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BusinessN Chandrasekaran Resigns as Tata Sons Chairman, Will Continue Until February 2027
N. Chandrasekaran has resigned as Chairman of Tata Sons, bringing an end to his tenure at the helm of the Tata Group’s holding company. He will, however, continue in the position until his current term ends on February 20, 2027.
BusinessU.S. Court Dismisses Adani Criminal Case After Nearly Two Years
U.S. federal court has dismissed the criminal case against billionaire Gautam Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani and former Adani Green Energy executive Vneet Jaain, bringing a major legal battle that began in 2024 to an end. The case involved allegations that Indian government officials were offered .
BusinessVijay Singh Steps Down From Sir Ratan Tata Trust Ahead Of August 14 Term End
Vijay Singh, Vice Chairman of Tata Trusts and former Defence Secretary, has stepped down as a trustee of the Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT) ahead of the end of his current term on August 14. Singh has decided not to seek another term at SRTT,
Business₹10 And ₹20 Plastic Notes Get Green Light For Trial Run
The government has approved a pilot project to introduce plastic banknotes in ₹10 and ₹20 denominations. According to the finance minister, 100 crore notes of each denomination will be printed during the trial. The polymer-based notes are expected to be significantly more durable than conventional .
BusinessEXCLUSIVEDaily Essentials Set for Price Pressure as Input Costs Rise
Prices of everyday fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) such as biscuits, soaps, detergents, edible and personal-care oils and packaged foods could come under renewed pressure as manufacturers face higher raw-material, packaging, fuel and other input costs. Recent industry reports.
BusinessVikram Jain Takes Charge as IIF National President at Jaipur AGM; Industry Calls for Investment Push in Rajasthan
Jaipur’s Vikram Jain officially assumed the office of National President of the Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF) during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Jaipur. The outgoing President, Sushil Sharma, handed over charge to Jain in the presence of industry leaders and representatives .
BusinessSun Pharma Profit Jumps 27% as India Business Drives Strong Q1 Growth Despite US Generic Weakness
India's largest pharmaceutical company, Sun Pharma, reported a robust first-quarter performance for FY2026-27, posting a 27% year-on-year rise in net profit to ₹2,895 crore and a 10.5% increase in revenue to ₹15,300 crore. Strong domestic demand, expanding specialty medicines,
BusinessAditya Birla Capital posts 40% profit surge in Q1 as lending and insurance fuel growth
Aditya Birla Capital reported a strong start to FY2026-27, posting a 40% year-on-year increase in first-quarter net profit to ₹1,174 crore. Robust growth across lending, housing finance, insurance, and asset management businesses lifted revenue and investor confidence, pushing the company's shares .
BusinessIPPTA Seminar Focuses on Future of Paper Industry as Gulab Kothari Says Newspapers Will Remain Trusted for the Next 50 Years
At the IPPTA Zonal Seminar in Jaipur, Patrika Group Editor-in-Chief Gulab Kothari said newspapers will continue to thrive because of their credibility and connection with knowledge and culture. The two-day conference brought together industry leaders, researchers, policymakers and technology experts
BusinessKunal Shah to Lead WhatsApp as Meta Announces $900 Million Investment in CRED
Meta has appointed CRED founder Kunal Shah as the new global CEO of WhatsApp while simultaneously announcing a $900 million investment in CRED. The move marks one of the most significant leadership transitions in the technology sector this year.
BusinessGOVERNMENT RAISES WINDFALL TAX ON DIESEL, ATF EXPORTS; PETROL LEVY UNCHANGED
The Government of India has increased the windfall tax on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) exports while keeping the existing levy on petrol unchanged. The move is aimed at capturing a larger share of extraordinary profits earned by energy companies amid fluctuations in global crude oil prices
BusinessTCS Faces Additional $70 Million Financial Hit After U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Appeal
Tata Consultancy Services is expected to record an additional $70 million charge following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision not to hear the company's appeal in a long-running legal dispute.