusion, I don’t deny …Hope things work out"

As primary market booms, exits by promoters and investors are accelerating. This may be good for markets — not for companiesSubscriber Only

January 01, 2026 11:29 IST

Some experts say an increase in offers-for-sale — where promoters or early investors sell existing shares — is a sign of a maturing market. Others raise issues such as dilution of promoter stake and less fresh capital for expansion.