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Count of Indian students in US sees sustained drop; at 29-month low

Decline in count due to visa delays and immigration policy changes

14 Aug 2026 9:50 pm
Indian govt says buyers must lift sugar within 7 days, seeks bulk sales data by Aug 20

Certain mills are holding stocks of sugar in excess of the quantities reported or selling less sugar than the allocated monthly quota, Food Ministry says in a new order aimed at tackling surge in prices

14 Aug 2026 9:48 pm
Indias pulses acreage almost at par with last years level

The areas as of August 14 was 108.14 lakh hectares compared with 108.49 lh a year ago

14 Aug 2026 9:40 pm
I&B Ministry scraps 12 min ad duration cap for television channels to ensure level playing field

The decision will come into effect from the date of notification of the amendment in the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994 in the Gazette

14 Aug 2026 9:38 pm
Gold can become a key pillar of Indias growth story

After an exceptional rally for the last two years and early 2026, gold prices moderated in Q2, though they remained elevated by 59% year-on-year

14 Aug 2026 9:36 pm
The Great Transshipment Scam: US report names India in alleged China tariff-evasion network

MEA says India was studying the White Houses report and violations, if any, will be dealt with under law

14 Aug 2026 9:30 pm
Fractal Analytics beta launches Indias first healthcare AI model under India AI Mission

The pilot in partnership with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will provide a Health AI Chatbot on WhatsApp

14 Aug 2026 9:28 pm
Juniper Hotels to invest 850 cr to build luxury hotel in Delhi

This development is part of Junipers broader strategy to further solidifying its position in Indias competitive hospitality market

14 Aug 2026 9:27 pm
Indias exports diversify towards Asian, emerging markets in Q1

Exports to Asean, North East Asia surge 62% and 30%, respectively during Q1 FY27

14 Aug 2026 9:24 pm
Editorial. Lending transparency

Disclosures on loan rates to benefit small borrowers

14 Aug 2026 9:18 pm
SC stays Madras HC order striking down compassionate appointments for Karur stampede victims

The Madurai Bench of the High Court had quashed the government orders granting jobs to the victims family members on compassionate grounds on July 27

14 Aug 2026 9:15 pm
SEBI overhaul aims to cut settlement costs by 50%

Fast-track route proposed for cases up to 10 lakh; settlement window extended to 60 days pre-SCN and 90 days post-SCN

14 Aug 2026 9:02 pm
Watch retailer Just in Time looks to double down on retail footprint expansion, eyes 1000 cr revenue-mark

This expansion comes as consumer spending on watches remains robust, with the company reporting annual revenue growth of 35-38%, outpacing industry trends

14 Aug 2026 8:57 pm
Robust accretion to FCNR-B deposits: RBI decides to pull the plug on concessional swap facility

The concessional swap facility will now be available only for FCNR(B) deposits of 3-5 years maturity mobilised till August 31, against the earlier deadline of September 30

14 Aug 2026 8:53 pm
Health insurance reforms must go beyond rates to address the cost of care: Industry experts

Standardising costs across private and government hospitals could help keep expenditure on tertiary and super-speciality care within manageable limits

14 Aug 2026 8:45 pm
Modi Naturals targets 900950 crore FY27 revenue

Oleev edible-oil maker Modi Naturals expects revenue to rise 25-32% to 900-950 crore in FY27 from 719 crore last year, as its expanded ethanol capacity ramps up and the company scales its premium foods business

14 Aug 2026 8:28 pm
Live-event industry growth of 44% boosts travel and local economies

Travel is one among the major contributors in indirect expenses with outstation visitors accounting for nearly three-fourths of total spending

14 Aug 2026 8:28 pm
SEBI eases InvIT rules to allow debt-funded road maintenance costs in distributions

Regulator allows major maintenance expenses funded through external debt to be added back while calculating distributable cash flows

14 Aug 2026 8:26 pm
E-commerce platforms dial back discounts as mid-year sales growth moderates

The mid-year sales, coming ahead of Raksha Bandhan, are being viewed as a precursor to Diwali sales

14 Aug 2026 8:25 pm
Skyways Air Services IPO to open August 24 at 138 upper band

The company reported revenue from operations of 2,812.9 crore in FY26, more than doubling from 1,289.1 crore in FY24

14 Aug 2026 8:24 pm
Air India plans 16 B787-8 retrofits in 2027, over 100 new aircraft in two years

Fleet transformation remains on track despite geopolitical, fuel and operational pressures

14 Aug 2026 8:22 pm
Newtap Finance gets CRISIL A-rating on back of disciplined growth

As of March 31, 2026, Newtaps managed loan portfolio stood at 4,582 crore, with on-book assets under management of 859 crore

14 Aug 2026 8:19 pm
FinMin advises easing procedures for selection of project consultants

Move to break the dominance of very small group of companies

14 Aug 2026 8:19 pm
Telangana Raising Summit During Dec 7-9

This was one of the decisions taken by the State Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy here on Friday.

14 Aug 2026 8:16 pm
Trilegal advises Motilal Oswal on 1,500 crore investment on renewable energy

The deal marks a significant capital commitment by Motilal Oswals alternatives business into Indias clean energy sector, which has seen sustained investor interest as the country pushes toward its renewable energy targets

14 Aug 2026 8:15 pm
Public trust in aviation will not be allowed to be broken: Civil Aviation Minister Naidu

AAIB report awaited; stringent steps to strengthen regulations, if shortcomings found

14 Aug 2026 8:09 pm
SEBI proposes easier digital KYC for NRIs, OCIs, foreign nationals

Regulator suggests allowing overseas investors from FATF-complaint countries to complete KYC digitally

14 Aug 2026 7:51 pm
SAT allows Zee to proceed with 3,143 crore warrant issue

The tribunal has extended Extends the deadline for the issuance by one week, subject to payment of penalties but debarment by SEBI on undertaking mutual-fund transactions will to continue

14 Aug 2026 7:39 pm
AI becomes a measurable revenue pool for Indian IT firms, but not yet a growth engine

Beyond revenue, AI and GenAI are improving IT service delivery efficiency by automating routine tasks

14 Aug 2026 7:38 pm
When will REITs strike the right chord?

Reforms put REITs on growth path, but investor base remains narrow

14 Aug 2026 7:31 pm
Dee Development Engineers eyes over 2,000 Cr order book in FY27

The engineering major offers very specialised process piping solutions for oil and gas, power (including nuclear), process industries and chemicals.

14 Aug 2026 7:27 pm
Reliance, Rolls-Royce partner to co-develop fighter jet engine for 5th gen AMCA project

RIL and R-R will explore the formation of a dedicated Aerospace Gas Turbine Complex that will be a centre of excellence for power and propulsion technology in India

14 Aug 2026 7:01 pm
ToyotaHyrydergets an Aero Black Edition

The Aero Black Edition is a limited-run version available only across certain variants

14 Aug 2026 7:00 pm
The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Aug 14, 2026

The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Aug 14, 2026

14 Aug 2026 7:00 pm
The Latest Fixed Deposit Interest Rates: Aug 14, 2026

The Latest Fixed Deposit Interest Rates: Aug 14, 2026

14 Aug 2026 7:00 pm
Nifty ends week in red as Iran tensions, crude keep bulls at bay

The Nifty 50 settled at 24,366, down 29.85 points, while the BSE Sensex declined 70.71 points to close at 78,009

14 Aug 2026 6:54 pm
BITS Pilani campuses clock 3.46% increase in placements

With over 2,480 placements so far, BITS expects more thru September

14 Aug 2026 6:52 pm
Aprila Tuono457 Special Edition review: Twin win

CHANGE IS CONSTANT. Aprilia revisits theTuono457 to make critical improvements.Itsa step in the right direction, but is it well timed?

14 Aug 2026 6:49 pm
Nihar Info expands bullion platform scope

It will also introduce gold and silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs), gold loans and structured buybacks by making arrangements with partners.

14 Aug 2026 6:45 pm
The NissanTektonreview: Back in the fight

THE BIG BET. The NissanTektonhas a lot to live up to and a lot of contenders to fight off. We find out if it holds its own

14 Aug 2026 6:42 pm
Gujarat HC strikes down levy on pre- October 26, 2023, corporate guarantees

In simple terms, GST Department can impose levy on corporate guarantee furnished after October 26, 2023.

14 Aug 2026 6:41 pm
Kalpataru Projects International bags new orders worth 3,526 cr

The company said it has secured an EPC order for an industrial plant in India

14 Aug 2026 6:33 pm
Ashok Leyland posts record Q1 volumes, revenue up 10%

On a standalone basis, the Chennai-based auto major reported its highest-ever net profit of 609 crore in Q1 FY27 as against 594 crore in the same quarter previous year

14 Aug 2026 6:32 pm
India records 7.73 lakh crore exports in FY26, up 21.56% from FY24 under STP scheme

As per export-import data shared by the Ministry, India's exports from STP units rose 21.57%, from 6,36,619.87 crore in FY 2023-24 to 7,73,898.97 crore in FY 2025-26

14 Aug 2026 6:31 pm
MHA notifies 40 questions for Census 2027; introduces caste enumeration for first time post-Independence

The decision to include caste enumeration in Census 2027 was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) in April 30, 2025.

14 Aug 2026 6:24 pm
Kashmirs red gold faces new threat from corm smuggling

Several incidents involving the alleged smuggling of saffron corms outside the Valley have come to light in recent years

14 Aug 2026 6:23 pm
Over 34 lakh candidates register on FutureSkills PRIME; 86%+ from Tier 2, 3 cities: MeitY

India ranks among the leading countries in AI adoption, preparedness and ecosystem development and accounts for around 20% of the global semiconductor design workforce

14 Aug 2026 6:22 pm