May 2026

May 2026

Protein spending triples as high-protein foods gain ground beyond fitness and fast-food chains

Protein spending triples as high-protein foods gain ground beyond fitness and fast-food chains

India’s growing focus on health and nutrition is rapidly changing eating habits, with high-protein foods no longer limited to gym-goers and…

NSE extends F&O trading by 10 minutes as new closing auction system rolls out

NSE extends F&O trading by 10 minutes as new closing auction system rolls out

A major change is coming to India’s derivatives market from August 3, with the National Stock Exchange (NSE) extending the normal trading h…

India set to grow 6.9% in FY27 despite global turmoil, says RBI annual report

India set to grow 6.9% in FY27 despite global turmoil, says RBI annual report

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has projected that the Indian economy will remain one of the world's fastest-growing major economies, with …

IndiGo slips into ₹2,536 crore loss as fuel costs soar, airline plans fare hikes

IndiGo slips into ₹2,536 crore loss as fuel costs soar, airline plans fare hikes

India’s largest airline IndiGo has reported a sharp turnaround in its financial performance, posting a consolidated net loss of ₹2,536 cror…

SpiceJet faces ₹125 crore GST demand notice as tax filing delays trigger cancellation risk

SpiceJet faces ₹125 crore GST demand notice as tax filing delays trigger cancellation risk

India’s budget airline SpiceJet has come under fresh regulatory pressure after the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Department issued a tax dem…

Meta rolls out paid ‘Plus’ plans for apps, users to get exclusive tools and customisation features

Meta rolls out paid ‘Plus’ plans for apps, users to get exclusive tools and customisation features

Social media giant Meta has unveiled a fresh subscription push for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, marking one of the company’s biggest m…

Salary earners with additional income asked to file ITR-2 returns before July 31 deadline

Salary earners with additional income asked to file ITR-2 returns before July 31 deadline

The Income Tax Department has started online filing facilities for ITR-2 for Assessment Year 2026-27, giving relief to taxpayers with incom…

Mukesh Ambani skips salary for sixth straight year, earns Rs 3,996 crore through Reliance dividends

Mukesh Ambani skips salary for sixth straight year, earns Rs 3,996 crore through Reliance dividends

Mukesh Ambani has once again decided not to draw any salary from Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), extending his self-imposed pay freeze f…

Hyundai cars to cost up to Rs 12,800 more from June 1 amid rising production expenses

Hyundai cars to cost up to Rs 12,800 more from June 1 amid rising production expenses

Hyundai Motor India has announced a fresh price hike across its vehicle lineup, with new rates set to come into effect from June 1, 2026...

Fuel price hikes spark outrage despite record profits earned by state-run oil marketing companies this fiscal

Fuel price hikes spark outrage despite record profits earned by state-run oil marketing companies this fiscal

India’s three state-run oil marketing companies have come under sharp political attack after raising petrol and diesel prices despite posti…

Taiwan races past Indian markets amid AI boom, TSMC rally lifts valuation to record highs

Taiwan races past Indian markets amid AI boom, TSMC rally lifts valuation to record highs

Taiwan has overtaken India in total stock market value, riding on the back of the global Artificial Intelligence boom and the stunning rise…

Supreme Court backs 28% GST on online gaming, states get sweeping powers to impose bans

Supreme Court backs 28% GST on online gaming, states get sweeping powers to impose bans

The Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered a landmark verdict that could reshape India’s online gaming industry for years...

Byju’s founder sentenced in Singapore court, edtech giant’s financial collapse deepens amid mounting global legal battles

Byju’s founder sentenced in Singapore court, edtech giant’s financial collapse deepens amid mounting global legal battles

The crisis around India’s once celebrated edtech company Byju’s has deepened sharply after a Singapore court sentenced founder Byju Raveend…

Diesel price surge forces lakhs of trucks off roads, freight rates rise across India sharply

Diesel price surge forces lakhs of trucks off roads, freight rates rise across India sharply

Transport operations across India are slowing down as rising diesel prices begin hitting the backbone of the country’s supply chain...

Air India cuts domestic flights amid rising fuel burden, international operations already reduced significantly

Air India cuts domestic flights amid rising fuel burden, international operations already reduced significantly

Air India is set to reduce up to 22% of its domestic flight operations between June and August as rising fuel prices continue to strain air…

Rupee crashes to record low during war months, daily expenses and travel costs rise sharply

Rupee crashes to record low during war months, daily expenses and travel costs rise sharply

The Indian rupee has slipped to a record low against the US dollar during the three months of the ongoing America-Iran war, putting direct …

Anil Ambani group firms face fraud case after alleged ₹150 crore loan diversion scam

Anil Ambani group firms face fraud case after alleged ₹150 crore loan diversion scam

Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has registered a fraud and criminal conspiracy case against former directors of companies link…

Fuel prices rise fourth time this month, petrol and diesel become costlier across major Indian cities

Fuel prices rise fourth time this month, petrol and diesel become costlier across major Indian cities

Oil marketing companies on Sunday raised petrol prices by ₹2.61 per litre and diesel prices by ₹2.71 per litre, marking the fourth hike in …

Google unveils smarter AI agents race intensifies as OpenAI faces growing pressure from Gemini platform

Google unveils smarter AI agents race intensifies as OpenAI faces growing pressure from Gemini platform

Google no longer wants to remain just a search engine company...

Centre launches mega industrial park mission, plans 100 manufacturing hubs with ₹33,660 crore investment

Centre launches mega industrial park mission, plans 100 manufacturing hubs with ₹33,660 crore investment

The Centre on Saturday unveiled the guidelines for the ambitious ‘Bhavya’ scheme, aimed at creating 100 industrial parks across the country…

Maruti cars to cost up to ₹30,000 more from June 2026 as rising input costs hit company

Maruti cars to cost up to ₹30,000 more from June 2026 as rising input costs hit company

India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India has announced a fresh price hike of up to ₹30,000 across its passenger vehicle range from June…

RBI approves record ₹2.87 lakh crore dividend, giving Centre major relief amid Middle East tensions

RBI approves record ₹2.87 lakh crore dividend, giving Centre major relief amid Middle East tensions

The Reserve Bank of India has approved a massive dividend payout of ₹2.86 lakh crore to the Central government for the financial year 2025-…

Fuel prices rise after two years, Delhi petrol nears ₹98 as global crude pressure deepens

Fuel prices rise after two years, Delhi petrol nears ₹98 as global crude pressure deepens

Petrol and diesel prices have gone up by ₹3 per litre across the country, bringing an end to nearly two years of price stability. The revis…

Pakistan cuts fuel prices by Rs5 after hikes, India raises petrol and diesel by Rs3

Pakistan cuts fuel prices by Rs5 after hikes, India raises petrol and diesel by Rs3

Pakistan has reduced petrol and diesel prices by Pakistani Rs5 per litre, offering some relief to people struggling with rising living cost…

PM fuel-saving appeal reshapes state governments as leaders cut convoys, adopt work-from-home policies nationwide

PM fuel-saving appeal reshapes state governments as leaders cut convoys, adopt work-from-home policies nationwide

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to save petrol and diesel is now visibly changing the working style of governments across India...

Milk turns costlier again as Amul, Mother Dairy raise prices amid rising production expenses

Milk turns costlier again as Amul, Mother Dairy raise prices amid rising production expenses

People witnessed another rise in household expenses after Amul and Mother Dairy increased milk prices by up to Rs 2 per litre...

US may drop Adani fraud case soon, relief likely in Rs 2,500 crore bribery allegations

US may drop Adani fraud case soon, relief likely in Rs 2,500 crore bribery allegations

The US Department of Justice may soon withdraw criminal bribery and fraud charges against Indian billionaire गौतम अडाणी and his associates,…

India extends sugar export ban till September 2026, Centre acts to stabilise domestic supply and prices

India extends sugar export ban till September 2026, Centre acts to stabilise domestic supply and prices

The Centre has imposed a fresh ban on sugar exports to ensure adequate domestic availability and keep retail prices under control...

Air India cuts six international flight routes as fuel costs and airspace restrictions hit operations

Air India cuts six international flight routes as fuel costs and airspace restrictions hit operations

Air India has announced a major reduction in its international operations for the June-to-August period, suspending flights on six overseas…

Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal plans leadership transition within decade as telecom giant eyes future growth

Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal plans leadership transition within decade as telecom giant eyes future growth

Bharti Airtel has drawn up a long-term succession roadmap with Chairman and Managing Director Sunil Bharti Mittal announcing that he will h…

Gold jumps ₹9,000 and silver ₹18,000 after Centre sharply raises import duty rates

Gold jumps ₹9,000 and silver ₹18,000 after Centre sharply raises import duty rates

The Centre’s decision to raise import duty on gold and silver from 6% to 15% has triggered a massive spike in bullion prices across the cou…

HPCL profit jumps 77% to ₹6,065 crore as refining margins sharply improve in fourth quarter

HPCL profit jumps 77% to ₹6,065 crore as refining margins sharply improve in fourth quarter

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) posted a strong financial performance in the fourth quarter of FY 2025-26, reporting a conso…

Akash Ambani Takes Charge At Jio Platforms Ahead Of Company’s Much-Awaited Public Market Debut

Akash Ambani Takes Charge At Jio Platforms Ahead Of Company’s Much-Awaited Public Market Debut

Reliance Industries’ digital arm Jio Platforms has appointed Akash Ambani as its new Managing Director, marking a major leadership shift ah…

PM’s Austerity Push Triggers Convoy Cuts, Virtual Meetings And Public Transport Across Indian States

PM’s Austerity Push Triggers Convoy Cuts, Virtual Meetings And Public Transport Across Indian States

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to save fuel, cut unnecessary spending and adopt simpler public habits is now reflecting across sever…

Iran conflict pushes wholesale inflation to 42-month high as fuel prices sharply rise in April

Iran conflict pushes wholesale inflation to 42-month high as fuel prices sharply rise in April

India’s wholesale inflation surged to a 42-month high in April as rising tensions in the Middle East and a sharp jump in global crude oil p…

Atal Pension Yojana completes 11 years, offers monthly pension up to Rs 5,000 after retirement

Atal Pension Yojana completes 11 years, offers monthly pension up to Rs 5,000 after retirement

The Centre’s social security scheme Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has completed 11 years on May 9...

Everyday household products set to become costlier as FMCG giants prepare another nationwide price hike

Everyday household products set to become costlier as FMCG giants prepare another nationwide price hike

Rising prices of soap, biscuits, cooking oil and packaged daily-use products may soon put extra pressure on household budgets across India.…

Gold jewellery shares crash after PM Modi urges citizens to avoid gold purchases for one year

Gold jewellery shares crash after PM Modi urges citizens to avoid gold purchases for one year

Jewellery company shares tumbled sharply on Monday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to citizens not to buy gold for one year to …

Gold stocks tumble after PM Modi urges Indians to avoid buying gold for one year

Gold stocks tumble after PM Modi urges Indians to avoid buying gold for one year

Jewellery stocks witnessed a sharp selloff on Monday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to citizens to avoid buying gold for one y…

Oil firms lose ₹1,700 crore daily as fuel prices stay frozen despite global crude oil surge

Oil firms lose ₹1,700 crore daily as fuel prices stay frozen despite global crude oil surge

India’s state-run oil companies are facing massive financial stress as petrol and diesel prices remain unchanged despite a sharp rise in gl…

Air India plans deep cost cuts amid Iran war pressure, flight reductions and leadership uncertainty

Air India plans deep cost cuts amid Iran war pressure, flight reductions and leadership uncertainty

Tata Group-owned airline company Air India is preparing for one of its toughest financial phases in recent years as rising fuel prices, Mid…

Global food prices hit three-year high as Iran war disrupts supplies, UN warns inflation ahead

Global food prices hit three-year high as Iran war disrupts supplies, UN warns inflation ahead

Food prices across the world have climbed to their highest level in three years, with the United Nations warning that the crisis may deepen…

Foreign investors pull out ₹14,231 crore from Indian markets in May amid global uncertainty concerns

Foreign investors pull out ₹14,231 crore from Indian markets in May amid global uncertainty concerns

Foreign investors continue to pull money out of the Indian stock market, keeping pressure on Dalal Street amid rising global uncertainty. F…

India at ₹80 lakh or New York at ₹2 crore: viral debate questions money versus life choices

India at ₹80 lakh or New York at ₹2 crore: viral debate questions money versus life choices

A social media post by an Indian professional has triggered a sharp debate on whether a high salary abroad truly means a better life...

Pakistan inflation may hit 11% as rupee weakens to 298 amid costly global oil

Pakistan inflation may hit 11% as rupee weakens to 298 amid costly global oil

Tensions in the Middle East and a deepening oil crisis are set to tighten pressure on Pakistan’s fragile economy...

Mittal family buys Rajasthan Royals for ₹15,660 crore, joins Poonawalla in major IPL deal

Mittal family buys Rajasthan Royals for ₹15,660 crore, joins Poonawalla in major IPL deal

Rajasthan Royals changes hands in one of the biggest deals in IPL history, with the Mittal family stepping in as majority owners alongside …

Spirit Airlines shuts down after fuel surge, debt crisis; CEO says cash ran out, ending operations

Spirit Airlines shuts down after fuel surge, debt crisis; CEO says cash ran out, ending operations

Spirit Airlines, a major US low-cost carrier known for budget travel to Florida and Caribbean destinations, has suspended all operations fr…

Government clears 100 percent FDI in insurance sector, automatic route opened for full foreign ownership

Government clears 100 percent FDI in insurance sector, automatic route opened for full foreign ownership

The Centre has approved 100 percent foreign direct investment in the insurance sector, allowing overseas investors to take full ownership i…

Venezuela becomes India’s third-largest oil supplier: Hormuz crisis pushes refiners towards cheaper crude imports

Venezuela becomes India’s third-largest oil supplier: Hormuz crisis pushes refiners towards cheaper crude imports

Global oil markets have turned volatile after disruption around the Strait of Hormuz, forcing India to rapidly reshape its crude oil buying…