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Beyond the chatbots: The AI race in banking will be won in the back office

Indias next financial advantage will depend on whether its institutions can move beyond generic tools and embed intelligence into their core deci

Livemint 24 Aug 2026 9:47 pm

A fourth way to end a war

US move to economically isolate Iran wont be easy

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 9:40 pm

Sunsure Energys renewables portfolio in UP surpasses 500 MWp-mark

Sunsure Energy also has an operational portfolio of 305 MWp in Maharashtra and around 75 MWp in Tamil Nadu. It envisages an operational capacity

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 9:37 pm

Editorial. Exercise other options

F&O frenzy needs to be tackled differently

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 9:31 pm

UPI an eventful journey

10 years on, UPIs success has been such that today its the worlds largest real-time payment system

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 9:29 pm

SoftBank pares nearly 2.6% stake in Lenskart for Rs 2,888 crore

SoftBank Group has sold a 2.6% stake in Lenskart for Rs 2,888 crore. This transaction reduced SoftBank's holding to 7.28% from 9.86%. Abu Dhabi I

The Economic Times 24 Aug 2026 9:23 pm

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Tuesday

Indian equities ended lower after erasing early gains, with Sensex falling 172 points and Nifty 33 points. Rising bond yields, Iran sanctions unc

The Economic Times 24 Aug 2026 9:21 pm

Market Trading Guide: Siemens among 2 stock recommendations for Tuesday

Indian equities remained weak amid soft Asian markets, with large caps and PSU banks under pressure as bond yields rose. Metals outperformed. Ana

The Economic Times 24 Aug 2026 9:19 pm

Y Combinator sells Meesho shares worth Rs 970 crore in block deals; Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup among buyers

Y Combinator-linked entities sold 4.85 crore Meesho shares worth Rs 970 crore through block deals at Rs 200.01 apiece. Institutional buyers inclu

The Economic Times 24 Aug 2026 9:14 pm

Letters to the Editor dated August 24, 2026

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 9:06 pm

India vs global equities: Why investors should not chase higher returns abroadwhat 20 years of data shows

India may have lagged several global markets recently, but its long-term performance tells a different story. The latest study shows how market r

Livemint 24 Aug 2026 9:01 pm

FMG students protest over June exam, seek transparency and reforms

The protesters have also written to Union Health Minister J P Nadda, seeking his intervention in the matter

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 8:57 pm

Every day at SBI is a defining moment, says Chairman Setty

I believe international operations will remain at around 15% of our overall credit book, which is a ratio we are comfortable with, says the SBI C

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 8:53 pm

Fino Payments Banks Board approves 3-month tenure extension for Merchant as interim CEO

The extension of tenure is subject to approval of Reserve Bank of India

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 8:50 pm

Indian government lifts ban on wheat, atta, maida, suji exports

Decision taken amid record domestic production of wheat, comfortable supplies

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 8:50 pm

Gaming funding contracts in face of investor demand for sustainable monetisation

Dubbing the move as a reset, industry representatives urge fraternity to focus on long-term player relationships rather than chasing short-term g

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 8:48 pm

Pocket Aces achieves breakeven, strengthens Saregamas digital entertainment ecosystem

During the last fiscal, Pocket Aces, currently a subsidiary of the company, acquired 100 per cent of the equity share capital of Finnet

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 8:48 pm

Centre appoints JK Sinha, Syed Akbaruddin and Annie George Mathew as Directors on RBI Central Board

The appointments come on the heels of theappointment of former ISRO Chairman Somanath Sreedhara Panicker and re-appointment of industrialist Anan

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 8:37 pm

Palmonas targets 10 stores in Gulf by year-end as India-to-world expansion gathers pace

After opening its first international store in Abu Dhabi, the company plans to enter Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Qatar

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 8:36 pm

ISMA blames speculation for sugar price surge, seeks tightening of stock limit

The industry body has also demanded that the stockholding limit on traders, currently 400 tonnes, should be brought down to 200 tonnes

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 8:34 pm

Hyderabad: Gor hails C-130J role as JV eyes 80-aircraft IAF deal

Hyderabad: New Delhi, Aug 24 (PTI) The production of key structural components for the C-130J military transport aircraft in India underscores gr

The Siasat Daily 24 Aug 2026 8:32 pm

BSE waives off AP registration fee in commodity derivatives, EGR till September 28

The waiver will also be available to existing APs of the Exchange seeking registration in the Commodity Derivatives and Electronic Gold Receipt s

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 8:32 pm

I dumped Firefox, but these 5 features finally won me back - here's why

It's been a bumpy road for Mozilla's browser, but as the dust of doubt settles, Firefox has once again become my default browser on all platforms

ZDNet 24 Aug 2026 8:31 pm

CNG trucks face phase-out in Delhi-NCR as CAQM mandates shift to electric

Recent directions by CAQM bans Petrol, Diesel, LPG light goods vehicles from January 2027

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 8:24 pm

Crores trained under Indias skilling programmes, but employment outcomes remain uneven: NITI Aayog report

Unemployment among graduates stands at 13%, rising to 20.4% among graduate women, compared with the national unemployment rate of 3.2%

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 8:23 pm

India sanctioned 27,555 e-buses, but barely 2,500 are on road

Depot, power, charging, and contracting bottlenecks turn the governments ambitious rollout into an execution test

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 8:18 pm

Chennais second airport search back on the agenda after Parandur setback

The focus could turn again on Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 8:17 pm

Coromandels Dhaksha Unmanned Systems inaugurates new drone manufacturing facility in TN

The facility will develop and execute larger and complex programmes across the companys key UAV verticals

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 8:16 pm

Only 3% women in formal jobs, skilling gains not translating into employment: NITI Aayog report

The report found that among the women covered across its segments, only 3% were in formal employment

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 8:15 pm

Indian farmers cover 96% of the normal Kharif area as planting window closes

Deficit in sowing of all crops shrinks to 0.3% as coverage picked up last week, with sowing increasing to 40 lakh hectares

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 8:14 pm

Centre to sell up to 6% stake in Hindustan Copper

In the concluded financial year FY 2025-26, the company has earned a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of 1232.73 Crore against a Net Sales turnover of 305

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 8:13 pm

Karnataka clears 5% park-land use, putting green spaces in focus

Under the Bill, up to 5% of the total extent of any park or garden can be alienated for infrastructure or utility projects

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 8:10 pm

US ambassador Sergio Gor visits Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures in Hyderabad

The ambassadors visit, as referenced by the company, coincides with TLMALs participation in a MoD contract to supply 60 Medium Transport Aircraft

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 8:09 pm

Brokers call: Concor (Add)

JM Financial

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 8:01 pm

ICICI raises $1 billion, Union Bank $600 million through dollar bonds

ICICI Bank raised $1 billion through a five-year private dollar bond, while Union Bank of India secured $600 million in its first international d

The Economic Times 24 Aug 2026 7:57 pm

SC notice on plea for CBI probe into Jharkhand exam irregularities

Accountability should be fixed and wrongdoers brought to justice despite the State governments move to cancel the examination, the petition argue

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 7:56 pm

IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal donates additional 300 crore for medical school at IIT Kanpur

The project envisages a 500-bed super-speciality hospital on the IIT Kanpur campus, along with a proposed 200-bed cancer care and research centre

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 7:48 pm

Filing income tax return by 31 August? Key schedules to note in ITR-3 and 4 forms and how to verify them

Taxpayers filing ITR-3 or ITR-4 should carefully review key schedules and reconcile income, turnover, and TDS to avoid common filing errors. Here

Livemint 24 Aug 2026 7:46 pm

Economic ties between US, India continues to grow stronger through innovation:Ambassador Sergio Gor

The Ambassador toured the production line that manufactures empennages for the C-130J Super Hercules

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 7:39 pm

ABD enters Malaysia with local whisky production in asset-light push

Under the arrangement, ABD will work with an established local partner while retaining control over raw materials, packaging, quality standards,

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 7:36 pm

UPI: The foundation of Indias digital economy

This piece of financial infrastructure has done more for financial inclusion than any other product and changed the texture of daily life

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 7:32 pm

Godrej Industries to invest 20,000 cr in Haryana, aims 40,000 jobs; total investments to touch 32,000 cr

Godrej Properties Ltd (GPL) is expected to be a key driver of the Groups expansion, with plans to invest 16,000 crore in Haryana by FY28.

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 7:30 pm

Brokers call: Urban Company (Buy)

Emkay Global

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 7:30 pm

Paradeep Phosphates launches nutrient for sugarcane in Karnataka

The precision-blended formulation is designed to provide a more complete nutrient package in a single application,

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 7:29 pm

Ironhill onboards Anirudh Ravichander as investor through Albuquerque Records

The investment in Ironhill marks Anirudhs second foray into the global hospitality and F&B sector after Loca Loka Tequila

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 7:29 pm

Worldwide semicon revenue to reach $1.6 trillion in 2026: Gartner

The surge, driven by robust investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure and a favourable memory pricing cycle, is set to reshape the se

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 7:28 pm

Private operators expected to invest 8,622 cr in 11 AAI airports proposed for lease

Government estimates equity returns of up to 18.6 per cent; city-side development to support financial viability

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 7:25 pm

Positive investments in gold ETFs continue for the fifth week in a row

US and UK lead the trend as investors find the current price of over $4,600 an ounce attractive

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 7:25 pm

Centres attitude hurting Telanganasdevelopment: CM Revanth Reddy

`Denial of permission to a CM is against the federal spirit and an insult to 4 crore Telangana people

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 7:24 pm

Indian MFs register fastest growth globally in last 5 years

However, share of Indian MFs was only one pc of global MF industry

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 7:19 pm

International Workers and EPF: How contributions, withdrawals and pension rules change when you cross borders for a job

Indian employees abroad and foreign nationals in India face different provident fund rules from those of regular EPF members. International Worke

Livemint 24 Aug 2026 7:18 pm

Foreign airlinesknock DGCAs doors for dangerous goods carriagepermit

This follows the implementation of a new regulation regarding the transport of dangerous goods to and from India last week

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 7:09 pm

InvIT investor base rises 17% in June quarter, distributions up 15%

Distributions to unitholders rose 15 per cent on-year to 5,923 crore in the June quarter

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 7:07 pm

Farmers leader Malla Reddy passes away

Considered to be a walking encyclopaedia on Indian agriculture, with a particular focus on farming issues in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, Reddy

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 7:05 pm

TCS to buyout Porsches MHP for 320 million EV in major automotive AI partnership

The acquisition is part of a broader 1.25 billion, five-year strategic partnership between TCS and Porsche.

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 7:04 pm

TCS to buyout Porsches MHP for 320 million EV in major automotive AI partnership

The acquisition is part of a broader 1.25 billion, five-year strategic partnership between TCS and Porsche.

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 7:04 pm

SCSS, PPF, SSY, MIS and KVP: Why premature withdrawal from post office schemes can cost more than you think | Explained

Premature withdrawal from post office schemes Senior Citizens Saving Scheme, Public Provident Fund, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, Monthly Income Sch

Livemint 24 Aug 2026 7:03 pm

Iran's currency rial hits record low as US plans more sanctions

Iran's currency has plummeted to a staggering 2.02 million rials against the US dollar, reflecting deepening economic strain as Washington gears

The Economic Times 24 Aug 2026 6:57 pm

Ten years of UPI: From a payment tool to India's economic Spine

There are technologies that change what we do. And then there are technologies that quietly change what we believe is possible. UPI belongs to th

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 6:53 pm

India may miss target of achieving exports worth $1 trillion during 2026-27 due to global uncertainties and tariff war, says NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri

Lahiri pointed out that the country needs to diversify its export basket, States of origin and export destinations in order to grow its shipments

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 6:50 pm

ALLEN charts expansion, eyes acquisitions and 3,800cr IPO to fund next phase

The company is evaluating expansion into additional markets through a combination of organic growth and selective acquisitions

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 6:49 pm

MRPL says no single geography, supplier or route decisive for crude sourcing

The companys crude oil sourcing from West Asia came down from around 66% in 2022-23 to around 27% during the first quarter of 2026-27

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 6:49 pm

Ramco Cements no longer to pay tax on mineral-bearing land

The company had been paying 160 per tonne of limestone to the Tamil Nadu government, it said

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 6:45 pm

Iran shadow looms over Dalal Street as Nifty ends in red

The session underscored how a faraway geopolitical flashpoint can dominate trading on Dalal Street when energy prices are already elevated

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 6:44 pm

Global brands betting big on Indian developers

For global brands, India represents more than a high-growth market and real estate offers a long-term extension of brand identity, making the cho

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 6:41 pm

Lenskart Solutions among 4 stocks to hit 52-week highs & surge up to 20% in a month

The Sensex fell 172 points on Monday, but four BSE 200 stocks bucked the broader market weakness to hit fresh 52-week highs. Lenskart Solutions,

The Economic Times 24 Aug 2026 6:39 pm

MakeMyTrip, Axis Bank tie up to offer travel discounts across long weekends till March 2027

Holiday packages will attract an additional 5% instant discount over and above MakeMyTrips existing offers, capped at 20,000

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 6:39 pm

Paluck Technologies to raise 33 crore via IPO on BSE SME

The company will issue 68.76 lakh equity shares in the price band of 46 - 48 per share; the issue will open for subscription on August 28

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 6:35 pm

Indian retail, mill gate sugar prices drop after nearly two-month rally

Ex-mill and tender prices (in Maharashtra) of sugar have declined by over 10 per cent since hitting a peak of 6,500 a quintal on August 20

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 6:32 pm

SAT dismisses Ketan Parekhs appeal to cross-examine Capital Group traders

Tribunal says Parekh can challenge SEBIs final order over material used against him, if any

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 6:29 pm

ESIC crackdown: Over 2,400 cr social security money trapped in 6.45 lakh recovery certificates pending for a decade

Under the ESIC Act, the officials are authorised to issue orders for attachment and sale of the employers movable or immovable property and also

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 6:21 pm

Medical device firms get relief from separate licence for outsourced sterilisation

Earlier, manufacturers had to obtain a separate loan licence even when they sent their products to an outside sterilisation facility that was alr

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 6:20 pm

Google's AI-first Googlebook laptop is almost here - can it avoid the Copilot+ PC problem?

It won't be another high-end Chromebook like the Pixel, and Google has to hope it'll succeed where Copilot+ PCs have fallen short.

ZDNet 24 Aug 2026 6:18 pm

Sebi introduces IT Resilience Index for market infrastructure institutions: Here's what you need to know

SEBI has introduced an IT Resilience Index for market infrastructure institutions to strengthen critical systems, cybersecurity and operational c

The Economic Times 24 Aug 2026 6:18 pm

TVS SCS and Sankyu forge partnership for domestic and overseas expansion; Japanese firm to buy 0.5% stake

The partnership will initially focus on manufacturing and industrial opportunities in India, with plans to expand into Asia, the Middle East and

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 6:08 pm

J&K eyes economy doubling with new investment, growth drivers

Officials involved in the exercise said the focus is expected to be on identifying sectors capable of generating sustained investment, employment

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 6:07 pm

Global Markets: Fast-fashion giant Shein shrinks value to up to $27 billion in Hong Kong IPO

Shein is set to launch its Hong Kong IPO with an ambitious goal of raising up to $1.8 billion. However, the company's valuation has plummeted to

The Economic Times 24 Aug 2026 6:06 pm

Does the best day to start an SIP really matter? A 30-year Sensex study says barely

A 30-year analysis of the BSE Sensex TRI compares SIP investments made on the best, worst and 15th day of every month. The study examines how the

Livemint 24 Aug 2026 6:01 pm

India lenders' dollar debt sales top $10 billion since RBI window, ICICI Bank beats peer to lead pack

ICICI Bank is set to raise one billion dollars through the issuance of five-year bonds, marking its fourth bond sale this month. With over three

The Economic Times 24 Aug 2026 6:00 pm

Your ESOPs may be worth 1 crore. But how much will you actually take home? | ESOP cash out explained

Your ESOPs may show a 1 crore value, but the amount you actually pocket can be much lower. Heres how exercise price, ESOP tax, holding period and

Livemint 24 Aug 2026 5:51 pm

Shanti Inorganics to raise 47 crore via IPO on NSE Emerge

The company will issue 56.91 lakh equity shares in the price band of 79 - 83 per share

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 5:50 pm

Opted for new tax regime? Why income below 12 lakh can still trigger a demand notice

The income tax regime chosen, the nature of the income and, crucially, compliance with the prescribed procedure can all affect the final outcome.

Livemint 24 Aug 2026 5:49 pm

Swara Baby eyes 558 crore plant as IPO approaches

IPO proceeds to part-fund capacity expansion for baby diapers, adult diapers and sanitary napkins

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 5:43 pm

From 7,000 crore to 314 lakh crore: UPI turns 10; a look at the 13,000-fold surge thats transformed how India pays

The UPI ecosystem in India is set for further transformation, driven by the government's commitment to expand the user base and support financial

Livemint 24 Aug 2026 5:42 pm

Gourmet Popcornica launches 2 non-GMO hybrid popcorn maize seeds

CP Radhakrishnan, Vice President of India, launches Krisna459 and Godari234 at Gourmet Popcornicas factory in Musunuru in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu Businessline 24 Aug 2026 5:35 pm

Elan group ropes in Marriott International to manage upcoming hotel, branded homes in Gurugram

In an exciting development, Elan Group has teamed up with Marriott International to enhance Gurugram's skyline with the upcoming JW Marriott Hote

The Economic Times 24 Aug 2026 5:31 pm