Finance

Synopsis SBI Mutual Fund’s Gaurav Dharmarha explains why multi-asset allocation funds are emerging as a powerful tool to beat inflation and manage volatility. With exposure to equity, debt, gold, and REITs, these funds offer tax efficiency, simplicity, and consistent returns — making them ideal for both new and seasoned investors seeking portfolio stability. Agencies Inflation

Toyota, Honda and Suzuki are spending billions of dollars to build new cars and factories in India, a sign of the country’s growing importance as a manufacturing hub as Japanese automakers redraw global supply chains to reduce dependence on China. Toyota, the world’s largest carmaker, and Suzuki , the leader in the Indian market with

The first phase of the project, spanning 50 acres and already RERA-approved, will include 300 plots. Realty firm M3M India on Wednesday said it will invest ₹7,200 crore to develop a 150-acre integrated township in Gurugram as part of its expansion plan. In a statement, the company said it has launched the township project ‘Gurgaon

US President Donald Trump | Photo Credit: EVELYN HOCKSTEIN President Donald Trump’s power to unilaterally impose far-reaching tariffs is coming before the Supreme Court on Wednesday in a pivotal test of executive power with trillion-dollar implications for the global economy. The Republican administration is trying to defend the tariffs central to Trump’s economic agenda after

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday reached here to meet his New Zealand counterpart Todd McClay for reviewing progress of the negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement. “Delighted to be in New Zealand to review the progress of the ongoing FTA (Free Trade Agreement) negotiation,” Goyal said in a post on X.

File photo of actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay at a party meeting in Chennai earlier this year A special general council meeting of Vijay-led TVK on Wednesday authorised the actor-politician to take a call on the party’s alliance for next year’s Assembly polls. The special meeting of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam was

Though the Board currently receives ₹2.15 crore per month as its welfare fund share, ₹4.26 crore is required every month solely for pension distribution | Photo Credit: NIRMAL HARINDRAN / THE HINDU Kerala government on Wednesday sanctioned ₹20 crore for the distribution of pension and other benefits to the retired anganwadi workers. Finance Minister KN

Synopsis Adani Enterprises plans to raise up to ₹25,000 crore via a rights issue to fund debt repayment and capital expenditure, primarily in its airport business. The company reported an 84% year-on-year net profit increase to ₹3,199 crore for the September quarter, boosted by an exceptional gain from a stake sale in Adani Wilmar. ETtech

Synopsis State Bank of India reported a significant 10% year-on-year profit increase to ₹20,160 crore in the second quarter. This performance surpassed market expectations, driven by robust growth in retail, agriculture, and MSME advances. The bank also benefited from a profitable sale of its Yes Bank stake. Reuters State Bank of India’s (SBI) bottom line

Zee Entertainment Enterprises has hit a three year high in the Hindi movie broadcast segment, posting a 28.7% share in the Hindi movie cluster in Q2FY26. Zee Cinema regained the top spot as the No. 1 Hindi movie channel in the 15+ HSM Urban market, led by blockbuster premieres including Jaat, Game Changer and Pushpa