US stock market today: Wall Street, oil prices steady after sharp swings yesterday

Investors assessed the latest developments following President Donald Trump’s remarks casting doubt on the temporary truce in the conflict with Iran. (AI image) Wall Street traded with little direction on Thursday, while oil prices remained relatively stable after the sharp volatility seen a day earlier, as investors assessed the latest developments following President Donald Trump’s … Read more

TCS Q1 FY27 results: Tata Consultancy Services reports 5% y-o-y increase in net profit to Rs 13,349 crore

TCS Q1 FY 2026-27 results: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services company, reported a 5% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit for the first quarter. Earnings rose to Rs 13,349 crore from Rs 12,760 crore in the corresponding period last year. The company’s board also approved an interim dividend of Rs 12 per … Read more

ITR filing FY 2025-26: What Part A and Part B of Form 16 tell salaried taxpayers – explained

Form 16 Part A contains details of tax deducted and deposited by the employer on the employee’s behalf. (AI image) ITR filing FY 2025-26: For salaried taxpayers, the process of filing income tax return or ITR begins with Form 16. It’s the most important document with comprehensive details about your salary income. The deadline to … Read more

New EPF Scheme 2026: 10 questions employees are asking about contributions, withdrawals and retirement savings

For most employees, the EPF Scheme, 2026 is not about starting afresh. Rather, it represents a transition to a modernised framework. (AI image) The Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 2026 has generated significant interest among employees across India. While the new scheme replaces the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 1952 and forms part of the social security … Read more

Silent layoffs: Around 35,000 tech jobs may be eliminated this year; India’s IT sector sees AI shift

The latest trend reflects a new phase in the restructuring of India’s IT services industry, which is valued at over $315 billion. (AI image) Silent layoffs and job cuts are becoming the new norm in India’s technology and software services industry. As a result, as many as 35,000 jobs could be cut during the current … Read more

Gold rush: India’s holdings of US Treasuries fall to near 6-year low; points to shift in RBI strategy

The reduction in US government debt holdings has partly been offset by a rise in gold reserves. (AI image) As the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) continues its forex diversification strategy, India’s holdings of US Treasury securities are down to almost a six year low. As per US Federal Reserve data, India’s exposure to US … Read more

India-Australia ties: Early trade pact, AUD 500 million investment, clean energy and more —Top highlights from PM Modi’s visit

India and Australia have stepped closer on the trade and bilateral front as Prime Minister Narendra Modi on projected India as a long-term investment destination during his visit to Australia, urging businesses to deepen economic engagement as the two countries seek to expand cooperation in trade, infrastructure, clean energy and emerging sectors.Alongside Australian Prime Minister … Read more

Crude chaos: Oil nears $80 a barrel again after Trump declares US-Iran ceasefire ‘over’

After a brief spell of calm, global oil markets are once again facing chaos. Crude oil prices surged another 1% on Thursday after already recording a 5% jump in the previous trading session, as US President Donald Trump declared that the ceasefire agreement with Iran was “over.” At the same time, fresh US military strikes … Read more

‘Tata Group eyeing $100bn in auto revenue by 2031’

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran MUMBAI: Tata Group has set a target of $100 billion in automotive revenue by FY2031, chairman N Chandrasekaran said Wednesday, laying out an ambitious growth path for the conglomerate’s largest business vertical.The automotive portfolio spans Tata’s two listed vehicle makers-commercial and passenger-alongside its privately-held components unit.Jaguar Land Rover, the group’s … Read more

Mercedes, BMW see highest-ever sales in H1, EVs drive growth

Logos of BMW and Mercedes NEW DELHI: India’s luxury car market remained resilient in first half of 2026, with Mercedes-Benz and BMW Group reporting highest-ever Jan-June sales, driven by strong demand for electric vehicles (EVs), premium SUVs and top-end luxury models.Market leader Mercedes-Benz retailed 9,768 cars in first six months of the year, up 9% … Read more