Market fall on latest US-IR
Indian shares fell on Friday as renewed hostilities between Iran and the US muddied the outlook for a near-term resolution to the conflict. Foreign portfolio investors were net sellers of shares worth ₹4,111 crore, while domestic institutions bought shares worth ₹6,748 crore. The benchmark Sensex ended the session down 516 points or 0.7 per cent…
Three bankers lead the pack for reps
The ECB succession race has intensified as speculation over Christine Lagarde’s early exit is fueling the three leading central bankers. Recent reports suggest that European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde may step down before the end of her eight-year term in October 2027. Times remain uncertain; She may stay or may leave before that time…
Chronology of US Tariffs and P
There is no change in the regional tariff imposed under Section 232 read 2 minutes Last update: 08 May 2026 | 2:34 pm First Following is the chronology of additional or reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US on Indian goods in addition to the existing duties from April 2025. Before April 2, 2025:…
Best BS Opinion: Vodafone M
Hello and welcome to Best of BS Opinion, the conclusion of our opinion page for the day. Our First editorial argument If Vodafone Idea is to remain a viable third telecom operator, it will have to translate better optics into credible financial commitments. The return of Kumar Mangalam Birla as non-executive chairman may reassure the…
India’s casual gaming company
India has 591 million gamers, making it the world’s second-largest mobile gaming market by downloads. For years, that metric told a story: India consumes sports. What he is now beginning to show is the second – economically more important – one: India manufactures them, and increasingly exports them. The casual gaming segment is at the…
Buffett succession: a new era
The signals from Omaha are clear: While the face of the company has changed, capital preservation and a commitment to long-term value remain the cornerstone of the Berkshire model. Warren Buffett attended Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting as an audience member on May 2 in Omaha, Nebraska, wearing a purple sweater instead of his signature suit….
DTCC launches tokenization
Just-in-time account funding may be just around the corner as tokenization provides real-time capabilities. Banks, broker-dealers and clearing agencies may soon draw down capital buffers as the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) moves closer to launching tokenization through its subsidiary, the Depository Trust Company (DTC). DTC – which provides book-entry custody for more than…
Avatar’s suit focuses on the hot two
An actress accuses director James Cameron of stealing her likeness to create the “Avatar” character in a lawsuit filed Tuesday in California — a case that reflects a core fear among Hollywood actors of artificial intelligence. The Age of Intelligence: Losing Control of Our Own Faces. The actress, Cuorinka Kilcher, also sued Disney, which controls…
75% of India’s small towns cent
Germany is emerging as a preferred study abroad destination for students from tier-2 and tier-3 cities in India, as students increasingly prioritize affordability, job prospects and long-term migration pathways over traditional options like Canada, according to a new survey by global talent mobility platform Terraturn. Highlights of the survey: Germany: 75 percent students…
WB CEO meets Governor
Submission of gazette notification after declaration of results is a mandatory constitutional norm. Image: read 2 minutes Last update: 06 May 2026 | 3:01 pm First West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar Agarwal met Governor RN Ravi at Lok Bhavan on Wednesday to complete the statutory formalities of submitting the gazette notification naming…
