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Bitcoin leaps past $75,000 as crypto rally continues in Asia

The original cryptocurrency climbed as high as $75,740 as of 10 a.m. in Singapore

21 Aug 2026 9:18 am
Indian proprietary traders derivatives profits fall to $4.7 billion

Losses for individual investors before accounting for trading costs declined to 722 billion rupees from 979 billion rupees a year earlier

21 Aug 2026 9:15 am
SEBIs swift ban on JPMorgan unit seen as warning to traders

Crackdown underscores SEBIs determination to ensure success of Closing Auction System

21 Aug 2026 9:05 am
Ships passing through Hormuz hover in single digits, data shows

Of the total, four ships entered and three exited the waterway, which handled nearly a fifth of global crude oil and LNG shipments before the war began in February

21 Aug 2026 8:58 am
Markets poised for higher open amid caution over oil, bond stress

GIFT Nifty points to positive start; elevated crude and global bond market pressure keep sentiment cautious

21 Aug 2026 8:25 am
Centre holds national workshop to strengthen capacity-building under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0

The consultation focuses on strengthening the content, pedagogy and field applicability of the modules, drawing on state and UT experiences and field realities to support their finalisation and effective rollout under JJM 2.0

21 Aug 2026 7:49 am
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake shakes Peru's southern Andes, USGS says

The earthquake was felt in several regions of southern Peru, including Ica and Arequipa

21 Aug 2026 7:48 am
Augmont Enterprises IPO opens today at 750-788

825-crore issue includes 620-crore fresh issue; company raised 246.29 crore from 14 anchor investors

21 Aug 2026 7:34 am
Buzzing stocks: Welspun Corp, Leapfrog, Rane (Madras), Niva Bupa, RailTel Corp, Walchandnagar, KIMS

Key stock updates: Welspun Corps historic order, Leapfrogs PLC contract, and significant moves by Rane, Niva Bupa, and others

21 Aug 2026 7:13 am
Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: DCM Shriram(1,076)

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The stock of DCM Shriram has been consolidating since early June. That is, it has been oscillating between 980 and 1,065

21 Aug 2026 6:49 am
Narwhal tusk mystery unraveled: Hidden double spiral gives it strength and stability

The discovery reveals how an unusual dental structure may give narwhals a remarkably strong and stable tusk despite its extraordinary length

21 Aug 2026 5:46 am
The new kingmakers: Crypto, AI and betting firms drive record spending in 2026 US midterms

New political money is challenging Washingtons traditional corporate power brokers as emerging industries seek influence over regulation and election outcomes

21 Aug 2026 5:40 am
US to impose toughest sanctions in history on Iran, Bessent says

The latest escalation comes as Washington seeks to tighten economic pressure on Tehran while keeping energy markets and Chinas role in focus

21 Aug 2026 5:33 am
AI reshapes Indias IT services sector as clients demand more for less

Indias technology services sector is confronting a fundamental shift as clients rethink outsourcing, pricing and the value of large employee bases

21 Aug 2026 5:17 am
General Atlantic sells 8.75% stake in KFin Technologies for 1,400 crore

The transaction saw several domestic and global institutional investors participate, while the companys shares ended higher on Thursday.

21 Aug 2026 5:10 am
Indias BSE cleared as eligible exchange for FTSE Russell equity indices

The development could broaden the investor base for eligible BSE-listed companies as global index-linked investment increasingly gains importance in India.

21 Aug 2026 5:02 am
Welspun Corp wins record 17,200-crore US pipe supply order

Welspun Corps latest contract provides multi-year revenue visibility as the company expands manufacturing capacity and strengthens relationships across North America

21 Aug 2026 4:38 am
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