2026
Game on: Brands look to net a winner with Fifa World Cup
MUMBAI: The Fifa World Cup is here and Indian brands are all set to tap into the global soccer showpiece to gain a share of consumers’ mindspace.The tournament’s viewership tends to extend beyond hardcore football enthusiasts, and so for companies, the opportunity is not just limited to advertising and sponsorships.Marketers said there is a lot…
World Series of Poker adds SOL payments for tournament buy-ins
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is bringing cryptocurrency payments to its global tournament circuit by teaming up with the Solana Foundation. The world’s largest and most prestigious poker tournament series will allow players to use Solana-based payments, powered by MoonPay, to buy into tournaments with no processing fees, starting at the WSOP in Las…
Top stocks to buy or sell today: Stock recommendations for June 11, 2026 – check list
Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Top stock market recommendations: Bank of India, and Gail (India) Ltd have been recommended as buy calls, whereas Bajaj Auto is a sell recommendation by Aakash K Hindocha, Vice President – Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group/Nuvama Wealth Management for June 11, 2026. He has also shared his views…
No overcapacity in textiles, steel sectors: DGTR
NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday rejected allegations of surplus capacity in the textiles and steel sectors, saying that per capita consumption of these products in the country remains among the lowest in the world.The remarks assume significance as USTR launched a probe regarding the acts, policies, and practices of 16 economies, including India, under Section…
Air India Ahmedabad crash probe: Final report likely to be delayed by 3 months | India News
Air India Ahmedabad plane crash NEW DELHI: As the first anniversary of the Air India Boeing 787 crash in Ahmedabad approaches, key questions over what caused the disaster that killed 260 people remain unanswered, as investigators are set to miss the formal one-year deadline for a final report.According to Bloomberg, India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau…
ADIA arm to sell 2.3% stake in Lenskart
MUMBAI: Platinum Jasmine A 2018 Trust, an investment arm of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, is selling up to 4 crore shares of Lenskart Solutions, translating to about 2.3% of the company, at a floor price of Rs 486 per share. At the offer price, the ADIA…
In growth push, Zee plans to raise Rs 2. 3k crore
MUMBAI: Zee Entertainment Enterprises is seeking to raise Rs 2,300 crore for strategic and business initiatives, nearly a year after shareholders blocked a similar attempt by the broadcaster’s promoter group to increase its stake.The company said its board would deliberate further on funding options, without specifying the instrument or timeline. The move comes as Zee…
India slashes excise duty on ethanol-blended petrol: Key details
India, world’s third-largest oil importer and consumer, has waived excise duty on blended petrol. The exemption covers E22, E25, E27 and E30 fuel blends, which contain varying proportions of motor spirit and ethanol. As per the finance ministry’s notification, these blends consist of 78%, 75%, 73% and 70% motor spirit mixed with 22%, 25%, 27%…
Government to seek tariff parity on patented drug exports to US
NEW DELHI: Government plans to raise the issue of the US decision to impose a 100% duty on patented drug imports from India, seeking tariff parity to safeguard the interests of domestic manufacturers. The matter is expected to figure during the trade negotiations with Washington, with New Delhi seeking tariff concessions in line with the…