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IDFC First Bank Q1 Results 2026: Private sector lender IDFC First Bank posted its results for the quarter ended June 2026 (Q1FY27) on Saturday, July 25. IDFC First Bank reported a sharp rise in profitability for the first quarter of the financial year, with net profit more than d

Giovanni Kanter goes to at least one art museum whenever he visits a new city. That’s on top of his regular exploration of galleries in New York, where the 25-year-old ICU nurse lives and studies. He typically discovers new artists and gallery openings through word of mouth, thou

Game Compressor can save you hundreds of GB across your game library — as storage prices remain high, utility leverages Windows' built-in LZX compression for substantial space savings A breath of fresh air in these storage-troubled times. With NAND prices flying into the stratosp

In the final weeks before Romania’s presidential vote in November 2024, TikTok accounts that had previously spent years posting about manicures or fashion suddenly started promoting a little-known politician named Calin Georgescu. His posts, espousing hard-line views on immigrati

Pro-Ukraine group claims it helped hack Russian drone air defense system, shooting down Su-57 in friendly fire incident — Moscow confirms fifth-generation fighter jet crashed in 'technical malfunction' An accident, or sabotage of the recently setup ‘BARS Moscow’ air defense? A Pr

The Government of Singapore (GoS) maintains a significant presence in the Indian stock market and consistently ranks among the top foreign institutional investors (FIIs) by portfolio value. According to its latest shareholding disclosures for the June 2026 quarter, GoS reported i

Lockheed Martin unveils counter-drone system that can ‘neutralize up to 50 enemy drones in a single mission’ — sensor-agnostic system uses High Power Microwave to purge enemies from the sky This portable one-to-many system is reusable and recoverable for a low cost per kill. Lock

The Jaipur-headquartered lender, which is in a transition into a universal bank, also announced the elevation of chief operating officer Yogesh Jain to deputy chief executive officer to strengthen the leadership bandwidth. Its pre-provision operating profit rose 9% year-on-year a

AU SFB Q1 results 2026: Private sector lender AU Small Finance Bank posted its earnings for the quarter ended June 2026 (Q1FY27) on Saturday, 25 July. It reported a strong performance for the first quarter, with net profit rising 37% year-on-year (YoY), supported by healthy growt

Dear SaaStr: When Should We Start Pushing For Multi-Year Contracts? For most of us: stop pushing for them in the Age of AI. The market has shifted, and fighting it costs you more than it gains. Here’s the reality: shorter contracts are now the norm across B2B + AI, and it’s ratio

RAM thieves in China jailed after looting a string of eSport hotels — stole 16 sticks worth $2,000 in 'frenzied hotel room-dismantling' RAMpocalypse pricing spurs petty theft. A man by the name of Li and his partner by the name of Cheng have been arrested for a string of RAM stic

Nvidia said it's secured AI memory supply from South Korea's SK Hynix, as the chipmaker tries to lock in a key component for its advanced processors and systems. The agreement, announced late Friday in San Francisco, could be worth $500 billion over a number of years, and include

The Board of Directors of the company, at its meeting held on Friday, July 24, 2026, approved the issue of non-convertible debentures up to Rs 12,000 crore, in one or more tranches through private placement in the domestic market, the company said in a regulatory filing on Friday

In the past 24 hours, both Bitcoin and Ethereum were down 2% respectively. Among the major altcoins, BNB, XRP, Solana, Tron, Hyperliquid, Dogecoin, and Cardano corrected up to 3%. Also Read | Explained: Thinking about building a Rs 1 crore corpus? Here's how much you should inves

Over the five trading sessions ending July 24, the Sensex declined 2.68%, or 2,092 points, to close at 76,059. The benchmark index finished lower in each of the five sessions (July 20–24). Despite the broader market weakness, 11 smallcap stocks bucked the trend, posting gains in

Listen to this article in summarized format Alongside Q1 earnings, the lender announced it has fixed Friday, July 31, 2026 as the record date to determine the shareholders eligible to receive the final dividend, if declared at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. The bank’s net i

This week, 16 Indian startups raised nearly $164 million across 4 growth-stage including one undisclosed deal and 12 early-stage deals. The week also witnessed one departure, two fund launches, and one ESOP. In contrast, 19 startups had collectively secured about $271 million in

On the move - football's youngest journeymen - Published Some of football's most celebrated players stayed loyal to a single club for their entire career. The Premier League's most-decorated player, Ryan Giggs, is one, so too AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini, Roma's Francesco Totti

Police declare 'major incident' as wind change increases Cairngorms wildfire risk - Published A major incident has been declared by Police Scotland as emergency services continue to tackle a wildfire which has been burning in the Cairngorms National Park for 10 days. The force sa

USA's Lyles wins 100m in world-leading 9.79 seconds - Published Noah Lyles ran a world-leading 9.79 seconds as he claimed an impressive victory in the 100m at the US athletics championships. He also equalled his personal best, which he set in winning gold at the 2024 Olympics in

Edited excerpts from a chat: The five-day non-stop selling has revived concerns of a longer downturn in the market. What does the weekly candle indicate on where we are likely to end the July series? The Nifty slipped from the consolidation on the daily chart on Thursday, with fo

Trump takes swipes at press during White House Correspondents' Dinner - Published US President Donald Trump has taken swipes at the media at the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner, a night that celebrated press freedom after the first event was cancelled by a s

'Maybe he's a racist' - Trump critical of James - Published United States President Donald Trump said LeBron James might be "a racist" when asked if the basketball star is the "best ever" to play the sport. James, 41, announced on Friday he is set to continue his glittering caree

Iran-backed Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia - Published The Iranian-backed Houthis have claimed a missile attack on Saudi Arabia, after Riyadh launched strikes on targets linked to the group on Friday. Early on Saturday, the Houthis' Ansarollah media said on Telegram

Small-cap stocks have broadly attracted investor interest this year, with analysts remaining positive on the segment's longer-term prospects. However, investors have continued to be selective, leaving some stocks behind despite the broader optimism. Here are 10 small-cap stocks t

Bharti Airtel Q1 results 2026 date: Bharti Airtel Q1 Results Date: Telecom major to announce June quarter earnings on August 4 Bharti Airtel announced that it will declare its earnings for the quarter ended June 2026 on August 4, 2026, the telecom operator said in an exchange fil

Midcap stocks have delivered strong gains across multiple time frames, with several names posting sharp rallies in 2026. While market conditions have remained selective, these 10 stocks have stood out for their performance, gaining between 33% and nearly 70% year to date. The sto

It's the cocktail taking young drinkers by storm - but the packaging is 'unrecyclable' - Published Cleaning up after pre-drinks, Aédén Rooney puts his empty BuzzBallz in the recycling. "It's plastic and metal, so I'd just assume it's recyclable," he said. The company behind the b

Listen to this article in summarized format Edited excerpts from a chat: The 360 ONE Flexicap Fund has delivered 17.5% over three years against 11.5% for the BSE 500 TRI. Which portfolio decisions have contributed most significantly to returns since the fund's launch in June 2023

Official shareholding data shows that Kacholia's stake in the company rose to 3.03% from 2.46%, with the market veteran adding 1.3 lakh shares to his portfolio. The move comes even as Indo SMC has delivered a sharp rally since its stock market debut in January. The stock has gain

Geopolitical Tensions Revive Safe-Haven Demand Geopolitical developments remain one of the strongest drivers for gold prices. Rising tensions between the United States and Iran have once again reminded investors of gold's traditional role as a safe-haven asset. Concerns over mili

Ace investor Dolly Khanna, known for spotting emerging small-cap winners, appears to have exited five stocks in the first quarter of FY27, booking profits in some while cutting exposure to others that have underperformed this year. Here's the full list: The stock is down 16% this

But with longer life expectancy, inflation and evolving investment options, financial experts believe retirees need a more balanced approach that prioritises income stability, liquidity and long-term growth. While there is no one-size-fits-all retirement portfolio, experts say th

How do Manchester City manage the Rodri dilemma? - Published Manchester City are in flux. Replacing a manager after 10 years is no easy feat, let alone when there appears to be a squad overhaul too. Four of the starters in City's Treble-winning side of 2022-23 - Manuel Akanji, Na

A small town in southern Finland has turned to the world's largest commercial sand battery to fix what many see as the most critical problem facing renewable energy: intermittency. Standing at 13 meters tall and 15 meters wide, the eye-catching facility uses 2,000 metric tons of

A small town in southern Finland has turned to the world's largest commercial sand battery to fix what many see as the most critical problem facing renewable energy: intermittency. Standing at 13 meters tall and 15 meters wide, the eye-catching facility uses 2,000 metric tons of

Stocks to buy under ₹200: Escalating geopolitical tensions and a sustained rally in crude oil prices continued to unsettle investors, dragging Indian equities lower for a fifth straight trading session on Friday, July 24. For the week, the damage was significant. Both the Nifty 5

Sean McCann - brother of Madeleine - to swim at Commonwealths - Published Sean McCann - the younger brother of Madeleine McCann - will swim for Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Saturday. The 21-year-old - a Loughborough University student - is entered in the 400m,

Gangs, violence and dumped dead animals: The hidden world of illegal hare hunts - Published On a remote Cambridgeshire farm, where his nearest neighbour is half a mile away, Mathew Latta was making lunch when the peace was shattered by the sound of loud exhausts. Latta ran to the

Nvidia said it's secured AI memory supply from South Korea's SK Hynix, as the chipmaker tries to lock in a key component for its advanced processors and systems. The agreement, announced late Friday in San Francisco, could be worth $500 billion over a number of years, and include

The Nifty lost another 102 points on Friday, extending its decline for a fifth consecutive session. Investor sentiment remained subdued as Brent crude surged above $100 a barrel following a fresh escalation in the Middle East, reviving concerns over inflation and the domestic eco

Listen to this article in summarized format Crude oil price on this week Oil prices had surged earlier in the week as the United States and Iran traded missile strikes, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to a trickle and Yemen's Houthis launched attacks on vessels in t

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The pan-European STOXX 600 index edged 0.6% higher to 644.67, rising for the second straight week. Germany's DAX rose as SAP gained 10% after the software group reported second-quarter current cloud backlog growth ahead of analyst expectations. The broader technology index added

Every major index lost ground overall for the week amid increasing pressure from a sharp escalation in the U.S. war with Iran. Investors are also contending with new tariffs from the Trump administration and worries about the economy suffering under the weight of stubborn inflati

Net profit fell to ₹1,278 crore in the quarter ended June 2026, from ₹4,541 crore recorded in the corresponding quarter a year earlier. Profit was also impacted by a 26% fall in other income as both treasury and fee-based income fell year on year. Other income fell to ₹3,470 cror

Buy or sell stocks: The Indian stock market ended another session in negative territory on Friday, July 24, with benchmark indices extending their losing streak to five consecutive sessions. Investors remained cautious amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, whi

Some analysts see another intervention by Japanese officials as likely to have only a short-lived effect, similar to recent interventions in the currency, without coordinated steps such as a more aggressive path of rate hikes by the Bank of Japan (BOJ). The U.S. Treasury Departme