Retail investors are continuing to pour large sums into mid and smallcap mutual fund schemes, chasing high returns even as experts warn of stretched valuations and recommend a shift to safer ground.According to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), investors allocated Rs 20,255 crore into mid and smallcap schemes in the…
Prasidh Krishna celebrates taking the crucial wicket of Joe Root during day four of the Fifth Test Match vs England at The Oval (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) TimesofIndia.com in London: It was absolute theatre in the final session of Day 4. It had everything. Almost every delivery became an event. Both India seamers Mohammed…
India has significantly ramped up its crude oil imports from the United States during President Donald Trump’s second term, marking a major shift in its energy sourcing strategy, according to official trade data, reported ANI- quoting sources. Imports of US crude rose over 50 per cent in the first half of 2025 compared to the…
BENGALURU: That deportations of Indians from the US have surged significantly since Donald Trump returned to office in Jan this year is no secret. Now here’s how much more it is when compared to the Biden term and the last year of Trump’s previous term that preceded it: On average, at least 8 Indians were…
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is preparing to issue a travel advisory for China following a surge in mosquito-borne chikungunya infections, particularly in the southern province of Guangdong, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday. “CDC is aware of the reported chikungunya outbreak in Guangdong Province in China and is currently assessing the size…
Digital and telecom arm of Reliance Industries, Jio Platforms Ltd, reported a 25% year-on-year (YoY) rise in net profit at Rs 7,110 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The company’s gross revenue for the first quarter of FY26 climbed 19% YoY to Rs 41,054 crore, according to the consolidated earnings release issued by…
NEW DELHI: Police on Thursday attributed the recent surge in criminal activities in Bihar to pre-monsoon seasonal patterns, farmers and heightened political attention due to upcoming state elections. While addressing a press conference, Bihar’s Additional Director General of Police, Kundan Krishnan claimed that murder rates traditionally spike before the monsoon season.“Recently, there have been a…
India’s merchandise trade data for June 2025 reveals a mixed picture, with imports declining and exports largely flat, according to a fresh analysis by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).Figures released by the ministry of commerce on Tuesday showed that merchandise exports stood at $35.14 billion, recording a marginal rise of just 0.05% compared to…
NEW DELHI: The rise in UPI payments has helped reduce use of cash in India, a new paper by a team from IMF has said, while using proxies, such as cash withdrawal from ATMs and currency in circulation as a proportion of GDP.“Since its launch in 2016, UPI has grown quickly, while some proxies for…
NEW DELHI: A Parliamentary Panel on Tuesday questioned top officials from the aviation ministry, airline, and airport representatives over the Air India plane crash, news agency PTI reported citing sources.The agenda of the meeting was to take oral evidence from representatives of the ministry, DGCA, AERA, AAI, AAICLAS, BCAS, and other concerned organisations, including airport…