India and the US are nearing a bilateral trade agreement, with negotiators reporting significant progress and only a few issues remaining. Discussions are described as positive and productive, focusing on market access and tariff alignment. This potential deal, aimed at boosting trade between the two nations, is expected to be a win-win, marking a key…

Axis Bank’s Q4 FY26 net profit dipped slightly to Rs 7,071 crore, impacted by higher provisioning and lower trading gains. Despite this, core interest income saw steady growth, fueled by a significant 19% rise in net advances, particularly in corporate and SME segments. The bank also reported improved asset quality and strong capital adequacy ratios.

TCS has extended 25,000 job offers to fresh graduates for FY27, with future hiring contingent on market demand. The IT giant, which hired 44,000 freshers last year, is maintaining its delivery model and focusing on project needs. CEO Krithivasan described the demand pipeline as stable, with early signs of recovery in client spending across various…

India’s economy shows resilience amidst global turmoil. SBI Research projects strong GDP growth between 6.8% and 7.1% for FY27. The nation navigates oil shocks from a position of strength. Domestic fundamentals provide a buffer. Potential risks like Super El Nino are noted. Inflation is expected at 4.5% with fiscal deficit around 4.5-4.6%.

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has directed banks to bolster cybersecurity against advanced AI threats, including those posed by Anthropic’s ‘Claude Mythos’. Emphasizing proactive measures and real-time threat sharing, she urged banks to collaborate, hire top professionals, and leverage AI for defense, ensuring robust protection of customer data and financial assets.

The central issue, however, was whether the earlier maintenance order stood extinguished because the High Court had observed that prior payments would constitute permanent alimony. The Court held that this question could not be answered in a blanket manner.

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are exhibiting weak signals on an intra-day basis, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities recommends a buy on dip strategy.