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Indian lenders dollar bond sales hit record near $9 billion
The deals have gathered pace since the RBI in early June announced the concessional foreign-exchange swap facility for banks and state-run firms
Nifty slips for fifth straight session as crude spike, Iran fears rattle Dalal Street
Sensex was trading at 77,465.70, down 262.46 points or 0.34%; Nifty 50 opened at 24,223.85 and was trading at 24,237.75, down 49.90 points or 0.2
Citadel Securities has urged the SEC to reconsider its proposal to eliminate the order protection rule, warning it could weaken market liquidity,
Stocks fall, oil gains on West Asia uncertainty: Markets wrap
Equity-index futures pointed to declines in Sydney, Tokyo and Hong Kong on Tuesday, while South Korean markets were set to reopen after a holiday
Global Market: Japans 10-year JGB yield hits three-decade high on BOJ rate hike bets
Japans 10-year government bond yield climbed to its highest level since 1996, driven by rising global bond yields, renewed inflation concerns and
India's CAD may widen in FY27, but capital flows may support Rupee in H2: Report
The private lender noted in its report that India's goods deficit widened sharply to $85.7 billion in Q1 FY27 from $68.9 billion a year ago
Sensex falls over 250 points, Nifty below 24,250 as Mideast peace hopes fade. More pain ahead?
Indian stock markets saw a troubling trend as they recorded declines for several days in a row. On the third straight day, the Sensex dropped sig
ICICI Bank dollar debt fundraising tops $2 billion in a month: Bankers
ICICI Bank triumphantly secured $750 million through a fresh dollar bond issuance, making it the bank's third successful fundraising attempt in j
Sham Foam shares to list today: Check GMP ahead of BSE SME debut
Sham Foam shares are set to list on the BSE SME platform on August 18, with grey market trends pointing to a largely flat debut. The Rs 40.48-cro
US-Iran peace prospects dimwith Trump in no hurry for deal
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Paytms Vijay Shekhar Sharma sets $1 billion free cash goal, sees fintechs gaining lending share
Vijay Shekhar Sharma, the founder of Paytm, has set an ambitious target of generating one billion dollars in free cash flow. He envisions that fi
Paytm parent One 97 Communications shares will be in focus on Tuesday as founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma's Resilient Asset Management BV plans to se
Global Market: Kospi extends winning streak to six sessions, jumps over 2% on chip gains
South Korean shares surged 2.73%, extending gains for a sixth session as chipmakers rallied on optimism over AI demand. Samsung Electronics and S
Colgate plans to step up ad spend as premium toothpaste business grows 6X market
Colgate-Palmolive India is doubling down on premium toothpaste, signalling higher advertising investments even at the cost of near-term margins a
Global Market: Japan stocks slide as oil spike and rising bond yields weigh on sentiment
Japans Nikkei fell 1.1%, ending its five-session rally as Middle East tensions disrupted oil supplies and revived inflation concerns. Rising crud
Colgate hands Palmolives online business to Bombay Shaving Company to crack D2C playbook
Colgate-Palmolive India is combining Bombay Shaving Companys digital-first capabilities with its own product, supply-chain and marketing muscle t
Nifty to hit 50,000 before 2035? Raamdeo Agrawal maps 3 valuation-based timelines
The Nifty 50 index might soar to 50,000 in the next six to nine years. This forecast hinges on the fluctuations of price-to-earnings ratios. A su
Lupin shares in focus after USFDA nod for drug to treat excessive daytime sleepiness
Lupin received USFDA approval for generic Pitolisant Tablets, strengthening its US portfolio and specialty generics presence. Shares remain techn
Sunshine Pictures launches IPO todayat 342-360
As much as 50% of the net issue is reserved for qualified institutional buyers (QIBs), while 15% is reserved for non-institutional investors (NII
Hindustan Copper among 5 stocks flashing bullish signals, hinting at a possible uptrend
On August 17, five Nifty500 stocks appeared on the White Marubozu bullish scanner, according to StockEdges technical scan data. The pattern indic
Sunshine Pictures IPO opens for subscription today: Check GMP, price band and other key details
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Horizon Industrial Parks IPO Day 2: GMP, subscription status and key details; should you subscribe?
Horizon Industrial Parks IPO entered its second day of bidding with a 14% subscription on Day 1. Backed by Blackstone, the Rs 2,600 crore issue i
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Lalithaa Jewellery Mart IPO Day 2: Issue subscribed 69% so far; GMP signals 15% listing gains
Lalithaa Jewellery Marts Rs 1,700-crore IPO entered its second day with healthy investor interest. The issue was 69% subscribed on Day 1, led by
IndusInd Bank Share Price Live Updates: IndusInd Bank Breaks Above 20-Day EMA
Crude oil prices surged past $91 per barrel on Tuesday, August 18, as peace talks between the US and Iran stalled. With shipping disruptions pers
Trump says Iran won't make deal he thinks is needed, threatens to bomb Oman
US rules out extending 60-day interim agreement as Hormuz shipping talks continue
Oil rises as Iran signals offensive stance, US rules out ceasefire extension
Brent at $91.14; Hormuz tanker traffic remains a trickle amid supply-risk concerns
Shankesh JewellersIPO opens today at 88-93
SBI Securities remains Neutral while Anand Rathi gives Subscribe; Anchor investors pick up 110.15 crore; listing scheduled for August 25
India plans its first cargo ship voyage along the Northern Sea Route next year. Russia's Arkhangelsk region is discussing economic potential and
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CGHS has clarified rules on follow-up consultations, diagnostic tests and medical reimbursements for central government employees and pensioners.
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ETMarkets Smart Talk | Have 1 crore for 3 years? Puneet Pals fixed-income playbook
Rather than locking into long-duration bonds at current yields, Puneet Pal, Head Fixed Income at PGIM India Mutual Fund, believes investors shou
Dollar feeble as rate hike bets dwindle, Iran war worries grow
The U.S. dollar weakened against major currencies as traders scaled back tightening expectations. Soft economic data, including retail sales and
Shankesh Jewellers IPO opens for subscription today; Check GMP, key details. Should you subscribe?
The IPO has generated some interest ahead of its launch, although grey market signals remain muted. Shankesh Jewellers shares are currently comma
Milky Mist Dairy Food shares to make market debut today; GMP signals 14% listing premium
The Rs 1,553 crore IPO was priced at Rs 140 per share, comprising a fresh issue of 10.20 crore shares worth Rs 1,428 crore and an Offer for Sale
Adani flagship eyes Indias Nifty crown after years of turmoil
Adani Enterprises stock has rebounded strongly, becoming the top performer on India's equity benchmark. Investor confidence is growing after the
Crude prices cross $90 as ceasefire hopes dim, Hormuz disruption weighs on supply
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Key developments include Gulshan Polyols ethanol allocation worth 146.66 crore, Bharti Airtels upcoming leadership change, and GMR Airports expan
Gold extends gains on easing rate-hike fears, markets await Fed minutes
Gold prices advanced for a third straight session on Tuesday, with investors keenly anticipating the forthcoming Federal Reserve meeting minutes
Oil climbs as fading US-Iran peace hopes raise supply risks
Oil prices climbed as Middle East war peace talks stalled significantly. Iran announced a shift to a fully offensive military posture. The United
Resilient Asset to offload 4.98% stake in Paytm parent
Resilient Asset Management plans to sell nearly five percent of Paytm shares. This stake sale is valued at approximately five thousand crore rupe
Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: Concord Biotech (1,513.40) BUY
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The short-term outlook is bullish for Concord Biotech. The stock began the week on a strong note, rising 4.2 pe
Sebi cautions investors against social media live trading tips and unregistered advisory services
Sebi has cautioned investors regarding social media accounts offering live trading strategies. These platforms often feature unregistered investm
Union Minister Piyush Goyal met with Nippon Life India Asset Management's CEO to discuss retail investment growth. They explored avenues for attr
Sebi clarifies rules on pledging securities for discretionary PMS clients to raise loans
In a recent update, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) confirmed that clients engaged in discretionary portfolio management have t
Three habits young professionals cant afford to skip
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Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services stock plummets to 52-week low after disappointing Q1 results
After a disappointing quarterly performance, Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services saw its stock reach a 52-week low. Despite an increase in revenue, pro
Global Market Today: Asian shares advance; oil rises on Middle East concerns
As peace prospects in the Middle East worsen, oil prices surged, reigniting fears about supply disruptions. Concurrently, US Treasury yields clim
Strong earnings support mid- & small-caps' D-street Run
Mid and small-cap firms achieved their sharpest revenue growth in sixteen quarters. Aggregate revenue climbed twenty percent, and operating profi
Sebi chair rules out CAS rollback; assures commitment to resolving ongoing issues
The Securities and Exchange Board of India is set to assess the implications of the newly implemented Closing Auction Session. Chairman Tuhin Kan
D-Street braces for weak opening on negative GIFT Nifty cues
Domestic equities opened the week lower, with the Nifty closing down at 24,287 points. Analysts anticipate range-bound trading as focus shifts to
Stocks in news: Airtel, Paytm, SpiceJet, ONGC and ZEE
Markets extended their losing streak for a fifth consecutive session on Monday. Airtel Payments Bank appointed Shabnam Sinha as its new chairpers
Indias art market is running on old masters and new money
The biggest sale in the first half of 2026 came from an earlier generation. Raja Ravi Varmas Yashoda and Krishna (1890) sold for 167.2 crore at S
ICICI Bank overtakes HDFC Bank as top MF holding in July
ICICI Bank now leads mutual fund portfolios, surpassing HDFC Bank in July. This shift reflects investor concerns over HDFC Bank's leadership succ
Sebi tightens mutual fund sponsor disclosure norms
Sebi is enhancing transparency in the mutual fund industry by requiring comprehensive disclosures from fund sponsors. The new single application
Aegis Logistics in talks to acquire UAEs Tristar for $1.5 billion
Aegis Logistics is in advanced discussions to acquire Tristar for $1.5 billion. This consolidation could be one of the industry's largest efforts
US stocks: US market slips as oil prices rise, retail results awaited
As investors braced for retail earnings reports, major stock indexes fell, signaling caution in the market. Oil prices surged, driven by concerns
Gold appears set for a rebound as it regains safe-haven appeal after US-Iran war selloff
Gold has recovered nine percent, signaling renewed investor and central bank interest. The precious metal is now positioned for further gains aft
Investors pile into small, mid-caps as earnings momentum improves
Investors are channeling significant funds into small and mid-cap stocks this fiscal year. Small-cap funds have seen inflows nearly matching last
Indias unemployment rate falls to four-month low of 5.1% in July, rural jobs drive gains
Indias unemployment rate fell to a four-month low of 5.1% in July from 5.5% in June, with rural unemployment declining to 4.5%, official PLFS dat
Indias microfinance overhang is finally easing as debt-stressed borrowers fall
The number of microfinance borrowers with multiple loans has significantly decreased. These borrowers still hold substantial outstanding loans, p
India seeks WTO consultations with US over 50% tariff quota on quartz surface imports
India has sought consultations with the US at the World Trade Organization over Washingtons tariff-rate quota on quartz surface products, effecti
Business adoption of AI agents tripled this year - as measurable ROI emerges
Industries are finding the strategies that work best for their business needs, according to Salesforce's latest Agentic Enterprise Index.
Gold rises as weaker dollar, fading Fed hike bets lift demand
Gold prices advanced Monday, supported by a weaker dollar and fewer rate hike expectations. Investors are monitoring Middle East geopolitical ten
Weak soil, trapped water likely behind Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway failures: Initial probe
Indian freelancers earning from US IT companies need to correctly report income, convert dollar earnings, claim expenses, and comply with ITR, DT
AI-enriched Linux 7.2 delivers cache-aware scheduling - here's everything new
The latest stable kernel also brings filesystem and I/O improvements, and substantial new support across AMD, Intel, Apple, Nvidia, USB4, and lap
You can turn an old Android into a Raspberry Pi alternative - but know this first
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Tata Power, IIT Bombay ink long-term clean energy research pact
NICDP projects need faster execution as Centre pushes investor-ready industrial ecosystems
The Centre has asked states to move faster on industrial corridor execution as NICDP crosses 20 projects and BHAVYA draws strong early interest.
Google wants you to use its phones less and its AI more - but who's buying it?
Google is leveraging our poor relationship to technology to sell its new phones - the same relationship it had a hand in creating.
Jio-BlackRock rolls out MF plans; Lalithaa Jewellery IPO booked 0.68x
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The road to E20 is not without bumps
Indias rapid transition to E20 fuel has raised concerns over mileage loss, mechanical wear, contamination risks and the lack of an unblended petr
Godavari Biorefineries secures European patent for anti-cancer pharmaceutical composition
The patent strengthens the companys oncology-focused intellectual property portfolio and supports its efforts to develop potential healthcare app
A 71.56 lakh cash deposit in a wifes bank account came under the tax departments scrutiny after she said the money was received from her husband.
I turned an old Android phone into a server for my LAN - here's how and why
Got an old Android phone or tablet lying around? Turn it into a test server for experiments and development - it's simpler than you think.
SEBI simplifies mutual fund registration with single application form
The move replaces the existing multi-stage process that required separate submissions for in-principle approval and final registration of a mutua
