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Tier-2, Tier-3 cities account for 53% of India's forex demand: Report

Tier-2 cities contributed 41%, while Tier-3 cities accounted for another 12%

15 Aug 2026 7:54 pm
AIIMS Delhi debarres two medical suppliers over defective syringes, suction sets

Repeated complaints from doctors and staff prompted AIIMS Delhi to examine supplies used across critical departments, including operation theatres and emergency care

15 Aug 2026 7:15 pm
Belrise Industries eyes expansion after 1,700-crore QIP, Hyva deal; Q1 PAT rises 9%

Auto-component maker Belrise Industries is stepping up its expansion drive after raising 1,700 crore through a QIP in July and acquiring Hyva Indias tipper business, as it looks to broaden its portfolio into larger vehicle systems, EV localisation and non-auto businesses including renewable energy

15 Aug 2026 7:04 pm
Mutual Funds returns

As on : Aug 15, 2026

15 Aug 2026 7:00 pm
Indian textile makers face margin pressure from higher wages and raw material costs

Higher labour costs and rising cotton, yarn and petrochemical prices are forcing textile makers to absorb inflation and rethink expansion plans

15 Aug 2026 6:55 pm
15 Aug 2026 6:35 pm
Crude oil, rupee & FPI outflows: Why experts say India is still resilient | On the beat podcast

How is India navigating crude oil volatility, a weakening rupee, and foreign capital outflows?

15 Aug 2026 6:23 pm
Scorpio Lifestyler to be launched by April 2027; starting price below 19.79 lakh ex-showroom

The Scorpio Lifestyler is set to make its debut by April 2027, with India prices starting below 19.79 lakh ex-showroom

15 Aug 2026 5:58 pm
Red Sea crisis enters 1,000th day as shipping detour continues to squeeze trade

MSME exporters have borne the brunt, particularly those dealing in low-margin products such as textiles, garments, engineering goods, chemicals, leather, carpets, rice, spices, grapes and marine products

15 Aug 2026 5:52 pm
Red Sea crisis enters 1,000th day, shipping detour continues to squeeze trade

MSME exporters suffered the most. Vulnerable products include textiles, garments, engineering goods, chemicals, leather, carpets, rice, spices, grapes and marine products

15 Aug 2026 5:48 pm
Andhra Pradesh sends 29 best teachers to Finland for global education training

The initiative aims to expose government-school educators to international practices that can be adapted to strengthen classroom learning across Andhra Pradesh

15 Aug 2026 5:32 pm
Tiger Global reduces big tech bets, adds AMD and SpaceX in Q2 2026

Tiger Global reshaped its technology portfolio during the quarter, signalling changing investment preferences across leading companies in the sector.

15 Aug 2026 5:10 pm
Rajasthan Civil Code 2026 to provide uniform legal framework, says Bhajanlal Sharma

The proposed legislation comes as Rajasthan combines legal reforms with infrastructure expansion and a broader development agenda aimed at 2047.

15 Aug 2026 4:58 pm
Who Am I? August 9, 2026

Are you an avid investor? How well do you know corporate India?

15 Aug 2026 4:51 pm
Assam plans 1.5 lakh crore infrastructure investment over next five years: Himanta

Assam is preparing for an infrastructure-led expansion, with the government outlining major investments alongside measures aimed at improving governance and livelihoods.

15 Aug 2026 4:40 pm
BMW Industries net profit jumps 26% in Apr-Jun quarter to 19.04 cr

The company had clocked a net profit of 15.14 crore in the April-June period of the preceding 2025-26 fiscal

15 Aug 2026 4:37 pm
Indias chemicals industry targets up to $81 billion in exports by 2030: NITI Aayog

Rising domestic demand and expanding global opportunities are prompting India to strengthen manufacturing, technology and infrastructure across the chemicals value chain

15 Aug 2026 4:27 pm
India's coal imports turn steel-centric as metallurgical coal demand rises

India imported around 244.2 million tonne of non-coking and metallurgical coal in FY2025-26, broadly unchanged from about 245.3 million tonne in the previous financial year

15 Aug 2026 4:23 pm
Andhra Pradesh Stree Shakti scheme records 87 crore womens journeys in one year

The flagship welfare initiative has significantly expanded womens access to public transport, while boosting their mobility and reducing daily travel costs

15 Aug 2026 4:19 pm
PM Modi urges youth to dream big, highlights 1 lakh crore Innovation Fund

India is seeking to deepen its innovation ecosystem by expanding access to funding, technology and opportunities for a new generation of entrepreneurs

15 Aug 2026 3:38 pm
Alibaba AI models hit 3 billion downloads, passing Meta, Google

Open models can be downloaded, customised and used as building blocks for new AI products; that has made download and derivative-model figures one measure of influence in the US-China AI race

15 Aug 2026 3:32 pm
EaseMyTrip plunges into red, logs June quarter net loss at 11.69 cr

EaseMyTrip had posted a net profit of 44.3 lakh in the corresponding year-ago period

15 Aug 2026 3:10 pm
Magnitude 7.7 quake kills 38 on Indonesias Flores island

In the Nagekeo, Sikka and West Manggarai regencies on Flores, the very strong quake was felt for about a minute, prompting many people to rush out of their homes

15 Aug 2026 3:06 pm
Talent gaps put India GCC mandates at risk as firms weigh competing geographies: PwC India-FICCI study

The report, based on a survey of 200 senior GCC executives across eight industries, says the impact of skill shortages is already visible in business operations

15 Aug 2026 2:54 pm
India Inc hails PM's growth vision, backs self-reliance push

Industry shares the prime minister's resolve to build on this momentum and is ready to match it with sustained investment in areas of strategic importance, Chandrajit Banerjee stated

15 Aug 2026 2:50 pm
CJPs Dipke launches 'School Thik Karo' campaign, alleges govt neglect; seeks capping of fees at pvt schools

CJP to also undertake a similar movement regarding poor health conditions at public hospitals

15 Aug 2026 2:45 pm
Tata Sons AGM may not happen next week

The meeting is scheduled to consider, among other matters, the directorship of Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran, who has decided not to seek another term when his current tenure ends in February

15 Aug 2026 1:41 pm
Crusading India state food safety chief targets Eternal, Swiggy, Zepto in sweeping crackdown

The latest raids targeting the quick commerce sector, where companies deliver groceries within minutes, come after the state's new food safety head shut some of Mumbai's most popular eateries for poor hygiene

15 Aug 2026 12:53 pm
ICF diversifies into freight trainsets, targets new milestones

The Freight EMU has generated keen interest among stakeholders and is expected to bring a significant change in freight transportation, particularly for the movement of white goods

15 Aug 2026 12:49 pm
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay vows corruption-free State, sets $1.5 trillion economy target by 2036

CM Vijay says that the State government was cooperating with the Centre on administrative matters, while making it clear that Tamil Nadu would oppose policies that were against the rights of the State

15 Aug 2026 12:35 pm
Assam to invest 1.5 lakh crore in infrastructure in 5 years: Himanta

The chief minister says that the states economy has tripled in a decade and the state is now known from chai to chip of semiconductors, referring to the upcoming Tata facility in the state

15 Aug 2026 12:27 pm
NSE Clearing to introduce shorter-tenure SLB contracts with T+3 reverse settlement

New contracts to be generated and made available on a daily basis, NSE Clearing says

15 Aug 2026 12:26 pm
Avtar Steel files IPO papers with SEBI; aims to raise 585 crore

Along with the fresh issue, the IPO would comprise an offer for sale (OFS) of 50 lakh shares by promoter Sumit Jindal

15 Aug 2026 12:01 pm
Sony Pictures India to launch its Tamil GEC in October

The channel will bring together original fiction, global reality formats, movies and tentpole entertainment across television and digital platforms

15 Aug 2026 11:50 am
Indiawas,is,andwill be one of the fastest growing economies in the world: SBI

Indias macro story continues to remain one of resilience, even as global uncertainties remain elevated; SBIsNowcasting model projects real GDP growth at 8% in Q1 FY27

15 Aug 2026 11:45 am
Investments, infrastructure development, job creation top priorities: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

Telangana targeting high-growth sectors like life sciences, semiconductors, electronics and advanced manufacturing, CM Reddy says in his 80th Independence Day address

15 Aug 2026 11:44 am
15 Aug 2026 11:28 am
PM Modi sets a target of featuring 50 Indian companies in Fortune 500

Talking about the overall economy, the PM says that India has transformed from Fragile Five to the worlds fastest-growing major economy in the last 12 years

15 Aug 2026 11:12 am
Max Estates Q1 profit drops 30% to 8.35 cr; total income stays flat at 80 cr

Max Estates Ltd, a real estate arm of Max Group, is one of the largest property developers in India

15 Aug 2026 10:34 am
PM Modi announces free online coaching, AI training for youths

The announcement is significant for students and job aspirants who depend on coaching to prepare for competitive examinations and other career opportunities

15 Aug 2026 10:22 am
Beyond tractors: How electrification is reshaping farm mechanisation

Indias next decade of farm mechanisation will not be counted in just tractor units

15 Aug 2026 9:54 am
Why warehousing needs for sugar are different, and how best it can be catered to

Those who make the shift to preservation specialists will protect the commoditys value and position themselves as indispensable partners in a supply chain increasingly demanding accountability at every node

15 Aug 2026 9:31 am
Seven states plan 1,380 new GCCs, to help create 12 lakh jobs by 2031: CBRE

CBRE mentioned that Karnataka is targeting 500 GCCs that will create 3.5 lakh jobs. Maharashtra is aiming 200 GCCs with scope of 4 lakh new jobs

14 Aug 2026 3:35 pm
J'khand job exam stir: Protest enters 21st day, students to take out Tiranga Yatra on Saturday

Student protesters caution Ranchi district administration against FIR lodged over the violence during the August 10 march towards the state assembly

14 Aug 2026 10:37 am
Indian government bonds hold firm as investors eye debt auction demand

India to raise 32,000 crore through bond sale later in the day, including two new securities that will mature in three years and seven years

14 Aug 2026 10:25 am
Ananya Birla-led Svatantra Microfin files papers for 3,000 crore IPO

The IPO comprises a fresh issue of shares worth 1,500 crore and an Offer For Sale (OFS) of an equal amount, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Thursday.

14 Aug 2026 10:13 am
Apple trains its own AI model for China market with Alibabas support

Apple Intelligence, the companys suite of AI tools, is expected to launch in China in the coming months after an update to its iOS operating system, the people said.

14 Aug 2026 10:09 am
RBI likely intervenes to support rupee, traders say

Rupee steady on the back of the intervention at 95.40 per dollar

14 Aug 2026 10:06 am