September’s GST cuts had helped keep prices steady for a while, but now, almost six months in, the phase is ending. India’s consumer goods makers now increasing prices by up to 5%, as rising commodity costs and weak rupee put pressure on margins. The impact is now visible in stores this quarter, with distributors saying…
Gold price prediction today: Maneesh Sharma, AVP – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers is of the view that gold prices are likely to resume their upward trend in the long run. He takes a look at the top factors for gold prices in the coming days: Gold ended the last week…
Nandan Nilekani (File photo) BENGALURU: Calling the AI shift a “root-and-branch surgery” of how businesses function, Infosys chairman Nandan Nilekani urged enterprises to rethink not just technology stacks but also how employees work, adapt, and create value in an AI-first world. Speaking at the Infosys Analyst Day held on Tuesday, Nilekani said the conversation around…
Planning to visit a bank? You might want to check the bank holiday list first! Banks in India follow both national and state-specific holidays, which means branches do not shut uniformly across the country. What’s open in one region could be closed in another, and hence, it is essential to check the schedule in advance…
Asian equities edged higher on Wednesday as investors weighed developments in US-Iran nuclear discussions and fresh details of Japan’s investment commitments to Washington.Tokyo led regional gains, with the Nikkei rising 1.23% or 684 points to 57,250 at 10:07 am IST, after the United States confirmed the first batch of funding from the $550 billion Japan…
The pricing noted applies to the 49 kWh variant and is based on an assumed daily usage of 60 km. NEW DELHI: India’s electric vehicle market is set for intense competition with Maruti Suzuki launching the all-new e-Vitara at a starting price of Rs 10.99 lakh, with a Rs 3.99 per km Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) ownership…
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Indian equity benchmarks opened flat in trade on Wednesday. While the 50-share index Nifty was near 25,700, the 30-share BSE Sensex was down marginally. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 25,716.35, down 9 points or 0.035%. BSE Sensex was at 83,438.94, down 12 points or 0.014%.Experts…
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a “MASSIVE Trade Deal with Japan,” under which Tokyo will make a “$550 BILLION commitment to invest in the United States of America.” The White House unveiled three large-scale investment projects backed by Tokyo with a combined value of $36 billion, representing the first tranche under Japan’s $550…
MUMBAI: A $12 million raise for XED Executive Development, an executive education company, is set to be the first IPO from Gift City. The offer, expected for an early-March opening, is set to be listed on NSE and BSE’s international exchanges in Gift City, a release from the company said.XED has obtained the requisite nod…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers recommends buying Bharti Airtel, Finolex Industries, and Coal India as the top stock picks for February 18, 2026. The expert shares a detailed outlook on each stock along with target prices:Bharti Airtel – Mean…
