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India seeks WTO consultations with US over 4-year quartz surface tariff quota

Says it has substantial interest in the matter; India is among the largest exporters of quartz surface products to the US

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 7:53 pm

BGauss sees Tamil Nadu emerging as key market for electric two-wheelers

The company has sold around one lakh scooters in India, with 20% of sales from Tamil Nadu

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 7:37 pm

Fact Check: Did PM Modi announce free 1-tola gold scheme on Independence Day? Here's what the PIB unit says

A viral video featuring PM Modi has been circulating on social media, claiming a free 1-tola gold for Aadhaar card holders. Here's what PIB Fact

Livemint 17 Aug 2026 7:35 pm

REIT quarterly distributions cross 3,000 crore as listed universe expands

Stronger leasing, occupancy and portfolio additions support distribution growth; six listed REITs have now crossed 34,800 crore in cumulative pay

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 7:34 pm

CDSL IPF, Amar Chitra Katha launch film to promote informed investing

The initiative uses familiar characters and storytelling to help audiences across age groups and regions better understand basic financial planni

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 7:34 pm

Govt to announce high-powered panel on banking reforms for Viksit Bharat

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman says PSB Confluence deliberations will provide substantive inputs to the proposed panel as banks prepare for

Livemint 17 Aug 2026 7:31 pm

Airtel Payments Bank Chairman Sunil Mittal steps down; Shabnam Sinha to succeed

Sinha will take on a three-year term starting October 1, 2026, pending Board appointment and RBI approval, the company announced

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 7:26 pm

SAS to launch non-stop Copenhagen-Mumbai service from October 1

The airline planned to resume flights to India on June 2 after 17 years

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 7:26 pm

Positive inflows into gold ETFs continue for the 4th week in a row

Though the yellow metal did not gain much last week, investors interest was sustained by prices ruling near $4,400/ounce

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 7:25 pm

US stocks: S&P 500 opens muted as Middle East tensions weigh

Stock markets opened with caution on Monday as investors considered renewed US-Iran tensions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a slight decre

The Economic Times 17 Aug 2026 7:24 pm

Juniper Hotels eyes acquisitions,new brand tie-ups for growth

The company aims to double the number of rooms in its properties to 4,000 by FY31

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 7:18 pm

BKJ Airports launches GroundSafe digital platform for real-time hazard reporting

The airport ground handling company is expanding its safety and technology framework as it targets a larger national operational footprint.

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 7:17 pm

Gujarat Cotex plans edible oil, real estate ventures

The proposed expansion would give the diversified enterprise new avenues for growth while focusing on phased execution and long-term value creati

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 7:12 pm

Ather intensifies EV bikes exports to Nepal

The company aims to build further momentum in exports, particularly as Nepal continued to emerge as a steadily growing market

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 7:10 pm

Rice exporters seek Goyals intervention on Chinas allegation of GMO presence in shipments

TREACG urges India and China to resolve GMO testing differences through dialogue

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 7:04 pm

FMCG distributors seek FSSAI food-safety norms for dark stores after Maharashtra crackdown

The proposed rules seek to bring rapidly expanding delivery networks under consistent safeguards, covering storage conditions, hygiene, traceabil

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 7:03 pm

AAI profit falls 9.8% to 6,522 crore in FY26

Revenue remains broadly flat; airport lease income declines

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 6:58 pm

TG-SAFE comes into force as Telangana merges food and drug safety functions

The new regulatory framework brings key public health functions under one authority, aiming to improve surveillance, enforcement and accountabili

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 6:57 pm

Juniper Hotels lines up 2,000-cr expansion, aims to double room inventory to 4,000 keys by FY31

Two potential acquisition targets are currently under evaluation and are at an advanced stage of negotiations

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 6:55 pm

Michael Burry revives AI warnings, Big Short investor says 'You could have heard it first'

Michael Burry revived his AI bubble warnings after a report highlighted roughly $3 trillion in disclosed commitments by technology giants for AI

The Economic Times 17 Aug 2026 6:44 pm

FCNR(B) inflows stabilise rupee but fail to trigger 2013-style rally

Heavy foreign-currency inflows have strengthened the central banks ability to manage volatility, but broader global forces continue to shape exch

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 6:43 pm

Tata Groups Nelco invests $20 million in Elveo Mobile for D2D satellite services

The partnership targets enterprise connectivity gaps across automotive, maritime, energy and government sectors through emerging non-geostationar

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 6:32 pm

DA hike: BMS stages protest at Jantar Mantar to push demands Minimum pension, OPS, labour codes on charter

The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh protested in Delhi today, urging the government to address long-standing demands for employees, pensioners, and unorg

Livemint 17 Aug 2026 6:23 pm

Brokers Call: Endurance Tech (Buy)

Axis Securities

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 6:21 pm

QualityKiosk sets up engineering hub

The facility will support QualityKiosks team of over 40 delivery leaders, banking and capital markets experts, and AI quality engineers

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 6:11 pm

Are Income plus arbitrage funds a good investment choice? Returns explained

After attracting nearly 21,000 crore in 2025, income plus arbitrage funds saw investors withdraw around 2,000 crore during the first seven months

Livemint 17 Aug 2026 6:08 pm

J&K looks to expand irrigation as Ravi basin projects gain momentum

The department has proposed a 571.83-crore project to modernise the Main Ravi Canal and its distribution network and restore its designed dischar

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 6:04 pm

USFDA closes inspection of Aurolife Pharmas facility in the US

The unit has now received the Establishment Inspection Report (EIR), classifying the facility as Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 6:03 pm

Rupee falls 19 paise to close at 95.61 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the USD/INR pair is likely to trade with a slight negative bias, pressured by the delay in the deal between the U.S. and Iran,

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 5:56 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

India bonds sink on RBI's early close of FX swap facility

The Indian government bond market experienced a dip in demand on Monday, leading to higher yields. In an unexpected move, the central bank accele

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

India set for record soyoil imports as Russia-Ukraine war disrupts sunflower shipments

Soyoil imports in August are expected to reach 620,000 metric tons, nearly 46% above the current years average monthly imports of 424,549 tons

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 5:08 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

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

MoD inks pact with General Atomics to lease 2 MQ-9B Sea Guardian unmanned aircraft

The ministry said it signed a contract with the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for the remotely-piloted aircraft for a period of 30 months

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

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

Airlines not following fare rules could be grounded: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has warned that airlines not complying with the Indian government's fare directions could be grounded.

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

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

AP will conduct teacher recruitment every year: Nara Lokesh

The government had already filled3,000 teacher posts through DSC this year

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 4:15 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

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

Swiggy launches AI partner Guru to help restaurants

The innovation is available in over 20 languages, including Kannada, to help 2.7 lakh restaurants streamline their operations, enhance profitabil

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 3:55 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

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

Indian rupee seen weakening to 97 per dollar by FY2026-27-end: BMI

BMI expects the rupee to weaken to 97 per US dollar by the end of FY2026-27, which runs from April 2026 to March 2027, and to 99 per dollar by th

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 3:27 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