NSE gets rare 'sell' rating ahead of planned IPO

IANS | July 17, 2026 2:11 PM

Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has received a 'sell' recommendation from a domestic brokerage ahead of its much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO), with Dolat Capital Markets warning that regulatory changes in the country's derivatives market could weigh on the exchange's future growth and valuations.

'Semicon 2.0' may create up to 2 lakh jobs in next five years: Industry

IANS | July 17, 2026 1:29 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) India's semiconductor push is expected to create 1.5 lakh-2 lakh direct and indirect jobs over the next five years while transforming the country's electronics industry from an assembly-led manufacturing base into a global hub for chip design, engineering and innovation, industry said on Friday.

Hydrogen-powered train reflects PM Modi's vision for green mobility: Piyush Goyal

IANS | July 17, 2026 11:05 AM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday described the launch of India's first indigenous hydrogen-powered train as a truly historic moment for the country's green mobility journey, saying it marks a major step towards a cleaner and more self-reliant transport ecosystem.

CEAT shares tumble over 9 pc after Q1 profit slumps 96 pc

IANS | July 17, 2026 10:36 AM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Shares of tyre maker CEAT fell more than 9 per cent in early trade on Friday after the company reported a sharp decline in net profit in its June quarter earnings, with higher input costs squeezing margins despite healthy revenue growth.