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Indias 145-crore skilling challenge
Indias skilling challenge spans 145 crore people, from students and young people entering the workforce to workers navigating a changing job mark
Consumers trust Acer as a brand and Acer is known for offering the fresh technology at affordable price
Promoters cash in on rally, offload shares worth 13,000 crore in August block deals
The biggest deal was in Growws parent, Billionbrains Garage Ventures, where 12.74 crore shares (2.1% of equity) were traded for about 2,500 crore
India Inc turns to M&As as stronger balance sheets fuel growth push
Deal volumes have more than doubled since FY17; three-fourths of acquirers saw ratings reaffirmed or upgraded after acquisitions
Infineon takes 6.3 lakh sq ft in Bengaluru for 750 crore-plus lease commitment
10-year lease at Brigade Solarium City comes with a 15% escalation every three years and a six-month security deposit of about 33.36 crore
Varun Beverages drops 3.8% as alcobev pivot, Tunisia JV fail to lift sentiment
The stock opened at 447.90, hit a high of the same level, before sliding to a low of 420.20, nearly touching its lower band
AI workforce penetration in Retail GCCs has increased from 2.1% in 2022 to 4.8% in 2025, with projections of reaching 10.6% by 2028
FSSAI issues notices to Delhis Andaz, JW Marriott over serious food safety violations
FSSAI pointed out various deficiencies across areas of labelling, hygiene and sanitation
Telangana: Youth India Sports University, Korean varsity ink MoU
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday, August 26, said the state governments Young India Physical Education and Sport
Next market winners: Jefferies sees potential in hyperscalers' race for AI capacity via data centers
Hyperscalers are accelerating data-centre leasing as power constraints and lengthy development timelines limit supply. North American non-commenc
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday
Indian equities reversed morning gains to close sharply lower, with Sensex falling 183 points and Nifty declining 0.52%. IT stocks weakened on vi
Market Trading Guide: Ashok Leyland among 2 stock recommendations for Thursday
Indian markets ended marginally lower as sectoral divergence offset gains in banks and metals. IT stocks weakened on visa appointment concerns, w
Engineering exports sustain 18% growth in July, but West Asia risks mount
US and China shipments surge, but exports to UAE and Saudi Arabia decline amid continuing regional uncertainties
Crop overestimation, more than ethanol, behind price surge
Bajaj General Insurance unveils health cover for families with pets
The policy covers in-patient hospitalisation, room rent, road and pet ambulance services, pre- and post-hospitalisation expenses, domiciliary car
India, China agree to advance boundary talks, strengthen LAC management
Eight point outcome of talks between Doval, Yi highlights cooperation in border trade, pilgrimage
Meeshos FY26 growth comes at a cash-flow cost as user acquisition, logistics spending rise
Cash flow deteriorated despite robust operating growth, with Meeshos annual transacting users up 33% to 264 million and placed orders rising 45.5
Indias lower sugar quota for domestic sales failed to tame demand, says industry
Between October 2025 and May 2026, allocations for domestic sales were 7% lower than actual mill dispatches
Anthropic gears up for Wall Street debut: Five things investors need to know
Anthropic is preparing for a potential major Wall Street debut, fueled by rapid growth in AI coding through Claude Code. However, massive cash re
JSW Group puts Odisha battery plant on hold over LFP technology constraints
The JSW Group had signed a MoU with Odisha in February 2024 to establish an integrated electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facility in the
Wrong ITR form filed by 31 July: Should you submit a fresh ITR-3 by August-end or revise it later?
ITR-3 and ITR-4 filing deadline is 31 August for AY 2026-27. Salaried individuals may need these forms due to certain types of income. But if you
US, UAE, Singapore tourists can now pay Indian shops using their home payment apps: How it works
Foreign tourists in India can now use their home country payment apps at local shops without needing a bank account.
Govt steps up on LPG-to-PNG conversion as West Asia conflict continues to choke supply chains
The Ministry directs CGD entities to bring households immediately under the domestic PNG network
Wagr now delivers fresh food for dogs on call
Wagr has just started the beta version in June and has registered 150,000 pet parents on the website
Bank of Baroda launches UPI Global QR Payments
The initiative extends international QR payment acceptance across the Banks merchant network
July was the worst month for ransomware victim claims in 2026 - or was it?
We shouldn't ignore agentic AI ransomware threats, but the claims of a new ransomware group might be skewing the numbers.
What is a fun fund? Inside Gen-Z's new experience-first economy and budget playbook
Gen Z has coined a new category in discretionary spending with 'fun funds'. Opting for experiences over planned purchases, the younger generation
Modi offers assistance to Nepal PM as over 100 Indian tourists go missing in massive flash floods
Indian Embassy in Kathmandu in touch with Nepali authorities for the early rescue and relief of Indian nationals
JSWs Parth Jindal keeps door open on koda VW deal as auto ambitions widen
koda, which leads Volkswagen Groups operations in India, has been seeking a local partner to share risk and accelerate growthJSW Group is keeping
Meta shares hit 5% intraday high after $16.68 billion settlement over alleged harm to young users
Meta shares hit a 4.96% intraday high after the company agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion to settle claims that Facebook and Instagram harmed yo
FM makes strong investment pitch in Canada to woo global capital
The Minister is addressing multiple meetings as part of outreach to global investors
D2C funding shifts to early stage as exits widen for Indias consumer brands
The industry recovered 9 per cent in 2025 to $898 million, with the recovery being driven largely by seed and early-stage capital.
Purple Style Labs opens IPO at 575 cap price, targets 680 crore fresh issue
The offer, which closes on September 2, 2026, is entirely a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to 680 crore, with no offer for sale comp
Hyundai Motor aims 5.55 million units in global sales by 2030, to bolster business in India: CEO
The company will launch or refresh over 100 models by 2030, including its first extended-range electric vehicle
Avaada Electro files IPO papers with SEBI, eyes 7,600 crore
The IPO comprises a 1,600-crore fresh issue and a 6,000-crore OFS by promoter Avaada Ventures Private Ltd
Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction
The lawsuit accused Meta of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platfor
Fed seen a bit more likely to hike after inflation data
US inflation data showed a slight increase in July. The personal consumption expenditures price index rose to 3.7 percent. Core inflation remaine
Wipro Consumer Care forays into pet food; invests 150 cr
Indias pet food market is currently estimated at around 5,500 crore; growing at 10-12% annually. Wipro Consumer Care aims to position Snuggles am
Company also weighing covers for cyber-related risks faced by bank depositors and identity theft
TVS Motor celebrates one million TVS iQube families with MillionR special edition
The new MillionR edition marks this achievement while reinforcing TVS iQubes position as Indias favourite family EV
Indian carriers have Philippineson radar, Air India increases capacity,IndiGoplans new flights
Over 60,000 Indians visited Philippines in the first six months of CY2026 taking advantage of visa free entry scheme
Be the tax hero who files on time: I-T department reminds taxpayers of August 31 ITR deadline
Taxpayers with business income face an August 31 deadline to file income tax returns for AY 2026-27. Over 6.5 crore returns, including 5.9 crore
Selling property in India as an NRI? Know these special tax rules, TAN requirements
NRIs face special tax rules when selling property in India that differ from those for residents. TDS rates vary by capital gains type. Buyers mus
Smallcaps hit all-time high as Nifty stumbles on IT, FMCG drag
The Nifty 50 closed at 24,207.75, down 0.52%, after reaching an intraday high of 24,378; The Sensex fell 0.24% to finish at 77,472
Indian exporters fear US sanctions on Iran could weaken trade
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday, August 24, warned countries and businesses that they could face US sanctions if they continue main
From games to communication: How childrens online habits are shifting
Kids porn exposure on mobile devices increases, almost three times from desktop rates
Aastha Spintex fixes Sept 9 as record date for dividend
The dividend has to be approved by shareholders at the companys annual general meeting to be held on September 16
The e-Shram portal completes five years today, with over 31.89 crore registrations. Heres what workers should know about e-Shram eligibility, ben
US stocks today: US stocks slip at open after inflation data; Nvidia in focus
US stocks opened lower on Wednesday after hotter-than-expected inflation data strengthened expectations of another Fed rate hike this year. The D
US stocks today: US stocks subdued as hot inflation lifts rate hike bets ahead of Nvidia results
US stocks traded flat as investors awaited Nvidia's earnings and assessed hotter-than-expected inflation data. July inflation rose 3.7%, lifting
100 now costs 2.1 million Iranian rials: Heres what it can buy in Tehran
The Iranian rial has plummeted to over 2 million rials per dollar amid harsh US sanctions and the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.
At just 17, Aditya Bansal had no degree or professional portfolio, but Raj Shamani decided to give him an opportunity.
Sweet Karam Coffee eyes doubling revenue in FY27 as non-South markets gain traction
The predominant growth lever for the company, going forward, will be entering new geographies
Indian mills gate, wholesale sugar prices continue to decline
Buyers begin calling shots in mill tenders, but retail prices rule above 60 a kg
Utsav raises 36 crore in round led by Atomic Capital
The funds will expedite Utsavs product, technology, and team growth as it builds a digital layer connecting devotees, temples, and rituals in Ind
Apollos flagship oncology unit in Teynampet expands footprint into multi-speciality healthcare
The upgraded facility comprises 300 beds, including 51 critical care beds, supported by 5 modern operating theatres and 1 Cath Lab
4 AI development skills you need, according to Andrew Ng - and what experts say he's missing
The rise of generative and agentic AI has dramatically changed the software-building process - and the skills required.
Flipkart Minutes pulls ahead of Instamart in quick-commerce race: report
Blinkit remains a clear leader with 969 stores, accounting for about 27% of the 3,536 dark stores CLSA mapped across the 10 cities.
Radhika Gupta spoke about the importance of distinguishing between valuable possessions and sound financial investments. She identified the joker
Brokers Call: Tata Consultancy Services (Hold)
Systematix Institutional Research
Find your ITR deadline: Upcoming income tax filing dates for non-audit and corporate filers in 2026
The 31 July ITR deadline for AY 2026-27 has passed, but taxpayers in other categories have more time. Key deadlines are 31 August for non-audit c
Why the Supreme Courts motor insurance judgment is a landmark
The Supreme Courts motor-insurance ruling goes beyond one familys 10 lakh claim, exposing Indias 56% uninsured-vehicle gap and highlighting why e
Luxury apparel store Pernia to raise 680 crore through IPO
The company has fixed the IPO price band at 546-575 per equity share. Around 371 crore from the IPO proceeds would be invested in PSLs wholly own
HAL and Safran ink deal for joint development, manufacture of new-generation copter engine
The Design & Development of Aravalli engine is expected to be completed by 203233, HAL said on Wednesday
BSE, NSE impose over Rs 59 lakh penalty on NTPC, SJVN, REC for non-compliance
The BSE and NSE have imposed financial penalties exceeding Rs 59 lakh on three public sector power companies: NTPC, REC, and SJVN. The fines are
Nepal floods: Monsoon low over India blamed as rain systems converge
WMO Beijing centre links deadly floods and landslides to vigorous monsoon; more heavy rain looms over Nepal and East India
Prudential to sell 2% stake in ICICI Prudential AMC worth about $333 million
The proposed sale would reduce the shareholding of ICICI Prudential AMCs promoters to 85.6%
August Energy, Energeia partner to create a $100 million energy efficiency infrastructure platform
The platform will target energy-intensive sectors including pharmaceuticals, automotive, food and beverage, chemicals, cement, steel, hospitality
Home loan portfolio set to cross 10 lakh crore milestone this quarter: SBI Chairman
The lender has more than 460 home loan processing centres across India with nearly 28% market share
ICAT issues first compliance certificate for 15-metre multi-axle sleeper bus
The certificate has been awarded to Synaty Automotive Pvt. Ltd. for its 15-metre multi-axle sleeper bus under AIS-119 and AIS-153 in accordance w
Gradiant expects India business to double next year as semiconductor, solar demand rises
The Woburn-based company currently generates revenue in the range of $500 million-$750 million, with India accounting for about 10%. It expects $
Medicover India's 25 hospitals to be profitable in 18 months, executive says
ICICI Prudential AMC promoter Prudential Corporation Holdings plans to sell up to 2% stake through open-market transactions from August 27 to mee
Octave sets up tech centre with 1,600 engineers in Hyderabad
The company has also set up its Experience Centre at the Hyderabad office, showcasing its connected, contextual intelligence solutions and techno
Ventura initiates coverage on Meesho and LG India, sees up to 35% upside
Ventura Securities has initiated coverage on Meesho and LG Electronics India with Buy ratings, seeing up to 35% upside. The brokerage expects Mee
Top FD interest rates in India: Check fixed deposit returns of DCB Bank, YES Bank, RBL Bank and more
A comparison of fixed-deposit rates from 16 Indian banks covering five maturity categories up to 1 crore is provided, detailing rates as of 24 Au
From subsistence to enterprise: J&Ks Lakhpati Didis change rural lives
According to official data, J&K has identified around 2.6 lakh potential beneficiaries, of whom about 2.40 lakh have already crossed the 1 lakh a
Is updated ITR more economical than FAST-DS for past foreign income
The Foreign Assets of Small TaxpayersDisclosure Scheme, 2026, provides a clean route with full prosecution immunity to disclose overseas holdings
Sensex falls 183 points; Nifty drops to 24,207.75
The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 183.15 points, or 0.24%, to settle at 77,472.94 and the 50-share NSE Nifty was down 126.80 points, or 0.52%, to
The best reading tablets of 2026: Expert tested
We rounded up the best reading tablets of the year that you can take with you anywhere.
Located in Bengalurus ITIR Industrial Area, the 25-acre facility is a strategic manufacturing, research and development, and service hub, and DN
Mint Explainer: Why brands are calling out rivals in their ads
Comparative advertising is not new in India. But it's becoming less about 'my product is better' and more about challenging a rivals claims and p
Gold rally takes a breather ahead of US inflation data
Spot gold fell 0.9% to $4,616.62 per ounce by 0927 GMT, after prices climbed to their highest since May 14 on Tuesday following the US
Mahindra Holidays receives 11.34-cr GST demand notice
The company stated it doesnt expect the show cause notice to materially impact finances and is pursuing legal remedies with the Additional/Joint
Offering services related to maternity care, obstetrics and gynaecology, fertility, neonatology, paediatrics and paediatric critical care
IT sector revenue growth to remain stable at 6% through FY27: Brickwork Ratings
The sector recorded $418 billion in services exports in FY26, while revenue growth is estimated at 6.1 per cent
