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For many Indians, a quick drive, weekend outing or casual trip may no longer feel as easy on the pocket as before. As fuel costs continue to rise, households across the country appear to be rethinking how often they step out, but what exactly is driving this change?

Beyond traditional sectors such as automobiles, Japanese investments are increasingly looking at semiconductors, electric vehicles and start-ups

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has allowed theatres to run five daily shows for seven days from a new Tamil film's release. The order is expected to lift opening-week business and has excited theatre owners.

Nirmala Sitharaman said PM Narendra Modi's call to conserve foreign exchange is very important as the Iran crisis strains India's import bill and supply chains.

The Tata Sons board is set to meet tomorrow, May 26, at a time when several important questions surround the group’s future. Although no formal details have been shared, the outcome of the meeting could be closely watched for hints about the group’s next phase of growth.

Employee unions have pressed the 8th Pay Commission for a higher fitment factor, pension changes and a five-family formula. A senior representative said fiscal pressure and long-term liabilities could push the government towards a middle path.

The S&P BSE Sensex surged 1,073.61 points, or 1.42%, to settle at 76,488.96, while the NSE Nifty50 jumped 250.30 points, or 1.06%, to close at 23,969.60.

The benchmark BSE Sensex surged 892.05 points, or 1.18%, to 76,307.40 around 9:24 am, while the NSE Nifty50 jumped 259.50 points, or 1.09%, to 23,978.80, moving closer to the key 24,000 mark.

Silver prices sparkled in the domestic market on Monday, jumping by more than Rs 4,000 and outperforming gold amid a weaker US dollar, easing crude oil prices and hopes of a possible US-Iran peace deal. But what exactly is making silver shine brighter than gold right now?

Global crude oil prices have slipped below $100 a barrel, but petrol and diesel prices in India continue to rise. The gap reflects earlier oil company losses, a weaker rupee, heavy taxes and lingering geopolitical risks.

India’s ethanol boom helped the country hit E20 early. Now distilleries, oil companies and policymakers are confronting a new question. Has India already built more ethanol capacity than it needs?

Elon Musk may already be the world’s richest man, but a future SpaceX IPO could create a fresh batch of billionaires around him. From top executives to early insiders, several members of Musk’s inner circle could see their fortunes soar.

Anupam Mittal’s remark on Shark Tank India has reopened the debate over ego in entrepreneurship. Founders say ego can sustain conviction, but unmanaged ego can distort decisions and delay correction.

As fuel prices surged across several countries during the global oil crisis, India saw relatively smaller increases in petrol and diesel rates. So, what helped keep prices in check despite rising crude oil costs? Let's have a look.

Some career decisions are never easy, especially when timing complicates everything. Imagine being just months away from gratuity when a tempting job offer lands in your inbox. Do you stay a little longer or switch for better pay? I spoke to Indian professionals, and their answers were surprising.

Think filing your ITR means the job is done? Not quite. Many taxpayers do not realise that after submitting their return, they must also e-verify it. The good part is that you can choose from five different methods, depending on what feels easiest for you.

The benchmark BSE Sensex surged 892.05 points, or 1.18%, to 76,307.40 around 9:24 am, while the NSE Nifty50 jumped 259.50 points, or 1.09%, to 23,978.80, moving closer to the key 24,000 mark.

Artificial intelligence is reportedly forcing consulting firms such as McKinsey to rethink how they charge clients. As AI makes consulting work faster and more efficient, clients increasingly want to pay for results delivered rather than hours worked, challenging the industry's traditional business model.

The repeated hikes in petrol and diesel prices come as India faces mounting pressure from elevated global crude oil prices linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes.

Analysts have cautioned that continued hikes in petrol and diesel rates could raise transportation and logistics expenses, eventually leading to an increase in the prices of essential commodities and food products.