Banking And Finance
Liberty Mutual Insurance raises stake in Indian arm to 74 pc
New Delhi: US-based on Monday announced that it has increased its shareholding in (LGI) to 74 per cent. This development follows the earlier increase in Liberty Mutual’s stake from 49…
Want better returns than FDs? Here are top five government-backed schemes you can consider
Bank fixed deposits are a preferred investment option for parking excess cash, especially for risk-averse investors seeking stable, assured returns on their principal. As of May 2026, FD rates offered…
I asked ChatGPT how much emergency fund I would need on a 10 LPA salary amid tech layoffs — Here’s what AI said
I asked ChatGPT to help me create an emergency fund for an unforeseen situation, considering the current layoff scenario. Here’s what the AI suggested: My ChatGPT prompt Given the current…
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SEBI working on framework for AI-based trading amid growing cyber threats: Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Monday said the market regulator will soon come out with guidelines for AI-driven trading, while cautioning that artificial…
Hind Rectifiers shares slide 3.5% as strong FY26 revenue masks margin pressure
Shares of fell 3.54 per cent to ₹912.85 on Monday, May 18, as investors reacted to the company’s FY26 results released Saturday, with concerns over margin compression offsetting record revenue.…
Airtel dethrones HDFC Bank as India’s second-most valuable company
surpassed HDFC Bank on Monday to become India’s second-largest company by market capitalisation, as its shares climbed 1.68 per cent to trade at ₹1,937.40 on the NSE near closing bell.…
Oswal Pumps shares slide, posted record FY26 earnings
Shares of Oswal Pumps Limited fell 2.95 per cent to ₹373.70 on the NSE on Monday, extending a broader post-results selloff, even as the Karnal-based solar pump manufacturer reported its…
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Mint Explainer | Why Swiggy wants to be classified as Indian-controlled
MUMBAI: Swiggy’s move to tweak board nomination rights to qualify as an Indian Owned and Controlled Company (IOCC) reflects a broader shift among late-stage startups with large foreign investors. The…
Cruel summer: How Iran war shocks are silently gutting corporate profits
As the West Asian crisis broke out late February, Sunil JhunJhunWala, managing director and co-founder of Tiruppur-based Techno Sportswear Pvt. Ltd, an active wear brand, moved fast. The disruption to…
NTPC Group total installed capacity surpasses 90 GW
Reinforcing its key role in strengthening India’s energy security and supporting the country’s clean energy transition, the NTPC Group said on Monday that it has crossed 90 gigawatt (GW) of…
Amazon Now to deploy 1,000 Eicher electric trucks
Amazon India on Monday said it plans to deploy around 1,000 Volvo Eicher electric trucks to support its quick commerce service Amazon Now’s operations across the country by 2028 with…
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