Business -

India’s first hydrogen train set for July 17 launch: Route, features, inside look and FAQs

TazaPulseJuly 16, 2026

India is set to get its first Hydrogen Fuel Cell Train on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off the train on the Jind–Sonipat section in Haryana, marking a new chapter in the country’s transition towards cleaner transport. India’s first Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trainset is designed to generate its own electricity onboard...

Refurbished Smartphones: Rising cost fuels rush for refurbished devices

TazaPulseJuly 16, 2026

NEW DELHI: India’s refurbished smartphones and laptops market is set to significantly outperform the market for new devices this year as soaring memory costs push up prices and drive more consumers towards certified pre-owned alternatives. The trend is also prompting leading brands to strengthen their official refurbished programmes, signalling that the secondary market is becoming...

Stock market Live Updates: BSE Sensex jumps over 150 points, Nifty50 climbs above 24,100 in early trade

TazaPulseJuly 16, 2026

Stock market today: Nifty seen opening steady as Fed rate-cut hopes, DII buying support sentiment Indian equity markets are expected to open on a steady note on Wednesday, with Gift Nifty trading around 24,085, up 43 points, indicating a mildly positive start for benchmark indices. While global market cues remain mixed, investors will continue to...

Bank holiday today: Will banks remain shut for Rath Yatra and Harela on July 16? Check state-wise list

TazaPulseJuly 16, 2026

July brings a series of bank holidays across India, with closure dates varying by state depending on regional festivals and other occasions. If you are planning to visit a bank branch on Thursday, July 16, it is worth checking the bank holiday calendar first. Banks will remain closed in several parts of the country to...

Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for July 16, 2026 – check list

TazaPulseJuly 16, 2026

Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Top stock market recommendations: Anant Raj, Sobha Ltd, and PNB Housing Finance have been identified as the top stocks to buy by Aakash K Hindocha, Vice President – Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group/Nuvama Wealth Management for July 16, 2026. Views on Nifty and Bank Nifty have also been...

scheme targets semiconductor fabrication homegrown phone brands

Union Cabinet: Union Cabinet clears Rs 1.9 lakh crore push for chips, mobile phones

TazaPulseJuly 16, 2026

NEW DELHI: The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved two schemes, with govt support of Rs 1.9 lakh crore, aimed at taking India’s electronics manufacturing ambitions beyond assembly lines into semiconductor fabrication, advanced packaging, materials and homegrown mobile phone brands.The Cabinet cleared Semicon 2.0 with an outlay of Rs 1,27,500 crore and the Mobile Phone Manufacturing...

India-Uk Trade Deal: India-UK trade deal: British cars get cheaper but Scotch has to wait

TazaPulseJuly 16, 2026

NEW DELHI: British car majors, including JLR and McLaren, have announced steep reductions in prices as the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) kicked on Wednesday. But your bottle of Scotch and Gin, as well as blended India-made whisky, will take time to get cheaper, with the filing and clearances from state excise departments...

Epfo: New technology helps EPFO clear claims faster

TazaPulseJuly 16, 2026

NEW DELHI: The use of new technology is helping the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) settle claims faster apart from clearing backlog and depositing interest income into subscriber accounts quickly.The latest version of Centralised IT Enabled Services (CITES), which went live July 3, as well as the revamped rules, have resulted in auto-processing of 83%...

govt approves 2 highway projects for varanasi

Two Varanasi highway projects worth Rs 25,446 crore approved – how they will affect commuters

TazaPulseJuly 16, 2026

Cabinet approved 43.218 km Link/Connector Corridor connecting NH-31 and Varanasi Ring Road along the River Varuna . NEW DELHI: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved two highway projects to further strengthen infrastructure in Varanasi (Kashi) by constructing a 43.2-km, predominantly 6/4-lane elevated corridor along the Varuna riverbank and a 46.04-km, predominantly...

108319145 1781037965057 gettyimages 2280763717 jr 18752 2ksknfd9

United Airlines (UAL) 2Q 2026 earnings

TazaPulseJuly 16, 2026

A United Airlines plane takes off from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on June 9, 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images United Airlines‘ second-quarter results came in ahead of Wall Street estimates, but billions of dollars in added fuel costs continue to weigh on earnings, the carrier said Wednesday. Here is...