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Symbiotec Pharmalab IPO sees subscription at 0.70x by mid-afternoon

The employee reservation portion led with 1.19 times subscription; Retail Individual Investors subscription at 0.82 times, NII category is at 0.86 times. QIB remained the weakest segment at 0.35 times

24 Aug 2026 3:50 pm
Govt lifts wheat export ban with immediate effect

The government has allowed exports of wheat flour and other products like maida and semolina, according to notifications of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

24 Aug 2026 3:48 pm
15 flights diverted at Delhi airport due to bad weather

12 flights diverted to Jaipur, two to Chandigarh and one to Lucknow on account of inclement weather conditions in the Capital

24 Aug 2026 3:38 pm
Skyways Air Services IPO opens with 0.90x subscription on day 1

The Non-Institutional Investor (NII) category stood at 0.62 times, while Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) trailed significantly at just 0.43 times their allotted quota of 84,32,000 shares

24 Aug 2026 3:33 pm
Air passenger service prices record 32% inflation, railways at 3.5% in June quarter

Air passenger prices recorded the highest inflation among the seven services covered in the governments first-quarter FY27 Service PPI release.

24 Aug 2026 3:32 pm
From Syrup Diversion to Sugar Production: SED's Integrated Process House Solution for Shivshakti Sugars' 7,500 TCD Plant

From Syrup Diversion to Sugar Production: SED's Integrated Process House Solution for Shivshakti Sugars' 7,500 TCD Plant

24 Aug 2026 3:30 pm
GRSE bags 45-crore electric ferry contract from West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation

The order underscores the GRSEs commitment to the 'Make in India' initiative, and its expanding role in the commercial and green technology shipbuilding sector

24 Aug 2026 3:30 pm
The National carrier of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Royal Jordanian Airlines Selects Ramco Systems to Power Its Next Phase of Growth

The National carrier of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Royal Jordanian Airlines Selects Ramco Systems to Power Its Next Phase of Growth

24 Aug 2026 3:30 pm
Goyal seeks Japanese investment; says India eyeing more FTAs, aims to cover 75% global trade

Basically 75% of global trade will be covered through our free trade agreements, opening India to become a part of the global value chain as a trusted partner, says the Commerce Minister

24 Aug 2026 3:27 pm
Suzlon targets 5 GW renewable capacity in Andhra Pradesh by 2030

The company plans to develop 1,325 MW of new wind projects in Rayadurg, Anantapur, in partnership with Tata Power and Waaree Energy, with an estimated investment of 10,000 crore

24 Aug 2026 3:27 pm
Bay of Bengal to remain busy, but monsoon gains may remain patchy

Forecasts suggest rain footprint could gradually push westward, bringing central and west Madhya Pradesh and parts of northern Maharashtra, including the Nagpur region, under evolving wet spell

24 Aug 2026 3:19 pm
UPI completes 10 years, clocks nearly 13,000-fold rise in transaction volume

Annual UPI transaction volume rose from 1.78 crore in 2016-17 to more than 24,162 crore in 2025-26, an almost 13,000-fold increase

24 Aug 2026 3:15 pm
Augmont Enterprises IPO subscribed 2.74x on day 2, NII category leads

The non-institutional investor (NII) category led with 3.97x subscription, driven by the sub-10 lakh NII bucket which was subscribed 5.82 times

24 Aug 2026 3:14 pm
Third Wave Coffee raises 408 crore in funding round led by WestBridge Capital

This comes at a time when the chain is looking to add 100 new cafs every year.

24 Aug 2026 3:13 pm
Feed cost surge tightens egg supply; Branded eggs may touch 20-25 each

Soybean meal prices soar and maize shifts to ethanol production, forcing farmers to cut flocks and driving up egg prices

24 Aug 2026 3:09 pm
Tempsens Instruments IPO Day 3: Issue subscribed 144x

Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs) led the demand at 294.08 times subscription, with the over-10 lakh category clocking 311.65 times

24 Aug 2026 3:09 pm
CERCs graded compensation for delayed RE connectivity to aid long gestation projects

The CERC has now replaced the automatic revocation of grid connectivity for delayed renewable energy projects with a compensation based mechanism

24 Aug 2026 3:04 pm
Parandur airport: Stalin slams CM Vijay, says TN's interests can't be 'mortgaged for petty political considerations'

The announcement made today by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu to drop the Parandur International Airport project will set the state's development back by several years, says Stalin

24 Aug 2026 2:51 pm
Air India flight from Delhi suffers bird hit at Patna airport, passengers safe

The Delhi-Patna flight, with 164 passengers on board, was about to land when the incident took place at 7:44 am

24 Aug 2026 2:44 pm
Skincare brand Be Clinical raises 21 cr in seed funding

The company plans to utilise the fresh capital to strengthen its research and development capabilities, expand the clinical skincare range

24 Aug 2026 2:36 pm
ReNew invests 20,000 crore in Gujarat; plans expansion across clean energy, data centres

Vikram Kapur, group president at ReNew, announced plans to invest 80,000-1,00,000 crore in various sectors, including data centres, renewable energy, and green hydrogen, over the next few years

24 Aug 2026 2:32 pm
India, GCC discuss next steps on free trade agreement

Both sides discussed ways to strengthen India-GCC relations, exchanged views on regional and international developments, and reviewed preparations for a ministerial meeting scheduled next month

24 Aug 2026 2:26 pm
Domestic silver futures rise to 2.46 lakh per kg

On MCX, the white metal for September delivery increased by 222, or 0.09% to 2,46,819 per kilogram in a business turnover of 3,748 lots.

24 Aug 2026 2:10 pm
Sanlayan Technologies posts first full-year profit as revenue grows six-fold to 139.6 crore

The Indian defence technology company has an order backlog of 286 crore and a confirmed opportunity pipeline exceeding 2,000 crore.

24 Aug 2026 2:04 pm
NSA Ajit Doval arrives in Beijing for India-China border talks

NSA will also call on China's Vice President during his two-day visit NSA Doval and Foreign Minister Wang, who is China's Special Representative

24 Aug 2026 1:39 pm
24 Aug 2026 1:33 pm
Gold futures rise to 1.63 lakh/10 gm on spot demand

On the MCX, the yellow metal contracts for October delivery traded higher by 1,283, or 0.79 per cent, at 1,63,721 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 3,424 lots

24 Aug 2026 1:27 pm
Nifty slips below 24,200 as banks drag; metals, IT buck trend

The benchmarks had opened higher, with the Nifty opening at 24,285.05 and touching an intraday high of 24,308.20, while the Sensex opened at 77,629.56 and rose to 77,764.98.

24 Aug 2026 1:26 pm
PMFME scheme set for extension after hitting 2-lakh unit target

The proposal seeks to raise the credit-linked subsidy ceiling, currently capped at 10 lakh per unit, and give priority to women entrepreneurs and units in hilly regions

24 Aug 2026 1:26 pm
Rising protein demand fuels soyabean meal consumption in India

Meal off-take higher by both food and feed makers, says trade body SOPA

24 Aug 2026 1:22 pm
Chennais Congruence Holdings to expand to 300 outlets across South India

The company currently operates 30 such stores across Tamil Nadu

24 Aug 2026 1:19 pm
Natural gas: Uncertainty persists

The September contract consolidates between 257 and 276

24 Aug 2026 1:14 pm
L&T wins over 15,000 crore gas compression project in West Asia

The project will cover new onshore facilities for sour gas processing, along with power infrastructure to support the compression plants

24 Aug 2026 1:07 pm
JPMorgans Copthall Mauritius to argue SEBI violation was technical, not manipulative

The subsidiary called Copthall Mauritius Investment Ltd plans to seek clarifications but is unlikely to appeal the order for now, sources said

24 Aug 2026 1:06 pm
IDFC FIRST Bank, IIM Calcutta Innovation Park launch 2-cr startup incubation initiative

The focus areas include green manufacturing, waste recycling and upcycling, cleantech, renewable energy, water management, environmental technologies and the sustainable use of indigenous resources

24 Aug 2026 1:05 pm
Kerala monsoon rainfall 23% below normal till August 24: IMD

Rainfall remained uneven across the State, with six districts receiving normal showers while several others recorded significant shortfalls during the season

24 Aug 2026 12:58 pm
TV-digital ad mix helps FMCG brands shape purchase behaviour: Report

Combining TV and digital outperformed TV alone for nearly 75% of brands studied, while a balanced media mix delivered stronger impact for 80% of brands, an analysis by Worldpanel by Numerator found

24 Aug 2026 12:52 pm
MSM Unify appoints Rishi Kapoor as CFO, plans for IPO across India and global markets

The appointment comes as MSM Unify continues to expand its presence across North America, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), India, Africa and Australia

24 Aug 2026 12:50 pm
IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal commits 300 crore more to IIT Kanpur medical school

The latest commitment will support IIT Kanpurs plans to build advanced medical education, healthcare and research facilities on its campus

24 Aug 2026 12:49 pm
India dominates Asia Pacific office leasing with over 70% share in H1 2026

Strong demand for Grade A workplaces and global capability centres helped India emerge as the regions dominant commercial real estate market

24 Aug 2026 12:24 pm
Keralams seafood sector unveils draft fisheries management plan

Digital tracking framework to capture a larger share of the growing global market for responsibly sourced seafood is part of a major sustainability push

24 Aug 2026 12:16 pm
Aurobindo arms facility in US gets 4 observations from USFDA

The inspection concluded with four observations, which are procedural in nature, and we will respond to the USFDA within the stipulated timeline

24 Aug 2026 12:16 pm
Karnataka Health Dept says rise in H1N1 cases part of seasonal surge, no need to panic

Health facilities across the State have been advised to ensure adequate availability of essential supplies, including PPE, N95 masks and Oseltamivir

24 Aug 2026 12:08 pm
LIC stake sale in IDBI Bank: Officers body seeks IRDAI intervention

The All-India Bank Officers Association has demanded regulatory intervention to protect policyholders and retain IDBI Bank in the public sector

24 Aug 2026 12:01 pm
India banking credit growth hits 20%, LDR nears decade-high levels

Banks saw stronger loan demand across key sectors, but slower deposit growth kept funding pressures elevated and the system-wide LDR high

24 Aug 2026 11:59 am
Meesho shares under pressure after 1% block deal worth 945 crore

As of 11.36 AM, Meesho was trading at 202.28 on the NSE, down 1.66 per cent from its previous close of 205.69. The stock opened at 207.24, touched an intraday high of 212.65 and a low of 201.56.

24 Aug 2026 11:50 am
ICICI Bank shares dip after AGM as selling pressure builds

The stock opened at 1,420.50, touched an intraday high of 1,425.50, and slipped to a low of 1,414.00 through the morning session

24 Aug 2026 11:48 am
Priority Jewels sets IPO price band at 190-200/share; issue to open on Aug 28

The three-day public issue will close on September 1, while bidding by anchor investors will take place on August 27, according to an announcement by the company.

24 Aug 2026 11:47 am
How well do Covid antivirals actually work? Not as well as we thought

New research suggests that with high levels of vaccination and immunity from previous infections, COVID antivirals are no longer working as well.

24 Aug 2026 11:37 am