Heatstroke kills 16 in India as temperatures climb
- 24-May-2026
NEW DELHI: At least 16 people have died of heatstroke in southern India so far this summer, officials said Sunday, as a heatwave grips swathes of the country following official health warnings. India is no stranger to scorching summers, but years of scientific research have found climate change is causing heatwaves to become longer, more […]
India records over 300 suspected heatstroke cases as summer temperatures spike
- 23-May-2026
More than 300 suspected cases of heatstroke have been reported in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh from the start of March to mid-May, the state’s health department said. Here are some details: Andhra Pradesh reported 325 suspected heatstroke cases between March 1 and May 19 – with roughly a third of them reported […]
India cracks down on seven in social media stock manipulation case
- 23-May-2026
India’s markets regulator barred seven individuals from the securities market on Friday over allegations they manipulated shares of as many as 82 small companies through social media platforms. Here are the key details: One Hemant Gupta, his wife, ex-wife and his four children allegedly used Telegram, WhatsApp and X to manipulate shares of small companies. […]
Maruti Suzuki to hike prices as input costs climb
- 22-May-2026
India’s Maruti Suzuki will increase the prices of its vehicles by up to 30,000 rupees ($311.85) from next month, the country’s top carmaker said on Thursday, as inflationary pressures and an adverse cost environment persist. The Middle East conflict has disrupted global trade routes and energy markets, driving up prices of key inputs and pressing […]
India directs state-run banks, insurance firms to cut costs, shift to EVs
- 18-May-2026
India’s finance ministry directed state-run banks, insurers and financial institutions on Monday to implement cost-cutting measures, including sharp curbs on travel and a phased transition to electric vehicles, according to an order reviewed by Reuters. The order, part of a broader austerity push, will cover institutions like the State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda […]
Air India records record annual loss above $2 billion, shareholder results show
- 15-May-2026
Air India Group recorded a record loss of more than $2 billion for its 2025-26 fiscal year, according to shareholder Singapore Airlines’ annual report, as India’s second-largest airline grappled with disruption from the Iran war and Pakistan’s ban on Indian carriers from its airspace. In the report released on Thursday, Singapore Airlines (SIA), which owns […]
Iran war and oil to dominate BRICS meet in India
- 14-May-2026
NEW DELHI: Foreign ministers from the BRICS group of nations, including Iran and Russia, meet in India on Thursday, with the Middle East conflict and related fuel crisis set to dominate discussions. India, which holds the BRICS chair this year, is hosting the two-day gathering of foreign ministers of the expanded bloc, which now includes […]
Dr Reddy’s plans generic Ozempic launch in Canada
- 13-May-2026
India’s Dr Reddy’s, which reported an 86% slump in profit on Tuesday, said it aims to launch the generic version of blockbuster diabetes drug Ozempic in Canada in the next few days, as it bets on semaglutide to be a key growth driver. Last month, the company received approval for its generic semaglutide treatment for […]
PVR INOX posts quarterly profit on higher per-customer spending
- 12-May-2026
India’s PVR INOX reported a fourth-quarter profit on Monday, helped by higher ticket prices and increased spending on food and beverages. The multiplex operator PVR Inox posted a profit of 1.87 billion rupees ($19.64 million) for the quarter ended March 31, from a net loss of 1.25 billion rupees a year earlier. Profit margins expanded to […]
Toyota to build new 100,000-units-a-year car factory
- 11-May-2026
Toyota said on Monday it would build a new 100,000-vehicles-a-year factory in Maharashtra, India that would begin production in the first half of 2029. The plant, to be located in the region’s Bidkin Industrial Area, will manufacture a new SUV model and would employ about 2,800 people, the Japanese automaker said in a statement. It […]