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Bhai Dooj 2026 Today: What Do Different Tilak Colours Mean? Check Red, Yellow, Sandalwood and Rice Grain Significance
Bhai Dooj 2026 is being celebrated today, November 11. The festival honours the bond between brothers and sisters through the traditional tilak ceremony. Explore the religious significance of red kumkum, yellow turmeric, sandalwood and white tilak, along with the importance of rice grains or akshat. Also check the traditional puja thali items and step-by-step tilak rituals.
ET F&B Conclave North India 2026: Celebrating the leaders, innovators and iconic brands shaping India's hospitality industry
ET Food and Beverage Conclave North India 2026 was recently held in New Delhi to honor industry achievers. Prominent restaurateurs, hospitality leaders, and entrepreneurs attended to discuss evolving trends in the F&B sector. Various panel discussions focused on dining preferences and the global potential of Indian restaurant brands. Awards were presented to women leaders, F&B business leaders, and notable restaurant brands.
PSBs integrate ESG parameters into companies' credit risk assessment
Public sector banks are incorporating environment, social, and governance parameters into their credit risk assessment processes. Seven banks, including the State Bank of India, lead this initiative to enhance credit appraisal. They are developing climate risk frameworks for credit workflows and adopting standardized emission calculation methodologies. The EASE 9.0 Reform Agenda monitors these developments to modernize state-run lenders.
AI analytics, technological upgrades to drive retail investor experience in new Samvat: NSE CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan
Highlighting the exchange's digital initiatives, Chauhan announced major technological upgrades aimed at improving the experience of the country's growing retail investor base.
PSBs see up to Rs 30,000 crore in foreign inflows if investment cap raised to 49%
Public sector banks have told the government that raising the foreign investment cap to 49% from 20% could attract passive foreign inflows of Rs 30,000 crore or more. SBI alone could draw around Rs 20,000 crore as its weightage in the MSCI India index potentially rises, lenders have projected.
IFC extends $150 million credit line to SBI in first investment in an Indian state-owned bank
The International Finance Corporation has extended a $150 million social loan to State Bank of India to support agricultural financing for around 864,000 rural women. The IFC has also executed its first domestic cross-currency swap with an Indian bank, making SBI its first local swap counterparty in South Asia.
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Stop AI from Eroding Your Brand
Artificial intelligence is changing how companies operate and how customers experience their brands. New research suggests that companies with lower levels of “brand debt”—the trust, relevance, and consistency lost when products, experiences, and decisions drift away from customer expectations—are significantly more likely to outperform their peers. Drawing on a benchmark of 60 companies and lessons from Bose’s digital transformation, the lessons here are that managing brand debt should become an enterprise-wide priority rather than a marketing exercise. As AI increasingly shapes customer interactions, companies that manage brand debt deliberately will be better positioned to strengthen trust, sustain growth, and preserve competitive advantage
Canva layoffs: CEO Melanie Perkins calls job cuts ‘hardest moment’ in company's history, says ‘deeply sorry’. Read full letter
Canva Group, recognized as a prominent Australian graphic design platform, is set to undergo significant changes with a restructuring plan that impacts its workforce. The company has announced the elimination of 1,271 jobs, representing about 22% of its total employees. After a decade of steady growth, this move aims to optimize operations.
Titan Q2 Results: Profit jumps 54% YoY to Rs 1,722 crore; total income up 25%
Titan Q2 Results: Titan Company reported a 54% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,722 crore in Q2 FY27, driven by strong demand across jewellery, watches and eyewear. Revenue growth remained broad-based despite a shift in the festive calendar, while international jewellery operations expanded with the addition of Damas..
Agnipath scheme: All Agniveers to be offered regular enrolment after 2-year extended engagement
The Union Cabinet has approved a revised Agnipath scheme offering all Agniveers a pathway to regular military service. The top 25% will be absorbed after four years based on merit, while the remaining 75% can opt for a two-year extension with higher pay, enhanced Seva Nidhi and seniority benefits before enrolment.
PFRDA aims NPS expansion via banks, UPI integration; eyes corpus of around Rs 100 lakh crore by 2040
The regulator is looking to accelerate growth beyond the organic expansion of the pension market by using the existing digital financial infrastructure to bring more people into the long-term savings system.
Nykaa Q2 Results: PAT soars 207% YoY to Rs 101 crore, revenue up 28%; co to acquire 82% stake in Simply Nam
Nykaa reported a 207% year-on-year profit surge to Rs 101 crore in Q2FY27, with revenue rising 28% to Rs 3,006 crore. Beauty and fashion businesses accelerated growth, while quick commerce, owned brands and strategic acquisitions strengthened expansion.
Canva layoffs severance package: From six months’ salary, $10,000 grants to MacBooks, here’s what company has promised affected employees following a 22% workforce reduction
Canva layoff news: Canva Group has announced plans to lay off approximately 1,271 employees as part of a major restructuring effort. The company aims to consolidate its teams to enhance operational efficiency and clarify ownership. Employees affected by the layoffs will receive a generous severance package, which includes financial support for their future endeavors. Canva will require some staff to relocate to Sydney, where product teams will be centralized.
MCX shares tumble 7% even as Q2 net profit surges 130% YoY, revenue more than doubles
MCX shares fell nearly 7% despite reporting 130% growth in second-quarter net profit and a 114% rise in revenue. Jefferies said EBITDA was largely in line with estimates, while higher technology costs and taxes affected the results.
These 11 private and public banking stocks have an upside of up to 33% in 1 year, according to analysts
It is too early to read a lot into the divergence seen in the stock price movements of private and PSU banks on Tuesday. Neither can it be said with any certainty that it had anything to do with FII buying. Against this background, remember: For any investor interested in the banking sector, the price movements should matter less than what the overall Q2 performance of both private and PSU banks reveals.
BLS E-Services Q2 Results: Net profit rises 12% YoY pc to Rs 20.5 cr
BLS E-Services reported a 12.4 percent year-on-year increase in profit after tax for Q2 FY27. The total income for the quarter reached Rs 428.1 crore, up 55.1 percent year-on-year. Additionally, the company's operating EBITDA rose to Rs 28.8 crore, marking a 43.8 percent increase from the previous year. The Business Correspondent segment also achieved a Gross Transaction Value of over Rs 41,400 crore.
FM Sitharaman acknowledges foreign investor anxiety, says she will consider voices seeking tax changes before Budget
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman acknowledged concerns from investors regarding potential tax changes to support equity markets. She emphasized that while taxation is vital, India's economic indicators remain robust and positive. Sitharaman highlighted the necessity for capital expenditure to sustain economic growth and fiscal prudence. On welfare, she noted significant improvements in access to essential services contributing to decreased poverty levels.
India's economic pillars show 'no fragility', says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the government's commitment to increasing capital expenditure to promote economic growth. She remarked on the importance of fiscal prudence while implementing spending strategies effectively. Sitharaman emphasized the need for public investment to enhance welfare programs and improve access to essential services. The government aims to provide comprehensive insurance coverage by 2047 to foster financial inclusion.
The changing C-suite: How finance and HR leaders are driving business transformation
CFOs and CHROs are moving beyond traditional responsibilities to become strategic business partners. The discussion explores how finance and HR leaders are navigating uncertainty, driving technology adoption, building organisational resilience and aligning financial and people strategies with sustainable growth.
‘You are not bigger than the Constitution’: Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi, Shah and CEC Gyanesh Kumar at mega INDIA bloc rally
Rahul Gandhi addressed a rally in Delhi, alleging that the BJP has manipulated electoral processes. He claimed that 13.5 crore voters were improperly removed from electoral rolls, affecting the electoral outcomes. Gandhi emphasized that the opposition would take legal steps against Prime Minister Modi and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He criticized the BJP for capturing key institutions and concentrating wealth among a few industrialists.
Uttar Pradesh to launch state Quantum Mission, steps up push for AI and robotics
The state of Uttar Pradesh is gearing up to launch a transformative Quantum Mission, poised to bolster its technology framework. By focusing on quantum technology within a broader digital transformation agenda, the initiative aims to ignite innovation. At the ETGovernment AI Vision Conclave, leading industry figures explored the adoption of AI, investment avenues, and workforce readiness.
G20 foreign ministers end Atlanta meeting without consensus on key issue, group photo cancelled
Top diplomats from the G20 met in Atlanta, but they could not agree on important global security issues. Tensions, particularly regarding Russia's war in Ukraine, overshadowed the talks and affected the outcomes. The meeting concluded without a joint communique, only a chairman's statement summarizing their discussions. Despite the lack of consensus, efforts were made to strengthen cooperation on supply chains and mineral resources.
Amitabh Kant pitches for development model with rural communities as producers, innovators
Kant also stressed the need to transform rural India into centres of economic activity, innovation and entrepreneurship rather than limiting it to welfare delivery.
Govt sets up banking committee under Suresh N Patel to chart reforms for Viksit Bharat
The government on Friday constituted a High Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat, appointing former Central Vigilance Commissioner Suresh N Patel as its chairman. RBI Deputy Governor Shirish Chandra Murmu, former Indian Bank MD and CEO Padmaja Chunduru and former RBI Deputy Governor N S Vishwanathan are among its members.
NSIC presents Rs 47.76 crore dividend for FY 2025-26; highlights strong financial performance
NSIC Chairman-cum-Managing Director Subhransu Sekhar Acharya presented a dividend of ₹47.76 crore to Union Ministers. Acharya highlighted NSIC's strong financial performance, including a revenue of ₹3,767 crore and Profit After Tax of ₹159 crore. The Union Minister of MSME praised NSIC's role in empowering MSMEs and supporting government initiatives. Discussions on improving MSME partnerships with the Netherlands were also mentioned by Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.
AI an economic equaliser, tech at its best when inclusive, democratic: Google India's Preeti Lobana
Preeti Lobana from Google India emphasises the transformative power of AI for small and medium businesses. She highlights the importance of digital platforms in enhancing economic growth for Viksit Bharat 2047. Growing businesses often fear AI costs, yet Google sees it as a means to level the playing field.
AI an economic equaliser, tech at its best when inclusive, democratic: Google India's Preeti Lobana
Google underscores the pivotal role of artificial intelligence in promoting economic equality and inclusivity among businesses. Preeti Lobana pointed out the essential need for small and medium enterprises to embrace digital platforms as a catalyst for India's economic growth. The article further discusses the significance of ongoing intelligence engines in refining business operations.
India in striking distance of 8% growth as reforms boost economy: Shaktikanta Das
Das said the BFSI sector has a crucial role to play in India's journey from a lower-middle-income economy to a high-income economy, through its intermediation in allocation of financial resources. He said the sector would be required to support India's next-gen Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), be the frontline of green and transition finance and become the catalyst for democratising financial inclusion to support this journey.
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