- 8 out of 10 most India's valuable companies add ₹4.13 lakh crore mcap amid US-Iran ceasefire; HDFC, ICICI Bank top list April 12, 2026From the top-10 pack, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Reliance Industries and Infosys faced erosion from their valuation.
- TCS makes 25,000 fresher offers in FY27, says more hiring hinges on demand: Report April 12, 2026TCS has made 25,000 fresher offers in FY27, down from 44,000 last year, with CEO K Krithivasan telling PTI that further campus hiring will depend on how demand conditions unfold across segments and geographies.
- TCS payouts to Tata Sons fall as acquisitions, AI push weigh on cash flows April 12, 2026Its latest payout of ₹28,292.1 crore in the financial year ended March 2026 was lower than the previous year’s ₹32,184.2 crore, marking the third decline in total shareholder returns over the past six years, and the fourth such fall since the company went public in 2004.
- Lufthansa Crew Strike Set to Cancel More Than 500 Flights April 12, 2026Air travelers in Germany face significant disruptions on Friday from a walkout at Deutsche Lufthansa AG that’s set to cause hundreds of flight cancellations at major hubs just as people return from their Easter vacation.
- How Oracle’s huge AI build-out is causing a cash crunch and layoffs April 12, 2026Once a cash-generating software stalwart, Oracle has transformed into a debt-heavy infrastructure builder. The strain is showing.
- Coal imports fall 8.5% in February amid high stockpiles, firm global prices April 12, 2026India's coal imports saw an 8.5 percent drop in February, reaching 16.55 million tonnes. This decline was driven by high domestic coal stockpiles and firm international prices. The trend is expected to continue as domestic miners work to reduce their inventories. Coal stocks at thermal power plants remain robust, ensuring uninterrupted power generation. […]
- Patent application filings in India rise 30.2% to 1.43 lakh in 2025-26: Goyal April 12, 2026India's patent filings reached a historic high of over 1.43 lakh in FY 2025-26, a 30.2% jump. Domestic innovators led this surge, with Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Maharashtra at the forefront. This growth reflects the government's commitment to strengthening intellectual property rights. Initiatives like reduced fees and expedited examination suppor […]
- India-UK free trade pact may come into force from second week of May: Official April 12, 2026The India-UK free trade agreement is set to begin in the second week of May. This pact will allow 99 percent of Indian exports to enter Britain duty-free. Tariffs on British products like cars and whisky will also be reduced in India. A separate agreement will prevent double social levies for temporary workers. This aims to boost trade significantly.
- India, US deepen energy ties; Nuclear, LPG in focus amid Iran-linked supply concerns April 11, 2026India is looking to boost energy ties with the United States. Discussions covered nuclear power, coal gasification, and LPG exports. This move aims to diversify India's energy sources. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright. The US ambassador confirmed readiness to cooperate on civil nuclear energy and other areas.
- Microplastics in India’s agriculture: A growing problem demanding urgent action April 11, 2026A new roadmap by NAAS emphasises national monitoring, improved waste management, and biodegradable alternatives to combat the growing crisis due to microplastics.
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