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The narrowing gap indicates growing market acceptance of NSEs new closing auction mechanism designed to improve transparency and execution efficiency

Defence shares and PSU banks outperformed as investors assessed RBI proposals, currency moves, corporate earnings and global macroeconomic developments

Government-backed funding strengthens Akasa Air's finances as the airline expands operations and remains focused on long-term growth and future public listing.

Air India looks up to crisis-tested new CEO Tewolde Gebremariam to take it out of turbulence

Trent ended the quarter with 1,312 stores across 330 cities, including three UAE cities

Talks focus on AI adoption across governance, education and healthcare

The highway project will enhance regional mobility, improve logistics, reduce congestion and strengthen connectivity to key industrial, tourism and defence hubs.

Adding to the weather threat are projected strong surface across Coastal Karnataka, Kerala and Mahe, Lakshadweep, Rayalaseema and Telangana for the next two days

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Indian benchmark indices closed higher as easing crude oil prices, the RBI's steady policy stance and buying in heavyweight banking and energy stocks outweighed profit booking, while broader markets remained resilient with sustained gains in small- and mid-cap shares.

Expanding digital infrastructure is expected to accelerate employment, housing demand and commercial development, reshaping the citys long-term economic growth trajectory

Future CEO Raymond Stauffer to invest nearly 583 crore

Installations accelerate threefold under PM Surya Ghar

Extensive canal and drainage cleaning works have been carried out along the major canal networks connected to the airport

For exporters, the most valuable assets should not be limited to factories or inventories alone, said the joint report by Trade Promotion Council of India and RNA Technology and IP Attorneys

The Bill aims to amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 which could lead to imposing a Merchant Discount Rate on the Unified Payment Interface

During the first four months of FY27, crude steel production stood at 56.3 Mt, up 2.6 per cent from the corresponding period last year

The auction will follow a multiple price-based method and will be held through the RBIs e-Kuber system

The Chiripal Squash Excellence Programme collaborates with the All Gujarat Squash Rackets Association and the Squash Rackets Federation of India to organize activities in Gujarat and beyond

Paramotor will undertake the marketing and distribution of ABCDLs prepaid products while ensuring compliance with applicable RBI regulations

The operationalisation timelines for fully explored coal blocks have been cut by 11 months and partially explored blocks by 14 months

DII ownership in Nifty-500 companies increased by 160 basis points year-on-year and 20 basis points sequentially, to touch a record 21% in June 2026, a report said

With over 15 years of AI innovation, Flytxt currently serves more than 80 enterprise customers across 50 countries, helping them transform customer data into actionable intelligence and driving measurable business outcomes

22, 24 carat Gold prices up across Indian cities on August 6

2 crore allocated for the 'Uzhavar AI scheme', which will integrate AI and ML technologies to modernise agricultural extension services

The Centre said Andhra Pradesh received $608 million in FDI in FY 2025-26, compared to $92 million in FY 2023-24, the last full financial year of the YSRCP government

Inks agreement with KGA group for hypermarket at KGA Mall, Changanassery

Opposition MPs began raising slogans and demanded the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah in the House over the police action against student protesters on July 20

The company undertook a private placement of 2.34 crore equity shares at an issue price of 159 apiece

Kerala to approach apex court if TN proceeds with its reported move to raise the reservoir's water level beyond 142 feet: Kerala Water Resources Minister Mons Joseph

During the session, the stock climbed to 586, about 38 per cent above the offer price.

The initial share sale will conclude on August 13, while the bidding for anchor investors will open for a day on August 10

The stock touched a fresh peak of 21,999 on the NSE, up 10.2% from its previous close of 19,956

To boost pilot training activities in the country, Naidu said the civil aviation ministry is discussing with aviation regulator DGCA to improve infrastructure facilities at the Flying Training Organisations (FTOs) in the country

The UAE has been so successful in getting its crude out of the Persian Gulf that Vortexa estimates it was the only Middle Eastern producer to reach pre-war levels of seaborne exports in June and July

Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, R Vinoth, will present the agricultural budget estimates

If oil prices are lower, rate hikes may happen with a lag. This makes us believe that a 50-basis points rate hike cycle either starts from April 2027 (low oil prices) or December 2026 (high oil prices): ICICI Bank report

Wall Street delivered a split verdict, the Dow Jones rose 0.5 per cent to a record close, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.2 per cent and the Nasdaq fell 0.8 per cent on a late-session selloff in technology stocks

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Net profit increased 5% to 131 crore in the quarter

US President reiterates positive view of negotiations; deal on Strait of Hormuz said to be imminent

The Ambassador said energy continued to remain a key pillar of the India-Russia strategic partnership, noting that Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom was making significant progress at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project in Tamil Nadu

The earlier policy gave applicants a 12-week period to respond to requests for further evidence made by immigration officers on applications for change or extension of immigration status, green cards, visa or naturalisation

The bank has stood apart from regional counterparts ranging from Indonesia to Australia by keeping policy on hold since the Iran conflict erupted.

Spot gold was up 1% at $4,285.84 per ounce, the highest level since June 18. On Wednesday, bullion posted its biggest daily gain since February.

A proposed temporary shipping route could ease disruptions in the key energy corridor, though Tehran says a full reopening will depend on US actions.

But the agreement is likely to be contingent on the US lifting its blockade on Iran's ports.

Nikkei, Kospi down sharply but analysts expect consolidation phase to continue

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Benchmark equity indices ended Wednesdays session nearly flat, with the real action unfolding beneath the surface. Smallcap stocks broke to a fresh all-time high even as the Nifty 50 struggled to hold ground, capping a volatile session dominated by the Reserve Bank of Indias widely anticipated policy decision and renewed geopolitical jitters over the Strait of Hormuz.

As per the Agriculture Ministry data, the All India average wholesale mandi prices of urad have eased to Rs 8,638 per quintal as of August 3