Copper, ‘gold standard’ for some appliances, surges to Rs 1,300/kg
Copper prices have surged to record highs, impacting the cost of household products like air conditioners, bathware, and kitchen utensils. Companies in the durables, cookware, ...
Govt clears 22 electronics parts projects at Rs 42,000 crore investment
India’s electronics manufacturing sector receives a significant boost with 22 new component manufacturing proposals approved, attracting nearly Rs 42,000 crore in investments. Major players like ...
Chip ambitions: India targets top-four semiconductor rank by 2032; Ashwini Vaishnaw outlines 2035 roadmap
India is projected to become a top four global semiconductor manufacturing nation by 2032 and aims for the best by 2035, fueled by its talent ...
Export push: Govt unveils Rs 7,295 crore credit support package; interest subvention, collateral guarantee for exporters
Exporters will benefit from a new Rs 7,295-crore government package designed to ease credit access. This includes an interest subvention scheme offering subsidies on export ...
EV race: Tesla loses top spot after second year of delivery decline; BYD overtakes in global sales
Tesla has been surpassed by BYD as the world’s largest EV maker following a second consecutive year of declining deliveries in 2025. Intensifying competition and ...
Larry Ellison, Elon Musk, Donald Trump & more: How world’s richest 500 people added a whopping $2.2 trillion to their wealth in 2025
The world’s 500 richest individuals added a record $2.2 trillion to their wealth as strong rallies across stocks, cryptocurrencies and precious metals lifted total net ...
US market today: Wall Street opens 2026 on firm note; global stocks hit records on AI-led rally
Global stock markets began 2026 with a strong start. Major indices in the US and Europe saw significant gains. Technology stocks, especially those linked to ...
Tobacco tax fallout: LIC loses Rs 10,445 cr in two days; ITC shares slide 14% after duty hike
A significant hike in cigarette duties has sent shockwaves through the tobacco sector, causing ITC shares to plummet. India’s largest insurer, LIC, has seen its ...
Ask Dhirendra: ‘Why do I panic and stop my SIPs during every market fall — and how can I stop doing this?’
The first thing to understand is what a SIP actually does. It does not guarantee returns. What it does is force you to buy more ...
Forex watch: India’s reserves rise by $3.29 billion to $696.61 billion; gold holdings lead the weekly jump
India’s foreign exchange reserves surged by $3.293 billion to $696.61 billion in the week ending December 26, marking a continued strengthening of the nation’s external ...
