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20 Aug 2026 10:45 pm
SEBI curbs cool F&O participation by 20%, but traders still lose 91,685 crore

Active individual traders fall 20 per cent in FY26, first decline since FY16; average loss per trader rises 2.4 per cent

20 Aug 2026 10:15 pm
Tech EVs squeeze 50 lakh luxury market: BMW & Merc Defend Turf

BMW and Mercedes-Benz face fierce competition in Indias luxury market as electric SUVs disrupt pricing and customer preferences

20 Aug 2026 9:55 pm
UCBs may be small, but their risk environment is far larger: RBI Dy Guv Swaminathan

Greater digital adoption and reliance on external technology providers are expanding the risk landscape for smaller banks, demanding stronger safeguards and oversight.

20 Aug 2026 9:50 pm
The Standard expands India GCC, targets nearly 400 employees by year-end

The Standards India GCC operations were established in November 2025, while the Bengaluru office was inaugurated in April 2026

20 Aug 2026 9:48 pm
UPI adoption accelerates in capital markets, led by brokers and rising retail participation

Validated UPI framework powers 3.24 lakh crore in capital market transactions, brokers dominate activity

20 Aug 2026 9:42 pm
Indias key reservoirs storage tops 60% of capacity

However, 35% of dams are half empty as the level increases to 117.773 BCM of the 183.565 BCM capacity

20 Aug 2026 9:38 pm
Manipal Hospitals posts 243 crore Q1 profit after listing, revenue rises 38%

Revenue from operations increased 38.1% year-on-year to 3,091 crore, fueled by higher patient volumes and contributions from recent acquisitions

20 Aug 2026 9:30 pm
DGFT eases rupee trade rule for exporters

Rupee payments received by exporters through approved banking channels to be eligible for FTP benefits

20 Aug 2026 9:29 pm
CAQM directs Delhi-NCT to ban diesel, petrol, CNG light goods vehicles from January 2027, to be replaced by EVs

The ban then progressively moves into the National Capital Region districts from January 2028

20 Aug 2026 9:26 pm
Clean home-care start-ups take on FMCG giants as consumer priorities shift

Brands such as Beco, Cleevo, Scrubsy and others are expanding across categories including dishwash, laundry, kitchen and surface care, while investors are beginning to see the segment as a larger consumer opportunity

20 Aug 2026 9:21 pm
CEPI-backed studies to assess Ebola vaccine response against Bundibugyo ebolavirus

Researchers will analyse immune responses in previously vaccinated people to determine whether existing Ebola vaccines could offer protection against the related virus.

20 Aug 2026 9:20 pm
Editorial. Know your investor

Accredited investors must be certified by independent body

20 Aug 2026 9:16 pm
20 Aug 2026 9:15 pm
Euler Motors expands Palwal facility to manufacture commercial four-wheelers

The product portfolio comprising the Euler Turbo EV 1000 and Storm EV will be manufactured at this facility with an annual production capacity of up to 24,000 vehicles

20 Aug 2026 9:11 pm
Indias foreign exchange market will be ready when its deep enough to absorb global shocks: RBI Deputy Governor

He emphasised that the next phase of reform will be judged by accessibility of the foreign exchange services that citizens receive

20 Aug 2026 8:52 pm
India open to buying Venezuelan oil till US sanction exemption continues: Sources

Refiners to keep a keen eye on long distance freight costs, heavier crude processing costs to ensure economic feasibility

20 Aug 2026 8:49 pm
TN chief minister Vijay seeks legislative assurance against loss of Lok Sabha representation

Vijay urged the Government of India to strengthen the regulatory framework governing the online sale of prescription medicines, ensure stricter enforcement against their unauthorised sale, and review the existing legal framework to effectively address emerging substance abuse among youth

20 Aug 2026 8:46 pm
Domestic air passenger traffic declines 4.8% in July

Industry observers attributed the decline to the seasonal slowdown in travel as well as calibrated capacity deployment by airline

20 Aug 2026 8:42 pm
Power Grid leverages synchronous condensers for grid integrity as RE capacity expands

Synchronous condensers are a useful solution for stabilising the power produced by renewables

20 Aug 2026 8:40 pm
Ladakh to get J&K High Court bench, easing access to justice

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the decision in a post on Xon Thursday saying the new bench would significantly improve access to justice for people living in remote parts of Ladakh by reducing the time needed to access legal services.

20 Aug 2026 8:40 pm
Amit Shah urges swift resolution of river disputes for progress of Southern States; CMs push regional cooperation roadmap

Southern states agreed with the Home Ministers suggestion to resolve these pending water disputes expeditiously through mutual dialogue and constructive solutions, MHA said

20 Aug 2026 8:38 pm
Vadodara-based Kronox Lab Sciences to change hands 2 yrs after listing; promoters to sell 64.26% for 246 cr

The firm is set to be acquired by Indo Borax, which seeks to diversify beyond its core boron-based chemicals business

20 Aug 2026 8:32 pm
India permits import of 1 million tonne raw sugar duty-free

Permission under TRQ as domestic prices soar to record high of 55.70 a kg in New Delhi

20 Aug 2026 8:27 pm
ESIC adds 4,961 doctors to Indias healthcare pool, including 1,682 workers children

ESIC is steadily expanding its medical education infrastructure to widen the pathways available to the countrys young aspirants

20 Aug 2026 8:21 pm
Gold reclaims momentum as US Treasury move sparks bullion rush, gains 2% in a day

US Treasurys expanded bond-buyback programme fuels safe-haven demand, lifting gold and silver prices and raising festive-season costs

20 Aug 2026 8:20 pm
How 100Days.Co is helping large brands scale up their digital businesses

Colgate-Palmolive (India) announced its partnership with the venture, set up by the founders of Bombay Shaving Company, to drive DTC and e-commerce business for personal care brand Palmolive

20 Aug 2026 8:18 pm
BL Explainer: Why is Starlink struggling to enter the Indian market?

While the space regulator considers and reconsiders Starlinks submissions, trouble mounts for the company as Jio comes forward with plans to dive into the satcom space, licence in hand

20 Aug 2026 8:18 pm
India eases rupee invoicing rules for exporters under Foreign Trade Policy

The policy change removes uncertainty over eligible rupee receipts while offering exporters an alternative to conventional foreign-currency settlements in international trade

20 Aug 2026 8:17 pm
SC forms five-member committee to probe violence during NEET-UG student protests

The court suggested the HPEC take up, on a priority basis, allegations of targeted violence, harassment, and molestation of female protestors.

20 Aug 2026 8:11 pm
India, Japan to elevate defence ties

Both nations agree to safeguard undersea communication cables amid maritime threats

20 Aug 2026 8:07 pm
US envoy reaches Leh as Kashmir remarks spark Pakistan protest

The US envoy was expected to meet Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in Leh, but the proposed interaction was dropped after a last-minute change to his itinerary, according to media reports.

20 Aug 2026 8:01 pm
Elgi Equipments to invest 1.61 crore in renewable energy venture

The investment aims to secure renewable energy for the company over 25 years to ensure long-term tariff stability and optimize power costs

20 Aug 2026 7:58 pm
Despite rising profits, private hospitals defend room-rent pricing

Hospitals push back against Parliamentary panels call to end room-rent-linked treatment pricing

20 Aug 2026 7:57 pm
Indian coffee sector gearing to meet EUDR norms

The EUDR norms requiring certain commodities like coffee to be deforestation-free and fully traceable with geolocation data will take effect on December 30

20 Aug 2026 7:40 pm
Levis bets on India beyond jeans as womens wear, premium products drive growth

More than 95 per cent of Levis India consumption is made or built in India, says Hiren Gor, Managing Director, South Asia, Middle East & Africa (SAMEA)

20 Aug 2026 7:39 pm
7.5% growth is a given, India should aspire for more: RBI Deputy Governor

As per Gupta, RBIs ongoing work also suggests Indias growth is increasingly being supported by improvements in labour and capital quality

20 Aug 2026 7:32 pm
Dubai Chambers signs two MoUs in Bengaluru to boost agentic AI, India ties

The agreements were signed with the National Association of Software and Service Companies and the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry

20 Aug 2026 7:32 pm
SEBI allows digitally signed Power of Attorney for foreign portfolio investors

The market regulator has introduced a digital documentation option aimed at making overseas investment access to Indian markets faster and more efficient

20 Aug 2026 7:31 pm
US major fruits and vegetable exporter to India as Chinas share falls

The countrys import bill increased by 114% and volumes by 84% in the past decade, but Pakistan figures nowhere

20 Aug 2026 7:25 pm
Indian govt move to allow extra sugar sales from early cane crushing may help avoid imports

Mills can sell cane crushed in October in addition to the allocated quota; Centre cuts stock limit for bulk buyers to 15 days inventory

20 Aug 2026 7:23 pm
SEBI, RBI working on bond tokenisation project; pilot to test faster settlement

WTM Amarjeet Singh says the project will examine simultaneous transfer of securities and automated coupon payments; consultation on a wider bond distribution framework soon

20 Aug 2026 7:21 pm
Core sector output growth eases to 5.4% in July

Iron ore, cement, electricity sectors expand while natural gas, crude oil, fertilizers output dips

20 Aug 2026 7:18 pm
MoPNGs MC foundation launches accelerator programme for oil and gas deep tech start-ups

MC+ Ignite will select a cohort of approximately 30 start-ups who will be eligible for up to 2 crore funding

20 Aug 2026 7:11 pm
Keralam 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 7:10 pm
Seven-session slump snaps as Nifty finds floor at 24,000

The Nifty 50 closed at 24,231.85, up 153.55 points or 0.64%, while the Sensex gained 628.04 points or 0.82% to settle at 77,537.72

20 Aug 2026 6:57 pm
Indias two-wheeler export surge moves upmarket; premium bikes grow 12.8%, scooters 18.2%

The shift is being driven by Indian brands gaining ground overseas and the country emerging as a manufacturing and export hub for global markets

20 Aug 2026 6:54 pm