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Avantel bags 118 crore DRDO contract for ground segment hub

The project is scheduled to be executed by February 2029

31 Aug 2026 4:57 pm
Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Benchmark indices trade in the red in late session, Sensex down 307.24 points at 76,957.27

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: The benchmark indices traded in the red ahead of the close on Monday. At 3.40 pm, the BSE Sensex was at 76,957.27, down 307.24 points or 0.40% lower. The Nifty 50 was at 24,080.40, down 95.25 points or 0.39% lower.

31 Aug 2026 4:55 pm
Tata Group-owned IHCL opens 80-key SeleQtions resort in Jim Corbett

Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, Corbett National Park is among Indias most prominent wildlife destinations

31 Aug 2026 4:54 pm
31 Aug 2026 4:53 pm
El Nino events more intense over past 40 years, compared to pre-industrial era: Study

The findings published in the journal Science show that El Nio events in the last four decades were stronger than any in the 1,000 years prior to about 1850, when humans began impacting the climate with greenhouse gases

31 Aug 2026 4:37 pm
Sensex, Nifty end lower as crude surge and US rate fears weigh, MSCI rebalancing adds volatility

BSE Sensex closed 307.24 points, or 0.40 per cent, lower at 76,957.27, while the Nifty 50 fell 95.25 points, or 0.39 per cent, to 24,080.40.

31 Aug 2026 4:32 pm
AIG Hospitals to invest 2,000 cr in greenfield multispeciality hospital in Visakhapatnam

The foundation stone for the upcoming hospital waslaid by Nara Lokesh, Minister for Human Resource Development & IT, Govt of Andhra Pradesh on Monday.

31 Aug 2026 4:31 pm
Despite digital banking, branches continue to play key role: Karur Vysya Bank MD

KVB has opened 16 new branches across southern India and Delhi NCR on a single day

31 Aug 2026 4:31 pm
PM Modi meets Iran President Pezeshkian in Bishkek

Modi held talks with Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO summit in this capital city of Kyrgyzstan

31 Aug 2026 4:28 pm
Mahajan Imaging & Labs joins hands with Neuberg Diagnostics to expand north India presence

ICRA estimates that organised diagnostic players could see 12-14% revenue growth in FY27, supported by wellness testing, specialised services and deeper penetration into non-metro markets

31 Aug 2026 4:23 pm
Fertilizer sales via App to generate data on need and usage

The pilot across 22 states aims to track fertiliser purchases against landholdings and crop data, but a nationwide rollout will depend on state governments feedback.

31 Aug 2026 4:20 pm
Indias fiscal deficit stands at 26.8% of FY target by July

The governments latest data showed the fiscal gap was lower than the 4.7 lakh crore recorded during the same period last year.

31 Aug 2026 4:20 pm
Brokers Call: Manipal Health Enterprises (Buy)

HSBC Global Investment Research

31 Aug 2026 4:17 pm
Rupee rises 26 paise to close at 95.17 against US dollar

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 95.56 and oscillated between 95.11 and 95.56 during the session

31 Aug 2026 4:13 pm
Govt considering easing FDI norms in defence sector, says official

DPIIT is holding stakeholder consultations on liberalising norms that currently allow up to 74% foreign investment through the automatic route.

31 Aug 2026 4:10 pm
31 Aug 2026 4:10 pm
IOCL targets gas sales of over 10.5 million tonnes by 2030

The natural gas business of the countrys largest fuel retailer witnessed record sales in the last financial year, ending March 2026

31 Aug 2026 4:03 pm
Zomato anounces zero-tolerance policy for analogue dishes, will delist non-compliant restaurant partners

Zomato said that restaurant partners must take immediate corrective actions such as transitioning to natural dairy products and remove items containing analogue dairy products from the menu, in case an immediate transition is not feasible

31 Aug 2026 4:03 pm
Indian firms turn to longer-term debt amid strong demand as yield gap narrows

Four state-run companies have raised 12,000 crore ($1.26 billion) through bonds maturing in 10 years or more over the past four days

31 Aug 2026 4:02 pm
Operation Toofan: Kerala Police compiling list of foreign-based fugitives, says IG Vimaladithya

International supply links involving Afghanistan, Oman and Thailand under investigation

31 Aug 2026 4:02 pm
Piramal Finance to raise 3,850 crore through QIP, promoter infusion

The fundraising drew strong interest from domestic mutual funds and global institutions, including BlackRock, Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Eastspring Investments

31 Aug 2026 3:57 pm
FADA sees auto sector clocking up to 12% growth in FY27 on sustained post-GST demand: CEO

Strong demand since the GST rate cuts and improving market sentiment have strengthened dealers outlook for the second half of the fiscal.

31 Aug 2026 3:55 pm
ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox to adhere to EU's very large platform rules

Very large platforms and search engines also need to limit risks for fundamental rights, electoral processes and public security

31 Aug 2026 3:55 pm
Hero MotoCorp expands sales network in Central America in collaboration with VELOSA

Hero MotoCorp also said it will offer a five-year or 60,000-km warranty, along with four free check-ups on all its portfolio available in the market

31 Aug 2026 3:50 pm
Maruti Suzuki raises its capex plans to 77,500 crore by FY31

Plans to launch 10 new SUVs in the next five years says MD and CEO

31 Aug 2026 3:49 pm
Bank of Baroda to recruit 2,482 officers fluent in local language across 20 states

The recruitment drive comes amid concerns over communication barriers between bank staff and customers and follows a recent government advisory on language sensitivity

31 Aug 2026 3:48 pm
MKEL Marine unveils five indigenous watercraft lines; eyes global markets

With a focus on high-performance boating and advanced composite engineering, MKEL Marine aims to transform Kerala into a premier manufacturing hub and global partnerships to target international markets

31 Aug 2026 3:45 pm
Ex-mill sugar prices fall 30% but retail rates yet to reflect the cut

Retailers who bought stock at the earlier, higher rates are unwilling to sell at a loss and will continue pricing their existing inventory at the older rate until it is exhausted

31 Aug 2026 3:40 pm
United Arab Emirates says it has intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters

During the lull in fighting, the US has been ratcheting up economic pressure on Iran with the hope of forcing concessions out of Tehran, including reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz to shipping

31 Aug 2026 3:33 pm
Coal India to focus on realisations, productivity and cost control

The companys FY26 revenue remained broadly stable, but higher depreciation and expenses contributed to a decline in profitability and margins

31 Aug 2026 3:30 pm
NIIF eyes Japan, Europe to reach $3.2 billion goal

NIIF secures $2 billion in the first close of its latest infrastructure fund

31 Aug 2026 3:22 pm
HDFC Bank CEO search: Lender looks to hire headhunter

New CEO is likely to be tasked with shoring up investor confidence at HDFC Bank, whose shares have fallen 28% this year

31 Aug 2026 3:21 pm
Iran claims drone strikes on US military positions at UAE airbase

The latest escalation follows earlier Iranian declarations of retaliation after US forces struck Iranian missile launchers on Larak Island on Sunday.

31 Aug 2026 3:20 pm
3 Indians rescued by Nepali army from flood-hit Rasuwa village: envoy

The death toll from the disaster crossed 900 on Monday, while over 4,000 people remained missing

31 Aug 2026 3:20 pm
Ex-Minister Thoppu N D Venkatachalam quits DMK

Venkatachalam held the portfolios, Revenue and Disaster Management and Environment, during 2012 and 2013, during the AIADMK government led by J Jayalalithaa

31 Aug 2026 3:15 pm
Delhi's draft electoral roll out; 47.7 lakh names excluded

Delhi chief electoral officer said those excluded can file their claims till September 30 through Form 6 and supporting documents

31 Aug 2026 3:10 pm
Indias August rainfall 16% below average, lowest in three years

The monsoon has weakened further this season, with the latest monthly figures pushing the overall rainfall shortfall higher than July

31 Aug 2026 3:08 pm
GST reforms helping Indian economy weather West Asia war impact: Maruti Suzukis Bhargava

Reforms gave new impetus not only to automobile industry but to several sectors of economy, says Maruti Suzuki India Chairman RC Bhargava

31 Aug 2026 3:06 pm
IOC boosted LPG output by 30% amid Hormuz disruption, refineries ran above capacity

Indian Oil diversified crude sourcing, realigned refinery operations and secured alternative supplies as the West Asia conflict threatened Indias energy flows.

31 Aug 2026 2:52 pm
NIIF secures $2 bn commitment from global, local investors

Investors include marquee names such as AustralianSuper, CPP Investments, Ontario Teachers Pension Plan, Temasek Holdings, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank

31 Aug 2026 2:51 pm
OHM Global Mobility launches 130 new electric buses in Chennai

They are the first batch of buses to be delivered under Phase 2 of MTCs e-bus programme

31 Aug 2026 2:32 pm
Coal India to launch IPOs of South Eastern Coalfields and Mahanadi Coalfields this fiscal

Chairman B Sairam said both subsidiary IPOs are planned by year-end, with the exact timing dependent on market conditions and government directives.

31 Aug 2026 2:31 pm
AI is eating website traffic, websites are blocking AI and reliable information is getting harder to find

AI summaries are reducing clicks to original websites, pushing publishers to block crawlers and raising fears that future AI answers will rely increasingly on low-quality or AI-generated content.

31 Aug 2026 2:24 pm
Expect everybody to act in responsible manner: SC refuses to prohibit CJP's Sep 5 protest march

The CJP has called for a protest march in Delhi, accusing the Centre of failing to honour the promises made on July 25 to persuade the group to withdraw its 36-day agitation against examination irregularities.

31 Aug 2026 2:10 pm
Natural gas: Support ahead

The September contract might bounce off 270

31 Aug 2026 2:04 pm
Zomato bans analogue dishes on its platform, to delist non-compliant restaurant partners

The food delivery aggregator said the initiative is being undertaken to strengthen transparency and food quality for its consumers, in line with food safety and regulatory requirements.

31 Aug 2026 1:58 pm
Tata Power Renewable Energy commissions 100 MW solar project in Kayathar, Tamil Nadu

The project is designed to generate 240.63 million units of clean electricity annually.

31 Aug 2026 1:45 pm
MAHE-hosted UK-India HealthTech Accelerator announces winners

They winners are: Azooka Labs, Bengaluru; Bioscan Research, Ahmedabad; Turtle Shell Technologies (Dozee), Bengaluru; EZERX Health Tech, Bhubaneswar; OrthoHeal, Vadodara; and TatvaCare, Ahmedabad.

31 Aug 2026 1:37 pm