Oil prices fell in early trade on Friday, extending losses as optimism grew that the Middle East conflict may be nearing an end following a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and fresh signals of possible US-Iran talks over the weekend.Brent crude futures declined $1.34, or 1.35%, to $98.05 a barrel, while US West Texas…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Reliance Industries, and Varun Beverages are the top stock recommendations by Bajaj Broking Research for April 17, 2026.Reliance IndustriesBuy in the range of ₹ 1330.00-1350.00 Target Return Time Period ₹ 1474 10% 6 Months Reliance Industries stock has undergone a corrective phase over the past three…
China’s economic growth rebounded more than expected in the first quarter, suggesting limited spillovers so far from the war in Iran but revealing few signs of turnaround in weak consumer spending. Powered by strong manufacturing and exports, gross domestic product expanded 5% from a year ago, the fastest in three quarters, according to a statement…
Jefferies has a buy rating on Adani Enterprises with the target price cut to Rs 2,600 from Rs 2,750. Analysts said Adani Airports is facing near term traffic softness, delaying Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIAL) ramp-up, but non-aero revenues and airport-led real estate monetisation continue to build. They also said that the company’s new energy…
New Delhi: A weaker rupee and a change in the base year for GDP have resulted in India slipping one rank to be the sixth largest economy in dollar terms during 2025, latest estimates released by the International Monetary Fund showed.According to IMF data, India was the fifth largest economy in 2024 with GDP at…
New Delhi: From Delta to Dell, Caterpillar, Ford and Jockey, American companies have opposed fresh tariff under Section 301, where the US Trade Representative has launched two investigations. They have argued that fresh duties will make it harder for them to compete and increase cost for consumers.There are others, such as Cheese Importers Association of…
Mumbai: Secondary deals are picking up pace as investors are looking at ways to exit their investments and get liquidity amid cooling of the IPO market on the back of war-driven volatility. “Globally, investment committees are postponing decisions, leading to funding delays. The secondaries market has picked up and we will see a lot more…
New Delhi: India’s smartphone market is undergoing a sharp price reshuffle, with rising component costs, pushing devices into higher brackets and squeezing the entry segment.As of March 2026, more than 80 out of roughly 200 smartphone models (including memory variants) in India have seen price increases, with an average hike of about 15%. Further increases…
New Delhi: A powerful new AI model is forcing govts, banks, and technology firms to rethink the rules of cybersecurity – and in India, the stakes may be even higher.Claude Mythos, developed by Anthropic, has demonstrated the ability to autonomously detect and exploit software vulnerabilities, including flaws that have persisted for decades. Early tests revealed…
New Delhi: After months of negotiations, govt and auto industry on Thursday reached a consensus on the proposed CAFE-3 fuel efficiency norms, with companies agreeing to most of the draft circulated last week, even as concerns remain over meeting stricter emission targets by FY32.TOI has learnt that officials told industry representatives that the thrust of…