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Global index providers MSCI and FTSE are set to revise Swiggy's index treatment shortly. MSCI is removing Swiggy from global indices, which will lead to considerable passive outflows

We often associate investing in our health with expensive supplements, smart devices, or elaborate annual health packages. But some of the most useful health investments can be far simpler

New Delhi: India and Canada held their annual Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) at Hyderabad House on Wednesday, reaffirming their commitment to concluding a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by the end of the year.According to the Ministry

Apple shares have delivered exceptional returns under Tim Cook, rising over 2,700% on a total-return basis. With John Ternus set to become CEO, investors are assessing whether Apple can sustain its performance

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has said he is carrying about $1.2 billion in debt, a figure he says is tied to the real-estate investments that form a major part of his wealth-building strategy. The 79-year-old financial author has often spoken about

Piyush Goyal says India could attract more than $200 billion in investment into its data centre industry as the country seeks to emerge as a global data centre hub. The Commerce and Industry Minister highlighted data centres, AI, semiconductors and manufacturi

Climate resilience is emerging as a new measure of value in India's real estate market. Investors are pouring money into infrastructure to protect rental income and asset values

The Reserve Bank of India s (RBI) GDP growth forecast of 6.7% for 2026-27, made on August 5, is looking increasingly conservative, with economists making sharp upward revisions to their predictions after Monday s blockbuster 7.8% growth print for April-June. R

United Breweries Ltd reports positive demand momentum and strong premium brand growth. The company expects double-digit revenue growth and over twenty percent for premium brands

India has resumed talks with Zambia to explore investment opportunities in critical minerals. Officials from India's Ministry of Mines held preliminary discussions with Zambian officials recently

India's first quarter GDP expansion reached 7.8 percent, exceeding market expectations. This growth reflects strong domestic economic activity and government reforms

Singapore, Global energy majors and investors took note of the multi-billion-dollar opportunities in India's oil and gas and the reforms underpinning them at an India energy showcase held in Singapore on Monday. The programme was presided over by Neeraj Mittal

WestBridge Capital has sold PhysicsWallah shares worth Rs 120-130 crore since the six-month lock-in for pre-IPO investors expired in May, while continuing to hold about Rs 2,200-2,300 crore worth of disclosed stock, taking the value of its realised proceeds an

Nvidia has made a minority investment in privately held Cloverleaf Infrastructure to develop infrastructure to power AI data center projects across the U.S., the companies said on Friday.The investment will help Cloverleaf develop sites for the data centers, w

The Jackson Hole symposium is just around the corner, bringing together central bank chiefs to tackle the pressing issue of global inflation amidst soaring oil prices. Nvidia's earnings report is anticipated to unveil key trends in AI expenditure

India s potential inclusion in the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index remains delayed, not denied, with operational accessibility the key hurdle. Inclusion could attract $15 25 billion in foreign inflows, diversify India s bond investor base, ease borrowing

Gold prices moved higher on Friday, August 21, 2026, with spot gold trading at $4,594.98 per ounce. Gold gained $80.90, or 1.79%, from the previous close of $4,514.08 per ounce

JioStar Vice Chairman Uday Shankar said cricket s long-term success depends on broader media economics, beyond stadium attendance, as traditional media faces pressure from changing advertising models. Speaking at the ET World Leaders Forum, he also discussed t

Electric motorcycle maker Ultraviolette is in talks to raise $45-50 million from existing investors including Speciale Invest and TDK Ventures as part of its ongoing round, people aware of the developments told ET.The company had raised $45 million from Zoho C

JBM Auto on Friday clarified that an Economic Times report on Bain Capital's proposed investment in its electric vehicle business relates to subsidiary JBM Electric Vehicles. The company told stock exchanges that there was no material information requiring dis

New foreign investment rules are yielding positive results for India's economy. Twenty-nine investment proposals totaling over Rs 4,895 crore have been reported

Tata Mutual Fund has resumed subscriptions to Tata Gold ETF for large investors committing Rs 25 crore or more and removed investment limits on lump-sum investments and switch-ins to Tata Gold ETF FOF. The revised norms, effective August 21, follow the normali

Jefferies Christopher Wood sees gold as the second-best hedge for investors amid rising geopolitical and fiscal risks linked to the Iran conflict. While he prefers oil and energy stocks as the primary hedge, Wood expects gold and gold miners to benefit from re

Fairfax Financial may receive two years to consolidate its Indian bank holdings. This consolidation is necessary for its acquisition of a majority stake in IDBI Bank

Shein has set its Hong Kong initial public offering for September 1, a slight delay from earlier projections. The company's growth has slowed, and rising costs are impacting investor interest

Pranav Goel and Uttam Digga, founders, Porter Pawan Kumar Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka, founders, Skyroot Aerospace Aravind Sanka, Rishikesh SR and Pavan Guntupalli, founders, Rapido Vidit Aatrey and Sanjeev Barnwal, founders, Meesho (L-R) Harsh Jain, Neeraj

We are back with the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards. As we approach the main event, here are the nominees in one of the eight categories: Midas Touch.The award will recognise the most lucrative exit in the year

Life Insurance Corporation of India received approval from the Reserve Bank of India. This allows LIC to increase its stake in HDFC Bank to 9.99 percent

Nifty declined for a seventh session, influenced by elevated crude oil prices. Analysts anticipate continued pressure due to global weakness and geopolitical tensions

Shares of ecommerce logistics services provider Shiprocket jumped on debut on Wednesday, listing at a 35% premium to the issue price of Rs 97. The Gurugram-based company s shares ended trading 48% higher at Rs 143.50 on the BSE, helping it erase the valuation

Sachin Bansal's Navi says it has secured $100 million from Dutch technology investor Prosus in its first institutional capital raise. The investment values Navi at about $1.3 billion, or Rs 13,500 crore, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matte

Sofia Jiang had a career start that many young graduates would consider ideal: a six-figure salary, a prestigious role at Morgan Stanley, and a clear path ahead. But four months into the job, the 23-year-old realised that the career she had worked towards was

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath pitched the state as a major investment destination at the UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026 in Delhi. Highlighting UP s 9.6 million MSMEs, 35,000+ large industries and 22,000+ startups, Yogi said the state is moving st

Listen to this article in summarized format Train station to rocket propellants, a Nagpur firm s INR21k-cr journey Are patients paying the price for India s PE-led healthcare boom? Power shift, a d j vu: Air India could be new CEO s toughest flight yet The Nif

The biopharmaceutical and biotechnology company Symbiotec Pharmalab is set to tap the capital markets with an initial public offering (IPO) worth Rs 1,757 crore. The company has fixed the price band at Rs 938 Rs 988 per share, with the issue opening for subscr

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said bilateral trade between India and Japan stood at around USD 27.5 billion in 2025-26 but remained only a fraction of the potential between the two countries. Addressing a Japanese delegation at t

India's commerce minister invited Japanese businesses to deepen investments and partnerships. He will visit Japan to strengthen trade and investment ties between both nations

Thiruvananthapuram, The Government of Keralam will lease 18.16 acres of land to Cochin Shipyard in Kochi for a ship block building project involving an investment of around Rs 5,000 crore, Chief Minister V D Satheesan said on Tuesday. Today, in the Cabinet mee

The Chandigarh Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has found a study-abroad consultancy guilty of unfair trade practice after it failed to deposit a student s tuition fee with a Canadian university and did not process her visa, resulting in her losing admis

Mumbai: Godrej Industries Group (GIG) on Tuesday announced an entry into the private credit space, targeting to raise up to Rs 2,000 crore in maiden alternate investment fund (AIF).In an announcement that comes days after Pirojsha Godrej from the next generati

Resilient Asset Management plans to sell nearly five percent of Paytm shares. This stake sale is valued at approximately five thousand crore rupees

Sachin Bansal s Navi s consolidated net loss widened nearly fourfold to Rs 466 crore in FY26 from Rs 126 crore a year ago as it increased spending on the unified payments interface (UPI) and newer businesses to build revenue beyond lending, cofounder and chief

The government on Monday approved Rs 7,877 crore of investments under the Electronic Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), unveiling the fifth tranche of beneficiary firms.The latest group of 31 applicants is expected to manufacture 30 products. They are targ

More than 200 leading Japanese industrialists, CEOs, business representatives and policymakers are expected to participate in the UP Japan Investment Meet 2026 to be held in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi from August 18 to 23, the state government said Monday. The Ja

The global textiles and apparel industry faced a difficult period between 2021 and 2025, hit by weak discretion ary spending, volatile raw material prices, supply chain disrup tions, high freight costs, and sluggish demand in key export markets. The environmen

ONGC has received a US Treasury license to resume full operations in Venezuela. This approval removes sanctions-related risks, allowing expanded production and new agreements

A Pune-based DINK couple, both aged 38, has built a combined net worth of around Rs 11.5 crore through real estate, Indian and US investments, cash and retirement savings. With annual expenses of about Rs 22 lakh, the couple plans to work for another two to th

As enterprises accelerate AI adoption, the real challenge is preparing leaders to make informed decisions on investment, implementation and business impact. The Economic Times AI Business Transformation Masterclass & ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 b

Neo Wealth Partners has taken a significant step by acquiring a 9.9% stake in Keertana Finserv for Rs 230 crore, reinforcing its commitment to the expanding gold loan sector. With the entry of major players like Bain Capital and Tata Capital, Keertana is poise

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