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MEPZ SEZ approves investment worth 443 crores

Approvals expected to create 2,427 jobs across manufacturing, IT and logistics

10 Aug 2026 10:18 pm
SC agrees to Tamil Nadu govt plea to hear Cauvery water dispute early

Appearing before Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, senior advocate CS Vaidyanathan, for Tamil Nadu, highlighted the deficit in allocation of the river water has left farmers in a perilous situation.

10 Aug 2026 9:10 pm
Telangana cops bust cyber call centres in Delhi

The cyber sleuths conducted coordinated raids at three cybercrime call centres and arrested 22 Telugu-speaking women tele callers

10 Aug 2026 9:10 pm
5 States, led by Tamil Nadu, accounts for over 80% of gold loan, reveals PSB data

According to data annexed with written reply by Minister of State in the Finance Ministry, Pankaj Chaudhary, total gold loan outstanding for Public Sector Banks was over Rs 11.31 lakh crore

10 Aug 2026 9:09 pm
Tamil Nadu raises paddy, sugarcane incentives to record levels

This is the first time in history that the State government has increased the subsidy amount for paddy by more than 156 in a single year, he said.

10 Aug 2026 9:08 pm
Navy chief Admiral Swaminathan leaves for Mauritius

Admiral Swaminathan will interact with senior leadership of the government of Mauritius and hold discussions on matters of mutual interest such as maritime security, defence cooperation, capacity building and military collaboration

10 Aug 2026 8:47 pm
For the first time Vande Mataram to be sung from Red Fort ramparts

Marking 150 years of the national song, this years celebrations will honour Vande Mataram that fueled the freedom struggle. Thereafter, the PM will unfurl the National Flag and deliver the customary address to the Nation.

10 Aug 2026 8:39 pm
Bangalore Metro could not achieve the projected ridership against the year 2007 even by 2023, says CAG

Further, the feeder modes to Metro were poorly organized and lacked connectivity with interior residential zones.

10 Aug 2026 6:22 pm
From dairy farming to shawl weaving, JKRLM is transforming rural womens lives in J&K

The mission seeks to organise rural women into SHGs and help them build sustainable livelihoods through access to financial support, skills, training, capacity building and market linkages.

10 Aug 2026 5:52 pm
Tamil Nadu steps up SIPCOT Revival Mission to turn industrial parks into job hubs: Industries Minister Keerthana

Mission involves on-ground inspections, direct engagement with investors and time-bound interventions to ensure that land allotted to industries translates into factories, employment and economic activity, the Minister said

10 Aug 2026 4:00 pm
10 Aug 2026 2:32 pm
Kerala to Keralam: Govt introduces Bill in Lok Sabha to change Kerala's name

The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 seeks to change the states official name from Kerala to Keralam through amendments to the Constitution.

10 Aug 2026 1:27 pm
Fadnavis defends FCRA Amendment Bill, says it is not against any community

The proposed FCRA changes have triggered a political debate, with the Maharashtra Chief Minister defending tighter scrutiny of foreign-funded organisations.

10 Aug 2026 1:17 pm
TN Assembly unanimously passes resolution for mandatory rendition of Tamil Thai Vazhthu first

Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay moved the resolution in the House on Monday, saying, Tamil Thai Vazhthu is an expression of respect for the Tamil language and Tamil culture

10 Aug 2026 11:40 am
Jharkhand exam row: Thousands of job aspirants march to assembly; demand CBI probe

Armed with the tricolour and placards, the demonstrators raised slogans in support of their demands as their protest entered the 17th day.

10 Aug 2026 11:38 am
Over 50% event-goers travel inter-city as outstation mobility and discretionary spending surge: KPMG-EEMA report

According to the report, 54.4% of surveyed visitors travelled from outside their city to attend their most recent event, establishing long-distance movement as a baseline standard for the sector

10 Aug 2026 10:03 am
West Bengal announces 10,000 monthly pension for 325 Emergency-era prisoners

The move honours those jailed during the 1975 Emergency, while the state plans initiatives to highlight their contribution to democracy and preserve historical perspectives for future generations.

10 Aug 2026 8:11 am
Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: PhysicsWallah

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: The trend has been up for the stock of PhysicsWallah since March. While it recently witnessed a correction in price, the chart shows formation of a new base at 123, where the 50-day moving average coincides. We expect the scrip to witness a fresh leg of rally on the back of this. In the near-term, the stock has the potential to rally to 155.

10 Aug 2026 7:22 am
What brokerages say on Dhoot Transmissions IPO that opens today at 829-871

Bain Capital backed company raised 918.27 crore from anchor investors

10 Aug 2026 7:21 am
Molbio Diagnostics IPO: What Brokerages say: Buy or avoid?

Issue opens today at Rs 768-807 price band

10 Aug 2026 7:20 am
20 stocks in focus today: Signature Global, IndusInd Bank, pharma, railway and power counters

From Signature Globals 920-crore construction contracts to IndusInd Banks RBI approval for a stockbroking subsidiary, todays watchlist features major updates across real estate, banking, pharma, railways and clean energy, with NBCC, RITES and Emcure Pharma also in focus.

10 Aug 2026 6:59 am
Tomato, onion, potato prices push up July veg thali cost; annual food bill still lower

Veg thali rises 4 per cent in July as tomato prices jump; lower vegetable and broiler prices keep both veg and non-veg thalis cheaper than a year ago

9 Aug 2026 9:07 pm
IN-SPACe invites private operators for new space port in Thoothukudi

The new spaceport is also expected to bolster Indias private launch capabilities

9 Aug 2026 9:07 pm
AI broadens India office demand beyond Fortune 500, Embassy REIT says

Indias large and increasingly fungible technology talent pool is lowering the entry barrier for smaller overseas companies, says Embassy REIT CEO Amit Shetty

9 Aug 2026 8:37 pm
Good Flippin Burgers bets on metro density, store economics before wider expansion

Good Flippin Burgers is currently trending at an annualised revenue run rate (ARR) of about 250 crore for the current financial year, according to Viren DSilva

9 Aug 2026 7:37 pm
Import fears cast shadow over watermelon farmers ahead of new season

Watermelon is generally sown between June and August, with the crop beginning to reach markets from early September

9 Aug 2026 7:22 pm
IAM Ignite Museum unfolds a new chapter in tech history

Put together by ex-TCS veterans, it will showcase the Information Age revolutions

9 Aug 2026 7:17 pm
Britannia sees uneven recovery in international business as supply-chain pressures ease

Despite external pressures, Britannia reported a consolidated net profit of 593 crore in the first quarter of FY27

9 Aug 2026 7:05 pm
RBI survey sees stronger FY27 growth, higher inflation; FY28 outlook points to Goldilocks economy

The RBIs 101st SPF, conducted in July 2026, pegged FY27 real GDP growth at 6.6%, up from 6.5% projected in the 100th SPF conducted in May 2026

9 Aug 2026 6:59 pm
AI may redraw Indias IT services map; 20-25% firms could struggle to cross over, says Nasscom chief

Strong deal pipelines belie market concerns as 6.1% revenue growth outpaces 2.3% headcount growth

9 Aug 2026 6:58 pm
India, emerging markets power business of pharma majors amid US slowdown

An analysis of Q1 results show Sun Pharma and Aurobindo Pharma delivering strong growth, while Dr Reddys earnings were hit by lower lenalidomide sales and a semaglutide-related provision

9 Aug 2026 6:49 pm
Confirmatory dope test results awaited for Air India pilot

Screening test of the pilot-in-command indicated a result requiring confirmatory testing

9 Aug 2026 6:47 pm
India adds over 16 GW RE in April-June; Rajasthan, UP, Gujarat shine

Uttar Pradesh recorded the largest sequential growth in renewable energy capacity additions in Q2 2026.

9 Aug 2026 6:47 pm
NABARD handloom exhibition clocks 67 lakh in sales

The event, held from August 5 to 7, showcased 15 weaving traditions from 14 states, including nine GI-registered (Geographical Indication registration) products

9 Aug 2026 5:47 pm
Kotak Bank launches hybrid home loan; enables customers to lock rate for up to 65 months

The product allows customers to choose a fixed-rate period of 39, 52 or 65 months, during which their interest rate and EMI remain unchanged even if the repo rate changes

9 Aug 2026 5:40 pm
Shahpur Kandi dam nears completion, Ujh project gets revival push

Once commissioned, the two projects are expected to generate hundreds of megawatts of electricity and provide irrigation to large tracts of land in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab

9 Aug 2026 4:33 pm
Govt considering raising CCEA approval threshold for FDI proposals to 15,000 cr: Sources

The existing limit of 5,000 crore has remained unchanged since November 2015

9 Aug 2026 3:54 pm
Delhis public healthcare procurement in limbo after 650 crore CPA scam; hospitals face shortages

Hospitals face medicine shortage while vast supplies lie unused in ill-maintained warehouses

9 Aug 2026 3:27 pm
Sky Gold & Diamonds Q1 profit more than doubles to 104.90 crore

Total expenses rose to 1,885.94 crore from 1,076.70 crore in the year-ago period

9 Aug 2026 3:26 pm
Crude oil, developments in West Asia, inflation data to drive markets this week, say analysts

Globally, market participants will continue to monitor developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, movements in crude oil prices, and broader geopolitical negotiations involving Iran

9 Aug 2026 3:09 pm
QSR chains say June quarter saw uptick in footfalls, same store sales growth

After a surge in demand post-pandemic, QSR chains have faced challenges in the last 2-3 years due to subdued same-store sales growth from various macroeconomic factors

9 Aug 2026 3:05 pm
India considers restricting Carbosulfan insecticide use, weeks after proposing ban on Paraquat

A final decision on restricting the pesticide, sold under FMC Indias Marshal brand (which contains 25% Carbosulfan), is expected by the end of August

9 Aug 2026 2:55 pm
India unlikely to curb Russian oil buys despite fresh US sanctions threat: Sources

New Delhi signals little appetite for sacrificing energy security, defence ties, strategic cooperation with Moscow

9 Aug 2026 2:40 pm
FMCG firms signal price hikes in Q2 as input cost pressures persist; demand remains resilient

Higher sugar, palm oil and crude-linked costs are prompting FMCG majors like Britannia, HUL, Dabur and others to protect margins

9 Aug 2026 2:36 pm
Outcome-based IT services no longer optional: Nasscoms Rajesh Nambiar

In an interview with businessline, Rajesh Nambiar, President of IT industry body Nasscom, discusses how AI is changing the economics of IT services, why outcome-based delivery is becoming inevitable, the industrys AI readiness, talent and policy priorities

9 Aug 2026 2:28 pm
No immunity, no data: Legal gap clouds GIFT Citys data embassy aspirations

Absence of legal guarantees for the inviolability of sovereign data remains the biggest hurdle to establishing data embassies in GIFT City

9 Aug 2026 2:14 pm
Tractor sales grew 28% in July on better monsoon, rural demand

The July volume was a record for the month, with rural tractor demand benefiting from the catch-up in kharif sowing and improving monsoon conditions, said FADA.

9 Aug 2026 1:47 pm
Cyclone Ditwah: India hands over third consignment of Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka

The latest shipment of five modular bridges, weighing over 250 mt, is part of Indias $450 million post-disaster reconstruction package for Sri Lanka.

9 Aug 2026 1:04 pm
Ownly, magicpin step up push for bigger slice of India's food delivery market

he developments come as India's food delivery sector sees more platforms seeking a foothold in the market, while restaurants push for greater control over commercial terms and customer-facing promotions

9 Aug 2026 1:03 pm