Category: business

Mumbai, Aug 10: Domestic equity markets traded higher in early deals on Monday, supported by resilient domestic demand, better-than-expected first-quarter earnings and continued buying by foreign investors, while rising crude oil prices kept gains in check. The Sensex climbed 177.81 points, or 0.22 per cent, to hit an intraday high…

Chandigarh, Aug 10: Samsung’s eighth-generation foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8 – along with the new wearables, the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 are available for sale across retail outlets in India starting today. Consumers can also purchase these devices on Samsung.com, Amazon and Flipkart. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8 have seen strong demand from Indian consumers, with Samsung securing 271000 pre-orders in just 72 hours of their launch.  Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra comes with…

Added protein is showing up in foods from breakfast cereal to pasta, but not many condiments … yet. Researchers reporting in ACS Food Science & Technology have now developed an enriched tomato ketchup by incorporating protein extracted from algae. A panel of taste testers preferred the recipes containing up to 3% added algal extract, saying the samples maintained the sweet, tangy taste…

Kolkata, Aug 08: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) organised an Outreach Event for Mutual Fund Distributors (MFDs) on StAR NPS & National Pension System (NPS) in Kolkata today. The programme brought together Mutual Fund Distributors, industry stakeholders and ecosystem partners to create awareness about the StAR NPS platform, strengthen the role of Pension Agents in expanding pension coverage, and promote…

Mumbai, Aug 8: Indian equity markets posted gains for the second consecutive week, supported by a sharp correction in crude oil prices and strong Q1 FY27 corporate earnings. The Nifty rose 0.77 per cent during the week to close at 24,570, despite falling 0.27 per cent in Friday’s session. The Sensex…

Mumbai, Aug 8: Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continued to buy Indian equities for the second week in a row, while strong domestic institutional buying provided additional support to the market amid improving investor sentiment. FIIs made net purchases of Rs 2,911 crore during the week, following buying worth Rs 5,949 crore…

Delhi / Bangalore Aug 07: Schneider Electric, the global energy technology leader, is set to introduce Unica X, its new premium range of stainless-steel switches and sockets designed for modern living spaces. Launching across India, the Gulf region, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, and Thailand, Unica X brings together refined aesthetics, precision engineering, and dependable performance to meet the evolving…

    XTB, a leading European investment app, announced a new global partnership with FC Porto. The brand will be featured on the sleeve of the men’s first-team shirts in domestic competitions starting from 2026 / 2027 season.  By partnering with FC Porto, an iconic Portuguese football club with national…

Chennai, Aug 07: Muthoot Fincorp Limited has been granted the Perpetual Authorised Dealer Category-II (AD–II) Forex Licence by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), licence enables the Company to offer a comprehensive suite of regulated foreign exchange services to better serve the evolving needs of retail customers, MSMEs, SMEs, corporates, travellers, and its partner ecosystem. Backed by one of India’s largest AD–II forex networks,…

Aug 7: Little Soi, the popular destination for authentic Asian cuisine, invites food lovers to embark on a remarkable culinary journey with The Noodle Theory Festival, a specially curated celebration of Asia’s most iconic noodle traditions. Bringing together authentic recipes, regional flavours, and time-honoured cooking techniques, the festival showcases how a simple bowl of noodles has connected cultures, communities, and generations across…