NEW DELHI: An anti-dumping probe initiated recently into dialyser (renal care) imports from China and Malaysia has put the spotlight on growing concerns over low-priced medical device imports, particularly in segments where India has built significant manufacturing capacity.Imports from Asean increased by 14% to nearly Rs 13,000 crore FY25-26, led by syringes, medical gloves, dialysis…
This divestment aims to meet minimum public shareholding norms ahead of schedule. MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: The govt is selling up to 6.5% in LIC, currently worth nearly Rs 35,000 crore ($3.7 billion) through the offer for sale (OFS) route that will be launched on Tuesday and close on Wednesday. The base offer is for 2.5% of…
MUMBAI: The chief of LIC Housing Finance, the largest home loan company in India, has called for capping of interest rates on loans in the affordable housing segment stating that nothing about some of the rates being charged in this segment is affordable. MD and CEO Tribhuwan Adhikari said some housing finance companies are charging…
Protecting new online shoppers from AI scams is India’s next e-commerce challenge. NEW DELHI: India’s next big e-commerce challenge is not artificial intelligence itself but protecting millions of first-time online shoppers from AI-powered scams, according to Amazon’s global trust and safety chief, who said consumer awareness has become as critical as technology in tackling digital…
NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to introduce further amendments to tax laws going beyond the Ordinance offering concessions to overseas investors putting money in govt bonds.According to the bill that has been circulated, it has been proposed to replace the broad reference to “electronic goods” with a defined list of “specified electronic…
CHENNAI: Flagging that “free is the most expensive word in public policy”, chief economic adviser (CEA) Anantha Nageswaran said infrastructure built on the promise of free or below-cost services cannot attract patient capital. “What makes infrastructure worthy of patient capital? There are three conditions: quality infrastructure, contract certainty, and policy certainty. And the fourth, which…
Amazon and Microsoft are the only two whose heavy AI investments have been rewarded by investors. (AP photo) Yet another technology stock has crossed the $3 trillion market cap. Amazon’s market capitalisation went past the $3 trillion mark for the first time on Monday, driven by a sharp rally after the company reported strong quarterly…
Oil prices declined on Monday, providing relief to Wall Street by easing concerns that inflationary pressures could intensify further. US stock market today:The S&P 500 gained 1%, extending its recovery after a turbulent July marked by sharp swings. The Dow Jones Industrial Average had advanced 624 points, or 1.2%, while the Nasdaq Composite was up…
Offshore funds seeking tax exemption on their global income will no longer have to comply with conditions such as maintaining at least 25 investors. The government has proposed a major easing of the eligibility norms for Eligible Investment Funds (EIFs) managed from India as part of its efforts to establish the country as a global…
More than 1.18 lakh Central Government employees and eligible retirees have opted for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) since its rollout, the government informed Parliament on Monday.In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the total number of UPS subscribers stood at 1,18,195 as of July 19, 2026. This…
FSSAI cracks down on liquor brands over flavouring and misleading claims NEW DELHI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated enforcement action against several alcoholic beverage manufacturers, including makers of Old Monk, McDowell’s, Bagpiper, Antiquity Blue, Royal Challenge over the alleged use of non-permitted flavouring practices and misleading age-related claims, saying…
At 3:15 p.m., continuous trading in eligible stocks will end and the market will move into the CAS. From today, the stock market closing time is changing. The market is now operating with three separate end-of-day timelines. This means that the closing time for different categories of securities and the way closing prices are determined…
Despite softer demand in the domestic market, export orders strengthened in July. India’s manufacturing sector saw its slowest pace of activity expansion in nearly five years in July, according to HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data released on Monday.However, the manufacturing activity remained in expansion territory with the seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing…
Some tankers, including those carrying Russian crude, continue to transit the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. (Reuters photo) Saudi Arabia’s key Red Sea export terminal at Yanbu appeared to witness its busiest day since Houthi threats disrupted regional shipping, while additional vessels continued transiting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait with their tracking systems switched off.While some tankers, including…
Which are the top stocks to buy this week? Stock market recommendations: Sansera Engineering, and Paytm have been picked as the top stocks to buy this week starting August 3, 2026 by Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities. He has also provided a detailed outlook on Nifty and Bank Nifty: Stock…
After joining hands in a rare currency market intervention, the US and Japan have left the door open for more coordinated action, with Tokyo saying it is ready to step in again if yen continues to swing.In a statement issued on Monday, Japan’s ministry of finance said it intervened in the foreign exchange market on…
Gold, Silver Rate Today: BSE Sensex adds over 500 points in opening trade, Nifty50 soars above 24,550 Benchmark indices open August on a firm note, extending the positive momentum seen in the previous session. BSE Sensex climbed 551.13 points, or 0.71 per cent, to trade at 78,645.77, while NSE Nifty 50 gained 168.45 points, or…
Stock market today: RBI policy, earnings and geopolitics in focus Dalal Street is entering a crucial session with several major events expected to influence investor sentiment over the coming sessions. The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting emerged as the key domestic event, with market participants closely tracking any signals on interest rates…
Top stocks to buy today – check top recommendations Stock market recommendations: RR Kable, and KFin Technologies have been picked as the top stocks to buy for the week starting August 3, 2026 by Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk: NAME CMP (Rs) TP (Rs) Upside (%) RR Kabel 2602 2960 14% KFin Technologies 936…
Oil prices tumbled more than 6% on Monday as hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran erased part of last month’s rally. However, uncertainty over the negotiations and persistent security risks along key shipping routes has kept investors on edge. As of 7:10 am, WTI crude was down 4.75% at $80.65…
