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Amazon Seller Services revenue surges by 15% in FY26
Amazon Seller Services, the marketplace arm of the e-commerce major, crossed the 35,000 crore-mark in revenues in FY26 indicating strong volume g
Satcom witnessing remarkable phase of technological evolution: Experts
According to BIF, India has a digital connectivity opportunity worth Rs. 1 lakh crore at a conservative estimate, which can be largely achieved t
India may not need another overhaul of its coal-allocation policy but it must stress on sharper implementation, accountability and provide differ
India, Israel set to exchange market access offers for FTA
Talks gain momentum after July round; India weighs industry concerns as it finalises its offer
Google's AI can see your business data by default in Workspace - unless you disable it
In Google Workspace, Gemini has access to Gmail, Docs, Calendar, Chat, and more by default. Here's why it matters, and how administrators can dis
Ashok Leyland just had a record June quarter. So why did the margin fall a full point?
Ashok Leyland's June-quarter has an unusual contradiction. The company sold 48,763 commercial vehicles, its highest-ever first-quarter volume, an
MeitY sources said any social media platform has to follow law of the land
The Bench, however prima facie did not agree with the NGOs plea that no new elephants should be made captive anymore
Vizhinjam starts full EXIM operations with Keralas trademarkcrunchy cargo
Seven tonnes of local produce including banana and jackfruit chips leave for Spain from theAI-powered port
SEBI settlement overhaul may offer exit for cases stuck in SAT, courts
Lawyers expect easier appellate-stage settlements, lower settlement premiums and simpler calculations could reduce litigation and speed up resolu
FM tells banks to consider launching a month-long banking outreach campaign for Gen Z on Oct 2
Meanwhile she asked banks to improve design of agriculture finance keeping mind Prime Ministers vision of Shakti of Sapt Dhara
SC to form high-powered committee to examine issues concerning NEET-UG protests violence
LEO satellites move from data collectors to intelligent computing nodes
The emerging model involves using onboard AI to filter, classify and prioritise data before transmitting it to ground stations
US yields rise amid Iran worries, broader selloff
U.S. Treasury yields surged for a third day on Tuesday, with the 30-year yield reaching its highest mark since 2007. The benchmark 10-year yields
PM CARES fund rises to 8,453 cr in 2024-25, 175% up in 5 years
The fund spent Rs 87.85 lakh on PM CARES for Children Scheme during 2024-25, sharply down from Rs 15.38 crore in 2023-24
Sonata Software announces Hariprasad Rebala as Chief AI Officer
Hari brings more than three decades of experience spanning IT services, enterprise technology and the start-up ecosystem
Crompton bets on innovation and consumer research to become a tech-led home-solutions player
The company invested 112 crore in its innovation centre last year, bringing its total investment to approximately 312 crore over the three-year p
EV ecosystem rapidly expanding in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka & Telangana
Power consumption by EV public charging stations across India rose to 1,558.69 million units in FY26
Swiggy expands leadership team as Instamart, food delivery businesses scale
Himavant Kurnala has been appointed chief growth and product officer at Instamart, while Nitesh Garg has been elevated to chief technology office
Manipal Health expands Whitefield presence with 130-crore Kinder Hospital buy
Commissioned in 2022, Kinder Hospital will strengthen Manipals presence in the fast-growing Whitefield micro-market
DSP Finance buys lending platform Volt Money
Volt Money, an early player in the digital LAMF market, enables customers to borrow against their mutual fund holdings seamlessly, with funds dis
Blue Cloud Softech Solutions begins trading on NSE
A total of 92 crore equity shares of face value Re 1 each were admitted for trading with effect from Tuesday
Wipro Consumer Care joins beauty M&A rush with 387-crore Dermatouch buy
The deal is Wipro Consumer Cares third acquisition this year as it looks to build scale in beauty and personal care, one of the more attractive p
Augmont in talks with 8 MFs for gold, silver ETF liquidity ahead of 825 crore IPO
The IPO-bound company will deposit bullion in the authorised vaults of MFs as per its instructions to generate ETF units for trading on the stock
Funskool India acquires rights to sell Paw Patrol toys in India
Funskool has obtained the license to launch collectible toys associated with the Canadian childrens television series from Toronto-based toy and
Sunshine Pictures IPO sees strong retail demand on Day 1
As of close on August 18, the IPO received bids for 2,37,74,711 shares against 54,86,051 shares on offer
Apple's iOS 26.6.1 patches 29 security flaws - here's why you'll want to install it
Along with MacOS and iPadOS, the latest update to iOS fixes a host of security bugs that could otherwise leave your device vulnerable to compromi
GIFT City on menu as NRAI pitches Gujarat to restaurant brands
NRAI is arranging meetings between restaurateurs and real-estate developers in coordination with the GIFT City administration
Vizhinjam Port begins EXIM operations, opens Keralams gateway to global trade
The Chief Minister also held discussions with investor groups to explore opportunities to scale up EXIM operations through Vizhinjam
Airtel, Jio users may end up paying more despite no formal tariff hike
The sector may see operators pursuing different pricing strategies in the near term, say experts
Sammaan Capital says PIL-linked probe does not name it as an accused
Lender says EOW status report found loans to five borrower groups were repaid with interest; CBI probe concerns erstwhile promoter Sameer Gehlaut
An NRI in the UK inquired about the tax implications of gifting savings to his father's HUF. HUFs face specific tax rules under the Income Tax Ac
Lalithaa Jewellery IPO Day 2: Subscribed 3.07x overall
Total bids reached 19,26,08,310 shares for 6,27,61,403 shares on offer by August 18s close, indicating a significant increase in investor interes
US Stocks: US market opens lower as Iran stalemate lifts oil, yields
On Tuesday morning, major indexes on Wall Street experienced a downward trend as oil prices remained high due to falling hopes for a peace agreem
Fitment factor is a multiplier used to convert an employee's basic salary to the revised basic salary under the new pay commission. Today, we cal
MAHE ranking improves in Academic Ranking of World Universities
A media statement announced that MAHE ranks 779th globally and seventh in India, improving by 36 positions globally and three nationally since 20
India still lacks a comprehensive statute defining the legal status of crypto-assets or the conditions under which they may legally operate
Lithium prices will likely head lower this half as supplies improve
However, energy storage demand is likely to hold prices from any sharp fall despite China ending tax sops on EV batteries
The vexed problem of fertilizer overuse and subsidy
Fertilizer imports and subsidies are draining the nations fiscal resources, and the excessive use of urea is affecting both soil and human health
Sammaan Capital draws curtain on 7-year legal overhang after Supreme Court hearing
Sammaan Capital is now controlled by Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company PJSC (IHC), which invested USD $1 billion in the lender.
How long can the world & India absorb the US-Iran war oil shock?
Weekly Rupee View:Rupee approaches key support
Rising crude oil prices and reversal in foreign flows weigh on the local currency
Sebi bars merchant banker Corporate Capital Ventures from new assignments for one month
Sebi has barred merchant banker Corporate Capital Ventures from taking new assignments for one month due to multiple compliance lapses, including
Ashok Leyland to step up product expansion; lines up new trucks, buses, and LNG models
The companys electric-mobility business, Switch India, continues to build its order pipeline, MD and CEO Shenu Agrawal told analysts
Telangana to emerge as clean energy hub: Deputy CM Vikramarka
Hyderabad: Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Tuesday, August 18, said that the government aims to transform the state in
Rift widens as Saudi Arabia scrutinises UAE bank transfers
Riyadh:Saudi Arabia has quietly subjected bank transfers bound for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the kind of enhanced scrutiny normally appli
Crompton banking on premiumisation, new categories to drive growth: MD Promeet Ghosh
CGCEL, which on Tuesday unveiled a refreshed brand identity, has expanded its total addressable market size from about 80,000 crore three years a
MoD bars import of 405 defence items under sixth Positive Indigenisation List
This move will offer an estimated business potential of 3,070 crore for the indigenous industry
Crompton eyes doubling of revenue through premiumisation, new-age growth
Unveils new logo and super-premium Rhion platform as it charts a 15,000-crore growth roadmap
Tata Motors leads July CV retail surge; top five players post double-digit growth
Invisible labour, visible inequities
Platform work has opened up new opportunities for women, but it has also created new gendered inequalities which need to addressed
Nifty slips below 24,200 for sixth straight session as crude, geopolitics bite
The Nifty 50 closed at 24,154.90, down 132.75 points or 0.55%, breaking the 24,200 support level; Sensex ended at 77,235.46, down about 0.6%
Brokers Call: Patanjali Foods (Buy)
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Sundaram Home Finance plans expansion of emerging business in AP
Company targeting disbursements of 150 crore this year
Horizon Industrial Parks IPO overall subscription reaches 0.24 times
Retail individual investors led the recovery, with their category reaching 0.43 times subscription by end of day, more than doubling from 0.19 ti
Supplyco cuts Sabari brand coconut oil price to 229/litre ahead of Onam
The price reduction followed a ministerial decision and applies to a combination pack comprising subsidised and non-subsidised portions
Sakarni Plaster to invest 450 cr on expansion; to set up 2 building material plants
On Tuesday, Sakarni Plaster launched gypsum plaster product 'Suntara' to strengthen its presence in Indias growing building-materials market
SAF conclave to focus on capacity building, IATA 2050 Net Zero target
As per global studies, India could produce around 40 million tonne of SAF annually by 2050, about 10% of global SAF production potential
Augmont Enterprises IPO: Rs 825 crore issue price band set at Rs 788
Augmont Enterprises has fixed its Rs 825 crore IPO price band at Rs 750-788 per share. The issue opens August 21, featuring fresh shares, OFS and
TN govt says project that harms environment, livelihoods will not be allowed
The comments came in response to growing concerns over a proposed 425 crore hydrocarbon drilling project by HOEC off the Parangipettai coast in C
Tamil Nadu plans maritime and waterways master plan to strengthen port connectivity
The Board is responsible for the administration, management and development of Minor Ports in the State.
Regulatory tailwinds to boost growth for MCX, says HDFC Securities; retains Buy for 18% gains
HDFC Securities retained its Buy rating on MCX with a Rs 3,600 target, citing regulatory easing, FPI participation and new bullion and metals ind
Financial constraints are the major challenge to narrowing the dearness allowance (DA) gap with central government employees and pensioners, as p
Hero Future Energies bags 120 MW FDRE RTC capacity under SECI tender
The project will be developed under a Power Purchase Agreement with SECI and is expected to be commissioned within 24 months of the PPA execution
India 10-year bond gives up post-policy gains as oil moves, RBI swap pullback weigh
Indian government bonds saw a decline for the second consecutive day, erasing previous gains as high oil prices and the premature conclusion of a
From home kitchens to food entrepreneurs: J&K women find new livelihoods
The initiative is designed to help womens SHGs move into food-based enterprises
AI coming for your money? Who keeps watch as tech becomes new financial advisor
BSE shares slide as analysts turn bearish ahead of Nifty 50 entry
BSEs 52-week range is 2,021.50 to 4,446.80; The stock has gained about 33% in the past year but dropped over 8% in the last week due to a reasses
Euro zone bonds join global selloff, long-end yields at multi-year highs
On Tuesday, yields on longer-dated euro zone bonds surged to levels not seen in years. The increasing oil prices, spurred by diminishing expectat
Visa expands premium card tier in India, targets growing affluent base
The move repositions the Visa Infinite brand as a scalable framework rather than a single product
Bond markets from US to Japan whacked as inflation and fiscal worries take hold
Global borrowing costs are hitting multi-decade highs again as inflation fears rise. The United States has seen its 30-year Treasury yields surpa
Gold surges 2,000 to 1.58 lakh/10g; silver rises 730 in Delhi
The yellow metal of 99.9% purity appreciated by 2,000 to 1,58,800 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from Monday's closing level of 1,56,800 p
Uzbekistan keen to import steel from India to cut logistics costs
The country is keen to import steel from India via a shorter, alternative route; It would lower its logistics cost, the industry member said
The cost of healthcare has been at the heart of several discussions recently, following a recent Parliamentary panel report that red-flagged medi
Rupee falls 7 paise to close at 95.68 against U.S. dollar
On August 17, the rupee depreciated 19 paise to close at 95.61 against the U.S. dollar
Payments under West Bengal's 'Annapurna Yojana' started on Monday, targeting 1.45 crore eligible women. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari detailed
ASK Property Fund books 340 crore exit from Chennai housing project
The fund, which is the real estate private equity arm of the Blackstone-backed ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group, had deployed the capital into
India's chip story enters next phase: 5-6 semiconductor projects may go commercial by end of 2026
ICICI Bank stock slips 0.45% as bank prices $750 million bond issue
The banks IFSC Banking Unit priced five-year Senior Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes at a 5.417% coupon early Tuesday under its $7.5 billion Global Med
India Expo Centre operator files IPO DRHP with Sebi. Check details
India Exposition Mart has filed draft IPO papers with Sebi, comprising a fresh issue of up to 75 lakh shares and an offer for sale of 2.3 crore s
Google wants you to use its phones less - but I'm skeptical
Google is leveraging our poor relationship to technology to sell its new phones - the same relationship it had a hand in creating.
Realty firms, PE funds commit 13K crore investment since 2025 to build senior living homes: Colliers
Over 13,000 crore in investments announced since 2025 are expected for senior living projects in the next 3-4 years, said Colliers
Indian equities extended losses for a sixth session as geopolitical tensions and elevated crude prices weighed on sentiment. Nifty fell 0.55% and
Foreign remittances under scanner: Income Tax Dept launches nationwide verification
The Income Tax Department initiated a nationwide verification of suspicious foreign remittances, prompted by data analysis suggesting significant
Sensex tanks 493 points; Nifty falls for 6th day as crude jumps to $91
Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced significant declines, with the Sensex falling 493 points and the Nifty dropping for the s
India resumes rail coach exports to Bangladesh with custom 19-coach LHB rake from RCF Kapurthala
L&T Finance to open 500 gold loan branches
Non-bank lender L&T Finance is planning to open 500 gold loan branches in this financial year, increasing its network from 330 branches as of Mar
Air India AI-171 crash: Pilots body seeks hearing before final report
The Federation of Indian Pilots is seeking a meeting with the investigating team by 15 September and has proposed areas that its technical intera
