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Israeli Special Forces Raid, Fresh Gaza Strikes Kill Several Amid Fragile Ceasefire
A covert Israeli raid and a wave of strikes across Gaza City killed several Palestinians on Tuesday, underscoring how fragile the nearly year-old ceasefire remains.
SCO Leaders Sign Bishkek Declaration as Modi Pushes Anti-Terror Agenda, Pakistan to Chair Bloc
Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, including PM Modi, Xi Jinping and Putin, signed the Bishkek Declaration on Tuesday, with Pakistan set to take over the bloc's chair.
ESDS Software Solution's Rs 720-Crore IPO Subscribed Over 42 Times on Final Day
ESDS Software Solution's IPO saw overwhelming demand on its closing day, subscribed more than 42 times overall with the NII portion booked over 125 times.
Jewellery Stocks Slide After Modi Renews Call to Avoid Non-Essential Gold Purchases
Titan, Kalyan Jewellers and other listed jewellery names fell in early trade after PM Modi again urged citizens to limit gold buying, as spot gold also slipped.
Modi Warns Against 'Double Standards' on Terrorism as SCO Leaders Adopt Bishkek Declaration
PM Modi called for dismantling terrorism's global ecosystem as SCO leaders, including Xi Jinping and Putin, signed the Bishkek Declaration at the 26th summit.
Russia Launches Massive Overnight Missile and Drone Barrage on Kyiv, Killing at Least 11
A large-scale Russian missile and drone assault on Kyiv overnight killed at least 11 people and wounded more than a dozen, hitting a railway depot and residential buildings.
Gold's Debasement Rally Collides With a Hawkish Fed: Inside August 2026's Market Whipsaw
A Treasury bond buyback revived the 'debasement trade' and sent gold and silver soaring in August — until a hawkish Fed Chair and a Strait of Hormuz oil shock reversed course and put rate hikes back on the table.
Deep-Tech Startup Zenergize Raises Rs 33.5 Crore to Scale EV Charger Production
Zenergize Technologies has raised Rs 33.5 crore in a pre-Series A round to scale manufacturing of its indigenous silicon carbide-based EV chargers and solar inverters.
Mahanagar Gas Hikes CNG and PNG Prices in Mumbai as Middle East Crisis Bites
Mahanagar Gas raised CNG prices by Rs 2 per kg and domestic PNG by Re 1 per SCM in Mumbai, citing rising input costs tied to Middle East tensions.
Milky Mist Shares Jump 9.5% as Q1 Profit Surges Nearly Tenfold
Milky Mist Dairy Food shares rallied 9.5% on Tuesday after the company reported an eightfold rise in Q1 FY27 net profit, taking the stock 65% above its IPO price.
Skyways Air Services, Hy-Tech Engineers Post Contrasting Stock Market Debuts
Skyways Air Services listed at a 10% discount while Hy-Tech Engineers debuted at a 41.5% premium, highlighting diverging investor sentiment among Tuesday's IPO listings.
US FTC Sues Amazon Over Alleged $20 Billion Ad Overcharging Scheme
The FTC and 22 states have sued Amazon, alleging the company secretly overcharged advertisers roughly $20 billion through undisclosed changes to its ad auction system.
US Supreme Court Lets White House Continue $400 Million Ballroom Construction
A divided Supreme Court allowed construction on Trump's $400 million White House ballroom to continue while a legal challenge over its approval plays out.
Gold Futures Fall for Fourth Straight Session as Traders Book Profits
MCX gold slipped further on Saturday, extending a four-session slide as traders booked profits and awaited fresh cues on US inflation and Fed policy.
Max Estates Buys 85-Acre Delhi Land Parcel in Rs 420-Crore Share Swap
Max Estates has acquired an 84.71-acre land parcel in West Delhi through a non-cash share swap, marking its entry into the capital's housing market.
Meta's India Head Sandhya Devanathan Departs to Join OpenAI
Meta's vice-president for India, Sandhya Devanathan, is leaving after a decade at the company to take on a newly created regional role at OpenAI.
Death Toll From Russian Strike on Kyiv Region's Bucha District Rises to 37
A Russian strike on a warehouse in Ukraine's Bucha district has killed at least 37 people, with dozens more wounded and a day of mourning declared.
Delhi CNG Prices Jump Nearly 8% as West Asia Crisis Drives Up Global LNG Costs
IGL raised Delhi CNG rates by Rs 3.89/kg from 6 am Saturday as the Strait of Hormuz disruption pushes global LNG prices sharply higher.
Sitharaman Pitches India as Global Manufacturing Hub at Chicago Roundtable
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged US investors to build in India across manufacturing, AI, semiconductors and GIFT City finance.
Trump Announces 'Biggest Oil Deal in World History' With Venezuela
The US has secured majority control of over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves in a deal Trump says will cut American gas prices.
ICICI Bank Raises $1 Billion via Landmark Overseas Bond Sale
ICICI Bank completed a $1 billion five-year senior notes issuance that drew over $2.3 billion in orders, marking one of the largest dollar bond sales by an Indian lender this year.
Neeraj Chopra Books Diamond League Final Spot Despite Skipping Zurich
Neeraj Chopra has secured a place in the 2026 Diamond League javelin final in Brussels despite sitting out the Zurich leg, as Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage leads the standings.
Nepal Rejects Foreign Rescue Teams as Flood Death Toll Nears 500
Nepal's foreign ministry says domestic agencies can handle search-and-rescue after flash floods killed close to 500 people, turning down help from India, China, the US and others.
Norway's King Harald V Dies at 89, Son Haakon Succeeds Him as King Haakon VIII
King Harald V of Norway, Europe's oldest reigning monarch, has died at 89 after a short illness, with his son Crown Prince Haakon ascending the throne as King Haakon VIII.
Ola Electric Launches S1Z Scooter With Indigenous Bharat Cell LFP Battery Technology
Ola Electric has launched its S1Z scooter range starting at Rs 79,999, marking the first mass-market rollout of the company's indigenously developed Bharat Cell LFP battery technology.
Priority Jewels IPO Sees Strong Day 1 Demand, Nearly 2x Subscribed
Priority Jewels' Rs 190-200 price band IPO got off to a robust start on day one, driven by strong retail participation and a healthy grey market premium.
Rupee Ends Higher as Dollar Supply Surges Ahead of RBI Deposit Window Closure
The Indian rupee closed higher on Friday, rounding out a weekly gain, as dollar inflows tied to a closing RBI deposit scheme and MSCI rebalancing offset month-end importer demand.
SEBI Clears Jio Platforms IPO Along With Six Other Public Offerings
SEBI has issued observations clearing the IPO plans of seven companies including Jio Platforms and Paras Healthcare, with Reliance's telecom arm planning to raise funds primarily to repay debt.
TVS Motor Names Peyman Kargar as New CEO, Succeeding K N Radhakrishnan
TVS Motor Company has appointed international business head Peyman Kargar as its next Director and CEO, effective January 2027, succeeding long-serving chief K N Radhakrishnan.
Sensex, Nifty Snap Two-Day Losing Streak as IT Stocks Rally
Indian benchmarks rebounded on Friday as a sharp rally in IT shares, boosted by Nvidia's strong results, offset weakness in banking and consumer stocks.
US Military Says Hormuz Shipping Lanes Cleared of Iranian Mines, Iran Disputes Claim
CENTCOM says US forces have cleared international shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian sea mines, though Iran disputes the claim and says none of its own ships have moved without permission.
Wipro Expands Google Cloud Partnership to Scale Agentic AI
Wipro is deepening its Google Cloud alliance to roll out Gemini Enterprise across its workforce and embed autonomous AI agents into core client operations.
ICICI Prudential AMC Shares Fall 5% After Promoter Prudential Sells 2% Stake
ICICI Prudential AMC shares slid on Thursday after UK-based promoter Prudential Corporation offloaded a 2% stake through a block deal to meet public shareholding norms.
Nepal-China Himalayan Flood: Death Toll Crosses 165, More Than 1,300 Missing
A glacial collapse triggered flash floods on the Nepal-China border, killing over 165 people and leaving more than 1,300 missing as rescue efforts intensify.
RBI Shifts to Near-Constant Rupee Intervention as Forex Reserves Jump
The RBI is stepping in more frequently to support the rupee, backed by a surge in forex reserves, even as the currency remains under pressure from high oil prices.
Skyways Air Services IPO Subscribed Over 11 Times on Final Day, GMP Signals Strong Debut
Skyways Air Services' Rs 582.8-crore IPO closed with subscription of more than 11 times on its final day, with grey market premium pointing to a strong listing.
Hindustan Copper Govt OFS Closes With 726% Retail Subscription, Full Greenshoe Exercised
The government's offer for sale in Hindustan Copper closed with retail bids covering 726% of their quota, prompting the Centre to exercise the entire oversubscription option.
IRCTC Survey Flags Six Dark Patterns as 70% of Users Report Forced Logouts
A LocalCircles survey of over 90,000 IRCTC users found widespread forced logouts, nagging pop-ups and undisclosed charges during train ticket bookings.
ICICI Prudential AMC Shares Slip 5% as Prudential Plans 2% Stake Sale via Block Deal
ICICI Prudential AMC fell 5% intraday after UK-based Prudential plc moved to offload a 2% stake worth up to $327 million to meet public float rules.
Lumino Industries' Rs 700 Crore IPO Opens for Subscription Today
Kolkata-based cable and EPC firm Lumino Industries opened its Rs 700 crore IPO on Thursday, with a price band of Rs 78-82 and strong grey market demand.
Qatar's PM Arrives in Tehran to Push Iran Mediation and Hormuz De-Escalation
Qatar's prime minister met senior Iranian officials in Tehran on Thursday as Doha pushes to revive mediation and ease tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Nepal Flash Flood Leaves Dozens Dead, Hundreds Missing Near China Border
A flash flood on the Bhote Koshi River in Nepal's Rasuwa district has killed dozens and left hundreds missing, including more than 100 Indian nationals.
PhysicsWallah, Groww, Rubicon Research See Over Rs 4,400 Crore in Block Deals on Dalal Street
Five block deals worth more than Rs 6,000 crore changed hands on Wednesday, with large stakes traded in PhysicsWallah, Groww's parent, Viyash Scientific and Rubicon Research.
Purple Style Labs Sets Price Band at Rs 546-575 for Pernia's Pop-Up Shop's Rs 680-Crore IPO
Purple Style Labs, operator of luxury fashion platform Pernia's Pop-Up Shop, has fixed a Rs 546-575 price band for its Rs 680-crore IPO opening August 31.
Sri Lanka Fight to Within 16 Runs of India on Day 4 of Colombo Test
Pasindu Sooriyabandara's 92 and a Kamindu Mendis fifty helped Sri Lanka claw back to 229 for 6 on Day 4, trailing India by just 16 runs in the follow-on innings.
Realme P4s 5G Launched in India With Dimensity 7400 Ultra Chip and 8,000mAh Battery
Realme has launched the P4s 5G in India with a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra chipset, a 144Hz AMOLED display and an 8,000mAh battery.
Sensex, Nifty Erase Early Gains to Close Lower as IT and Auto Stocks Drag
Indian benchmark indices reversed early gains to end lower on Wednesday, dragged by IT, FMCG and auto stocks as investors awaited Nvidia's earnings and US inflation data.
US Pauses Visa Appointments Worldwide, Adding Uncertainty for Indian Applicants
The Trump administration has paused visa interview scheduling at US embassies worldwide for a consular training programme, raising concerns for Indian students and workers.
Adani Energy Shares Rise After Winning Rs 4,700 Crore Maharashtra Transmission Project
Adani Energy Solutions shares climbed after the company won a Rs 4,700 crore transmission project in Maharashtra to support renewable and pumped-storage power evacuation.
China, India Hold Border Talks in Beijing, Agree to Keep Seeking Settlement
Wang Yi and Ajit Doval held talks in Beijing on the disputed Himalayan border, agreeing to continue dialogue and hold the next round in India in 2027.
India Enforce Follow-On After Dinusha's Third Century Powers Sri Lanka Past 290
Sonal Dinusha's third century of the series took Sri Lanka to 290 in Colombo before India enforced the follow-on and made early inroads in the second innings.
US Sanctions Four Indian Firms Over $119 Million Iranian Oil Trade
US Treasury sanctioned four India-based companies and three Indian nationals for allegedly moving $119 million of Iranian petroleum products, drawing sharp pushback from Tehran.
Gaja Alternative Asset Management Lists Today After Nearly 33x Subscription
Gaja Alternative Asset Management's Rs 550-crore IPO began trading on the NSE and BSE Wednesday after being subscribed close to 33 times.
Iran, Oman Agree on Framework for Temporary Hormuz Corridor and Mine-Clearing Plan
Iran and Oman's foreign ministers agreed in Tehran to pursue a temporary shipping corridor and joint mine-clearing project in the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil Prices Slide, Sensex-Nifty Gain as Iran-Oman Hormuz Talks Ease Supply Fears
Crude fell about 2% and Indian benchmarks edged higher Wednesday as Iran and Oman advanced talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Welspun Corp CEO, Promoter Group Sell 2.4% Stake via Block Deal; Stock Slides
Welspun Corp's promoter group and MD & CEO Vipul Mathur offloaded roughly 6.3 million shares worth about Rs 1,417 crore in a block deal.
Air India Seeks $1.5 Billion Fresh Equity From Tata Sons, Singapore Airlines
Air India has asked its owners for about $1.5 billion in fresh capital after posting a record annual loss, Reuters reported.
Canada Hits Back at Trump With Tariffs of Up to 50% as Trade War Escalates
Ottawa unveiled counter-tariffs of 15-50% on US steel, dairy and electronics after trade talks with Washington collapsed.
Infineon Acquires Bengaluru-Based C2i Semiconductors to Expand AI Data Centre Power Tech
German chipmaker Infineon is buying Bengaluru startup C2i Semiconductors to strengthen its power management technology for AI data centres.
Doval Holds 25th Round of India-China Border Talks With Wang Yi in Beijing
NSA Ajit Doval met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing for Special Representatives talks on the boundary question, ahead of Xi Jinping's expected BRICS visit to India.
Skyways Air Services IPO Subscribed 2.46 Times on Day 2
Skyways Air Services' Rs 583-crore IPO saw subscription rise to 2.46 times overall on day two, led by strong retail investor demand.
Sensex, Nifty Close Higher Tuesday as Healthcare, Pharma and PSU Banks Lead
Indian benchmark indices reversed early losses to end higher on Tuesday, led by gains in healthcare, pharma and public sector bank stocks.
Sri Lanka Fight Back on Rain-Hit Day 3 of 2nd Test Against India
Sri Lanka showed resolve on day three of the second Test in Colombo, with a maiden fifty from debutant Pasindu Sooriyabandara before rain forced early stumps.
US Prepares to Send Diplomats Back to Middle East Embassies After Iran War Evacuations
The US State Department is reportedly readying a phased return of diplomats to several Middle East missions that were evacuated during the war with Iran.
Vodafone Idea Shares Jump 8% on SBI-Led Debt Funding Progress
Vodafone Idea shares surged as much as 8% after reports that the telco is close to finalising a large debt package from an SBI-led bank consortium.
Asian Markets Slide as Chip Selloff Hits Samsung, SK Hynix Ahead of Nvidia Earnings
South Korea's KOSPI and Japan's Nikkei fell sharply on Tuesday as a Wall Street tech selloff spread to Asian chipmakers.
Augmont Enterprises IPO Closes With Strong Demand on Final Day
Augmont Enterprises' Rs 825-crore IPO drew heavy demand on its closing day, led by non-institutional investors.
Annu Projects IPO Opens for Subscription, Price Band Set at Rs 94-99
Annu Projects' Rs 175-crore mainboard IPO opened for bidding on Tuesday, with allotment expected by month-end.
Government Sets Rs 514 Floor Price for Hindustan Copper Stake Sale
The Centre opened a two-day OFS in Hindustan Copper at a 10% discount, its ninth divestment of the financial year.
Sensex, Nifty Open Lower on Tuesday as Caution Grips Markets
Indian benchmark indices slipped at the open on Tuesday, tracking a soft Gift Nifty amid a lack of fresh triggers.
Wall Street Ends Choppy Week Higher as Bond Yields, Iran Tensions Keep Investors on Edge
US stocks rose Friday but still posted weekly losses as Treasury yields climbed and markets awaited Trump's economic pressure campaign on Iran.
Gold and Silver Hit Fresh Record Highs in India as Rally Extends
24K gold crossed ₹1.61 lakh per 10 grams and silver topped ₹2.46 lakh per kg on Friday, extending a rally now running into a fourth straight week.
Sensex, Nifty Close Flat as IT, FMCG and Auto Stocks Drag; Second Straight Weekly Decline
Indian benchmarks ended nearly unchanged on Friday as gains in metal and private bank stocks offset weakness in IT, FMCG and auto, marking a second consecutive weekly fall.
Augmont Enterprises' Rs 825-Crore IPO Opens for Subscription
Gold and silver ecosystem player Augmont Enterprises opened its Rs 825 crore IPO on Friday with a price band of Rs 750-788 per share.
Sensex, Nifty Open Higher on Friday but Trim Gains as Crude Oil Stays Elevated
Indian benchmarks opened in the green on mixed global cues before paring gains as elevated crude oil prices weighed on sentiment.
Supreme Court Eases 3-Year Practice Rule for Civil Judge Aspirants, Adds Training Mandate
SC modifies its 2025 mandate requiring three years of bar practice for civil judge recruitment, allowing training and clerkship to count instead.
Tata Motors to Raise Car and SUV Prices by Up to Rs 25,000 from September 1
The passenger vehicle arm's third hike this year points to persistent commodity cost pressure across both ICE and electric models.
Gold Hits Fresh Record High On MCX As Sensex, Nifty Also Rebound
MCX gold touched a fresh high near ₹1.59 lakh per 10 grams on August 20, even as Sensex and Nifty snapped a four-day losing streak.
Israel Advances E1 Settlement Plan That Could 'Bury' Two-State Solution
Israel's Housing Ministry opened bidding for over 1,200 homes in the contested E1 area, drawing international condemnation and threats of sanctions.
PV Sindhu's World Championship Medal Bid Ends In 88-Minute Battle vs Wang Zhi Yi
PV Sindhu's hopes of a sixth World Championships medal ended with a three-game pre-quarterfinal loss to China's Wang Zhi Yi in New Delhi.
Starlink Reapplies To IN-SPACe For 30,000-Satellite Gen 2 Constellation In India
Elon Musk's Starlink has filed a fresh application with India's space regulator for its Gen 2 satellite network after an earlier rejection.
Google Offers Indian College Students A Free Year Of AI Plus, New Gemini Study Tools
Google is giving eligible Indian college students a year of free Google AI Plus and discounted AI Pro plans, alongside new Gemini-powered study features.
Indian Oil Nears LPG Import Deal With Algeria's Sonatrach For 2027
IOC is close to a long-term LPG supply agreement with Algeria's Sonatrach as India works to cut its dependence on Middle Eastern energy routes.
Opposition Slams Government Over RSS-Linked Members in NCERT Textbook Panel
Opposition leaders accused the government of politicising education after NCERT's reconstituted textbook panel included members with alleged RSS and ABVP links.
Praggnanandhaa Finishes Runner-Up as Wesley So Retains Sinquefield Cup Title in Armageddon
R Praggnanandhaa tied for first in the classical standings but lost a tense Armageddon tiebreak to Wesley So, who won his third Sinquefield Cup title.
Russian Missile-and-Drone Barrage Kills at Least 12 in Kyiv, Damages Children's Hospital
A massive overnight Russian attack on Kyiv killed at least 12 people and damaged a children's hospital, a school and homes across the Ukrainian capital.
Sensex, Nifty Snap Seven-Day Losing Streak as Easing US Yields Lift Sentiment
Indian benchmark indices opened sharply higher on Thursday, breaking a seven-session losing run as global bond yields eased and Asian markets rallied.
Tempsens Instruments' Rs 650-Crore IPO Opens for Subscription
Temperature-sensor and industrial cable maker Tempsens Instruments opened its Rs 650 crore initial public offering on Thursday at a price band of Rs 285-300.
Sensex, Nifty Snap Seven-Day Losing Streak as IT Stocks Lead Rebound
Indian benchmark indices rose in early trade on August 20, ending a seven-session slide as IT shares and falling bond yields lifted sentiment.
Tempsens Instruments IPO Opens With Strong Grey Market Buzz
The Rs 650-crore Tempsens Instruments IPO opened for subscription on August 20 with a 73% grey market premium and positive analyst ratings.
UK Summons Israeli Envoy Over E1 Settlement Tender, Warns of Sanctions
Britain condemned Israel's tender for the E1 settlement project and summoned its charge d'affaires, warning of sanctions to come.
Cabinet Clears Rs 13,041 Crore Rail And Highway Push Across Five States
The CCEA approved five rail and highway projects worth Rs 13,041 crore spanning Bihar, Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
Gaja Alternative Asset Management IPO Off To A Solid Start On Day One
Gaja Alternative Asset Management's Rs 550 crore IPO saw healthy retail demand on its opening day of bidding.
Gold Jumps Over 1.5% On MCX In Evening Trade As Silver Holds Near Recent Highs
MCX gold surged more than 1.5% in Wednesday's evening session, lifted by rising US bond yields and elevated crude oil prices.
Israel's Deadly Gaza Strikes Cast Doubt On Ceasefire Progress After Kushner Visit
At least 10 people were killed in fresh Israeli strikes in Gaza on Wednesday, raising fresh doubts about the fragile ceasefire.
Tata Steel Gets CCI Nod To Buy Out German Partner's Stake In Logistics Arm TMILL
The CCI cleared Tata Steel's acquisition of IQ Martrade's 23% stake in TM International Logistics for about Rs 335 crore.
OnePlus, OPPO and Samsung Raise Smartphone Prices Again as India's Market Slows
Rising memory chip costs and slowing demand have pushed OnePlus, OPPO and Samsung to raise smartphone prices in India for the second time in as many months.
Horizon Industrial Parks' Rs 2,600 Crore IPO Sees Tepid Subscription On Closing Day
The Blackstone-backed warehousing IPO closed Wednesday with overall subscription of just 0.24 times and a thin grey market premium.
India Beat Sri Lanka By 165 Runs In Galle Test To Take 1-0 Series Lead
India completed a 165-run victory over Sri Lanka on the final day in Galle, powered by Devdutt Padikkal's twin centuries and Manav Suthar's ten-wicket match haul.
Jubilant Ingrevia To Acquire 40% Stake In Deep-Tech Firm Zettaone Technologies For Rs 189 Crore
Jubilant Ingrevia's board has approved a binding term sheet to buy a 40% stake in electronics manufacturer Zettaone Technologies.
L&T Technology Services Secures $75 Million Five-Year Engineering Deal
LTTS has won a five-year, over $75 million engagement from an undisclosed global technology major to deploy its Engineering Intelligence services.
Sensex, Nifty Extend Losing Streak As Crude Oil Tops $91 Amid Hormuz Tensions
Indian benchmark indices fell for a fresh session Wednesday as rising crude prices and Gulf tensions weighed on sentiment.
UAE Imposes Indefinite Trade Embargo On Iran After Alleged Missile Strikes
UAE halts all trade and financial ties with Iran after accusing it of firing two missiles toward the Gulf state; Iran calls the claim baseless.
US and South Korea Shorten Joint Military Drills After Trump Order; North Korea Calls Exercises 'Frantic'
Seoul and Washington agree to cut this month's Ulchi Freedom Shield drills short at Trump's request, as Pyongyang denounces the exercises.
Sensex, Nifty Slip in Early Trade as Crude Prices and Global Bond Yields Weigh on Sentiment
Indian benchmark indices opened lower on Wednesday, extending recent losses amid elevated crude prices, a global chip-stock selloff and rising bond yields.
Shiprocket Shares List at 35% Premium in Stellar Stock Market Debut
Logistics platform Shiprocket made a strong debut on the NSE and BSE on Wednesday, listing well above its IPO price after a heavily oversubscribed issue.
India Names 17 Athletes for Arjuna Award 2026, Skips Khel Ratna
The Sports Ministry named 17 athletes across badminton, chess, athletics, hockey and para-sports for the Arjuna Award 2026, but did not confer the Khel Ratna this year.
Technocrats Plasma Systems SME IPO Closes Oversubscribed 203 Times
The BSE SME issue from the industrial plasma equipment maker drew overwhelming demand on its final day, led by non-institutional investors.
Eight Israeli Airstrikes Hit Syria's Abu al-Duhur Airbase, No Casualties Reported
Israeli warplanes struck the Abu al-Duhur military airbase in northwestern Syria early Tuesday, hitting runways and storage facilities without causing casualties.
Iran's Top Negotiator Says Strait Of Hormuz Will Stay Shut Until US Meets Demands
Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Hormuz will remain closed until Washington lifts its naval blockade and sanctions, hours after a US-Iran ceasefire deadline lapsed.
NSE Seeks Valuation Of Up To $55 Billion In What Could Be India's Biggest-Ever IPO
The National Stock Exchange is marketing shares at a valuation of up to Rs 5.26 lakh crore ahead of an IPO expected to launch in the second half of September.
Razorpay Launches Vulcan, India's First AI Foundation Model Built For Payments
Fintech firm Razorpay has unveiled Vulcan, an AI-powered payments foundation model built with NVIDIA and AWS to cut fraud and improve transaction success rates.
Uber Adds Train Ticket Booking To Its App In India Through ixigo Partnership
Uber has launched train ticket booking on its India app in partnership with ixigo, letting riders book rail tickets and check PNR status within a single app.
Milky Mist Dairy Food Shares Debut With Nearly 18% Listing Gain
Milky Mist Dairy Food shares listed at Rs 165 on Tuesday, an 18% premium, after its Rs 1,553-crore IPO drew heavy institutional demand.
Sensex, Nifty Slide as Crude Oil Tops $91 With US-Iran Ceasefire Lapsing
Indian benchmark indices fell on Tuesday as crude oil surged past $91 a barrel after the US-Iran ceasefire expired, with FII selling and a weak rupee adding to the pressure.
Sharma-Linked Entity Sells Up to 4.98% Paytm Stake in Rs 2,949-Crore Block Deal
Resilient Asset Management, linked to Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma, sold a stake in the fintech firm via a block deal, with proceeds flowing to Antfin.
Sensex, Nifty Set for Lower Open as Crude Oil Tops $90 on US-Iran Tensions
GIFT Nifty signals a weak start for Indian markets on August 18 as crude oil jumps past $90 a barrel amid fresh US-Iran uncertainty.
Lalithaa Jewellery Mart IPO Gets Muted Start With Under One-Time Subscription on Day 1
Lalithaa Jewellery Mart's Rs 1,700-crore IPO was subscribed just 0.72 times on its opening day, with muted demand from institutional investors.
Russian Court Jails Opposition Politician Lev Shlosberg for 11 Years Over Anti-War Posts
A Pskov court sentenced Yabloko politician Lev Shlosberg to over 11 years in prison for anti-war statements, as Russia's crackdown on dissent intensifies.
Sensex, Nifty Close Lower as IT Stocks Drag and Crude Nears $89 a Barrel
Indian benchmark indices fell on Monday as IT majors dropped nearly 2% and rising crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiment.
Tata Sons' Chandrasekaran and Noel Tata Briefed Government Separately Amid Leadership Rift
Outgoing Tata Sons chief N Chandrasekaran and Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata reportedly met government officials separately over internal differences.
Iran's Parliament Advances Bill to Criminalize Contact With 'Hostile' Foreign Media
Iranian lawmakers approved the general principles of a bill criminalising interviews with US- or Israeli-linked media, part of a wider crackdown.
Kushner Meets Hamas Chief in Egypt in Push to Save Stalled Gaza Plan
Jared Kushner met Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt as mediators scrambled to rescue a Gaza plan rejected by Netanyahu.
India Women Share Spoils With China in Hard-Fought 2-2 Draw at Hockey World Cup Opener
India's women's hockey team fought back twice but had to settle for a 2-2 draw against China in their World Cup opener.
Ukraine Launches One of War's Largest Drone Attacks on Russia, Killing at Least Six
Ukraine sent hundreds of drones deep into Russia overnight in one of its largest strikes of the war, killing at least six people.
Rain Washes Out Morning Session as India Look to Extend Galle Dominance
Persistent rain wiped out the first session of Day 2 in Galle, leaving India, resuming at a commanding 288/2, to wait before building on Padikkal's century.
Rain Delays Day 2 in Galle as Padikkal's Century Leaves India Firmly on Top
Persistent rain held up the start of Day 2 in Galle, a day after Devdutt Padikkal's maiden Test century powered India to 288/2 against Sri Lanka.
India Open Hockey World Cup Campaign With 3-1 Win Over Wales in Amstelveen
Harmanpreet Singh's brace helped India beat Wales 3-1 in their FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 opener.
Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Off Indonesia's Flores Island Leaves at Least 38 Dead, Rescue Operations Widen
A powerful 7.7-magnitude quake struck off Flores Island early Saturday, killing at least 38 people and triggering hundreds of aftershocks.
Bharat Dynamics Q1 FY27 Net Profit Soars 547% to Rs 118.79 Crore on Strong Order Execution
Defence PSU Bharat Dynamics posted a sharp jump in first-quarter profit and revenue, driven by robust order execution and improved operating margins.
Delhi on High Alert After Bomb Threats Target Red Fort, High Court, Airport Ahead of Independence Day
Email threats referencing Khalistan and the 1984 riots targeted the Red Fort, Delhi High Court, IGI Airport and Metro lines a day before India's 80th Independence Day.
Independence Day Long Weekend Lifts Hotel Bookings, Travel Demand Across India
Hotel chains and travel platforms report bookings up 16-20% year-on-year for the Independence Day weekend, even as travellers plan trips closer to the date.
India's Forex Reserves Surge $14.1 Billion to Cross $707 Billion, Hit Record High
RBI data released Friday showed India's foreign exchange reserves jumped sharply in the week ended August 7, driven by higher foreign currency assets and gold holdings.
Shiprocket IPO Subscribed Over 100 Times on Final Day as QIB Demand Surges
The Rs 1,617-crore Shiprocket IPO closed its three-day bidding window on Friday with overall demand crossing 100 times the shares on offer.
US Retail Sales Fall 0.6% in July as Consumer Sentiment Sinks to 51
US retail spending unexpectedly dropped in July while consumer sentiment posted its steepest slide in months, both reported Friday.
Sensex Slips 71 Points, Nifty Ends at 24,366 as Crude Oil, Middle East Tensions Weigh
Indian benchmark indices closed marginally lower on Friday as elevated crude prices and Middle East uncertainty offset relief from softer US inflation data.
Zetwerk Files Updated IPO Papers With Sebi for Rs 2,600 Crore Fresh Issue
Manufacturing platform Zetwerk has filed updated draft IPO papers with Sebi, moving closer to a public listing nearly five months after its confidential pre-filing.
Israel Orders Shift of West Bank Civilian Policing From Military to Police After Qusra Standoff
Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the army to prepare a plan handing West Bank civilian law enforcement to police, after criticism of the military's handling of a settler siege.
Jharkhand Job Exam Protest Enters 21st Day; Students to Take Out Tiranga Yatra on Independence Day
Students agitating over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand's recruitment exams plan an Independence Day march as the CM's assurances fail to end the 21-day standoff.
LEAP India, Technocraft Ventures Make Contrasting Stock Market Debuts
LEAP India listed at a modest 4% premium while Technocraft Ventures surged 34% on debut, as two fresh IPOs began trading on the exchanges on Friday.
Sensex, Nifty Pare Losses in Afternoon Trade as Consumer Durables Rally; ZEEL Jumps 8% on SAT Relief
Indian benchmark indices clawed back most of the day's losses by afternoon trade on Friday, with Zee Entertainment surging after a tribunal stayed Sebi's order against it.
Bar Council of India Reverses NALSAR Enrolment Ban After Backlash
BCI withdrew its order blocking 2026 NALSAR law graduates from enrolling as advocates, hours after the directive triggered a social media uproar.
DPL 2026: Purani Dilli 6 Seal Last-Over Thriller Against North Delhi Strikers
A brilliant fifth-wicket stand from Ashwini Chillar and Lalit Yadav guided Purani Dilli 6 to a nail-biting win over North Delhi Strikers in the Delhi Premier League.
Sensex, Nifty Open Lower as US Naval Blockade Threat Keeps Oil Elevated
Indian benchmark indices fell in early trade Friday as Washington's threat of an indefinite Hormuz blockade kept crude prices, and inflation worries, elevated.
Swedish Parliament Lowers Age of Criminal Responsibility to 14 Ahead of Election
Sweden's parliament voted to lower the criminal responsibility age from 15 to 14, weeks before a tightly contested general election.
Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 265 as Nearly 500 Remain Missing
Colombia's president says 265 people have died and 496 are still missing three days after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake devastated the country's west.
Domestic Investors Buy Rs 4,353 Crore of Stocks as Foreign Investors Turn Sellers
Domestic institutional investors bought nearly Rs 4,353 crore of Indian equities on August 13 even as foreign investors pulled out over Rs 510 crore.
Godrej Industries Q1 FY27 Net Profit Falls 19% to Rs 284 Crore Despite Strong Revenue Growth
Godrej Industries posted a consolidated Q1 FY27 profit decline of 18.7% even as revenue jumped 22.2% and EBITDA margins expanded.
IndiGo Launches Independence Day Sale With Up to 20% Off Airfares
IndiGo's Happy Independence Day Sale offers up to 20% off base fares on domestic and international routes for bookings made August 13-16.
L&T to Build 10,000-GPU Nvidia AI Factory in Chennai for Together AI
L&T's Vyoma.AI has secured an order worth Rs 10,000-15,000 crore to build a 10,000-GPU Nvidia B300 AI facility in Chennai for US firm Together AI.
Shiprocket IPO Fully Subscribed on Day 2 as Retail and Employee Demand Surges
Shiprocket's Rs 1,617-crore IPO crossed full subscription on day two, led by strong retail and employee category demand, with GMP at around 35%.
Credent Connect N Care IPO Opens Today: Price Band, GMP and What Investors Should Know
The Rs 94-crore SME IPO from healthcare logistics firm Credent Connect N Care opened for subscription Thursday at a price band of Rs 179-189, with the issue closing August 17.
Iran and US Trade Competing Claims Over Who Controls the Strait of Hormuz
A senior Iranian Basij commander said Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz remains under Tehran's control, rebutting President Trump's claim of US 'total control' a day earlier.
Karnataka Observes Statewide Bandh as Cauvery Water Release Order Sparks Protests
Kannada organisations and farmer groups called a 12-hour bandh across Karnataka on Thursday after the Cauvery Water Management Authority ordered the state to release 12,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu.
Defence-Tech Startup KshatraLabs Raises Pre-Seed Funding to Build India's Counter-Drone Interceptors
Finvolve and India Accelerator have backed KshatraLabs, an Indian startup building autonomous aerial interceptors designed to detect and neutralise hostile drones at speeds above 300 km/h.
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles' Q1 Profit Slumps 80% on JLR Drag, but Stock Rallies on Demand Outlook
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles reported an 80% drop in consolidated net profit for Q1 FY27 as Jaguar Land Rover volumes fell, even as the stock jumped on strong domestic demand and EV growth.
Sensex Ends Higher, Nifty Slips as Volatile Session Closes Near 24,400
The Sensex snapped a two-day losing streak to close up 113 points on Thursday, while the Nifty extended its slide for a third straight session amid selling in metal, bank and financial stocks.
Jubilant FoodWorks Q1 FY27 Profit Rises 6% to Rs 100 Crore as Domino's Sales Grow
Jubilant FoodWorks posted a 6% rise in consolidated net profit and 14% revenue growth in Q1 FY27, even as it exits the Dunkin' brand in India.
Milky Mist Dairy Food IPO Subscription Surges Past 7x on Final Day
The Rs 1,553-crore Milky Mist Dairy Food IPO saw a sharp pickup in demand on its closing day, led by non-institutional investors, ahead of listing.
Parliament's Monsoon Session Ends Sine Die After Mines and Minerals Bill Clears Rajya Sabha
Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned sine die on Thursday, capping a disruption-heavy Monsoon Session that still saw 11 bills passed, including a mining sector amendment.
Google Launches Pixel 11 Series in India: Pixel 11 Priced From Rs 89,999
Google's Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL and 11 Pro Fold are now official in India, alongside the Pixel Watch 5, with prices starting well above last year's lineup.
Sensex, Nifty Slip in Early Trade Thursday as IT, Realty Stocks Weigh; Lenskart Jumps on Q1 Results
Indian benchmark indices opened lower on Thursday despite firm global cues, while Lenskart shares surged after a sharp jump in quarterly profit.
IDF Strike Kills Hamas Commander in Northern Gaza's Beit Lahiya
Israel's military says it killed a Hamas cell leader planning an attack on troops, as near-daily strikes continue despite the October ceasefire.
Shiprocket IPO Day 1: Issue Subscribed 97%, Retail Portion Leads at 3.3x
Shiprocket's Rs 1,617-crore mainboard IPO drew strong retail demand on its opening day, even as institutional bidding stayed muted.
Lok Sabha Sends FCRA Amendment Bill to Joint Parliamentary Committee Amid Opposition Uproar
The Lok Sabha approved a motion referring the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill 2026 to a 31-member joint panel, as the Opposition demanded its complete withdrawal.
Sensex, Nifty Close Lower for Second Straight Session as Crude Oil, IT Stocks Weigh
Indian benchmark indices ended Wednesday's session in the red as firm crude prices, Hormuz uncertainty and weak IT shares offset gains in PSU banks; Godrej Consumer slumped nearly 10%.
G V Electricals Shares List at Over 21% Premium in Bright BSE SME Debut
G V Electricals made a strong stock market debut on the BSE SME platform, listing well above its issue price after a heavily oversubscribed IPO.
Sensex, Nifty Slide Over 600 Points in Afternoon Trade as Tata Stocks, Crude Oil Weigh
Indian benchmark indices reversed a firm morning start to slide sharply by early afternoon, dragged down by Tata group stocks, rising crude prices and Hormuz-related uncertainty.
EMI Financing Crosses 50% of Smartphone Purchases in India's Tier 2 Cities
Counterpoint Research says EMI penetration in Tier 2 smartphone sales hit 57.5% in Q2 2026 as rising prices push affordability to the fore.
Parliamentary Panel Suggests Capping Private Hospital Room Rates at 3-Star Hotel Tariffs
A parliamentary committee has recommended pegging private hospital room charges in metros to nearby 3-star hotel rates to curb excessive billing.
Sebi Proposes Letting REITs, InvITs Take Minority Stakes in Under-Construction Projects
Sebi's consultation paper could let REITs and InvITs buy minority stakes in third-party projects, giving developers a new way to raise capital.
Shiprocket's ₹1,617-Crore IPO to Open August 12: Strong GMP but Analysts Split
Shiprocket's mainboard IPO opens Wednesday with a solid grey-market premium, though brokerages are divided on whether to subscribe.
Ardee Industries Shares List at Nearly 39% Premium on Stock Market Debut
Ardee Industries shares opened well above their Rs 53 issue price on debut Wednesday, after the recycling and recovery solutions IPO was subscribed over 133 times.
Houthi Missile Strikes Kill Six on Cargo Ship in Bab al-Mandeb Strait
A double missile strike on the Egyptian-owned Tihamah killed six and wounded ten, marking the first shipping deaths linked to the Houthis since the US-Israel war on Iran began.
Sensex, Nifty Slip in Early Trade as Godrej Consumer Tumbles on Leadership Change
Indian benchmarks gave up early gains on Wednesday as Godrej Consumer shares dropped sharply following a CEO transition, even as banking stocks found buyers.
Drone Strike Sparks Massive Blaze at Libya's Zawiya Oil Refinery
A drone strike ignited a huge fire at Libya's Zawiya refinery, the third attack on the site's oil infrastructure in two days, with no group claiming responsibility.
Jharkhand Bandh Over Police Action on Job Aspirants Spills Into Parliament Logjam
BJP's statewide Jharkhand bandh over alleged police brutality on JPSC-JSSC aspirants triggers a fresh political slugfest and disrupts Parliament.
Sensex, Nifty Close Lower as Crude Oil Jumps Toward $90 on Hormuz Impasse
Indian benchmark indices ended lower Tuesday as surging crude oil prices and a stalled US-Iran deal over the Strait of Hormuz weighed on sentiment.
Siemens India Q1 FY27: Profit Falls 18% to Rs 343 Crore Despite Strong Order Growth
Siemens Ltd's June-quarter profit dropped 18% on higher input costs even as revenue and new orders grew at a healthy clip.
Dhoot Transmission IPO Fully Subscribed on Day 2 as NII, Retail Demand Surges
Auto components maker Dhoot Transmission's Rs 3,067-crore IPO crossed full subscription on its second day of bidding on Tuesday.
MRF Q1 FY27: Net Profit Dips 1.3% to Rs 495 Crore Despite Strong Revenue Growth
Tyre maker MRF reported a marginal decline in June-quarter profit as higher raw material costs offset nearly 10% revenue growth.
Sensex, Nifty Slip in Afternoon Trade as Bank Stocks Drag, Crude Nears $88
Indian benchmark indices extended losses in afternoon trade on Tuesday as banking stocks slid and crude oil prices climbed past $88 a barrel.
Sensex, Nifty Open Lower as Hormuz Deal Hopes Fade and Oil Prices Climb
Indian benchmark indices opened in the red on Tuesday as fading hopes of a US-Iran resolution pushed crude oil prices higher.
7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Western Colombia, Killing Dozens And Triggering Evacuations
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Colombia's Choco region on Monday, killing dozens, damaging airports and prompting evacuations across Colombia and Ecuador.
Rajya Sabha Passes Bankers' Book Evidence Bill, Completing Its Journey Through Parliament
Rajya Sabha cleared the Bankers' Book Evidence Bill by voice vote on Monday, replacing an 1891 law and giving digital banking records formal legal standing.
Sensex, Nifty End Marginally Higher After Choppy Session as Hormuz Uncertainty Persists
Sensex and Nifty closed with modest gains on Monday after a narrow-range session, as rising crude and Strait of Hormuz jitters offset early optimism.
Vodafone Idea's Q1 Loss Narrows to Rs 3,754 Crore, Company Posts First Subscriber Gain Since Merger
Vodafone Idea's net loss shrank 43% year-on-year in Q1 FY27 as revenue and ARPU rose and the telco added subscribers for the first time since its 2018 merger.
WhatsApp Users In India Report Outage Affecting Photos, Videos And Other Media Sharing
WhatsApp users across India and several other countries reported trouble sending photos, videos and stickers on Monday, while text messaging largely stayed functional.
Dhoot Transmission, Molbio Diagnostics IPOs Open for Subscription Today
Two mainboard IPOs worth a combined Rs 4,000 crore-plus opened on Monday, with strong grey market premiums signalling healthy investor interest.
Sensex, Nifty Set for Muted Open as GIFT Nifty Signals Flat Start, Asian Markets Rise
GIFT Nifty pointed to a flat start for Indian benchmarks as Asian markets advanced and oil prices rose on Strait of Hormuz uncertainty.
Ashmita Chaliha Clinches Maiden BWF World Tour Title at Korea Masters
Assam's Ashmita Chaliha rallied from a game down to beat China's Han Qianxi and win her first BWF World Tour title in Asan, South Korea.
Vice President Radhakrishnan Launches Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign From Andaman
VP C P Radhakrishnan launched this year's Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyaan from Sri Vijaya Puram on August Kranti Diwas, invoking Netaji's 1943 flag-hoisting legacy.
Explosion, Fire Reported at Saudi Arabia's Jubail Gas Facility as Houthis Claim Attack
A loud blast and fire were reported at a gas facility in Saudi Arabia's Jubail Industrial City, with Israeli media citing Houthi involvement.
Iran and Oman Edge Closer to Hormuz Deal Even as a Gulf Tanker Comes Under Missile Attack
Iran says a shipping-route deal with Oman for the Strait of Hormuz is 'very close,' even as the UAE reported a missile strike on a tanker in the same waters.
Ashmita Chaliha Reaches Maiden BWF Final at Korea Masters
Ashmita Chaliha beat compatriot Rakshitha Ramraj in an all-Indian semifinal to reach her first-ever BWF World Tour final at the Korea Masters.
Gold Hits Seven-Week High in India as Weak US Jobs Data Fuels Rate-Cut Bets
Gold extended its rally to a seven-week high on August 8 as soft US jobs data and falling Treasury yields lifted bullion, pushing Indian retail rates near record levels.
US Lawmaker's FCRA Criticism Draws Sharp Pushback From India
A US Congressman's attack on India's proposed FCRA amendments has triggered a diplomatic pushback, with commentators framing the criticism as foreign interference.
Bihar's GI-Tagged Mithila Makhana Reaches Australia in First-Ever Sea Shipment
18 tonnes of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana from Bihar has been exported to Australia for the first time, with farmers earning nearly 18% more than market price.
Global Tech Layoffs Cross 1.63 Lakh in 2026 as AI Restructuring Hits India Hard
A new industry report shows over 1.63 lakh global tech layoffs in 2026, with AI cited in more than 91,000 job cuts and India among the worst-hit hubs in Asia.
Russian Strikes Kill Three, Including a Child, Near Kyiv as US Senate Passes New Sanctions Bill
An overnight Russian bombardment killed three people near Kyiv hours after the US Senate passed sweeping new sanctions targeting Russian energy exports.
Iran and Oman Near Deal on New Strait of Hormuz Shipping Arrangement
Iran and Oman say they are close to finalising a new shipping-route arrangement through the Strait of Hormuz, though fee disputes remain.
India's Spinners Fight Back After Sri Lanka XI Post 363/8 on Day One of Colombo Warm-Up
Sri Lanka Cricket XI batters piled on runs before India's spin trio clawed back late on day one of the three-day tour match in Colombo.
Ola Electric Q1 FY27: Net Loss Narrows 22% to Rs 336 Crore as Revenue Falls 45%
Ola Electric's Q1 FY27 loss narrowed to Rs 336 crore even as revenue fell 45% year-on-year on weaker EV registrations.
LEAP India's Rs 2,480 Crore IPO Opens for Subscription
Supply chain solutions provider LEAP India opened its Rs 2,480 crore mainboard IPO on August 7, with the issue set to close on August 11.
SBI Q1 FY27: Net Profit Rises 10% to Rs 21,121 Crore, NII Jumps Nearly 15%
State Bank of India posted a 10% rise in standalone net profit for the June quarter, with net interest income up nearly 15% and asset quality improving.
SEBI Deploys AI Tools to Track Finfluencers as 62% of Investors Fall Under Their Sway
SEBI's FY26 annual report reveals new AI-based surveillance tools, including Project Sudarsan and R(AI)DAR, built to police unregistered finfluencers.
Sensex Slips 456 Points as Financials Drag; Auto, IT and Hindalco Shine
Indian benchmarks ended lower on August 7 as an RBI draft proposal hit NBFC stocks, even as auto, IT and Hindalco's record profit lifted sentiment elsewhere.
Sensex, Nifty Set for Weak Start as Iran's Hormuz Bill Rattles Asian Markets
GIFT Nifty pointed to a lower open on August 7 as Iran's parliament weighed barring US and Israeli ships from the Strait of Hormuz.
Ardee Industries IPO Day 2: Subscription Surges Past 14 Times on NII Demand
Ardee Industries' Rs 425.87 crore IPO saw subscription levels rocket past 14 times on day two, led by heavy non-institutional investor bidding.
Lok Sabha Passes Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 Amid Opposition Protests
The Lok Sabha cleared the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 by voice vote without debate as opposition MPs protested other issues.
Sensex, Nifty Close Higher on August 6 as Reliance and Banking Stocks Lead Gains
Indian benchmarks ended Thursday's session marginally higher, supported by Reliance Industries and banking stocks even as IT, auto and metal shares lagged.
Aegeus Technologies IPO Sees Muted Response as Subscription Window Closes
The small-cap IPO closed undersubscribed at 0.3x overall, with retail investors showing more interest than institutional and non-institutional buyers.
India's Car Sales Jump 33.6% in July as Automakers Stock Up for Festive Season
Passenger vehicle dispatches surged in July 2026 as Maruti Suzuki extended its market lead and EV sales crossed 30,000 units for a second month.
Srikanth Exits Early as India's Women Keep Korea Masters Campaign Alive
Kidambi Srikanth crashed out in the men's singles first round at Korea Masters 2026, but India's women's singles and doubles contingents advanced strongly.
TRAI's AI Systems Flag 24.4 Billion Spam Calls and Texts in a Single Quarter
TRAI data shows AI-based detection flagged 24.43 billion suspected spam calls and SMSs in Q1 FY27 as telecom action against violators intensified.
Sensex, Nifty Open Higher on August 6 as IT Stocks Lead the Charge
Indian benchmarks started Thursday's session in the green, with technology stocks driving gains even as foreign investors stayed net sellers.
Ardee Industries IPO Subscribed Over Two Times on Day One as Bidding Continues
Ardee Industries' Rs 426-crore IPO drew strong Day 1 demand, with grey market premium pointing to a moderate listing gain.
India's Data Breach Costs Hit Record Rs 25.5 Crore as AI Speeds Up Cyberattacks: IBM Report
IBM's 2026 data breach report finds Indian firms paying record sums per breach, with AI making attacks faster even as detection lags.
Sensex, Nifty Likely to Open Higher on August 6 as GIFT Nifty Signals Gap-Up
GIFT Nifty points to a firm start for Indian equities as Wall Street hits a record high, even as Asian markets trade mixed.
Auto Industry Body SIAM Withdraws Letter Flagging E20 Fuel Contamination Concerns
SIAM pulled back its communication on E20 fuel contamination after media reports sparked wide debate, saying its data needs further verification.
Foreign Investors Have Pulled $58 Billion From Indian Stocks in 22 Months, Domestic Buyers Fill the Gap
FII ownership of Nifty 500 firms has slipped to a multi-year low even as DII holdings hit a record 21%, with the rupee trading near 95.2 to the dollar.
Lok Sabha Passes Bill to Recognise Digital Banking Records as Legal Evidence
The Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026 replaces an 1891 colonial law, making electronic and cloud-based banking records legally admissible in court.
Karnataka Labour Department Summons TCS Over 12,000 Job Cuts
Karnataka's Labour Department has called Tata Consultancy Services for a conciliation meeting on August 6 after a union complaint over roughly 12,000 planned job cuts.
Cabinet Approves Rs 36,441 Crore Overhaul of Khelo India Scheme Ahead of 2030 CWG Bid
The government's revamped Khelo India programme is billed as India's most ambitious sports development push since Independence.
Cabinet Clears Rs 1.9 Lakh Crore Push for Semiconductors and Mobile Manufacturing
Semicon India 2.0 and a new mobile manufacturing scheme aim to deepen India's chip and electronics ecosystem.
Manipal Health Shares Jump 11% on Debut, Defying Muted Grey-Market Expectations
Manipal Health Enterprises listed well above its issue price, surprising a market that had braced for a flat debut.
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25%, Flags West Asia Disruption to Trade and Sentiment
The Monetary Policy Committee kept rates unchanged and retained its neutral stance amid global uncertainty.
Sensex Jumps 626 Points, Nifty Tops 24,650 as Crude Slips Below $80 on RBI Verdict Day
Indian equities extended gains after the RBI held rates steady, with falling crude oil prices adding to the positive mood.
DLF Q1 FY27: Profit Rises 4% to Rs 794 Crore Despite Sharp Revenue Decline
DLF's net profit grew to Rs 794 crore in Q1 FY27 even as revenue from operations fell around 53% on the timing of project launches.
Manipal Health Enterprises Set for Muted Stock Market Debut Today
Manipal Health Enterprises lists on the exchanges August 5 after a weak grey-market signal pointed to a flat rather than blockbuster debut.
Sensex, Nifty Edge Higher on RBI Verdict Day as IndiGo Leads Gainers
Indian equities opened firmer on August 5 as investors awaited the RBI's rate decision, with IndiGo, M&M and Bajaj Finserv leading gains.
Bharti Airtel Q1 FY27 Profit Jumps 43% as Homes and Airtel Business Segments Surge
Bharti Airtel's June quarter profit rose 43% to Rs 5,948 crore, powered by ARPU gains and strong growth in its Homes and enterprise units.
Nykaa Q1 FY27 Net Profit Triples to Rs 79.76 Crore on Beauty and Fashion Growth
FSN E-Commerce's Nykaa posted a 3.3x jump in Q1 FY27 net profit as beauty and fashion GMV growth and quick commerce expansion lifted margins.
Lok Sabha Passes Bill to Expand Supreme Court to 38 Judges Amid Opposition Protests
Lok Sabha clears a bill raising the Supreme Court's sanctioned judge strength from 34 to 38 to tackle rising case pendency.
Sensex, Nifty Snap Four-Day Rally as New Closing Auction Mechanism Debuts
Indian benchmark indices fell on August 4 as the new Closing Auction Session mechanism and an LIC stake sale weighed on sentiment.
Government Hikes Windfall Tax on Fuel Exports Again as Crude Prices Stay Volatile
New Delhi raised export duty on petrol, diesel and ATF from August 3 to keep more fuel at home as global crude prices swing on West Asia tensions.
Paytm Early Investors SAIF and Elevation Plan Rs 2,000-Crore Block Deal to Sell 2.3% Stake
Early Paytm backers SAIF Partners and Elevation Capital are set to offload a combined 2.3% stake via block deal, with Morgan Stanley managing the sale.
Juniper Green Energy IPO Fully Subscribed, Allotment Finalized Ahead of August 6 Listing
Juniper Green Energy's Rs 1,800 crore IPO was fully subscribed, with allotment finalized today and listing set for August 6 on NSE and BSE.
Manufacturing PMI Slips to Near Five-Year Low as Domestic Demand Cools
India's HSBC Manufacturing PMI eased to 53.5 in July, its weakest reading since August 2021, as softer local demand offset stronger exports.
Prashant Kishor Wins Bankipur Bypoll, Jan Suraaj Breaks Through in BJP Stronghold
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor won the Bankipur bypoll by roughly 19,000 votes, marking his party's first-ever electoral victory in Bihar.
Auqib Nabi Earns Maiden India Test Call-Up as Bumrah Ruled Out of Sri Lanka Series
Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi gets his first India Test call-up after Jasprit Bumrah is ruled out of the Sri Lanka tour with a knee injury.
MobiKwik Swings to Third Straight Quarterly Profit in Q1 FY27
One MobiKwik Systems posted a Rs 7.6 crore consolidated profit in Q1 FY27, its third consecutive profitable quarter, as revenue and lending margins improved.
RBI Rate Verdict Looms as GIFT Nifty Signals Gap-Up Start to the Week
RBI's rate-setting panel meets from August 3-5, with GIFT Nifty pointing to a firm opening for Indian equities.
Sensex Jumps Over 700 Points as Crude Oil Slide Lifts Sentiment on US-Iran Talks Hopes
Indian equities rallied as Brent crude fell over 5% on hopes of US-Iran diplomacy, with IndiGo, ITC and Bajaj Finance leading gainers.
Two New Mainboard IPOs Open This Week: Ardee Industries and Technocraft Ventures
Ardee Industries' Rs 426 crore IPO opens August 5 at a Rs 50-53 price band, with Technocraft Ventures following on August 7.
Swiggy Appoints Nandita Sinha as Instamart CEO, Replacing Amitesh Jha
Swiggy has named former Myntra CEO Nandita Sinha to lead Instamart after Amitesh Jha's exit, as quick-commerce competition intensifies.
Nifty IT Extends Recovery Rally on Strong Q1 Earnings and AI Deals
Nifty IT has staged a sharp multi-week recovery from its 52-week lows, helped by upbeat earnings and renewed enterprise AI spending.
Manipal Health Enterprises IPO: Allotment Day Arrives Ahead of August 5 Listing
Manipal Health Enterprises' Rs 9,275 crore IPO finalizes allotment today after a 4.73x subscription, with listing set for August 5.
India's Semiconductor Demand Forecast Jumps to $150 Billion by 2030
India's chip demand outlook has been revised sharply upward as new plants begin commercial production under the Semicon 2.0 push.
Indian Startup Funding Falls 67% to $662 Million in July
Startup funding in India dropped sharply in July after a June surge, with large rounds scarce and deal count also declining.
Gold Prices Hit Fresh High in India as Weak Dollar, Falling US Yields Lift Bullion
24-karat gold climbed to about Rs 1,43,890 per 10 grams in India on August 3 as a softer dollar and falling US Treasury yields boosted bullion.
Delhi Court Acquits Brij Bhushan Singh in Wrestlers' Sexual Harassment Case
A Delhi court acquitted former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and aide Vinod Tomar in the case filed by six women wrestlers in 2023.
Mayawati Expels Senior BSP Leader Ashok Siddharth Again Ahead of 2027 UP Polls
BSP chief Mayawati has expelled senior leader Ashok Siddharth and party coordinator Randhir Singh Beniwal for indiscipline, months after reinstating Siddharth, as the party moves to tighten its ranks before the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
India Wraps Up Commonwealth Games 2026 With 39 Medals as Glasgow Hands Over to Ahmedabad 2030
India closed its Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign with 39 medals, led by a record haul from its boxers, as the closing ceremony formally handed over hosting duties to Ahmedabad for the 2030 Games.
Apple's Stock Suffers Historic Plunge as Chip Shortage Clouds Tim Cook's Final Quarter as CEO
Apple's stock took its steepest one-day hit since the early days of the pandemic on Friday, sliding close to 10% after the company warned that a worsening…