Vivo is gearing up to revive its S-series lineup in India with the upcoming debut of the Vivo S2, following recent leaks detailing its hardware specifications ahead of an expected launch on August 6. Positioned in the competitive mid-range segment, the smartphone is set to showcase a 6.83-inch 1.5K 3D curved AMOLED display with a…
Asian Paints has reported a strong financial performance for the first quarter, with its net profit rising to ₹1,539 crore, surpassing market expectations. The country’s largest paint manufacturer also recorded an 18 per cent increase in revenue during the quarter. The company’s improved profitability was supported by strategic price increases, which helped offset the impact…
State-run Bank of Baroda (BoB) is investigating an alleged data breach after reports claimed that nearly 1 terabyte of sensitive information was leaked on the dark web. The compromised data is reportedly linked to retail and corporate banking operations, including customer account details, loan information, net banking records, non-resident Indian (NRI) and corporate banking data,…
Samsung Electronics has officially opened pre-orders for its newest flagship foldable smartphones, introducing an expanded lineup that includes the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Flip8. The strategic rollout—highlighted by a redesigned, passport-style form factor for the standard Fold8—marks the South Korean tech giant’s most significant portfolio expansion since pioneering the…
Canara Bank reported a standalone net profit of ₹4,855.82 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, marking a 2.2 per cent year-on-year growth compared with the same period last year. The public sector lender also recorded strong growth in its core income, with net interest income (NII) rising 13.4 per cent to ₹10,215.27 crore…
AU Small Finance Bank reported a strong financial performance for the first quarter ended June 2026 (Q1 FY27), posting a 37% year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹796 crore. The growth was driven by higher net interest income (NII) and lower provisions, although profit declined 4% on a sequential basis. The bank’s NII rose 32%…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said that the Indian economy remains resilient despite global uncertainties, including the ongoing West Asia conflict and concerns over the monsoon. In its latest State of the Economy report for July, the central bank said domestic economic activity has remained stable, supported by strong demand conditions and the…
Maruti Suzuki India has announced a price hike of up to ₹30,000 across its vehicle portfolio from August 2026, citing a continued rise in input costs and an unfavourable cost environment. The country’s largest carmaker informed the stock exchanges that the price revision has become necessary due to sustained increases in production expenses. In a…
Tata Power has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from the Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) to supply 324 MW of power from its upcoming 1,000 MW Pumped Hydro Storage Project (PSP) at Bhivpuri in Maharashtra. The project was awarded through SECI’s tariff-based global competitive bidding process for the supply of 1,500 MW/12,000…
Former Union Economic Affairs Secretary EAS Sarma has raised strong objections against the ongoing strategic disinvestment of IDBI Bank, warning that the move will inflict severe injustice on employees belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC). In a formal communication to the Union Finance Ministry, Sarma highlighted that transferring…
