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Informed consumers can shape insurance markets
As customers become more informed and digitally engaged, purchasing decisions are becoming more deliberate, more comparison-led and ultimately mo
Alibaba seeks $10 billion from share sale for AI expansion
The online retail giant-turned-AI player is offering 710 million shares at HK$112.7 each, represents a discount of 3.6 per cent to the closing pr
Pepper Awards celebrates 20th milestone edition; opens entries to All India
Pepper Awards 2026 will, for the first time, open its Call for Entries to creative work from across India, expanding beyond its traditional South
Nvidia customers reportedly warned about AI-related price hikes
The chipmaker has told some of its largest customers that the prices of servers containing its AI chips could move more than 15% higher, Bloomber
Paramount, California AG office reportedly plan to meet Monday to discuss settling WBD lawsuit
Paramount and the California A.G. office are set to meet Monday to discuss a settlement of the antitrust lawsuit over Paramount's Warner Bros. Di
Gold loan portfolio to surpass 1.5 lakh crore by FY27-end: Indian Bank MD
This growth would come from tonnage, he said, adding that the gold loan segment is likely to grow about 20%
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Box Office: Nivin Pauly starrer earns Rs 7.15 crore on Day 2, taking its India net collection to Rs 12.05 crore.
Gautam Adani meets Karnataka CM, BJP attacks Congress over double standard
Industrialist Gautam Adani met Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar for an hour. Sources described the meeting as a courtesy visit while retur
Indian Bank sanctions 1,125 crore worth Retail, Agri and MSME credit in a drive
The campaign received an overwhelming response, with credit proposals mobilised amounting to 2,080 crore, of which 1,125 crore was sanctioned and
Stagger your bonds and steady your cash flow
You dont have to take the pain of predicting interest rates staggering bond maturities can spread risk and create future cash flows, giving oppo
Defence ministry backs major shipbuilding, manufacturing expansion in West Bengal
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated five expansion projects for GRSE and YIL. These initiatives aim to significantly boost shipbuilding an
Return of mega container ships to the Suez Canal emerges as a positive to Indian exporters
The Suez Canal, on Saturday, witnessed the transit of Bangkok Maersk with carrying capacity of 17,200 TEUs, on its voyage from Italy to Singapore
H1N1 Spike In Delhi: Swine Flu Cases Cross 2,600-Mark, Govt Issues Advisory - 10 Points
Surveillance guidelines are in place and are being followed throughout the year, with efforts being made to prevent and control the spread of inf
Top FMCG firms reshuffle leadership as industry navigates growth challenges
Companies are also contending with elevated input costs driven by geopolitical uncertainties and supply-chain disruptions, even as investors incr
An SEBI Registered Investment Adviser warned bank customers about fraudulent messages. He shared tips to identify scams by verifying sender detai
SPARSH pension portal lets defence pensioners check pension payments, PPO details, disability benefits, gratuity, commutation, dearness relief an
DMRC becomes first Indian metro organisation to secure ISO 55001:2024 certification
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has become Indias first metro organisation to receive ISO 55001:2024 certification for its asset management system,
20 IPOs on investors' radar next week. GMPs indicate up to 90% returns
A total of 20 IPOs are on investors radar next week, including fresh issues and upcoming listings across the mainboard and SME segments. Symbiote
FPIs invest 23,544 crore in Indian equities in Aug on earnings revival, rupee stability
The inflow comes after FPIs invested 20,200 crore in July, marking a sharp turnaround from four consecutive months of heavy selling and signallin
Real Estate Blip: India's Top Eight Cities Report 6% Drop In Q1 Home Sales As Buyers Turn Cautious
Housing sales across India's top eight cities fell 6.1% YoY to 91,729 units in Q2 2026, while prices remained above Rs 10,000 per sq ft
No rush for Bangladesh PM's India visit, national interest priority: Minister
Bangladesh indicates no urgency for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's India visit. Dhaka will not compromise national interests while seeking posit
IPO Lock-In Expiry Calendar For Next 4 Months: 80 Companies, $19 Billion Worth Of Shares
A lock-in expiry allows previously restricted shareholders to sell their shares, potentially increasing the free float and supply available in th
Commerce Secretary's upcoming South America visit to boost India's trade diversification push
The secretary will chair joint trade meetings in Argentina and Brazil and take stock of the progress of the proposed comprehensive trade agreemen
Air India reduces Delhi cargo transfer time to 5-8 hours, expands pilot across India-Europe routes
Air India successfully launched a new cargo transshipment policy on a key air route. This initiative significantly reduced cargo connection times
India's art market is having a moment
New Delhi: Amrita Sher-Gil's The Storyteller breaks the world record for an Indian artist with Rs 61.8 crore in 2023. Followed by M F Husain cloc
Should you buy a home or continue renting? Real estate developer Niranjan Hiranandani shared his view on home ownership, capital creation and con
$40 Trillion US Debt Milestone Stirs Market Turmoil As Treasury Yield Risks Mount: Report
Jefferies sees the 10-year Treasury yield crossing 5% as a potential trigger for greater pressure on US equities, and Indian markets can come und
TN orders quality check on alcohol content across all distilleries following Enrica controversy
Following directives from FSSAI, TASMAC had on August 13 banned the sale of 11 liquor variants produced by 'Enrica Enterprises'
Omega Seiki raises 100 crore in back-to-back rounds in under a month as IPO plans take shape
OSM expands manufacturing and evaluates a public listing, which market experts estimate could involve a 400500 crore issue
Bank overcharged you or failed to reverse an unauthorised debit? Heres what you should do next
Customers facing incorrect bank fees or unauthorised transactions can file complaints through their bank's grievance process. If unresolved, they
Pride Hotels steps up expansion, plans 1,000-crore IPO by December
The expansion has taken Pride Hotels' portfolio to 40 properties, including eight owned hotels and 32 managed properties
Indias Space Economy Projected To Reach $40-45 Billion By 2037
The projected rise to $40-45 billion reflects India's attempt to shift from a predominantly government led space programme towards a larger comme
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: 5,000 monthly investment could grow to 2728 lakh - here is how
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana calculator: See how investing 5,000 monthly could grow to around 2728 lakh at maturity, based on an assumed 8.2% interes
FPIs invest Rs 23,544 crore in Indian equities in Aug on earnings revival, rupee stability
FPIs had withdrawn Rs 49,340 crore in June, Rs 32,963 crore in May, Rs 60,847 crore in April and a massive Rs 1.17 lakh crore in March. Prior to
Pride Hotels steps up expansion, plans Rs 1,000-cr IPO by December
The expansion has taken Pride Hotels' portfolio to 40 properties, including eight owned hotels and 32 managed properties. The company has also si
MCap of four of top-10 most valued firms erodes 87,960 crore; Airtel takes biggest hit
Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex declined 468.42 points, or 0.60%, and the NSE Nifty dipped 114 points, or 0.46%
Mcap of four of top-10 most valued firms erodes Rs 87,960 cr; Airtel takes biggest hit
The mcap of Reliance Industries surged Rs 8,119.53 crore to Rs 17,78,175.59 crore and that of Larsen & Toubro climbed Rs 3,487.83 crore to Rs 5,6
Delhis ageing Lutyens bungalows now carry a Rs 92-crore upkeep bill for ministers
Annual expenditure on Lutyens bungalows reached a record Rs 92.35 crore in 2025-26. This spending has more than tripled since 2014-15, reflecting
US-India Trade Deal 'Nearly Final'; Rubio Set For October Visit: Envoy Sergio Gor
US envoy Sergio Gor said the India-US trade deal is nearly final, with legal details being resolved. He highlighted strong Trump-Modi ties, Rubio
NSA Doval to visit China on Monday to attend Special Representatives talks with FM Wang
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will attend boundary talks in Beijing this week. These talks precede Chinese President Xi Jinping's anticipa
SBI's total business may double to 200 lakh cr by 75th foundation year in 2030: Chairman
Setty said the scale of SBI's operations is closely linked to the performance of the Indian economy
Ravindra Jadeja creates history, becomes first Indian to feature in 50 WTC matches
Ravindra Jadeja achieved a significant milestone by playing his 50th World Test Championship match. This historic achievement occurred during Ind
Fresh low spins over Bay, may sustain wet spell over East, North-East
Parts of Central India, South Peninsula to gain as conveyor belt of tropical disturbances from West Pacific and South China Sea may keep Bay of B
North Korea Not Sending Troops to Russia Immediately, Focuses on Internal Preparations: South Korea
Seoul, August 23: A South Korean lawmaker reported on Sunday that there are currently no indications that North Korea plans to send additional tr
NIA raids 10 places in J-K in cross-border terror conspiracy case
The raids were carried out in Srinagar, Kupwara, Anantnag, Pulwama and Budgam districts in Jammu and Kashmir
Japan Earthquake: Over 20 Injured As Mag 5.9 Quake Rattles Tokyo Area, No Tsunami Danger
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Japan early Sunday, shaking Tokyo and injuring 23 people. No tsunami threat was reported. Train service
TNAU forecasts 65-70/kg groundnut prices at harvest
This forecast, crafted from 25 years of market trends, is a heads-up for anyone planning to sow
TNAU sees 75-80/kg cotton price during harvest
But price fluctuations could happen depending on how the South-West monsoon plays out and the potential effects of El Nino
Trump Declares Strait Of Hormuz 'New US Territory', Shares Map To Claim Crucial Oil Route
Trump again shared a map labeling the Strait of Hormuz as NEW US Territory, escalating tensions with Iran. Tehran says the strategic waterway rem
10 midcap stocks with massive upside potential of up to 55%! Do you own any?
Ten Nifty Midcap 100 stocks have been identified based on analyst consensus estimates, with projected upside ranging from 23% to 53% over the nex
S. Koreans turn to healthy lifestyles as alcohol output falls to 27-year low
Seoul, Aug 23 (IANS) South Koreas alcoholic beverage production plunged to below 3 million kiloliters (kl) for the first time in 27 years in 2025
Political parties unite against bifurcation of Palakkad railway division
The State government would take up the issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing the Railway Boards decision as unilateral and unaccept
Peter Thiel's 7 timeless rules for spotting winning businesses: Here is what investors must know
Billionaire investor Peter Thiel advocates backing truly unique businesses rather than merely better versions of existing firms. Drawing from his
India eyes critical minerals, bigger markets in South America trade push
India is strengthening trade ties with South American nations like Chile, Argentina, and Brazil. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will chair joi
South Africa targets 1L Indian tourist arrivals
Jaipur, South Africa is targeting 1 lakh Indian tourist arrivals in 2026, with a growing focus on younger and experience-seeking travellers, Sout
Donald Trump revealed 1,000 stock trades in June: Here is what he bought and sold
US President Donald Trump disclosed over 1,000 financial transactions in June, worth between $78.1 million and $263.1 million, revealing signific
Andhra Pradesh greenlights 31,400cr AI data center in Visakhapatnam
The Andhra Pradesh government has approved the establishment of a 512MW green integrated artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Visakhapatna
NRI sending money to parents in India? This one mistake could trigger an income tax notice
Non-resident Indians sending money to parents in India face scrutiny from tax authorities if transfers lack documentation. Here are the rules one
How Modi government plans to help local chip firms grow
The Indian government is working on a plan to help local semiconductor chip firms negotiate better terms with global foundries.
Indian banks to remain closed on these days next week
Public and private sector banks across India will observe several holidays next week.
India-US trade deal 'almost' finalized in principle: Sergio Gor
The India-US trade agreement is almost finalized in principle, according to US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor.
Donald Trump made securities trades worth $263M in June
US President Donald Trump made over 1,000 securities trades in June alone.
15 penny stocks crash up to 50% in 3 months: Are you holding any?
Fourteen microcap penny stocks with market capitalisations below Rs 1,000 crore and trading prices under Rs 20 have witnessed sharp corrections o
Broke at the end of the month? These money habits will help you bounce back
Small, tactical shifts will help you save money without a radical change in lifestyle
Israel Has 'No Interest' In Escalating Tensions With Turkiye, Rules Out Turkish Bases In Syria
The latest tensions follow an Israeli airstrike on Syria's Abu al-Duhur military airbase in Idlib province on August 18.
A Bengaluru engineer has built an AI-powered pothole detection system using a car dashcam, GPS and an accelerometer. After finding 12 potholes on
Charting the Global Economy: UK payrolls slide, inflation rises
The latest figures show the UK labor market is faltering, with job vacancies reaching a five-year low. Inflation rates have intensified, fueled b
India's private credit market remains relatively small at an estimated $25-30 billion as of March 2025, compared with around $1.4 trillion in the
ICICI Bank, RBL Bank, SBI Among Top Five Financial Stocks Preferred by Brokerages Post-Q1
With a rapidly transforming market map, top Indian brokerages like Nuvama Securities, MOFSL, and ICICI Securities have outlined their top financi
iPhone 18 Series Launch Date: When Is Apple Keynote Event Scheduled? Here's What We Know
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro launch is expected to take place in September. Recent reports point to September 9 for the keynote, with pre-orders and sal
Paramount and California to hold preliminary talks on Warner Bros deal
The talks are preliminary, and there is no assurance that they will lead to meaningful negotiations toward a settlement, the report said, adding
Iran security chief says Trump's 'recklessness' is fuelling a nuclear arms race
Iran's Mohsen Rezaei claims Donald Trump's actions increase global nuclear weapon desire. He stated international treaties proved ineffective aga
'Can't expect neighbours to only do...': Jaishankar on Bangladesh ties amid Hasina extradition row
External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar believes that the relationship between India and Bangladesh can work if it meets the test of mutu
US Oil & Gas Production Hits Record High: Energy Secy Wright Credits Trump's Agenda
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright hailed record domestic oil and gas production amid continuing uncertainty in global crude markets
A Korean agritech startup signs a distributor and ships its first products, assuming the market has opened. Months later, inventory is still sitt
Mayawati Criticizes Congress Over Reservation Protest at Jantar Mantar
Mumbai, August 23: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Mayawati has sharply criticized Congress for its perceived indifference towards the recent pr
PPF vs NSC: 5 lakh investmentwhere will you earn more in 5 years? Check calculations
PPF vs NSC: Compare the returns on 5 lakh over five years, along with 2026 interest rates, tax treatment, maturity and investment limits. Find ou
Home Minister directs agencies to increase footprint in Siliguri corridor
The Home Minister says that the concerned agencies should establish more of their institutions, keep it free of encroachments, and take all steps
US FTA proposal: What are the '3 American demands' that became deal breaker for Canada
Ravi Teja's Irumudi records strong opening in India, crosses Rs 30 crore mark in two days
Ravi Teja's latest release, Irumudi, has made a strong start at the Indian box office. The Shiva Nirvana directorial, which hit theatres on Augus
India Wins Toss and Opts to Bowl in Colombo Test; Saransh Jain Makes Debut
Colombo, August 23: The second Test match between Sri Lanka and India is currently underway at the Sinhalese Sports Club. Indian captain Shubman
Nvidia customers notified about AI-related price hikes above 15%
The price hikes will go into effect on systems shipped early next year and will impact systems including those with the flagship Vera Rubin and G
India Rescues Two Of Ship's 24 Crew Members After Distress Alert
Two of the 24 crew members were rescued by late evening, while the Navy and the Indian Coast Guard continued to search for the others, according
Earnings recovery still not priced in, says Kotak Life's Hemant Kanawala
India's earnings recovery has begun to broaden across sectors, but the market is yet to fully price in the upcycle, says Hemant Kanawala of Kotak
Yash Reacts After Sound Box Collapse Leaves 2 Students Injured At Toxic Event In Hyderabad
Two students were injured after a large sound box setup fell into the crowd at Malla Reddy University in Hyderabad.
Around 67 companies have scheduled dividends and other corporate actions for the week of August 24-28. The list includes NBCC, MCX India, Paras D
Sound System Collapses At 'Toxic' Pre-Release Event In Hyderabad, 2 Injured
The incident took place when thousands of people had gathered at the Malla Reddy University to see Yash.
Who Is Saransh Jain, India's Oldest Test Debutant?
Saransh Jain, the 33-year-old Madhya Pradesh all-rounder, made his India Test debut against Sri Lanka, replacing the injured Kuldeep Yadav, a tes
