Railways plan to carry 45 pc of national cargo by 2030

Experts say Indian Railways must grow its share in the freight market to remain financially sustainable. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been posted for representational purposes only. Photograph: ANI Photo After nearly five years of frozen fares, Indian

Crypto thefts top $2.17 billion in 2025

Crypto thefts in 2025 had already crossed $2.17 billion before last week’s $44 million CoinDCX hack, underlining relentless cyber threat escalation in the digital currency world, according to the latest data. Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Reuters Blockchain analytics platform Chainalysis’ 2025 crypto

India, UK to sign trade pact on July 24; Goyal to accompany PM Modi

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will accompany Prime Minister Narendra Modi to London for the signing of the free trade agreement between India and the UK on July 24, an official said on Monday. IMAGE: Britain’s Secretary of State

SEBI allows Jane Street back into Indian derivatives market with conditions

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has allowed US-based hedge fund Jane Street to resume trading in Indian derivatives markets, following over a ₹4,800 crore fine for alleged BANKNIFTY index manipulation. The SEBI order mandates strict monitoring by

PNB Housing Finance Q1: Net profit rises 23% to ₹534 cr on strong home loan demand; AUM grows 13% to ₹82,100 cr

PNB Housing Finance, a registered housing finance company with the National Housing Bank (NHB), announced its June quarter results on July 21, reporting a net profit of ₹534 crore, marking a 23% YoY, helped by steady home loan demand. The

Auto: Emission Norms Battle Hots Up: M&M Counters Maruti Suzuki

The growing rift between MSIL and rival automakers has complicated the government’s efforts to finalise the CAFE norms. Kindly note the image have only been published for representational purposes. Photograph: ANI Photo Soon after Maruti Suzuki (MSIL) sought relief under

Manufacturing dominated new projects in Q1, share at 10-quarter high

More than half of all new project announcements in the June 2025 quarter came from the manufacturing sector. Photograph: Praveen Paramasivam/Reuters Manufacturing projects worth around Rs 2.3 trillion were announced in the three-month period, accounting for 54 per cent of

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Trading sentiment in the stock market this week will be guided by quarterly earning announcements from blue-chips such as Infosys and Bajaj Finance, the outcome of India-US trade talks and global cues, analysts said. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Markets may on

285 Tweaks Proposed to Income Tax Bill

‘The government, if it deems fit, will incorporate the changes in the Bill, take approval from the Cabinet before moving the bill for consideration and passage in the Lok Sabha.’ Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   Dropping of provision that denies refunds

Sona BLW forms JV with China’s Jinnaite Machinery to manufacture driveline systems

Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. (Sona Comstar) has announced a joint venture with China-based Jinnaite Machinery Co. Ltd. (JNT) to manufacture and supply driveline systems and components for automotive OEMs in China and global markets. The board of directors of