India’s flex-fuel two-wheeler segment has started gaining momentum. A couple of months back, there was only one motorcycle in this segment and now we have four. Hero MotoCorp introduced the Splendor+ Flex Fuel in June, while Yamaha recently entered the space with the FZ Blue Flex. Both motorcycles are capable of running on ethanol-blended fuel…
CR Kesavan, left, and Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI: BJP national spokesperson CR Kesavan on Saturday attacked the Congress in Tamil Nadu, alleging that the party was facing a “deep divide” after MP Jothimani publicly raised concerns over a lack of transparency in constituency selection ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.In a post on X, Kesavan…
Ranveer Singh starrer ‘Dhurandhar 2’ benefited from the weekend surge, despite competition from Akshay Kumar’s ‘Bhooth Bangla’ and Hollywood release ‘Michael’ (biopic). The movie tried to maintain the same pace on Monday as well; however, the movie saw a major drop on its 40th day at the box office. It missed the Rs 1780 crore…
The RBI’s revised NBFC rules have effectively blocked Tata Sons’ bid to exit regulatory oversight by expanding the definition of public funds and tightening overseas investment norms, leaving a mandatory public listing as its most likely option. MUMBAI: An update to RBI’s master directions as of July 1, 2026 has tightened rules for non-banking financial…
Veteran investor Howard Marks said he doesn’t see a widespread problem brewing in private credit, but warned that the sector’s rapid expansion over the past 15 years could expose weaker lenders when markets eventually turn. “There’s not a systemic problem with private credit,” Marks, co-chairman and co-founder of Oaktree Capital, said Thursday on CNBC’s “Money…
Mutual Fund SIP: Top investment strategies for international exposure and financial planning (Image: AI-gemerated from Copilot) No stock data available Mutual Fund SIP: In this article, we will decode the concept of pocket SIP and go through the queries discussed in the recent episode of Bano Apna Finance Minister by ET Now Swadesh. With the…
India’s market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed allowing salaried employees to invest in mutual funds directly through payroll deductions, a move that could make SIP investing work more like EPF or NPS contributions. The proposal is part of a broader consultation paper on permitting certain “third-party payments” in mutual funds…
Manu Bhaker is one of India’s most promising young athletes, known for her discipline, focus, and remarkable achievements in shooting at a very early age. While her journey has been filled with international recognition and success, what truly defines her is strong connection to her family and roots, something that beautifully comes alive in the…
State-owned lender Punjab National Bank (PNB) has partnered with fintech firm Kiwi to launch a RuPay-based credit card integrated with UPI, as banks continue to expand credit access through digital payment rails. The co-branded “PNB Kiwi Credit Card” enables customers to make UPI payments directly using a credit line, alongside conventional online card usage. The…
Babar Azam and Virat Kohli (Image credit: Agencies) The leap, the roar, the punches in the air – it said everything about Babar Azam’s emotions on Sunday. The Pakistan star finally ended his long wait for a century, and his celebration told the full story. Representing Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League 2026, Babar…
