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FM asks public sector banks to leverage strong balance sheets for next phase of growth

The government is seeking a stronger role for lenders in financing emerging opportunities as improved asset quality creates greater room for expa

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 5:54 pm

one8 collection lands on Myntra for 18-hour flash sale on Kohlis cricket anniversary

This marks one8s debut on a multi-brand e-commerce platform

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 5:46 pm

Will Mutual Fund SIP inflows stay strong despite market volatility? | On the beat podcast | Part 04

Why experts believe Indias SIP boom is far from over.

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 5:42 pm

Horizon Industrial Parks IPO subscribed 0.14 times on Day 1

The industrial and logistics park developer is seeking funds mainly for debt repayment, while investors weigh its growth prospects and valuation.

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 5:39 pm

Puravankara Q1 Results: Revenue surges 63% to Rs 877 crore; PAT at Rs 25 crore

Puravankara posted impressive Q1 FY27 results with a remarkable twenty-eight percent rise in pre-sales. Year-on-year, total revenue soared sixty-

The Economic Times 17 Aug 2026 5:38 pm

Market opportunity for REITs and InvITs is set to increase 2-3x from the existing AUM by 2030: Report

India's Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) could expand two to three times from the existing ass

The Economic Times 17 Aug 2026 5:35 pm

IISR signs MoU with Bio Mountain Farmers Producer Company, launches AI-enabled web applications

The initiatives seek to bridge research and farming, giving growers wider access to improved technologies, digital tools and commercial innovatio

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 5:32 pm

Lalithaa Jewellery IPO Day 1: Subscribed 0.69x so far

As of August 17, the IPO received bids for 4,35,54,032 shares against 6,27,61,403 shares on offer

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 5:32 pm

India Inc. delivers strongest earnings in 10 quarters; markets stay in the red

The Nifty 50 settled at 24,287.65, down 78.35 points or 0.32%, while the Sensex slipped 0.36 per cent to close at 77,728.16

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 5:22 pm

Are NRIs taxed on money gifted to a Hindu Undivided Family?

The gift of money from your NRO bank account to your fathers HUF will not create any tax liability for you, as a gift of money is not taxable in

Livemint 17 Aug 2026 5:19 pm

Does becoming a loan guarantor affect your credit score? Key risks borrowers and guarantors should know

Becoming a loan guarantor can affect your credit score, borrowing capacity and financial stability if the borrower misses EMIs or defaults. Know

Livemint 17 Aug 2026 5:19 pm

Nifty falls for 5th day; Sensex drops 281 points amid rising crude oil prices

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, climbed 1.11% to $89.50 per barrel.

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 5:13 pm

KEI Industries among 4 midcap stocks to hit 52-week highs & surge up to 15% in a month

Four BSE Midcap stocksKEI Industries, LG Electronics India, Ajanta Pharma and Ipca Laboratorieshit fresh 52-week highs despite the Sensex falling

The Economic Times 17 Aug 2026 5:09 pm

Best of monsoon may be behind us despite fresh depression over Bay

Current lean rainfall trend over large parts of could persist through September as El Nio strengthens its influence on the monsoon, according to

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 5:07 pm

Brokers Call: HG Infra Engineering (Hold)

ICICI Securities

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 5:04 pm

Saints & Masters launches ONAM Cloud to serve Indias startups and enterprises

The new platform enters a rapidly expanding Indian cloud market, offering businesses greater control, connectivity and flexibility across diverse

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 4:56 pm

6 listed Indian REITs distribute Rs 3,136 crore to unitholders in Q1 FY27

Indias six listed REITs distributed Rs 3,136 crore to more than 4.85 lakh unitholders in Q1 FY27, reflecting strong rental collections and stable

The Economic Times 17 Aug 2026 4:56 pm

CAS here to stay: Sebi chief Pandey says auction system wont be rolled back

Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey affirmed the continuation of the Closing Auction Session, emphasizing ongoing evaluations concerning market part

The Times of India 17 Aug 2026 4:51 pm

HELM, Parijat Industries announce collaboration across agrochemical value chain

The partnership combines global agrochemical expertise with Indian manufacturing and distribution capabilities as digital tools reshape agricultu

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 4:50 pm

Indias 42.79% renewable power milestone and the grid challenge

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 4:47 pm

Reliance Industries share price: Morgan Stanley reiterates positive view after Rolls-Royce partnership plan

Morgan Stanley retained its positive view on Reliance Industries after its partnership with Rolls-Royce to develop indigenous combat engines for

The Economic Times 17 Aug 2026 4:40 pm

Mahindra readies next mass-market EV push with NU_IQ platform

The automaker is preparing a broader electric lineup as rising consumer acceptance and growing competition reshape Indias rapidly expanding SUV m

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 4:40 pm

Sugar prices rise, making mills favor sugar over ethanol

A surge in sugar prices has led Indian mills to prioritize sugar production over ethanol, as per their quarterly earnings calls earlier this mont

NewsBytes 17 Aug 2026 4:38 pm

Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram begins commercial operations

The airport began operations with domestic and international flights connecting Visakhapatnam to destinations across India, the Middle East and S

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 4:32 pm

Gold and silver returns in 2026: Key growth drivers and right allocation strategy for long-term investors

Gold and silver have taken different paths in 2026, shaped by changing global conditions and demand trends. While both retain a longer-term inves

Livemint 17 Aug 2026 4:32 pm

Six listed Indian REITs distribute 3,136 cr to unitholders in Q1FY27

Since their inception, these REITS have cumulatively distributed over 34,800 crore to the unitholders, highlighting the growing role of REITs in

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 4:31 pm

CAS here to stay, SEBI says as it reviews concerns

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey has said that the Closing Auction Session (CAS) is here to stay.

NewsBytes 17 Aug 2026 4:28 pm

SpiceJet just settled a 60cr payment dispute with aircraft lessor

SpiceJet has settled a payment dispute of around 60 crore with aircraft lessor Aviator ML.

NewsBytes 17 Aug 2026 4:27 pm

Sebi chairman says cyber defence must move from IT issue to boardroom priority

Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said cybersecurity must evolve into board-level cyber resilience, requiring continuous vulnerability management,

The Economic Times 17 Aug 2026 4:27 pm

This Temasek-backed renewable energy company plans $500M IPO in India

Temasek Holdings-backed renewable energy firm, Sembcorp Industries is gearing up to file for an initial public offering (IPO) of its Indian subsi

NewsBytes 17 Aug 2026 4:27 pm

South Indian Bank unveils Onam Orumayude Olam campaign

The campaign features festive offers on Home, Car, and Personal Loans, plus exclusive debit card deals with 40+ brands at over 250 outlets in Ker

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 4:26 pm

Vasundhara Raje, Ram Madhav return to BJP national team; Smriti Irani gets key organisational role

The organisational revamp combines continuity with the return of experienced leaders, as the ruling party recalibrates its national structure und

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 4:23 pm

Prashant Kishor's 73 crore property portfolio: When does owning real estate become too much?

Prashant Kishors 73 crore property portfolio highlights why investors should balance real estate with equities, debt, gold and cash, while priori

Livemint 17 Aug 2026 4:22 pm

India's unemployment rate drops to 5.1% in July as job market improves, more women join workforce

India's unemployment rate fell to 5.1% in July 2026, showing positive labor market trends. Both labor force participation and worker population r

The Economic Times 17 Aug 2026 4:19 pm

Rupee slips as sentiment drags on RBI curtailing FX inflow window

The Indian rupee slipped against the US dollar on Monday as the central bank's surprise move to shorten its forex swap timeframe rattled the mark

The Economic Times 17 Aug 2026 4:14 pm

Wealth creation expands beyond metros: Julius Baer India

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 4:12 pm

Tempsens Instruments' Rs 650 crore IPO opens on August 20, price band fixed at Rs 285-300 per share

Tempsens Instruments is preparing for its IPO launch on August 20, targeting an impressive Rs 650 crore in funding. Of this, Rs 18 crore will be

The Economic Times 17 Aug 2026 4:12 pm

Banking for Viksit Bharat: Govt to soon set up high-level panel as sector sees improved asset quality, says Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today said the Centre will soon constitute a high-level panel on Banking for Viksit Bharat, which will submit

Livemint 17 Aug 2026 4:02 pm

China's economy loses momentum as industrial output slows

China's economic recovery appears to be losing momentum in July, with industrial output growth slowing and retail sales rising less than expected

NewsBytes 17 Aug 2026 4:01 pm

Zepto IPO: Raamdeo Agrawal says it was premature for the quick-commerce firm to tap public market. Heres why

Market veteran Raamdeo Agrawal has called Zeptos IPO plans premature after the quick-commerce firm deferred its proposed listing amid valuation c

The Economic Times 17 Aug 2026 3:57 pm

AI emerges as key driver of Indian IT acquisitions

Indian technology companies are increasingly looking overseas for specialist talent, platforms and intellectual property as enterprise demand for

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 3:57 pm

In a first, Bihar joins Centres direct pulse procurement network

The policy shift gives local growers direct access to the Centre's MSP mechanism for the first time, with agencies already procuring 3,000 tonnes

Livemint 17 Aug 2026 3:56 pm

L&T clinches 15,000 crore Middle East contract, boosts offshore energy order book

The contract involves the development of multiple offshore facilities and marks a significant addition to LTEH Offshores order book.

Livemint 17 Aug 2026 3:54 pm

Bitcoin hovers near $63K ahead of Fed rate decision as investors assess liquidity outlook

Bitcoin hovered near $63,000 as investors awaited Federal Reserve guidance, with weak ETF flows, geopolitical tensions and elevated oil prices pr

The Economic Times 17 Aug 2026 3:54 pm

Global Market: Euro zone bond yields hover near 15-year highs as Middle East war fuels inflation fears

Euro zone bond yields stayed near 15-year highs as Middle East conflict-driven energy inflation raised expectations for ECB rate hikes. Germanys

The Economic Times 17 Aug 2026 3:50 pm

Rupee hits two-week low amid rising oil prices and forex swap changes

The rupee fell 0.2% to 95.6025 per dollar but avoided larger losses due to likely intervention by the Reserve Bank of India, traders said

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 3:48 pm

GIC Re pushes 50-50 international goal into long term as foreign book shrinks

GIC Re expects it could take three to four years to rebuild its foreign premium to 18,000 crore as softer reinsurance rates reduce premiums earne

Livemint 17 Aug 2026 3:48 pm

Bandhan Small Cap Fund July portfolio: 15 stocks added, 9 exited; HDFC Bank, AWL Agri see higher holdings

Bandhan Small Cap Fund made significant portfolio changes in July, adding 15 new stocks and exiting nine. HDFC Bank, AWL Agri Business and Sterli

Livemint 17 Aug 2026 3:38 pm

Tata Power, IIT Bombay partner to develop next-generation clean energy technologies

The partnership brings academic research and industry expertise together as India seeks faster deployment of advanced technologies across its evo

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 3:36 pm

NCLT chides SpiceJet as last-minute lessor settlement forces judgement delay

The cases have put SpiceJet's finances under renewed scrutiny, with admission of even one bankruptcy petition potentially triggering a court-supe

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 3:34 pm

CAS here to stay, SEBI analysing feedback for possible improvements: Pandey

The CAS is here to stay for sure, only we will see if there are certain constraints or certain issues that we can improve, certainly we will impr

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 3:23 pm

Rubicon Research rallies as Q1 PAT soars 95.8% YoY

Rubicon Research surged 9.68% to Rs 1,775.90 after the company reported strong Q1 FY27 performance, with sharp growth in revenue, EBITDA and prof

Business Standard 17 Aug 2026 3:16 pm

Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Ltd leads losers in 'A' group

Cupid Ltd, Schneider Electric Infrastructure Ltd, Belrise Industries Ltd and NMDC Steel Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group tod

Business Standard 17 Aug 2026 3:16 pm

Gold might hit $4,600 mark by end of August

Gold and silver prices could continue their upward trend as a weaker US dollar and a more dovish Federal Reserve are expected to boost demand for

NewsBytes 17 Aug 2026 3:15 pm

BSE shares down nearly 5% today: Here we decode why

Shares of BSE Ltd fell by nearly 5% today, hitting a day's low of 3,296 on the NSE.

NewsBytes 17 Aug 2026 3:15 pm

High-powered banking committee for 'Viksit Bharat' on the way: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government is expected to announce a high-powered committee on banking for 'Viksit Bharat.'

NewsBytes 17 Aug 2026 3:14 pm

US to become India's largest LPG supplier, says OPEC

The United States is poised to become India's largest liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplier, overtaking the Middle East Gulf (MEG).

NewsBytes 17 Aug 2026 3:14 pm

Why feeling good is getting expensive

From concert tickets and weekend getaways to coffees, treats and office celebrations, funflation and treatflation are making small pleasures cost

Livemint 17 Aug 2026 3:11 pm

SHEIN targets $25B IPO valuation, down from $100B

SHEIN, the Singapore-headquartered online fast-fashion retailer known for its affordable clothing, is planning to launch its long-awaited initial

NewsBytes 17 Aug 2026 3:10 pm

Saatvik Solar inks MoU with Odisha for 3.6 GW solar cell manufacturing facility

New facility to form part of Saatvik Solars broader manufacturing development at Gopalpur, where it is already progressing with its Phase I integ

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 3:09 pm

Global Market: European shares climb despite geopolitical risks; miners lead gains

European shares edged higher as gains in basic resources and technology stocks offset weakness in defensive sectors. A softer dollar, weaker US e

The Economic Times 17 Aug 2026 2:58 pm

Should you invest in income plus arbitrage funds?

Income-plus arbitrage funds, aimed at wealthier investors seeking tax benefits, have seen limited traction, with recent withdrawals offsetting in

Livemint 17 Aug 2026 2:56 pm

Cognizantlaunches talent accelerator programme for 489 newly hired B-school graduates

The two-week onboarding will be held simultaneously across Cognizants facilities in Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune, designed to help new

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 2:52 pm

Govt directs refiners to produce up to 63,810 Tons/Day LPG till December 2026

The government has fixed a bi-annual maximum LPG production limit for refiners, which comes close on the heels of the disruption in supplies to I

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 2:47 pm

Indian Bank celebrates 120th Foundation Day with a series of community initiatives

Commits itself to strengthening financial inclusion, empowering communities and contributing to Indias journey towards a stronger, more inclusive

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 2:24 pm

TN Chief Minister announces full waiver of cooperative bank loans up to 75,000

The additional crop loan waiver will impose a financial burden of 953 crore on the State government

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 2:22 pm

Indias six listed REITs distribute Rs 3,136 crore in Q1 FY27

Indias six listed REITs distributed Rs 3,136 crore to over 4.85 lakh unitholders in Q1 FY27, reflecting strong rental collections, occupancy and

The Economic Times 17 Aug 2026 2:20 pm

Government to soon announce high-level panel on Banking for Viksit Bharat

In this year's Budget, the Finance Minister had proposed a high-level committee on 'Banking for Viksit Bharat', to comprehensively review the sec

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 2:15 pm

Natural gas: Weak outlook

Traders can sell on a rise

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 2:14 pm

Yes Bank makes bond market comeback years after AT1 write-off

The bank plans to sell a benchmark-sized three-year US currency note and is holding calls with fixed-income investors starting Monday

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 2:14 pm

Sky Gold & Diamonds added to MSCI India domestic small cap index

Sky Gold said it continues to focus on lightweight and value-added jewellery, while expanding its customer base and its presence across organised

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 2:04 pm

Invesco mutual fund: 3 international schemes resume existing SIPs from August 18, but new registrations remain shut

Invesco Mutual Fund is reopening select existing SIPs and STPs in three international fund-of-funds from 18 August. The reopening comes as overse

Livemint 17 Aug 2026 1:57 pm

Regaal Resources posts 47% rise in Q1 profit on higher margins

Total income fell to 202.57 crore from 247 crore, while expenses dropped to 185 crore from 235 crore

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 1:53 pm

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing heads to Russia for talks with Putin

Myanmars Min Aung Hlaing heads to Russia for talks with Putin

India Today 17 Aug 2026 1:44 pm

BSE launches 3-day SLB contracts to boost short-term securities borrowing

BSE Clearing has launched three-working-day securities lending and borrowing (SLB) contracts to give market participants greater flexibility for

The Economic Times 17 Aug 2026 1:42 pm

Arun Icecreams distributes 15,000 ice creams as part of New York India Day Parade 2026

The participation follows Arun Icecreams recent expansion into the US to strengthen its visibility in the market engaging with a wider consumer a

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 1:39 pm

Equirus' $20trn economy roadmap: List railways, cut TDS, end STT & more

Equirus Securities in its report 'India's Road to a $20 Trillion Economy' has proposed a 20-point reform agenda across five areas.

Business Standard 17 Aug 2026 1:35 pm

Global Markets: 5 big triggers to watch this week

Global markets enter a quieter summer week with food inflation, US consumer spending, Japans growth outlook, gold and UK inflation in focus. Inve

The Economic Times 17 Aug 2026 1:35 pm

Bollywood stars told to drop surrogate ad in Maharashtra's food safety drive

In a warning to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff, made public over the weekend, the state said the actors were promoting Vimal's carda

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 1:33 pm

Nestle plans new products tailored for weight-loss drug users

Nestle is developing new products specifically for users of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy.

NewsBytes 17 Aug 2026 1:33 pm

Ola Electric unveils its Shakti energy storage portfolio

For deployment from home to grid

Business Standard 17 Aug 2026 1:31 pm

Halwasiya buys 45 lakh shares of Baazar Style Retail for 163 crore in block deal

Halwasiyas block deal follows a strategic investment made by Cupid Ltd through warrants

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 1:29 pm

IPO-bound Paramotor Digital partners with NSDL Payments Bank to issue prepaid cards

The partnership will leverage NSDL Payments Bank's prepaid card issuance services and banking infrastructure to support secure, RBI-compliant pre

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 1:27 pm

Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 23%

There are currently too many variables that can move the markets in either direction. Oil prices may have settled into a range for now, but there

The Economic Times 17 Aug 2026 1:26 pm