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Andhra Pradesh offers rent-free land, subsidised power for mobile towers in remote villages

Once the operational break-even threshold of approximately 450 subscribers per tower is reached, the subsidy will cease and the applicable electricity tariff will be levied

8 Aug 2026 4:40 pm
Warming of Himalayas, expanding human settlements reasons behind Assam's flood crisis: Analysis

About 40% of its land is flood-prone, as the highly dynamic and sediment-laden Brahmaputra continuously shifts its course, eroding riverbanks and altering floodplains

8 Aug 2026 11:46 am
TN CM Vijay to brainstorm with MPs on Centre's delimitation proposal, DMK to boycott

DMK sources said their MPs will not take part in the discussion to be led by the chief minister

8 Aug 2026 11:00 am
Todays Stock Recommendation: August 04, 2026

The stock idea that we have for you today is Ashok Leyland.

8 Aug 2026 6:10 am
Indias economy at a crossroads: Robust revenues, emerging headwinds

Arun Singh, Chief Economist at Dun & Bradstreet, speaks on the significance of record GST collections, rising import-linked tax revenues, trends in the newly introduced Index of Services Production (ISP), and the evolving fiscal deficit situation.

8 Aug 2026 5:49 am
AgniKul Cosmos and Indias reusable rocket push

In this exclusive conversation AgniKul Cosmos Co-Founder & CEO Srinath Ravichandran and Co-Founder & COO Moin SPM discuss Mission 2, reusable rockets, and how 3D printing is transforming Indias private space sector.

8 Aug 2026 4:40 am
Todays Stock Recommendation: August 3, 2026

The stock that we have today is MRPL

8 Aug 2026 4:39 am
US Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill, House vote next

A bipartisan Senate vote advances tougher economic pressure on Russia while setting up a contentious House debate over presidential tariff powers.

8 Aug 2026 1:36 am
US appeals court blocks Trumps $400 million White House ballroom project

A federal appeals court has paused a high-profile White House construction project, setting up another major constitutional battle over presidential authority.

8 Aug 2026 1:23 am
US, China signal lingering tensions in call ahead of Xi visit

In a social media post, Bessent said he told the Chinese side that Washington expects Beijing to fully meet its commitments on rare earths and US agricultural products.

8 Aug 2026 1:13 am
EU lays out $11.4 billion for 7 AI gigafactories as it aims to catch up with US, China

Brussels has moved to establish tech sovereignty amid growing concern that technologies from foreign providers could be weaponised against the Europeans

8 Aug 2026 12:09 am
US launches strikes on Iranian targets after attack on American forces

US forces launched retaliatory strikes on Iranian targets after Tehran attacked American troops, significantly escalating military tensions across the West Asia.

7 Aug 2026 11:40 pm
Cheap, capable and Chinese: How Chinas AI models are winning global users

Affordable open-weight AI models are reshaping enterprise adoption, prompting businesses to balance innovation, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance and strategic independence

7 Aug 2026 11:36 pm
NEET-UG exam leak: CBI uncovers network linking three NTA experts with middlemen and candidates

Chargesheet details handwritten questions leaked from experts to candidates through organised criminal network

7 Aug 2026 9:56 pm
NBFC credit rises 14.4% in June 2026, led by retail lending

Housing loans increased 11.4 per cent to 8.44 lakh crore, while vehicle loans rose 15.2% to 6.24 lakh crore, highlighting steady consumer demand

7 Aug 2026 9:32 pm
AI to power GST reforms, boost revenue: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

The State government was planning to introduce an AI-enabled system to simplify processes for GST officials while helping identify tax leakages and enhance revenue mobilisation

7 Aug 2026 9:29 pm
Indias supply-side potential strengthened amid repeated global shocks: CEA Nageswaran

CEA Anantha Nageswaran cautions next 20 years will be more challenging

7 Aug 2026 9:24 pm
Supreme Court issues notices to Airtel and Vi on Centres appeal against one-time spectrum ruling

In June, the HC had set aside the Centres decision to levy a one-time spectrum charge retrospectively on telecos

7 Aug 2026 9:24 pm
66% of Indias AI workers brace for headcount cuts; engineers feel safer: Blind survey

That puts AI/ML right next to the jobs everyone already assumes are most at risk like Sales/Marketing, which leads at 68 per cent %. Product/Design is close behind at 65 per cent %.

7 Aug 2026 9:24 pm
Lok Sabha approves MSME Bill to speed up payments, improve ease of business

The Lok Sabha passed the legislation without a debate amid continued protests by Opposition members over various issues

7 Aug 2026 9:20 pm
HUL Q1 net dips amid inflation, one-time tax credit in FY26

Revenues grow 10 per cent YoY to 17,529 crore

7 Aug 2026 9:20 pm
Suzlon picks Singapore as global hub to drive overseas expansion

The Singapore office will function as the groups international control centre, overseeing overseas sales, operations and maintenance services, banking and procurement

7 Aug 2026 9:20 pm
In FCNR (B) race, small banks raise deposit rates to woo NRIs

These banks are offering interest rates 150 bps higher than large lenders

7 Aug 2026 9:20 pm
OMCs began rigorous testing for E20 fuel contamination at pumps from Mid-July: Oil Minister

The Minister reveals that only 4 cases of contamination of E20 fuel was found

7 Aug 2026 9:19 pm
Astrobase unveils Indias first private reusable rocket engine technology

Company targets 2028 launch with advanced EVEREST engine hot-fire testing

7 Aug 2026 9:17 pm
Net profit of PSBs surged to 1.98 lakh cr in FY26

Gross advances of PSBs grew by 15.7 per cent to 127 lakh crore as on March 31, 2026

7 Aug 2026 9:17 pm
HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank collected more than all 12 PSBs for not maintaining minimum avg balance

To enhance customer centricity and promote inclusive banking, PSBs have reviewed their service charge structures.

7 Aug 2026 9:17 pm
RBI rejects Religares demerger proposal

The regulator has not disclosed the specific reasons for rejecting the proposal

7 Aug 2026 9:16 pm
SBI expects to mobilise about $10b via FCNR(B) deposits by Sept-end 2026

FCNR (B) deposit inflows will give Indias largest bank a clear visibility on liquidity and helping it reduce dependence on bulk deposits

7 Aug 2026 9:14 pm
PFRDA expects AUM of NPS to grow to 40 lakh crore in 4 years, driven by addition of new subscribers from non-govt sector

Total subscribers of NPS, a defined contribution pension system, from the non-government sector stands at around 90 lakh at present

7 Aug 2026 9:14 pm
South Korean market meltdown barely ruffles India; IT stocks steal the show

The Nifty 50 closed at 23,985, down just 0.04%; Nifty IT index rallies 3.3%

7 Aug 2026 9:13 pm
Claims of 500 ppm chloride and presence of moisture in E20 fuel not validated: PSU OMCs

A dedicated task force having members of the three OMCs and the Centre for High Technology (CHT) checked ethanol samples from 80 distilleries across India in the last 10 days

7 Aug 2026 9:13 pm
Ambuja Cements Q1 Results: net down 37% on weak realisation, sales drop

Overall expenses were down at 8,802 crore (9,162 crore) on back of fall in power and freight cost at 2,389 crore (2,513 crore) and 2,258 crore (2,423 crore)

7 Aug 2026 9:09 pm
Cholamandalam net profit up 46% in Q1FY27

The Board also approved fundraising aggregating to around Rs 55,000 crore by way of issue of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs)

7 Aug 2026 9:09 pm
Industrial output rises 7.3% in June on strong manufacturing performance

Broad-based growth in manufacturing, electricity sectors drive increase in headline

7 Aug 2026 9:09 pm
IndiGo positions international expansion as next growth engine after consolidating domestic market

Long-haul aircraft, MRO investments and digital capabilities to support airlines global ambitions

7 Aug 2026 9:08 pm
Voda-Idea records mobile net additions for fifth consecutive month in June

Reliance Jio recorded a net addition of 21,46,980 subscribers, while Bharti Airtel added the most customers during the month with a net addition of 29,89,976 subscribers

7 Aug 2026 9:08 pm
ICRA assigns A1+ rating to Capri Global Capitals 1,500 crore Commercial Paper programme

Rating reflects diversified lending book; Q1 net profit doubles to 353 crore on strong AUM growth

7 Aug 2026 9:06 pm
A plant-source Vitamin D3 looks to light-up Fermenta Biotechs prospects

Fermenta has a presence in the regular Vitamin D3 segment, but the company explored a sustainable natural source and found it in the byproduct of soyabean oil. Oil from soyabean seeds gets refined and goes into food, but the byproduct was available

7 Aug 2026 9:04 pm
India witnessed strong volume growth in June quarter, offers long-term growth opportunity: Coca-Cola says

India and China outgrowing more developed markets such as Australia, Japan and Korea, Braun said

7 Aug 2026 9:04 pm
TruAlt Bioenergy Q1 net zooms to 59.27 crore on higher revenues

The company reported a PAT of 59.27 crore for Q1FY27 over same period last years 4.73 crore; revenues for the quarter were up 96% at 641.41 crore against corresponding last quarters 326.63 crore

7 Aug 2026 9:03 pm
Indian govt asks sugar dealers to hold maximum 400 tonnes stock till Nov

Centre mandates traders to liquidate excess stock by August 1 from when the order will come into force

7 Aug 2026 9:03 pm
Tata Capitals Q1FY27 consolidated net profit jumps 56% at 1,547 crore

Once the Yogloans acquisition is complete, over the next two and a half to three years, TCL expects to add close to about 500 plus branches and with a portfolio of approximately 4,000 to 5,000 crores

7 Aug 2026 9:03 pm
Freshworks appoints Ryan Manning as Chief Product and Technology Officer

Manning to set product and technology strategy across Freshworks AI, IT and customer experience products

7 Aug 2026 9:00 pm
Young Turks vs Women MPs: Lok Sabha debates stricter anti-paper leak law amid sharp exchanges

Opposition questions accountability as BJP defends stricter anti-cheating law using Gen-Z rhetoric

7 Aug 2026 9:00 pm
Groundnut acreage up 9% as farmers in UP, MP expand area

Area in Gujarat, the largest producer, trails by over 3 per cent; widespread rains, favourable prices support area expansion

7 Aug 2026 8:58 pm
Indias oilseeds acreage rises 3% on good rains, may attain Centres coverage target

According to official sources, the area until Friday under groundnut was 46.82 lh, up by 8.6%, that of soyabean was 119.92 lh, up by 0.2% and sesamum at 9.96 lh, up by 16.9%

7 Aug 2026 8:57 pm
Celebs seeing rising share of digital endorsement portfolios

Shah Rukh Khan topped the charts as the most valued Indian celebrity in 2025 followed by Ranveer Singh

7 Aug 2026 8:57 pm
Indias cotton area expands as monsoon gathers pace, coverage tops 100 lakh hectares

Cotton sowing is taking place in about 50,000 hectares every day, Atul Ganatra said, adding that in Andhra the area has increased by 31% and by 4% in Telangana

7 Aug 2026 8:53 pm
Varun Beverages Q1 results: Net profit rises 15.1% to 1,525 crore

On the earnings call, companys management said FSSAI has given timeline of 90 days for removal of 'energy drinks' descriptor from labels

7 Aug 2026 8:47 pm