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Shankesh Jewellers, Sunshine Pictures make modest debut, trade below listing prices

Sunshine Pictures listed at a 10% premium on the NSE, while Shankesh Jewellers began trading at an 11% premium on the NSE

25 Aug 2026 10:24 am
ESDS Softwares 720-cr IPO to open on Aug 28; sets price band at 408-429

The IPO of the AI-enabled cloud, managed services, data centre infrastructure and software solutions provider will open for public subscription on August 28 and close on September 1.

25 Aug 2026 10:22 am
Turning point in India's digital payments journey: PM Modi hails 10 years of UPI

In an X post, the Prime Minister urged UPI users to share their experience with the interface

25 Aug 2026 10:20 am
Crude oil price: Crude oil futures gain as markets analyse impact of US sanctions on Iran

At 10.01 am on Tuesday, November Brent oil futures were at $90.71, up by 0.19%, and October crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $85.26, up by 0.29%

25 Aug 2026 10:17 am
Rupee falls 4 paise to 95.74 against US dollar in early trade

Forex traders said the RBI's continued intervention through state-run banks helped prevent a sharper decline, keeping USD/INR in a narrow range despite weakness in Asian equities and renewed geopolitical uncertainty around Iran.

25 Aug 2026 10:15 am
Karnataka govt suspends food licences of e-commerce platforms for selling Datura

It instructed food business operators to remove all listings and promotional material for Datura intended for food or human consumption

25 Aug 2026 10:11 am
Nifty Prediction Today August 25, 2026: Nifty 50 Futures: Can fall more. Go short

Nifty 50 August Futures contract can break 24,120 and fall to 24,050 during the day

25 Aug 2026 10:07 am
Big Foods fight against red flags on chip packets and soda

Several food companies have filed legal complaints against social-media influencers who have criticized how they market their products in India

25 Aug 2026 9:57 am
Bitcoin tops $80,000 on debasement trade, sets three-month high

The original cryptocurrency rose as much as 2.9% to $81,257 Tuesday in Asia, a level last seen on May 15

25 Aug 2026 9:53 am
Union Bank of India taps dollar debt market after 12-year hiatus

The bank raised $300 million each through three-year and five-year papers at a coupon of 5.23% and 5.4170%, respectively

25 Aug 2026 9:49 am
JPMorgan says bond market can handle issuance stampede

Issuance expectations are in a wide range of $175 billion to $250 billion, Kelsey Berro, a portfolio manager at JPMorgan Asset Management, said

25 Aug 2026 9:45 am
Nifty, Sensex open lower on Iran sanctions, tech selloff; TCS, Eternal gain while Cipla, Maruti slip

The weakness follows Monday's session where the Nifty shed 32.95 points or 0.14%, as gains in metals and IT were offset by selling in financials and PSU banks

25 Aug 2026 9:36 am
Commodity vessel transits through Strait of Hormuz fall to three-month low, data shows

A large gas carrier entered the strait from the Gulf of Oman on Monday at 0251 GMT, according to shiptracker Kpler, compared to six vessels on Sunday

25 Aug 2026 9:30 am
India bonds may edge up as oil remains steady despite US sanctions on Iran

The yield on the benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond is expected to trade between 6.84% and 6.87%

25 Aug 2026 9:24 am
Iran fuel shortages spark lines at pumps as US pressure bites

The state-run newspaper reported long queues at Tehran petrol stations on Sunday as drivers rushed to fill up tanks due to fears of price hikes

25 Aug 2026 9:20 am
SpaceX, Nvidia develop space-optimised AI system for orbital launch next year: Elon Musk

Resharing an Nvidia post, Musk said the system will see significant scale-up in 2028 as SpaceXAI is expanding its AI infrastructure

25 Aug 2026 9:20 am
Apple gears up to launch its first new Mac Mini in two years

The new desktop will debut as soon as the coming days, potentially putting the unveiling ahead of a September event to introduce the next iPhones

25 Aug 2026 9:08 am
Rupee may cling to subdued rhythm, improved portfolio inflows lend support

The rupee is expected to open in the 95.70-95.75 range, per traders, having settled at 95.7450 to the dollar on Monday

25 Aug 2026 9:06 am
No reason to give up on CAS yet

Overall trading volumes have not been impacted by the closing auction session suggesting redistribution of turnover

25 Aug 2026 9:06 am
Economic growth likely slows to 7.1% in April-June quarter

Gross domestic product expanded 7.1% year-on-year in the April-June period, slowing from a better-than-expected 7.8% in the previous quarter

25 Aug 2026 9:00 am
All you need to know about Annu Projects IPO

15.4 crore of the net IPO proceeds will go towards the purchase of machinery and equipment and 115 crore will be allocated to meet its working capital requirements

25 Aug 2026 8:54 am
Indias new stock auction system faces first monthly expiry test

The new system has operated through regular sessions and a weekly expiry since its launch on August 3

25 Aug 2026 8:41 am
Iran vows retaliation after US expands economic sanctions

Tehran said it was prepared to counter the latest measures as Washington sought greater international compliance with its pressure campaign

25 Aug 2026 7:44 am
Buzzing stocks: Hind Copper, TCS, Ecofinity, IDFC First Bank, Axis Bank, Fujiyama, Coromandel, Ceigall, Afcons

From a government stake sale and global partnerships to fresh orders, capacity expansion, bond issuances and an arbitration award, these are the key stocks to watch

25 Aug 2026 7:26 am
SEBI joins hands with RRU, NISM to boost cybersecurity and securities market intelligence

The partnership will bring regulators, academia and industry professionals together to address emerging cyber risks facing financial markets

25 Aug 2026 7:16 am
School building safety: Tamil Nadu proposes red, yellow, green sticker system

The proposed system will help authorities identify buildings needing immediate closure, urgent repairs or continued use based on structural assessments

25 Aug 2026 7:12 am
6,000-crore Haldia Petrochemicals project to be inaugurated on October 14

The announcements come as West Bengal seeks to showcase fresh industrial activity and expand investment across multiple sectors

25 Aug 2026 7:09 am
CBN, PHARMEXCIL sign MoU to boost pharma exports and prevent product diversion

The initiative brings regulatory authorities and the pharmaceutical export industry together to address operational hurdles and improve compliance across international trade.

25 Aug 2026 7:05 am
Vedanta deploys portable rigs for gold, critical mineral exploration in Chhattisgarh

The mining company is accelerating exploration in mineral-rich blocks as demand for resources supporting the energy transition continues to rise

25 Aug 2026 7:02 am
Egg and chicken prices ease as demand drops during Shravan period

However, egg prices are ruling higher than the year-ago period and will likely rise after the austere period gets over

25 Aug 2026 6:58 am
Mahindra launches BLAZO i-TRK heavy truck with AI-enabled automatic drive mode

The new heavy commercial vehicle combines artificial intelligence with a powerful engine, targeting improved fuel savings and operational efficiency for fleet operators.

25 Aug 2026 6:51 am
Meesho tax disputes jump over threefold to 2,071.8 crore in FY26

The e-commerce company is contesting the tax demands while continuing to invest heavily in technology, customer acquisition and future growth

25 Aug 2026 6:44 am
Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: Action Construction Equipment

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: The short-term outlook is bullish for Action Construction Equipment. The stock is in a good uptrend since April. Within that the price has been consolidation over the last few days. Immediate support for the stock is at 1,150. Below that 1,110, the 21-Day Moving Average (DMA) is the next important support.

25 Aug 2026 6:41 am
Y Combinator sells 1.05% Meesho stake for nearly 970 crore

The latest block transaction saw several mutual funds, insurers and overseas investors emerge as buyers of the e-commerce companys shares.

25 Aug 2026 6:41 am
CEO exits rise at India Inc, stocks feel the investor heat

While there were 40 such exits in FY25, it rose to 52 in FY26 and already 27 in AprilAugust of FY27

25 Aug 2026 6:37 am
Trump weighs 7.5% new tariff on China over excess industrial capacity

Washington is considering another levy on Chinese goods as concerns over Beijings industrial capacity and surging exports intensify ahead of crucial trade talks

25 Aug 2026 4:57 am
Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs against US as trade war escalates

Ottawa is preparing a fresh response to Washington as trade negotiations collapse, raising fears of deeper disruption across highly integrated North American industries

25 Aug 2026 4:53 am
Indian student applications to US colleges fall 15% amid tighter immigration policies

Tighter visa rules and policy uncertainty are reshaping international education prospects, with fewer students from India and other countries applying

25 Aug 2026 4:48 am
West Bengal bars teacher-doctors from private practice for 72 hours after government hospital admission

The new directive seeks to ensure treating faculty remain available to government hospital patients during the crucial period following admission.

25 Aug 2026 4:40 am
Indias chemicals sector targets $1 trillion by 2040

The government is seeking closer industry engagement and greater investment to strengthen manufacturing, innovation and long-term competitiveness across the chemicals sector, says Nadda

25 Aug 2026 4:36 am
Indias non-fossil fuel power capacity crosses 300 GW, reaches 54% of total capacity

The milestone underscores Indias accelerating clean energy transition, with states such as Rajasthan playing a key role in expanding renewable infrastructure.

25 Aug 2026 4:31 am
Luxembourg-based iPC proposes 83,480 crore investment in Karnataka in three phases

The proposed project will combine large-scale digital infrastructure with green hydrogen and power generation across an integrated Bengaluru-Tumakuru platform

25 Aug 2026 4:28 am
Haryana pitches strategic partnership as MoUs worth 66,000 crore signed

The state outlined sector-specific growth plans and measures aimed at attracting investment, strengthening industries and expanding economic opportunities across districts

25 Aug 2026 4:24 am
Indian EVMs not connected to internet, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar

During his Lucknow visit, the Chief Election Commissioner discussed EVM reliability, electoral processes and the role of young citizens in democracy.

25 Aug 2026 4:14 am
India Post launches Dak Sewa app for doorstep postal services

The digital platform is aimed at making postal services more accessible while helping India Post modernise operations and improve customer convenience nationwide

25 Aug 2026 4:09 am
Worlds oceans simmer at record heat, threatening marine life and food security

Record-breaking ocean heat is raising concerns over worsening storms, collapsing fisheries, coral loss and growing risks to communities dependent on marine ecosystems

25 Aug 2026 4:03 am
Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 US visas of asylum seekers

The proposed action marks another escalation in Washingtons immigration crackdown, targeting temporary visitors who later seek protection and permanent status

25 Aug 2026 3:57 am
China says US sanctions on Iran will worsen tensions, hurt global economy

Beijings response comes as Washington steps up efforts to isolate Tehran economically, putting pressure on countries maintaining trade and financial ties

25 Aug 2026 3:51 am
US announces fresh Iran sanctions, warns countries doing business with Tehran

Washington is widening its economic campaign against Tehran as Iran faces mounting financial strain, a plunging currency and uncertainty over peace prospects

25 Aug 2026 3:45 am
US proposes additional $103,265 fee for H-1B visa cap-subject applications

The proposed levy comes as Washington seeks to recover federal immigration costs, while businesses and advocates warn of its impact on skilled workers

25 Aug 2026 3:37 am