Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) kick-started the new fiscal with a soft first quarter, primarily due to slowdown in the banking and financial services (BFSI) segment. What also hurt earnings was currency appreciation.

Revenue in dollar terms remained subdued and increased 1.6% quarter-on-quarter to nearly $5.5 billion, which was below consensus estimates of 2.4%-2.6%, according to the results announced on Tuesday.

Differences between the promoters of the country's largest airline IndiGo came into public on Tuesday with Rakesh Gangwal alleging serious governance lapses by co-founder Rahul Bhatia who had earlier termed his demands as unreasonable.

South Korean automaker Hyundai on Tuesday launched it's first fully electric SUV — Kona Electric, in India. The vehicles priced at ₹25.30 lakh, promises a driving range of 452 km/charge.

“India is ushering into a new era with clean and connected mobility...Hyundai is leading the future mobility solutions globally and will bring in the most relevant technology in the clean mobility space in the Indian market," S.S. Kim, MD and CEO, Hyundai Motor India Limited said.

NTPC, India’s largest electricity producer, has terminated contracts it had awarded to BGR Mining & Infra Ltd for development of its coal mines in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh over allegations of corruption against senior officials of the private mining company. NTPC has terminated contracts for development and operation of Chatti-Bariatu coal mine in Jharkhand and Talaipalli coal mine in Chhattisgarh, according to two separate letters dated July 4, 2019 sent by the state-owned company.

Payments company Paytm said that it is planning to have more than Rs 20,000 crore in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) from its education business in the current financial year as it looks to expand its current offerings in the segment that includes fee payment, coaching and test series packages, and helping students choose the right college.

Domestic equity benchmark BSE Sensex fell over 250 points in early trade Tuesday dragged by losses in HDFC twins and TCS as Budget tax proposals continued to spook investors.

After dropping over 253 points in opening session, the 30-share index pared some losses to trade 152.50 points, or 0.39%, lower at 38,568.07 at 0930 hours. Similarly, the broader Nifty shed 49.25 points, or 0.43%, to 11,509.35.

With India cementing its entry into the ICC World Cup semi-final, official broadcaster Star India as well as fans are optimistic about the team’s prospects. If India manages to secure a spot in the finals, Star India is expected to hike ad rates for the final match to be played on July 14. According to media planners, Star India could reportedly demand anything in the range of `30-45 lakh per 10 seconds from advertisers who want to make last-minute spot buys for the final match.

Ahead of the proposed sale of the loss-making Air India, an anxious ministry of civil aviation has called for an impact analysis of the closure of Jet Airways. Ernst & Young (EY), the advisors to the sale, which flopped the first time, has been tasked with assessing the chances of a success in the light of shutdown of Jet Airways.

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) Monday said it has tied up with Turkish textile manufacturer Kivan Tekstil to manufacture and market its sustainable and eco-friendly fabric brand R|Elan's GreenGold fabric in Turkey.

"Apart from manufacturing and marketing R|Elan GreenGold fabrics, Kivan will be the exclusive distributor of Recron GreenGold fibres to spinners, yarn manufacturers and knitters across Turkey.

In a setback to incumbent mobile operators, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has rejected the government's demand of a re-look at lowering of the reserve price of spectrum, especially 5G.

In its letter to DoT on Monday, Trai said the department has misconstrued this quote -- "Due to competition, concerns have been expressed about the financial health of the sector, its revenue growth and the capability of companies to meet contractual commitments" as Trai recommendation.

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