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As US tariff threat looms, officials say India-Iran trade ‘minuscule’
India ceased importing oil from Iran in May 2019 due to sanctions imposed by the Trump administration during his first term
Rs 1.4 lakh crore wiped off! RIL falls 7% this year — What's ahead for Reliance Industries share price?
Reliance Industries experienced a weak start to 2026, losing significant market capitalization due to concerns over Russian crude exposure and slowing retail growth. Despite near-term pressures, brokerages remain positive, anticipating strong performance in the energy business and multiple catalysts for stock outperformance throughout the year.
Amagi IPO Day 2: Issue Subscribed 10% So Far
Media SaaS major Amagi’s IPO saw a marginal improvement in investor interest on the second day of bidding, with the…
Union Bank of India shares surge 8% after Q3 results show easing bad loans and steadier profits
Union Bank of India shares jumped more than 8% after the state-owned lender reported a stronger December-quarter performance, marked by easing slippages, lower bad loans and a 9% rise in net profit. The results reassured investors on asset quality and capital strength, triggering a sharp rally in the stock.
Flipkart to double money on Shadowfax investment, to pocket Rs 600 crore profit in IPO
Flipkart is set to more than double its investment in Shadowfax as the logistics firm prepares for its IPO next week. With a 14.8% stake, Flipkart’s holding could fetch Rs 929 crore at the top price band, generating a pre-exit gain of over Rs 600 crore while retaining future upside.
Silver soars past $90: Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki cheers surge after reaffirming buy zone up to $100
Finance author Robert Kiyosaki cheered silver prices surpassing $90 per ounce. He noted US Silver Eagle coins are selling for $104. Silver futures on MCX reached an all-time high of Rs 2,87,990 per kilogram. Geopolitical tensions are supporting precious metals. Kiyosaki previously warned of a potential pullback but continues to buy silver.
Wint Wealth Secures INR 250 Cr To Expand Corporate Bond Offerings
Online bond portfolio platform (OBPP) Wint Wealth has raised INR 250 Cr (about $27.7 Mn) in its Series B funding…
Shadowfax Technologies IPO: GMP signals positive listing outlook after price band announcement
Shadowfax Technologies' upcoming IPO is generating positive buzz, with grey market premiums indicating a strong listing. The logistics provider, which recently turned profitable, aims to raise Rs 1,907 crore. Investors are watching valuation and execution in a competitive sector, but robust revenue growth and a wide client base offer optimism.
Saks Global bankruptcy comes two years after Neiman Marcus acquisition: List of major US retail giant collapses
In the past few years, many traditional high-profile retail companies in the United States have lost the battle to big-box and online retailers, facing cut-throat competition from these new firms.
Unacademy to exit offline centres, shift to franchise model, founder Gaurav Munjal tells employees
Unacademy's founders Gaurav Munjal and Roman Saini will continue with the company, with plans to hive off Airlearn now dropped.
Instagram founder Mike Krieger to co-lead Anthropic's AI incubator Labs amid leadership reshuffle
Mike Krieger, co-founder of Instagram and Anthropic’s Chief Product Officer (CPO) for the past two years, will step away from his C-suite role to co-lead Labs alongside Ben Mann, Anthropic's product engineering lead. Read on:
These 9 stocks held by over 100 MFs in December surge up to 115%. Do you own any?
Strong mutual fund participation continues to signal institutional conviction, with 254 stocks held by over 100 schemes as of December 2025. Many of these stocks have delivered strong FY26 returns, including several multibaggers, highlighting the resilience and momentum often associated with broad-based mutual fund ownership.
Executive Centre India gets Sebi nod for ₹2,600 crore IPO to invest in subsidiaries, expand operations
The Executive Centre India Ltd plans to raise ₹2,600 crore through an IPO to expand its operations and acquire subsidiaries. The flexible workspace sector in India is witnessing strong demand, with companies increasingly adopting flexible office solutions as a strategic advantage.
Groww reports Q3 profit of Rs 547 Cr, revenue of Rs 1,216 Cr
Groww posted a PAT of Rs 546.93 crore for Q3 FY26, down from Rs 757.11 crore in the same period a year ago, according to its financial statements.
Pee Safe raises $32M from OrbiMed to scale women’s hygiene business
The funding round includes a mix of primary capital and secondary share sales, allowing some early investors to partially exit, while providing growth capital for the business.
December WPI figures: Wholesale price inflation edges up to 0.83%; manufacturing, food articles and textiles turn costlier
Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation returned to positive territory in December, rising to 0.83% after two months of deflation. This uptick was primarily driven by increased prices in manufacturing, minerals, and food products, while fuel and power remained in deflation. Retail inflation also climbed, prompting the RBI to maintain its accommodative stance.
India’s GCC boom drives complex leases, bigger campuses—and keep top law firms busy
What were once routine commercial leases are now turning into detailed land and regulatory due diligence, construction and zoning approvals and long-term risk allocation.
Groww Q3: Profit Falls 28% YoY To INR 547 Cr On One-Time Incentive Boost Reversal
Brokerage platform Groww’s consolidated profit after tax (PAT) fell 28% to INR 546.9 Cr in the quarter ended December 31,…
Pakistan ties up with crypto business of Donald Trump’s family; World Liberty Financial to explore stablecoins use
Pakistan has reportedly entered into an agreement with a company linked to World Liberty Financial, which is a crypto venture associated with the family of US President Donald Trump, to explore the use of its stablecoin for cross-border payments.
Unacademy to shut company-operated offline centres; to transition to franchise model: Gaurav Munjal
Days after upGrad called off the deal with Unacademy, the edtech company is transitioning its offline centres to a franchise model to cut burn and slowly phase out the offline business, which it started with much fanfare in 2022.
TCS taps AMD for AI expansion as CEO pushes ‘pilot to production’ shift
TCS is betting that its ability to offer “AI-first” architecture—backed by the likes of AMD—will differentiate it from rivals still focused on labour arbitrage.
ICICI Lombard sees strong demand in motor, health even as growth costs bite
Gopal Balachandran, Chief Financial Officer of ICICI Lombard, said the company is encouraged by the rise in consumer demand following recent regulatory reforms. He pointed to strong momentum in the retail health segment, where ICICI Lombard’s market share increased to 4.5% in the third quarter, up from around 3% in previous years.