Wall Street edges lower as crude oil rises on reports that Iran will retain enriched uranium

Wall Street’s key stock indices ticked downward on Thursday as crude oil prices spiked following news report that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei directed the nation’s uranium to remain…

GAIL Q4FY26 Results: Net profit drops 41% YoY to ₹1,481 crore, revenue slips 2.3%; final dividend announced

State-run reported a weak performance for the March quarter and full FY26, weighed down by lower revenue and a decline in gas transmission volumes. Despite the softer operational performance, the…

India-US partnership driven by trust and shared economic growth: Piyush Goyal

India and the US are working more closely than ever, with both countries complementing each other in areas such as technology, defence, innovation and manufacturing, Union Commerce and Industry Minister…

Maruti hikes prices by up to ₹30,000 across models effective June

India’s largest passenger vehicle manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, on Thursday announced a price hike of up to ₹30,000 across its model range, effective from June 2026. The automaker attributed…

ITC revenue grows 17% as cigarette tax bites, consumer brands surge

Mumbai: reported strong March-quarter revenue growth led by its cigarettes business, even as higher taxes on tobacco products and rising geopolitical risks are increasing the importance of its fast-growing consumer…

United Nations top court says right to strike is protected by a key labor treaty

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United Nations’ top court issued a landmark advisory opinion on the right to strike on Thursday, finding that a cornerstone labor treaty protects the…

Mamaearth parent proposes ₹3-per-share dividend, its first ever, after record profit in Q4

The board of Honasa Consumer, parent company of Mamaearth, Aqualogica and The Derma Co, approved a final dividend of ₹3 per equity share, its first ever, after posting a record…

8th central pay commission: Roll-out takes years — Here’s why central government employees may get pay hike only in 2027

The 8th central pay commission has begun its consultation process and is holding discussions with employee representatives and stakeholders across various states before making its recommendations for the salaries and…

75.5% of Indians lack a retirement plan, while 77% avoid financial advice: 1 Finance survey

India is steadily moving towards a retirement preparedness crisis, as a majority of middle-aged earners lack both structured financial planning and professional guidance, according to a recent survey conducted by…

Hindu Undivided Family: Who is eligible to form HUF and how much tax can be saved?

A Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) is a legally recognised and effective tax-saving structure under Indian income tax laws that helps families in income distribution and wealth management. Treated as a…