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Delhis education and health budgets rise, but spending trails allocations

Budget documents indicate that while Delhi increased its financial commitment to both sectors over time, higher allocations did not always lead to proportionately higher spending

18 Aug 2026 9:16 pm
SC to set up high-powered panel to probe allegations of police excesses during NEET protest

The court said that it would direct the handing over of video footage and CCTV recordings of the violence during the July 20 Parliament march in Delhi to the high-powered committee for examination

18 Aug 2026 2:36 pm
Telangana aims to become cleanenergy hub: Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka

Addressing industrialists, investors, innovators, scientists, CEOs and technology experts attending the summit, Bhatti extended an open invitation to businesses to invest in Telangana

18 Aug 2026 1:55 pm
Indias gene-edited rice is ready for the fields: What you need to know

Pusa Rice DST1 is set to enter commercial production in this upcoming rabi season. What has been edited, why does it matter and what are the concerns?

18 Aug 2026 1:29 pm
Citi sets June 2027 Nifty target at 26,800, remains constructive on India equities

The brokerage is favouring financials, telecom, healthcare and utilities, while remaining underweight on IT services, staples and metals.

18 Aug 2026 12:42 pm
Cash still king in India despite digital boom, says RBI Deputy Governor Murmu

Addressing central bankers from across the world, Murmu noted that currency in circulation continues to grow at double-digit rates despite a decline in cashs share of individual transactions due to increasing digital payment adoption.

18 Aug 2026 12:38 pm
Magellanic Cloud bags 8.90 crore DFCCIL surveillance contract, stock jumps nearly 7%

On the market, MCLOUD stock touched an intraday high of 29.10 against a previous close of 26.77, with traded volume of 67.55 lakh shares and a traded value of 19.19 crore for the session as of midday.

18 Aug 2026 12:26 pm
EaseMyTrip launches ReSave feature to monitor post-booking fare drops

The feature, integrated directly into the booking process, addresses a common traveller concern, flight prices falling after a ticket has already been purchased

18 Aug 2026 12:24 pm
RateGains AirGain platform wins Kazakhstan Airline contract

The partnership also gives VIETJET QAZAQSTAN access to AirGains AI-driven features, including automated anomaly detection, demand shift alerts, and route-level opportunity identification

18 Aug 2026 12:11 pm
NIS Management net up 35% in Q1 on better margin

The companys income is up by 16% to 116 crore while EBITDA was up 36% at 9 crore

18 Aug 2026 12:08 pm
Gold Rate Today, Aug 18: Gold prices up in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad

22, 24 carat Gold prices up across Indian cities on August 18

18 Aug 2026 12:00 pm
Keralas Vizhinjam Port begins full-scale EXIM operations

The ports transition to EXIM operations is aimed at giving exporters and importers in Kerala a more direct route to international markets, highlighting sectors including seafood, spices, cashew, coir and engineering goods

18 Aug 2026 11:59 am
Amit Metaliks targets faster completion of 4,000-crore Bengal steel project; eyes jobs for local youth

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari laid the foundation stone for the company's greenfield integrated steel manufacturing project in Raghunathpur in West Bengal's Purulia district

18 Aug 2026 11:44 am
Charging gaps to slow electric LCV adoption; Mahindra sees e-3Ws scaling faster

Light commercial vehicles are likely to electrify more slowly than 3-wheelers as inadequate charging infrastructure limits the route flexibility commercial operators need, M&M said

18 Aug 2026 11:34 am
NSE said to seek up to $55 billion valuation in record India IPO

The exchange has marketed its shares at 2,000 to 2,100 apiece during meetings with potential investors

18 Aug 2026 11:27 am
NIVEA targets Gen Z with science-backed glow range

The range targets common skin concerns, dullness, dark spots, open pores, and dehydration, through a combination of active ingredients

18 Aug 2026 11:11 am
Indian bonds wobble on oil strain, RBI swap pullback

The yield on the benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond crept up 3 basis points to 6.8407% by 10:45 a.m. IST. It had jumped 5 bps on Monday, its steepest one-day rise in over a month

18 Aug 2026 11:00 am
HDFC Bank shares slip under selling pressure, near 52-week low

The stock opened at 726.30, touched a high of 729, matching the previous close, before slipping to a low of 724.60, just above its 52-week low of 722, recorded on August 12

18 Aug 2026 10:58 am
Australian education delegation visits Pune to strengthen India partnership

The engagements focused on understanding the evolving aspirations of Indian students, exploring academic collaborations and student pathways, and strengthening institutional ties between Australian and Indian education institutions

18 Aug 2026 10:52 am
Kerala: Fresh ED raids in CMRL-Exalogic Solutions case

They said eight locations in the state are being covered as part of the action under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)

18 Aug 2026 10:40 am
Milky Mist shares list 17.8% premium, trades 30% over 140-IPO price

Qualified institutional buyers led the demand, with their portion subscribed 155.83 times. The non-institutional investors portion was subscribed 34.91 times; retail portion saw 8.40 times subscription

18 Aug 2026 10:22 am
Milky Mist Share Price & IPO Listing Live: Debuts at 165 on NSE, BSE, marking 18% premium, hits upper circuit

Milky Mist IPO listing today, Milky Mist share price live updates: Follow businessline for live updates

18 Aug 2026 10:22 am
Nifty Prediction Today August 18, 2026: Nifty 50 Futures: Can fall more; go short

Nifty 50 August Futures contract can fall to 24,100-24,050

18 Aug 2026 10:18 am
Keralam govt allocates 45.68 crore to boost infrastructure in govt colleges

The amount will be utilised for various development projects, including construction of new buildings, academic blocks, administrative centres, IT facilities and other infrastructure

18 Aug 2026 10:13 am
Augmont Enterprises to launch 825-crore IPO on Aug 21; price band set at 750-788

The IPO will comprise a fresh issue of shares worth 620 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of shares worth 205 crore by promoters, according to the company's public announcement on Tuesday

18 Aug 2026 10:12 am
Rupee falls 7 paise to 95.68 against US dollar in early trade

Forex traders said Brent crude near $91 per barrel increased oil-related dollar demand and the Reserve Bank's earlier-than-expected closure of the concessional FCN (B) forex-swap facility raised concerns over future dollar inflows.

18 Aug 2026 10:04 am
Crude oil rises on reports of Iran adopting more offensive stance

At 9.41 am on Tuesday, October Brent oil futures were at $91.56, up by 0.76%, and October crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $84.50, up by 0.91%

18 Aug 2026 9:52 am
Indian lenders dollar bond sales hit record near $9 billion

The deals have gathered pace since the RBI in early June announced the concessional foreign-exchange swap facility for banks and state-run firms to shore up a weakening rupee, boosting domestic liquidity and supporting credit growth

18 Aug 2026 9:43 am
Nifty slips for fifth straight session as crude spike, Iran fears rattle Dalal Street

Sensex was trading at 77,465.70, down 262.46 points or 0.34%; Nifty 50 opened at 24,223.85 and was trading at 24,237.75, down 49.90 points or 0.21%

18 Aug 2026 9:43 am
Stocks fall, oil gains on West Asia uncertainty: Markets wrap

Equity-index futures pointed to declines in Sydney, Tokyo and Hong Kong on Tuesday, while South Korean markets were set to reopen after a holiday

18 Aug 2026 9:36 am
India's CAD may widen in FY27, but capital flows may support Rupee in H2: Report

The private lender noted in its report that India's goods deficit widened sharply to $85.7 billion in Q1 FY27 from $68.9 billion a year ago

18 Aug 2026 9:30 am
Rising oil, US yields add to rupee pressure after RBI move

The rupee is expected to open in the 95.68 to 95.72 range, traders said, after settling at 95.6025 to the dollar on Monday

18 Aug 2026 9:27 am
US-Iran peace prospects dimwith Trump in no hurry for deal

In a phone interview with Fox News, Trump said a US naval blockade on Iranian ports is putting pressure on the country and that he has no timeline for resolving the conflict

18 Aug 2026 9:15 am
Colgate plans to step up ad spend as premium toothpaste business grows 6X market

Colgate-Palmolive India is doubling down on premium toothpaste, signalling higher advertising investments even at the cost of near-term margins as it sees substantially more headroom than the market is factoring in

18 Aug 2026 9:07 am
Colgate hands Palmolives online business to Bombay Shaving Company to crack D2C playbook

Colgate-Palmolive India is combining Bombay Shaving Companys digital-first capabilities with its own product, supply-chain and marketing muscle to give Palmolive a fresh growth push, after acknowledging that the personal-care business has been a disappointment

18 Aug 2026 9:00 am
Sunshine Pictures launches IPO todayat 342-360

As much as 50% of the net issue is reserved for qualified institutional buyers (QIBs), while 15% is reserved for non-institutional investors (NIIs). Retail investors have been offered 35% of the net issue

18 Aug 2026 8:49 am
Trump says Iran won't make deal he thinks is needed, threatens to bomb Oman

US rules out extending 60-day interim agreement as Hormuz shipping talks continue

18 Aug 2026 8:32 am
Oil rises as Iran signals offensive stance, US rules out ceasefire extension

Brent at $91.14; Hormuz tanker traffic remains a trickle amid supply-risk concerns

18 Aug 2026 8:28 am
Shankesh JewellersIPO opens today at 88-93

SBI Securities remains Neutral while Anand Rathi gives Subscribe; Anchor investors pick up 110.15 crore; listing scheduled for August 25

18 Aug 2026 8:24 am
Weak opening seen for Nifty, Sensex

Gift Nifty signals gap-down; ICRA sees Q1 GDP growth easing to 7%; oil risks in focus

18 Aug 2026 7:31 am
Stocks in focus: Paytm, Airtel, GMR Airports, Netweb Tech, SPR Auto, Lenskart, Manipal Health and more

Key developments include Gulshan Polyols ethanol allocation worth 146.66 crore, Bharti Airtels upcoming leadership change, and GMR Airports expanding its portfolio with a new international terminal

18 Aug 2026 7:23 am
Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: Concord Biotech (1,513.40) BUY

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The short-term outlook is bullish for Concord Biotech. The stock began the week on a strong note, rising 4.2 per cent on Monday

18 Aug 2026 6:47 am
Godavari Biorefineries secures European patent for anti-cancer pharmaceutical composition

The patent strengthens the companys oncology-focused intellectual property portfolio and supports its efforts to develop potential healthcare applications through formulation research

17 Aug 2026 10:28 pm
SEBI simplifies mutual fund registration with single application form

The move replaces the existing multi-stage process that required separate submissions for in-principle approval and final registration of a mutual fund.

17 Aug 2026 10:20 pm
SEBI warns investors against live trading strategies offered on social media

The regulator has flagged growing online sessions offering market positions and trading advice, urging investors to rely only on registered intermediaries.

17 Aug 2026 10:09 pm
Resilient Asset Management to sell up to 5% stake in Paytm via block deal worth up to 4,895 crore

The transaction includes a base offer of 19.2 million shares (3% stake) valued at 2,949 crore, with an option to upsize by 12.7 million shares (1.98% stake) worth 1,946 crore

17 Aug 2026 10:05 pm
Micromax arm Bhagwati Products plans 1,015 crore electronics manufacturing investment

The projects will expand domestic capabilities in two key electronics segments, with production expected to begin this year and employment opportunities rising.

17 Aug 2026 10:03 pm
API Holdings repays 1,050 crore, frees Thyrocare shares from pledge

Diagnostic chain Thyrocare has sold 1.58 crore Thyrocare shares, representing around 9.90 percent of the companys paid-up equity capital, through market trades

17 Aug 2026 9:52 pm
Shorter-tenor SLB contracts may boost closing auction participation

Move by NSE, BSE Clearing comes as SEBI pushes for greater participation in new closing auction mechanism

17 Aug 2026 9:34 pm
ECMSexpanded with nod for31 projects at 7,877crore outlay

To be spread across 10 States including Goa, Gujarat, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand

17 Aug 2026 9:30 pm