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Needed: A 'give it up' on gold

India's gold obsession is widening external vulnerabilities, but education and better financial alternatives could redirect household savings towards productive assets

2 Sep 2026 11:30 pm
Pranav Constructions' 351 cr IPO to open on Sep 7 at 118-124/share

Pranav Constructions has set a 118-124 price band for its 351-crore IPO, comprising a fresh issue of 315.6 crore and an OFS worth 35.4 crore

2 Sep 2026 11:20 pm
China's Xi urges new Middle East security framework during Egypt visit

Xi also said China was ready to work with regional countries to safeguard shipping routes, an issue that has taken on greater importance after conflict disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz

2 Sep 2026 11:10 pm
GIFT-IFSC banks sanction $54 billion under RBI's FCNR(B) swap facility

Twenty international banking units sanctioned $54.02 billion and disbursed $52.82 billion under the facility by August-end, according to IFSCA data

2 Sep 2026 10:01 pm
'Govt has data for offshore wind sites, but high costs slow progress'

Government has completed wind, geotechnical and geophysical studies for a potential Tamil Nadu site, but high technology costs and lack of expertise remain hurdles

2 Sep 2026 9:51 pm
Dutch central bank shifts billions in gold to London in 'preparedness' move

The Dutch central bank announced on Wednesday that it has moved billions of dollars worth of its gold reserves out of North America in a move it described as crisis preparedness in a time of global political unrest. It said that between March and August, some 86 metric tons (94.8 tons) of gold were transferred to London from the combined total of around 313 metric tons (345 tons) held in New York and Ottawa, Canada. Before the move, New York housed 31.3 per cent of the Dutch gold, and Ottawa hel

2 Sep 2026 9:46 pm
Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' after Trump order

Apple took the step after Trump signed a directive changing the name, escalating a trade spat with Canada. The order gave the Int Dept 30 days to make the switch in federal databases and materials

2 Sep 2026 8:36 pm
Apple's 2,275% gain under Tim Cook is a tough act for John Ternus to follow

Cook's 15-year tenure saw Apple's market value grow from less than $350 billion to $4.6 trillion, with shares gaining 2,275% since he became CEO

1 Sep 2026 2:32 pm
Adani group stocks rebound up to 5% day after MSCI sell-off; here's why

Adani Green Energy emerged as the biggest gainer among Adani Group stocks in intraday trade, rising as much as 4.69 per cent intraday.

1 Sep 2026 12:17 pm
Will miss this work, says Tim Cook in final memo as Apple CEO; backs Ternus

Cook, who succeeded Steve Jobs in 2011, will become Apple's executive chairman and continue working with governments including those of the US and China

1 Sep 2026 10:25 am
ITC rallies 5%; Happiest Minds Technologies slips 5%; here's why

ITC Infotech will acquire an aggregate minority stake of 22.1% in Happiest Minds from the Promoter and Promoter entities for a total consideration of 1,330 crore (average price of 395/share).

1 Sep 2026 10:01 am
Apple accuses OpenAI of destroying evidence in trade secrets lawsuit

Apple alleged OpenAI is destroying key evidence and said former engineer Chang Liu downloaded a confidential circuit schematic and used it in his work at the AI company

1 Sep 2026 9:02 am
Trump has asked Apple to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' on maps

US President Donald Trump has asked Apple to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America on its maps app, his administration's interior chief said Monday, days after signing an executive order over the body of water now in the spotlight amid his escalating trade war with Canada. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told Fox's Mornings with Maria programme that Trump eached out to Apple directly. He said he was confident the Lake America name could be seen on its platform soon. Apple did not immed

1 Sep 2026 8:18 am
Russian-speaking cybercriminals hacked 7 firms using SpaceX's Cursor AI

The cybercriminals' AI-boosted hacking spree is the latest example of how rogue actors are using commercial AI tools to carry out intrusions.

27 Aug 2026 5:44 pm
Alpha OTT release date: When & where to watch Alia Bhatt's spy thriller?

Alia Bhatt and Sharvari's Alpha will premiere on Netflix on August 28, nearly two months after its theatrical release on July 3. The action thriller is produced by Yash Raj Films

27 Aug 2026 5:36 pm
Manoj Bajpayee buys 4.45 acres in Pune's Mulshi for Rs 1.37 crore

In April 2026, actor Ranbir Kapoor acquired four adjoining land parcels spanning about 25.7 acres in Pimpri village, also in Mulshi taluka, for a combined Rs 16.42 crore

27 Aug 2026 4:00 pm
Hindalco commissions super specialty alumina manufacturing plant in K'taka

Hindalco Industries Ltd, the metals flagship of the Aditya Birla Group, on Thursday announced the commissioning of India's first super specialty alumina manufacturing plant in Karnataka with an annual production capacity of 30,000 tonnes. With a 30,000-tonne annual production capacity, the plant will cater to the growing demand for advanced fire-safety materials for wires and cables and other high-performance applications. Hindalco Industries... has commissioned a greenfield Superfine PPT ATH (P

27 Aug 2026 3:38 pm
Apple, Samsung dominate global top 10 smartphone sales in Q2: Counterpoint

Apple and Samsung took five spots each among the world's 10 best-selling smartphones in Q2 2026, as premiumisation, financing and rising component costs reshape the global market

27 Aug 2026 3:19 pm
Zuckerberg wanted to cut Meta workforce by 60%; here's why he didn't

Called Project OT, Mark Zuckerberg's plan envisioned artificial intelligence agents taking over much of the daily work done by thousands of human employees

27 Aug 2026 3:16 pm
India's EV market to reach 20 trn by 2030, will create 50 mn jobs: Gadkari

India's electric vehicle (EV) market is expected to grow to Rs 20 lakh crore by 2030, with the potential to create five crore jobs, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday. Addressing a summit organised by the CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development, Gadkari said that currently 57 lakh electric vehicles are registered in India, with 7 per cent market penetration. India's electric vehicle(EV) market will be worth Rs 20 lakh crore by 2030. It will also create five crore job

27 Aug 2026 3:12 pm
Healthcare becomes private credit's No 2 sector with 13% share H1 2026: EY

India's private credit market saw 102 deals worth $3.5 billion in H1 2026, with domestic funds leading the market and healthcare moving into second place, finds report

27 Aug 2026 2:59 pm
How OpenAI's AI agents found a way to coordinate and hack Hugging Face

Findings from OpenAI and METR offer a detailed account of the Hugging Face incident, revealing how hundreds of AI agents communicated and coordinated activity across separate evaluation runs

27 Aug 2026 2:59 pm
Uncertainty over CEO's term weighing on HDFC Bank's stock, says Macquarie

Clarity on HDFC Bank's leadership is crucial as the lender seeks to move past uncertainty marked by its former chairman's abrupt exitg and overnance concerns

27 Aug 2026 2:55 pm
Davangere Sugar Company Ltd leads losers in 'B' group

Wonder Electricals Ltd, Renaissance Global Ltd, KJMC Financial Services Ltd and Sayaji Hotels Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 27 August 2026.

27 Aug 2026 2:50 pm
Sterlite Technologies zooms 721% in 7 months; what's behind massive rally?

Sterlite Technologies (STL) share price was locked at the 5% upper circuit at 695.20 on the BSE in Thursday's intra-day deals in an otherwise weak market.

27 Aug 2026 2:35 pm
From Rasuwa to Bihar: How Nepal's flash floods can travel into India

A flash flood in Nepal's Rasuwa district has raised flood concerns in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Here's how the Trishuli-Narayani-Gandak river system connects Nepal to India

27 Aug 2026 2:10 pm
How NCLT approved Subhash Chandra's 6.5 cr payout against 22,006 cr claims

Subhash Chandra's repayment plan was backed by creditors holding 80.81 per cent of voting value, despite objections from several banks and institutional lenders

27 Aug 2026 2:07 pm
India's job postings rebound in July, ending three-month hiring decline

Indeed data shows India's job postings rebounded in July, ending a three-month decline, with healthcare roles surging

27 Aug 2026 1:19 pm
India's nuclear ambitions may be blunted by limits on foreign reactor tech

India is counting on nearly $210 billion in investments that the industry expects to require to raise its nuclear power capacity almost tenfold to 100 gigawatts (GW) over the next two decades

27 Aug 2026 1:17 pm
Redtape gains after shareholders approve Shuja Mirza's re-appointment as MD

Redtape added 1.71% to Rs 124.55 after shareholders at the company's annual general meeting approved the re-appointment of Shuja Mirza as managing director (MD) for a five-year term effective from 1 April 2027.

27 Aug 2026 1:16 pm
India Ratings and Research downgrades ratings of Kitex Garments to 'BBB+/A2'

Kitex Garments (KGL) said that India Ratings and Research has downgraded the company's long-term rating to 'IND BBB+' from 'IND A' with a 'negative' outlook.

27 Aug 2026 1:04 pm
New BAPS Swaminarayan Temple to be Nestled in Krisala Land of Dreams's Perimeter

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 27: Krisala Developers, one of the leading real estate developers in Pune and PCMC, is set to welcome a significant cultural and spiritual landmark next to its flagship Land of Dreams township, with a Swaminarayan Temple proposed across approximately 1.5 acres. The proposed temple is expected to be the first Swaminarayan temple in Pune to be situated in such close proximity to a large residential development.

27 Aug 2026 1:00 pm
Crisil Ratings reaffirms ratings of Nahar Spinning Mills at 'A/A1'

Nahar Spinning Mills (NSML) said that Crisil Ratings has reaffirmed its ratings on the bank facilities and commercial paper of the company at 'Crisil A/Stable/Crisil A1'.

27 Aug 2026 12:31 pm
Imagicaaworld Entertainment Ltd leads gainers in 'B' group

Wonder Electricals Ltd, Shah Metacorp Ltd, Allcargo Terminals Ltd Partly Paidup and MV Electrosystems Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 27 August 2026.

27 Aug 2026 12:31 pm
We don't participate in half of Olympic sports, need to improve: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India's Olympic performance can improve only if the country manages to increase its participation in those events where it has not participated in the past. In a virtual address to hundreds of athletes, students and volunteers who gathered at various locations for the Khelo India Dialogue, the PM said his vision for sports is not merely about winning medals but making it an integral part of the nation-building process. In the Olympics, there are so m

27 Aug 2026 12:23 pm
The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd leads gainers in 'A' group

NMDC Steel Ltd, Moschip Technologies Ltd, Hindustan Construction Company Ltd and Inox India Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 27 August 2026.

27 Aug 2026 12:16 pm
Adani Enterprises up 39% YTD; why is MOFSL betting on Nifty's top gainer?

Motilal Oswal Financial Services has initiated coverage of Adani Enterprises with a 'Buy' rating and a target price of 3,880, implying a 25 per cent upside from the previous close of 3,112.

27 Aug 2026 12:10 pm
From Acting to Beauty: Digangana Suryavanshi's Vision Behind Glamirk

India's homegrown D2C startups raised nearly $6 billion across 2,000 equity funding rounds between 2021 and 2026 YTD, but funding has slowed sharply this year

27 Aug 2026 11:59 am
Explained: Why Nepal is so vulnerable to nature's destructive forces

Nepal flash floods: From earthquakes and landslides to flash floods and glacial hazards, Nepal's geography and a warming climate are creating a growing challenge for people and infrastructure

27 Aug 2026 11:58 am
27 Aug 2026 11:50 am
Zerodha's Nithin Kamath says surge in margin lending could be 'scary'

The warning comes as small investors across Asia have been singed by leveraged bets tied to the booming artificial intelligence trade

27 Aug 2026 11:25 am
CAS to be beneficial for ETFs, index funds, says DSP MF's Gehlani

The passive fund could account for 30 per cent of the total mutual fund industry, said Anil Ghelani, Head of Passive Investments & Products, DSP Mutual Fund

27 Aug 2026 10:39 am
Bank of Baroda's debt raise tops $1 bn under RBI's concessional swap window

Earlier in the month, BoB had raised $400 million through three-year bonds at a 5.1140% coupon and $300 million through five-year notes at a 5.3180% coupon

27 Aug 2026 10:19 am
Apple's 'surprise and shine' event on Sept 9: iPhone 18 Pro, Ultra expected

Apple will host its Surprise and shine event on September 9, with the iPhone 18 Pro series and its first foldable iPhone expected alongside new Apple Watch models and AirPods

27 Aug 2026 10:11 am
Lumino Industries IPO: GMP at 60%; analysts recommend 'subscribe' tag

The shares of Lumino Industries are slated to list on BSE and NSE with a tentative date set as September 3.

27 Aug 2026 10:02 am
NCLT clears Subhash Chandra's 6.5 cr payout against 22,006 cr claims

NCLT has approved Subhash Chandra's 6.5 crore repayment plan against 22,006.57 crore claims; the plan was backed by creditors holding 80.81 per cent of the voting share

27 Aug 2026 9:30 am
Meta's teen safety deal facing big hurdle: Knowing who's under 18

In a landmark deal with state attorneys general across the US, Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion and implement design changes

27 Aug 2026 9:26 am
Meta's $18 billion social media settlement: Numbers behind the deal

Of the overall amount, the company has pledged to shell out about $12.7 billion in installments to states over the next 10 years as a starting point

27 Aug 2026 9:19 am
Haryanvi singer, Youtuber Ankit Balyan shot dead outside gym in UP's Shamli

Youtuber and Haryanvi singer Ankit Balyan was shot dead by unidentified assailants outside a gym in Shamli district on Wednesday evening, police said. Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav termed Balyan's killing highly condemnable, saying the law and order situation had been reduced to zero and demanded investigation into possible political rivalry. The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister also called it an attack on the Jat community. The incident took place in the Kotwali police station are

27 Aug 2026 8:53 am
HAL, Samtel open India's first public-private defence avionics facility

The new facility will house testing and quality assurance capabilities for advanced display systems, besides supporting the design, development, manufacturing and product support of display systems

27 Aug 2026 8:18 am