Case of mistaken identity? Parle Industries’ shares rise 5% after ‘Melody moment’

Parle Industries shares surged 5% on Tuesday and hit the upper circuit limit. During intraday trading on the BSE, the stock advanced 5% to Rs 5.25 as investors appeared to respond to the viral “Melody” exchange involving PM Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. However, interestingly the listed company that witnessed the rally … Read more

India plans to send oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz for new supply amid Iran conflict disruptions

NEW DELHI: India is preparing to send ships through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz to secure crude oil and energy cargoes from Middle Eastern suppliers as disruptions caused by the Iran war continue to strain global energy markets, according to a Bloomberg report citing people familiar with the matter.The report said the plans have … Read more

Indian Railways eyes 350 kmph speeds with its next indigenous bullet train; first one to have 280 kmph potential

Indigenous bullet train at 350 kmph! Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said India’s next-generation bullet train is being planned with a top speed of 350 kilometres per hour. He added that work on the train’s design is expected to commence within the next six months.The 508-kilometre Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor, launched in 2016, is … Read more

Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for May 20, 2026

Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Ashok Leyland, Bikaji Foods International, and Waaree Energies have been picked as the top stocks to buy on May 20, 2026:Ashok Leyland: Fibonacci Confluence Support with Harmonic CompletionBuy: ₹153–150 | Stop Loss: ₹145 | Target: ₹165ASHOKLEY is showing signs of stability near the crucial ₹150 … Read more

Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: International gold prices rise as crude drops on hopes of US-Iran conflict nearing an end

Gold prices staged a recovery on Tuesday, climbing Rs 800 to reach Rs 1.63 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital, as optimism surrounding possible progress in US-Iran talks helped ease worries about inflationary pressures. Market participants said gold of 99.9% purity increased by Rs 800 to Rs 1,63,600 per 10 grams, inclusive of … Read more

‘Auto demand healthy despite rise in input cost’

NEW DELHI: India’s automotive industry is facing mounting pressure from rising commodity prices and global trade uncertainty, even as long-term demand and the shift towards electric mobility continue to support growth prospects, Assocham president Nirmal Minda said.He told TOI that raw material costs across plastics, aluminium and tungsten had increased sharply, putting pressure on manufacturers … Read more

IBBI rolls out new empanelment rules for insolvency professionals

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has introduced fresh guidelines for empanelment of insolvency professionals to streamline and speed up appointments in corporate insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings, PTI reported.The revised framework lays down procedures for preparing a panel of insolvency professionals (IPs) who can serve as Interim Resolution Professionals (IRPs), Resolution Professionals (RPs), … Read more