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IRDAI bars Niva Bupa from adding new branches for six months

The regulatory action follows scrutiny of the insurers expenses, while Niva Bupa maintains that recent-period compliance remains on track.

20 Aug 2026 4:51 pm
Silver futures jump nearly 1% to 2.38 lakh/kg as US Treasury move boosts precious metals

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the white metal for the September delivery climbed by 2,163, or nearly 1%, to 2,38,950 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 10,383 lots

20 Aug 2026 4:51 pm
Bitcoin roars past $70,000 as yields sink, Trump sparks optimism

Bitcoin rose about 4.1% to over $71,900, its highest level since May 31

20 Aug 2026 4:51 pm
Indian real estate sector resilient despite west asia crisis, but cost pressures pose risks: CareEdge Rating

CareEdge expects residential sales in the top six cities to remain broadly range-bound at around 3.55 lakh units in CY2026

20 Aug 2026 4:45 pm
SEBI action over CAS price manipulation sends strong signal: ANMI chief; flags FICP, riskometer, bond liquidity

Regulatory reforms and technology-led platforms are reshaping Indias debt markets, but deeper participation remains essential for sustainable corporate bond growth.

20 Aug 2026 4:43 pm
UFO Cinema Solutions unveils premium LED cinema technology in Kochi

The first MAGNOVA auditorium at Magic Framez, Kakkanad, Kochi, features Indias first acoustic-transparent direct-view 4K HDR LED cinema screen

20 Aug 2026 4:40 pm
AIs real-world impact, opportunities explored at Flytxts Innovation2Impact panel

The event brought together prominent leaders from business, technology and academia, along with Flytxts partners and leadership team from the UAE, Japan, the Netherlands, Germany and South Africa.

20 Aug 2026 4:40 pm
Indian family office assets projected to grow 1.5 times in three years: Julius Baer-EY report

Indian family offices managed around 70,000 crore in assets in 2024, with the pool projected to grow at a 14% compound annual growth rate over three years

20 Aug 2026 4:40 pm
India, Japan agree to deepen Maritime Security Cooperation following bilateral meeting

The Memorandum provides a framework for further advancing cooperation between the two countries in the field of maritime security

20 Aug 2026 4:34 pm
PFC-REC merger may bring limited cost savings; some revenue benefits possible: Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley said it sees limited scope for cost savings from the merger because both companies already have low operating costs

20 Aug 2026 4:28 pm
Zinc futures: Steady uptrend

Traders can consider long positions

20 Aug 2026 4:12 pm
Indian startup aims to compete with OpenAI in crowded voice arena

Like other voice foundation models, it aims to provide big savings for users like call centers, banks and airlines, which hope to employ the technology to handle large volumes of customer communications

20 Aug 2026 4:07 pm
Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex, Nifty snap losing streak as IT and financial stocks drive broad-based gains

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Indian equities staged a broad-based rebound on Thursday, with technology and financial stocks leading gains as easing US bond-market concerns improved global risk appetite, while elevated crude prices and regulatory scrutiny kept investors cautious.

20 Aug 2026 4:07 pm
IndiGo tests 20% of pilots annually for substance abuse: CEO Willie Walsh

We exceed the recommended levels of testing where we routinely achieve about 20% of random testing, Walsh said

20 Aug 2026 4:07 pm
Kochi to host Kerala Cyber Suraksha Summit 2026 on Sep 5

Oracle, AWS, Google, Microsoft, Cisco and Zscaler to support cybersecurity summit

20 Aug 2026 4:02 pm
Gopalan Group enters building wires market

Company unveils Gopalan Wires and Cables brand for residential and commercial projects

20 Aug 2026 4:01 pm
ICAR-CIFTs research on fish-based nutrition wins Assam governments Karmashree award

The achievement has its roots in the CIFTWorldFish collaborative research programme initiated in 2019

20 Aug 2026 4:00 pm
India warehousing market set for strong H2 growth: Knight Frank

Indias eight primary markets grew 15% year-on-year to 36.8 million sq ft in H1 2026, despite geopolitical disruptions and rising costs

20 Aug 2026 3:55 pm
Next phase of enterprise AI not about deploying models, but managing their evolution: Report

The report said every new model release can bring improvements in reasoning, context windows, multimodal capabilities and accuracy, but can also change pricing, output quality and how the model behaves

20 Aug 2026 3:55 pm
Basic account cash withdrawals beyond four will attract a charge of 15 plus GST per transaction, says SBI

This policy adjustment aims to streamline banking services while maintaining accessibility for account holders who meet the banks KYC requirements.

20 Aug 2026 3:51 pm
India office space demand set to stay strong as 77% of occupiers plan portfolio expansion: CBRE

CBRE said the share of corporate occupiers pursuing an aggressive expansion strategy has nearly doubled from the previous year, with 30% of firms targeting a significantly larger office footprint over the next two years

20 Aug 2026 3:47 pm
PhonePe, MeitY sign MoU to integrate PulsePro data into PM GatiShakti portal

The collaboration supports national infrastructure planning, economic analysis, and urban and rural development through detailed, hyperlocal insights

20 Aug 2026 3:44 pm
Kerala gold jewellery trade bets big on Onam sales

KGSMA has estimated that gold jewellery sales could cross 10,000 crore in value

20 Aug 2026 3:40 pm
India needs urgent export market diversification amid US tariff risks, says RBI MPC member

Kumar also flagged a 100% tariff on generic drug imports from 2028 and 200 per cent from 2029, adding to the risks facing India's exports

20 Aug 2026 3:39 pm
India turns to Venezuela as West Asia disruptions accelerate crude supply diversification

Indian crude imports from Venezuela rose sharply in August, making the South American producer the country's fourth-largest supplier

20 Aug 2026 3:36 pm
Crude oil price jumps over 1% as US issues fresh threats to Iran

Crude oil for September delivery climbs by 96, or 1.18%, to 8,247 per barrel on MCX

20 Aug 2026 3:33 pm
L&T wins up to 5,000-crore order for Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport

Developed by Dubai Aviation City Corporation and implemented by Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects, the project is vital to the airports long-term expansion plan

20 Aug 2026 3:32 pm
Oyster Renewable inks deal with Kutch Chemical Industries to supply 25 MW hybrid power

A binding term sheet is essentially a formal agreement that sets out the key commercial and contractual terms of the proposed project and commits both parties to proceed on those agreed terms

20 Aug 2026 3:25 pm
Rhetan TMT starts power generation from solar project

The operational solar power project will meet the energy needs of the manufacturing facility and enhance renewable energy integration

20 Aug 2026 3:25 pm
Krystal Integrated Services bags 134-cr order from MSRTC

Krystal will provide facility management from housekeeping and sanitation to technical maintenance and allied support services across MSRTCs Mumbai and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar operations

20 Aug 2026 3:22 pm
India could lose USD 270 bn in manufacturing GDP by 2035, USD 1 tn by 2047 without frontier tech: Report

Rapid advances in artificial intelligence and industrial technology are reshaping global production, creating opportunities and competitive challenges for Indias manufacturing ambitions

20 Aug 2026 3:19 pm
Life, health insurers see stronger growth as insurance sector outlook brightens: Kotak

Insurers are entering FY27 with stronger operating trends, supported by rising premiums, improved margins and better claims performance across key segments.

20 Aug 2026 3:07 pm
US Fed Minutes signal rate hike debate as inflation risks persist; 3 officials favoured 25-bps increase

At its July 28-29 meeting, the FOMC decided to keep the federal funds target range unchanged at 3.5-3.75 per cent, in a 9-3 vote

20 Aug 2026 2:09 pm
Govt official asks industry to utilise FTAs, focus on value addition, diversify export markets

Official says industry should use FTAs to expand market access, attract investment and technology, diversify supply chains, and build manufacturing ecosystems that can withstand global shocks

20 Aug 2026 2:08 pm
Institutional investors' share in Nifty 50 falls to record low of 56.1% amid shift to mid and smallcap stocks: Report

Individual investors also reduced their allocation to Nifty 50 stocks during the quarter. Their allocation fell by 3.1% from the previous quarter to a record low of 33.4%

20 Aug 2026 2:05 pm
CBIC instructs its officers to co-ordinate with state authorities to detect GST evasion in illegal mining cases

CBIC calls for cross-departmental data sharing between CGST formations, State Mining Authorities and tax administrations

20 Aug 2026 1:58 pm
Zappfresh owner DSM Fresh Foods eyes threefold revenue growth by FY28

BSE SME-listed company plans to scale its network to 200 stores, grow overseas sales to 70-80 crore and broaden its frozen-food portfolio as it aims 600 crore revenue by FY28

20 Aug 2026 1:48 pm
Young investors drive retail market participation as 18-30 age group accounts for 53% of new additions: Axis Direct

Young women aged 18-30 are also account for a larger share of new investors. Their contribution to total new customer additions increased to 13% in FY26 from 6% in FY22

20 Aug 2026 1:41 pm
Mankind Pharma inks in-licensing pact with Chinas Chongqing Chenan Biopharmaceutical on two insulin analogues

The partnership broadens MankindPharmas strategy in diabetes care and advanced injectable therapies

20 Aug 2026 1:34 pm
ICICI Bank shares rise as Bank Nifty gap-up lifts private bank stocks

ICICI Banks year-to-date gain of 5.16% continues to stand out against the Nifty 50s decline of 7.39% over the same period

20 Aug 2026 12:39 pm
Kerala: Onam sales of Supplyco cross 200 cr, draw 26 lakh customers

SupplyCo is a state-run company which aims to regulate the market price of essential commodities and ensure food security

20 Aug 2026 12:35 pm
Nifty holds gap-up gains in tight range; financials lead, metals drag

At 12.15 pm, the Sensex was at 77,449.38, up 539.70 points or 0.70%, while the Nifty 50 was at 24,217.20, up 138.90 points or 0.58%

20 Aug 2026 12:34 pm
Gold Rate Today, Aug 20: Gold prices up in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad

22, 24 carat Gold prices up across Indian cities on August 20

20 Aug 2026 12:23 pm
Turtlemint shares jump over 5% as Jefferies initiates buy call, sets 190 target

At 12.06 pm, the stock traded at 144.40, after hitting a high of 146.50, against its previous close of 138.92.

20 Aug 2026 12:16 pm
US opens secret oil shipping corridor, exporting about 10 million barrels a day amid Iran stalemate: Report

Development comes shortly after US President Donald Trump ruled out extending a fragile 60-day ceasefire agreement with Tehran

20 Aug 2026 12:08 pm
Ceigall India JVs secure 2,423-cr Ministry orders for road construction in Arunachal

Among the orders is a 274.08-crore engineering, procurement, and construction package covering construction on the Bile-Migging section of NH-913

20 Aug 2026 12:03 pm
What beats seeing eclipses from space? Try the northern and southern lights

Astronauts aboard International Space Station say best cosmic shows are auroras

20 Aug 2026 12:00 pm
Sugar stocks rally: Avadh Sugar, Zuari Industries, Balrampur Chini Mills, DwarikeshSugar jump up to 14% as govt tightens stockholding limits

Ministry of Consumer Affairs has restricted bulk consumers using over 10 MT of sugar per month from holding more than 15 days stock. The order will take effect from September 1 and remain in force until November 30, 2026.

20 Aug 2026 11:59 am
Samsung Electronics to announce more than $72 billion shareholder return programme

Local rival SK Hynix on Wednesday unveiled a 40 trillion won share buyback and cancellation plan, the largest shareholder return programme announced by a publicly listed South Korean company

20 Aug 2026 11:45 am
Trilegal opens dedicated disputes office at Mumbais Killick House

The disputes practice comprises 28 partners and over 215 lawyers nationally, covering commercial litigation, domestic and international arbitration, insolvency proceedings, regulatory investigations, and white-collar matters

20 Aug 2026 11:42 am