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As per provisional closing data, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, ended flat at 77,540.83, up 3.11 points or 0.00%. The Nifty 50 index rose 20.15 points or 0.08% to 24,252.

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 21: VELS Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies welcomed new students through a series of Freshers' Day 2026 celebrations held across its campuses in Pallavaram, Periyapalayam, Thalambur and Thiruvanmiyur in Chennai. The celebrations marked the beginning of a new academic journey for students joining programmes across diverse disciplines, including healthcare, engineering, technology, management, maritime studies, aviation and computing sciences

Indian envoy Dinesh Trivedi met Bangladesh Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury and discussed bilateral development projects and issues of mutual interest. The visit comes amid uncertainty surrounding Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to India next month for the BRICS Summit following fresh strains in bilateral ties over Dhaka's demand for the extradition of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina. High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Finance and Pla

Amazon's Best in Tech survey shows AI is becoming a smartphone buying factor for Indian consumers, but performance, battery life and camera quality still matter more

Projects that are not equipped with battery storage are unlikely to find buyers, with almost 42 gigawatts of planned capacity yet to sign offtake contracts, Renewables Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi

SME stock, Technocrats Plasma was locked at the 5 per cent upper circuit at 242 on the BSE on debut, zooming as much as 83 per cent against the issue price of 132 per share.

Empower India announced its strategic expansion into sustainable digital infrastructure solutions through its plans to develop customized Green Data Server and Data Center offerings. The initiative positions the Company to participate in India's rapidly growing data center industry, a market projected to exceed USD 22 billion by 2030, driven by accelerating adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud computing, enterprise digitization, and increasing data localization requirements.

Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd, Shree Renuka Sugars Ltd, Praj Industries Ltd and Britannia Industries Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 21 August 2026.

Hy-Tech Engineers IPO is a mix of a fresh issue of 60 crore and an offer for sale of 76 crore. The price band for the offer is set issue price band at 50 to 53 per share.

India and Russia discussed potential areas of mutual interest in higher education and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the sector, the Ministry of Education said on Friday. Deepti Gaur Mukherjee, Secretary in the Department of Higher Education, held an interaction with Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Mogilevsky Konstantin Ilyich, on Thursday, the ministry said in a post on X. Both sides discussed potential areas of mutual inte

Avro India Ltd, Addi Industries Ltd, U. H. Zaveri Ltd and Loyal Textile Mills Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 21 August 2026.

Zydus Lifesciences announced the receipt of final approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Ascorbic Acid Injection USP, 25,000 mg/50 mL (500 mg/mL), 5,000 mg/10 mL (500 mg/mL).

The 10-year US Treasury yield rose back to around 4.7%, while Japans 10-year bond yield also moved higher. Investors remained cautious about whether US debt buybacks can provide lasting relief for borrowing costs.

The Shanghai Composite was little changed at 3,905.2, while the Shenzhen Component gained 0.87% to 14,094.2. Vice Finance Minister Liao Min said the government would step up fiscal support, with more spending aimed at households and consumption.

Fresh incidents of arson and petrol bomb attacks on government properties were reported across Meghalaya in the past 24 hours as violence that erupted during a students' bike rally two days ago in Shillong spread to other parts of the state, while a blockade in Assam disrupted inter-state vehicular movement, officials said on Friday. A petrol bomb was hurled at a police outpost in Shillong, while three government vehicles and a motorcycle were set ablaze in Ri-Bhoi and another petrol bomb was lo

The world No. 39 Indian pair, who entered the tournament unseeded, recovered from a slow start to defeat the Chinese combination 15-21, 21-16, 21-13

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Analysts attributed the rise in MCX shares to its leadership position in the commodity segment. Notably, MCX has maintained over 98 per cent market share by value in commodity derivatives.

LME copper spot price is currently trading near its all-time high of $14,594/t, reached on 17 Aug 2026. At the current level of $14,113/t, spot copper price is up 46.3 per cent Y-o-Y on the LME.

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 21: Mefron Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with Hanrico, a leading original design manufacturer specialising in data cables and wire harnesses, to serve the Indian market. The agreement brings Hanrico's globally trusted expertise directly into India through Mefron's local manufacturing and supply chain capabilities.

Online scams have become one of India's most pressing law enforcement challenges, with Indians losing nearly $2.4 billion in alleged cyber fraud in 2025, according to government data

New Delhi [India], August 21: Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training, widely recognised as the World's No. 1 Air Hostess Training Institute, has once again made history by receiving three Training Partner Awards at the Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council's THSC Connect 2026 conference, themed The Power of Partnerships, held today at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi.

India is yet to finalise its front-of-pack labelling rules. Here's how its proposed approach compares with warning labels and nutrition ratings used in other countries

Construction activities will be completely banned in Delhi from December 10 to January 20 as part of the government's measures to curb air pollution during the winter season, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Friday. In a post on X, Gupta urged citizens to report violations, saying construction sites measuring above 500 square metres would be monitored through the Delhi government's Dust Portal and AI-enabled cameras. Construction will be completely banned from 10 December to 20 January. If you

As E20 becomes the nationwide petrol blend, the question is whether India's existing fuel network can accommodate E10 alongside it. Here's what experts have to say

India's microdrama audience is growing rapidly, but monetisation remains a work in progress

The government has asked Meta to ensure human review in AI-led content moderation, warning that keyword-based takedowns can remove legitimate posts without context

The government has asked Meta to ensure human review in AI-led content moderation, warning that keyword-based takedowns can remove legitimate posts without context

The order will be executed between FY 2028 & FY 2029.

The new scheme has been designed after assessing the incentives required to make local production viable against the country's existing import dependence

Retail sugar prices have shot up to Rs 70 per kg in Kolkata markets ahead of the festive season, traders said on Friday. Prices have surged by Rs 20 a kg in the past month alone, while the last four to five days have seen a sudden 10 per cent jump, they said. Sugar-associated products such as jaggery, batasa (sugar drop), and nakuldana are also witnessing a similar spike. The Centre on Thursday evening allowed sugar mills to import one million tonne of raw sugar, a measure last resorted to a dec

NMDC Steel (NSL) rose 1.29% to Rs 40.08 after the company said that Crisil Ratings has upgraded its rating on the long-term bank facilities of the company to 'Crisil A/Stable' from 'Crisil BBB+/Stable'.

Sambandam Spinning Mills Ltd, MPDL Ltd, Shanthi Gears Ltd and UR Sugar Industries Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 21 August 2026.

Bajaj Finance shares have gained 12.56 per cent so far in 2026 and 22.18 per cent in a year. On Friday, the blue-chip NBFC stock was trading flat.

Kannada film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for grown-ups is gearing up for a major theatrical rollout across India and international screens. The upcoming action drama will be released in many languages

PVR Inox Ltd is quoting at Rs 1226.4, up 0.57% on the day as on 12:44 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 8.42% in last one year as compared to a 2.56% slide in NIFTY and a 1.85% slide in the Nifty Media.

HDFC Bank has raised USD 1.75 billion through overseas bonds to fund its business growth. HDFC Bank , acting through GIFT City Branch, has completed the issue of USD 1.75 billion in senior unsecured bonds, the bank said in a regulatory filing. The private sector lender has raised USD 500 million with notes carrying a coupon rate of 5.159 per cent and maturing in three years, while the remaining USD 1.25 billion five-year paper carries a coupon rate of 5.4 per cent, it said. These papers will be

At 12:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex gained 48.27 points or 0.06% to 77,585.99. The Nifty 50 index jumped 13.45 points or 0.05% to 24,244.55.

Gold-backed loans expanded rapidly in recent years, benefiting from tighter industry underwriting standards for unsecured loans, said Fitch Ratings.

The cause of the outage was not immediately clear

New Delhi [India], August 21: Virohan, a leading healthcare education company working at the intersection of academia, industry, and workforce development, hosted the inaugural Padma Health Conclave 2026 on 19th August at the India International Centre, New Delhi. Organised with India House as the Knowledge Partner, the conclave marked the launch of Voices of Service, Virohan's new learning initiative that brings the stories of service, leadership, and social impact of Padma Shri awardees and he

The British pound edged slightly lower after data showed downbeat UK retail sales. Retail sales fell 0.5% month-over-month in July after rising by 0.7% in June, the latest data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed. The core retail sales, stripping the auto motor fuel sales, fell by 0.9% MoM in July, compared with the previous increase of 0.9% and the estimated-0.5% figure. The annual retail sales in the UK came in at 1.6% in July versus a rise of 3.8% prior. The GBP/USD p

The engineered probiotic, named Gift, detects high blood sugar and releases the glucose-lowering hormone GLP-1, with animal tests showing effects comparable to Ozempic

E-commerce marketplace Meesho expects to create over 10 lakh seasonal job opportunities across its seller and logistics ecosystem to meet the surge in demand during the upcoming festive season. The projected employment generation includes approximately 6.5 lakh jobs across its seller network and about 3.75 lakh roles across its logistics operations. The festive season is an important period for businesses across our ecosystem to scale up and prepare for increased demand. This year, we expect to

Brazil great Ronaldinho has landed in Ravenna, a city more famous for its nearby beaches than its soccer team. The lyrics and the world's going to know your name seemed ironically superfluous as one of soccer's most recognizable figures stepped on stage in front of thousands of fans on Thursday. That song, Hall of Fame by The Script, had been belted out throughout the presentation of third-tier Ravenna's team for the upcoming season before the team's new No. 10 walked out. Thursday was dubbed Ro

The inflows into the small-cap mutual funds category have been net positive since April 2024, with July 2026 clocking the highest inflows during this period at 7,768 crore

Welspun Enterprises Ltd, Thomas Cook (India) Ltd, Cartrade Tech Ltd and Jindal Saw Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 21 August 2026.

While public sector banks have cleaned up their balance sheets to match private peers overall, private lenders now hold a higher share of bad debt in retail loans

SKM Egg Products Export India added 3.10% to Rs 262.80 after the company said that Care Ratings has reaffirmed the company's long-term rating at 'CARE A-' with 'stable' outlook.