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Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike after 'long negotiations', urges CJP protesters to maintain peace | PM Modi promises fresh steps on paper leaks in late night video | NEET protest: Centre invites CJP for talks; protesters stick to Jantar Mantar or neutral venue demand | Khalistani terrorist Pannun announces $1 million support for CJP protests, calls for 'balkanisation of India' | 'We'll put drugs in your bag': Mumbai cop suspended after viral threat to NEET protesters | 'Fulfill the demands first': CJP hits back at PM Modi's message for youth | Delhi cop seen slapping woman protester removed from Jantar Mantar after viral outrage | 'Nothing more important than the welfare and future of youth': PM Modi's fresh message amid mounting NEET protests | 'We won't leave Jantar Mantar until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns': CJP draws red line | 'Don't waste our time': Supreme Court snubs plea on NEET protest crackdown

TCS secures blockbuster multi-year AI services deal with Canada Life

Jun 09, 2026, at 05:46 pm

Tata Consultancy Services  Opens in new tab (TCS), an IT service major, has signed a multi-year transformation and managed services agreement with Canada Life, a leading global life and pensions insurer.

Now send money to Nepal in seconds: India–Nepal real-time payment corridor goes live

Jun 09, 2026, at 05:36 pm

NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), in collaboration with Nepal Clearing House Ltd. (NCHL), the primary payments facilitator in Nepal, is pleased to announce the launch of payment linkage between India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Nepal’s National Payments Interface (NPI) platforms.

APEDA facilitates first export of GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi from Assam to Dubai

Jun 09, 2026, at 03:54 pm

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first export consignment of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Tezpur Litchi from Assam to Dubai, marking a significant milestone in expanding global market access for agricultural products from India's North Eastern Region.

Major Bajaj shake-up! Rajiv Bajaj quits Bajaj Finserv board to focus on KTM, new ventures

Jun 09, 2026, at 03:18 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Rajiv Bajaj, Non-Executive Director of Bajaj Finserv and Managing Director of Bajaj Auto, has decided to step down from the board of Bajaj Finserv, citing increased responsibilities at the automaker.

TIIF-2026 in Uzbekistan: Shaping a new investment architecture for Central Asia

Jun 09, 2026, at 02:16 pm

On June 16-19 this year, Uzbekistan will host the V Tashkent International Investment Forum, the country's primary investment platform and one of the region's largest business forums.

Paytm's big AI gamble! Stock jumps as company plans 4,000 new hires

Jun 09, 2026, at 01:31 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of One97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm, surged on Tuesday following reports that the fintech major plans to hire around 4,000 employees as part of its expansion strategy focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and merchant services.

AI IPO war heats up! Perplexity reveals its big 2028 bet

Jun 09, 2026, at 12:50 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: AI-powered search startup Perplexity plans to go public in 2028 regardless of whether rivals OpenAI and Anthropic proceed with their own stock market listings, CNBC reported.

SBI's record profit bonanza! Govt receives ₹8,813 crore dividend

Jun 09, 2026, at 11:17 am

Mumbai/IBNS: State Bank of India (SBI) on Monday handed over a dividend cheque of ₹8,813 crore to the Government of India for the financial year 2025-26, reflecting the lender's strong financial performance during the period.

Vodafone Idea shares jump as Bombay HC hands telecom firms major victory

Jun 09, 2026, at 11:01 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Vodafone Idea Ltd. surged on Tuesday after the telecom operators secured a major relief from the Bombay High Court, boosting investor sentiment.

Market comeback! Sensex surges 500 points after two days of bloodbath

Jun 09, 2026, at 10:34 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian stock market opened higher on Tuesday after suffering losses for two consecutive sessions, with benchmark indices gaining in early trade amid improving global sentiment.

Bandhan Bank opens 8 new branches across 4 states

Jun 08, 2026, at 04:47 pm

Private sector lender Bandhan Bank on Monday announced that it has opened 8 new branches across four states in India.

Rs 15.2 lakh crore under scanner! SEBI chief dodges questions on Rajesh Exports crackdown

Jun 08, 2026, at 03:53 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey has declined to comment on the market regulator's action against Rajesh Exports, saying the matter is part of a "quasi-judicial process" and must be addressed through legal procedures, according to a report by The Economic Times.

SGX Nifty Vs Nifty 50: Understanding The Differences

Jun 08, 2026, at 02:44 pm

In stock market terminology, two terms are often mentioned in the same breath. However, they are not the same. SGX Nifty and Nifty 50 may sound identical, but they are as different as apples and oranges.

War fears rock markets: Sensex plunges, rupee slides after Israel-Iran strikes

Jun 08, 2026, at 01:59 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Indian benchmark indices plunged on Monday as investors turned cautious following fresh military exchanges between Israel and Iran, raising fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East.

LPG gets costlier again: Cooking gas price hiked by ₹29 per cylinder

Jun 07, 2026, at 10:58 am

Domestic cooking gas prices were raised by ₹29 per cylinder on Sunday, marking the second increase in three months as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to drive up global energy costs.

RBI holds repo rate at 5.25% as experts highlight inflation risks, foreign capital measures, growth concerns

Jun 05, 2026, at 08:01 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent has drawn varied reactions from economists, bankers, fund managers and industry leaders, many of whom highlighted the central bank's focus on balancing inflation risks, growth concerns and external sector challenges.

Renault Duster Turbo TCe 100 achieves ARAI- certified fuel efficiency of 19.41 km/l. Details inside

Jun 05, 2026, at 05:59 pm

Automaker Renault India, the wholly owned subsidiary of the French automaker Renault Group, announced the ARAI-certified fuel efficiency for the new Duster Turbo TCe 100.

Hyundai to make Tamil Nadu its EV powerhouse – Big plan revealed

Jun 05, 2026, at 02:13 pm

Automobile major Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) on Thursday reaffirmed its long-standing partnership with the Government of Tamil Nadu and announced its commitment to position the state as its flagship EV hub in India.

Investors rush in! CMR Green Technologies IPO draws massive demand on final day

Jun 05, 2026, at 01:36 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The final day of bidding for the Rs. 631-crore initial public offering (IPO) of non-ferrous metal recycler CMR Green Technologies is underway on Friday, with investor interest remaining strong, media reports said.

Wipro crashes 8% while IT stocks rally! What's spooking investors?

Jun 05, 2026, at 01:01 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Market sentiment towards Wipro Ltd. diverged sharply from the broader optimism surrounding the information technology sector on Friday, with the company's shares plunging nearly 7.9 percent in early trade, media reports said.

Rajesh Exports shares crash again! Stock sinks nearly 15% after SEBI crackdown

Jun 05, 2026, at 12:22 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Rajesh Exports Ltd. continued their downward slide for a second consecutive session on Friday after the company and its promoter came under the scrutiny of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), media reports said.

RBI hits pause button again! Repo rate remains unchanged at 5.25% amid global turmoil

Jun 05, 2026, at 11:21 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent in a unanimous decision, while retaining its neutral policy stance amid rising global uncertainties and inflation concerns.

Schneider Electric, Allied Engineers join hands to advance reliable power distribution infrastructure

Jun 05, 2026, at 10:07 am

Schneider Electric, a major firm in digital transformation of energy management and automation, continues to strengthen its partner ecosystem through its long-standing collaboration with Allied Engineers, a leading manufacturer of Medium Voltage (MV), Low Voltage (LV), and Type-Tested Assembly (TTA) electrical panels.

Why LIC stock fell after SEBI's action against Rajesh Exports

Jun 04, 2026, at 04:37 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) declined on Thursday after market regulator SEBI initiated action against Rajesh Exports and its promoter-chairman Rajesh Mehta over alleged financial irregularities, media reports said.

MSTC shares rally as Cabinet clears ₹5,041-crore vehicle replacement scheme for Delhi-NCR

Jun 04, 2026, at 02:36 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of MSTC Ltd. rallied sharply on Thursday after the Union Cabinet approved a ₹5,041-crore scheme to replace BS-IV trucks and buses operating in Delhi-NCR with cleaner BS-VI and electric commercial vehicles, media reports said.

'Communication gap': Rajesh Exports rejects SEBI allegations, says revenues were not overstated

Jun 04, 2026, at 01:58 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Rajesh Exports Ltd. has denied allegations of revenue overstatement after market regulator SEBI initiated action against the company and its promoter-chairman Rajesh Mehta over alleged financial irregularities, media reports said.

₹15.2 lakh crore revenue questioned! SEBI action sends Rajesh Exports shares tumbling

Jun 04, 2026, at 11:15 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Rajesh Exports Ltd. plunged on Thursday after market regulator SEBI initiated action against the company and its promoter-chairman Rajesh Mehta over alleged financial irregularities, media reports said.

Sensex crashes 500 points, then pulls off stunning comeback within an hour

Jun 04, 2026, at 10:42 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian stock market opened sharply lower on Thursday but staged a swift recovery within the first hour of trading, with both benchmark indices bouncing back into positive territory, media reports said.

HSBC Mutual Fund launches RedHex Hybrid Long-Short Fund (SIF)

Jun 03, 2026, at 08:01 pm

HSBC Mutual Fund has launched RedHex Hybrid Long-Short Fund, a Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) strategy designed for investors seeking regular returns and capital appreciation.

Russia showcases sovereign AI; Andhra Pradesh eyes AI, Quantum, digital collaboration

Jun 03, 2026, at 07:53 pm

As part of Andhra Pradesh’s efforts to build global technology partnerships, Minister for Education, IT and Electronics, Nara Lokesh, held discussions with Albert Yefimov, Senior Vice President of Sberbank, one of Russia’s leading financial and technology institutions.