Bharti Airtel overtakes HDFC Bank to become India’s second most valuable listed company, what investors need to know

Bharti Airtel has overtaken HDFC Bank to become India’s second most valuable listed company by market capitalisation, underlining the sharp re-rating in telecom stocks and changing investor preferences on Dalal Street, according to an ET report.Bharti Airtel shares rose more than 2 per cent to Rs 1,943 on the BSE, pushing the company’s market capitalisation…

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Piyush Goyal asks industry to identify import substitutes, pushes local manufacturing to cut dependence

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday urged industry stakeholders to identify products that can be manufactured domestically to reduce India’s dependence on imports and strengthen local production capabilities, PTI reported.Addressing domestic traders, the minister also asked industry to focus on boosting exports and prioritising products made in India over imported goods.“You should keep…

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Indian Railways reveals proposed bullet train design

This is how India’s first bullet train would look (Courtesy: Indian Railways via ANI) NEW DELHI: Indian Railways has unveiled the design of the country’s first bullet train, set to run between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, displaying an image of the train at the Ministry of Railways in the national capital.Also Read: India’s first ‘swadeshi’ bullet…

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India’s import bill begins to rise

India’s overall merchandise exports increased 13.8 per cent year-on-year in April 2026, largely supported by petroleum exports. (AI image) India’s import burden started climbing in April 2026, with the country’s merchandise trade deficit widening to $28.4 billion, compared with nearly $27 billion in April 2025 and $20.7 billion in March 2026. The expansion in the…

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Prices rise, darker days loom

MUMBAI: A packet of milk, a simple thali meal, packaged consumer goods, an air-conditioner that’s almost a non-negotiable purchase now for many households amid rising temperatures, a box of paint, gold jewellery, a restaurant feast or an air-ticket—the war has hit low income and middle class Indians, making them pay more for a lot of…

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