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Financial Express Kochi
Architecture of oil is breaking
OPEC FUNCTION OF HAVING A BUFFER BETWEEN GEOPOLITICAL SHOCK & ECONOMIC SLUMP CAN'T BE JETTISONED
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May 08, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
After Beirut strike, Netanyahu says ‘no immunity' for militants
ISRAELI, LEBANESE REPRESENTATIVES TO HOLD TALKS IN WASHINGTON ON MAY 14-15
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May 08, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Mcd flags slower Q2 sales growth
MCDONALD'S EXECUTIVES ON Thursday flagged a softer start to the second-quarter citing persistent pressure on lower-income consumers from higher fuel prices, as the burger chain also missed first-quarter US sales growth estimates.
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May 08, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Bharti’s arm launches cybersecurity platform
BHARTI AIRTEL'S ENTERPRISE arm Airtel Business has launched a new cybersecurity platform aimed at securing hybrid work environments, as companies grapple with rising and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
1 min |
May 08, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Citi unveils new profitability target
CITIGROUP IS EXPECTING a key profit metric to range between 11% and 13% for 2027 and 2028, the bank said on Thursday, as CEO Jane Fraser spearheads a company-wide overhaul to drive growth.
1 min |
May 08, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Venugopal backed as CM by Kerala MLAs
AN “OVERWHELMING” MAJORITY of the Congress’s newly elected MLAs, as well as state MPs, in Kerala favour AICC general secretary in-charge of organisation, KC Venugopal, for the post of Chief Minister.
1 min |
May 08, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Ola’s revenue nearly halves to ₹1,171 cr in FY25
BHAVISH AGGARWAL-LED OLA Consumer (formerly Ola Cabs) saw its operating revenue nearly halve in FY25, tumbling 42% to ₹1,171 crore from 2,012 crore in FY24, even as losses doubled to ₹662 crore during the period, according to its consolidated financial statements sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) via Tracxn.
1 min |
May 08, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Apex court appoints ex-CJI mediator in Sona trust feud
APRELIMINARY REPORT LIKELY BY DY CHANDRACHUD BEFORE AUG
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May 08, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
HC refuses urgent hearing of plea to halt Tata Trusts meet
TRUSTEES MAY DISCUSS LISTING MANDATE, REMOVAL OF SRINIVASAN
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May 08, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Indian schoolkids weakest in mathematics, higher reasoning
NITIAAYOG'S NATIONAL education report released Thursday flagged a deepening learning crisis among the country’s 246.9 million school students.
2 min |
May 08, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
‘Jewar to emerge as key export gateway for MSMEs’
VIKAS AGARWAL , CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AIR INDIA SATS AIRPORT SERVICES
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May 08, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
ECLGS 5.0: SBI has corpus worth ₹70,000-80,000 cr
STATE BANK OF India (SBI) has room to offer ₹70,000-80,000 crore of credit facilities under the emergency credit guarantee scheme 5.0, announced on Tuesday, for the micro, small and medium enterprises, Chairman CS Setty said on Thursday.
1 min |
May 08, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
TVK lacks numbers to form govt: Guv
TAMIL NADU GOVERNOR Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Thursday rejected TVK chief Vijay’s claim to form the government, stating that his party lacks the requisite numbers, adding another layer of political uncertainty and prompting the single-largest party to step up efforts to seek support again from the Left parties, VCK and the IUML.
1 min |
May 08, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Calling for a new pitch
EXPERTS SAY IN-HOUSE AGENCIES SHOULD CONSIDER REDEFINING THEIR VALUE PROPOSITION, EITHER BY SPECIALISING OR BY COLLABORATING WITH SPECIALISTS
3 min |
May 08, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Crude supply crunch may persist for weeks: Analysts
HOPES OF A possible US-Iran peace deal have triggered a sharp correction in global oil futures, but analysts warned that disruptions in physical crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz could continue for several weeks even if an agreement is reached immediately.
1 min |
May 08, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Bajaj Auto could face margin pressure on rising input costs
SHARES OF BAJAJ Auto of Thursday surged 2.83% to close at ₹10,606.75 on the BSE, a day after the firm reported strong Q4 numbers, as investors responded positively to strong export growth, improving operating leverage and management’s optimistic outlook on profitability despite rising raw material costs.
1 min |
May 08, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
'Industry firmly out of the woods'
Muthoot Microfin swung to a net profit of ₹170 crore in FY26 from a net loss of ₹223 crore in FY25.
2 min |
May 08, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Tata Group, JSW to spend $1 bn on EV, battery tech
TATA GROUP AND JSW Group are looking to spend nearly $1 billion to build domestic capabilities in electric-vehicle and battery technologies, people familiar with the matter said, reflecting a growing urgency on the part of the country’s biggest companies to reduce their reliance on Chinese technology.
1 min |
May 08, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
'Banks must be ready to counter cyber threats'
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL Services Secretary M Nagaraju on Thursday urged banks to prioritise cybersecurity and operational resilience to counter emerging risks, including those from artificial intelligence (AI).
1 min |
May 08, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Ex-Chinese defence ministers get death over graft charges
TWO FORMER CHINESE defence ministers, Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu, were sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve over graft charges by a military court on Thursday, in an unprecedented purge at the top of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
1 min |
May 08, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
US, Iran edging towards peace deal; oil slides
THE UNITED STATES and Iran are edging towards a temporary agreement to halt their war, sources and officials said on Thursday, with Tehran reviewing a proposal that would stop the fighting but leave the most contentious issues unresolved.
2 min |
May 08, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Britannia profit rises 21% in Q4
BRITANNIA INDUSTRIES’ NET profit rose 21.2% year-on-year to %678 crore in the fourth quarter of FY26, even as margins stayed mostly flat for the period amid input cost pressures.
1 min |
May 08, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
India could be a model for global retail: Walmart CEO
Furner meets PM in maiden visit; says retailer’s India sourcing at $40 bn
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May 08, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Goyal chairs meet to boost mkt access for farm exports
UNION MINISTER OF Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Thursday chaired a meeting to prepare a roadmap for obtaining Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) approvals for Indian agricultural and fisheries products in global markets, with the aim of boosting exports and improving income opportunities for farmers and fishing community.
1 min |
May 08, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Bangladesh seeks China’s support for Teesta project
BANGLADESH'S NEW GOVERNMENT, headed by Tarique Rahman, has formally sought China’s involvement and support for the Teesta River restoration project, a move that may cast shadow on New Delhi-Dhaka ties.
1 min |
May 08, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Emami steps up its D2C bet with 60% stake in IncNut
FMCG MAJOR EMAMI is sharpening its digital-first strategy with the acquisition of a 60% stake in IncNut Digital, the parent company of personalised skincare brands Vedix and SkinKraft, in a deal valued at ₹321 crore.
1 min |
May 08, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Bengal demand may raise govt’s job guarantee, other spending
THE CENTRE'S SPENDING on welfare schemes, particularly the job guarantee programme, could rise with a likely resumption of the scheme in West Bengal.
1 min |
May 08, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Dabur March quarter profit up 15%
CONSUMER GOODS MAJOR Dabur on Thursday reported a 15.1% year-on-year growth in consolidated net profit for the March quarter at $369 crore, supported by steady domestic demand, even as its international business is facing challenges amid the war in West Asia.
1 min |
May 08, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
From drones to weapons & modern tech: Armed forces take fast route to shopping
REORGANISING ITSELF INTO a more agile and functional fighting force, more so post Operation Sindoor, the Indian military has made large-scale emergency procurement of modern weapons and technology to change the way it fights future wars.
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May 08, 2026
Financial Express Kochi
Rise in direct investment by retail, HNI investors in Q4
DIRECT INVESTMENT BY retail and HNI investors saw a spike in the fourth quarter, data released by Amfi show.
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